Chapter 2306: False Moon

"Moo!"The sound of bellowing oxen was incessant.The newly formed Four-Sectored Sword Array was now a world of difference in power compared to before. Elder Yun felt the pressure from the array and grew secretly anxious."Boom!"The White Tiger Astral Fiend leaped, charging directly at the Bull Demon's face.A fierce gust of wind assailed it. The Bull Demon roared, leaning forward, its horns slightly raised, perfectly meeting the White Tiger's forelegs."Rumble!"Aftershocks formed a ring of water waves around the Bull Demon's feet. Centered on him, they rapidly spread outwards, growing higher and higher, creating towering waves."Splash!"Suddenly, a dragon tail tore through the water, like a steel whip, striking violently while the Bull Demon and White Tiger Astral Fiend were grappling.The Bull Demon stomped its four hooves heavily, sending a shockwave through the water. This tremor didn't cause a grand commotion, but when the formidable dragon tail encountered it, it instantly blurred, seeming on the verge of shattering from the vibrations, and its speed also slowed down.Simultaneously, a shadowy mass that had just surfaced beneath the Bull Demon's feet let out a low growl before sinking back into the water."Caw!"With a clear cry, a red light suddenly appeared above the Bull Demon's head. A Vermillion Bird flew out of the flames, pecking fiercely at the back of the Bull Demon's neck.With a "clang," a silver disc appeared on the back of the Bull Demon's neck.The Vermillion Bird pecked the silver disc but failed to pierce it. The Bull Demon roared, its horns suddenly rising, forcibly breaking free from the White Tiger Astral Fiend's suppression. Before it could counterattack, both the White Tiger and Vermillion Bird retreated simultaneously.One wave of attacks was successfully neutralized by the Bull Demon, but this only meant that the next wave was coming, endless.It seemed as though the Bull Demon was fighting four sacred beasts, but in Elder Yun's perception, his opponent was clearly a powerful sword cultivator. Every charge, clash, and peck from these sacred beasts was undoubtedly a sophisticated sword maneuver!These were not sacred beasts; they were clearly streams of sword light. Sword intent was omnipresent, and sword moves flowed endlessly. Even if he could destroy them, he would only be extinguishing a single ray of sword light.What alarmed Elder Yun the most was that he had intended to observe the sword array for weaknesses, but the enemy's attacks became increasingly relentless, as if an endless potential was being stimulated by him, the 'sword tester'. On-the-fly breakthroughs were not the limit; the sword art was still rapidly improving.

Indeed, Qin Sang could be considered a master who had long prepared for this moment.Before entering the Holy Land of the Anomalous Race, Qin Sang had already comprehended the Eastern Azure Dragon Sword Array. Without any surprises, he should have been able to comprehend the Northern Black Tortoise Sword Array during the mid-stage of Void Refinement. However, due to the great opportunity he gained during his trip to the Holy Land, Qin Sang had focused solely on improving his cultivation, neglecting his sword art. Now, comprehending the sword array with his late-stage Void Refinement cultivation was naturally effortless, and he had not yet reached his limit.In Elder Yun's eyes, this was somewhat terrifying.Elder Yun also recalled the Heavenly Thunder that had just forced him back, indicating that this person was not only skilled in sword arts but also proficient in thunder magic. Yet, he had only used it once on him, clearly using him for sword practice!To dare to practice sword arts during a battle while attacking Frost Valley in the Yao Clan territory could only mean that the opponent was extremely confident and their true strength was far greater than what was shown.Thinking of