A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 103 - 98: Golden Crow Soaring in the Sky

In the next moment, a violent explosion sounded, and Wan An once more activated his Dao pattern ability, moving dozens of meters away to avoid it.

Meanwhile, Qian Ruyi threw out three defensive spiritual artifacts, blocking the Bing Fire Divine Crow for a moment, just as Wan An finished his move and appeared by his side. His face immediately darkened, and he pointed his finger, a long whip spiritual artifact twirling around, binding Wan An’s body at the waist, pulling him in front of him to block the Bing Fire Divine Crow!

Caught off guard, Wan An was betrayed by Qian Ruyi, shocked and furious, but the slightly smaller Divine Crow was already flying towards him.

He roared, several defensive spiritual artifacts on his body constructing multiple barriers to protect him.

Boom! As the platinum fireball exploded into a cluster, Qian Ruyi didn’t hesitate, turning away and escaping.

"Better a dead fellow than a dead Daoist, Elder Wan. I’ll burn some paper for you every year."

But just as he ran a few meters, a flash of five-colored light appeared before his eyes, and he was swallowed by the rising Five Elements Grand Array!

It was precisely Lu Qian seizing the moment to act.

Qian Ruyi, without a spiritual artifact, saw his escape speed plummet and was promptly caught by Lu Qian.

Looking at the rising Five Elements Grand Array, Guh Niqiang shouted angrily, "Lu Qian, he’s mine!"

Lu Qian’s voice echoed back, "Elder Guh, be careful, your opponent isn’t dead yet!"

As the words fell, a flash of light, and Zhang Shouchang emerged unscathed from the fireball’s center. Above his head, three feet away, a jade-like doll suddenly shattered into luminescent fragments.

Even Guh Niqiang was taken aback, "A Life Substitution Puppet? Who would have thought a small Foundation Establishment Sect would have such a treasure!"

Zhang Shouchang glared at her with resentment. Yet from this statement, it was clear this woman had an extraordinary background, revealing that the rumors of Lu Qian’s background might actually be true!

At this moment, another fireball dissipated, revealing a pitch-black figure—it was Wan An who had taken the Bing Fire Divine Crow head-on.

His clothing burned away, revealing large, terrifying burn marks, several pieces of skin loosely hanging, in a pitiful state. Fortunately, he had many defensive spiritual artifacts on him, barely saving his life.

At this time, he was riding a flying sword spiritual artifact, barely hovering in mid-air, though he wished to summon the spirit artifact Snake Sword back, it had unfortunately been flung far beyond his Divine Sense’s range.

Just then, with a snap, Guh Niqiang also staggered, the Golden Crow illusion behind her turning into specks of flame and dispersing.

Zhang Shouchang rejoiced, "She can’t hold on either! Elder Wan, let’s fight her!"

His spiritual power was nearly depleted.

Wan An gritted his teeth, several magical artifacts of varying shapes and sizes floated before him.

Within the Five Elements Grand Array, Lu Qian was standing on a flying spiritual artifact, controlling the array. Several late-stage Qi cultivators stood beside him, assisting him with the artifact and serving as reinforcement.

Qian Ruyi stared at Lu Qian with a twisted expression, his heart’s raging fury almost consuming his reason.

Originally serving as an Honored Guest Elder, earning his annual stipend, living leisurely, and winning easy battles, it was indeed quite comfortable.

But ever since encountering Lu Qian, everything changed!

On Spirit Snake Peak, a dignified Foundation Establishment was delayed by a few Qi cultivator elites, the Cyan Simurgh Jade Ring worn out twice, the mission nearly failed, unbearably frustrated. At Lotus Peak, struck by a Gui Water Divine Thunder leaving him stiff, in dire straits, seriously injured. Now, relentlessly beaten down by Lu Qian’s summoned Guh Niqiang, running like a defeated dog. Finally, even his escape route was cut off by Lu Qian.

Lu Qian chuckled softly, a spirit crystal in his hand radiating brilliantly, spiritual Qi continuously pouring into the array map.

"Elder Qian, right? Now, it’s time for us to settle our grievances."

Qian Ruyi’s expression froze, a malicious fire rushing to his head, unable to help but curse.

You despicable scoundrel! With my spiritual artifact destroyed, spiritual power depleted, and only a magical artifact flying sword by my side, you choose to settle grievances?

Before he could react, the clinking of chains echoed within the array, and the Earthly Branch Xin Metal Divine Lock shot forth in an instant, lunging straight at Qian Ruyi.

Qian Ruyi, with spiritual power exhausted, unable to wield his Cold Ice Technique, swung his flying sword a few times, barely managing to sustain a few rounds, before being tightly bound by the Divine Lock.

"I refuse, I refuse! A mere Qi cultivator, despicable!" He glared furiously, cursing, "Striking when I’m weak, what kind of skill is that! Once I recover, blowing a breath would freeze you into an ice sculpture!"

