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Chapter 691: The Rebellion of the Xuanwu Clan

Many cultivators rushed towards the fog, but they were mysteriously thrown back out as soon as they entered. The cycle repeated endlessly, as if the fog possessed a strange ability that caused those who ventured in to be returned.

Standing on a mountain peak, Lü Buwei extended his hand and pulled a cultivator from the distance towards him.

The man, suddenly appearing before Lü Buwei, was initially startled and then angrily demanded, "Who are you?"

Lü Buwei ignored him and placed a finger on the man's forehead. Instantly, the man's eyes became vacant.

"What happened here?" Lü Buwei asked sternly.

"We don't know. Ten days ago, thick fog suddenly appeared at the entrance to the Longevity Realm. Anyone who enters is inexplicably turned back. It's been ten days, and we can't get in! Nor can anyone inside come out!" the dazed man replied.

"Any theories? Or any sounds from within the fog?" Lü Buwei asked again.

"None, no sounds at all!" the dazed man responded.

"Useless!" Lü Buwei sneered.

With a flick of his finger, the man's forehead suddenly bore a gaping hole, and he fell dead off the cliff.

Standing atop the mountain, Lü Buwei gazed at the massive area of white fog and chuckled softly. "A Feng Shui formation, indeed Ni Pusa's handiwork. While Shen Ya Daojun besieges Lingxiao Heavenly Court, you send someone to probe the Longevity Realm. What a strategy! What audacity!"

Lü Buwei did not enter the fog. There was no need to spoil such an interesting situation.

Meanwhile, outside the Zhu Xian Sword Formation, in a forested area.

In a land scarred with spider-like cracks, dust billowed, and terrifying destruction rippled through the space. At the center, Great Qin's Feng Shui master Guiguzi was pinned to a large boulder, his body riddled with cracks. Blood flowed from his wounds, and his eyes were wide open in disbelief.

Nearby, Elder Tian of the Great Yong Dynasty observed coldly. King Taizong's clothes were somewhat tattered, and King Zhantian's body was covered in wounds, but he now held a large blade, pinning Guiguzi to the boulder.

"Damn it, this Feng Shui master was so hard to deal with! Nearly cost me my life!" King Zhantian cursed, glaring at the dying Guiguzi.

"You... Tian Lao, Gu Zhantian, Gu Taizong? You... Great Yong Dynasty?" Guiguzi struggled to speak, glaring at the trio.

"I killed you. What can you do about it?" King Zhantian sneered.

"When my grandmaster returns, he will... avenge me!" Guiguzi said with great difficulty.

"Avenge you? Hmph!" King Zhantian snorted coldly.

With a final drag of his blade, Guiguzi was split in half, his eyes wide open, dying with unresolved anger.

"Alas, another branch of Shenzhou's Feng Shui masters has perished!" Elder Tian sighed.

Outside the Longevity Realm.

Lü Buwei had been waiting for two days, his eyes narrowed as if he could see through the fog.

Suddenly, his brow furrowed.

At that moment, the entire foggy area was filled with dazzling five-colored divine light. It shot up to the heavens, enveloping the entire sky with its brilliance, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle.

"Five-colored divine light? A master in the Longevity Realm can wield the five-colored divine light?" Lü Buwei's brow arched in surprise.

"Lord Skulldom, go～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～!"

Amidst the thick fog, Ni Pusa's urgent voice suddenly echoed.

Then, two black-robed figures shot out from the fog, completely shrouded, their features indistinguishable.

"Skeleton Clan?" Lü Buwei narrowed his eyes.

Wang Kulu and Ni Pusa swiftly vanished, and no one from the Longevity Realm pursued them, seemingly allowing their departure.

Lü Buwei watched this unfold, touching his left fist with his right palm, a cold smile playing on his lips. "This is getting more interesting. Five-colored divine light? A descendant of the Kong family? The Skeleton Clan from the underworld?"

With a flicker, Lü Buwei disappeared as well.

Inside the Zhu Xian Sword Formation.

The vast sword formation continued to envelop the extensive area of Lingxiao Heavenly Court. The violent sword energy relentlessly battered the formation's perimeter, but supported by fortune, merit, and the power of the stars, Lingxiao Heavenly Court remained unscathed.

Over two months had passed. Zhong Shan sneered as he observed the outside world.

"Shen Ya, is there any point to this?" Zhong Shan laughed mockingly.

Finally, after days of ignoring Zhong Shan, Shen Ya Daojun frowned again.

It had been almost three months. Why hadn't Da Qin's fortune diminished at all? Something was very wrong.

"Guishou, what's going on?" Shen Ya Daojun turned to Guishou.

"I don't know. I followed the plan! Our Xuanwu Clan, upon Da Qin's invitation, participated in resisting the four dynasties and took many strategic positions. Once I give the signal, Guishou will command the Xuanwu Clan to betray Da Qin!" Guishou's eyes showed a trace of anxiety.

