txolops Chapter 80 Fellow Daoist is indeed dedicated 1
Chapter 80 Fellow Daoist is indeed dedicated 1
The Twin Saints Festival is a grand festival established by the Inner Sea of Chaotic Stars to commemorate the supreme rulers of the Star Palace—the Twin Saints of the Star Palace, Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing.
The Star Palace Twin Saints are recognized as the overlords of the Chaotic Star Sea. Both of them have cultivated to the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage and are awe-inspiring in the Star Sea with their unparalleled divine powers.
To demonstrate the supreme majesty of the Star Palace, various islands in the Inner Sea hold regular celebrations, with the celebrations on Kui Xing Island being the most grand.
The core activity of the festival is the "Demon Suppression Ceremony," which on the surface is a grand gathering of cultivators from all walks of life to showcase their fighting prowess, but in reality, it is a political stage for the Star Palace to display its military strength and intimidate all sides.
However, this seemingly peaceful celebration became the perfect cover for the Reverse Star Alliance to launch a deadly attack.
In order to test the strength of the Star Palace's two saints and fundamentally shake the Star Palace's rule, the Reverse Star Alliance meticulously planned this conspiracy, intending to release Lei Peng, the king of level ten demon beasts who had been sealed for hundreds of years.
The entire process was incredibly complex and nerve-wracking!
First, they must coordinate from within and without, and bribe an inside agent!
The forces led by Jiyin Island exploited the weakness of the ancient elder of the Six Linked Halls of the Star Palace, whose lifespan was nearing its end, and bribed him with the "Heaven-Mending Pill" that could extend his life.
Elder Gu used his authority to obtain the key array plate to activate the protective array of Kui Xing Island.
Meanwhile, the Reverse Star Alliance coerced Wen Qiang, who was in charge of guarding the Demon-Suppressing Platform, and used his daughter's life to force him to break the seal from within.
Secondly, the scene must be sealed off to cut off any escape routes!
Wu Chou, a disciple of the Yin Ancestor, set up a huge transparent shield above the arena.
Ostensibly, it was to prevent the beasts from escaping, but in reality, it was to seal off the entire area when the incident broke out, both to prevent the cultivators from scattering and to create a perfect "hunting ground" for Lei Peng's rampage.
Then, destroy the core of the formation and break the seal.
At the height of the Double Saints celebration, Wen Qiang took advantage of the chaos to sneak into the secret chamber beneath the Demon Suppression Platform, kill the guard, and turn the array switch.
The Demon-Suppressing Platform was originally the core of the protective array of Kui Xing Island. Once the core was broken, the seal instantly loosened.
Finally, the Demon King reappeared and unleashed a bloody revenge!
With the seal broken, Lei Peng, which had been suppressed by the Star Palace's Twin Saints for so long, burst forth from the earth. Its resentment, accumulated over hundreds of years, erupted instantly, and it unleashed a frenzied, indiscriminate slaughter!
Lei Peng's revenge after escaping was devastating; the once bustling and lively Kui Xing Island was instantly reduced to a desolate ruin.
Lei Peng possesses a terrifying talent for controlling thunder and fire.
It spread its enormous wings and hovered above the city, unleashing countless thick bolts of lightning and devastating fireballs.
Magnificent buildings and bustling streets were razed to the ground in an instant, the entire city was engulfed by a raging inferno, and thick smoke blotted out the sun, as if the end of the world had arrived.
At the same time, the island's protective formation was completely destroyed, and a huge crack appeared in the barrier separating the inner sea from the outer sea. Foreign sea monsters could flood in at any time, and the inner sea's security system was declared to have completely collapsed.
This also marks the beginning of centuries of chaos in the Chaotic Star Sea!
Several Nascent Soul cultivators participated in this war, among whom Lei Peng, as a level ten demon beast, had peak combat power comparable to a human Nascent Soul late-stage cultivator.
However, even though his strength had dropped to the early or middle stages of the Nascent Soul stage after being sealed by the Star Palace Twin Saints for hundreds of years and having his demonic power continuously drained by the great formation, his destructive power and escape speed were still extremely terrifying.
The "wind and thunder wings" on Lei Peng's back contain extremely strong wind and thunder power.
At his peak, he could travel thousands of miles in an instant using his Lightning Release technique, and even make short-distance spatial jumps.
Such speed is beyond the reach of even low-level cultivators, let alone Nascent Soul cultivators of the same level.
Han Xiaoliu knew very well that he had to escape Kuixing Island before Lei Peng could get away. Ideally, he should use the teleportation array to leave directly.
If you were to foolishly follow the "main storyline" on Kuixing Island, you'd probably die!
Not to mention that I'm not as lucky as Han Li, who can turn misfortune into good fortune no matter how dangerous it is!
He really didn't dare to provoke a cultivator of a higher realm again; he just wanted to live a good life!
With the Double Saints Festival approaching, undercurrents are surging on Kui Xing Island. Han Xiaoliu knows that tomorrow will bring bloodshed, so he simply puts the sense of crisis out of his mind and decides to live for the moment!
He entered the Miaoyin Gate with practiced ease, lay down on the soft couch covered with a South China Sea silk carpet, casually picked up a crystal-clear spirit frost grape and put it in his mouth, then closed his eyes contentedly.
As a melodious pipa tune filled the air, two female cultivators dressed in sheer, flowing robes gracefully entered the private room.
