Chapter 353: Curved Gravedigging Plan
Winds and thunder echoed, the dragon and tiger were on the move!
At this moment, most of the eyes across the Central Continent were focused on this defensive battle of the Li Family.
Zhou Tong was seen walking in the air, followed by various forces—the Zhong Family, the You Family, the Imperial Family, and even the Bai Family, who specialized in formation crafting, all boldly advancing toward the Li Family.
“Who is that youth at the forefront? Why does he seem somewhat familiar? What qualifications does he have to lead this group?”
Someone curiously asked, frowning with confusion.
“Are you out of your mind? That’s a Guest Senior of the Soaring Empire! Didn’t we see him a few months ago?”
“Oh, now I remember, it’s him!”
The initial questioner suddenly realized and continued, “He looks young, but how old can he actually be?”
“Of course, someone who can slay a Sage must be at least three hundred years old!”
Everyone speculated, yet they could not imagine that Zhou Tong was not yet twenty!
“The Li Family is completely finished. With such a formidable lineup, they will surely be crushed without a trace!”
“That’s not certain!”
Someone shook their head, offering a contrasting opinion.
“The Li Family has made many friends over the years and built considerable connections. Moreover, there’s a rumor that a colossal powerhouse supports them from behind; it won’t be easy to eliminate them.”
“Then we shall wait and see!”
Just as the words fell, the celestial light blasted open, and the thick, cloudy sky seemed torn apart, revealing a massive army that suddenly descended, blocking the path of those attacking the Li Family.
“Did you see that? I said the Li Family would never sit idle! They’ve called for reinforcements immediately!”
When everyone caught sight of the leader of the force, they couldn’t help but gasp in surprise.
“I remember this person, it’s Ye Xingchen, the head of the Xuanwu Clan, and behind him stands Lan Tian, the prodigy of the Xuanwu Clan.”
“Lan Tian? I’ve never heard of this person. Could they be a formidable character?”
“They can’t even begin to label her as just formidable. It’s said she’s an ancient prodigy of the Xuanwu Clan. At one point, she looked down upon the Xuanwu Clan for being overly timid and sacrificed herself. After that, she faded into obscurity.”
“But she still retained a thread of her spirit, which drifted to the secret remote mountains of the Eastern Continent. There, she was enlightened by an unparalleled powerhouse and, utilizing countless intricate laws, rebuilt her body, becoming even stronger than before.”
“Wow… to have such a legendary figure arise, she is truly a living myth!”
“Of course! It is said that after her rebirth, her talents exploded, as if she had been reborn, reaching the Semi-Sage Realm in just a short few dozen days.”
“And surpassing levels in challenges is as easy as drinking water for her; becoming a Sage is simply a matter of time!”
“It’s truly enviable!”
Someone else remarked, “It’s said that this unparalleled prodigy recognizes Ye Xingchen as her father, even though Ye Xingchen only has the cultivation of the Cycle Realm.”
“Needless to say, that’s truly a blessing he earned over several lifetimes! Unexpectedly, he recently even took on a jade bell as a prop and mixed it with the title ‘Celestial King of the Bell’.”
Upon hearing the discussions of the crowd, Ye Xingchen’s eyelids twitched slightly.
“Do you want this blessing?”
While others held the jade bell for show, he only held it for self-preservation.
As soon as he let go of the bell, Lan Tian’s spear would stab forward without hesitation.
“Stop right there!!”
At that moment, two forces met head-on, separated by only a few dozen miles, making the distance almost negligible.
Ye Xingchen looked at Zhou Tong, who was closest to him, his heart unable to help but tremble slightly.
In his eyes, the youth’s aura had become increasingly restrained, yet the sense of oppression grew stronger.
The other party simply stared at him calmly, giving him the feeling of a god looking down at an ant, causing the blood in his entire body to run cold, afraid to resist in any way.
“Play along with me!”
Suddenly, Zhou Tong’s voice directly reached his ear, making him even more respectful.
What kind of formidable spiritual power was this?!
“Y-yes, sir.”
Ye Xingchen responded in his mind decisively and respectfully.
“Fight and fall back, retreat to the area of Profound Yin Mountain, and then you will collapse, bringing people back to the Li Family.”
In the blink of an eye, Zhou Tong conveyed the battle script, allowing Ye Xingchen to understand.
In a split second, a multitude of doubts filled the clan head’s mind. The Profound Yin Mountain was not on the direct way to the Li Family, and such a detour did not align with the principle of swift victories in military theory.
However, he was a smart person; he simply needed to follow Zhou Tong’s commands without needing an explanation—just instructions!
Yet, the Profound Yin Mountain was not just any place; it was the ancestral grave of the Profound Sky Hall. Zhou Tong’s first target was not to assault the Li Family, but to dig up graves!
If they directly headed toward the Profound Yin Mountain at the outset, the goal would be too obvious, the actions too bold, and would arouse the vigilance of the Profound Sky Hall, complicating the task of sourcing materials later.
But if they advanced while battling, confusing the opponent, the situation could be very different!
“Who are you?!”
Zhou Tong pointed ahead, his gaze cold as ice, and said: “The people of the Li Family have hired assassins and violently resisted the law. They have been branded by Enforcers as targets for eradication. We are here to uphold the law and extinguish the rebellion. What are your intentions, daring to obstruct the righteous force?!”
“Hmph… utter nonsense! You are clearly fabricating facts, issuing a threat, and slandering us!”
In an instant, Ye Xingchen showcased his eloquence, saying: “You don’t understand the leaders of the Li Family at all. You’ve completely misunderstood them!”
“Who doesn’t know that the Li Family’s head, Li Congxin, is pure and noble, valiant and courageous? That the Li Family’s matron, Lin Ruoxii, is gentle and virtuous, graceful and dignified? And that the Li Family’s young master is exceptional, a true gentleman, warm-hearted, and not lustful!”
“With such familial love, a model family for the world, how could they be law-breaking rebels? This is absolutely slander!”
“If you wish to harm the Li Family, you must first step over my corpse!”
As soon as he spoke, those around him were stunned, as if struck by lightning, feeling their worldview shattered.
Was Ye Xingchen praising them or condemning them? Could this guy be the Li Family’s high-level black sheep?
“I suspect he’s a spy!”
Someone said with a serious expression.
“That’s not necessarily true. Perhaps he is truly a filial son of the Li Family. You know, when a filial son reveals just a hint of genuine emotion, it reaches heights that a backstabbing black sheep can never attain!”
Even Zhou Tong couldn’t help but smile, suppressing his laughter with sheer willpower.
This guy really knew how to stir the pot!
“Hmph, since you are so stubborn, don’t blame me for being impolite!”
“Everyone, follow my orders!”
With a wave of his hand, the people behind him lined up into an attacking formation, gathering divine power to unleash a devastating blow!
“Hmph!”
“Just tricks! Listen to my command. Set up the Xuanwu Great Formation and hold them off!”
In an instant, turtles and snakes emerged from the sky, intertwining to reveal a majestic Dharmakaya!
The essence of Xuanwu, unbreakable!
