The cultivators from the various sects who were besieging Mara's army were no fools. Witnessing the formidable power of the Seven Feather Fan and its attacks, which did not differentiate between friend and foe, it was inevitable for them to feel disgusted by the Nine Profound Tower's overbearing actions.
Even though the owner of the Seven Feather Fan had used his great divine ability to inform the cultivators of the various sects to retreat to a distance of 25 kilometres before unleashing the Heaven Splitting Divine Ability, the truth was that the distance of 25 kilometres was merely a distance away from being slapped to death by the Seven Feather Fan. Furthermore, the time interval between the notification was so short that many cultivators could only flee to a distance of 25 kilometres due to the harassment from the Devil Luo army.
Although a distance of 25 kilometres was not enough to kill them, it was possible for them to be wounded by the Seven Feather Fan. If Mara, who was also able to flee 25 kilometres away from the Nine Profound Tower, were to survive, that would be a fatal moment.
An existence surpassing the Heavenly Demon stage had suddenly appeared to break the defensive array on the west side of the Nine Profound Tower. After Mara's army began charging into the sect's encampment, the cultivator controlling the Seven Feather Fan was clearly in a hurry to destroy the Mara army on the west side to lessen the pressure on the Nine Profound Tower. Thus, he began fanning the Seven Feather Fan towards the west side of the Nine Profound Tower. As for the cultivators who were in the midst of fighting the Mara army and those who were fleeing from the Mara army in the north and the Mara army in the east, they did not hesitate to charge into the sect's encampment through the opening that Mara had created.
With those cultivators taking the lead and Xiao Baiyu and the Seven Feather Fan Laozu taking the lead, a good number of cultivators followed them into the Nine Profound Tower's encampment.
It would appear that the Nine Profound Tower was no longer facing just Mara's army. And yet, at this critical juncture, they could not do anything about it. All they could do was to swallow their pride.
Outside the spatial passageway above the Longevity Sky Grotto, Cyan Fox nodded at Lu Ping. Next, she swung her Heavenstealing Divine Axe at the vortex-like passageway. Lu Ping made use of the opportunity to jump into the vortex, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.
"Who dares barge into the Nine Profound Tower's Longevity Grotto-Heaven?!"
As soon as Lu Ping's feet touched the ground, a crisp sound rang out from the sky. A huge wooden luan swooped down from the sky. However, when it saw that the person who had appeared from the spatial passageway was Lu Ping, the wooden luan immediately restrained its power as it swooped down.
"Eh, why is it you? Why are you here again?"
Lu Ping looked up and smiled. "So, it's Senior Luan Qing. Senior, do you know what is happening outside the Longevity Sky Grotto-Heaven?"
As they were chatting, Cyan Fox, Liu Tianyuan and Yin Tianchu entered the Longevity Sky Grotto through the spatial entrance. Cyan Fox, on the other hand, had been there once before. After entering, however, Liu Tianyuan and Yin Tianchu felt a little overwhelmed. The space within the Longevity Sky Grotto was so vast that not even the two largest spatial-type magic treasures of Zhenling, the True Spirit Sky Grotto and the Jade Cave Sky Grotto, could compare.
After that, the two of them turned to look at the mid Dharma stage Wood Luan beast cultivator who was conversing with Lu Ping.
"Did you guys come in while the Nine Xuan Tower is defending against Mara? I've heard from the Nine Xuan Tower cultivators that the Nine Xuan Tower has been attacked by Mara, but I don't think the Nine Xuan Tower cultivators care too much about Mara. I've also heard news a few days ago that the Nine Xuan Tower's victory is just around the corner. "
Lu Ping smiled. "That is indeed the case. However, have you noticed anything strange these past few days?"
Lu Ping's question caused Luan Qing to be taken aback. However, another voice sounded from behind him, "There is indeed something strange going on. Brother Qing, have you seen anyone from the Nine Profound Pavilion patrolling the grotto-heaven?"
Lu Ping turned to look. It was the other mid Dharma stage Wood Luan beast cultivator, Luan Xiu, who had rushed over. Seeing Lu Ping and Luan Qing nod slightly, Luan Qing thought for a moment and said, "I haven't!"
Luan Xiu nodded and said, "I've noticed something strange these past few days. I just went to the Nine Xuan Tower cultivator's quarters in the Longevity Sky Grotto and found that none of the cultivators stationed there have been seen."
"Not a single one?"
Luan Qing was shocked. "Does that mean that the Nine Xuan Tower is really in trouble?"
The two of them looked at Lu Ping. Lu Ping shrugged and said, "The Nine Xuan Tower's protective formation has been destroyed by Mara's army. I'm afraid that the entire Nine Xuan Tower is now embroiled in a chaotic battle."
"Impossible!"
The two Wood Luan exclaimed in shock. "The Nine Xuan Tower is a sacred place in the world of cultivators. It has been passed down since the Seventh Patriarch split the heavens. Generations of cultivators who have achieved the Divine Spirit level have been guarding the sect. How could their protective formation have been destroyed?"
Although Lu Ping had long suspected that these sacred places had existences that surpassed the Pure Yang stage, he was still shocked when he heard the details of the Nine Xuan Tower from the Wood Luan. Moreover, the number of cultivators who had achieved the Divine Spirit level in the Nine Xuan Tower had never stopped. This was even more unbelievable!
However, this was not the time for Lu Ping to ask about this news. Lu Ping briefly explained the process of how the protective formation of the Nine Xuan Tower had been destroyed. Both of their faces were filled with shock and uncertainty.
