BXBX NOVEL Chapter 96 - 86 Night Raid i
Liyang City
Green Locust alley
Deep into the night!
The stars in the sky turned dim, engulfing the whole city in vague shadows. The usually brightly-lit South City had an exceptional quietness at this moment.
Whoosh!
A burst of green flames suddenly soared into the sky from the northern corner of the city, instantly causing unrest across the city.
The explosions of spells, the clashing sound of magic artifacts, the screams, howls, and roars of cultivators. Moreover, a sinister, eerie laughter could be heard from an unknown source.
Like a play about to begin, one by one the characters painted their faces and took to the stage, making the quiet night extraordinarily lively.
Those madmen from the Tongyou Sect are here again! They should be damned!”
A disciple from the Liyang Sect responsible for patrolling angrily punched a locust tree next to him while staring at the sky-high light from the distance.
The locust tree shivered from the impact, causing a few of its sparse leaves to fall, rendering it even more miserable to look at.
Don’t worry! The Elders from our Sect will quickly handle this. We just need to guard our respective areas!”
Yu Heng, with a solemn look on his face, patted his junior brother’s shoulder to calm him down.
Recently, each deep night, members of the Tongyou Sect who had become Ghost Cultivators would cause trouble in the city.
These people rely on the means of Ghost Cultivators. If they can fight, they fight; if they can’t, they run. The whole Liyang Sect was at its wit’s end yet couldn’t do anything about them.
Their only hope now was for the Tianhe Ancestor to quickly take care of the Nascent Soul stage founder of the Tongyou Sect, so they could free their hands to help clean up these stray Ghost Cultivators.
Looking around, all the cultivators living nearby have activated their defensive arrays at home. Even those who didn’t have the arrays set up had activated the defensive talismans hung on their walls.
Yu Heng sighed softly in his heart.
According to the news he’d heard, those from the Tongyou Sect who had become Ghost Cultivators all had a minimum cultivation level of Foundation Establishment Stage and were extremely powerful.
To be frank, these defensive means were just for psychological comfort.
The effect might not be as good as a Talisman of Repelling Evil or an Expelling Evil Talisman.
But recently, the price of talismans capable of confronting spiritual bodies, like the Repelling Evil Talisman and Expelling Evil Talisman, had skyrocketed, and even if they wanted to buy, they couldn’t buy them.
Yu Heng prayed silently in his heart, hoping against hope that they wouldn’t be targetted by Ghost Cultivators and could safely get through tonight.
Time passed for over an hour. As a large number of elders from Liyang Sect flew out from the mountain gate, the battle in the city gradually showed signs of settling down.
Just when Yu Heng and others were secretly relieved, wisps of pale gray fog had unknowingly surrounded them.
With a strong wave of sleepiness suddenly hit his mind, Yu Heng wanted to shake his head, but it was all in vain.
What’s happening?
Before Yu Heng could figure out the situation, a patrol team member next to him suddenly thumped and fell to the ground.
We are under attack!
Yu Heng suddenly woke up. With a loud shout, he immediately released his magic artifact, a fiery red diamond circle.
Thump! Thump!
Despite his warning, the patrol team members around him still fell one after the other. Barely two of them who could take out their magic artifacts were also swaying, appearing as if they were drunk, with no fighting power at all.
This is my newly cultivated Illusion Skill! It seems to work quite well! Hehe!
A creepy voice, like the croaking of a male duck, leisurely floated over from the darkness.
Yu Heng pulled himself together, trying to control his magic artifact for an attack, but he found his mind completely out of control. His spiritual power within his body was unusually sluggish, and the diamond circle magic artifact around him flickered unstably, swaying unsteadily. It’s hard to say about attacking, even maintaining itself was difficult.
Don’t resist! You guys are not my match at all!
A elderly man with his whole body enveloped in dark mist, as if no physical body existed, showing only a strangely bloody face, slowly floated out from the darkness.
A wave of chilling energy radiated from the blood-faced elder. He let out a cold laugh, and his eyes were full of longing for food.
Rest assured! I will make your death less painful! Hehe!
