diskusbooks Chapter 397 Disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect
Chapter 397 Disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect
Above that precious artifact, two figures stood proudly like mountains. They were Xu Nian and Wu Qinghuan, both exuding an extraordinary and refined aura.
Just then, a violent distorting sound echoed through the space, and then two figures appeared out of thin air before everyone's eyes like ghosts. Both of them were dressed in bright red robes, and their appearances were unparalleled in their beauty, but the auras they exuded were completely different.
The woman called Honglian possessed a pair of beautiful eyes as sharp as cold stars, making it impossible to look directly at her. An incomparably powerful aura emanated from her, and upon closer inspection, it was discovered that she had already reached the seventh level of the Dao Integration Realm! Standing beside Honglian was her younger sister, Hongxiu. Compared to her sister, Hongxiu was more alluring and seductive, every smile and gesture exuding captivating charm. However, this seemingly delicate woman carried a terrifying, suffocating pressure with every move she made; she was actually a peerless expert whose strength had reached the peak of the Dao Integration Realm!
Facing the two women who suddenly appeared, Wu Qinghuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile: "Hmph, you two think you can trap us? What a fool!" As he spoke, the long sword he gripped in his hand trembled slightly, emitting a clear and melodious sword sound. At the same time, extremely sharp sword energy roared out from the sword, instantly cutting the surrounding void into pieces.
Seeing Wu Qinghuan's reaction, Honglian couldn't help but curl her lips in disdain and sneer, "You ignorant fool! Open your eyes and take a good look. This is a peak Earth-rank Heavenly Prison. Let alone someone as mere seventh-level Dao Integration cultivator as you, even a true peak Dao Integration expert trapped inside would have no chance of escaping!"
Before she could finish speaking, Honglian turned to Hongxiu beside her and shouted, "Sister, act quickly! Don't give these two a chance to catch their breath!" Receiving her sister's order, Hongxiu nodded, then raised her delicate, jade-like right hand. A blindingly bright crimson light erupted from her palm, swiftly pouring into the Heavenly Prison below. In an instant, the entire Heavenly Prison burst forth with a dazzling crimson radiance, and a vast, unfathomable, terrifying power emanated from it…
In that instant, the Prison of Heaven seemed to be ignited, bursting forth with dazzling light, illuminating the desolate land as bright as day. Accompanying the intense light, the entire earth began to tremble violently, as if a long-dormant beast was about to awaken.
One after another, jet-black chains, like ferocious and terrifying venomous snakes, silently emerged from the endless void. They snaked forward at an astonishing speed, carrying a sharp killing intent, and swept straight towards Xu Nian and Wu Qinghuan.
Faced with such a fierce attack, Xu Nian's lips curled into a slight, disdainful smile. He calmly extended his right hand, a mysterious and powerful invisible force seemingly surging within his palm. With a gentle wave of his arm, that invisible force spread outwards like ripples on water.
With a loud "hum," the once imposing and arrogant Prison of Heaven suddenly began to tremble violently. Honglian and Hongxiu, standing to the side, turned deathly pale upon seeing this.
"How could this be?" Honglian couldn't help but exclaim in shock. She could clearly feel that the connection between herself and the Prison of Heaven was weakening at an extremely rapid pace, as if it would break at any moment.
At the same time, Hongxiu sensed something was wrong. She frantically tried to withdraw the power she had injected into the Prison of Heaven, but to her horror, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't do it. At this moment, the Prison of Heaven was completely out of their control!
However, what happened next left Honglian and Hongxiu speechless and incredulous. The enormous prison cage that had originally been large enough to trap Xu Nian and Wu Qinghuan began to gradually shrink. In the blink of an eye, it had shrunk to the size of a palm, eventually transforming into a delicate little model that floated lightly into Xu Nian's hand.
Staring at this unbelievable and completely unimaginable scene before them, Honglian and Hongxiu were as if frozen in place, utterly dumbfounded. Their mouths were agape, wide enough to fit an egg, yet for a long while, they couldn't utter a single word.
That was their proudest Earth-rank peak treasure! They had defeated countless powerful enemies with it, but now, Xu Nian had suppressed it so easily, as if it were just an insignificant trinket.
"How...how is this possible!" Honglian's face was filled with disbelief. Her once beautiful and charming eyes were now wide open, as if her eyeballs were about to pop out. She simply couldn't understand how a cultivator who was only at the Dao Integration Realm could possess such terrifying and chilling strength.
Hongxiu, standing to the side, was equally shocked. She stared blankly at everything unfolding before her, feeling as if she were in a bizarre and absurd dream. That top-tier Earth-rank treasure was treated like a toy in Xu Nian's hands, a sight that had a profound impact on her.
Just then, Xu Nian's calm and composed voice slowly rang out: "Now, it's my turn." As his voice fell, the Prison Cage in his hand suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, while also emanating an incomparably terrifying aura.
This aura surged forth like a tidal wave, several times stronger than before, sending chills down their spines. Honglian and Hongxiu instantly felt an unprecedented pressure, almost suffocating them. At this moment, a strong sense of unease welled up within them, as if they were being stared at by a primordial beast from ancient times, making them tremble all over.
"Run!" At the critical moment, Honglian was the first to react, and she gave the order to escape without hesitation. She knew very well that with her current strength, she was no match for Xu Nian, and if they stayed here, only death awaited them.
However, at that critical moment, it was already too late. Xu Nian slightly bent her finger and flicked it lightly. In an instant, the Prison of Heaven burst forth with dazzling light, shooting out like a brilliant meteor, rushing straight towards Hong Lian and Hong Xiu.
