The sun was setting in the west.

Night was approaching.

The little Daoist boy in yellow robes stood on a tree branch, smiling as he looked towards Star Pool.

"What a beautiful flower valley..."

"It’s a pity that after tonight, it will wither."

Liang Feng sat cross-legged under the tree, his eyes closed, silent, and took a deep breath.

"Today’s valley tour has ended. The Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Linghua Valley and the Yan Family will temporarily leave to visit Sheyang Sect."

"Time waits for no one, Brother Liang."

"You won’t regret it, will you?"

Liang Feng slowly opened his eyes, which were filled with determination: "I never regret."

He slowly stood up and walked into the valley.

The little Daoist boy in yellow robes narrowed his eyes and chuckled softly: "Heh, what Star Pool Spirit Pearl..."

"They even claim to be flower lovers, yet they don’t recognize the ripe moon-bearing ancient lotus seeds."

"Such a treasure, yet only used as a Spiritual Vein to nourish the valley’s spiritual plants, how ignorant."

"Very well..."

Faint yellow spiritual light slowly appeared around the Daoist boy, and his Daoist robe moved without wind.

He slowly floated up, looking down at Star Pool.

Spiritual power gathered in his palm.

"Treasure covered in dust..."

"The capable will obtain it!"

...The night in the valley was quiet and serene.

Inside the bamboo courtyard.

Song Yan was currently wielding the Unmoored Boat, practicing the basic sword forms from the Essentials of Swordsmanship.

There were no conditions for peaceful secluded cultivation at the moment, so practicing swordsmanship was a good alternative, hoping to comprehend Sword Intent sooner.

As soon as he finished a move, he suddenly felt Xiao He’s scales on his wrist stand on end, and she poked her head out from his sleeve.

"Hiss--"

Her snake eyes stared intently at the southeast direction of the flower valley.

"Xiao He?"

Song Yan retracted his Flying Sword and asked, "What’s wrong...?"

"Yan Yan, I heard a strange sound."

His gaze sharpened, and he immediately expanded his Divine Sense to its limit, but found no unusual movement.

"It seems to be..." Xiao He said, "from the direction of that big peach tree."

Ancient Spirit Peach Tree?

When returning to their residence from Butterfly Catching Spring, Yan Xun had specifically led them past there.

That was the central location of the entire Linghua Valley, by the side of Wanghu Lake.

What Song Yan first thought of was not that something big had happened.

But rather, how could Xiao He’s senses reach so far?

Perhaps Demon Beasts are naturally sensitive to fluctuations in natural spiritual power.

Just as Song Yan was about to step out of the bamboo courtyard, a sudden change occurred.

"Roar--"

A mournful beast roar pierced the night sky, and the bamboo courtyard suddenly began to tremble. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, a long rainbow appeared in the distance, flying towards the Ancient Spirit Peach Tree.

"Senior Cong?"

In mid-air, Cong Yuzhen flew to the ancient tree, looking at the strange changes there.

Formation... a Demonic Cultivator’s doing.

It seems it was premeditated.

Looking from above, the sea of flowers surged like waves.

The flower Demon Beasts and Spirit Beasts in the valley, suddenly changed from their gentle and spiritual nature, becoming frenzied and attacking people.

"Five Ghosts Chaotic Spirit Formation..."

Cong Yuzhen’s gaze turned cold: "Yellow Springs Path Demonic Cultivator."

At this moment, the Cultivators from the two sects and the garrison Disciples of Linghua Valley had all rushed to the side of Wanghu Lake.

A clear voice came from above: "You all guard the four directions of the Ancient Spirit Peach Tree, and I will break the Formation."

Lu Ziye’s expression was solemn: "Yes, Senior."

"Song Yan, Qingfeng, Qingqing, the three of you guard the north, I will go to the east."

Yan Xun and Wu Duo and others rushed to the west.

The two from Sheyang Sect and a portion of Linghua Valley Disciples rushed to the south.

With Cong Yuzhen as the backbone, all the Cultivators remained calm in the face of danger... Linghua Valley Forbidden Land, Star Pool.

Liang Feng sat by the pool.

In his hand, he held a pale yellow Talisman.