this, Elder Yun's heart sank. He still had trump cards he hadn't used, of course, but even if he broke out of the sword array, could he scare this person away and reverse the situation?He feared it would only provoke the opponent's ferocity and cause incalculable destruction. It would be better to go along with the opponent's idea of practicing swordsmanship, engaging him in a one-on-one entanglement. Meanwhile, Elder Wen and the others could still hold on, allowing them to wait for other reinforcements to arrive before launching a full assault.With this thought, Elder Yun's courage waned slightly. This was reflected in his moves, which gradually shifted from offense to defense.Qin Sang quickly noticed Elder Yun's change and frowned secretly. Losing a confrontational opponent, his progress in comprehending the sword array suddenly slowed down.He remembered that Elder Yun still had another transformation. Was he going to use it?Unfortunately, the situation Qin Sang expected did not happen. Elder Yun was determined. The Bull Demon curbed its aggressive stance, standing firm on the water's surface, using its spirit treasure for protection, unmoving like a mountain, come what may."Four Spirits merging into one... Four Spirits merging into one..."Qin Sang murmured, a look of confusion in his eyes.He could summon all four spirits simultaneously, allowing them to cooperate tacitly, and he could also stack the four arrays to unleash their strongest combined power. But ultimately, they were still four distinct entities.The Four-Sectored Sword Array was similar. The four cardinal star regions seemed to be integrated, yet there was an invisible division, like four puzzle pieces forcefully pieced together, ultimately not drawn on the same sheet of paper, bearing indelible cracks.The starry sea reflected in Qin Sang's eyes. Where exactly was the problem?His gaze shifted, and Qin Sang's eyes landed on the Bull Demon, a fierce glint in them. "If you don't counterattack, I'll keep hitting you until you have no choice but to!"Just as he was about to change his sword incantation, Qin Sang felt a powerful aura rapidly approaching and saw a red glow outside the array."Although it's a mid-stage Void Refinement cultivator, they are stronger than Master Huixing and that young man..."With the arrival of enemy reinforcements, Qin Sang's face unexpectedly showed joy. He immediately activated the sword array, and the sword stars traced long paths, intending to draw the red glow into the array.As the red glow arrived, a peculiar rhythm spread across this part of the world.The young man, currently locked in battle with Divine Nun Heyun and surrounded by the Buddha light from her prayer beads, rejoiced, "Third Brother has finally arrived!""Whoosh!"A strong wind swept through.Dark clouds instantly covered the sky above Frost Valley, accompanied by thunder and lightning."Crash!"Rain poured down, turning the ground muddy.Raindrops falling into Frost Valley, upon touching the light screen above it, became incredibly gentle, spreading out on the screen like sweet dew nourishing parched earth. The cracks on the light screen rapidly healed, and the power of the grand array was restored.The strong wind blew, penetrating everywhere.Divine Nun Heyun's prayer bead Buddha light flickered like candlelight. Master Huixing and Immortal Hua Jing both felt their spirit treasures becoming unstable.Lightning struck the forest formed by the tree array, instantly igniting fires that severely hampered the tree array's offensive.Wind, rain, thunder, and lightning are all forces of nature. It is said that Witch Tribe cultivators are naturally close to the Great Dao. Regardless of whether it's witch spells or divine patterns, they are mediums for communicating with heaven and earth, allowing them to draw upon the immense power of nature and wield divine might, even without fully understanding the principles.

