Chapter 786 - 731: The ’Failed’ Rescue (July Bonus for 2,000 Votes)

Chapter 786: Chapter 731: The ’Failed’ Rescue (July Bonus for 2,000 Votes)

Seeing the Great Array descend, Jiang Yuebai was unable to perceive the situation inside from the outside. This array happened to be one she could not break through with her Space Power, even Jixiang’s Tooth had shattered against it.

It could be said that apart from dismantling it with force, there was no other way.

Although the situation was dire, Jiang Yuebai remained calm. Since Shen Huaxi dared to act this way, there must at least be some assurance of holding out for a while.

With this in mind, Jiang Yuebai swiftly moved to the depths of the Luanshi Slope ruins. Ancient stone pillars were fractured, the stone-carved Array on the ground was in disarray, and Li Shen Zhi was multitasking, using his Divine Sense to clear the ruins while reconstructing the Array Map on paper.

The world was still continuously collapsing and shaking, and a stone pillar suddenly broke, falling straight towards Li Shen Zhi.

Jiang Yuebai decisively released two White Vine Avatars, transforming her hands into vines, which wrapped around the collapsing stone pillar and hurled it far away.

"Focus on restoring the Array Map. I’ll clear the ruins and repair the outline of the Great Array."

Li Shen Zhi staggered against the fierce wind, standing in the center of the Great Array. Jiang Yuebai’s sudden appearance inspired him insightfully.

"I understand now. This Ancient Teleportation Array is identical to the one in the Earth Spiritual Realm. I happen to have studied it. Give me fifteen minutes, and it’s enough. What luck, indeed!"

Ge Yuchan also came to help clear the area. Jiang Yuebai exchanged a glance with her, both busy with their tasks.

Jiang Yuebai left two clones here. Repairing the Teleportation Array was only a matter of time. Her true self returned to the outside of the Mystic Turtle Array.

There was still no movement inside. From the outside, the Great Array looked like a giant turtle shell.

Jiang Yuebai circled the edge of the Great Array back and forth, still unable to find a breakthrough point. The longer it dragged on, the more dangerous it became for those inside.

Finally, Jiang Yuebai steeled her resolve and ascended into mid-air, gathering Twin Thunder and Twin Fire in her hands, preparing to dismantle this wretched array directly.

"Hold on, brave hero!"

A hoarse voice suddenly came from beneath. Jiang Yuebai’s Twin Thunder and Twin Fire extinguished in her hands. She looked down to see a man standing at the edge of the Mystic Turtle Array, naturally hunched with a crooked neck, carrying a large iron pot.

The intelligence from the Qingyun Conference mentions him—Xing Tuozi. His real name is unknown, born with a crooked spine and a fleshy hump on his back, with an ugly appearance.

It was said that before he entered the Dao, his ancestors had been grave robbers for three generations. Some say his appearance was karma, but the karma didn’t lead to his untimely death. Instead, it allowed him to accidentally step onto the Dao path through inherited feng shui and tomb exploration techniques.

Later, while traveling as a loose cultivator, Xing Tuozi caught the eye of the Ruyi Sect’s Supreme Elder, who taught him the orthodox Qimen Dunjia techniques, leading him to join the Ruyi Sect.

Though he could reshape his body after forming his Nascent Soul, Xing Tuozi retained his former crooked neck and hunchback appearance. His temperament was calm and unhurried, paying no heed to others’ gazes.

Li Shen Zhi made a special note in the intelligence about Xing Tuozi, stating that this person is mysterious and that encounters with him at the Qingyun Conference require utmost caution.

How Xing Tuozi managed to follow Jiang Yuebai while carrying a large iron pot is unknown.

"At this place and time, breaking the array with Thunder and Fire signifies great misfortune. Furthermore, this realm is on the brink of collapse, and we are at the most unstable edge of the realm. Your move is too fierce and strong; it could inadvertently accelerate the realm’s destruction. It is absolutely forbidden!"

Jiang Yuebai was anxious and couldn’t help but shout, "Do you have a way to break this turtle shell and save them?"

Xing Tuozi moved his neck and glanced at Jiang Yuebai, "Impatience leads to folly; brave hero, be calm and let me dig us in!"

With that, Xing Tuozi removed a long cloth bag from his waist. Under Jiang Yuebai’s anxious and fiery gaze, he took out three short sticks from inside and slowly assembled them into a Horse Hoof Shovel.

He slightly adjusted his crooked neck, murmuring an incantation while taking two steps left, three steps right, one step forward, and two steps back. Just as Jiang Yuebai was about to explode, he focused his gaze, and the Horse Hoof Shovel plunged into the ground.

Boom!

The earth and stones splattered, the ground collapsed, and the Horse Hoof Shovel, like an earth dragon, rapidly tunneled downward.

