novelraw Chapter 1242 649: Sword World
Chapter 1242 649: Sword World
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The cultivator leading the Blood Flow Sect was an old man dressed in deep red robes with long red hair. His face was pale, and he had a slight hunchback. His eyes were sinister, and when he glanced at the current crowd, he licked his lips.
Shockingly, his tongue was not that of an ordinary person. It was forked like a snake's, causing all the disciples who saw it to tremble in fear.
Ouyang Jie and two cultivators named Hai and Lin stopped their conversation and looked at the Blood Flow Sect. When they saw the fork-tongued old man, Hai and Lin gasped. As for Ouyang Jie, his expression turned very serious.
"Snakecale Master," Ouyang Jie remarked in an unfriendly tone. "The Blood Flow Sect is late."
The fork-tongued old man blinked, then flashed a hypocritical smile. His eyes glowed with murderous intent as he looked at Ouyang Jie and said, "Heh heh. I'm late, huh? You've been here for quite some time."
Clearly, the gazes of the two carried some divine abilities related to vision, causing a strange, silent rumble between them. After a moment, it dissipated, and Ouyang Jie let out a grunt. His face slightly pale, he waved his sleeve back and stood in front of the Spirit Creek Sect disciples.
As for the fork-tongued old man, his eyes glowed, and his Qi surged within him. He too stepped back several steps, and when he looked up, his eyes were filled with a strange light.
"Ouyang, you old codger, your cultivation base has significantly advanced over the years. Well, there will be time to reminisce later. Now that the Blood Flow Sect has arrived, let's open the Fallen Sword Abyss. It's time to ignite the flames!" With that, he waved his hand, causing a jade shard from a pendant to fly out. The shard immediately soared through the forces of the four sects.
Hai and Lin exchanged a glance, then produced similar jade shards from their pendants. Ouyang Jie did the same. In an instant, the four shards flew together, forming a complete jade pendant.
Sparkling light filled the air, and a moment later, the glowing shield that sealed the area around the giant sword began to open. From the looks of things, after the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn, it would be possible to enter the area.
All the Qi Condensation disciples were closely watching these developments. Even as Yan Xiaobao studied the situation, Ouyang Jie's voice reached the ears of the Spiritual Flow Sect disciples.
"There are over forty entrances to the sword world. Each can hold no more than ten people. The first battle you'll face is entering the sword itself. It's well-known that ambushes have occurred inside, so do your best to hold your ground!
"Remember what I told you before. If you encounter disciples from other sects, don't hesitate! To protect yourself, kill them if you can. Collect the Earth Rope Energy into your Dao bottles, and form Earth Ropes as quickly as possible. Then start summoning Earth Energy from the rest of the Fallen Sword World around you!"
Even as Ouyang Jie made his final explanations to the Spiritual Flow Sect, the Foundation cultivators of the other three sects were doing the same.
Ouyang Jie waved his right hand, and a hundred small blue bottles flew into the disciples' hands.
"These are your Dao bottles!" At this moment, a rumbling sound was heard as the gap in the shield preventing entry to the ground fully opened, leaving an approximately 9-meter gap for disciples to enter.
By entering this opening, it was possible to enter the underground passage and delve deep into the abyss where the entrance to the sword itself could be found.
"The entire area is under the control of the Four Major Sects. This fact, coupled with the supervision of the sect clan leaders, means that no Foundation cultivator can enter the sword world. Remember, you can't stay inside for long. The Holy Land will only be open for three months. After that period expires, you must leave regardless of your success. If necessary, I will pull you out from outside.
"Another thing. Although no extreme incidents are expected beyond the norm, for generations now, the clan leaders of the Four Major Sects have maintained four teleportation formations to evacuate you in case of any emergency. The formations will recognize you based on your cultivated techniques and teleport you back to your sect, or at least to the same continent.
"Of course, not much combat and killing among disciples will trigger the teleportation formations! Finally, whether you succeed in entering the Earthstring Foundation or not, I truly hope all of you... rejuvenate it!" As he looked at the disciples, Ouyang Jie's usual indifferent attitude softened, and his expression even seemed a bit inspirational, especially when he looked at Yan Xiaobao and Ghost Fang. When he glanced at them, his eyes were filled with expectation.
Seeing the entrance now opened, the Blood Flow Sect immediately began to fly in that direction.
Among the disciples of the Spiritual Flow Sect, Ghost Fang was the first to take action, followed by Shangguan Tianyou and other electors.
Yan Xiaobao took a deep breath, then quickly pulled out eight leather coats from his bag. As he flew, he also took out a large black cauldron, placing it on his back. His eyes gleaming, he gritted his teeth and flew through the entrance. Of course, he wasn't alone; he made sure to follow behind the group of disciples from the Spiritual Sect.
Soon, the disciples of the Four Major Sects disappeared. The fork-tongued old man, Ouyang Jie, and the cultivators named Hai and Lin all glanced at each other, then sat cross-legged at the entrance, vigilantly standing guard.