Another powerful reinforcement for the enemy!Master Huixing's expression grew solemn, and he immediately made arrangements.At this moment, a crimson face materialized from the red glow, its features sharply defined as if carved by a knife, with a resolute countenance. It swept across the battlefield around the secluded valley, then its gaze narrowed as it saw the sword stars descending.At this instant, starlight shone brightly, and the sky itself seemed to lower.He frowned, initially wanting to avoid its edge, but upon hearing the young man's voice transmission and sensing the familiar aura within the sword array, he immediately changed his mind.From all indications, the master of this sword array was the strongest of the invading enemies.He had just helped the young man and the Frost Valley grand array, so Frost Valley wouldn't fall anytime soon. It was the perfect opportunity to team up with Elder Yun to break the array. As long as they forced this person back or even killed him, the others would surely not dare to continue their entanglement, and the crisis would be resolved.With this thought, the red glow contracted into a ball, hovering motionlessly, allowing the opponent to draw him into the sword array.Seeing the person's actions, Qin Sang guessed his intent and was overjoyed. Let the counterattack be even more ferocious!As the red glow entered the sword array, Elder Yun immediately sensed something.The Bull Demon's giant, bell-like eyes slowly turned, and it laughed wildly, "My good brother, you've finally arrived!"Its laughter was like thunderous drums, and its heroic spirit seemed to have returned.The Bull Demon suddenly swung its head, using a spirit treasure to clear a path, forcefully crashing through the encirclement."I'm here to lend Elder Yun a hand!"The red glow rushed over, following Elder Yun's aura. Seeing the White Tiger turn and charge towards him, the crimson face sank into the red glow."Whoosh!"The red glow suddenly dispersed, becoming much thinner, yet lines of light could be seen connecting the specks of light, forming a peculiar pattern.The entire expanse of red glow had remarkably transformed into a divine pattern totem!The divine patterns twisted and shifted, the red glow contracted, and eventually, it transformed into a crimson cloak as thin as a cicada's wing.A face was depicted on the cloak, precisely the one that had appeared earlier. Its expression was vivid, full of murderous intent—a crimson face like a demon!"Swish!"The White Tiger Astral Fiend lunged at empty air. The cloak floated gracefully onto the Bull Demon, as if a force had bound them together, dancing wildly on the Bull Demon's back with the wind."Moo!"The Bull Demon stomped its hooves, its roar shaking the heavens.Qin Sang noticed that after donning the crimson-faced cloak, the Bull Demon's aura became violent, its strength seeming to instantly leap a significant amount. The other person's aura, however, had almost vanished, or more precisely, had merged into the Bull Demon's body.The two had become one!"Witch Tribe divine patterns can be used like this? Two different people can actually superimpose their cultivation and strength! Among human cultivators, even the most intimate Dao companions cannot achieve this."While delighted, Qin Sang was also incredibly astonished.Even if two cultivators collaborated perfectly, various unexpected situations were inevitable when genuinely fighting others, because ultimately, they were two individuals, each with their own distinct will and considerations of advantages and disadvantages. Even if one of them listened to the other implicitly, coordination oversights were common.The newcomer seemed to have abandoned his self, completely surrendering his cultivation to Elder Yun.Of course, this was impossible.This miraculous coordination was unheard of and unique to the Witch Tribe. The Witch Tribe's innate closeness to the Dao truly lived up to its reputation!This ability must have limitations; otherwise, if more Void Refinement cultivators arrived, wouldn't they be able to forcibly stack up powerful strength comparable to Body Integration cultivators?"Boom!"The Bull Demon, now wearing the crimson-faced cloak, violently swung its horns, knocking the White Tiger Astral Fiend flying. The same move now had greatly increased power.The cloak billowed like a battle flag, and the crimson face stretched into a silent, wild grin.Qin Sang dispelled distracting thoughts and fully activated the sword array. The Four Spirit Astral Fiends charged forward recklessly, yet still couldn't overcome the Bull Demon. Fortunately, the Four Spirit Astral Fiends were immortal; they fought fearlessly, and even if destroyed by the Bull Demon, they could instantly revive.The Bull Demon crashed around, and wherever it went, surging heavenly waves spread, engulfing the sword stars.The formidable enemy Qin Sang had awaited had finally arrived!Seizing the opportunity, he continuously shifted his sword incantations, desperately trying to stop the Bull Demon.The Four Spirits cycled through life and death, and the sword stars flickered on and off. During this time, flashes of inspiration constantly appeared in Qin Sang's mind. Each time a sword star shattered and reformed, the sword array subtly became more refined.While comprehending the sword array, Qin Sang even had a portion of his mind focused on the crimson-faced cloak.This miraculous coordination must be related to the Witch Tribe's innate abilities.Human cultivators are born ignorant, learning and comprehending the Dao by observing heaven and earth. In contrast, Witch Tribe members understand without explicit learning, innately possessing the ability to wield the power of the Great Dao.Qin Sang realized that he had indeed come to the right place this time; the two enemies before him were his best teachers.The battle grew more intense, with the sword stars and the Four Spirits constantly being shattered by the Bull Demon.Through observing his enemies, Qin Sang indeed gained much inspiration, but he still couldn't grasp the mystery of the Four Spirits merging into one."Where exactly is the problem?"Qin Sang's brows furrowed. He seemed to have hit a bottleneck again, unable to find the key. Was his accumulation in the path of the sword not enough?

