Chapter 781 Zhuojiang Prefecture

On the ridge of the Golden Mountain.

Lan Chonghe, wearing a black tights, moved slowly.

Every step he took seemed to exhaust his strength, but he never fell.

"When people are born, they are good by nature, and their natures are similar..."

Lan Chonghe muttered silently, and as usual, he slowly climbed towards the distant mountain top. His body gradually approached the limit, his true energy was stagnant and heavy, and he could fall to the bottom of the mountain at any time with his stiff flesh and blood.

In addition to Lan Chonghe, there were two warriors on the ridge, each of whom was filled with strong innate true energy. They came from other states and their cultivation had reached the third level of innate.

The middle-aged man in front was named Kou Hai. He came here six years ago. At that time, he was only in the second level of innate and could not step into the Golden Mountain. Now he has reached the peak of the third level. It is conceivable how much benefit the Golden Mountain has brought him.

The old man behind was named Lian Jian. He just came here half a year ago. His cultivation was half a step weaker than Kou Hai, and he was also in the third level.

In addition, there are many innate warriors at the foot of the mountain. Those people have not reached the third level of cultivation. They can only stay at the bottom of the mountain and practice with the help of the breath of the divine formation.

After a long time, Lan Chonghe's body trembled violently, stopped, and sat cross-legged.

The other two were also on the verge of their limit and dared not move forward.

"It's only been half a year, and Brother Lan's martial arts cultivation has made great progress. He has walked more than a hundred feet." Lian Jian looked at the black figure in the distance and couldn't help but exclaimed.

The golden mountain is only a thousand feet high. Every extra foot will increase the pressure on the body and true energy sharply. A distance of a hundred feet means that the cultivation has increased by half a realm.

"Kou came here six years earlier than Lian Lao. At that time, I was the only one here except Brother Lan," Kou Hai said, "I still remember that Brother Lan could only climb to a height of 130 feet, but now he has reached nearly 600 feet. Maybe in another ten years, he can reach the top of the Golden Mountain!"

"It's strange to say that this mountain is not far from Hei Chong Country. Twelve years ago, the world changed dramatically and the stars fell. I came here and didn't find anything unusual. After a few years, this place was filled with invisible oppression, which is also very beneficial to warriors like us."

"In just six years, I broke through to the peak of the third level, and now I'm not far from the fourth level!"

Kou Hai was excited.

"Brother Kou has kept it a secret from me for six years!" Lian Jian's eyes flashed with envy and jealousy, and then turned into a smile.

He also understood that everyone wanted to monopolize such a treasure land for cultivation, and it was reasonable for Kou Hai not to tell others.

Six years later, Kou Hai's cultivation reached the peak of the third level, and he dared to tell Lian Jian and others who were close to him about this matter.

"Don't worry, Mr. Lian. You still have a hundred years to live. With the mysterious power deep in the Golden Mountain, you will definitely be able to reach the fourth or fifth level in ten years." Kou Hai smiled innocently.

"Forget it, forget it!" Lian Jian shook his head.

Suddenly, a roar came from a distance.

"The roar of an innate warrior?" Kou Hai looked into the distance.

"No, did the people from the Nanjiang League find out?" Lian Jian's face was slightly condensed.

The innate warriors at the foot of the mountain also showed vigilance.

The Golden Mountain is located near the Heichong Kingdom in Zhuojiang Prefecture, north of the Zhuojiang River. Kou Hai, Lian Jian and others are all from the Beijiang League, while the south of the Zhuojiang River belongs to another faction, which is also the opponent of Lian Jian, Kou Hai and others.

The huge Zhuojiang Prefecture is divided into two factions by the river, one is the Beijiang League and the other is the Nanjiang League.

The roar is getting closer and closer.

Lian Jian and Kou Hai saw the people coming from afar, their faces suddenly changed, and they no longer cared about practicing, and hurried to the foot of the mountain.

"Old Lian Jian, how can you let your Beijiang League enjoy this precious place of practice alone?" A loud voice came from dozens of miles away.

A moment later, a group of warriors passed through the faint mist area and showed clear figures. There were fourteen of them, and they all wore jade ornaments of the Nanjiang League on their chests.

