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Long before Xu Feng advanced to the Late Stage of Golden Core, he had attempted to cultivate the Gale Sword Formation left by Xiang Ge. Unfortunately, this Sword Formation, though seemingly simple, consumed a great deal of spiritual energy. Even with Xiang Ge's Mid Stage of Nascent Soul strength, he could only activate the Sword Formation once. If he failed to eliminate his opponent in that instance, he would be left vulnerable.
Xiang Ge chose to flee rather than use the Sword Formation to annihilate the Six Major Sects because if he couldn't defeat all his enemies, it would mean his own demise. He didn't dare take that risk and opted to retreat. However, he unexpectedly fell into Xu Feng's ambush and was cornered by Azure Bull's silver wolves, leaving him no choice but to use the Sword Formation as a last resort. Ultimately, he exhausted himself and died under A Qi's Purple Fire, unable to escape even with his Yuan Ying.
The method to activate the Gale Sword Formation is quite simple: first, refine eighteen Inferior Swords, then master the control techniques of the Sword Formation. The techniques are divided into three layers based on the number of swords in the formation: the first layer has eighteen swords, the second layer has thirty-six swords, and the third layer has seventy-two swords. From a numerical standpoint, Xiang Ge had only managed to practice up to the first layer.
Refining eighteen precious swords is not difficult; what is challenging is maintaining the spiritual energy required for the techniques. To truly master the Sword Formation would take at least six months. With the Great War approaching, there was no time for Xu Feng to cultivate this Sword Formation. After gaining a general understanding of its characteristics, he decisively skipped over it.
He could only wait until he resolved matters with Hua Qian Zhi before having the time and energy to practice the Gale Sword Formation.
It was time for Xu Feng to go to Wuhua Island for a personnel exchange. He had White Eagle deliver a message to A Qi and then flew out of Beast Wasteland with Hua Du in tow.
After several days of organization at Bailu Mountain, various facilities and regulations were established under Gao Jingsong's supervision. Everything looked quite impressive; however, the sign for Koukou Group had yet to be completed. This was also Xu Feng's intention—Koukou Group could operate like a sect but wasn't ready for public exposure yet.
According to prior arrangements, Gao Jingsong stayed at Bailu Mountain while Xu Feng took Yi Jiuzhou and flew towards Wuhua Island early in the morning.
Along the way, Yi Jiuzhou stood on a Flying Sword while Xu Feng handed Hua Du over to him. Since Yi Jiuzhou only had one hand, he placed Hua Du on the Flying Sword and unceremoniously stepped on Hua Du's waist with one foot.
Fortunately, Hua Du was still unconscious; if he woke up and saw Yi Jiuzhou standing on him, given his temperament, he might have committed suicide on the spot.
At Wuhua Island's shore, thousands of cultivators crowded along a ten-mile-long embankment, eagerly watching the sky above Wuhua Island. They were waiting for Xu Feng's arrival so they could storm the island.
What was originally meant to be a simple personnel exchange between Xu Feng and Wuhua Island had turned into a grand confrontation between the Five Faction Alliance and Wuhua Island amid a complex situation of allies and enemies.
The cultivators on the embankment were divided into two factions: one led by Chu Wushang representing the Five Sects Alliance, which consisted of over eight hundred members—most of whom were foundational-level cultivators from the five major sects—ready for a life-or-death battle with all their might. Aside from a few Refining Qi disciples guarding the entrance, all other disciples had been dispatched.
The other faction also numbered over four hundred people composed of family forces and independent cultivators who maintained an observing stance. They did not assist either side but did not exclude some opportunists who would rush in for benefits if one side appeared to be losing.
As the morning sun slanted down upon Chu Wushang's handsome face, it radiated warmth. After being humiliated by Wuhua Island for half a month, Chu Wushang finally awaited his chance for retaliation.
Lan Xiao stood behind Chu Wushang, having just recovered from his injuries. He gazed into the distance, waiting for that familiar yet somewhat strange figure. Two months ago, Lan Xiao had fought alongside Xu Feng against Xu Ye but ultimately had to withdraw due to injury, leaving Xu Feng alone. Unexpectedly, Xu Feng managed to kill Xu Ye at Late Stage of Golden Core level by himself and obtained his Fire Dragon Whip.
