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Chapter 449 Cangli's Strength

Although Zhong Wuye tried his best to fight back, he was still no match for Taotie's endless and violent attack.

Just when she was about to meet with an accident, a figure suddenly appeared in the air, like a crane in the sky, and slapped out a wave of air with one palm, which immediately splashed away the Taotie's monstrous blazing force field.

Cang Li, dressed in a long, azure robe, his white hair dancing in the wind, stood tall and handsome, exuding the air of a leisurely, sage. His movements were as graceful as an immortal's, his cloud-stepping steps akin to a state of agility. His quiet arrival alone betrayed the unrivalled demeanour of a reclusive master.

Zhong Wuye was overjoyed.

As expected, Elder Cangli attacked with unerring precision, his inner strength unfathomable, his inner qi flowing gracefully and smoothly, like a peerless art passed down from ancient times. Suddenly, the Taotie's entire remnant of demonic techniques was outmatched, and they were utterly defeated, stumbling again and again.

Elder Cangli said as he attacked: "Everyone, please do not linger here. I will create an opportunity for you to evacuate as soon as possible!"

Sure enough, he waved out a gentle vortex of swirling clouds with one hand, and effortlessly took the Taotie away from Zhong Wuye and others.

Zhong Wuye and his group took the opportunity to leave the city gate. Elder Cangli also made a gesture, and immediately a group of young disciples from the head sect escorted them all the way. The battle scenes they witnessed along the way were extremely tragic, and the devastating ruins left by the rampant nightmares were everywhere, which was thrilling.

However, whenever they encountered monsters on the road, Elder Cangli would always point his finger and easily resolve the danger, and finally allowed the group to safely arrive at the gate of the Cardinal Court.

At that moment, the gates of the Cardinal Court were flung wide open, and from within came the incessant sound of steel clashing, evidently a fierce battle unfolding within. When Zhong Wuye and his companions finally burst through the gates, they were greeted by a white-hot melee! Groups of elders and disciples stood within and outside the gates, desperately engaging a group of demons.

The monsters, each with a hideous, distorted appearance and covered in fur, frantically tore at the city gates, desperately trying to break through the Cardinal Court's defenses. The disciples who came to fight were overwhelmed, desperately trying to stop the monsters' attacks.

I saw a young leader attacking from a short distance, and with his internal force, he shocked the two monsters so much that they suffered internal injuries and became ferocious, and the external force suddenly backfired.

At this moment, Elder Cangli, along with Zhong Wuye and his party, slowly walked into the gate, and immediately a group of academicians came forward to greet them respectfully.

"Elder Cangli's moves are truly extraordinary!" The person who spoke was the sect leader, Elder Yu Yaoheng. Upon seeing Cangli, he immediately bowed to greet him.

Cangli responded calmly, "Our academy is under siege, so naturally I have to do my best. I'm here to help today and to temporarily escort Zhong Wuye and the others to stay. You'd better be more careful."

Yu Yaoheng couldn't help but glance at Zhong Wuye and the others, then he respectfully returned the greeting and turned around to devote all his energy to the battle to guard the gate.

Zhong Wuye was led into the courtyard. Before he could even take in the magnificent aura, a strange rectangular dome-shaped experience cabin appeared before his eyes. A young disciple guarding the courtyard told him that this was the magical "virtual realm" created by the master through his unique skills. Once inside, one could use thoughts to drive the energy within the cabin, transforming reality into illusion, and immersing oneself in the realm for an augmented reality experience.

Above the square, the Tianyuan barrier protecting the Cardinal Court was trembling slightly, and a murderous aura was blowing towards them. Zhong Wuye shuddered, his face solemn: "The demon army has begun to approach!"

She soared into the air, passing over the arched gates of the square and gazing at the battle unfolding outside. She saw a dark fog rising from the horizon, and waves of magical energy surged endlessly towards the barrier, crashing and surging wildly. The gap was widening, threatening to burst at any moment!
Zhong Wuye gritted his teeth and couldn't help but swing his sword in the air. A flash of sword light suddenly shot out, splitting the black fog in front of him. "It's time to fight my way out of the encirclement and teach these demons a lesson!"

She spun around and landed back on the square, then waved her hand to summon a Soul Sword. The blade was as black as ink, and the edge was faintly cold. "Dark Wind Carving Sword Technique, Soul Slash!"

Zhong Wuye concentrated on his stance and suddenly took a step forward. The long sword in his hand suddenly transformed into dozens of shadow swords in parallel, shooting towards the area where the magic fog was most dense. After a loud noise that pierced the clouds and cracked the rocks, the black fog dispersed, revealing a gap cut in the center.

"The defense of the Cardinal Court has been exposed!" She shouted, forming a seal with one hand, and a large vortex of fire phoenix surged out from her palm, sealing the crack tightly.

Instantly, the demon army's roars echoed from all directions like wolves' howls. Thousands of black rays shot out from the sea of ​​fog, blasting indestructibly towards G-chan and the gates of the Cardinal Court!
She calmly pressed her hands together, and the Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams formation beneath her feet suddenly lit up, a translucent force field covering the entire square. Countless black rays of light transformed into energy ripples on the force field, dissipating into nothingness.

