Chapter 213: A Twist in the Ambush

"So, additional materials are required for its activation."

"It appears to be a secret art connected with the healing discipline..."

Xu Xinlan and her companions analyzed the jade slip, nodding collectively, signifying there were no issues.

"Then, our transaction is finalized."

Ji Mingxiu stated, grinning while he received all the storage artifacts.

One storage artifact cannot be kept inside another storage artifact.

The total of more than twenty thousand storage artifacts was indeed significant.

However, for individuals like Ji Mingxiu, who were prominent powerhouses in the Dao Palace realm, gathering these storage artifacts was a trivial task.

'Once Jiang Chen acquires these items, and under the mentorship of those two Void Tribulation realm great powerhouses, his advancement will certainly accelerate. This is excellent news!'

Ji Mingxiu gathered the storage divine artifacts, a smile persistently brightening his face.

In that instant.

"So, what's your strategy for investigating the Bottomless Abyss?"

Xu Xinlan gazed at Dong Yuanzheng without any visible emotion, posing her question in a detached tone.

"Naturally, we plan to employ the formation that blocks the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi, methodically probing our way down."

"The formation is already set up, there's no better time than now, please proceed."

Holding a storage ring, Dong Yuanzheng directed them towards a gigantic pit in the near distance, resembling a dark abyss, and made his statement.

'They're scheming to lead us into the Bottomless Abyss before making their move!'

'Everything is crystal clear now, they're in league with the Nether Demon Clan, that area is their home turf.'

'Hmph, without Jiang Chen's alert, we might have unknowingly walked into the trap!'

With smirks hidden in their hearts, the faces of Ji Mingxiu and his comrades reflected concurrence.

"Where is the formation located?"

Xu Xinlan inquired.

"Right here."

Dong Yuanzheng revealed his storage ring, which held the enormous formation disc within.

"Ah, it's the same type of formation that I've seen before."

"I didn't anticipate that the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace would possess such a unique ancestral treasure."

Xu Xinlan, her gaze devoid of emotion, carried on, "I'm curious as to why there were no historical accounts or gossip about this before. Also, why wasn't it utilized earlier?"

"Previously, there were no activities coming from the Bottomless Abyss."

"We didn't see the need to exhaust efforts exploring it, considering it's a perilous territory that even our forebears couldn't comprehend despite their countless attempts."

"However, the circumstances have changed. With the anomalous demonic beast tides occurring one after another, and the extensive diffusion of the Bottomless Abyss Spiritual Qi, or rather, the Nether Demon Spiritual Qi, we're compelled to attempt to unearth the source of the issue."

Dong Yuanzheng articulated without altering his stoic expression.

"That seems reasonable."

Ji Mingxiu nodded, stating, "In that case, our friends from the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace, please proceed with setting up the formation."

"This formation isn't a simple matter."

Dong Yuanzheng maintained a grave expression as he declared, "As such, we require the assistance of Ji Mingxiu, Xu Xinlan, and all the other daoist friends to successfully establish it."

Upon hearing these words, Ji Mingxiu and the others internally scoffed.

Dong Yuanzheng aimed not only to entice them into the Bottomless Abyss but also to distract and immobilize them through the setup of the formation, thereby simplifying his planned surprise assault.

Ji Mingxiu exchanged a glance with Xu Xinlan, then told Dong Yuanzheng, "Please lead the way then, we assure you of our full cooperation."

As he voiced this, he levitated into the air, appearing to head towards the Bottomless Abyss.

Si Zhangjian and the others mirrored his action.

"Very well!"

Dong Yuanzheng revealed a smile, gestured to Ruan Tianzong and the others, and then proceeded to fly towards the Bottomless Abyss.

However, just as the four of them lifted off the ground...

Boom!!

A tremendously potent sword light suddenly erupted from Ji Mingxiu, immediately targeting Dong Yuanzheng's back.

Simultaneously, Si Zhangjian, Yao Zong, and Sha An unleashed their moves, all aimed at Dong Yuanzheng.

Yao Zong mimicked Ji Mingxiu's approach — employing the Dark Star Sky Splitting Sword Secrets.

