Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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As dawn broke, several deafening roars echoed across the Kunlun Mountains.
The barriers on the eight mountain gates shattered simultaneously.
Countless ferocious demons poured in through the cracks, accompanied by poisonous gas and insects.
The Demonic Sect adopted the most suitable offensive tactic for the current situation, hoping to crush Kunlun in one fell swoop.
Fortunately, Kunlun was prepared.
The cultivators had already formed ranks, concentrating their attention on the mountain gates. The moment the gates shattered, they immediately thrust their longswords into them, while simultaneously throwing out talismans like snowflakes, forming new barriers to block the poisonous gas. Even though the Demonic Sect’s methods were ever-changing, they could not escape their original routines, and all of these routines had already been memorized by Mu Qingning.
Wan Guangliu stood fiercely on his flying sword, surrounded by numerous guards, his longsword drawn, and he commanded his cultivators with harsh words.
Eight mountain gates, eight commanders, their orders were absolute, and no one dared to disobey.
Kunlun, thanks to its meticulous preparations, successfully repelled the first wave of attacks.
The cultivators were initially fearful, but after slaying a host of demonic creatures, they gradually calmed down, and their morale rose.
“Hey, junior brother, look behind us,” a cultivator whispered to his companion. “The phoenix is watching us.”
Even before the battle began, someone had noticed a phoenix perched on a tall immortal tree behind them. It didn’t cry out, but quietly watched the cultivators, occasionally flying down to survey the area without interfering with the battle.
“Don’t be distracted! Focus on the battle!” Wan Guangliu roared.
The cultivators dared not look at the phoenix again, but a layer of reassurance remained in their hearts.
They had all received orders that if the phoenix came out to command, it meant the Immortal Lord and the High Priest, and they must strictly follow them.
The phoenix wasn’t making any moves, which meant the battle was still stable. It wasn’t the Immortal Lord’s or the High Priest’s turn to act; they just needed to follow the original commanders.
Li Yuebai’s eyes remained tightly closed, cold sweat trickling down his neck.
Intense battles were unfolding on all four screens before him, and he had to observe each one meticulously, without the slightest distraction.
Fortunately, two hours had passed, and the Demonic Sect hadn’t gained any advantage.
“Mu Qingning!” Li Yuebai shivered as he was violently shaken, realizing where he was— lying on a cold cliff, alone except for Yu Tianji.
The person shaking him was, of course, Yu Tianji, whose voice sounded anxious.
“…I’m fine,” he said reassuringly without opening his eyes.
“Are you alright?” Yu Tianji sat down, grasping Li Yuebai’s cold wrist. “You really should look at yourself now. Who would believe you if you said you were alright?”
The cliff was bare basalt, pitch black in color. Li Yuebai lay on it, his skin appearing even paler. His long white hair had somehow come loose, making him look like a sculpture of ice and snow, even his lips were bloodless.
“The situation at the front is good, so naturally I’m fine…” Li Yuebai hadn’t started commanding yet and still had the mind to report the battle situation to Yu Tianji.
“Since the situation is good, the commanders of each mountain gate should take command. You can cut off the spiritual connection with the phoenix first, otherwise the losses will be too great,” Yu Tianji hurriedly said.
“No, I am the High priest of Kunlun, I cannot be negligent in the slightest.” Li Yuebai’s voice seemed to come from a great distance: “…They’ve arrived.”
“What’s arrived?” Yu Tianji asked hastily.
But Li Yuebai didn’t answer, only clenched his hands tightly.
The battle situation had changed.
At first, the Kunlun cultivators’ resistance was relatively leisurely, but seeing the situation was unfavorable, the Demonic Sect accelerated its attack, relying on its vicious magic to steadily advance.
Although the Kunlun side had a good start, they were not the best elite troops, and as time went on, their disadvantages in magic and swordsmanship gradually became apparent, and they began to struggle.
The commanders’ energy was also not limitless. Wan Guangliu, despite his high level of magic, managed to maintain command and defense for two hours before he began to make mistakes.
If even he was struggling, the commanders of the other sects were also starting to falter.
They were among the best of Kunlun’s remaining forces, but still not enough; they couldn’t compare to Mu Qingning’s experience and abilities, and were unable to handle unexpected situations.
The Demonic Sect members were secretly delighted, unleashing their evil spells and surging into the sects.
“Damn it…” the Kunlun cultivators cried out in alarm, hastily trying to stop them, but the enemy’s advance was too overwhelming to withstand.
Just then, a clear cry echoed from the sky behind the Kunlun cultivators.
It was a phoenix.
Its iridescent wings unfurled, instantly illuminating the gray sky.
The cultivators were immediately invigorated.
They all knew that the initial battle had been won under the phoenix’s command, so they were certain they could win again this time.
Li Yuebai’s brows furrowed, his breathing and heartbeat erratic.
He simultaneously propelled four phoenixes into the air, using their flight paths and clear cries to direct the cultivators to adapt and form new formations.
The effect was excellent; the cultivators’ morale soared, and the demonic cultists who had charged in were quickly wiped out— more than half were eliminated… However, this kind of command was truly terrifying.
The four screens before his eyes were spinning and changing wildly, filled with the fiery light of exploding spells.
His mind spun, and a wave of nausea and suffocation washed over him.
Then he felt himself being lifted up, someone’s hand pressed against his chest.