The dark mist turned into a long arm, attempting to sweep towards Yu Heng, who was still resisting desperately.
Yu Heng felt his spirit growing more and more dizzy, as if his soul was about to fly out of his body.
Dammit!
The other party’s method was too covert. They didn’t even have time to send out a signal, and by the time the elders discovered them, it would probably be too late, and they would only be able to help clean up their corpses.
Roar!
A clear roar of a dragon suddenly rang in Yu Heng’s ears. His originally dizzy spirit sobered up a lot immediately. Looking up, he saw a flame dragon roaring towards the dark misty elder.
Dammit! All Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators of Liyang Sect should have been drawn away by my fellow disciples, why is there still one? What bad luck!”
The dark misty elder cursed angrily, but had no choice but to retract his arm and mobilize the dark mist to resist.
Boom!
The two collided, dispersing much of the dark mist. The flame dragon also dispersed, revealing a red flying sword with mysterious runes all over it.
The flying sword gave a light whine, turned its body around, spitted out and swallowed sword light, and shot towards the dark misty old man again.
The old man released dark mist to resist a few times. However, realizing that he could not get rid of the threat swiftly, he immediately turned tail and dove into the ground without any hesitation.
The longsword smashed a large hole in the ground, but there were no traces of the enemy.
The sword finally turned around and flew towards the sky, just as a figure clothed in blue robes arrived. The sword rapidly shrank and darted into his sleeve.
Thankyou, Senior, for your life-saving grace!”
Yu Heng, who had just regained a bit of energy, quickly rushed forward, bowing in gratitude.
A few months have passed, does our Friend Yu not recognize me?” The person laughed heartily as he descended from the sky.
Huh?
Yu Heng looked up in surprise at the man’s face, then, in the next moment, his eyes widened in shock.
You are, Friend Xu?!
Indeed, it’s me!”
Dammit! The Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators from Liyang Sect should have all been drawn away by my fellow disciples, why would there be still one? Such bad luck!”
The figure of the elder in dark mist emerged from the ground, muttering discontentedly.
He originally wanted to catch a few disciples from Liyang Sect to replenish his soul power, but now it seems he could only look for a few ordinary Loose Cultivators.
You just wait! Sooner or later, I will scatter your souls and spirits!
The elder in the dark mist snorted coldly. Just as he was about to pass through the wall of a nearby courtyard, he suddenly had an abnormal feeling of being watched. He was cautious in his heart and immediately turned back.
A peculiar raven, with four eyes and a body burning in black flame, stood on the wall, watching him.
Before the old man could react, the raven slowly opened its mouth.
Caw!
Hmm?
Yu Heng, who was reminiscing with Xu Mu, looked over at the sound of the crow’s call but noticed nothing unusual.
He wondered whether the effects of his last spell had not yet worn off.
At this point, Xu Mu said, “Friend Yu, I am in a hurry to return home. I won’t keep you any longer!”
Elder Xu, go ahead with your tasks! I will personally come visit you tomorrow!”
Yu Heng was extremely respectful.
Stubborn luck or not, the fact that the other party had successfully reached the Foundation Establishment Stage made him a Great Cultivator, and this was undeniable.
Even as a Sect Disciple, he needed to demonstrate enough respect when facing a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage.
After the figure of Xu Mu disappeared, a few Patrol Team members began discussing jealously.
I remember Elder Xu was only at the seventh level of Qi Cultivation when he moved here. Who would have thought he would advance to Foundation Establishment in the blink of an eye!”
Indeed! I initially thought he was too old and had no hope in this life! But look at him now!”
Having advanced to Foundation Establishment, Elder Xu not only significantly improved his strength but also extended his lifespan to over two hundred years. He really rose to the heavens in a single leap and is now living in a completely different world from ours!”
Ah, it’s tough when you compare yourself to others. It wasn’t long ago that he was politely deferential to us!”
They were envious, yet also slightly disheartened.
Even though they were Sect Disciples and boasted higher talents, they paled in comparison to Xu Mu, who had already reached the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Enough! We should stop this. It wouldn’t be good if Elder Xu heard this! His advancement was a matter of timing. This cannot be rushed. As long as we continue our efforts, we may also get our chance!”
