Fengyunlu

"You are such a stubborn guy, but now that we have come this far, let's work harder!" As soon as Luo Hongchen finished speaking, his momentum soared instantly. Without further hesitation, he stretched out his hand and took out a slightly wrinkled brocade album from his arms.

The album was glittering with gold, covered in talismans, set against a purple background. The cover was painted in a flamboyant style, the handwriting a bit sloppily. A large seal, inscribed in vermilion, read "Cang Qiong." It exuded an irresistible majesty, as if imbued with unfathomable profound truths, as if to say that beneath this heavenly canopy, no one could defy its will.

The album unfolded, revealing a figure, a sword, a jug of turbid wine, and the boundless sky and earth. A gentle rain fell on the earth, and the scenes of life emerged, while the sky was empty, without stars, without dawn, without change, without fate. Only a waning moon hung there, lonely, yet illuminating everything from afar.

This is the legendary Great Emperor Diagram!!

Zhuang Mo recognized it at a glance, and the sloppy man also recognized it. The person in the picture was none other than the founder of Xuanmen, Emperor Cang Qiong.

This diagram is a must-have treasure for every member of the Five Emperors of the Xuan Sect. Legend has it that during the succession to the throne of the Great Emperor, it is personally bestowed upon him by the Human Emperor at the Fengshan Terrace. Legend has it that this diagram can shift the laws of heaven, granting the temple its fortune, a treasure sought by all. At crucial moments, it can even represent the presence of the Human Emperor, possessing immeasurable power.

The Human Emperor, as the ruler of all living things, remains untouched by the heavens and earth, and all things remain unmoved. He possesses the ability to be invulnerable to all attacks and undeprivation. Although he cannot cultivate the mysteries of the Xuan Sect, his status is so high that even the masters of the Xuan Sect cannot harm him in the slightest, let alone avoid his injuries. Therefore, wherever the Human Emperor appears, he is respected by all within the Xuan Sect, and even those of evil ways must be treated with a certain degree of respect.

Luo Hongchen took out this picture now, hoping to use the majesty of the Human Emperor to resist the sharpness of the Hidden Sword Technique and try his best to protect the disciples of the Thunderbolt Hall and reduce casualties.

The next moment, Luo Hongchen gave a slight tremor of his hand, and the Great Emperor Diagram soared upward. The initially faint yellow light gradually grew stronger, until it covered the entire sky, obscuring even the purple clouds above. Thunder Mountain was enveloped in the yellow light, as if everything began to slow down, as if time froze at this moment.

"The Five Emperors casually drew it at the beginning, and in the hands of later generations, it was able to reach the state of immovability. It is really something to aspire to." The sloppy man finally spoke. As he praised, the giant sword in front of him seemed to be no longer so heavy, and the countless steel needles seemed to be falling apart and began to tremble.

However, upon closer inspection, the greatsword remained motionless, its movements becoming unusually slow, as if bound by some rule, yet struggling to break free. While it appeared powerful, it wasn't the time to wield it yet, nor was it the time to do so. After all, the slovenly man had long practiced the art of hidden swordsmanship, and the power of his sword was so overwhelming that even the entire Thundering Mountain couldn't withstand it.

"Since you know how powerful this picture is, you might as well listen to my advice, put down your weapons and leave. Why wait until old man Bai rushes over?" As Luo Hongchen spoke, the seal in his hand was completely completed.

After the seal dissipated, a flash of light appeared, and the Great Emperor's image suddenly vanished. Thunder Mountain trembled. The ground beneath my feet seemed to be covered with a light layer of dew, but this dew had a slightly yellowish hue. Stepping on it made my entire body's vital energy stagnate, and the flow of my vital energy began to slow.

The slovenly man remained silent, his eyes expression unchanged. Seeing him unmoved, Luo Hongchen stopped trying to persuade him and instead fixed his gaze on Lian Ali, then glanced at Zhuang Mo. After a moment, he shifted his gaze back, as if sensing something, and turned to look at Ji Bei Zhi Han.

In that direction, a streak of light came hurriedly, and not far behind it, there seemed to be countless auras following.

Luo Hongchen's eyes narrowed, and at the same time, he heard the hearty laughter in the flowing light: "Hahaha, Brother Canjian, please show mercy. Don't hurt my wife with that sword." Here it comes! ! Ah Li followed suit and his eyes drifted over. Zhuang Mo also turned to look.

At the same time, all the invading enemies on Thunder Mountain—including the new arrivals from the Immortal Demon Hall, the disciples of Beichen Palace, and the remaining disciples from the humbler sects who had attacked the mountain earlier—all seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. "Huh! The Demon King is coming!"

Speaking of the Demon King, this legendary figure in the martial arts world, the traces of time have left countless legends on him. His years of cultivation are a mystery, but everyone knows that during the most glorious period of the Han Clan, he was the leader of the Seven Kings, and his name resounded far and wide.

In that era, the good and evil factions in Xuanmen were fighting fiercely. Although the righteous side was slightly weaker, there was a big man, that was the Cangyun Emperor Bai Qianyi. As the leader of Xuanmen, his position had been unshakable for hundreds of years.

