255: Flaming Palm Disappears

The ice cliffs of Hanyue Valley shimmered with cold light under the moonlight. Jun Xiaoyao stood on the stargazing platform at the top of the Hanyue Valley Underground Palace, his fingertips twisting a Jade Slip just confiscated from Elder Xuan Feng.

The Jade Slip was engraved with the Mind-Cultivation Technique of the Wind-Controlling Art of the Xuantian Holy Land; the handwriting was delicate, clearly from a woman's hand. Zhao Gao knelt silently at the foot of the steps.

He presented a gold-stamped invitation—sent by the Prefect of Qingzhou, inviting the Young Master of Tianwaitian to a banquet in three days. Ostensibly, it was to celebrate the extermination of the remnants of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, but in reality, he wanted to probe the bottom line of Beyond Heaven.

The Prefect's banquet, we won't go. Jun Xiaoyao threw the Jade Slip to Zhao Gao. Let Yue Fei take ten Black Armor Elite Soldiers and say that I am in secluded Cultivate and inconvenient to meet guests.

He paused and added, Tell Yue Fei, if anyone mentions the Xuantian Holy Land during the banquet, just say 'each according to their own ability,' and say nothing more.

Zhao Gao took the Jade Slip and said, Young Lord, Mysterious Dust Master has sent Elder Xuan Huo with eight hundred law enforcement guards to attack the east mountain path tomorrow at the hour of the rabbit. It is said that Elder Xuan Huo has refined the 'Burning Heaven Hand,' and his palm power can melt gold and dissolve iron, which even the Black Armor cannot block.

Jun Xiaoyao looked up at the starry sky; the alignment of the Big Dipper happened to overlap with the runes of the summoning array.

He traced a crescent-shaped trajectory on the stone table of the stargazing platform: Just right, the newly summoned person should come in handy.

1. Azure Dragon Descends to the World

The summoning array at the bottom of the underground palace suddenly lit up with crimson light, more intense than when General Zhao Yun descended. In the light, there was a faint roar of a Dragon, and a green-robed figure stepped out through the flames, holding a green dragon crescent blade, his face like a red date; it was Guan Yu from the romance of the three kingdoms.

[Summoning Successful]

[Character: Guan Yu]

[From: romance of the three kingdoms World]

[Realm: Late Heaven-Man Realm]

[Martial Skill Cultivation Technique: 1. green dragon crescent blade (Perfection) — The saber momentum is heavy and fierce, capable of splitting mountains and breaking peaks. 2. Spring and Autumn Saber Technique (Major Achievement) — Using righteousness as the edge, the Saber Intent is awe-inspiring, specializing in overcoming evil fire. 3. Dragging Saber Strategy (Minor Achievement) — Pretending to flee, then turning back to strike when the enemy pursues, catching them off guard.]

[Loyalty: 95%]

Guan, greets the Young Lord. Guan Yu knelt on one knee, his voice like a great bell. When the green dragon crescent blade rested on the ground, the blade reflected the cold light of his phoenix eyes.

Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly and pointed to the mountain path on the east side of the sand table: Elder Xuan Huo's Burning Heaven Hand is extremely Yang and fierce; General Guan needs to meet him. Remember, leave him alive.

Guan Yu stood up, his phoenix eyes scanned the sand table, and he said in a deep voice: Young Lord, rest assured, Guan will not fail his mission.

2. The Flames on the East Mountain Path

The next day at the hour of the rabbit, the morning mist on the east mountain path had not yet dissipated when Elder Xuan Huo arrived with eight hundred law enforcement guards. He was shirtless, his arms wrapped in crimson flames. Every step he took, the ice under his feet made a sizzling sound, melting into water.

Jun Xiaoyao, get out and die! Elder Xuan Huo's Burning Heaven Hand struck out, and a ten-zhang-long flame palm print rushed straight to the valley entrance, crashing into the ice wall and exploding, instantly melting a gap a zhang wide.

