Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists

Chapter 122: Chapter 121: Fighting Laws (Congratulations in Silver!)_1 Chapter 122: Chapter 121: Fighting Laws (Congratulations in Silver!)_1 Six months later, near Peach Blossom Island.

At night.

Aboard a large flying boat over thirty feet long.

“Peach Blossom Island, the Ruan surname, your daddy has arrived!”

The eldest son of the Kou family wore a set of silver-white spirit armor, holding a helmet in his hand, his expression ice-cold as he glared towards Peach Blossom Island, his face full of murderous intent.

Years ago, he was invited by the master of the Lu family to kill Ruan Xingling, but to his surprise, he was utterly defeated by his opponent and even died a confusing death along with his younger brother!

Once infamous in Green Bamboo Mountain Market, the three scourges of the Kou family were now reduced to him alone!

This hatred was higher than the sky, deeper than the sea!

The eldest son of the Kou family had always thought about revenge, but he wasn’t capable of defeating Ruan Xingling!

Later on, he was covertly recruited by the Dragon Fish Zhong family to do their dirty work, and his cultivation improved significantly. By now, he had astonishingly reached the Great Perfection of the tenth layer of Qi Refining!

Also, because he practiced body refining as well, he was comparable to a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator, which caught the attention of an elder of the Zhong family, who bestowed upon him this set of ‘White Turtle Armor’ and another black magic weapon, a heavy sword. Disguised as the once-infamous ‘Silver Armored Man,’ who had mysteriously disappeared without a trace, he attacked Ling Kong Market.

Although later identified by the Taisu Family, the concealment was still necessary before both sides completely burned their bridges.

“Listen up, everyone, we’re attacking Peach Blossom Island tonight, targeting Mirror Moon Lake. There isn’t a single late-stage Qi Refining cultivator on Peach Blossom Island, so you can all have a good time without worry… Don’t be concerned about the law enforcement team from the Thirty Six Islands; they have an understanding with the higher-ups and won’t bother us while we’re having fun!”

The eldest son of the Kou family said to the group of brutal and vicious cultivator-robbers behind him.

Even though the Thirty Six Island Alliance was hostile towards the Zhong Family, the factions were too numerous and complex, and the ‘Three Upper Families’ amongst them also didn’t want to see a Foundation Establishment cultivator rise from Peach Blossom Island.

Behind the eldest son of the Kou family, numerous ferocious and fierce cultivators cheered loudly; some of them were bandits he casually subjugated over the years while others were from the Dragon Fish Zhong Family!

They had exerted themselves in the previous attack on Black Sand Island’s Mo Family!

“Boss, there are Mirror Moon Lake, Twin Peaks, and Jadeite Cliff on Peach Blossom Island, each guarded by arrays…”

A middle-aged man in a green robe stepped forward, idly waving an ivory folding fan in his hand; in his youth, he must have been a beautiful man.

Currently, however, his eyebrows were narrow and long, exuding a wily and cunning advisor’s air.

“Mo Qingyu… Thanks to your inside help we seized the Mo Family’s stronghold last time, haha… I admire you, even slaughtering your own—it takes a ruthless man! Speak your mind!”

The voice of the eldest son of the Kou family boomed like a bell.

This middle-aged man was none other than Mo Qingyu of the Mo family, who, together with Feng Man Building, had once pursued Ruan Xingling!

After the old Mo family patriarch died, this man was expelled from the island due to making too many enemies; his whereabouts unknown until he evidently turned into a cultivator-robber!

“Hmph, the new master was originally from the faction that was my sworn enemy. After coming to power, he severely oppressed my faction; we already had a deep-seated hatred as vast as the Sea of Blood!”

Mo Qingyu snorted coldly, then continued, “Ruan Dan sticks to Mirror Moon Lake. I ask for permission to lead a team to attack Jadeite Cliff first, to feign a powerful attack and attract their attention.”

“What, do you have a grudge against the cultivators there?” the coldness in the eldest son of the Kou family’s eyes flashed.

All three families on this Peach Blossom Island were once Ruan Xingling’s subordinates, his enemies as well!

If there was a chance, he naturally didn’t want to spare any of them!