At this moment, the Demon Beasts, disturbed by the Formation, rushed towards Wanghu Lake.

The Disciples stationed here had also been sent away by him under the pretext of needing support.

He gently activated his spiritual power, igniting the Talisman.

Two faint yellow spiritual powers slowly extended from his hand and merged into Star Pool.

A moment later, a treasure bead emitting a faint green glow was slowly lifted.

Feeling the rich vitality within the treasure bead, Liang Feng couldn’t help but feel a surge of joy, muttering to himself.

"Saved..."

"Definitely saved..."

Time waited for no one, he placed this "Spirit Pearl" into a small box and then quickly left Star Pool.

By the side of Wanghu Lake.

Fortunately, most of the Demon Beasts in Linghua Valley originally had no aggressive tendencies, so even when disturbed by the Formation, they were still somewhat controllable.

Because these flower Demon Beasts and Spirit Beasts were all raised by Linghua Valley.

Everyone held back.

A stab of Sword Qi, and wind and thunder suddenly erupted, the flower Demon Beasts immediately collapsed to the ground.

Song Yan’s fingertips were imbued with the power of wind and thunder, and several Sword Qi attacks launched simultaneously were very efficient at restraining the Demon Beasts.

"Oh yiii yiii--"

The frenzied purple-striped Dang Kang’s eyes were blood-red, charging wildly.

Li Qingfeng swallowed a "Spirit Rice" pill in his palm, and spiritual power surged wildly around him.

This time, instead of using a cleaver, he pulled out that Flying Spiritual Artifact, the black pot.

He swiftly charged forward, rushing towards the purple-striped Dang Kang, spiritual power sweeping, colliding with it head-on.

Clang!!!

A pot to the face.

The massive pig swayed, stumbled a few steps, and then crashed to the ground.

"?"

Song Yan was stunned, truly not expecting that this pot could also be used for fighting.

Just then, a commotion came from above the towering ancient tree.

Everyone looked up, only to see four streams of water falling onto the four directions of the ancient tree.

Then, Cong Yuzhen formed a Daoist incantation with her hands, and a massive blue spiritual light shot out from her fingertips.

Om--

The Formation’s core was broken, and the Cultivators in the valley felt the world’s Qi suddenly reverse.

"The Chaotic Spirit Evil Formation is truly insidious."

Cong Yuzhen frowned slightly.

As the last trace of chaotic Spiritual Qi returned to normal, she seemed to sense something, and a small bronze bell appeared in her palm.

Whoosh--

Massive Spiritual Qi suddenly converged towards her hand.

She formed a Daoist incantation with her left hand and softly uttered a word.

"Cleansing Rain."

Ding-a-ling... the bell chimed.

Bang!

Massive water vapor erupted!

In Linghua Valley, it suddenly began to rain heavily!

The frenzied Demon Beasts suddenly stiffened, the blood-red in their eyes melting away like spring snow.

Cong Yuzhen then summoned a sky-blue Flying Sword, which transformed into a streak of light and sped towards the valley entrance.

Seeing this, Lu Ziye immediately transmitted his voice to those around him: "Qingqing, Qingfeng, the two from Sheyang Sect, stay here and continue to assist the fellow Daoists of Linghua Valley in appeasing the Demon Beasts."

"Xiao Song! Come with me!"

"Yes, Senior Brother."

Song Yan’s methods of controlling Flying Swords and Sword Qi indeed astonished Lu Ziye. This time, following Senior Cong to investigate, he would at least be safe.

Senior Brother Lu, unaware of the little fatty’s extraordinary skill, only thought it safer to leave the other two here.

"..."

Among the Linghua Valley Cultivators, Yan Xun and Wu Duo suddenly exchanged a knowing glance, simultaneously asking the same question.

"Where is Brother Liang Feng?"

Wu Duo frowned slightly and slowly shook her head: "No trace."

She said, "You stabilize the situation here, I’ll follow Senior Cong to the valley entrance."

"Hey, Sister Duo’er, I’ll go too."

Yan Xun followed: "Most of the Demon Beasts here have already returned to normal, no need to worry."

Wu Duo pondered for a moment, then nodded: "...Very well."