xymnovel Chapter 465 Appetizer!
Chapter 465 Appetizer!
In this gathering prepared for any eventuality, the Taoist Xuan Tong, who had previously been in charge of the Xuan Tian Guard, was dressed in a flowing Taoist robe, with white hair and beard, and his eyes revealed a transcendent wisdom.
Beside him stood Chong Heqing, the Taoist protector "Xuanweizi," a tall and handsome man with unfathomable cultivation. The two stood side by side, like pine trees and cranes, exuding an aura that could not be underestimated.
On the other side was Ouyang Jing from the Ouyang family, one of the three Dukes of the Great Qian Dynasty. Dressed in magnificent clothes, he possessed an extraordinary bearing, and his brows revealed an imposing and dignified aura.
Beside him stood Qian Xiuyuan, a top-tier war god, with a robust physique, piercing eyes, and an intense fighting spirit emanating from him.
In addition, there are the Netherworld Messengers from the Netherworld Valley. They act mysteriously and are skilled in assassination and poison. Their representative, Netherworld Prince, wears a black robe and his face is hidden in the shadows, only revealing a pair of eyes that gleam with an eerie light, which makes people shudder.
And then there's the Azure Wave Fairy, who appeared before, representing the Azure Wave Pool. She has a graceful figure and stunning beauty, yet she is proficient in naval warfare and formations. Her Azure Wave Warriors are all water dragons, appearing and disappearing without a trace.
Previously, due to the lack of naval warfare in the Luzhou battlefield, Bibo Tan's Bibo elite troops had no room to exert their strength.
But unexpectedly, Si Xiaofei created a battlefield suitable for them in Qianyuan County!
This immediately made Bibotan a hot commodity in this operation.
The representatives of these forces, each with their own agendas, had no choice but to temporarily set aside their personal grievances and discuss important matters together.
The gathering place was a secluded cave, which was decorated very elegantly, with stone tables and benches and flickering candlelight.
Ancient Taoist runes are carved on the cave walls, faintly emitting a light, seemingly suppressing the aura within the cave and preventing it from leaking out.
"Gentlemen, Emperor Si Xiaofei of the Great Qian Dynasty's personal expedition is truly a godsend."
A Taoist priest dressed in a Taoist robe and holding a whisk slowly spoke.
"If we can eliminate it here, the fate of the Great Qian Dynasty will be shaken, and the world order may be rewritten."
Beside the Taoist Master Xuantong, a middle-aged man with a cold face and sharp eyes stood silently. He was Chong Heqing, the Taoist protector "Xuanweizi", whose cultivation was unfathomable.
"Ah, that's precisely why we need to join forces."
"My Ouyang family is willing to do everything in our power to help you all."
Beside him, Ouyang Jing, dressed in brocade robes and exuding an extraordinary air, chuckled softly.
"Good! With Young Master Ouyang's promise, we have even more confidence."
Master Xuantong smiled slightly, then glanced at the rest of the group. "So, what do you all think?"
"My 'Netherworld Pavilion' is willing to dispatch its elite assassins to act in secret and clear obstacles for you all."
At this moment, a mysterious figure dressed in a black robe, his face hidden in the shadow of his hood, slowly stepped forward, his voice deep and powerful.
"Hmph, for a madman like Si Xiaofei, it's as easy as turning my hand to take his head with just the assassination techniques of my Netherworld Valley."
Youmingzi sneered, his voice as cold as a biting wind.
"Assassination may be effective in the short term, but it is not a long-term solution."
"We must join forces and take advantage of the flood in Qianyuan County to lay a trap and make the Tianyu Huanglong ship its burial place."
The Fairy of the Azure Waves gently shook her head, her voice soft yet carrying an undeniable firmness.