"Brother Gu... Ling Siyuan!"

Lian Jian's eyes swept across the fourteen figures and fell on the three warriors in the center. Gu Han, Gu Che, and Ling Siyuan, the three strongest people in the Nanjiang League, have all reached the third level or above.

Compared with the Beijiang League, the Nanjiang League is obviously better, especially after the death of the leader of the Beijiang League ten years ago, the entire Zhuojiang State is almost headed by the Gu brothers and Ling Siyuan.

Lian Jian and others can only hold on.

As one of the strong men of the Beijiang League, Kou Hai is in the early stage of the second level. Six years ago, he was not even qualified to resist the three masters of the Nanjiang League.

"What a sacred mountain," Ling Siyuan raised his head, his eyes revealing a bit of burning, "How can such a precious place for cultivation be enjoyed by your Beijiang League alone?"

"Ling Siyuan, how did you know?" Lian Jian was furious.

"Do you need to ask? Of course there is a spy," Kou Hai hummed, "Jinshan is located on the edge of Zhuojiang Prefecture, and is blocked by mountains on all sides. It is extremely remote. How can it be found without guidance?"

"That's right."

Ling Siyuan laughed loudly, "Disciple, you did a good job. After I deal with Lian Jian and Kou Hai, I will promote you as the new leader of Beijiang League."

As soon as the voice fell, an early Xiantian warrior walked out of Beijiang League.

"It turned out to be you, the traitor!"

Lian Jian was furious, and a mouthful of old blood vaguely rushed to his throat, and then he suppressed it abruptly.

"It seems that today's battle is unavoidable. Well, I'll take this opportunity to finish you off," Kou Hai's eyes flashed coldly, and he turned to look at the black figure on the mountainside and shouted, "Brother Lan, Kou wants you to deal with one person, okay?"

"Who?"

Lan Chonghe opened his eyes.

For six years, Kou Hai often brought him some fine wine and dishes. In return, Lan Chonghe promised that if there were any strong enemies that Kou Hai could not deal with and came to the foot of Jinshan, Lan Chonghe would be willing to help.

It was precisely because of this promise that Kou Hai dared to tell Lian Jian and others the news.

As expected, the Beijiang League was weak and had long been infiltrated by the Nanjiang League. In just half a year, Ling Siyuan and the Gu brothers actually got the news.

"Brother Lan, please help me deal with Ling Siyuan!" Kou Hai said respectfully.

Ling Siyuan, the leader of the Nanjiang League, was extremely powerful. He had reached the peak of the third level of the innate realm decades ago, and now he may have broken through to the fourth level.

Whoosh!

The black figure fell from the sky and came to the foot of the mountain.

"Fourth level of the innate realm?"

Ling Siyuan narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression showed a hint of fear, and then turned into indifference, "Aren't you curious why I waited for half a year before taking action!"

Lian Jian and Kou Hai's eyes shrank suddenly.

Could it be?

"It took me half a year to finally invite a master from the outside world," Ling Siyuan smiled, "Please welcome Old Man Kushi."

The crowd dispersed, and an old, white-haired old man stepped out, with a violent aura around him. As soon as he showed up, the faces of everyone in the Beijiang League froze.

"The peak of the fourth level of the innate realm?" Kou Hai took a breath of cold air.

"No, it seems to be a master of the fifth level!"

Despair flashed in Lian Jian's eyes.

There is no one in the entire Zhuojiang state who is at the fifth level of the innate realm. Such an existence is enough to dominate the entire sentient beings.

"I knew half a year ago that there was an innate warrior named Lan in Jinshan, whose strength was not lower than the fourth level. How could I not be prepared?" Ling Siyuan sneered.

Old Man Kushi came from a neighboring state, and his strength was outstanding. He had reached the fifth level of the innate realm. There were not many such strong people in the entire sentient beings.

The warriors of the Beijiang League couldn't help but look at Lan Chonghe. He walked to the height of six hundred feet in Jinshan. Can he fight against the fifth level master?

If not, the Beijiang League will be destroyed today.

However, Lan Chonghe looked calm as usual, without any emotion.

