Lu Chen hid on the hillside, overlooking the entire Mountain Valley and analyzing the battlefield. His eyes shone like fire as he firmly held onto his Dao Heart, remaining calm amidst the chaos.
He deeply understood the principle of not disturbing one's own formation. The enemy was already strong; if he lost control of his Dao Heart and disrupted his own formation, it would only lead to his own demise.
Below in Mountain Valley, Iron Plate Monk led the Bronze Disciples of Eighty Eastern Shaolin, using an Iron Silk net to trap the young Sky Dragon Bat, with the battle reaching a stalemate.
In the air, Zhao Centipede's Yin Spirit and Loyal and Brave Man Rosen, clad in Nether War Armor, combined their strengths to confront Ye Nanzhai, the leader of the East Sea Red Robe Sect. Both sides exchanged blows fiercely, caught in a heated battle.
Above Mountain Valley, hundreds of Regular Army soldiers from the Great Zhou Court were nervously facing off against over a hundred disciples of the Red Robe Sect, with combat on the verge of breaking out.
Nearby were He Yingqing and Great Strength Monk among other Qi Gong Masters, watching intently and waiting for an opportunity. These two were well-known figures and naturally felt it inappropriate to act maliciously in front of everyone.
Yellow Scorpion Master and Lu Chanchu intended to strike at the disciples of the Red Robe Sect but were unable to do so due to the need to protect Zhao Centipede's Flesh. Instead, they released Flying Centipede for a surprise attack.
These individuals were all hired helpers by the Great Zhou Court, essentially on the same side with a common goal targeting the Red Robe Sect.
Princess Zhulan, who had originally been with Lu Chen, had mysteriously disappeared. It was likely that she had hidden herself away to avoid revealing her identity.
At that moment, Ye Nanzhai, who was battling Zhao Centipede and Rosen in mid-air, unexpectedly called out loudly: "Huang Mei Daoist, you have chased me for over ten times and fought dozens of rounds without any clear outcome. Why hide in the distance now? Why not come out for a fair fight? With Zhao Centipede and General Rosen here, you might as well join forces."
Ye Nanzhai was able to take on two opponents while still maintaining his composure and ease. Moreover, he had even detected someone spying on the battlefield early on and directly invited that person to join the fight, implying he was ready to face three opponents at once.
Ye Nanzhai had been pursuing Huang Mei Daoist for over ten encounters without determining a victor. Such was the nature of Yin True Masters; they exchanged blows back and forth, sometimes for extended periods where it seemed impossible to declare a winner even after a lifetime of fighting.
However, this only intensified their desire to establish superiority over one another.
Upon hearing Ye Nanzhai's words, everyone suddenly became astonished; no one had anticipated that their battlefield was being watched. The fact that someone could evade so many people's perception abilities indicated just how deeply they were hidden.
There was another shocking revelation; the first person to discover this individual was none other than Ye Nanzhai, who was currently engaged in battle with Zhao Centipede and Rosen in the air. It turned out that Ye Nanzhai was even more remarkable.
"Peeping? Hmph, Ye Nanzhai, your words are quite insulting. Do you really think you are worth my attention?"
The voice of the newcomer was surprisingly similar to Ye Nanzhai's, booming and resonating several miles away, causing everyone present to feel their eardrums throb. His tone was filled with disdain, possibly due to his anger at being spied on by Ye Nanzhai.
"Oh? Is that so? Then may I ask, Huang Mei Daoist, you have been lurking nearby for quite some time now. Why not reveal yourself directly instead of taking a wait-and-see approach? What do you have to say about that?" Ye Nanzhai asked without holding back.
Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock. Huang Mei Daoist had actually been observing them for two rounds of tea. If it weren't for Ye Nanzhai exposing him, they might not have known how long he intended to remain hidden. Perhaps he was waiting for both sides to suffer before stepping in to take advantage.
Such people were the most despicable, only doing things that benefited themselves.
Huang Mei Daoist snorted lightly and said, "Ye Nanzhai, Wind Blinder Archipelago is your stronghold. You keep Flesh within your territory while allowing Yin Spirit to roam freely. Flesh is unharmed and naturally has no worries. Are others not allowed to hide their Flesh as well?" Huang Mei Daoist provided this explanation as a justification for hiding Flesh.
Flesh was the host body for Yin Spirit and of utmost importance; thus, preparations had to be made before battle. Huang Mei Daoist had a point in this regard.
The Great Zhou Court was currently besieging the Red Robe Sect, forming a massive Alliance Army, which included members from Star Gate.
This Huang Mei Daoist hailed from Star Gate and held the position of Sagittarius among the Twelve Seats of Star Gate. His status was comparable to that of King Jun from Eastern Overseas Xuanhuang Sect or the head position within Five Element Sect's Five Major Meridians.
As for his cultivation level, being able to sit in such a prominent position indicated that he had cultivated both life and death and possessed considerable strength. Generally speaking, apart from the monks of Eastern Shaolin, other major sects like Taiji Gate, Five Element Sect, Star Gate, and Xuan Huang Sect would gradually begin pursuing Yin Zhen and cultivating Yin Spirit in hopes of achieving immortality.
