294: Battle of Lords!

Xiao Shi felt a wave of nervousness and apprehension in his heart.

He held his breath.

He reached out and picked up the Medicinal Pill from inside the Pill Furnace.

Specific information about the Medicinal Pill immediately appeared in his vision.

[Name: Luck Condensing Pill]

[Type: Medicinal Pill]

[Grade: Martial Soul Grade]

[Description: After consumption, it can condense all the Luck within a certain range nearby onto oneself for a period of time, allowing oneself to possess a greater amount of Luck enhancement in the short term.]

[Note 1: This Medicinal Pill is only effective for those in the Martial Soul Realm; it is completely ineffective for anyone outside the Martial Soul Realm.]

[Note 2: The amount of Luck one can condense depends on the surrounding environment. If one is in a place of misfortune, even with this Medicinal Pill, one will not be able to condense much Luck.]

[Note 3: The duration of this Medicinal Pill depends on the Luck within the nearby range. The more Luck there is, the longer it can be maintained.]

...

"Success!"

An indescribable excitement surged in Xiao Shi's heart.

His idea was indeed correct.

To refine a Medicinal Pill related to Luck, one must put items related to Luck into the Pill Furnace.

For this, the four items he put in all possessed high value!

That was why he successfully refined this Medicinal Pill that could bring about an increase in Luck.

However, this Medicinal Pill was different from the previous [Blood Luck Pill].

The previous [Blood Luck Pill] directly brought an increase in Luck, whereas this [Luck Condensing Pill] required absorbing and condensing the Luck in the surrounding range.

The specific effect depended on the Luck nearby.

The more Luck nearby, the better the effect.

Regardless, with such a Medicinal Pill capable of bringing an increase in Luck, Xiao Shi felt a bit more confident about his subsequent actions.

"Next, only the realization of the third level of the Bloodline Profound Truth remains!"

Xiao Shi took a deep breath.

...

A few days later, in the Qixing Territory, which was adjacent to the Star Luo Territory.

A tall figure, whose entire body was crimson and seemed to be cast from molten lava, stared at the thin, small figure shrouded in a white robe in front, his voice low.

"Your Imperial Domain... will you really help me?"

"Of course."

The white-robed man nodded.

"When the time comes, I will trap the Star Luo Lord within the Formation, giving you the opportunity to kill him. However, whether or not you can finish him off will depend on your own ability."

The lava-like tall figure narrowed his eyes.

"What is your goal?"

"You do not need to know that."

The white-robed man shook his head.

"You only need to remember your promise."

After speaking, the white-robed man's body turned into fragments filling the sky and disappeared.

"Do you think his words... are credible?"

Lord Qixing looked down at the shadow beneath him.

The entire shadow was like a mirror, reflecting another Lord Qixing.

However, the Lord Qixing in the shadow was not entirely crimson like molten lava, but rather jet-black and viscous, like a deep, dark flame.

"The Imperial Domain is far away from us..."

"Even if they wanted to win over a Lord, their first choice should have been those Lords closest to them."

"But they specifically chose you..."

"This point is truly hard to justify," said the black Lord Qixing in the shadow.

Regarding this, the crimson, lava-like Lord Qixing was somewhat unconvinced.

"Could it be that they chose me because only I can transcend the Saint?"

The black Lord Qixing in the shadow sneered.

"Among the thirty-three Lords, you don't even rank in the top ten, so don't think too highly of yourself."

"However, in this cooperation with the Imperial Domain, if you can kill Star Luo, then you do indeed have a hope of transcending."

"Regardless, this is an opportunity!"

"In any case, a battle with Star Luo is inevitable."

"Let's see if we can join forces with the Imperial Domain to finish him off this time!"

...

Meanwhile, in the Star Luo Territory, inside a dark, gloomy secret chamber, the figure of the white-robed man rose out of thin air.

However, his form was an illusory one, like an image, constantly twisting and flickering.

Following the appearance of the white-robed man, Xiang Zizhen, who was sitting cross-legged in the secret chamber, opened his eyes.

However, compared to his usual state, Xiang Zizhen looked somewhat sharp and ferocious at this moment, which was quite different from his usual appearance.

"...Revered Master!"

Xiang Zizhen's voice was slightly hoarse, as if he was struggling to endure some kind of pain.

"Three days later, Lord Qixing will go to war with the Star Luo Lord. That will be the best time for you to act," the white-robed man instructed solemnly.

"...Understood!"

Xiang Zizhen nodded in a deep voice.

That same day, Xiang Zizhen gathered everyone through the Dream World and informed them of the specific time for the operation.

