My Cultivation Starting from Archery-Chapter 1378 - 497: Divinity Transformation (2)

Standing atop the Flying Shuttle, Li Guanfu said, "Nowadays, under Mu Chutai's influence, the vitality of the four realms' forces has been severely damaged. It is our prime moment to attack Kunxu. The Holy Sect Kunxu, poisons all living beings, as long as it exists, the mortal world will not find peace!"

"I am already prepared."

Chen Sansi calmly said, "The Transmission Array is set up. Once I return, I can deploy 1.8 million Heavenly Soldiers and Generals towards the Kunxu Saint Sect at any time.

"I'm just not sure, Elder Li, how many reinforcements can we expect from your side?

"After all, Kunxu's power is immense. Even though Mu Yun, the Supreme Elder, has died, they still have Situ Ting and Xuanqiongzi, these two Divinity Transformation cultivators. Under them, many disciples have cultivated to the Nascent Soul stage, with a plethora of Golden Core and Foundation Establishment as common as clouds.

"Once we act, the surrounding sects are likely to offer aid.

"Our Han armed forces are numerous, but only formed in the last eighty years. The number of High Realm cultivators is currently quite limited."

"Don't worry about that."

Li Guanfu stroked his beard and replied, "Aside from me, the Extermination Immortal Gate also has a Daoist friend at the Middle Stage of Divinity Transformation. Furthermore, Huaiqing from the Qingxu Sect will be arriving to support us.

"Additionally, the High Realm loose cultivator from Heavenly Water has chosen to side with Kunxu. However, the spiritual intent of the loose cultivators has agreed to aid us in blocking the Purple Sun Palace contingent, in exchange for the use of the Ascension Platform.

"In this calculation, our powers are quite comparable.

"Though Kunxu Ancestor Xuanqiongzi and the sect's Dao Spirit remain significant threats.

"But, you needn't worry about that.

"I will personally deal with them.

"Your opponent will be Kunxu's Situ Ting."

Chen Sansi had heard of this name, knowing he is Mu Yun's senior brother. His realm is roughly at the Middle Stage of Divinity Transformation, deeply obsessed with the Sword Dao, and seldom appears.

He nodded, "No problem."

"In that case, let's begin preparations."

Li Guanfu said, "In two months, I will send word for you to dispatch troops. By the way, there's a Martial Arts loose cultivator at the state of Divine Intent called 'Xiao Juechen'. When the time comes, I will have him provide some guidance on the Martial Arts mysteries."

"Finally...

"I also need to borrow a person and an item from you."

Chen Sansi said, "Please speak freely, Elder."

Li Guanfu's voice turned somewhat hoarse, "I heard that you obtained the method to craft the Sealing Spirit Array within the Luo Xiao Secret Realm. Can you tell me if you still have any Spiritual Pearls left?"

"This is a Spirit Destruction Pearl."

Chen Sansi took something from his arms but didn't immediately hand it over. He said, "If we truly succeed in taking Kunxu, what will your sect plan for the future?"

"Hehe~"

Li Guanfu merely laughed, "The future will take care of itself. For now, we are the most reliable allies."

"..."

Chen Sansi already harbored some suspicion.

He still handed over the Spiritual Pearl containing the Destructive Spirit Array, then asked, "You mentioned needing to borrow a person, I wonder who it might be..."

Li Guanfu cast his gaze upon the blind girl, explaining, "It's been nearly a thousand years since that old turtle Xuanqiongzi last stepped out of his Cave Mansion.

"To lure him out, sufficient bait is required.

"Moreover, fighting him alone with Zhang Huaiqing is not enough. We need Jiang Xiyue's help to increase our chances of success."

Chen Sansi hesitated.

After last being struck by divine punishment,

The demonic seed within his senior sister's body is temporarily unable to act again.

Meaning, Jiang Xiyue's current combat power is barely stronger than a typical Early Stage of Divinity Transformation.

"Rest assured about this."

Li Guanfu said, "She merely needs to assist from the side, without facing Xuanqiongzi directly. Besides, Mu Chutai is an old acquaintance of mine, possessing a demonic seed within. No matter what happens, I'll ensure she returns safely."

"I'll go."

Jiang Xiyue readily volunteered.

Chen Sansi had nothing further to add.

Li Guanfu summarized the plan once more, "When the time comes, Zhang Huaiqing and I will draw Xuanqiongzi away, then find a way to trap him.