In just two short months, Lan Xiao has been left far behind, and Liuxiang Kingdom hasn't experienced such talent in thousands of years.
Not only does Lan Xiao think this way, but the other four sects are also filled with astonishment. Ten years ago, they were still struggling for tickets to the Otherworldly Secret Realm, and now they must face Liuxiang Kingdom's strongest Hua Qian Zhi, who has become the key to the victory of the Five Sects.
Many cultivators who once made things difficult for Xu Feng wish they could slap themselves. Why offend anyone when they chose to offend Xu Feng? If he comes looking for them, they wouldn't even know how they would meet their end.
The Five Faction Alliance is waiting grandly at the dock of Wuhua Island, but Hua Qian Zhi, the top expert of Wuhua Island, has yet to appear. The once arrogant Hua Qian Zhi has unexpectedly become low-key this time.
In a secret chamber of Wuhua Island, Grand Elder Hua Fengxiao is angrily pointing at Hua Guinian.
"Gui Nian, you have been in charge of Wuhua Island for over a hundred years. Wuhua Island has always been the leader of Liuxiang Kingdom. What more do you want? Do you really want to become the ruler of Liuxiang Kingdom?"
"Master Ancestor, I..."
"Wuhua Island has grown arrogant, and it is partly my fault for being too focused on cultivation and not properly educating you all, leading to your reckless behavior that has resulted in this situation."
Hua Qian Zhi stands silently with a grim expression.
Hua Fengxiao continues, "Qian Zhi, although you have already advanced to Yuan Ying, you are still young and have not been in Liuxiang Kingdom for long. You do not understand its peculiarities. Let me tell you, even if you advance to the Late Stage of Nascent Soul, it is impossible for you to unify Liuxiang Kingdom."
Hua Qian Zhi is taken aback. "Why not, Master Ancestor? With my current strength, there is no one in Liuxiang Kingdom who can match me. Why..."
"Do you know why there are only six of us Yuan Ying Cultivators in Liuxiang Kingdom?" asks Hua Fengxiao. "Liuxiang Kingdom has existed for countless years; how could there be only a few of us? Just like you, many talented individuals or those with great strength have left Liuxiang Kingdom. You can return; why can't others?"
After thinking for a moment, Hua Qian Zhi dares not speak further, cold sweat forming on his forehead.
Hua Fengxiao adds, "But over thousands and tens of thousands of years, why has no one stepped forward to unify Liuxiang Kingdom? It's not that there aren't any; it's that they cannot and do not dare."
"Do not dare?"
"Yes, do not dare, because he disagrees... Gui Nian, I am severely injured and nearing my end; a breakthrough is impossible now. You have brought Wuhua Island to this point; you must resolve it yourself. Whether it is a blessing or a curse depends on you." With that, Hua Fengxiao closes his eyes and falls silent.
Hua Guinian and Hua Qian Zhi exited the secret chamber, and immediately, a disciple came to report that the Five Faction Alliance had arrived on the opposite shore. Hua Guinian sighed lightly, "What was meant to come has finally arrived."
Hua Qian Zhi felt a surge of anger but did not express it, following Hua Guinian with a sullen face.
In the martial arts arena of Wuhua Island, all disciples had gathered. The over three hundred elite members of Wuhua Island wore serious expressions. The Five Faction Alliance, which had been passively enduring attacks, was now taking the initiative to strike, indicating they had some confidence. If they were to lose this battle, their lives would be at stake. After so many years of dominance, it seemed their good days were coming to an end.
Hua Wanduo appeared dejected. Ever since being defeated by Xu Feng in just two moves, her confidence had taken a significant hit. Once the top figure in Liuxiang, she now felt dispirited and lacked her former courage. Despite Hua Guinian's repeated attempts to comfort her, she could not regain her confidence.
Hua Qian Zhi quietly watched the opposite shore, his eyes burning with fighting spirit. He was waiting for someone—this person was currently at the height of their power. Hua Qian Zhi wanted to use his sword to show that he was the true number one in Liuxiang.