Their waists were slender, their eyes sparkling, and as the music rose and fell, a captivating ancient-style dance slowly unfolded before Han Xiaoliu's eyes:
The pipa music initially sounded like pearls falling onto a jade plate, crisp and rapid. The two female cultivators spun around in response, their thin gauze robes billowing out like clouds.
With a powerful plucked string, one of the female cultivators suddenly knelt on one knee, her waist arching backward in a dramatic "bending" motion. At the same time, her long, straight, beautiful leg rose high with each dance step, the thin veil slipping down to reveal a dazzling glimpse of snow-white skin.
Then, the pipa music turned tender and lingering, their arms coiling softly like serpents, their fingertips tracing graceful arcs, as if drawing alluring spells in the air.
The dance steps became delicate and dreamlike; with each turn, the tassels at the waist and the light gauze on the body intertwined to reveal glimpses of spring.
It's not just about the movement of the body; it's a kind of charm that has been broken down and melted into the very bones and blood.
Their eyes, brimming with longing, occasionally cast hesitant glances at Han Xiaoliu. As the music intensified, their dance steps grew increasingly rapid and passionate. Their skirts billowed, revealing their snow-white thighs and slender waists, which shimmered under the lamplight, making them resemble two fairies frolicking in the clouds. Han Xiaoliu stared, mesmerized, completely forgetting to chew the grapes in his mouth.
Just as Han Xiaoliu closed her eyes, savoring the beautiful dance she had just witnessed, the sound of the pipa suddenly stopped.
Han Xiaoliu frowned and waved his hand impatiently: "Don't stop! Keep playing the music, keep dancing!"
However, the expected music did not play; instead, an eerie silence fell over the room. Han Xiaoliu opened his eyes in confusion, only to find that the two dancers and singers had already quietly left the private room.
Before he could react, accompanied by a faint fragrance, two stunningly beautiful women, one tall and one short, slowly walked in.
Leading the way was a mature and beautiful woman dressed in purple. She was voluptuous, and her eyes and brows exuded a natural charm. Every move she made revealed the unique allure of a mature woman. She was Zhou Yuan, the sect leader of Miaoyin Sect.
The girl beside her, though still young, had already blossomed into a graceful young lady. Her skin was as delicate as white jade, and her clear, bright eyes were exceptionally lively. She possessed a pure and innocent charm, and was none other than Wang Ning.
Looking at the mother and daughter before him, so different in temperament yet equally stunning, Han Xiaoliu's eyes widened instantly. He couldn't help but mentally scream, "Holy crap, a mother-daughter set meal? That's exciting! But... I didn't order this!"
"Fellow Daoist Han, I am Zhou Yuan. I have long admired your name. It is a pleasure to meet you here today." The beautiful woman bowed slightly, her eyes filled with a mixture of anticipation and doubt.
The young maid beside her followed suit, obediently bowing and softly saying, "Greetings, Senior!"
Han Xiaoliu then came to his senses. The person in front of him was Zhou Yuan, the sect leader of Miaoyin Sect. He hadn't expected that she and her daughter would still come.
Then, his gaze passed over Zhou Yuan and landed on the little girl.
This must be the future Zi Ling!
That stunning beauty, who possesses numerous amazing titles such as "Purple Spirit Fairy" and "Number One Beauty of the Chaotic Star Sea," is destined to become Han Li's confidante.
Zhou Yuan keenly noticed the undisguised scrutinizing gaze that Han Xiaoliu cast upon her daughter, and recalling Han's "preferences," her pretty face couldn't help but blush slightly.
She took two steps forward without making a sound, using her voluptuous figure to shield her daughter behind her, while her words carried a hint of coquettishness and curiosity: "I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Han to still be so 'single-minded,' even while on Kui Xing Island he didn't forget to train these voluptuous disciples to dance seductive dances~"
"Of course, of course, this young master is indeed very devoted!" Han Xiaoliu was quite pleased to be flattered to his face.
My hidden strengths were indeed discovered by someone with discerning eyes!
Composing himself, Han Xiaoliu looked at Zhou Yuan and said seriously, "Why are you here on Kui Xing Island? Didn't I send a message saying there was something going on here and that you shouldn't come? Didn't you receive it?"
Zhou Yuan nodded, her expression slightly helpless: "I received it, but the Star Palace issued an order, and as a special envoy of the Star Palace, I have no choice but to come."
Han Xiaoliu was speechless. This was like knowingly walking into a tiger's den!
Looks like it's time to find someone else to act as my white glove!
"Fine, if you're determined to die, I won't say any more. What a waste of such a promising talent!" Han Xiaoliu looked at Wang Ning with regret, and a thought even flashed through his mind: Should he draw a vial of blood from this girl right now? After all, his Mirage Serpent Summoning Spirit was still eagerly awaiting her "Virgin Yin Body" essence blood!
Upon hearing these words, Zhou Yuan's expression, which had previously held a hint of allure, suddenly changed.
She originally thought that this trip representing the Star Palace to inspect the alien islands was just a formality. With two Core Formation cultivators on her side, as long as she took precautions and was careful, she would be able to complete the mission safely.
Judging from Han Xiaoliu's solemn expression, this trip is probably not as simple as it seems! What kind of earth-shattering event could make this unfathomable Fellow Daoist Han so pessimistic, that could threaten the life of the Star Palace envoy?