Your opponent is me. Guan Yu's voice came from behind the gap. He held the green dragon crescent blade horizontally, the cold light of the blade colliding with the flames, condensing into white mist in mid-air.

Seeing it was Guan Yu, a flash of disdain crossed Elder Xuan Huo's eyes: Another one here to die! He struck with both palms, and countless flames entangled Guan Yu like poisonous snakes. Wherever they passed, the trees on both sides of the mountain path burned into charcoal.

Guan Yu snorted coldly, and the green dragon crescent blade swept across. The wind of the blade carried awe-inspiring righteousness, actually splitting the flames in two. A petty trick. He urged his fire-red warhorse, the blade momentum heavy as Mount Tai pressing down, striking straight at Elder Xuan Huo's face.

Elder Xuan Huo did not expect the opponent's blade to be so rigid and fierce, so he hurriedly retreated, condensing a fire shield in front of him with both palms. With a loud clang, the blade and shield collided, flames splashed, and Elder Xuan Huo was sent flying backward, the flames on his arms dimming a bit.

Good blade! Elder Xuan Huo was both shocked and angry. He pushed the Burning Heaven Hand to the extreme, the flames around his body surged, and actually turned into a fire lion pouncing on Guan Yu.

Guan Yu did not dodge or avoid. He unleashed the Spring and Autumn Saber Technique. The Saber Intent integrated with the Qi of loyalty from the Spring and Autumn, actually causing the fire lion's movements to lag for an instant. Just at this moment, he suddenly pulled the reins and turned his horse, dragging the green dragon crescent blade on the ground—this was the starting move of the Dragging Saber Strategy.

Elder Xuan Huo thought he was exhausted, and chased after him with a grimace: Die!

Just as the fire lion was about to pounce on Guan Yu's back, Guan Yu suddenly turned around, and the green dragon crescent blade slashed down with the force of a thousand jun. The blade drew a perfect arc, striking the top of the fire lion's head. With a crack, the fire lion dissipated, and Elder Xuan Huo's left arm broke in response. Fresh blood sprayed into the flames, emitting a pungent burnt smell.

Ah! Elder Xuan Huo fell to the ground screaming, looking at his severed left arm with eyes full of fear.

The eight hundred law enforcement guards were in chaos. Guan Yu spurred his horse and raised his blade; the green dragon crescent blade moved as if in an empty land. Wherever the blade light passed, the weapons of the law enforcement guards broke one after another, but not a single one was killed—he kept Jun Xiaoyao's order in mind: injure but do not kill.

Half an hour later, the east mountain path was completely quiet. The eight hundred law enforcement guards were lying or kneeling, all injured. Elder Xuan Huo was chained to an ice pillar, and the wound on his left arm was still emitting black smoke.

3. Mysterious Dust Master's Madness

Inside the main camp of Duan Yun Ridge, Mysterious Dust Master looked at the remnants who fled back, and hearing the news that Elder Xuan Huo had been captured, he suddenly smashed the teacup on the table: Useless! All useless!

Elder Xuan Shui looked solemn: The law enforcement guards have lost more than half, and Elders Xuan Feng and Xuan Huo have been captured. If we continue to fight, we are afraid that the whole army will be wiped out.

Retreat? A trace of madness flashed in Mysterious Dust Master's eyes, When has my Xuantian Holy Land ever suffered such a loss! Pass my order, enable the Xuantian World-Extinguishing Formation, even if it costs a hundred years of Foundation, I will make Hanyue Valley turn into scorched earth!

Elder Xuan Shui was shocked: No! Once the World-Extinguishing Formation is activated, the surrounding hundred miles will be razed to the ground, and even we may not be able to retreat unscathed!

So what? Mysterious Dust Master looked ferocious, Things I can't get, no one else should think of getting! He took a blood-colored Jade Slip from his arms, which was the key to starting the World-Extinguishing Formation.