Luan Xiu composed himself and said, "Lu Daoyou, what is your intention? Could it be that you want to snatch the Longevity Grotto-Heaven?"
Without waiting for Lu Ping to reply, Luan Qing continued, "If you fellows have such intentions, I advise you to give up. Even if the cultivators of the Nine Xuan Tower are not in the Longevity Grotto-Heaven, if you try to snatch it, you will be discovered by the Nine Xuan Tower. The Longevity Grotto-Heaven is one of the most important heritage sites of the Nine Xuan Tower. Moreover, we have all been placed with a Divine Sense Seal. Our lives are in the hands of the Nine Xuan Tower. If you want to snatch the Longevity Grotto-Heaven, you will have to kill all of us."
Luan Xiu sighed and said, "This is also the reason why the Nine Xuan Tower can withdraw all the cultivators guarding the Longevity Grotto-Heaven to defend against Mara's attack. In order to protect our lives, we have no choice but to stop anyone who tries to snatch the Longevity Grotto-Heaven. Lu Xiaoyou, you fellows should just leave. We appreciate your kind intentions, but please forgive us for being powerless!"
Lu Ping laughed and said, "Who said we want to snatch the Longevity Grotto-Heaven?"
This time, not only did Luan Qing and Luan Xiu heave a sigh of relief, even Yin Tianchu and the rest were surprised. But thinking about it, the moment they tried to snatch the Longevity Grotto-Heaven, the cultivators of the Nine Xuan Tower would definitely notice. Not to mention whether they could succeed, even if they succeeded, Zhenling did not have the strength to protect the Longevity Grotto-Heaven.
"Then, you fellows came here to pluck the spiritual herbs in the Longevity Grotto-Heaven? I'm afraid that won't work. If you fellows only pluck a few spiritual herbs, then it's fine. But if you fellows pluck a large number of spiritual herbs, the people of the Nine Xuan Tower will definitely notice. At that time, we will be the ones in trouble. Moreover, the spatial passage opened by the Thieving Heaven Laozu might not be able to protect it. "
Lu Ping smiled and said, "What if I can stop the Divine Sense Seal from activating?"
"What?"
Luan Xiu and Luan Qing were first startled, then overjoyed. Luan Xiu took a step forward and said seriously, "Lu Daoyou can dispel the Divine Sense Seal?"
Luan Qing also gritted his teeth and said, "If Lu Daoyou can really dispel the Divine Sense Seal, then we will not hesitate to help you fellows snatch the Longevity Grotto-Heaven!"
Seeing that they were about to misunderstand, Lu Ping hurriedly waved his hand and said, "I have no way to dispel the Divine Sense Seal planted by the Nine Xuan Tower."
Seeing the disappointment on Luan Qing and Luan Xiu's faces, he quickly explained, "I am talking about concealment, which can stop the Nine Xuan Tower from activating the Divine Sense Seal. However, I am unable to dispel the Divine Sense Seal."
Luan Xiu's expression changed slightly, a trace of inquisitiveness in his eyes as he sized up Lu Ping. "You mean you want us to leave with you?"
Lu Ping was taken aback. Only then did he realize that he seemed to have overlooked a very important issue. How could these Wood Luan Yao cultivators trust that Lu Ping would not imprison them like the Nine Xuan Tower did?
As Lu Ping was pondering how to gain the trust of these Wood Luan Yao cultivators, Luan Xiu suddenly smiled and said, "All right, we will go with you!"
This time, it was Lu Ping's turn to be surprised. However, Luan Qing said, "Wait, let me test out Lu Daoyou's secret technique first. Let me see if it can truly dispel the Divine Sense Seal."
Hearing that, Lu Ping smiled. With a flip of his right palm, the Black Prison Poisonfire immediately danced above his palm.
Lu Ping extended a finger and a black spark jumped out from the Black Prison Poisonfire. Under Lu Ping's guidance, it landed in front of Luan Qing. He said, "Senior only needs to refine this spark and you can use it to dispel the Divine Sense Seal."
This was a secret technique that Lu Ping had obtained from the Lu Family Poison Refinement Grandmaster's inheritance. One of the few mediums required to use this secret technique was the Black Prison Poisonfire.
Luan Qing looked at the spark floating in front of him, his expression uncertain. He said, "This is … the Black Prison Poisonfire?"
Lu Ping's expression was calm. He nodded and said, "Yes!"
Luan Qing looked at Lu Ping, then looked at the spark. In the end, he gritted his teeth and took it into his palm. A ball of green Vital Energy surged in his palm. A moment later, the spark was refined and disappeared into his palm.
Luan Xiu looked at Luan Qing nervously. Suddenly, Luan Qing opened his eyes and smiled. "It really can dispel the Divine Sense Seal!"
Lu Ping was puzzled. "Why did you believe us so easily? Aren't you afraid that we will imprison you again like the Nine Profound Tower?"
Luan Qing smiled bitterly. "At least we have a chance to escape if we go with you. If we stay here, we won't have a chance. Why can't we take a gamble? Even if we lose, can we be in a worse situation than we are now? "
Lu Ping nodded and said to Yin Tianchu and the rest behind him, "We don't have much time. Let's empty this place as much as possible!"
Luan Xiu looked at Lu Ping and said, "Alright, let's go gather our people. No one is more familiar with this place than us. This place is one of the most important places. Without us leading the way, it won't be easy to find it!"
Liu Tianyuan whispered to Lu Ping, "Are we really not going to rob this place? It's such a huge spiritual herb garden!"
Lu Ping smiled faintly and said, "Although this spirit herb garden is important, what's more important are the ten wooden luans!"
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