Yu Tianji had never taken care of anyone before, and his ability to take care of himself was utterly terrible.
So, facing the High Priest’s pained expression, he was momentarily at a loss.
Finally, he could only manage to lift him from the ground, hold him in his arms, place his palms against his heart, and slowly channel his inner energy into him.
Simultaneously communicating with the four phoenixes was extremely taxing on his spiritual energy and physical health; if he didn’t channel some inner energy into him, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Those four phoenixes must have been incredibly brave and agile on the battlefield, deploying countless wondrous formations. Even if the Demonic Cult members saw them, they wouldn’t have expected their commander, the High Priest, to show such vulnerability.
Li Yuebai struggled unconsciously, his hands gripping Yu Tianji’s clothes tightly. His fingers were long and slender, with distinct knuckles, very beautiful.
Yu Tianji felt his heart also tighten.
After an unknown amount of time, Li Yuebai coughed violently.
“How are you?” Yu Tianji held him even tighter, whispering in his ear.
“It’s…it’s alright…” Li Yuebai said softly, his voice hoarse and barely audible. “But…”
“But what?”
“Kunlun is united.” Li Yuebai said haltingly, “If the Immortal Lord could personally go to the mountain gate to oversee the battle, the cultivators’ morale would surely be greatly boosted, and they would fight bravely against the enemy…”
“I can’t leave you here.” Yu Tianji said.
“Don’t say such hurtful things.” Li Yuebai smiled bitterly, “If you go to the front lines, perhaps we can achieve victory sooner…”
“But…”
“If you delay going, you’re only pushing me to my death.” Li Yuebai said helplessly, “If this continues, we can’t hold on for long.”
Yu Tianji gritted his teeth resentfully, took out a talisman and set up a small barrier, enveloping the High Priest within it, and then piled countless spiritual treasures and immortal herbs all over him before finally flying away on his sword, looking back every few steps.
“Host, I’ve already reduced your pain by half, is it still so unbearable?” the system asked with concern.
“It’s…it’s alright…” Li Yuebai gritted his teeth.
Because he had successfully completed his previous two missions, the system rewarded him, halving the pain of this mission.
However, it was still extremely difficult.
“Did the original owner also use this command method?” Li Yuebai asked subconsciously, his mind still foggy.
“More or less,” the system replied.
Li Yuebai couldn’t help but feel even greater respect for the original owner.
But this respect could only exist vaguely in his subconscious; all his energy and consciousness were devoted to commanding the battle.
When Yu Tianji personally arrived at the mountain gate, the cultivators were practically in an uproar.
He used to be that carefree and dissolute second young master, but unexpectedly, after becoming the Celestial Lord, he had become so capable. Such a person would surely lead Kunlun to victory.
Despite his physical limitations, Yu Tianji still rode on his flying sword, fearlessly plunging deep into the enemy ranks.
The Kunlun cultivators couldn’t help but gasp.
That was the Celestial Lord; such a desperate fight was far too risky!
Moreover, it was already rumored that the Second Young Master’s swordsmanship and Taoist magic were mediocre…
If the Immortal Lord died in the battle, things would be dire.
With a thought, several Kunlun disciples spontaneously stepped forward to protect the Immortal Lord.
Yu Tianji, however, remained expressionless, his face contorted with rage. With a vicious swing of his sword, he beheaded a key member of the Demonic Sect.
Just thinking of Mu Qingning filled him with fury. If it weren’t for the Demonic Sect’s invasion, why would Mu Qingning have driven him to this point?
His longsword, having seen blood, grew even sharper, as if it had broken free of his control, instinctively seeking out the necks of the Demonic Sect members.
Black blood spurted everywhere, much of it landing on him. Yu Tianji could no longer hear anything; he only knew to follow his instincts, thrusting his sword again and again.
The battle began at dawn and ended in darkness.
Corpses littered the ground, blood flowed everywhere.
“…We…we won?” A young cultivator stood frozen, clutching his companion’s corpse. Looking around, he realized there were no more Demonic Cult members left to kill.
The mountain gate appeared exceptionally solemn in the silent twilight.
Kunlun had won this battle.
The main force of the Demonic Cult had been annihilated near the mountain gate. Seeing that they could not conquer it, the Demonic Cult generals had no choice but to flee with the remaining followers.
Yu Tianji pulled his sword from the last follower, letting the blood splatter all over him.
At the same time, the four phoenixes folded their wings and swooped down from the sky.
Yu Tianji did not want to wait any longer. He immediately leaped onto his flying sword, left the mountain gate, and rushed towards the basalt cliff. The four phoenixes followed silently behind him, moving as fast as shooting stars.
Stumbling back to the cliff, Yu Tianji picked up Mu Qingning and checked his pulse— it was very weak.
“Host, please wake up,” the system said.
“…” Li Yuebai felt his mind go blank, unable to even regain consciousness.
“Host, please don’t give up. You have won the battle,” the system said. “You have completed the third mission. Congratulations.”
Anyway, there will be endless missions to come… Maybe I should take a nap…
Li Yuebai was really too tired; he didn’t even have the strength to lift his eyelids.
Yet, he could still feel his body. Someone was holding him, someone was calling his name in his ear, someone was holding his wrist and channelling warm true energy into him. Who was it…?
Li Yuebai felt a wave of nausea in his chest, then he frowned, and spat out a mouthful of blood.
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