"As for you, Daoist friend, lead the army to seize Kunxu. Once you acquire the 'Sect Command', you'll be able to control the Ascension Platform and Kunxu's Dao Spirit.

"With control of the sect's Dao Spirit, even if Xuanqiongzi returns, his dwindling life force ensures he has no path but death.

"Daoist Tian Wu, do you have any objections?"

Chen Sansi shook his head.

With that, they parted ways.

Li Guanfu headed east, arriving at the Qingxu Sect's territory.

Atop the Cloud Platform amidst the mountain peak, Zhang Huaiqing, clothed in a dustless Taoist robe, meditated with crossed legs. Noticing someone approaching, he slowly opened his eyes, "You're here?"

"We can begin."

Li Guanfu said solemnly, "With many Divinity Transformation cultivators lost across realms at this moment, even should something happen in Kunxu, it won't lead to Heavenly Water's downfall. It's a rare opportune moment in millennia."

"Brother Mu..."

Zhang Huaiqing spoke with guilt, "If not for me, perhaps things wouldn't have spiraled like this."

"Demonic seed affairs can never long remain concealed."

Li Guanfu reassured him, "So, Daoist Zhang, there's no need to blame yourself. On the contrary, this time you intend to use Qingxu Sect's Dao fortune for the array, aren't you worried that the hard-fought gains might be completely destroyed over an unexpected mishap?"

Zhang Huaiqing silently gazed at the distant mountains and rivers, speaking after a while, "That is my debt to Mu Chutai."

...

Holy Sect, Kunxu.

Heavenly Pillar Peak.

A streak of lightning descended from the sky, striking at the door of the Cave Mansion.

"Master."

Situ Ting entered the mansion, clasping his hands in salute.

The elderly, white-haired Xuanqiongzi, was tending flowers today. He glanced at his disciple and slowly spoke, "You've broken through?"

"Yes."

Situ Ting lowered his head and said, "After Mu Chutai's death, my understanding of the Sword Dao laws has reached a new level. Now, I am the supreme of the Sword Dao in the mortal world."

"Hehe~"

Xuanqiongzi chuckled softly, "In ancient times, the world split into two—the upper realm and the mortal world. As a result, this division also affected the laws.

"So long as you achieve supremacy in the mortal world, you can grasp the laws of the mortal path, quite akin to the rumored Daoist Venerable, it's rather interesting."

"Master."

Situ Ting said, "In the last battle, Mu Chutai killed many Divinity Transformation cultivators. Now the entire mortal world is in chaos."

"That's a good thing."

Xuanqiongzi said, "For eight hundred years, there will be no more border conflicts."

"But Master, don't you find it too coincidental?"

Situ Ting frowned and said quietly, "I mean, it's almost as if these people were deliberately lured, to be exterminated in one sweep...

"Moreover, according to spies dispatched to Qingqiu, Chen Lei and others have already left Spirit Venerate Mountain, likely having successfully transformed. Now he is allied with the Extermination Immortal Gate, combining into a considerable force. What if they next..."

"We respond to soldiers with generals and defend against waters with earth."

Xuanqiongzi coughed twice, "Disciple, go to the wine cellar and bring a jug of thousand-year Spiritual Wine."

"Master, it's been a long time since you've had a drink."

Situ Ting dared not inquire further, turning to leave. Suddenly, he noticed a shadow in the corner, a presence that had quietly appeared.

A closer look revealed an elegant scholar.

However, there was a subtle aura of the Demon Clan suffusing around him.

"Bai Ze?!"

Situ Ting recognized the visitor as the Demon Clan's commander, Ancestor Bai Ze.

Suppressing his shock, lightning burst from his chest, ready to draw his sword to subdue the demon, when the ancestor's voice suddenly sounded in his ears.

"This is a guest I invited."

"A guest?"

Situ Ting was dumbfounded, "Master, he's a demon..."

His words were interrupted by his master's icy gaze, so he obediently closed his mouth and exited the Cave Mansion.

Bai Ze leisurely began, "Xuanqiongzi, your Human Race has produced two prodigious talents in just a few centuries—it's truly enviable."

"Indeed, they are geniuses."

Xuanqiongzi, akin to a village elder, trembled as he sat down, "What a pity they are too arrogant fools, squandering their great opportunities."