"Despite being a Foundation Establishment Feather Scholar, you’re acting more childish than a three-year-old." Lu Qian shook his head speechlessly, his Divine Sense rolled over, and two Command Banners floated up, "But you’re right, I don’t dare to wait until you recover. So, you have no chance."

In an instant, the gold and earth qi twisted and converged, a heavy yet sharp giant blade appeared in mid-air, slashing heavily towards Qian Ruyi.

At the moment when the giant blade was upon him, the reason consumed by rage returned to his body, and Qian Ruyi cried out hoarsely: "Spare my life! I can—"

With a pfft, the Great Gold Qi Blade flashed by, a head fell down, and blood sprayed from the chest cavity.

Lu Qian said coldly, "Spare your life, how could I face Elder Zhou. Even if I temporarily spare your life, with your Foundation Establishment Cultivation, it would really be like a long night fraught with dreams. Might as well take your head; I have a use for it."

Outside the Five Elements Array, Zhang Shouchang once again controlled the Spirit-Locking Ruler and Fixed Image Bell, the aura flickered, fixing Guh Niqiang in place again. Wan An shouted loudly, several Magical Artifacts shot like meteors, directly at Guh Niqiang.

But after that strike, Wan An turned his head and fled, the Dao Pattern shook, and his Escape Light flashed, appearing dozens of feet away.

Zhang Shouchang cursed loudly, Wan An was actually fleeing faster than him!

He also turned his head, raised his Spiritual Artifact, and flew away in escape.

Three breaths later, Wan An again shook the Dao Pattern and moved forward a segment, looking like he was about to escape the valley. He was greatly reassured, for in fleeing and dodging, his Dao Pattern was a top-tier existence among Foundation Establishment Feather Scholars.

A hint of a smile had just appeared on his charred face when a loud shout suddenly rang out beneath him!

In the valley, suddenly dozens of Escape Lights lit up, dozens of Magical Artifacts abruptly soared, streamers flashed in the night sky, hitting his body directly!

Wan An screamed miserably, and his severely injured body was instantly shattered to pieces by dozens of Magical Artifacts!

Zhou Chao witnessed this scene and clenched his fists. In his heart, Wan An’s betrayal to Chaosheng Sect truly deserved death. After killing him, the pain and anger filling his heart slightly dissipated.

The forty Qi Cultivation Elites lying in ambush struck together, the momentum was astounding, Zhang Shouchang was horrified.

Up until now, everything before and after connected in his mind, he now realized he had fallen into the elaborate trap designed by Lu Qian.

Why is this person an ally of the Zhou family, my Chaosheng Sect, if we had such a person to assist, there would be no worries about the four directions!

Could it be the heavens are ending us too?

Thinking this, his speed escaping didn’t slow at all. Just now, the direction he fled was different from Wan An, these dozens of cultivators chose to ambush Wan An, so they couldn’t catch up to him.

There’s still a chance, still a chance!

Our two Floating Battleships, over a hundred elites are on their way, as long as I can join up with these elites, then strike back and the advantage is still mine!

Just then, he heard the crisp sound of shattering from behind, couldn’t help but turn to look, and was instantly terrified out of his wits!

Only to see crimson golden light once again flowing between Guh Niqiang’s muscles and bones, lava-like flames flowing freely, the Magical Artifacts shot by Wan An were just a gentle breeze to her, with a forceful struggle, the aura shackles restraining her body shattered bit by bit.

Guh Niqiang shook her hand, a bright smile on her face, "Have you run far enough? I’m coming to catch you."

In an instant, explosive firelight pierced the sky!

Guh Niqiang flipped over, appeared above Zhang Shouchang, twisted her body, and the fiery golden flames wrapped around her fist, slamming heavily on Zhang Shouchang’s back!

Guh Niqiang watched as Zhang Shouchang spouted blood from his nose and mouth, plummeting to the clouds, sneered coldly, her body flickered, appearing beneath him once more, a slap sending him flying high, "Do you think I’m out of strength? Is this strike’s power enough?"

Zhang Shouchang saw stars, blood sprayed wildly, yet he struggled to squeeze his Spiritual Power, attempting to use the Fixed Image Bell to protect his body.

But in just the blink of an eye, Guh Niqiang chased up again, and the sound of pounding echoed through the night sky, firelight rapidly flashing, Zhang Shouchang was like a sandbag, being hit back and forth, the sight was unbearable.

Having played enough, Guh Niqiang revealed a satisfied smile, all the strength in her body gathered in one punch.

"No! I—"

Bang!

Flames swept the night sky, the Fixed Image Bell flew high, Zhang Shouchang’s final words were cut off by a punch, his remnant body slammed into the mountain like a cannonball!