"No!" With Honglian's heart-wrenching, desperate scream, the Prison Cage swiftly and tightly enveloped them. For a moment, a deathly silence fell, as if time itself had frozen.
Immediately afterwards, two muffled sounds rang out, and Honglian and Hongxiu were completely obliterated by the Prison of Heaven without even a shred of resistance. As their life force dissipated, the magical artifact that had originally exuded a powerful aura began to undergo a strange change. It gradually shed its original form and slowly condensed into a thin mask.
"The Dao essence, finally in my hands." Xu Nian said calmly, his tone as even as if he had just accomplished a trivial task. With that, he casually waved his hand, pocketing the brand-new mask. This was, after all, a peak Earth-rank treasure; even for someone as powerful as him, it was a considerable trophy.
"Let's go."
Xu Nian turned to look at Wu Qinghuan.
Wu Qinghuan nodded.
The two figures flashed and disappeared into the desolate land.
"It has actually condensed three layers of Dao essence!" Wu Qinghuan stared intently at the mask in Xu Nian's hand, which gradually turned into a stream of light and dissipated, and murmured softly. Although her voice was soft, the surprise and anticipation contained within it were hard to conceal.
Xu Nian nodded slightly, agreeing with Wu Qinghuan's words: "That's right, but we're still six levels away from our goal." He then looked down at his arms, where a small, adorable tabby cat with colorful fur was emitting a soft "meow." The tabby cat was curled up comfortably in Xu Nian's warm embrace, as if no other place in the world could make it feel so at ease.
This cat is no ordinary creature; it's a tabby cat with special abilities. Once it successfully gathers all nine layers of Dao essence, it can achieve complete transformation, becoming a truly human-like being with intelligence. Thinking of this, a hint of affection flashed in Xu Nian's eyes. She reached out and gently stroked the tabby cat's soft, smooth fur, murmuring to herself, "Little guy, don't worry, you'll achieve your goal soon."
Then, Xu Nian raised his head and said to Wu Qinghuan beside him, "Let's stay in this market for a while." Then, he lowered his voice slightly and added, "I just obtained some very important information by killing those two protectors and searching their souls. In three days, a grand auction will be held here, and there happen to be some items that are crucial to this little cat at the auction."
It turned out that the two protectors they encountered were originally on an important mission—to find a precious natural treasure called Heavenly Jade Bamboo for the Sect Master of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect. This treasure was originally intended to help certain special creatures advance in their cultivation, but it had unexpectedly fallen into Xu Nian's hands. It could be said that this unexpected gain had truly given Xu Nian a great surprise.
Upon hearing Xu Nian's words, Wu Qinghuan nodded in agreement without hesitation: "Alright, then let's stay here for a while, as you say. I hope we can successfully bid for that treasure and help this little cat fulfill its wish to transform into human form as soon as possible." The two smiled at each other, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future.
On a sunny day, Xu Nian and Wu Qinghuan, accompanied by an adorable tabby cat, slowly walked into the bustling market.
As soon as they stepped into the market, a cacophony of vendors' cries flooded in, rising and falling in a lively chorus. One voice cried out, "Candied hawthorns! Sweet and fragrant candied hawthorns!" Another chorus followed, "Top-quality spiritual artifacts! Don't miss out!" Further on, someone else loudly proclaimed, "Century-old spiritual medicine! Miraculous effects, only one hundred spirit stones to take home!"
The dazzling array of goods was overwhelming, leaving the tabby cat dazzled. Excitedly, it peeked its little head out from Xu Nian's warm embrace, its big, round eyes darting around with curiosity, seemingly fascinated by everything around it. Suddenly, as if it had discovered something particularly interesting, it let out a surprised "Meow!"
Seeing this, Xu Nian asked softly with a doting expression, "Little guy, did you see something you want to eat?" The tabby cat nodded its little head happily and then stretched out its little paw to point to a grilled fish stall not far away.
Xu Nian understood immediately and walked towards the stall with a smile. When he got there, he said, "Boss, give me two grilled fish." The stall owner replied enthusiastically, "Alright! Please wait a moment, sir!" As he spoke, the owner deftly handed two delicious grilled fish, golden brown and crispy on the outside, to Xu Nian.
The greedy tabby cat couldn't wait any longer. It eagerly opened its mouth, grabbed one of the grilled fish, and began to devour it with great relish. Seeing the tabby cat's satisfied expression, Wu Qinghuan couldn't resist picking up another grilled fish and taking a small bite to taste it. She then exclaimed, "Wow, this grilled fish is so delicious!" Xu Nian nodded in agreement, "Yes, the taste of this grilled fish is indeed quite good."
And so, the three of them, along with the adorable cat, sat around the table, thoroughly enjoying the incredibly delicious grilled fish. The fish emitted an enticing aroma that made their mouths water. They ate and chatted, their mood exceptionally pleasant, as if time itself had stood still at that moment.
However, at that moment, a sudden commotion shattered the tranquility and peace. The noise, like a thunderclap, instantly drew their attention.
Several figures approached from the horizon.
"Look! It's the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect!" someone shouted excitedly.
"That's right! I heard they came to the market this time in search of a rare treasure!" another voice chimed in.
In an instant, the crowd erupted like a boiling pot, with various speculations and discussions rising and falling. Everyone whispered among themselves, creating quite a lively scene.
At the same time, their gaze also moved in that direction.
He looked at the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect with a face full of curiosity.