The Mystic Turtle Array was completely sealed, even underground, showing no flaws, which was why Jiang Yuebai could not find any gaps to breach.

Yet, as Xing Tuozi brought down his shovel, a thunderous crash echoed from the sky. The collapse intensified, fracturing the entire realm into three large parts.

This very tremor caused a slight shift in the underground section of the Mystic Turtle Array. The Talismanic Light on the Horse Hoof Shovel shone brightly, breaking through the trembling spot, suddenly opening a Rune Barrier, creating a passage to the Array’s interior.

Xing Tuozi twisted his neck again, slowly saying in his raspy voice, "See, the timing is perfect, brave hero, please go ahead."

Jiang Yuebai closed her mouth, speechless, giving Xing Tuozi a deep look, before turning into a gale and rushing into the earth tunnel that could barely fit one person.

At that time, in the center of the Mystic Turtle Array, seven Five Mountains Immortal Sect cultivators stood, collectively supporting the Mystic Turtle Array, running it at full power to prevent the Demon Clan army from escaping.

Within the Array, Muh Wushuang held a large red flag, stirring up clouds and winds. Tang Weimian summoned one hundred eighty Array Signs, whirling above like a school of fish. The two of them set up a Golden Gang Sealing Demon Array within the Mystic Turtle Array, enduring the frenzied bombardment of the Demon Clan army to protect everyone.

"Put in more effort; I can’t hold on any longer!" Muh Wushuang shouted angrily, veins bulging on her face.

Tang Weimian also tightly bit his lip, his complexion pale.

Upon hearing the call, Wenn Jian once more sliced open his palm, using blood as ink to write in the air as his pen danced like dragons.

"Iron Horse, Ice River comes in dreams!"

As his words fell, an icy river descended from the sky, accompanied by the neighs of warhorses. Three hundred silver-armored cavalrymen appeared from thin air, thrusting with long spears, charging into the outside of the Sealing Demon Array, battling the Demon Clan army.

Wenn Jian’s face turned pale as he gasped for breath, nearing exhaustion. Seeing this, Shen Huaxi cast a spell, surrounding Wenn Jian with Qingfong, providing some replenishment to his consumed Spiritual Energy.

Fang Yuxing’s Sword Intent turned into a Silver Dragon, fighting alongside Yuu Qiuqi and two other male cultivators of the True Martial Immortal Sect, battling the Primordial Demon General outside the array.

Shen Huaxi was overwhelmed, his fingers spinning rapidly, casting various spells to heal the four in a timely manner.

They dared to charge out because they trusted Shen Huaxi, so he couldn’t falter at a critical moment.

Jing Quan and two others from the True Martial Immortal Sect defended one direction, relying on the Sealing Demon Great Array, constantly dodging the Demon Army’s attacks without fully counterattacking.

Shen Huaxi fumed but couldn’t worry about them at the moment.

The ground shook violently with unstoppable destructive force. Muh Wushuang’s Array Flag pole suddenly cracked under countless blood-red attacks from the Demon Clan army. The Sealing Demon Array teetered on the edge of collapse.

Simultaneously, Fang Yuxing’s Divine Sense jolted as the Sword Intent Silver Dragon suddenly shattered. A Primordial Demon General, in human form and wielding a massive long-handled blade, slashed down at him fiercely.

In the nick of time, Yuu Qiuqi, disregarding the fierce attack from behind, hurled numerous Magic Treasures at the incoming blade.

"Explode!"

She shouted fiercely as searing pain erupted from her back, and the Magic Treasures ahead exploded one by one, forcefully annihilating the Primordial Demon General.

Fang Yuxing’s pupils shook, and he hurriedly turned to sweep his sword, the Wind and Thunder Sword Intent howling, eliminating all the Magic Demons behind Yuu Qiuqi.

Shen Huaxi’s Healing Magical Technique enveloped Yuu Qiuqi. As their rhythm faltered, Muh Wushuang and Tang Weimian’s Sealing Demon Array could no longer hold and dispersed.

Just as everyone prepared for a final stand, flowers suddenly bloomed beneath their feet, clear springs flowed, petals swirled around them, bringing both a soothing and exhilarating energy, alleviating their wounds and refreshing everyone’s spirits.

Domain!

This was the power of a Domain!

Shen Huaxi could no longer conceal his excitement, looking around for any sign of Jiang Yuebai.

The earth broke open beneath them as a hand pushed against the ground, and a dusty, dirt-covered Jiang Yuebai crawled out of the tunnel, shaking off the dirt, appearing disgruntled.

Jiang Yuebai had saved the day countless times, always making a grand entrance that attracted all eyes. But this time... it was a complete failure!

Jiang Yuebai’s good impression of Xing Tuozi vanished without a trace!