Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 354 - 334: Daoist Soldier Emerges, The Great Battle Begins!

All eyes turned to the scene unfolding.

Master Fei Huo, clad in a voluminous Daoist robe, stepped forward from the clouds above, his voice thundering down to Fiery Fire Island, "Demon Path Fei Huo, how dare you slay a True Man of the Annihilation Divine Sect! Show yourself and accept your death!"

With these words, not a hint of mercy was extended.

Three thousand Armored Soldiers stood in formation behind him, their long spears a forest, their Armor gleaming. Silent they stood, making no sound.

Only the clouds beneath their feet proliferated, and the solemn silence brought an immense pressure. Only Master Fei Huo's booming voice stirred the waves of Illusion Wave Sea, surging tens of feet high.

Li Gou and Master Xuan Yan stood quietly, their gaze fixed on Fiery Fire Island below.

The roaring voice of Master Fei Huo then saw Fiery Fire Island's layers of Arrays open up, and a Daoist clad in a red Magic Robe stepped out.

"The Fiery Fire Wanderer!"

"Demon Path!"

In an instant.

Gaze from all directions was cast upon them.

Three thousand Armored Soldiers glared with anger.

The three Great True Men all looked on at once.

Lu Qingfeng looked up, gazing at the layers of clouds in the sky.

Master Fei Huo's eyes happened to meet his, and upon seeing the other's calm demeanor and complete lack of fear, rage immediately surged within him. He shouted, "Demon path, will you not surrender at once or must we wait even longer?"

"Enough noise!"

Lu Qingfeng waved his sleeve majestically.

Boom!

Three thousand six hundred Xuanming Yin Soldiers arrayed behind him, their presence rivaling the Hundred Battle Daoist Soldiers above. Moreover, at the very front stood nine Dutian Ghost Generals, exuding the domineering pressure of Golden Core Peak strength.

Three thousand six hundred Yin Soldiers faced off against the three thousand Armored Soldiers above.

Lu Qingfeng, leading the Nine Great Golden Core Dao Soldiers, stood off against the Impermanence Three Friends at a distance.

"This—"

"Daoist Soldiers?!"

"The Fiery Fire Wanderer has Daoist Soldiers too?"

"Judging by the momentum, they seem no weaker than the Hundred Battle Daoist Soldiers of the Annihilation Divine Sect!"

As the Ghost General Yin Soldiers stepped forward together, a burst of astonished cries spread from all sides, disbelief palpable.

How rare were Daoist Soldiers?

Even the Annihilation Divine Sect had only nineteen 'Hundred Battle Daoist Soldiers' at their disposal. Feiyan Pavilion, an establishment with a reputation on par with the Annihilation Divine Sect, did not even possess a single Daoist Soldier.

Not to mention how difficult it was to come by methods to refine Daoist Soldiers.

Cultivating a corps of Daoist Soldiers alone required generations and countless resources from an Immortal Sect. A solitary individual would need extremely good fortunes or encounter methods such as the Fire Crow Daoist Soldiers or Water Dao Soldiers, which could rapidly cultivate powerful Daoist Soldiers by hunting mighty demonic beings.

Otherwise.

It would be challenging to cultivate an organized corps of Daoist Soldiers.

But now.

The previously unassuming Fiery Fire Wanderer suddenly summoned three thousand six hundred Daoist Soldiers? Even surpassing the Hundred Battle Daoist Soldiers? And even included nine domineering Daoist Soldiers with auras as formidable as those in the Golden Core Realm?!

"This battle, it's uncertain now!"

"With Daoist Soldiers in hand, the Fiery Fire Wanderer might have a powerful force backing him."

Previously thought to be merely a Fifth-Order Alchemist, yet revealed to be a powerful figure in the Golden Core Realm. It seemed to end there, but who could have foreseen the summoning of Daoist Soldiers like a forest.

All cultivators present turned their attention toward Fiery Fire Island, where the Fiery Fire Wanderer, leading his Daoist Soldiers, stood opposite the three great True Men and three thousand Daoist Soldiers of the Annihilation Divine Sect in the sky. The atmosphere was seething in anticipation.

Thus.

What initially seemed a one-sided situation now underwent a dramatic shift.

Above in the clouds.

Even Master Fei Huo was shocked into silence, his eyes uncertain as they swept over Lu Qingfeng and the Ghost General Yin Soldiers behind him. He couldn't help but transmit a message to Li Gou and Master Xuan Yan, "Do the two elder brothers know of the origins of these Daoist Soldiers? Does this Fiery Fire Wanderer have an exceptional background?"

