SFS Chapter 159 Set Yan
Chapter 159 Set Yan
After Jiang Jingzhi dealt with the mysterious man, he headed towards Huangcheng. At this time, Xu Xiaoxiao, Mu Zhusheng, and the other cultivators were cleaning up the battlefield. Xu Xiaoxiao wielded her immortal sword and smashed the last few evil cultivator puppets one by one. When these puppets were broken, everyone realized that they were all made of wood.
"So these evil cultivators were all puppets. No wonder it felt like we could never finish fighting them, and they never seemed to get tired!" Xu Xiaoxiao said breathlessly, her face full of exhaustion, but her eyes revealed the relief of surviving a disaster.
Mu Zhusheng wiped the sweat from her forehead and nodded, "Yes, it's fortunate that Senior Brother went to explore the source, otherwise we would still be fighting here for a long time. I wonder how Senior Brother is doing."
Just as everyone was discussing this, a familiar figure sped towards them from the horizon—it was Jiang Jingzhi.
"Senior Brother!" Xu Xiaoxiao, with her sharp eyes, called out first, her face beaming with a delighted smile.
Jiang Jingzhi landed in front of everyone, looking at their tired but unharmed appearance, and then at Xu Xiaoxiao who was completely unharmed, he breathed a sigh of relief: "Junior Sister, it's good that you're all alright."
Su Miaoyin stepped forward and bowed slightly: "Fellow Daoist Jiang, thanks to you for going to investigate this time. I wonder what the situation is like at the source of that evil cultivator?"
Jiang Jingzhi briefly recounted his experience, and everyone was both surprised and delighted. Upon learning that the crisis had been completely resolved, everyone cheered.
After the cheers subsided, looking at the devastated land of Dongzhou, Yang Qingfeng said solemnly, "Now that the evil cultivators have been eliminated, the people of Dongzhou have suffered greatly. As cultivators, we should help them rebuild their homes."
Everyone nodded in agreement, and thus, a tense but orderly reconstruction operation began. Xu Xiaoxiao flew to a group of people who were clearing the rubble and said, "Don't worry, everyone, we're here to help you."
As she spoke, she formed a hand seal, and a surge of spiritual energy flowed out, easily lifting the heavy bricks and placing them in the appropriate positions.
An old man looked at Xu Xiaoxiao with deep gratitude: "Immortal Master, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, how would we survive?"
Xu Xiaoxiao smiled and comforted him, "Grandpa, don't be so polite. This is what we should do. Don't worry, we'll be able to help everyone rebuild their homes soon."
On the other side, the three elders were leading several cultivators skilled in formations to reinforce the defensive barrier of Dongzhou. As he inscribed runes, he said to the cultivators beside him, "The barrier was severely damaged this time. We must reinforce it well and not give the evil cultivators any more opportunities."
The cultivators responded in unison, their movements becoming even faster. Beams of light flashed as new runes merged with the old barrier, gradually making the barrier's light brighter and more stable.
Yang Qingfeng traveled throughout the city, using his powerful spiritual energy to help people move heavy objects and repair buildings that were difficult to rebuild. The people looked at this powerful yet approachable immortal master with eyes full of admiration and gratitude.
With everyone's concerted efforts, the reconstruction of Dongzhou progressed rapidly. The dilapidated houses gradually returned to their former appearance, and the defensive barrier became indestructible. Thanks to everyone's hard work, the land of Dongzhou has regained its vitality.
Smiles returned to the faces of the people, filled with gratitude for the monks who had saved them from their suffering.
To express his gratitude to all the cultivators, Beitang Xing, the city lord of Huangcheng, decided to host a banquet at the city lord's mansion.
On this day, the city lord's mansion was brightly decorated and bustling with activity. The long corridor was filled with red lanterns, which swayed gently in the breeze, creating a sea of red.
Xu Xiaoxiao, Jiang Jingzhi, Mu Zhusheng, Su Miaoyin and other cultivators came at the invitation. They were dressed in clean and tidy clothes. Although they still looked a little tired, their eyes revealed the relief and joy of surviving a disaster.
