latelenovela Chapter 278 Mid-Nascent Soul Stage, the Demon Lord Awakens
Chapter 278 Mid-Nascent Soul Stage, the Demon Lord Awakens
Inside the library of Wushan.
The sun shines warmly, a light mist hangs in the air. A gentle breeze stirs, dispersing the lingering scent of ink. (Note 1)
Chu Lengyu sat upright at an antique wooden table, flipping through a yellowed ancient book, a thoughtful expression on her face.
In this vast library, she found a rather special travelogue in a certain corner.
The author of the travelogue did not leave his name, but one entry caught Chu Lengyu's attention. She pursed her lips, her gaze becoming increasingly focused.
The book recounts that during an expedition deep into the misty mountains to explore secluded realms, the author unexpectedly discovered an extremely hidden ancient cave.
The cave was deep and mysterious, and looked extremely terrifying. The travelogue also mentioned some strange phenomena in the cave, including some strange runes and some unidentifiable remains.
Chu Lengyu narrowed her eyes and continued reading.
Fearing the danger, the man dared not venture any further and hastily departed.
However, since then, he has often been troubled by some bizarre dreams, such as ferocious beasts that spew black flames and towering ancient evergreen trees.
As she was thinking, a familiar system notification sounded in her ear.
[The host has completed yesterday's diary entry.]
[Reward obtained: Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation! Blessed Land Grotto-heaven - Immortal Capital Cave!] (Note 2)
【Do you want to claim the reward now? 】
Chu Lengyu put down the ancient travelogue in her hand, her expression slightly surprised.
Improving her cultivation level was secondary; what she really cared about was whether this "blessed land" was the kind she was looking for.
She took out the star bag containing the array flags, held the array plate in her hand, and with a flick of her fingers, said, "Go!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the nine battle flags flew out like arrows and landed steadily on the surrounding rocks.
Eighty-one star stones followed closely behind, each landing in its corresponding position according to the star chart. The array flags, infused with the power of the stars, emitted a dazzling light.
As Chu Lengyu activated it, the power of the stars spread rapidly, intertwining in the air like flowing silver ribbons.
The array patterns intertwined, like an inverted giant bowl, rapidly closing in and enveloping the entire misty mountain before people could react.
Strands of starlight swirled in the void, shimmering with captivating light.
This scene shocked countless people.
The people below the mountain could see it clearly. They pointed at the visible array phantom, their faces filled with astonishment, and they discussed it amongst themselves.
On the mountain, Saintess Mingyue and her entourage had not yet left, and were now trapped in the suddenly rising formation.
They looked at each other, their faces full of confusion. Gazing at the dazzling curtain of light that enveloped the mountains, they were speechless for a moment, not knowing where to begin.
Curious, Palace Master Ju couldn't resist throwing a branch outwards to test the light barrier.
The branch traced an arc in the air, and the instant it touched the array's light barrier, the star threads suddenly lit up, flashing with a cold, sharp light, instantly slicing the branch in two.
Immediately afterwards, the branch, unable to withstand the immense force, exploded into countless wood chips. Before they even hit the ground, the wood chips were burned to ashes and dissipated into the air, leaving only a faint smell of burnt wood.
Its power is terrifying!
Everyone watched nervously as the starlight twinkled, a beautiful yet deadly protective shield, and a sense of fear and insecurity welled up in their hearts.
When Elder Merlin saw the somewhat familiar star array flags, he immediately guessed that they were Chu Lengyu's work and turned to look in the direction of the library.
Chu Lengyu's voice came from the wind: "I will be in seclusion in the library for several days, so please do not panic."
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.
Unexpectedly, her plan to go into seclusion for just a few days caused such a commotion. The power of this formation is awe-inspiring and also reflects Chu Lengyu's unfathomable strength.
Madam Lan was stunned and wondered whether Chu Lengyu was just too quick to understand or if the books in the library were really that useful.
None of these people had ever seen such a powerful immortal formation, let alone a cultivator in seclusion, so they couldn't help but pay attention out of curiosity.
Meanwhile, in the mountains, the Demon Lord, who had been secretly plotting, was utterly astonished.
This!
Where on earth did this massive formation come from?!
The Demon Lord didn't dare to move an inch, and the tortoise grandson concealed his aura so tightly in the shadows that it was almost nonexistent, for fear that even the slightest trace of demonic energy would disturb the formation.
He could only rely on secret methods, using the eyes of those loyal demon disciples to cautiously peek into a corner of the formation.
Even he dared not test the power of this formation in the slightest.
The power revealed in the flowing spiritual light was clearly at the fifth level, which is already the level of the Nascent Soul stage. It is rarely passed down and should not appear in such a desolate little world!
He immediately thought of several possibilities, such as this being the "garden" of some powerful figure, into which he had stumbled upon by mistake; or that a Nascent Soul cultivator had once perished here, leaving behind some legacy; or that others had been swept into this realm by spatial storms.
But whichever the possibility, he is currently extremely weak and must not show himself.
"Could this formation have been activated by Chu Lengyu?" the Demon Lord wondered to himself, his brows furrowed.
If it was truly her doing, then what level of strength has this female cultivator reached? And why would she go to such lengths to activate this formation? Could it be that she has already discovered my presence?
The Demon Lord felt a prickling sensation in his back at the thought of this.
He began to doubt whether Chu Lengyu had discovered his plan. If so, wouldn't all his painstaking preparations for the altar be in vain?
However, the thought of the altar filled the Demon Lord with resentment, making him unwilling to give up easily.
His mind raced as he considered what to do.
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Note 1: The sun shines brightly, warm and clear, with a light mist floating in the air. — Zhong Shu, "Su Zhong Qing: Cold Food Festival"
A gentle breeze stirs, a delicate fragrance wafts along the path, and ten miles of crimson clouds ripple across a vast expanse of water. — Liu Shizhong, "Mountain Slope Sheep: Drinking at West Lake at Night with Mr. Shimu'an"
A gentle breeze drifts by, carrying the subtle scent of sandalwood. — Yin E, "Jin Fu Tu: A Prosperous Land"
Note 2: Taoism has thirty-six grotto-heavens and seventy-two blessed lands.
The twenty-ninth is the Xiandu Mountain Cave, which has a circumference of three hundred li and is named Xiandu Qixiantian.
This book only borrows this title because I think it sounds good; the rest is my original work (made up).