activa-t Chapter 107 Flame Spirit Nine-Tailed Fox
Chapter 107 Flame Spirit Nine-Tailed Fox
After successfully breaking through the territory of the Flame Spirit Nine-Tailed Fox, the Ark, like a ship that has found a calm harbor after a stormy sea, continued to sail steadily across the vast sky.
The azure sky is like a clear gemstone, with wisps of white clouds floating leisurely like soft gauze.
The sunlight poured down without reservation, bathing the ark in a shimmering golden light, as if offering solace and blessings to these travelers who had endured so much hardship.
On the ark, the disciples knew that the road ahead was long and arduous, and dared not slacken in the slightest.
Mu Zhusheng found a quiet corner, sat cross-legged on the ground, faced the sky with her palms facing the ground, and entered a deep cultivation.
Its body was shrouded in a faint spiritual light, which flickered with the rhythm of its breathing, like a spiritual pearl absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
Xu Xiaoxiao walked over quietly and saw that Mu Zhusheng was engrossed in cultivation, so she waited quietly not far away.
After Mu Zhusheng finished his practice and stood up, she smiled and said, "Second Senior Brother, the dangers along the way have made me understand the importance of cultivation even more. Just now, while I was practicing, I seemed to have gained new insights into that sword technique."
A hint of approval flashed in Mu Zhusheng's eyes: "Junior Sister has excellent comprehension. Once she returns to the sect, she will definitely make further progress in her swordsmanship."
The other disciples also chose their own places to cultivate. Some sat in pairs, exchanging cultivation experiences; others meditated alone, exploring the subtleties of the circulation of spiritual energy.
For a moment, the ark was filled with a rich aura of cultivation.
The First Elder and the Second Elder stood at the bow of the ship, gazing into the distance, discussing their return to the clan.
"When we return, we must report in detail to the sect leader what we encountered on the way. The matter of the Flame Spirit Nine-Tailed Fox is by no means accidental." The First Elder said solemnly.
The Second Elder nodded in agreement: "The boundary between the demon realm and the human realm seems to be loosening. Such signs may lead to future troubles. The sect needs to make plans as soon as possible."
The two weeks passed quickly during this peaceful and hopeful voyage.
In the distance, a majestic mountain range comes into view, its peaks soaring into the clouds and gleaming with a sacred light under the sun.
The surrounding clouds and mist swirl around the mountains, as if draping them in a dreamy veil, adding to their mystery as they appear and disappear.
Nestled among the mountains, palaces and pavilions are scattered in a well-organized manner, with their exquisite eaves and brackets peeking out from under the shade of green trees.
Auspicious light and auspicious energy rose gently, as if a fairyland had descended to earth.
"We've finally arrived! This is our Huitian Sect. I wonder how Senior Brother is doing?" Xu Xiaoxiao exclaimed excitedly, still holding the little puppet of Senior Brother in her arms, her eyes filled with excitement and pride.
The disciples rushed to the bow of the ship, gazing at the sacred ground of their sect that they had longed for day and night, and the fatigue and hardship of the journey instantly vanished.
The ark slowly approached the sect. The disciples on duty at the mountain gate were already on high alert. Once the ark came to a stop, everyone disembarked in an orderly manner.
The sect leader, along with a group of elders, came forward to greet them, their eyes filled with concern and satisfaction.
"You've finally returned. I know how arduous your journey has been."
Mu Zhusheng led his fellow disciples forward and bowed respectfully: "Thanks to the sect leader's concern, although we disciples have experienced hardships, we have also gained something. After a short rest, we will report the details one by one."
The sect leader smiled and nodded: "Alright, you should go and rest to recover your energy."
After resting, everyone gathered in the sect's council hall.
The hall's dome soared high, painted with star maps and spiritual patterns, shimmering faintly in the candlelight.
The surrounding pillars are thick and carved with exotic beasts and rare birds, as if they are quietly guarding this space.
