Chen Xuan arrived in a vast mountain range, landing on a branch of a giant tree.
"So big!"
He couldnât help but exclaim in wonder.
In this world, perhaps due to the presence of spiritual qi, even the trees were much thicker than those on Blue Star.
He then sat cross-legged.
Taking out a black box from his bosom,
he slowly opened it to reveal a jade slip and four silver-white pills.
Under the moonlight, they emitted a faint silver glow.
"So these are Spirit Gathering Pills?"
He muttered softly.
At this moment, Chen Xuan felt very optimistic; in his view, whatever the outcome of this battle, he wouldnât lose out.
After carefully inspecting them and confirming that the pills were okay,
he promptly tossed one into his mouth.
As the pill entered his mouth, it transformed into a gentle flow, sliding down his throat into his body.
"Boom!"
Instantly, a surge of intense warmth erupted within.
Seeing this, Chen Xuan quickly began to channel the Nine Revolutions Secret Technique (Transformation Stage), rapidly absorbing the warm flow.
One cycle, fifteen minutes.
After completing eight full cycles, the warmth produced by the Spirit Gathering Pill was fully absorbed by Chen Xuan.
He opened his eyes suddenly.
He hurriedly opened the system; he was eager to see what benefits the Spirit Gathering Pill would bring him.
[Realm: Martial Cultivator: Third Grade (Visceral Refinement (56%)), Spirit Cultivator: Fourth Level]
[Cultivation Technique: Nine Revolutions Secret Technique (Transformation Stage (12100/100000))]
"Hiss!"
Seeing the information displayed on the panel, Chen Xuan couldnât help but take a deep breath in surprise.
Third Grade (Visceral Refinement) had reached 56%, an increase of nearly 20%.
But more astonishingly, the Nine Revolutions Secret Technique (Transformation Stage) had progressed by over 10,000.
Just one Spirit Gathering Pill!
Sighâ
At this point, Chen Xuan was immensely excited.
With three more pills left, it meant he could cultivate to the peak of Third Grade, complete Visceral Refinement, and the Nine Revolutions Secret Technique would be nearly halfway complete.
"Damn!"
He couldnât help but burst out with excitement.
He then quickly popped another Spirit Gathering Pill into his mouth and began cultivating again.
....
Until the slightest light of dawn appeared.
All four Spirit Gathering Pills were completely absorbed.
Chen Xuan opened his eyes, exhaled gently, and opened the system once more.
"Haha..."
Shaking his head with a light chuckle, it seemed he had been overly optimistic.
Starting with the second Spirit Gathering Pill, the effect had diminished to about 80% of the previous potency, with the remaining pills diminishing in sequence.
Third Grade (Visceral Refinement (94%)),
Nine Revolutions Secret Technique (Transformation Stage (31100/100000)),
"Just a bit more, maybe half a monthâs hard cultivation will do, then I can reach the peak of Third Grade."
"As for Nine Revolutions Secret Technique, thatâs still a long way off."
Chen Xuan murmured to himself, considering skill points; thereâs still over 40,000 remaining, which would take about another month.
Especially since the battle is about to commence, he canât casually return to Youlan Mansion; this time it might take even longer.
"This is tough!"
Following a light complaint, he stepped forward and vanished.
....
"Didnât you say you wouldnât return to Youlan Mansion last night?"
When Chen Xuan appeared in the camp, Ye Jincen immediately questioned him, leaving him slightly stunned.
Whatâs going on here?
He felt recently, this womanâs reach was too long; couldnât he change his mind?
Just as he was about to speak, Ji Kerenâs voice came from outside, "Miss Ye, we need to head to the Nine Revolutions Formation."
"Hmph!"
Ye Jincen snorted coldly, not forgetting to shoot him a glare before leaving the camp.
"Damn!"
This woman is truly troubled!
But after the curse, he hurried to follow.
The Nine Revolutions Formation was deployed at the rear of the army, regarded as the safest location.
Today, the perimeter not only had military guards but also a group of spirit cultivators gathered outside the camp!
Huang Yun and Li Xianfu, two Second-Grade Experts, were stationed nearby.
Ji Keren led the Nine Revolutions Formation, with Ye Jincen assisting, while the spirit cultivators aimed to maintain the array.
Inside the massive camp,
a three-meter-high altar with a three-meter-long stone pillar inserted at its center.
On the stone pillar were carved nine five-clawed stone dragons, lifelike in appearance.
Upon entering the camp, Chen Xuan was immediately drawn to the stone pillar on the altar.
He stood there motionless, gazing for a while.
"This is...?" he looked towards Ji Keren, who was sitting cross-legged nearby.
"The array core of the Nine Revolutions Formation, it has always been in Lord Bai Zeâs possession, just delivered today."
"Oh...this is the array core!" Chen Xuan nodded slightly.
Then he looked at the stone pillar again, extending a thread of spiritual power towards it.
"â|ď˝Oâ˛|â Ah~~....."
In an instant, a tremendous roar of dragons echoed in his mind, leaving him bewildered on the spot, while the thread of spiritual power was instantly shattered.
"Hahaha...."
Witnessing this, Ji Keren covered her mouth laughing, and even Ye Jincenâs lips curved slightly.
"This is...?"
Chen Xuan wondered, he didnât feel anything amiss.
"Young Master Xuan may not know, this stone pillar is not only the array core of the Nine Revolutions Formation, but it is itself a miniature array, so when someone attempts to spy with spiritual power, it automatically retaliates."