"Guishou? The young master of the Xuanwu Clan?" Shen Ya Daojun frowned, his eyes betraying a hint of distrust.

"Betrayal? They should have turned on them by now. It's been nearly three months. With your Xuanwu Clan's internal betrayal, the four dynasties should be reporting continuous victories, advancing into Da Qin territory, and Da Qin's fortune should be greatly diminished. But look at Da Qin's fortune, does it seem any less?" Toad Lai mocked.

"It can't be wrong. Guishou, under the command of our leader, is surely heavily damaging Da Qin's army!" Guishou insisted.

"Why don't you go check?" Shen Ya Daojun suggested, frowning.

"And leave here...?" Guishou hesitated.

"Toad Lai's wounds should be almost healed. He can take your place for a while. Go and return quickly!" Shen Ya Daojun ordered.

"Yes!"

Just as Guishou was about to leave, Zhong Shan, standing in front of the Longevity Hall, suddenly spoke.

"Shen Ya, Guishou, are you waiting for my fortune to diminish?" Zhong Shan mocked.

Hearing Zhong Shan, Shen Ya's pupils contracted, and Guishou halted.

"Guishou, no need to go. It won't make a difference. Let me show you someone," Zhong Shan said, smiling.

At that moment, a white-robed figure slowly emerged from the Longevity Hall.

"Guishou～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～!"

Guishou called out in disbelief.

The person emerging was none other than the young master of the Xuanwu Clan, Guishou.

Though Guishou couldn't see from such a distance, Emperor Xian had deliberately projected the distant scene before Guishou.

"You don't need to go, Supreme," Guishou sighed slightly.

"What? What do you mean?" Guishou's eyes narrowed.

"The Xuanwu within Da Qin's army did not betray us. Instead, the Xuanwu hidden within the four imperial armies should have turned against them by now. The four imperial armies must be in disarray, facing defeat. Da Qin's fortune will not diminish; it will only increase!" Guishou shook his head.

Upon hearing Guishou's words, the faces of the celestial realm experts outside changed simultaneously. Shen Ya Daojun's face darkened with rage as he stared at Guishou, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Guishou was equally furious. "You insolent brat! How dare you defy me? Who is the true supreme leader of the Xuanwu Clan? I am still here, and you dare to usurp my position? Defying the supreme leader warrants the combined wrath of the entire Xuanwu Clan. Don't you know that?" Guishou roared in anger.

Guishou's expression grew tense.

Zhong Shan patted Guishou's shoulder and looked at Guishou outside the Southern Heaven Gate. "Supreme leader? After today, you will no longer be the supreme leader of the Xuanwu Clan!"

Zhong Shan's sudden words left those outside the Southern Heaven Gate slightly stunned.

"What do you mean?" Guishou frowned.

Guishou hadn't noticed anything unusual, but Shen Ya Daojun had. He widened his eyes in realization.

"How dare you!"

With a furious roar, a powerful murderous aura surged from Shen Ya Daojun's chest. A cloud of black smoke suddenly appeared and dispersed, causing Shen Ya Daojun to dodge aside. However, the other three were not as fortunate.

Suddenly, Nü Qinghui, Guishou, and Toad Lai's expressions became dazed.

For some reason, Nü Qinghui suddenly snapped out of it.

"Heavenly demon?" Nü Qinghui exclaimed in shock.

Heavenly demon? Zhong Shan could actually enslave a heavenly demon? Nü Qinghui's eyes flashed with horror.

"Rumble～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～!"

Above Guishou's head, a mass of lightning suddenly erupted. The infinite thunderclouds burst forth, and as countless sword energies entered, the thunderclouds only grew larger and more terrifying, spewing bolts of lightning.

Shen Ya Daojun struck Guishou's body with a palm, snapping him out of his daze. However, the thunderclouds above seemed to fixate on him, causing Guishou's face to change drastically.

"Damn it, damn it～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～!"

Guishou yelled in Guishou's direction, then quickly dashed out of the Zhu Xian Sword Formation. Otherwise, the stimulation from the formation would make the thunderclouds even more rampant!

Toad Lai, who was still under the heavenly demon's influence, had not yet reached the ninth level of the celestial realm, so the heavenly demon's allure couldn't summon the heavenly tribulation.

In a dazed state, Toad Lai's face turned red and took on a debased expression.

"Shen Ya Daojun, if you give me Nü Qinghui, hehehe, I will obey you from now on! Hahaha!" Toad Lai said lewdly in his daze.

Nü Qinghui's eyes flashed with disgust upon hearing Toad Lai's vulgar words.

Shen Ya Daojun frowned and looked at Toad Lai, striking his chest with a palm.

"Poof～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～!"

The unlucky Toad Lai's energy became chaotic from the blow, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood and suddenly wake up.