Si Zhangjian and Sha An, however, opted for a thunder-type assault — the Purple Heaven Heavenly Thunder True Canon.

In an instant, the atmosphere surrounding the Verdant Leaf Giant Peak underwent a dramatic transformation, with sword lights streaking like meteors, and thunderbolts zigzagging like dragons.

As the four attacks erupted, the peak of the Verdant Leaf Giant Peak was instantaneously vaporized.

This abrupt counterattack left Dong Yuanzheng utterly bewildered!

"What!"

"How could they possibly retaliate against me? Did they discover something!?"

"But how could we have tipped them off!?"

"Ahhh! Damn it!"

Dong Yuanzheng was completely terror-stricken, his eyes seething with fury!

He had strategized to ambush Ji Mingxiu and his companions, yet he found himself the subject of the ambush!

What was true surprise? This was the bloody surprise!

Caught off guard by the sudden assault from Ji Mingxiu and the other four Dao Palace realm experts, Dong Yuanzheng found himself unable to mount an effective defense!

Yet in the eleventh hour, streams of dense black mist billowed from Dong Yuanzheng, coagulating into a jet-black barrier!

An untamed and bloodthirsty aura, thick with murderous intent and insanity, abruptly saturated the air, inducing chills in anyone present.

Boom, boom, boom!

The strikes from Ji Mingxiu and the others landed on Dong Yuanzheng, instantly submerging him!

Endless, akin to a celestial cascade of thunderbolts, rained down relentlessly, while sword lights carved through the landscape, slicing uncountable times in a split second!

This was a full-force counterattack from Ji Mingxiu and his allies.

Among them, the sword Qi from Ji Mingxiu even bore a hint of the potency of the Purple Heaven Immortal Martial Sword!

Despite Dong Yuanzheng's transformation into a demonic cultivator, blessed by the Nether Demon and granted certain extraordinary abilities, he could barely conjure a protective barrier in his life-and-death struggle.

Nonetheless, the assault was so severe that blood spewed out profusely, shrieks resonated, and he suffered severe injuries to the brink of death within moments!

The entire spectacle unfolded as swiftly as a lightning strike!

The remaining members of the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace were left utterly astounded.

Only after Dong Yuanzheng was critically injured did they regain their senses and initiate their counterattack!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

An eerie demonic aura surged from the Deputy Palace Lords such as Wei Pengcheng of the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace.

This was immediately followed by a volley of fierce attacks aimed at Ji Mingxiu and his companions.

In a heartbeat, dark Qi shrouded the Verdant Leaf Giant Peak, casting shadows over several hundred thousand kilometers!

Simultaneously, Xu Xinlan and her team from the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple were struck with disbelief and fully accepted the revelations made by Ji Mingxiu and his group.

This was due to Dong Yuanzheng and his allies releasing demonic Qi, thereby directly attesting their loyalty to the Demon Race!

"Dong Yuanzheng!"

"Who could have anticipated that your Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace, the self-proclaimed righteous entity under the heavens, would side with the Demon Race, you deserve death!"

"Eradicate these minions of the Nether Demon Clan!"

Such intense rage was seldom seen on the faces of the great powerhouses of the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple's Dao Palace, and then they all sprang into action.

Without the warning from Ji Mingxiu and his group, they might have fallen prey to an ambush and been killed while venturing into the Bottomless Abyss, given their lack of prepared defenses!

Such a deep-seated grudge was utterly irreconcilable!

"Hahaha!"

"Ji Mingxiu, Xu Xinlan, you believe that unmasking my ploy gives you the upper hand? Keep dreaming!"

"With Lord Long Tianlu here, all of you are doomed. Only by pledging your loyalty to him can you escape death!"

"Surrender, and when the moment comes, the Immortal Martial Continent will transform into the Demonic Martial Continent, and there will still be a place for you!"

"Otherwise, every soul in your Holy Land and Heavenly Temple will be annihilated, not even their spirits will survive!"

As Dong Yuanzheng spat out blood, a sinister and deranged grin distorted his face!

Immediately following.

Boom!!

The earth and heavens encompassing several hundred thousand kilometers around Dong Yuanzheng shuddered as an enormous beam of black and red light erupted from the Bottomless Abyss!

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