The crowd filed in, their clothes fluttering, their footsteps echoing in the empty hall.
Once everyone had taken their positions, the sect leader, Lingxu Daozun, sat in the head seat, flanked by the solemn-looking elders.
The First Elder stepped forward first, bowed to the Sect Leader and the other elders, cleared his throat, and began to recount the journey: "Sect Leader, on this trip, we and our disciples went to train and hoped to return safely, but we encountered many unexpected events. When we first entered the mountains and forests, we were about to repair the damaged ark when we encountered a huge dark-scaled python. The python's body was as big as a hill, its scales shimmered with a dark light, and its venom was extremely potent. Ordinary attacks could not break through its defenses."
The second elder continued, "We fought a fierce battle with it, and were fortunate enough to find that its scales were weak at its seven-inch mark, which allowed us to kill it. However, at that time, it was getting dark, and the mountains and forests were full of dangers, and there was also a strange flute sound coming from there."
The elder nodded and continued, "Following the sound, we saw a man in black robes playing a flute with eerie light deep in the woods. The spirit wolves around him were under his control. The man in black robes was very arrogant and wanted to keep our ark as compensation for disturbing the creatures of the forest. He even drove the spirit wolves to attack us at the slightest disagreement."
Mu Zhusheng stepped forward, clasped his hands and said, "Disciples and elders fought hard. First, they used a sword formation to block the spirit wolf, while the First Elder and Second Elder tried to break the control of the flute. Finally, they successfully sealed the black-robed man and were able to escape to speed up the repair of the ark."
The Grand Elder continued, "After the Ark took off, we encountered the Ink Feather Thunder Eagle. This eagle has wingspans of tens of feet, can control lightning, and is extremely fast. Its attacks are fierce, and we fought it for a long time. Fortunately, we found an opening in its attacks and were able to repel it."
At this moment, an elder asked, "Was that Ink Feather Thunder Eagle acting alone?"
The elder replied, "At first we only saw this one, but there seemed to be a mysterious power in that dark cloud area. We feared that its nest was nearby, or that there might be some other connection. We did not dare to investigate further."
The Second Elder continued, "After breaking through the territory of the Ink Feather Thunder Eagle, we encountered the Flame Spirit Nine-Tailed Fox. They were surrounded by fiery spiritual energy, had gained intelligence, and were extremely cunning. The leader of the fox demons spoke arrogantly and refused to let us pass, launching an attack directly. Its nine tails were like long whips of fire, with tremendous power."
Xu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but say, "The disciples set up a sword formation for defense, but they were still in great danger. Fortunately, the First Elder and the Second Elder used powerful spells, and the Second Senior Brother risked his life to charge into the formation and wound the fox demon, which disrupted their attack and allowed them to break through the encirclement in the end."
Upon hearing this, the sect leader, Lingxu Daozun, frowned deeply and slowly said, "This journey has been fraught with so many dangers. The matter of the Flame Spirit Nine-Tailed Fox is particularly strange. Signs of the boundary between the demon realm and the human realm have already appeared. We must make a decision as soon as possible. What do you elders think?"
A highly respected elder stroked his beard and pondered, saying, "The most urgent task is to strengthen the defenses around the sect and send disciples to search everywhere. If any demons are found to be gathering abnormally, they should be reported immediately. At the same time, we should also communicate with other sects to discuss countermeasures together."
Everyone nodded in agreement. The Third Elder then said, "The disciples' experiences during this training can be compiled into a book and stored in the Scripture Pavilion for future generations to study and learn from."
The sect leader glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice, "As the elders have said, the disciples who have returned from this training should also carefully summarize their experiences and improve their own strength, because there may be greater dangers in the future that will require your support."
Mu Zhusheng and the other disciples responded in unison, "We will obey the sect leader's teachings!"
After the report was completed, the disciples dispersed and returned to their respective sects' peaks.