"Of course, you canât be blamed, as curiosity is common, but the Young Masterâs courage is truly admirable, Keren genuinely admires it!"
Uh....!
"Damn it!"
This woman mocked him, and so openly.
Fixating on the rounded part of her purple gown, he really wanted to slap it hard, teach her a lesson.
But Ji Keren didnât care at all; instead, she provocatively pushed forward even more.
"Begin!"
Ye Jincenâs icy voice rang out, interrupting the behavior between the two that made her feel nauseous.
"Buzzkill."
Chen Xuan grumbled inwardly, this woman had done this more than once.
However, at this time, Ji Keren also returned to normal, her expression becoming serious.
Looking at Ye Jincen, the two nodded simultaneously.
Soon, two powerful spiritual forces appeared in the room, flying towards the stone pillar on the altar.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
.....
Instantly, a series of rumblings echoed in the tent.
At the same time, the army of Great Xia was already prepared.
Bai Ze looked in the direction of the Nine Revolutions Formation, suddenly, his eyes flashed with dazzling heat, and he shouted, "Commence battle!"
"Commence battle!"
"Commence battle!"
Suddenly, all the soldiers shouted in unison, a deafening sound that stirred the blood.
Even Chen Xuan, who was in the tent, was affected and became excited upon hearing the uniform and powerful sound.
"This is war, a manâs battlefield!"
He couldnât help but sigh inwardly.
Huâ
He took a long breath, suppressing the excitement, and calmed down again.
...
"Yongâan Commandery, Hongtu, South City Gate!"
"Hai Ze Commandery, Ghost Crane, North City Gate!"
"Yunmo Commandery, Jiang Ke, West City Gate!"
"Fenglin Commandery, Ou Yezi, East City Gate!"
Bai Zeâs voice echoed among the troops,
"Attack!"
A loud shout, and the war drums began.
Instantly, the troops from the four commanderies rushed like four torrents towards the four directions.
"Bai Qi! Go and keep an eye on them!"
"Yes, Marshal Bai!"
In such a formal occasion, he certainly couldnât call him brother; after receiving the order, he stepped through the air.
While Bai Ze stood there, motionless, his eyes fixed in the direction of the Celestial Water Commandery.
Having waited so many days, he hoped to conquer the Celestial Water Commandery today.
His heart was already boiling, eager to kill.
....
At this moment, in the camp where the Nine Revolutions Formation was located, sounds of dragon roars echoed one after another.
And that stone pillar at this moment emitted a bizarre red glow.
"Rise!"
Ji Keren shouted coquettishly.
Instantly, the nine stone dragons on the stone pillar came to life.
"Roar~~"
The first one detached from the stone pillar, it was a blood-red dragon, whose eyes shone like two red gems.
Instantly, the blood dragon shot out of the tent! Then it flew in the direction of the Celestial Water Commandery.
"Great!"
Bai Ze shouted.
The first one had emerged.
The Nine Revolutions Formation is extremely complex, not only is it cumbersome to set up, but it also demands high skills from the one controlling it.
Back then, when besieging the sect, it was the National Preceptor who personally took charge; at that time, nine dragons emerged together, and that scene is still deeply engraved in the mind.
But the National Preceptor was a first-grade expert, whereas Ji Keren and Ye Jincen are only third-grade now.
The disparity is too large.
He didnât dare hope for nine dragons at once, but at the very least four dragons were necessary!
"Donât let this marshal be disappointed."
He was also uncertain inside.
"Rise again!"
In the tent, Ji Keren shouted coquettishly once more.
This time, the dragon at the bottom of the stone pillar began to move, but it wasnât as quick as the first time. Finally, with time slowly passing, the second blood dragon flew out.
But at this moment, both Ji Keren and Ye Jincen had consumed a lot of spiritual power.
After half an hour, the third blood dragon finally succeeded.
At this time, both of their faces had become extremely pale.
Especially Ye Jincen, her delicate eyebrows tightly knit, seemingly reaching her limit.
"Not good."
Chen Xuan silently thought it was bad.
He had only comprehended a bit of the Nine Revolutions Formation, but he understood something now.
Every time a blood dragon is activated, it requires massive spiritual power from both women.
They had already activated three blood dragons, and both had expended a lot; Ye Jincen was almost unable to hold on, even sitting there she was swaying.
"Miss Ye, quickly drink this bottle of Spiritual Liquid!"
At this moment, Ji Keren handed over a white porcelain bottle.
Ye Jincen immediately drank it without hesitation, and simultaneously Ji Keren also consumed a bottle.
Huâ
Chen Xuan felt relieved upon seeing this.
With the Spiritual Liquid, they should be alright.
Yet Ji Keren had prepared in advance; why didnât she take it out earlier?
Sure enough, after a moment, both womenâs faces showed signs of recovery, a hint of redness appearing.
"Rise again!"
After recovering a lot of spiritual power, Ji Keren once again shouted.
"Roar~~"
Finally, the fourth blood dragon was activated after an hour.
And after seeing this blood dragon flying out, it was obvious she let out a sigh of relief.
"It seems she completed the task Bai Ze assigned her."
Four city gates in the Celestial Water Commandery, four blood dragons just enough.
Seeing the fourth blood dragon fly out, Bai Ze took a step and followed the blood dragon towards the Celestial Water Commandery.
He had been waiting for this fourth blood dragon all along!
Now it finally succeeded, he could unleash a massacre!