Before this, although everyone knew that during the operation, the Paladin behind Xiang Zizhen would find a way to stall the Star Luo Lord.

After all, only when the Star Luo Lord was not in the Star Luo Territory... could they go to the rescue!

If the Star Luo Lord remained in the Star Luo Territory, they would definitely not dare to act rashly, as that would be no different from seeking death.

It was just that none of them had expected that the opportunity for their rescue mission would actually be the great battle between the Star Luo Lord and Lord Qixing!

Only Xiao Shi was not surprised by this, feeling only a sense of realization.

In fact, when he was first brought to the Star Luo Territory from the Qixing Territory, he already knew that the relationship between these two territories was terrible.

At that time, there were already signs of war between the two territories.

Of course, if things had developed under normal circumstances, it would not have led to war so quickly.

The reason it escalated so quickly was undoubtedly due to the instigation of the Imperial Domain...

After telling everyone the specific time of the operation, Xiang Zizhen continued to arrange the operation.

"According to my previous investigation, there are a total of two detention locations in the Star Luo Province."

"One of the locations will be handled by Xiao Hu and me for the rescue."

"The rest of you are responsible for rescuing at the other location."

Xiang Zizhen immediately told everyone the other rescue location.

"Why is Xiao Hu going with you?"

Everyone was somewhat surprised by this.

In terms of strength, Xiao Shi belonged to the lower-middle tier among them.

In terms of seniority, Xiao Shi was the last one to join them.

Yet, he was now undertaking such an important task, which left them very puzzled.

Xiao Shi's heart stirred.

He vaguely guessed the intention behind Xiang Zizhen's arrangement.

"Because only Xiao Hu and I can enter this rescue location; the rest of you cannot get in."

After giving this explanation, Xiang Zizhen quickly formulated a rough rescue plan for everyone.

Of course, the specific operational arrangements would still depend on them.

After the brief instructions, Xiang Zizhen pulled Xiao Shi aside to a separate Dream World for a private chat.

"I think you have already guessed where the location we are going to rescue is."

Xiao Shi nodded.

"In the entire Star Luo Province, the only place that only you and I can enter, but others cannot, is the prison where we are located..."

Xiao Shi was still somewhat surprised by this.

He didn't expect the Star Luo Lord to imprison the members of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect in the prison.

However, based on his familiarity and understanding of the entire prison, he knew that the Star Luo Lord must not have imprisoned these sect members in any ordinary cell within the prison.

At the same time, looking at the current situation, Xiang Zizhen's transfer from the commander of the Star Luo Army to serve as the Warden in the prison was in itself a calculated move.

The reason he went to such great lengths to get transferred was clearly to prepare for today's operation!

"Correct."

Xiang Zizhen nodded.

"This rescue location is indeed in the prison, but it is at the hidden bottom level of the prison!"

"Normally, no one can approach that place. Even we Wardens cannot approach it without the Star Luo Lord's permission."

"The pity is..."

"Although I can find the location of this detention site, I cannot find out the situation inside..."

"We will just have to adapt to the situation when the time comes."

Xiao Shi nodded slightly.

"Actually, I have a question..."

"What is the cultivation level of the sect members imprisoned by the Star Luo Lord?"

"They shouldn't be ordinary sect members, right?"

Xiao Shi felt that if these imprisoned sect members were only from the lower three Realms of martial arts, it shouldn't have required the Star Luo Lord to go to such great lengths to imprison them secretly.

Even if they were locked in one of the cells in the prison, given their strength and cultivation, they wouldn't be able to escape.

"This... I am not very clear either."

Xiang Zizhen shook his head.

"Like you, I am just following orders."

"But I have heard that there is some history between the Star Luo Lord and our Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect."

"As for the specific details, I don't know."

Xiao Shi was somewhat surprised.

Even Xiang Zizhen did not know what strength these imprisoned sect members possessed?

It seemed that the situation here was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.

This also made Xiao Shi feel vigilant in his heart.

...

Because the Star Luo Territory and the Qixing Territory were not far apart, there was often friction between the two major territories.

Coupled with the fact that the two Lords had always been at odds, and now with the Imperial Domain fanning the flames from behind the scenes, it directly led to the intensification of the conflict between the two Lords, resulting in war.

At this moment, above the Star Luo Territory and the Qixing Territory, both Lords were hovering in the air, facing each other from a distance.

Lord Qixing's figure was crimson, as if cast from molten lava, so much so that the sky where he was also turned into a crimson color.

The Star Luo Lord was a middle-aged man with a long face and graying temples, looking about forty years old.

