Chapter 172 : The Path of Formations
Chapter 172: The Path of Formations
“Miss, are you alright?”
“Junior Sister, this broken sword?”
As Jing Wushuang dissipated, the Lightless Zone completely receded.
Xiaolan and Ying Qianqian stood on either side, looking at the somewhat dazed Li Yunqing.
The six guards around them were likewise unharmed, vigilantly observing their surroundings.
“The Lightless Zone isn’t truly dangerous—the greatest danger is getting lost within it!”
“Junior Sister, this broken sword should be harmless.”
Seeing Li Yunqing react, Ying Qianqian spoke, her gaze shifting to the broken sword in Li Yunqing’s hand.
It was covered in rust, pitted and worn, as if corroded by time to the point it could shatter at any moment.
There was not the slightest trace of spirituality or Sword Intent.
Nor was there anything unusual about it—such a broken sword was nothing more than scrap iron, unlikely to have any effect.
“Mm.”
Li Yunqing nodded, flipping her hand to store the broken sword away, though her heart remained unsettled.
The Lightless Zone indeed posed little danger.
This was likely the power emitted by that broken sword, wandering in search of a successor.
All for the sake of finding someone capable of inheriting Jing Wushuang’s sword.
A sword that poured out everything—disregarding life, disregarding all—only for that ultimate strike.
Could such a Sword Dao truly be cultivated by anyone?
As for why it had chosen her, it was likely because she possessed the Greater Yin Sword Embryo, and she was the only Fifth Realm in the entire Fallen Immortal Land.
She also carried the immense fortune of a Path Pioneer.
Only by her side could the broken sword possibly encounter its true master.
“Let’s go. I’m fine.”
Li Yunqing spoke, her tone slightly heavy, stepping forward toward the depths of the Immortal God Forbidden Zone.
That sword’s brilliance had already been imprinted within her mind.
Including the scene of defeat in the Ten Lands Reincarnation Battle, which she remembered vividly.
“The Ten Lands Reincarnation Battle must not be lost!”
Thinking of those scenes, a determination arose within Li Yunqing—no matter the cost, defeat was not an option.
This was not merely about herself, but about the entire world.
Of course, she might not be so noble.
But if defeat came again, she would inevitably become the target of those beings.
Even someone as strong as Jing Wushuang had died.
If she did not strive with everything she had, she likely wouldn’t even be able to resist.
“That sword…”
The scene replayed vividly in her mind.
Faintly, she began to understand its power—pouring out everything, including oneself.
It also encompassed the faith, flesh, souls, and essence of the entire Great Luo Sword Sect.
There was also that strange phenomenon of devouring everything into oblivion.
It devoured all that it struck—life, vitality, even time itself seemed consumable.
Only by exhausting everything could such a sword be unleashed.
With Seventh Realm strength, it defied the heavens—
Not only splitting that massive eye, but even slaying one Ninth Realm and three Eighth Realm experts.
Such an achievement was truly shocking.
“Though this sword move is only half a move, its power is terrifying!”
“If I can comprehend its Sword Dao and make it my own, combined with my endless lifespan… what kind of power would that sword have?”
For a moment, countless thoughts filled Li Yunqing’s mind.
Deep within her heart, she had already made a decision—she must learn this sword, must fully comprehend its mysteries, and evolve it into a sword move most suited to herself.
A sword move suited to her endless lifespan.
If she could truly achieve it, then she would finally be free of worry.
With one sword strike carrying the power of millions of years of lifespan—what could possibly block it?
“The Fallen Immortal Land during the Immortal Dao era was not much weaker than the Great Scarlet Heaven!”
“And yet… it still fell!”
Every time she thought of this, the pressure in Li Yunqing’s heart grew immensely.
Immortal beasts, various physiques, bloodlines—the Fallen Immortal Land in that era had been incomparably powerful.
At that time, Eighth Realm and Ninth Realm experts were the main force.
There were even Supreme Beings above the Ninth Realm.
The Seventh Realm did not even qualify to participate in the war.
As for the Sixth Realm and below—even Fifth Realm cultivators without special physiques or bloodlines were not worth notice.
This was likely why the remnants of immortals and gods in the Immortal God Forbidden Zone had survived.
So-called Transformation Realm experts were merely Fifth Realm—just like Li Yunqing’s current Dao Realm.
Abandoning the physical body and magical power, leaving only the Yang Spirit to survive.
And the terrifying nature of the Immortal God Forbidden Zone likely stemmed from the countless powerful beings who had fallen here.
By evening, after traveling another hundred miles, the group stopped.
“It’s getting dark. The night is even more dangerous!”
“Should we continue forward, or find a place to rest?”
Ying Qianqian spoke, “About another hundred miles ahead lies Wuwang Mountain, where my parents disappeared.”