"fight back!"

She shouted loudly, forming eight or nine long, narrow hand seals. From her palms, a blazing fire dragon emerged. The dragon circled in the air, then rose fiercely, its bloody mouth wide open like molten lava, and roared towards the center of the demonic fog!
The sea of ​​fog exploded with terrifying energy waves, and countless screams were deafening. For a moment, the offensive slowed down. But Zhong Wuye was not going to relax easily. She leaped high into the sky, pointing her palms to the sky:
"All under heaven share the same ancestor, and all possess compassion! Take care, Sanqian, and do your utmost to protect your people!"

As soon as he finished speaking, sand and rocks flew across the sky. A giant golden bronze statue, unharmed by water and fire, descended from the sky, stepping on the clouds. Wearing a monk's bowl and chanting Sanskrit scriptures, it stood over ten feet tall! This was the statue that guarded the Cardinal Court!
Zhong Wuye landed back in the square and took orders from the giant statue:
"I hereby issue an order! Now that the demonic army is pressing in, we sincerely turn our killing into compassion for life, hoping only that the trapped beasts will be free, and that the war will cease and we will return to our true selves!"

The golden statue muttered silently for a moment, then nodded slowly. Then, golden light gradually gathered in its hands, condensing into a giant golden wheel orb, which it raised high above its head.

"Save all those who are destined to be saved, Lotus World, may this golden wheel never be haunted by evil spirits, and may it warm all things!"

In an instant, the golden wheel pearl broke open and emitted golden light. Thousands of mustard seed-sized golden lights burst out from it, turning into countless swirling golden lotus flowers, flying silently towards the black fog of the demon army.

Zhong Wuye also took advantage of the opportunity, leaping into the air, his sword blazing, joining the fray alongside Hua Yu. She would sometimes chant, sometimes roar with magical power, her sword's momentum unpredictable, and wherever she went, she would temporarily halt the tide of black fog.

A fierce battle continued like this, gradually slowing down. As the last trace of black fog gradually dissipated, the barrier of the Cardinal Court was completely stable as before.

At this moment, Zhong Wuye had entered her optimal state for combat. She only needed to concentrate her mind to command this enormous figure. Her movements were as nimble as a dragon, and the power of her fists and palms was like that of a ferocious tiger or dragon from eternity!
Every move shook the battlefield, unleashing unprecedented might. He could even peer through the statue's perspective and see the moving, spirited battles of the various sect leaders and their disciples, each responding to the other's orders.
Next, Zhong Wuye, using his extraordinary form to unleash all his strength, engaged in a bloody battle with the legions of demonic creatures! After countless rounds, under Zhong Wuye's command, the ferocious demonic shadows were finally destroyed. As the last trace of hostility vanished from the virtual world, consciousness suddenly returned to reality.

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The sounds of fighting inside and outside the Cardinal Court were deafening.

Countless nightmare demons frantically attacked the courtyard gate, while the head disciple and guest cultivators struggled to resist. Just when the two sides were deadlocked, Elder Cangli suddenly took action and seized control of the battle.

Cangli's figure flashed and he stood in front of the defense line in an elegant and graceful manner.

His eyes were slightly closed, his face as calm as water, as if he were in an unprecedented state of emptiness. As he gently raised a white hand, the surrounding air suddenly became turbulent and surged, and the entire courtyard was instantly engulfed by a tornado of turbulent air.

All the nightmare demons, faced with the sweeping strong wind and huge waves, instantly fell into an abyss from which there was no escape, howling miserably and scattering in all directions.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, everyone finally broke through the inner and outer defenses. Elder Cangli, along with Zhong Wuye and the others, quickly entered the courtyard, where they were greeted by the head elder Yu Yaoheng and others.

"This failed attack is nothing more than a petty trick of the Taotie," Cangli said calmly with a firm tone, "I have already shown the Tongqu people a secret passage that can lead them to Chencang underground and directly to Lincheng in Beilu. Let's set off quickly."

Zhong Wuye was stunned when he heard this, and his face showed a sleepy look: "But the restriction on Tana..."

She was about to say something when she was interrupted by Cangli's gesture.

"Miss Tana has an extraordinary destiny and will surely rise to prominence. However, now that she has been afflicted by the calamity, she has truly been trapped by the evil that will take time to overcome."

Cangli said this, turning his gaze to the calm and composed Tana: "How about I temporarily remove the restrictions for you, and then completely heal you when we get to Beilu. That place is the former site of the Northern Zhou royal family, and there's plenty of resources."

As he spoke, Cangli began to move his fingers quickly again. In an instant, the heavy restraining force in Tana's body was gradually removed.

Tana's expression relaxed and her face was full of gratitude.

Zhong Wuye finally understood that Elder Cangli's move was to let everyone go to Beilu first to avoid the demonic threat, while he himself would stay in the Cardinal Court.

Tana's restrictions could only be completely lifted during the Northern Zhou Dynasty.

