584: Chapter 94 Incense Valley

In the vast mountains outside Fenxiang Valley, the Killing Intent weighed down like dark clouds, making it hard to breathe.

The black banners of the Ghost King Sect danced wildly in the wind.

Wan Wanwang stood in mid-air, his black robes fluttering loudly.

Behind him, Ghost Master, Azure Dragon, and You Ji were lined up in order; a crowd of Disciples held weapons, their cold glint casting a somber air over heaven and earth.

"Attack!"

With Wan Wanwang's command, his voice, bolstered by magic power, echoed throughout the valley.

The Ghost King Sect Disciples surged toward the Fenxiang Valley mountain gate like a black tide.

Ghost Master lightly waved his large sleeves, and countless eerie runes condensed into a Formation in the air, smashing toward the tightly closed mountain gate.

Azure Dragon activated the Universe Clear Light Ring, covering his body in magical light as he led the charge, striking out with his fists.

You Ji formed hand Seals, and purple flames fell from mid-air one after another like meteors.

Inside Fenxiang Valley, alarm bells rang out loudly.

Yun Yilan, the Valley Master of Fenxiang Valley, wore a crimson robe with flame patterns and stood atop the Moon-Watching Platform, watching the offensive below with a solemn expression.

Elder Shangguan Ce stood by his side and said in a heavy voice, "Valley Master, the Ghost King Sect's momentum is fierce; they are clearly well-prepared."

Disciples such as Li Xun and Yan Hong were already in their positions, holding their Magic Treasures and waiting in battle readiness.

"Activate the Mountain-Protecting Grand Formation!"

Following Yun Yilan's order, a pale red light curtain rose around Fenxiang Valley, blocking the Ghost King Sect's first wave of attacks.

Runes flowed across the light curtain, emitting majestic red spiritual energy that collided with the eerie aura of the Ghost King Sect, erupting in a deafening noise.

Just as the two sides were locked in a fierce frontal battle, a white-clothed figure circled around to the back mountain of Fenxiang Valley like a ghost; it was the fox demon, Six Tails.

Six Tails' eyes were sharp as he used the dense forest for cover, avoiding patrolling Disciples and sneaking toward the Mystic Fire Altar.

He had been to Fenxiang Valley several times before to rescue his trapped mother, Xiao Bai, so he was very familiar with the route and had sneaked in before the valley activated the grand Formation.

At this moment, the Ghost King Sect's frontal assault was intense, and most of Fenxiang Valley's Disciples had been deployed to defend the front, leaving the guards along the way very sparse.

A flash of joy crossed Six Tails' eyes, and he hurriedly increased his speed.

Upon reaching the Mystic Fire Altar, he saw the mysterious light of a Formation surging all around, and at the center of the Formation's eye, a Magic Treasure resembling a circular jade pendant floated quietly—it was the Mystic Fire Mirror!

Seeing this, Six Tails quickly cast a Spell to take the Mystic Fire Mirror from a distance.

As soon as the Mystic Fire Mirror left the Formation's eye, the mysterious light of the Formation on the Mystic Fire Altar instantly weakened significantly.

The Nine-Tailed Fox Xiao Bai, suppressed beneath the Mystic Fire Altar, sensed this immediately. Although she didn't know the reason for a moment, she immediately mobilized her power to strike at the Formation from within.

Six Tails noticed this but did not intervene; he merely stayed alert to his surroundings to prevent anyone from interfering.

His mother, Xiao Bai, was a Nine-Tailed Fox who had cultivated for thousands of years, and her strength was top-tier. Had the people of Fenxiang Valley not held the geographical advantage and used the supreme treasure, the Mystic Fire Mirror, to activate the incomplete ancient Formation, the Eight Desolations Mystic Fire Formation, it would have been impossible to suppress and Seal her.

Now, without the Mystic Fire Mirror, the Formation's power was greatly reduced, and Xiao Bai could break the Seal and emerge on her own.

Before long, the Formation broke, and a white-clothed figure flew out from beneath the Mystic Fire Altar—it was indeed the Nine-Tailed Fox, Xiao Bai.

"Mother!" Six Tails called out joyfully.

"Xiao Liu..."

Xiao Bai was also pleasantly surprised.

Immediately, the mother and son demons embraced excitedly.

After her emotions settled slightly, Xiao Bai said, "This is no place to talk; let's leave first."