Following the paths opened by those before them made things faster and reduced trouble.
But the Immortal God Forbidden Zone at night was even more terrifying.
One could not distinguish direction, could not see anything—there were even various monsters, evil gods, and demons appearing.
Once encountered, death was almost certain.
“Let’s keep moving.”
“I’ll use my incarnations to lead the way. We’ll reach Wuwang Mountain before nightfall.”
Li Yunqing spoke, explaining, “Stopping midway is more dangerous. Wuwang Mountain is relatively safer.”
She had once glimpsed Wuwang Mountain through Dao Fortune.
Rather than resting here and risking danger, it was better to reach Wuwang Mountain.
If danger arose there, they could immediately enter the mountain and join the Sword Saint and others.
At the very least, it was safer than facing unknown dangers out here.
“Whoosh…”
Li Yunqing’s incarnations soared through the air at great speed without pause.
The others followed closely behind.
By nightfall, they finally saw the towering mountain from afar.
Traces of human habitation surrounded it.
Clearly, these were left behind by those from the Jianghu, various sects, the Demon Suppression Division, and the army.
“Find a place to set up camp!”
“We may have to stay here for quite some time.”
Li Yunqing looked at the six guards. “Set up near places with signs of habitation. Don’t stray too far.”
“Yes, Miss!”
The six guards bowed and dispersed, beginning to set up camp and gather resources.
This was precisely why Li Yunqing had brought them.
Compared to enduring hardship, she was better at enjoying comfort.
If she could avoid hardship, she naturally would—even within the Immortal God Forbidden Zone, life should at least be tolerable.
This was perhaps the difference between a noble young lady and common folk.
And as guards, such matters required no instruction—they had already experienced much from Qingzhou City to the capital.
In less than half an hour, two simple wooden cabins had been built.
Though small, they were fully equipped—with beds, warm bedding, and simple tables and chairs—enough for them to live here for quite some time.
“We’ll rest first. Let the incarnations scout around.”
Li Yunqing spoke, light flickering around her body as nine incarnations rushed toward Wuwang Mountain.
The moment they approached, the nine incarnations sensed fluctuations in the surrounding spiritual energy.
“A formation?”
The incarnations circled Wuwang Mountain, silently observing.
The Immortal Dao had been seized, and heaven and earth had retaliated—many things containing magical power had vanished.
Yet formations that relied on the flow of spiritual energy still remained.
As long as they were not terrifying killing formations, they were not overly dangerous—at most, one would be trapped.
“I should first see if I can comprehend these formations.”
The incarnations did not rashly enter Wuwang Mountain but instead spread out, surrounding it.
They released their divine sense, continuously sensing the fluctuations in the flow of spiritual energy.
Unfortunately, without any inheritance, no matter how high her comprehension, it was not something she could grasp in a short time.
Time passed, and the night quietly slipped by.
Morning came.
The darkness within the Immortal God Forbidden Zone gradually faded.
Sunlight filtered through the forest, slowly spreading.
When Xiaolan and Ying Qianqian stepped out of the wooden cabin, they saw Li Yunqing standing before Wuwang Mountain, motionless.
“Miss, Junior Sister, getting too close is dangerous!”
Xiaolan and Ying Qianqian spoke worriedly as they slowly approached, their eyes scanning the surroundings vigilantly.
“It’s fine. My incarnations have already investigated everything last night.”
“And I seem to have discovered some traces within Wuwang Mountain.”
“You should eat first—and don’t forget to cultivate.”
“Give me some time. In a few days, I may be able to break this formation.”
Li Yunqing spoke, her eyes shimmering like spring water, reflecting the entire Wuwang Mountain.
Her incarnations were stationed in all directions around it.
With the Greater Yin Eyes, she could clearly see the traces of spiritual energy flow.
“That is where spiritual energy converges—and where the defense is weakest!”
Her thoughts stirred as her gaze turned toward the sky above Wuwang Mountain.
The spiritual energy there was dense, like countless streams converging into a node.
If she used the Sword World in the Palm, she might be able to break through.
Even if she failed, she could send an incarnation inside to meet the Sword God and Sword Saint.
By attacking simultaneously from inside and outside, striking that single point, the entire formation would surely be disrupted for a moment.
“I’ll wait until nightfall. If I still can’t comprehend it, I’ll find a way to break through.”
“Then I’ll explore the surroundings and gather as many inheritances as possible.”
Li Yunqing stood upon a branch of an ancient tree.
Her nine incarnations, along with her true body, all quietly comprehended the flow of spiritual energy.
After an unknown amount of time, her body trembled slightly as a line of text suddenly appeared before her.
“You have comprehended the way formations operate.”
“Formation Dao (Initiated 0/5000)”