C2506 CHAPTER2506
C2506 CHAPTER2506
However, the scene had drastically changed. The once-thriving Blood Yuan Province now bore a desolate appearance. Its four gates were sealed shut, and a blood-red barrier shrouded the city. The streets, typically teeming with cultivators, were now eerily empty. A heavy silence hung over Blood Yuan Province City, permeated by an air of solemnity and latent violence.
At the heart of the province, within the City Lord's Mansion, sat several figures in quiet contemplation in the grand hall. Peter Parker would have been taken aback had he been present, for these individuals were all members of the Blood Sword Immortal Sect. The group's leader was the same elder Peter had encountered on his inaugural visit to the sect.
This elder, however, seemed to have undergone a remarkable transformation since their last meeting. His presence was profound and unfathomable, his eyes calm yet harboring a Sword Spirit that seemed capable of stirring the soul. Merely meeting his gaze could make an ordinary cultivator feel as if their very soul were being pierced.
Even more astonishing was the elder's physical rejuvenation; his white hair had reverted to a youthful green, making him appear a decade younger.
Beside the elder sat several Quasi-Mahayana Realm cultivators, including Bloodless Sword. Among them was Xue Qiansha, who had departed from Qing Yuan State City ahead of the others. His aura had fundamentally changed since his return to the Silent Blood Horizon.
It was evident that after consuming the Weeping Blood Demon Fruit, Xue Qiansha, already at the pinnacle of Tribulation Transcendence, had advanced further, edging closer to the peak of the Quasi-Zenith Heavens Realm.
"Everyone," the elder addressed the room, "now that our Blood Sword Immortal Sect has swiftly taken control of Blood Yuan Province City, we must anticipate a counterattack from the Danilo Lujan Sect. Prepare yourselves for a formidable battle."
The old man's gaze swept across the hall, and he spoke with a grave tone. Recently, Peter Parker and Xue Qiansha had drawn the attention of the Danilo Lujan Sect, allowing the Blood Sword Immortal Sect a much-needed respite.
Seizing the opportunity, the Forsaken Old Man entered seclusion and achieved a breakthrough to the Great Multiplication Stage, advancing his skills as a sword cultivator. Shortly after his advancement, the sect received word that Xue Jiuming and Xue Wushang had met their end in the Qing Yuan Heavenly Domain.
This turn of events spurred the Forsaken Old Man to take the offensive against Danilo Lujan. With swift action, he led the Blood Sword Immortal Sect in a rapid conquest of Blood Yuan Province City, intending to use it as the stage for their confrontation with Danilo Lujan.
Despite the progress, the Blood Sword Immortal Sect was still outmatched by Danilo Lujan's Sect. Yet, the old man was undeterred and pressed on with the attack. Danilo Lujan's Sect had been weakened, with one cultivator lost in the cosmic starry sky, another fallen in the Azure Yuan Heavenly Domain, and a third absent for ten millennia, leaving their current status a mystery.
With three of their five cultivators gone, only two remained, significantly diminishing their strength. The old man knew that if they did not act now, they might never overcome the Danilo Lujan Sect once it had a chance to recover.
"Don't worry, Patriarch. The Blood Sword Immortal Sect is well-prepared for this battle. We have the means to face Danilo Lujan head-on," Bloodless Sword declared with confidence.
Although the Ancestor had only recently reached the Great Multiplication Stage, his prowess as a sword cultivator far surpassed that of ordinary practitioners. Coupled with the Blood Sword Immortal Sect's strategic advantages, they were ready for the impending clash.
Even if Danilo Lujan, the Sect Leader of the Danilo Lujan Sect, were to arrive in person, he might find himself powerless against the old ancestor. With the old ancestor's ability to hold off Danilo Lujan, combined with the Blood Sword Immortal Sect's preparations, a victory over Danilo Lujan wouldn't come easily for him. They simply needed to buy time until Peter Parker's return, at which point they could collaborate with him to confront Danilo Lujan.
It's important to note that they had been informed by Xue Qiansha that Peter Parker was the one who had slain Xue Jiuming, the Great Cheng cultivator of the Danilo Lujan Sect. With their present capabilities, and the aid of another expert capable of defeating a Great Vegetation Cultivator, they stood a chance to overpower the Danilo Lujan Sect and restore their sect to its past splendor.
"I hope so," murmured the solitary elder, inhaling deeply before turning to Xue Qiansha. "Fellow Daoist Xue, do you know when your master will return to the Silent Blood Horizon?"
"I don't know. My master didn't specify when he would be back," replied Xue Qiansha, shaking his head.
The vitality of Danilo Lujan's sect had been significantly weakened, and the emergence of another formidable sword cultivator within the Blood Sword Immortal Sect was a notable development. Should their master ally with the Blood Sword Immortal Sect, it would present an excellent chance to bring down Danilo Lujan's sect.
Xue Qiansha, too, wished for Peter Parker's swift return. Yet, he had no clue as to Peter Parker's whereabouts and was unable to establish contact. After receiving word from Jian Wuxue, he had counseled the Blood Sword Immortal Sect to postpone action until Peter Parker's return. Nevertheless, the sect was adamant about initiating their plan.
Xue Qiansha, having transcended the tribulation of Danilo Lujan and recognized as a prodigy, had an intricate understanding of Danilo Lujan's might. Danilo Lujan's ranking as the sixth among the top ten immortal sects in the Immortal Breaking Universe was no coincidence.
The Blood Sword Immortal Sect had underestimated Danilo Lujan's power. Should Danilo Lujan launch an all-out assault, the Blood Sword Immortal Sect, despite their strength, would struggle to withstand his onslaught for long.
He could do nothing but silently pray, hoping his master would make it back in time to save the Blood Sword Immortal Sect from defeat.
The Forsaken Old Man's brow furrowed. As he was about to speak, a thunderous rumble echoed from the void outside the city. Simultaneously, a chilling voice burst through the skies above Qing Yuan State City.
"Bloodless Sword, come out and face your death now!"
The sudden, icy call sent shockwaves through the hall, altering the expressions of everyone present. The envoys from Danilo Lujan had arrived.
"They've made it here remarkably fast," the Forsaken Old Man noted, taking a slow, deep breath. In a resonant tone, he declared, "Let's go. The Danilo Lujan Sect is here; it's time we greeted them."
With those words still hanging in the air, he vanished, reappearing in the sky above Qing Yuan Province City. He tilted his head upward, fixing his gaze on a point in the void just outside the city walls. There, a group of more than ten figures, each emanating a formidable aura, stood with an air of defiance.
The Forsaken Old Man's eyes settled on the middle-aged man at the forefront, distinguished by a blood-red crown. In a subdued voice, he called out, "Danilo Lujan Tian, it's been a while. How have you been?"