Wuhua Island was over ten miles from the shore, separated by several scattered islands. Foundation Disciples needed transportation to reach the island, and given the circumstances of this Great War, they were merely cannon fodder; thus, they did not invite the White Eagle from Spirit Beast Manor this time. The real fighters were all Golden Core Cultivators. Once the Flying Sword was unleashed, the ten-mile sea could be crossed in an instant.
Foundation Establishment Practitioners would only be involved after the battle began to help clear the battlefield.
The comparison among Golden Core Cultivators was roughly four to one. The Five Faction Alliance had over two hundred Golden Core experts combined, while Wuhua Island alone had around fifty Golden Core Cultivators.
Even if Hua Qian Zhi could take on a hundred opponents alone, the Five Faction Alliance still held a two-to-one advantage. The cultivators from Wuhua Island were not as well-equipped as those from Nine Dragon Pool; if it came down to a real fight, Wuhua Island would likely suffer more losses than victories.
However, there was one variable for Wuhua Island: Hua Qian Zhi, the only intact Yuan Ying Cultivator from Liuxiang Kingdom. Even if he couldn't defeat a hundred opponents, escaping would certainly be possible. If they wiped out Wuhua Island, he would turn around and pick them off one by one; they couldn't just gather a hundred Golden Core experts waiting for him.
In one-on-one combat, no one could match Hua Qian Zhi; in a group fight, Wuhua Island would undoubtedly lose. Both sides had their advantages; it all depended on Xu Feng's performance. If Xu Feng could suppress Hua Qian Zhi, then Wuhua Island would have no chance of turning things around. If Xu Feng were defeated, the Five Faction Alliance would also suffer heavy losses.
Suddenly, the crowd became agitated.
"Look quickly! Xu Feng is here, and he's not alone."
"Of course he isn't alone; he's bringing Hua Du with him... wait, it seems there's another person."
"Xu Feng defeated Hua Wanduo in two moves; this Great War against Hua Qian Zhi will definitely be a fierce battle. I bet on Xu Feng winning."
"Xu Feng just advanced; I still favor the seasoned Hua Qian Zhi. I bet on Hua Qian Zhi winning."
Xu Feng and Yi Jiuzhou flew in from a distance, their enormous wings captivating attention, having become Xu Feng's main signature.
Xu Feng greeted Chu Wushang without stopping and flew towards Wuhua Island. Yi Jiuzhou pressed the Flying Sword, guiding Hua Du to Chu Wushang's side.
Chu Wushang had two disciples take over the lifeless Hua Du.
The leader of the Star River Sword Sect, Lu Xianhe, let out a soft exclamation, his face fluctuating between green and red. "Jiuzhou, I didn't expect to see you here." Yi Jiuzhou's sudden appearance and miraculous rise to Golden Core Mid-Stage astonished Lu Xianhe.
It wasn't just Lu Xianhe; upon Yi Jiuzhou's arrival, Chu Wushang, Chai Longbo, and Qian Tuo were all taken aback. Years ago, when Yi Jiuzhou encountered Xu Feng at the Wuhua Island Competition, they had fought fiercely for nearly a hundred exchanges before determining a victor. It was Yi Jiuzhou's powerful attacks that forced Xu Feng to resort to the Earth Element Cultivation Method, revealing Xu Feng's formidable dual cultivation in Fire and Earth.
Unexpectedly, in just over ten years, Yi Jiuzhou had made remarkable progress, rising to Golden Core Mid-Stage, even stronger than Cai Shujun and Hua Du, who had successfully advanced ten years prior. Yi Jiuzhou's emergence left several sect leaders astonished. Among the crowd from Guo Shan Sword Sect, Jindalai, who had entered the Otherworldly Secret Realm together with them, wished he could find a crack in the ground to hide in. He was still stuck at Foundation Establishment Late Stage and felt utterly humiliated.
In fact, it was Lu Xianhe who was most shocked; Yi Jiuzhou's powerful aura made him feel threatened despite being at Late Stage of Golden Core.
Yi Jiuzhou looked at Lu Xianhe and said calmly, "Yes, Second Shishu, I am still alive. I hope I haven't disappointed you."
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