Daoist Soldiers.

They represented not just strength but also status and background. Given the vast breadth of the Three Mountains and Nine Waters, if they had provoked someone formidable, even the Annihilation Divine Sect would have to be wary.

Li Gou and Master Xuan Yan exchanged glances, both quietly shaking their heads.

Li Gou's gaze lingered on the Yin Soldiers Ghost Generals, assessing them, and after a moment, he transmitted back, "These Daoist Soldiers are filled with a chilling Yin Qi, yet pure as a Yin God; they bear some resemblance to the 'Xuan Sha Dao Bing' of Dengying Gorge Seven Absolute Immortal Sect, yet there are differences. I have perused the records of Daoist Soldiers from all corners of the Three Mountains and Nine Waters and have never seen such Daoist Soldiers."

"I have never heard of them either."

Master Xuan Yan transmitted back, pondering the situation, sensing it grew somewhat awkward, then stepped forward and called out robustly to the figure below, "Fellow Daoist, you killed our Gathering Law True Man of the Annihilation Divine Sect. Please state your name; this matter must be accounted for."

His tone still carried an air of dominance and force.

But those with keen ears could detect the underlying intent to find a way out, possibly to make peace should the Fiery Fire Wanderer reveal an unoffending lineage.

However.

Lu Qingfeng had no such lineage to announce, no prestigious identity to flaunt.

He scoffed, "Your Gathering Law True Man of the Annihilation Divine Sect first barged into my abode uninvited and then harbored killing intent. What nerve you have to come back to Illusion Wave Sea!"

A breeze swept across Fiery Fire Island, fluttering Lu Qingfeng's red Daoist robe.

Standing at the center.

His stature seemed imposing, completely unconcerned by the Annihilation Divine Sect, yet he shared no identity.

Cultivators from all sides conjectured, equally uncertain of the Fiery Fire Wanderer's origins.

This figure had always been shrouded in mystery.

Appearing out of nowhere to take control of Illusion Wave Sea, he had left behind no traces before this point. But such cultivators could easily traverse territories, regions, and even the vast landscape boundaries between the Three Mountains and Nine Waters.

It's not uncommon to be unable to trace someone's origins.

In the heavens,

Above the clouds,

Li Gou, Master Xuan Yan, and Master Fei Huo looked at each other.

Still, it was Master Xuan Yan who secretly transmitted his voice, "Let's test the waters first. Be mindful in making your move; corner him into a desperate situation. If he still doesn't reveal his origins, he most likely lacks a significant background and has simply encountered an opportunity. We can capture or kill him directly; it might even turn out to be a stroke of luck for the three of us brothers."

"If he has an impressive background and we have not harmed his life, then the misunderstanding can be resolved. A fight turned to friendship, and we can shake hands and be happy about it."

Thus they could advance or retreat.

Li Gou heard this and turned to look at Master Fei Huo,

Who immediately signalled with his eyes and, with a grin, called out from above, "Relying on a grand Daoist Soldier formation, yet who knows if it's just for show. You rat, hiding your head and showing your tail, today I'll let you know the might of our Annihilation Divine Sect's 'Hundred Battle Daoist Soldiers'!"

With that,

He unleashed the imposing pressure of the Golden Core Realm that covered an eight hundred li radius, enveloping the entirety of Fiery Fire Island. Under the tremendous pressure, the waves swelled, rising a hundred zhang high and surging towards Fiery Fire Island.

"Don't flatter yourself with words. Whether it's for show or not, we'll know after a fight."

Lu Qingfeng didn't want to waste words, his thoughts moved—

"Charge!"

Three thousand six hundred Xuanming Yin Soldiers shouted in unison, and the Zhushan Huayu Formation shot straight up towards the heavens.

Boom, boom, boom!

In the thunderous noise, Lu Qingfeng hesitated not one bit and, in a blink, soared into the sky. He waved his hand to unleash a sky full of Demon Flames, directly blocking off the three True Men and the three thousand Armored Soldiers behind them.

The nine Golden Core Ghost Generals followed closely behind, while the Zhu Rong Demon God emerged from within him with the Du Tian Fierce Fire God Flag, directly charging at Li Gou, Master Xuan Yan, and Master Fei Huo.

It was thought that the Fiery Fire Wanderer positioned his troops to intimidate and prevent a fight, but unexpectedly, without any delay or dragging feet, they arranged the formation and brazenly struck first.

"Crafty Demon Path!"

"How dare you look down on our Annihilation Divine Sect!"

Master Fei Huo shouted angrily.