After a pause, he asked, “How strong are the defenses there?”

“Rest assured, boss, there are only two Qi Refining cultivators of the sixth layer, one of whom is seriously injured. The other knows nothing but how to turtle up and is not worth mentioning… The array is only a middle-grade first-tier; even without a prohibition-breaking talisman, if you give me a few men to surround and attack for half an hour, we will certainly break through!”

Mo Qingyu’s body surged with magic power, revealing that he had already reached the seventh layer of Qi Refining.

As a cultivator-robber, fighting and killing were everyday occurrences for him, making him extremely experienced in battle.

It was his own hand that severed the head of the Mo family patriarch during the attack on Black Sand Island half a year earlier.

“Hmm, take a few more brothers with you and chop off the head of that old turtle for me!”

The eldest son of the Kou family immediately made his decision.

After splitting their forces, the Spirit Boat boldly flew into the domain of Peach Blossom Island, arriving above a lake clear as polished jade.

Boom!

Aboard the Spirit Boat, array patterns flickered as a massive amount of spirit light converged into a thick bolt of lightning, smashing onto the Water Moon Array.

Within the array, a round of bright moon glowed, mingling with the thunder, rapidly depleting.

This huge commotion instantly stirred panic across the entire island.

Cries of killing, pleas for help, and sobs jumbled together.

The immense chaos began to spread…

…

Jadeite Cliff.

Lu Guo was awakened by the loud noise and stepped outside, suddenly fearing the worst!

He saw the Little Cloud Rain Array flickering, layers of mist dispersing to reveal a blurry scene of the outside world.

About a dozen mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators were following the lead of a middle-aged scholarly cultivator, using magic weapons and talismans… bombarding the array with unrelenting ferocity.

“This is bad, are they cultivation-robbers?!”

He immediately retrieved a double-headed gold shuttle magic weapon and saw Hai Dagui, Widow Wang, and Wang Xiaohu running out, their faces filled with grave concern.

“Have they really come? Oh my, mother…”

Hai Dagui was so frightened his limbs went weak, and his hands trembled as he held his talisman.

“Let’s fight them!”

Widow Wang wielded a black longknife magic weapon, shielding Wang Xiaohu behind her.

“They’ve indeed come…”

Fang Xi, dressed in a blue cultivator’s robe, walked out of the courtyard gate, facing this scene with calmness, no surprise, only serenity.

“Sir!”

Hai Dagui and the others, seeing Fang Xi’s unwavering composure, felt as if they had found their backbone.

“The enemy is formidable, and the Little Cloud Rain Array is only a middle-grade first-tier array, it can’t withstand relentless bombardment… When they break in, the remnants of the battle will also destroy the Spiritual Field.”

Fang Xi gently stroked the spirit seedlings, his face showing reluctance.

‘At a time like this, you’re still worried about these spirit seedlings?’
Lu Guo’s temples throbbed violently. Based on his years of combat experience, he knew that at the moment the Great Array was broken, he had to leap into the lake and cling to life, perhaps seizing a slim chance of survival!

After all, there were only two Qi Refining sixth-level cultivators on his side, while the other side had a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator!

“You all, follow me out of the array to meet the enemy!”

Fang Xi took out his Peach Wood Sword, held it in his hand, and said to Lu Guo and the others.

Immediately after, he turned and walked beyond the range of the array, his demeanor calm.

“This…”

Hai Dagui gritted his teeth and followed.

“Master, if you want to seek death, don’t drag us lonely orphans and widows down with you…” Widow Wang cursed under her breath but nonetheless followed along.

“You… sigh!”

Lu Guo stomped his foot in frustration and quickly assessed the strength of both sides before stopping at the edge of the array.

As Fang Xi stepped out of the range of the Little Cloud Rain Array, he saw the middle-aged-looking Mo Qingyu, “Isn’t this Mo Qingyu, Sir Mo? How have you aged so terribly?”

“You old turtle, today I will cut off your dog head!”

Seeing Fang Xi, Mo Qingyju was overwhelmed with both new grudges and old hatreds.

Years ago, this man had humiliated him with a low-grade magic weapon, a flying sword; a grudge he had never forgotten!