At this moment, Cangli turned to Zhong Wuye and said, "Miss Zhong Wuye, you once obtained the remains of a dragon from the Grand Tutor's Mansion. Those were the remains of Qiuniu, one of the Nine Sons of the Dragon, who perished during the great war between gods and demons. This one remains alone is not enough. You must find the remains of the other eight of the Nine Sons of the Dragon in order to re-condense the Yinglong bloodline and open the path to the Xuantian Dragon Territory."

Zhong Wuye listened with awe and nodded repeatedly.

It turns out that the remains of the nine sons of the great god and demon were scattered all over the world, and they are the key to Yinglong's revival today! And the one he picked up before was actually one of them.

Cangli's revelation has pointed out the way forward for her.

"Okay, you all should stop hanging around here."

Cangli's tone suddenly changed, with a hint of determination: "This demonic chaos is far from easy to resolve. I still have to find a way to deal with the Taotie to buy you some time."

As soon as he finished speaking, purple lightning flashed in the distant sky, followed by several gusts of extremely fierce and cold force fields that swiftly attacked, pressing down Zhong Wuye and others so that they had no way to escape.

It was the return of Taotie.

The demon's glare was fierce, and its two giant arms danced with devastating moves like a storm, instantly shattering the Cardinal Court's defenses. Facing this blazing destructive force field, Elder Cangli's face was solemn, and he formed seals with his hands, ready to meet the enemy.

He took a deep breath, and suddenly, a surge of energy surged through him, his internal energy flowing endlessly and converging into one place. In the blink of an eye, a huge pattern appeared in his flesh, and a glittering clone leaped out of his body!
This is exactly the power of the legendary Beidou Star Lord's immortal body!
Zhong Wuye stared in amazement at the human-shaped light and shadow gradually taking shape in mid-air. After a brief transformation, it turned into an extraordinary and heroic figure, like a god or a general, standing proudly behind Cangli.

When his whole body flashed with flames, he waved his hand and created an endless vortex of stars, which flooded forward with a cloud of transcendent fighting spirit! With a loud bang, this unparalleled star-force wind directly bounced off and defeated the terrifying force field of Taotie.

Elder Cangli's towering figure instantly rose like a fang, his entire body transforming into a divine sword being unsheathed! His palms merged with his fighting spirit, and he shouted in unison, "Kill!"

The sound was followed by a wave of explosions like an iron tiger falling to the ground. In a flash of thunder, Cangli's palm force had already hit Taotie's face!
Taotie howled miserably, almost screaming to the heavens. But the chopping hand move had not yet stopped, and Cangli roared again, "Cut!"

His immortal body immediately unleashed another powerful, overwhelming blow. Repeatedly, the two yin and yang merged into one, each strike flowing seamlessly into the next, only then could this unparalleled, supreme true power be formed!
When Zhong Wuye and others witnessed this process, they felt as if they were in a vortex of monstrous divine thunder that burned for 90,000 miles. They could not imagine any more terrifying power in their lives.

Several Taotie had already been seriously injured, with wounds all over their bodies, and they exploded and died with a loud bang! This is the true strength of Elder Cangli, which is enough to single-handedly fight against the leader of the demons.

After that, Cangli turned around and waved to everyone: "Let's go!"

He was exhausted, his expression gloomy. Zhong Wuye then realized that in order to buy time for everyone to evacuate, Cangli had actually used up his last breath and forcibly detonated his internal energy, even using up his inner core.

Such a great loss of vitality really made him feel out of his wits.

At the last moment when Zhong Wuye was about to enter the secret passage, a strong and deadly force grabbed the corner of his clothes.

He looked back and saw that it was Elder Cangli, who used the last bit of his strength to force the mask relic he had obtained from Qiuniu's body into Zhong Wuye's hands.

Then he stared at Zhong Wuye intently and said in a hoarse voice, "Hurry up and accept this. This is the foundation I taught you back then. Don't let it go to waste."

Before he finished speaking, Zhong Wuye's world suddenly spun around.

She felt her whole body freezing to the bone, and looked in disbelief at the almost exhausted figure in front of her.

It turns out that the mysterious masked master who taught her martial arts in the back mountain at that moment was none other than the current Elder Cangli?!
Just as Zhong Wuye was stunned and bewildered, Cangli's figure was enveloped by a large demonic shadow. A moment later, the shadow dissipated, revealing Cangli lying on the ground, his blood blooming into a cruel red lotus around him. His expression was serene and empty, as if he would die at any moment.

Zhong Wuye burst into tears, his hands shaking.

She looked at the blood-stained mask in her hand and finally understood that what she had been receiving for so many years was the inheritance from this supreme master.

It was a pity that her mentor had exhausted all his strength and unfulfilled ambitions, and had died before her very eyes.
Just when Zhong Wuye was heartbroken, Tana gently pulled her hand and said, "Let's go first. We must survive so that we can avenge our master!"

Zhong Wuye was extremely sad, but the tragic scene after the bloody battle cheered her up.

She clutched the mask tightly in her hand, gritted her teeth, turned around and disappeared to the other end of the secret passage.

(End of this chapter)