No more tolerance.

He advanced forward, directly summoning a green and blue radiance shaped like hooks. They twisted and intertwined, lunging straight at Lu Qingfeng.

"Dutian Demon Flames!"

A cold light flashed in Lu Qingfeng's eyes.

The remaining fourteen Golden Core Peak Dutian Ghost Generals from the Dutian Xuanming Strategy continuously provided power. The Dutian Creation Pool roared into action, refining Human Bodies, Spirit Stones, and Green Cloth Warriors, supporting the consumption of the Dutian Ghost Generals.

Lu Qingfeng, with his cultivation, had long reached the peak of the Gathering Law, and his Mana was as deep as the ocean.

He unleashed the Dutian Demon Flames with a wave of his hand, fierce like dragons and tigers, rushing towards the double hooks. Hidden within were the Dutian Divine Slaughter forces, which, upon mere contact, sent the double hooks tumbling back with dimmed brilliance.

"Hiss!"

"What a peculiar flame!"

Master Fei Huo gripped the hooks, the treasure of his life's cultivation, and upon close inspection, was instantly terrified and pained.

His Sect Magical Artifact, named 'Mahayana Double Hooks,' was said to be a replica crafted after the Ancient Immortal Device 'Lie Que Double Hooks,' a treasure for subduing demons and protecting oneself.

After Master Fei Huo acquired them, he spent much effort and refined them to be in harmony with him. When activated, they turned into a green and blue hook-shaped brilliance, dividing and uniting at will, particularly not fearing evil contamination, moving with his heart. Lesser Flying Swords and ordinary Magical Artifacts caught by them would shatter immediately upon a hook and twist, losing their spiritual power. It was truly formidable. If a True Man's True Body was caught, it would be severely damaged.

It was a Sixth Rank Magic Artifact, intertwined with his life, and also unafraid of evil contamination. But in just one clash, the spirit light dissipated, the spirituality was damaged, and the foundation was ruined.

How could he not be terrified?

And not only was its power greatly reduced, but it would also require decades of painstaking refinement to restore it.

How could he not be in pain?

"Wrap them, Demon Flames!"

Lu Qingfeng did not stop.

Having 'Enlightened' eight times day and night in the game, contemplating for eight years, equal to sixteen hundred years of bitter cultivation, the 'Dutian Demon Flames' took advantage of Master Fei Huo retracting his Magic Artifact and immediately enveloped them, pressing an attack.

"Not good!"

Master Fei Huo felt a foreboding in his heart, carefully controlling the Mahayana Double Hooks to strike the Demon Flames while casting a spell, opening the third eye on his forehead. Divine Light shot forth, attempting to pierce through Lu Qingfeng.

"Annihilation Divine Eye!?"

Lu Qingfeng sneered coldly, full of disdain.

With a flick of his hand, the Demon Flames boiled upon collision; he didn't even need to summon a Magic Artifact to fight Master Fei Huo on equal footing and gain the upper hand.

Master Fei Huo and his two companions had come with the intention to use their Golden Core Cultivation and three thousand Daoist Soldiers to suppress the Fiery Fire Wanderer with a thunderous dominance.

But who could have expected?

The Fiery Fire Wanderer also had undefeated Daoist Soldiers at his command, blocking the three thousand Armored Soldiers. Alone against Master Fei Huo, how could Lu Qingfeng be his match?

"Eldest brother!"

"Second brother!"

Master Fei Huo looked to both sides, intending to ask for help. One glance froze his heart.

He saw a Flame Demon God soaring into the sky, charging straight at Master Xuan Yan.

Lu Qingfeng had long heard of Master Xuan Yan, who was said to be a prodigy with extraordinary intellect and talent. He even managed to comprehend a technique called 'Separation and Reunion Mysterious Light' from one of the Annihilation Divine Sect's three great treasures, 'Separation and Reunion Divine Talisman.'

He refined it with Innate Pure Yang True Fire, cultivating an illusion that tugs at enemies' emotions and desires, causing them to destroy their own True Yuan, turning into demons, dissolving their form and essence.

He had quite a reputation.

Against Master Xuan Yan's move, the effect was no less than that of the Annihilation Divine Eye, and even more elusive.

However, Lu Qingfeng promptly sent the Zhu Rong Demon God to meet him. This Demon God was formed from Lu Qingfeng's Visualization of the All Heavens Demon Gods. Not to mention emotions and illusions, even if a demon descended right then, Zhu Rong Demon God could swallow it whole.

He was the perfect counter to Master Xuan Yan.