Chapter 756: Black Wind Ridge Fortress (2)

Chapter 756: Chapter 593: Black Wind Ridge Fortress (2)

Pingtian’s eyes flashed with a hint of disdain as he slightly raised his arm, the Dharma Seal in his hand transformed, and then he used the other hand to release the Spiritual Power Shield of the Flying Ship.

Ji An’s eyes reflected an endless sea of fire, and he subconsciously held his breath, seeing the Flying Ship as a core, violet Fire Cloud exploded instantly.

The Demon Fog and Yin Demons within a radius of a thousand feet vanished in an instant, as if they had never appeared.

The blinding brightness and intense explosion of the Fire Element erupted to the extreme in an instant, deeply shaking his mind.

The opponent hadn’t used any Magical Treasure, nor released any Magic Technique, the feat was just a technique of Magical Power application.

This simple technique, when used by a Nascent Soul Cultivator, could reduce Golden Core level foes to ashes, perhaps those Yin Demons didn’t even realize what happened when they died.

Even facing such an attack himself, if he didn’t use every protective measure, he would surely be severely wounded. Whether he would survive was uncertain.

If he reacted and released the Solid Gold Technique, he might cope, but if not, things would look grim.

Not only Ji An, but all the cultivators wore an expression of stupor, followed by fanatical admiration in their eyes.

The vast majority hadn’t witnessed a Nascent Soul Daoist Monarch’s move before, the devastating power greatly elevated morale.

This area formed a special force field, the Demon Fog and Fire Spirit Power violently collided at the edge of the field.

Fiery flowers burst, scattering spots of violet light, as the Demon Fog ignited and turned to nothing.

Pingtian Daoist Monarch casually reactivated the Spiritual Power Shield, prompting the Flying Ship to move forward, as he encouraged everyone:

“Without the Demon Fog enhancing the True Demon’s power, the Cultivation Realm doesn’t fear this catastrophe.”

The cultivators shouted in unison, “The Daoist Monarch is mighty!”

Wan Jinru’s eyes shone, born in an Artifact Refining Family yet she disliked Artifact Refining, instead having a strong preference for Magical Combat.

Occasionally encountering life-and-death battles thrilled her, satisfying her pursuit of excitement by dancing on the knife’s edge.

Compared to others’ excited expressions, Ji An was engaging in deeper contemplation:

‘No, when the opponent released their attack, the Spiritual Power wave was still at the Golden Core level, I’m certain of this, by logic, it shouldn’t have caused such massive destruction, how did the Daoist Monarch achieve this?’

About half an hour later, the Flying Ship hovered near a fortress, the destination of Ji An’s team—Black Wind Ridge Fortress.

The team bid farewell to the Pingtian Daoist Monarch and entered this fortress, which spanned merely dozens of acres.

The red giant stone-walled perimeter glowed with the Spirit Light of Dharma Prohibition, at the center stood a tower over twenty feet tall, its top adorned with an unknown material sphere, emitting a bright light that dispelled the Demon Fog.

From a distance, the sphere resembled a full moon.

The cultivator responsible for this fortress turned out to be a female cultivator, titled Yun Yan, her thick black hair was simply tied up with an emerald green Jade Hairpin.

After exchanging greetings, Yun Yan Daoist Master smiled with subtle and serene grace:

“Since the anomaly occurred, the concentration of Demonic Qi increased significantly, requiring more Purifying Talismans to prevent contamination during outside patrols.

If engaged in fierce battle and unable to replenish the Purifying Talismans, one must take a Vajra Pill, the consumption of pills and talismans is rapid, now with Fellow Daoist Xuanqing assigned here, our situation will stabilize.”

Actually, the stockpile could last another two months, but the concern was about logistical delays, which could lead to catastrophic damage, the impact of increased Demon Fog concentration is multifaceted.

Ji An replied:

“If the material supply is ample, I will do whatever it takes to meet daily needs.”

The implication was that without materials, his stay here would be pointless, and survival would be left to fortune.

In this place, Alchemy and Talisman Making could also earn rewards, disregarding the external Demon Fog, it’s similar to accepting tasks from the Certification Association.

“The Daoist Monarch delivered a batch of materials sufficient for Fellow Daoist’s consumption for quite a while.”