4. The Underground Palace's Response

Inside the Hanyue Valley Underground Palace, Jun Xiaoyao looked at the movements of Mysterious Dust Master on the crystal panel, his brows slightly furrowed. Inquirer of All Matters rushed over, the secret letter in his hand drew the diagram of the Xuantian World-Extinguishing Formation: Young Lord, this Formation uses the bones of three Land Immortal Realm experts as the Formation eye, drawing on the century of spiritual power of the Holy Land, its power is comparable to a full-strength strike of the Void Shattering Realm!

The bones of Land Immortal Realm experts? Jun Xiaoyao tapped his fingertips on the panel, calling up the secret information of the Xuantian Holy Land, So after Mysterious Mechanism Master passed away, Mysterious Dust Master actually refined his bones into the Formation eye.

General Zhao Yun clasped his fists and said: Young Lord, the general is willing to lead the Black Armor Elite Soldiers to raid and destroy the Formation eye!

Guan Yu also said: Guan is willing to go together.

Jun Xiaoyao shook his head: The protective shield of the World-Extinguishing Formation is indestructible; breaking in hard will only be dying in vain. He looked at the summoning array, the spiritual light in the array was more prosperous than when Guan Yu descended, and there was a faint interweaving of Buddha light and golden light, I have to invite new helpers.

5. New Summoning: Living Buddha and God of War

The summoning array suddenly lit up with gold, red, and blue lights, and Buddha chants and war songs came from the light. Two figures walked out at the same time. On the left was Ji Gong, wearing a cassock and holding prayer beads; on the right was Lu Bu, wearing golden armor and holding a painted halberd of heavenly majesty.

[Summoning Successful]

[Character: Ji Gong]

[From: The Complete Biography of Ji Gong World]

[Realm: Earthly Immortal Early-Stage]

[Martial Skill Cultivation Technique: 1. Arhat Overturning Seal (Perfection) — Buddha light condenses into a seal, which can break the world's evil Formations. 2. Drunken Arhat Fist (Major Achievement) — Seemingly crazy, but actually contains Buddhist principles, using softness to overcome hardness. 3. Qiankun Bag (Minor Achievement) — Can store everything, even spiritual power can be contained.]

[Loyalty: 85%]

[Summoning Successful]

[Character: Lu Bu]

[From: romance of the three kingdoms World]

[Realm: Earthly Immortal Early-Stage]

[Martial Skill Cultivation Technique: 1. Painted Halberd of Heavenly Majesty Technique (Perfection) — The halberd technique is unparalleled, capable of resisting thousands of troops. 2. Red Hare Speed (Major Achievement) — The equestrian skills are the best in the world, as fast as lightning. 3. Overlord Aura (Minor Achievement) — The Aura shocks the mind, the weak collapse without fighting.]

[Loyalty: 80%]

Hehe, is this the Young Master of Tianwaitian? Ji Gong shook his broken fan, poured a drink into his mouth from his wine gourd, I heard there is excitement to watch?

Lu Bu stood proudly on the side, the painted halberd of heavenly majesty slanted to the ground, and the breath of the Red Hare condensed into white mist on the ice ground: Who is the opponent?

Jun Xiaoyao looked at the two Land Immortal Realm powerhouses on the panel, and a flash of satisfaction crossed his eyes: The Xuantian World-Extinguishing Formation needs the two of you to join forces to break it.

Ji Gong fanned his broken fan: Simple, leave it to me.

Lu Bu snorted coldly: Just right to move my muscles and bones.

Outside Hanyue Valley, the Xuantian World-Extinguishing Formation of Duan Yun Ridge had already begun to operate. Blood-colored light covered the sky, and the earth was trembling. Jun Xiaoyao stood on the stargazing platform.

Watching the golden and red lights rushing towards Duan Yun Ridge on the crystal panel, the corners of his mouth curled into a cold arc—Mysterious Dust Master, your madness should end.