However, a mysterious master has also emerged from the evil ways. His origins are unknown, but his strength is unfathomable, rivaling even the Great Emperor Cang Yun. Some even believe he has the potential to become the true leader of the Xuan Sect. This master is the leader of the Han Sect, the Prisoner.

The prisoner commanded fifty-five supreme masters, each capable of founding their own sects. However, during the Jiazi War, these fifty-five masters were nearly annihilated, leaving only nine survivors. Among them, the two saints, the Two Saints of the Clouds, guarded the Han Clan's headquarters and did not participate in the final battle. However, thanks to the prisoner's dying request, they took care of his family and, when the headquarters was breached, fled to the Immortal Demon Island, ultimately surviving.

Of the eight individuals from the One Immortal, Three Supremes, and Four Evils, with the exception of Daojun Shenmu, one of the Three Supremes, who had perished earlier, the remaining seven perished from exhaustion on the battlefield while protecting the prisoners' retreat. Most of the remaining individuals from the Six Directions, Eight Desolations, Nine Palaces, and Ten Ministers perished in battle. Only Xiaoluo Que, the Great Ming Rakshasa, the master of the Netherworld Palace within the Nine Palaces, had left the sect due to a relationship she had mishandled with the prisoners. When she arrived to rescue them, the Immortal Demon Island was deserted and in ruins, thus escaping the bloodbath and disappearing alone.

Of the Five Elders and the Seven Kings, the greatest number survived. Two of the Five Elders survived: Yu Lie, the River Crosser, and Ayan, the Soul Keeper. Their cultivation was unfathomable, and their identities shrouded in mystery. Rumor has it that Yu Lie, the River Crosser, was a transformed dragon. Due to the distinction between immortals and demons within the Xuan Sect, his transformation was supposed to soar into the heavens, but was sabotaged by a so-called "law enforcer of justice." This led to a demonic incursion into his body, destroying his celestial form. In a rage, he assumed human form and, in revenge for the destruction of the Dao, slaughtered the righteous among the humble. During the Jiazi Battle, he transformed into a dragon at a crucial moment, carrying a critically injured prisoner away from the battlefield. The prisoner subsequently perished, and Yu Lie's whereabouts disappeared.

Another woman who guards the coffin, Ayan, is rumored to have lived for countless years. Even the Han Clan, including the then-chambered leader, doesn't know which generation she joined. They only know that her cultivation is unfathomable, and she has always guarded the Bitter Kiln. Ayan herself has largely forgotten her origins and identity. It seems her spirit has been damaged, and she doesn't know where the damage is or how to repair it. She only remembers guarding the Bitter Kiln. However, her cultivation is so profound that she escaped injury during the battle. She also possesses special means to conceal the Bitter Kiln, preventing the righteous from discovering its sacred location. Therefore, after the Jiazi Battle, the Han Clan gradually recovered. Today, Ayan still guards the Bitter Kiln, and still can't remember who she is.

Furthermore, among the seven kings, three escaped harm. The first was the Ghost King Youhun. While his cultivation wasn't the highest, his technique was unique, allowing him to transfer his entire cultivation, along with everything from the Purple and Mysterious Qi to his True Spirit, even his entire bloodline, to another person. This allowed him to possess and regenerate, and so no one knew whether he was dead or alive. However, over a hundred years ago, he used the magical Ghost Dao weapon, the Wordless Jade, to establish the Immortal Realm in Wangxian Ridge and recruit many disciples. This led the world to know that the Ghost King Youhun was still immortal, and now he has returned to the humble family with the Immortal Realm.

Following him was the most murderous of the Seven Kings, the Killing King Lu Xiao. He rose to fame at a young age, a direct descendant of the Imperial Garden, the foremost leader of the righteous path, and a disciple of the Imperial Garden's Grand Master Yin Taixu. Yin Taixu had three disciples. The eldest, whose name no longer mattered, died young. The second was Lu Xiao, and the third was the current Human Emperor, Emperor Ze. However, the Human Emperor did not practice the mystical arts, so while they were in name only, they received no true instruction, only some mundane martial arts.

Take Lu Xiao for example. In his early years, during the turmoil of the dynasty, he followed the old Grand Tutor on his expeditions. Witnessing the ups and downs of life, his mind grew cold and he believed that the world was greedy and that massacre was the only way to end it. Seeing his extreme nature, the Grand Tutor tried to persuade him repeatedly, but to no avail. Coincidentally, Fairy Demon Island was suffering from internal strife and the poor clan was already in decline, so he ordered Lu Xiao to lead a expedition to suppress the enemy.