Buddhism does not pursue Yin Zhen because they believe in the law of Reincarnation; they see the end of one life as the beginning of another. There is first the power of death followed by the power of life—this is Reincarnation. It is said that Reincarnation is also a great path, similar to Yin Zhen's Corpse Dissolution Reincarnation; monks are all in pursuit of Reincarnation.
However, within Buddhism, there is one individual who stands out: Yenandozu from Western Amitabha Sacred Land, known as the First Buddha among Eastern and Western Buddhism. He cultivates both life and death, practicing Qigong as well as Yin Spirit cultivation, claiming to possess three great incarnations.
During the last appearance of Yenandozu, the Yin Spirit had already split into three major incarnations, with unfathomable cultivation, subtly earning the title of the top expert.
Many people tirelessly pursue Yin Zhen because the life of Flesh is relatively short compared to the immortal path; only Yin Zhen can achieve immortality.
Given the situation, Huangmei Daoist seems to represent the position of Star Gate, and it appears they are preparing to take action against Ye Nanzhai.
Originally, the Young Sovereign of the Five Element Sect would not intervene after joining the Alliance Army; their mission is to protect the disciples of the Five Element Sect. However, Huangmei Zhenren has joined the battle and directly engaged with the Red Robe Sect Leader, indicating some personal grievances between them rather than a simple bandit suppression relationship.
Ye Nanzhai shows no courtesy towards Huangmei Daoist, saying, "The mouth belongs to you, Daoist Huang Mei; how you use it is your business. You've been lingering nearby for so long; whether you're enjoying the scenery is also up to you."
"Ye Nanzhai, don't push your luck. There's no point in exchanging words; let's settle this with our strength," Huangmei Daoist retorted, losing patience after being mocked.
No one saw how Huangmei Daoist flew into the air; it was as if suddenly the pressure around intensified significantly. There was an imperial aura, along with Qigong inner strength, and a new celestial aura likely emanating from Huangmei Daoist.
After Huangmei Daoist ascended, several Daoists leisurely approached from a distance. This group consisted of two men and one woman: a middle-aged man, a young boy, and a girl.
They must have come along with Huangmei Daoist. Since Huangmei Daoist had concealed Flesh, there was no need to guard it anymore, allowing these individuals to appear confidently.
As they drew closer, Lu Chen clearly saw that the girl was dressed in fiery red attire, wearing high-waisted riding boots and a flag headpiece; she was Chu Yuzhu, the Princess of Korean House.
The middle-aged man was Huang Jiao, a Qi Gong Master from Unity of Man. His aura had grown increasingly profound, indicating significant progress in his cultivation.
The young boy accompanying them was extremely handsome, wearing a silk cap and dressed like a scholar. He appeared to be around eighteen or nineteen years old and carried an air of arrogance as he walked by; he seemed to be another expert.
Lu Chen speculated that this young boy might be Killing!
Killing's Flesh was pushed off a cliff by Lu Chen on Killing Green Mountain, and it had already been destroyed. However, at that time, his Flesh escaped with Huang Jiao and Chu Yuzhu, and Li Shian also did not die in Killing.
It is true that Killing's Flesh has perished, but he did not go to Corpse Dissolution Reincarnation. Now, appearing in another form, he must have undergone soul possession and rebirth.
Soul possession requires very strict conditions, making it difficult for ordinary people to achieve, and there is also the risk of being ambushed. But Killing has allied with Korean House, which has immense power, numerous experts, and financial resources, naturally providing the conditions for him to complete the soul possession.
This person must be Killing.
Fortunately, Lu Chen quietly ran up the hillside earlier; otherwise, he would have run into Chu Yuzhu and the others right now. I wonder what she would think upon seeing that Lu Chen is not dead and is thriving.
Lu Chen gritted his teeth in hatred. He could let Chu Yuzhu go, but Killing must die because the death of Lu Chen's master Li Shian was caused by Killing. Li Shian instructed Lu Chen that the first thing he must do is eliminate Killing to avenge him. It is an age-old principle to repay enmity; failing to do so is not the behavior of a gentleman.
Although Lu Chen despises Killing, he also remains rational. He knows that with his current strength, he cannot contend with Li Shian's power, not to mention Huang Jiao beside him, who is also a Qi Gong Master.
Moreover, Killing and his group have come to Donghai under the banner of Star Gate with the support of Great Zhou Court. Even if Lu Chen were to become a Void Immortal right now, he would still be powerless against Great Zhou Court.
"Master, Killing has indeed not died; he has undergone soul possession and rebirth. I will definitely avenge you. Fall of Zhou, Rise of Han; I will support the Han People as emperor and fulfill your wishes."
Lu Chen looked at Killing and his group with a mix of sorrow and anger. However, he quickly pulled himself out of this state. As a Qi Master and schemer, the worst thing is to be disorganized; thus, his Dao Heart must not falter.
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