"What the fairy says is absolutely right. We can each use our strengths. We Taoists are skilled in formations and can set up a bewitching array to trap their fleet; the warriors of the Ouyang family are brave and unparalleled, and can serve as the vanguard to directly attack the Yellow Dragon Ship; the assassination techniques of the Netherworld Valley can be used to disrupt their morale; and the warriors of my Azure Wave Island will be responsible for naval warfare, using the flood to deliver a fatal blow."
A hint of admiration flashed in the eyes of the Taoist priest Xuantong, who was dressed in a Taoist robe, and he spoke softly.
"Alright! We will proceed according to plan and let Si Xiaofei know that this world does not belong to him alone!"
Upon hearing this, Qian Xiuyuan was filled with fighting spirit and slammed his fist on the table.
After a period of intrigue and backstabbing, these forces finally reached a temporary consensus.
They knew that only by uniting at this moment could they have a chance to overthrow this seemingly invincible dynasty.
"In that case, we shall each perform our duties and ensure that this operation is carried out without fail."
The Taoist Master Xuantong said in a deep voice, his eyes flashing with excitement, "The day the Yellow Dragon Ship is destroyed will be the day a new order is born."
Everyone nodded, their eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future and a thirst for power.
They began to plan in detail how to use their respective advantages to launch a fatal blow against the Emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty's Heavenly Imperial Yellow Dragon Ship.
The night was as dark as ink, the moon hung high in the sky, and the stars were hidden. In the deep darkness, the Heavenly Imperial Yellow Dragon Ship was like a floating island, quietly moored in the vast waters.
The ship's hull shimmered with light and color, inlaid with countless bright jewels and jades, reflecting the surrounding waters and creating a scene resembling a fairyland.
However, this tranquility did not last long before it was broken by a rapid and chaotic atmosphere.
That night, countless figures streaked across the sky like shooting stars, each possessing profound inner strength. They came from all directions, their target the Heavenly Imperial Yellow Dragon Ship.
These internal energy cultivators, some dressed in night clothes and others with fluttering cloaks, were all elites from various factions.
As the internal energy cultivators approached the ship and were about to use their movement techniques to board, suddenly, a strange melody rang out all around, lingering in their ears like a ghost, making them feel disoriented.
Immediately afterwards, traps suddenly appeared on the ground, and hidden weapons flew everywhere. Accompanied by screams, many cultivators were caught off guard and were hit, suffering heavy losses.
Even those few with high cultivation levels managed to dodge, but due to the "Illusory Sound Array" set up on the Heavenly Imperial Yellow Dragon Ship, their movements were slowed down, making it difficult for them to exert their usual strength.
However, even so, some cultivators with profound inner strength, relying on their superb martial arts, broke through numerous obstacles and finally stepped onto the deck of the Heavenly Imperial Yellow Dragon Ship.
Among them, some were skilled in light-footed martial arts, their figures graceful and swift, like shooting stars streaking across the night sky, attempting to break through the defenses of the Daqian army with speed; others were proficient in hidden weapons, their fingers flicking out sharp weapons that shot out from the air, aiming straight for vital points; still others were skilled in close combat, their fists whistling and their palms flying, engaging in fierce battles with the soldiers of Daqian.
However, no matter how hard they tried, they could not break through the Daqian army's tight defenses.
The traps and mechanisms on the Tianyu Huanglong warship, the interference from the Illusionary Sound Array, and the surprise attack from the Suspended Mirror Bureau around the Emperor of Daqian all plunged them into an unprecedented predicament.
Their offensive was thwarted time and time again, their companions fell one by one, and they themselves gradually felt the depletion of their physical and mental strength.
Faced with the numerous powerful guards surrounding the Emperor of Daqian and the dense defensive mechanisms on the ship, their efforts ultimately seemed too insignificant.
In the end, these internal energy cultivators who had finally managed to board the Heavenly Imperial Yellow Dragon Ship were either captured or forced to retreat, and without exception, they all felt the power and inviolability of the Great Qian Empire.
Night returned to calm, and the Heavenly Imperial Yellow Dragon Ship continued to float quietly on the water, as if nothing had happened.