Upon hearing Yu Heng’s words, the crowd regained a bit of their spirit.
With Yu Heng leading the team, they continued their patrol. News about what had just transpired and of Xu Mu had already been relayed to their Sect through jade talismans.
Most likely, someone would come over tomorrow to invite Xu Mu to join their Sect.
Meanwhile, Xu Mu, who was heading towards his house, suddenly stopped. The next moment, a raven flapped its wings and flew over from the darkness, landing on his shoulder.
You are indeed lucky.
Seeing the improved state of the raven, Xu Mu couldn’t help but laugh.
To others, encountering a Ghost Cultivator was to be avoided at all costs. But for a beast spirit capable of consuming others’ spiritual bodies, it was more than a welcome sight.
Taking the raven into his body, he didn’t get far before seeing his house.
Through his Divine Intent,
Ye Yingying, Lan Shijin, Leng Yuening, Xu Ling, Ouyang Ying, Zhang Shouren, Zhang Yu, a white wolf, three little ones, and two maids, all were safe and sound. Among them, Lan Shijin’s cultivation had broken through to the seventh level of Qi Cultivation. Ye Yingying and Leng Yuening also showed considerable progress.
Actually, he had checked on them as soon as he got back, otherwise he would not have had the leisure to rescue Yu Heng and the others.
He approached and knocked on the door.
Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
It’s me!”
As the door slowly opened, everyone remained within the Defensive Array. On seeing that it was Xu Mu who entered, they all became incredibly excited, except for Lan Shijin who appeared worried.
Husband!
Ye Yingying wanted to rush out of the array and throw herself into Xu Mu’s arms, but she was held back by Lan Shijin.
Calm down! Did you forget about the rumors in town? There’s something wrong with his aura! He might have been transformed by a Ghost Cultivator!
At Lan Shijin’s reminder, Ye Yingying came to herself. No longer excited, she looked at Xu Mu with uncertain eyes.
Everyone else also became suspicious.
Only Xu Ling, perched on the white wolf’s head, grabbed her head, looking at the tense crowd, seemingly not understanding.
It’s clearly Daddy!
Seeing everyone’s reactions, Xu Mu rubbed his nose and was a bit speechless.
He guessed that his sudden increase in spiritual pressure from reaching Foundation Establishment Stage led Lan Shijin to the misunderstanding.
The array in front of him could not keep him out, but there was no need for him to forcefully break through it. With a glint in his eye, he had an idea.
Friend Lan, I remember leaving a spirit bird egg with you before I left. Is it still there?” Xu Mu asked with a smile.
Spirit bird egg?”
Everyone was stunned and looked at Lan Shijin in puzzlement, guessing that it might be the egg of a powerful exotic beast that Xu Mu had left with Lan Shijin for hatching.
Under everyone’s watchful gaze, Lan Shijin’s fair and pretty face reddened at a visible pace.
That rascal brought up such a matter in front of so many people!
She clenched her teeth in both embarrassment and anger and retorted, “Of course it’s there! If you don’t finish it later, see how I’ll deal with you!”
Having said this, she deactivated the array and stormily reentered the house.
Everyone was left in a fog by these two, but since Lan Shijin had deactivated the array, they were convinced that it must indeed be Xu Mu.
Husband, have you advanced to the Foundation Establishment Stage?
Ye Yingying dived into his arms, looked up at his face, and asked.
Everyone in the yard looked at Xu Mu. Even Lan Shijin who had entered the house stopped in her tracks.
Although they all had sensed the powerful spiritual pressure distinctive of the Foundation Establishment Stage emanating from him, they dared not make any assumptions until Xu Mu confirmed it himself.
It was the Foundation Establishment Stage, after all!
A realm that countless Qi Cultivators dream of reaching!
Except for Leng Yuening, who had a glimmer of hope, others didn’t even dare to fantasize about it.
Yes.
Xu Mu nodded with a smile.
However, Ye Yingying broke into tears of joy.
I knew it… I just knew Husband could do it!