Six Tails had no objections.

Leaving the Mystic Fire Altar, Xiao Bai saw that there was almost no one around and couldn't help but wonder, "Where are the people of Fenxiang Valley?"

Six Tails replied, "They have all gone to the front to resist the Ghost King Sect."

He then briefly recounted the sequence of events.

After hearing this, Xiao Bai's eyes gleamed. "So that's how it is. Then let's go join the fun as well."

Six Tails was slightly stunned but understood in an instant; his mother wanted to take this opportunity to intervene and take revenge for the hundreds of years of being burned by intense flames.

He had no objection to this.

Thus, the Fenxiang Valley Disciples who were resisting the Ghost King Sect's attack soon found themselves attacked from both front and back.

Two fox beasts, one large and one small, charged out halfway—the large one with nine tails, the small one with six.

Six Tails simply rampaged through, attacking by swinging his tails.

Nine Tails, however, wielded the Mystic Fire Mirror, conjuring raging flames that swept everywhere.

"Yun Yilan, Shangguan Ce, for the three hundred years of being burned by fire, I shall repay you a hundredfold today!"

Yun Yilan had not expected such a turn of events from within; he was shocked and hurriedly Divided Soul to deal with it.

Wan Wanwang seized the opportunity and intensified the offensive, causing the Mountain-Protecting Grand Formation to teeter on the verge of collapse.

Shangguan Ce was entangled by Azure Dragon and found it difficult to break away.

Disciples like Li Xun and Yan Hong were even more so forced into a steady retreat by You Ji.

"Dammit!"

Yun Yilan gritted his teeth, knowing he could no longer hold back.

He suddenly spat out a mouthful of essence blood, which landed on the Formation eye of the Moon-Watching Platform. He formed hand Seals, and the entire Fenxiang Valley suddenly lit up with a dazzling red light.

"Eight Desolations Mystic Fire Formation, rise!"

Following Yun Yilan's shout, the incomplete Eight Desolations Mystic Fire Formation was activated. Although its power was greatly reduced because the Mystic Fire Mirror had been stolen, it still erupted with astonishing power.

Eight illusory fire Dragons rose from various parts of the valley, lunging toward the Ghost King Sect Disciples, Xiao Bai, and Six Tails.

Wherever the fire Dragons passed, the Ghost King Sect Disciples fell in swaths.

The flames released by Xiao Bai were also suppressed, and Six Tails hurriedly protected his mother as they retreated.

Seeing this, Wan Wanwang knew it would be difficult to gain any more advantages today. Fortunately, Six Tails' rescue was successful, and presumably, the Mystic Fire Mirror was also in hand, so it wasn't a wasted trip.

Continuing the fight would instead result in more loss than gain.

Therefore, he made a prompt decision and shouted, "Withdraw!"

After speaking, Wan Wanwang led the remaining Disciples in a retreat.

Xiao Bai was forced back repeatedly by the fire Dragons.

Seeing that things were going poorly, Six Tails pulled her along, shrank their forms, and escaped into the mountain forest amidst the chaos.

Seeing the enemies retreat, Yun Yilan's body couldn't help but sway, and blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

Clearly, without the Mystic Fire Mirror, he had paid a significant price to activate the incomplete Eight Desolations Mystic Fire Formation.

Shangguan Ce hurriedly stepped forward to support him and said in a heavy voice, "Valley Master, are you alright?"

Yun Yilan waved his hand, looking toward the Mystic Fire Altar with eyes full of rage and resentment. "Pass down the order to strengthen the guard; we must retrieve the Mystic Fire Mirror!"

Then, as if thinking of something, he said coldly, "Additionally, send a message to the Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Pavilion to inform them of the Ghost King Sect's massive attack and theft of the treasure. The Ghost King Sect intends to spark a Righteous-Demonic War; their intentions are damnable."

"To prevent the loss of innocent lives, this seat implores the Qingyun Sect and Tianyin Pavilion to join forces with our sect to eliminate demons, uphold the Dao, and flatten the Ghost King Sect."

Shangguan Ce was stunned for a moment, then quickly recovered and left to carry out the order.

In the valley, the smoke gradually dissipated, leaving only a mess on the ground and the exhausted figures of the Fenxiang Valley Disciples. Clearly, this struggle was not yet over.

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