He fluttered his ivory fan, the profound magic power of late-stage Qi Refining pouring into it, and the green spirit light formed wind blades sweeping towards Fang Xi!

Faced with the life-threatening green tornado, Fang Xi formed a hand seal with both hands, “Wood Shield Skill!”

Boom!

The ground cracked open, and a giant wooden wall emerged, like a huge shield, blocking all the green wind blades.

Although each wind blade left deep gashes on the wooden shield, they ultimately failed to penetrate!

“This…”

Mo Qingyu’s eye twitched as he exclaimed, “You’ve reached the late stage of Qi Refining?”

“It took decades, but I barely managed to break through to the late stage! Aren’t you the same?”

Fang Xi laughed heartily, his hands coming together, “Earth Spike Skills!”

Puff, puff!

The ground split open, and spikes of black iron color with thorns shot out.

Against late-stage Qi Refining spells, those mid-stage cultivation-robbers were like mere chickens, skewered one by one by the wooden thorns penetrating their defensive shields and then striking their vital points, blood spilling everywhere…

In a single move, over a dozen mid-stage cultivation-robbers were wiped out!

“This power… something’s not right!”

Mo Qingyu activated a green jade pendant in his hand, turning it into a protective layer, blocking a spike, suddenly feeling that coming to trouble this man tonight was the wrong decision.

‘Divine Consciousness’s aid in battle is indeed devastating…’
As of now, Fang Xi had only used the magic power of a Qi Refining seventh-level.

However, his Divine Consciousness after two minor realm breakthroughs was now capable of covering an area of six to seven yards in diameter and could be used in tandem with battle techniques.

Under Divine Consciousness, every movement of the enemy, even the flow of their magic power, was crystal clear, as if he was cheating.

Even the flaws in their defenses were plain to see!

That’s how he was able to use a common ‘Wood Thorn Art’ to kill more than a dozen mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators!

‘With Divine Consciousness assisting, one can accomplish more with the least amount of magic power.’
‘Now, with my spells alone, I can kill an average late-stage Qi Refining cultivator!’
Fang Xi let out a long laugh, and the Peach Wood Sword turned into a dark green radiance that flew out.

“Ha!”

Mo Qingyu controlled his fan-shaped magic weapon to defend, but after a few exchanges, he felt something was very wrong.

The Peach Wood Sword always avoided the strongest attacks and easily dodged his deadly moves, then each thrust came from an unexpected direction, leaving him in a cold sweat. If it weren’t for the pendant’s defense, he might have died several times over!

“This…”

Lu Guo also watched, sweating profusely, suddenly recalling how when he was very young, he had heard of this man who, with sword in hand, suppressed the Lu Family.

His expertise in battle surpassed anyone on Peach Blossom Island!

Today it seemed, the old blade had not dulled!

No, rather it might be said that he had sheathed his long sword until now, when he finally showed his sharp edge!

Mo Qingyu was already thinking of retreating. He poured his magic power into his ivory fan, blowing away the Peach Wood Sword, and his hand threw several talismans, entangling Fang Xi as he turned to flee toward Mirror Moon Lake!

However, as he passed a dirt pit, an unexpected change occurred!

Several seeds rapidly sprouted, and vines suddenly appeared, trapping him!

An entanglement trap!

Fang Xi had somehow predicted Mo Qingyu’s escape route in advance!

At that moment, his figure flashed, and he had already reached Mo Qingyu, casually slapping him.

Slap!

The protective layer of the jade pendant shattered, and Mo Qingyu’s head deformed…

“Master’s divine might!”

Lu Guo, not knowing when he had stepped out of the array, stood side by side with Hai Dagui, cheering for Fang Xi.

At this time, Fang Xi looked towards Mirror Moon Lake, from where a faint glow of fire could be seen.

“Mirror Moon Lake is under attack? Could it be the Silver Armored Demon?”

Widow Wang’s complexion turned sour.

“You all go back, hold the array firmly, and don’t leave!”

Fang Xi said, his Divine Consciousness still extended and not detecting any Foundation Establishment cultivators, feeling confident, pointing at Lu Guo, “Lu Guo, you have the highest cultivation, accompany me to Mirror Moon Lake to investigate…”