Holding her senior brother's doll, Xu Xiaoxiao stood side by side with Mu Zhusheng on the sword. With a soft shout, the flying sword shot towards Chongyang Peak like a streak of light.
At this moment, the sun was setting, and the sky was dyed a dazzling red, with fiery clouds spreading wildly across the horizon.
A gentle breeze, carrying a hint of coolness, caressed their clothes and hair.
Beneath my feet, the rolling mountains stretch endlessly, their trees lush and verdant. Bathed in the glow of the setting sun, the leaves shimmer with golden light, like a golden sea gently swaying in the wind.
Xu Xiaoxiao looked into the distance, her eyes full of anticipation: "Second Senior Brother, we're finally back in the sect. This experience was truly thrilling. I feel like I've grown a lot. Before, when facing the Netherscale Python, I was filled with tension and fear, but now, looking back, I can calmly think about every detail of the battle and discover many of my shortcomings."
Mu Zhusheng turned her head slightly, a gentle smile on her face: "Yes, Junior Sister, although those hardships and dangers were fraught with peril, they also brought us great rewards. Your performance in battle has become increasingly composed, and your swordsmanship has become even more formidable. For example, when fighting against the Flame Spirit Nine-Tailed Fox, you led the senior brothers and sisters to set up a sword formation, and that formation operated more flexibly and efficiently than before, successfully withstanding multiple attacks."
Xu Xiaoxiao smiled gently and looked down at the doll in her arms: "I wonder how Senior Brother is doing on the mountain. Does he miss us? Senior Brother is always so calm and reliable. If he were here, he might be able to find the weaknesses of those monsters faster, and we would suffer fewer injuries."
Mu Zhusheng looked up towards Chongyang Peak, her eyes filled with longing: "Senior Brother has always been calm and composed. He must be cultivating diligently on the mountain. However, we have accumulated a lot of experiences to share with him during this training. I think he will definitely be interested in the lightning power of the Ink Feather Thunder Eagle and may be able to figure out some ways to counter it."
Xu Xiaoxiao asked curiously, "Second Senior Brother, do you think Senior Brother might have already broken through to a new realm? He works so hard and is always fully committed to his cultivation."
Mu Zhusheng pondered for a moment and replied, "It's very possible. Senior Brother is exceptionally talented and extremely diligent. During our absence, the spiritual energy of Chongyang Peak was so rich that it must have greatly aided his cultivation. Perhaps he has already made a qualitative leap in his control of spiritual power or his comprehension of spells."
Xu Xiaoxiao said wistfully, "If Senior Brother makes a new breakthrough, we must ask him to tell us about his insights into cultivation. I really want to improve my strength as soon as possible so that I can better protect everyone next time we encounter danger and contribute more to the sect."
Mu Zhusheng encouraged her, "Junior Sister, with such determination, you will surely achieve something. After returning to the mountain, we can discuss our cultivation experiences together and encourage each other."
As the flying sword gradually approached Chongyang Peak, the surrounding air seemed to become even fresher and crisper.
The mountain peaks soared into the clouds, and the mountainside was shrouded in mist, like a dream. Occasionally, a few birds flew past them, chirping sweetly, as if welcoming them back.
Xu Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and said excitedly, "The atmosphere of our Chongyang Peak is still the most reassuring. The spiritual flowers and herbs on the mountain must have bloomed even more. When we see our senior brother, we can go with him to the spiritual spring to meditate and cultivate, and feel the nourishment of the spiritual spring. Maybe it will help us eliminate the fatigue and hidden injuries brought on by this experience more quickly."
Mu Zhusheng nodded and smiled, "When we get back, we must organize what we've learned from this experience. Perhaps we can gain new insights into cultivation from the spiritual energy in the mountains. We can also record the habits and characteristics of those demonic beasts for our fellow disciples on the mountain to study, so they can be better prepared when facing danger in the future."