At the center of his brow was a star point, as if a shining star was embedded there.

Meanwhile, the sky where the Star Luo Lord was had also turned into a starry twilight.

Both Lords were currently still just hovering in the air, gazing at each other, and had not yet made a move.

However, the sky above their heads had already begun a fierce collision.

"Star Luo, I have tolerated you for a long time. You have repeatedly interfered in the affairs of my Qixing Territory, openly shielded criminals from my Qixing Territory, and countless times snatched treasures from my Qixing Territory..."

Lord Qixing began to list the crimes of the Star Luo Lord.

His voice was huge, resounding through heaven and earth like a Heavenly God.

"Stop talking so much useless nonsense. You are merely trying to snatch my stars to transcend the Saint. Since you and I are both on the path of the stars, it is destined that only one can transcend. Since that is the case... then let us fight!"

The Star Luo Lord said calmly.

Lord Qixing's face sank.

"What I hate most is this calm look of yours, making it seem as if everything is within your expectations."

He sneered.

"Since you are so good at predicting, I wonder if you predicted that this time, it is not just me who wants to deal with you!"

As soon as his voice fell, dense formation patterns suddenly appeared beneath the Star Luo Lord's feet.

These formation patterns intertwined rapidly, interacting with each other to form an incomparably huge Formation.

Furthermore, in the four directions of this Formation, four totems appeared.

They were... the Evil Ghost, the Crimson Tiger, the Dream Witch, and the Mountain God!

"Four Symbols World Banning Formation..."

The Star Luo Lord, who was always calm, couldn't help but frown at this moment.

He sighed.

"I didn't expect the Imperial Domain to send you to deal with me."

A sigh also came from the void in front of the Star Luo Lord, revealing a thin, small figure in a white robe.

"Star Luo, from the day you betrayed the Imperial Domain, the outcome was already destined... Do not blame me."

The Star Luo Lord shook his head and smiled.

"Chen Yuan, are you being a bit overly confident? Judging by your words, do you think I am doomed today? Have you underestimated me, Star Luo?"

As soon as his voice fell, a figure that was jet-black and viscous, as if covered with deep, dark flames, suddenly emerged from the shadow behind the Star Luo Lord.

It was... the other Lord Qixing.

Seeing this, this Lord Qixing sneered.

"Could it be that you think you can still contend with me under the Four Symbols World Banning Formation?"

The moment his words were spoken, this black Lord Qixing had already thrust his entire right hand toward the Star Luo Lord in front with astonishing speed.

But the moment his palm touched the Star Luo Lord's body, hum!

The Star Luo Lord's body lit up with brilliant starlight.

These starlights actually formed a powerful barrier and counter-shock, thereby knocking the black Lord Qixing back repeatedly.

"...Why can you still mobilize the power of your Domain?"

The two Lords Qixing exclaimed simultaneously.

Even the thin, small figure in the white robe in front frowned.

One of the functions of the Four Symbols World Banning Formation was the ability to prohibit Saints from mobilizing the power of their Domain.

Only in this way could Saints be restricted.

Otherwise, given the characteristic of Saints being invincible within their own Domain, unless it was an existence above the Saint, no one could defeat a Saint within their own Domain.

The Star Luo Lord grinned.

"I, Star Luo, have never been one to resign myself to fate!"

"Both of you, come at me together!"

"Oh... I suddenly remembered, Chen Yuan, your main body cannot leave the Imperial Domain. This Four Symbols World Banning Formation must be the limit of what this remnant image of yours can cast, right?"

"Compared to the leader of the Four Symbols Divine Martial Sect back then, your layout is quite lacking..."

...

The people in the Star Luo Territory could not see the scene in the sky at this moment.

Even those Peak Martial Demon Realm experts could not see the scene above.

The sky above their heads was the same as usual, with no changes compared to normal.

To watch a battle at the Saint level, one must either reach the Saint level oneself or have the fighting Saints open it up to them.

Otherwise, ordinary people could not even watch the battle.

Although they could not witness this battle of Saints with their own eyes, both Xiao Shi and Xiang Zizhen instinctively looked up at the sky at this moment.

"The war has begun!"

It was not just them.

Many experts in the Star Luo Territory also lifted their heads at this moment.

Although they could see nothing, they all knew that the two powerful Lords had begun the war!

"...Why is the power in my body constantly draining, and... and my Realm has also become unstable!"

Xiao Shi frowned.

He looked at Xiang Zizhen beside him and discovered that it was not just him; Xiang Zizhen beside him was also experiencing the same situation!

"This is the Domain power of a Saint," Xiang Zizhen said in a deep voice.