In the battle of Immortal Demon Island, the Han Clan was utterly defeated, and Lu Xiao remained there to defend the island, preventing a resurgence of the enemy. Unexpectedly, he later met a remarkable figure: the Prisoner, who would later regain control of the Han Clan. The two instantly struck up a rapport, and Lu Xiao was overwhelmed by the Prisoner's talent. Later, in a fit of rage, Lu Xiao rebelled, joining the Han Clan and becoming one of the Seven Kings. Following the Prisoner, he roamed the martial arts world, achieving remarkable military exploits. During the Jiazi War, Lu Xiao single-handedly fought his way through the Han Clan's remnants, forcing his brothers to flee. After the battle, he established a sect on Fuling Mountain, impaling the Seven Killing Swords on the mountain gates to gather all the Han Clan disciples. However, he was aloof and arrogant, obeying only the Prisoner. He was deeply displeased with Xu Yi's appointment as the Han Clan's successor, and to this day, he has not returned to Immortal Demon Island with anyone.

After that great battle, Lu Xiao's fame soared throughout the martial arts world, his bravery and determination becoming a constant topic of conversation among the humble. Despite his distinguished achievements, he harbored a lingering resentment over Xu Yi's appointment as the head of the humble clan, a sentiment that grew stronger over time. He felt that only the prisoner could lead the humble clan to glory, and while Xu Yi was formidable, he never earned Lu Xiao's unwavering approval. This sentiment left Lu Xiao's position within the humble clan somewhat awkward: he was both a respected member of the Seven Kings and a disgruntled bystander. To this day, Lu Xiao has yet to return to Immortal Demon Island with his men; his heart rests solely on the prisoner.

The next person I want to talk about is a key figure, the leader of the Seven Kings of the Poor Family, the Demon King Cat Demon, and he will be here soon.

Among the humble, aside from the Two Sages of the Clouds, the Seven Kings held the highest status. While their rankings were lower, that was merely a matter of convenience. In reality, each of the Seven Kings was a top-tier expert, and the Demon King, Cat Demon, was a true master among masters. His strength was so great that even Lu Xiao felt inferior, demonstrating the depth of his cultivation.

There were even rumors that his skills were comparable to those of the Sect Master's prisoner, and that his style of action was erratic, often even disobeying the Sect Master's orders. Some suspected that he had a bad relationship with the Sect Master, and there were even rumors that he wanted to seize the position of Sect Master. However, the prisoner simply laughed it off, completely unconcerned. No matter how others complained, he simply shook his head and smiled.

In reality, the prisoner had ruled the poor clan for two hundred years, overwhelming both good and evil. Each time they clashed, the cat demon always managed to turn the tide. Even when two great emperors of the righteous side joined forces, the cat demon managed to escape unscathed, forcing them to resort to psychological warfare. And no matter how many divisive tactics were used against the cat demon, it remained unshaken. The prisoner simply smiled and shook his head, dismissing these rumors and plots.

Both good and evil speculated about their relationship. Some said they were master and apprentice, others said they were father and son, but there was no evidence for either, as both were shrouded in mystery and their origins were unknown. In short, speculation and plotting continued, but they could never drive a wedge between them, and in the end, no one bothered to investigate.

Without external interference, the demon king, Cat Demon, became docile. He stayed by the prisoner's side, refusing to leave Fairy Demon Island. This unusual behavior puzzled others, who began to speculate about the cause. However, their speculations were short-lived, as the world erupted in unrest, and chaos was imminent.

Three hundred years ago, the Jianyin Sect was destroyed overnight, leaving all 2,700 members dead and the ruined mountain littered with mangled flesh. Some say the demon king, the Cat Demon, flashed by, turning his attention to the Han Sect.

Several confrontations on Fairy Demon Island resulted in no results. You said yours, I refused to believe it, I said mine, but you refused to acknowledge it. Finally, King Killer Lu Xiao slammed the table and killed the person from the Imperial Garden with a single sword strike. The righteous were shocked and enraged, and the two emperors attacked. The two sides of Fairy Demon Island fought fiercely, and finally the cat demon attacked and repelled the righteous, alerting the secluded sect leader.

The prisoners, released from the torture cellar, were furious upon hearing these events. Meanwhile, news arrived that the Taoist Master Shenmu had died within the vast sea tree. The culprits were members of the Lingyan Pavilion of the Great Snow Mountain, the Qianye Sect of the Bamboo Forest, and disciples of the Divine Talisman Sect, who had secretly attacked and severely injured him. The enraged beast slaughtered both factions, forcing them to flee. The Taoist Master Shenmu, severely wounded, was unable to escape and died there.

When the prisoner heard the news, he knew that Shenmu was dead and the key things had been disrupted, so he decided to make another plan and went to the Imperial Garden alone. A declaration of war kicked off the Jiazi War.

The battle was originally a great victory, with both sides suffering casualties, and the Han Clan suffering the least. But then someone used the Purple Mysterious Sutra as bait, luring all the enemies in the world. Whether they were from the righteous or evil sects, or even outsiders, as long as they had some reputation, they almost all turned against the Han Clan.

The righteous bear the brunt of the attack, while outsiders linger on both sides. Even the evil ones lurk behind the scenes, occasionally causing trouble. The poor family is overwhelmed and the once-powerful poor family gradually loses ground, showing a clear decline. The prisoners know that the situation is hopeless and begin to use their retreat. The key to all this lies in the demon king, Cat Demon.