"Boom!"A colossal sound jolted Qin Sang awake.His pupils contracted. The Four Spirits were actually all sent flying by the Bull Demon at once.The Bull Demon had finally unveiled its trump card, riding the crest of the wave, fighting the entire starry sea with colossal waves. This time, its target was the master of the sword array!Crisis!Qin Sang's eyes narrowed slightly. At this moment, a flash of inspiration suddenly struck him. The Thousand-Jins Ring shimmered, and a soft light, like cold, pristine moonlight, flew out.The Grand Yin Divine Sword!Named Jade Toad, it was one of the Fourteen Sword Pavilions, the personal sword of the Grand Yin Palace Lord!Back then, Qin Sang had obtained this divine sword fragment at Fengju Jade Gate. The Purple Star Child had once said that this item possessed the True Intent of Grand Yin, which could help him comprehend the Grand Yin Star within the Great Circle of Stars Sword Array.After the Four Sectors, came the Nine Luminaries, and the Grand Yin Star was one of them.Qin Sang threw out this sword.Moonlight flowed into the river of stars, and a brilliant full moon rose between the stars, high in the central sky.He hadn't even fully mastered the Four-Sectored Sword Array, yet he suddenly thought of using the Grand Yin Divine Sword fragment to materialize a false moon, skipping the step of the Four Spirits merging into one for now, and returning to comprehend it later.The bright moon 'embedded' itself in the starry sea.Within the sword array, energy flowed. Starlight was drawn by the moonlight, converging from all directions.Faintly, the four cardinal star regions seemed to transform into four ethereal beast projections, guarding the bright moon."It's done?"Qin Sang was overjoyed.He couldn't yet wield the power of the Grand Yin Divine Sword, but its entry into the sword array had truly resonated with it, pointing him in a direction.With an epiphany, Qin Sang joined his fingers and pointed them at the Bull Demon within the array.In an instant, both the Bull Demon and the crimson-faced figure changed their expressions drastically.Outside Frost Valley.Jiumie ignored the other two battlefields, staring only at the sword array in the sky, even though he couldn't see much. He held a communication talisman in his hand; Wuyan had sent a message that they had succeeded and could retreat, but Jiumie had not called for a halt.He wanted to see how much longer Daoist Qingfeng could endure.The strange look in his eyes grew increasingly intense.After fighting for so long, and with Elder Yun gaining another powerful reinforcement, the sword array was still holding!"This isn't Daoist Qingfeng's full strength, is it..."Jiumie murmured, incredulous.He knew a little about the divine abilities of Elder Yun and that Yao Clan expert, making it truly difficult to imagine how strong Daoist Qingfeng was.Suddenly, Jiumie turned his head to the north, feeling a surge of pressure.Jiumie secretly sighed in regret. Another powerful enemy reinforcement was arriving, and they had to leave. He wouldn't get to see Daoist Qingfeng's true strength."Fellow Daoists, it's time to retreat!"Jiumie sent a voice transmission, and his figure vanished.Master Huixing and the others heard the transmission and simultaneously looked up at the sky, only to see the starlight eclipsed by a beam of moonlight.The moonlight was extremely gentle, without a grand display of power.The mountain illuminated by the moonlight, however, silently vanished into thin air, revealing two disheveled figures.Stars and Moon Concealed Trail.Faintly, a figure appeared in the sky, casting a fleeting glance at the people on the ground before sheathing his treasured sword and returning, treading on the moon.The cultivators of the Yao Clan exchanged glances, not daring to pursue.