Beitang Xing was waiting at the entrance of the city lord's mansion early in the morning. Upon seeing the arrival of the cultivators, he hurriedly stepped forward, clasped his hands, and bowed deeply: "Esteemed immortal masters, it is thanks to your great help that the people of Dongzhou have been spared from utter devastation. On behalf of the people of Dongzhou, Beitang Xing expresses his sincerest gratitude to you!"
The Grand Elder quickly stepped forward to help Beitang Xing up, and said with a smile, "City Lord, there's no need for such formalities. Cultivators are inherently responsible for protecting the common people, and this is what we should do."
“Yes, evil cultivators are causing chaos. We, the cultivation world, should unite as one to fight against them,” the Second Elder said softly, a faint smile on his face.
Beitang Xing welcomed everyone into his mansion. The banquet hall was filled with sumptuous dishes. Everyone took their seats. Beitang Xing raised his wine cup and stood up: "This cup is to all the immortal masters. May your cultivation path be smooth and your blessings abundant!"
Everyone stood up, raised their glasses and drank them down in one gulp. Xu Xiaoxiao put down her glass, looked at the table full of delicious food, and exclaimed with sparkling eyes, "Wow, so much good food! I'm starving!" Her words drew a chuckle from the crowd.
Mu Zhusheng shook her head helplessly: "Junior sister, all you know is how to eat, you don't even care about your image."
Xu Xiaoxiao stuck out her tongue: "Second Senior Brother, don't worry about me. I'm so happy today, of course I have to have a good meal!"
At the banquet, everyone enjoyed the delicious food while sharing their experiences and insights from the battle. Yang Qingfeng remarked, "The evil cultivators came with great force this time, but they also showed us the power of unity in the cultivation world. As long as we work together, we can overcome any difficulty."
The other cultivators nodded in agreement, and Su Miaoyin added, "That's right. After this incident, we should be even more vigilant and improve our own strength to prevent the evil cultivators from attacking again."
The atmosphere at the banquet was warm and lively. Upon hearing Su Miaoyin's words, Beitang Xing couldn't help but sigh and looked troubled: "Immortal Masters, you may not know this, but although there are many spiritual treasures in Dongzhou, it is extremely difficult for my disciples to break through. This has been troubling me for a long time."
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at him with concern. Jiang Jingzhi frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "City Lord, has this always been the case in Dongzhou, or has this situation only recently appeared?"
Beitang Xing recalled, "In the past, although breakthroughs were not easy, they were not nearly as difficult as they are now. In the last hundred years, very few disciples have broken through, as if there is an invisible force suppressing them."
Xu Xiaoxiao blinked and asked curiously, "Could it be some kind of magic weapon or magic array that's affecting us?"
At this moment, the Third Elder, who had been silent all along, slowly spoke: "I have heard that an ancient evil power is sealed underground in Dongzhou. Could it be related to this?"
Upon hearing this, Beitang Xing quickly said, "There is indeed such a legend, but it is from a long time ago, and we don't know if it is true or not. We only know that the sealed place is located in the cold abyss in the far north of Dongzhou, and it has always been fraught with danger. Almost no one who goes in comes out alive."
Mu Zhusheng stroked his chin and analyzed, "If it is indeed the work of evil forces, its influence will gradually expand over time, causing the spiritual environment of Dongzhou to be damaged, which in turn affects the disciples' breakthroughs. That makes sense."
Su Miaoyin nodded gently: "In that case, it is necessary to go and explore this Cold Abyss. However, the dangers involved are unknown, so we need to plan carefully."
The Grand Elder's gaze was firm: "In any case, now that we know about this matter, we, as cultivators, cannot sit idly by. We will go back and discuss it, and we will definitely find a solution to help Dongzhou regain its former vitality."
Beitang Xing looked at everyone with gratitude: "If this can be done, the people of Dongzhou will be eternally grateful. I hope the immortal masters will be careful in all things."