Yun Yan Daoist Master turned and said:

“After battling with demon lords, Magical Treasures always have some residue, cleansing is time-consuming and laborious, the situation is more pronounced these days, the arrival of Jinrong Daoist Monarch greatly improves the current state.”

Wan Jinrong smiled, “Fellow Daoists fighting outside allow other cultivators to have peace, I will strive to fulfill my responsibilities.”

Yun Yan Daoist Master approvingly nodded, then glanced at Wan Jinru:

“Master Miaohua’s renown is thunderous, back then, I couldn’t replicate your current achievements, your arrival now will pressure the likes of Yin Demons.”

This fortress is the furthest from the Daoist Monarchs’ seats, as the Steward, Yun Yan Daoist Master not only holds high Cultivation but is adept socially.

Wan Jinru displayed a reserved smile, hurriedly waving her hand:

“Daoist Master is too kind, my ancestor once commented on you, saying that among this generation in the Business Alliance, you’re the most promising to break into the Nascent Soul, I have always taken you as my goal.”

Currently, the opponent is a Ninth-Layer Golden Core Cultivator, on tiptoe, they can already touch the threshold of the Nascent Soul Realm.

“Did Yuaanrong Daoist Monarch really say so?”

Yun Yan Daoist Master appeared overjoyed, progressively, you realize each step requires utmost effort to feel solid in advancement.

She certainly harbored ambitions to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, yet felt uncertain too.

She was nearing seven hundred years old, having only reached the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core three years prior, the time left wasn’t ample.

Wan Jinru nodded earnestly, “Absolutely true!”

She began to transmit telepathically, “The ancestor said that the Daoist Master’s potential endured longer, hopeful to surpass those earlier breakthrough to Ninth-Layer Golden Core Perfection cultivators.”

As long as the progress continued, slow and steady wasn’t a concern, those who never faced setbacks early found mental issues harder to tackle when encountering major bottlenecks.

This remark couldn’t be aired publicly, hence she used telepathy.

Yun Yan Daoist Master was greatly pleased, transmitting:

“Tonight, let’s have an in-depth exchange.”

She coughed softly, retrieving three Wooden Boxes, saying:

“This is the reward for you fellow Daoists this year: two hundred Spirit Stones and a Pill, check them over, if there’s no issue, I’ll show you around the premises, also assign rooms.”

Ji An opened his box, inside were Top-grade Spirit Stones and a Jade Bottle, containing a Spirit Rhinoceros Quenching Essence Pill, and it’s a high-quality pill.

What a pity, he’s unable to use this pill now.

Yun Yan Daoist Master led the three around the fortress, not very large and a quick peruse, along the walls were Foundation Establishment Cultivators’ rooms, further in were Chao Origin Stage Cultivators’ rooms, encircling the tower were individual courtyard pavilions.

Rooms were assigned as well, meeting two other stationed Daoist Masters, with six pavilions suiting one each.

Ji An and Wan Jinrong’s rooms were adjacent, Wan Jinru’s room was next to Yun Yan Daoist Master’s room.

The station didn’t have an Earth Fire Chamber, both Alchemy and Artifact Refining required the use of Pill Fire.

Ji An was satisfied with his room since the Sealing Array was Tier Three Lower Grade, providing excellent privacy.

It lay on a Tier Three Lower Grade micro Spirit Vein Node, incapable of supporting six Golden Core Cultivators to cultivate simultaneously, he’d have to retreat to a Little World to cultivate.

Yun Yan Daoist Master led everyone before the tower, “The Purification Array is set inside the tower, the most vital structure in the fortress.

Let’s enter, there’s another array inside, a lifesaver in emergencies.”

Ji An followed the group into the tower, observing its interior walls covered in dense runic lines and characters, nodes of Dharma Prohibition intermingling with a glow.

Yun Yan Daoist Master didn’t lead everyone up the tower but rather downwards along a passage.

At the base of the tower, Ji An saw an array similar to the one at the foot of Red Flame Peak, but more complex, the array was powered by Top-grade Spirit Stones.

At that moment, he understood why, despite Wulan Mountain’s harsh conditions, major powers were still willing to send disciples here.

It wasn’t out of high moral standards; the presence of a Teleportation Array ensured safety.