Old Man Kushi laughed and stepped forward, ignoring Lan Chonghe who was a hundred feet away. Instead, he looked at the Golden Mountain, "This mountain is really magical. I can feel an inexplicable oppression just standing at the foot of the mountain, and there is a faint breath of gods and demons in the void. If I can refine it into my body, it will be of great help to my cultivation."

"Young man surnamed Lan, this Golden Mountain is occupied by me. Leave here quickly, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless."

As he said, Old Man Kushi walked towards the ridge.

"Wait a minute!"

Lan Chonghe's figure shook and blocked Old Man Kushi.

"Boy, it seems that you want to die!" Old Man Kushi's eyes were slightly cold.

Since entering the fifth level of the innate realm, no one dared to be presumptuous in front of him, let alone stop him.

The fifth level of Xiantian, what a powerful existence. Except for martial arts holy places like Yuexing City, the fifth level is almost the top. For example, in Heishan Prefecture, there were only Ning Jun, Tie Jun, Shen Tie Gong and a few others in the fourth level.

After Tie Jun broke through, he swept the world and no one dared to fight him.

"The fifth level of Xiantian, my master once killed him with one sword," Lan Chonghe drew out the black sword on his back, "I dare not follow my master, but since I met him today, I have to fight him."

"Kill the fifth level of Xiantian with one sword?"

Old man Kushi's eyes narrowed slightly, "Are you from Yuexing City?"

"Lan is from Heishan Prefecture, and his master is Gu Ximing." Lan Chonghe said in a light voice.

"Nonsense!"

Old man Kushi sneered.

Heishan Prefecture is not far from Zhuojiang Prefecture, only two million miles away. For ordinary mortals, it is naturally out of reach, but for Xiantian warriors, it can be crossed in a few years.

Old Kushi knew the strength of the Black Mountain Province very well. The strongest was only at the level of Tie Jun. How could there be a person who could kill a person of the fifth level with one sword?

"Please teach me, sir." Lan Chonghe raised the magic sword, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"Looking for death!"

Old Kushi no longer hesitated, stretched and retracted his hands, and dozens of copper rings appeared on his arms. His hands were like dry stones, revealing a dark blue color.

Swish!

The sharp claws swung out.

Old Kushi's famous unique skill, the dry stone claws, tore towards Lan Chonghe.

What greeted the claws was a magic sword, and the sword light was crisscrossed. In an instant, six sword marks were cut.

The masters of the South and North River Alliance stopped on both sides, confronting each other and watching the battle.

They were waiting for the result.

If Old Kushi won, the South River Alliance would take advantage of the situation to sweep away the masters of the North River Alliance in one fell swoop. If Lan Chonghe won, Ling Siyuan would definitely die. At that time, the North River Alliance could take advantage and solve the South River Alliance.

The survival of the two innate alliances depends on Old Man Kushi and Lan Chonghe.

"This Lan Chonghe's strength is more terrifying than I expected. He fought with Old Man Kushi for more than a hundred moves, but he didn't lose?"

Ling Siyuan looked at the crisscrossing sword light claw marks and frowned slightly.

"Alliance leader, will Old Man Kushi lose this battle?" The Gu brothers were a little worried.

"It shouldn't be. Lan Chonghe's cultivation is slightly inferior. He is only at the peak of the fourth level, while Old Man Kushi is already at the fifth level. There is a level between the two. Even if this person's swordsmanship is superb, he can't fight across the border!" Ling Siyuan said in a deep voice.

The gap between the fourth level and the fifth level is huge. Although it is only half a step away, it represents the surge in the power of true energy and the difference in physical strength.

As far as he knew, within a radius of 20 million miles, there were only Yuexing City disciples who had defeated the fifth level with their fourth-level cultivation. Lan Chonghe came from the Heishan Prefecture, and his martial arts background was not as deep as that of the Zhuojiang Prefecture, and his swordsmanship was stronger. To what extent?

"Brother Lan, can you actually fight against Old Man Kushi?" Lian Jian couldn't help but exclaimed, "He has only reached 600 feet of Jinshan, and he already has such strength. If he reaches the top of Jinshan, wouldn't he be in the sixth level of Lian Can you fight?"

"This golden mountain is more terrifying than we thought!" Kou Hai took a deep breath.

…

At the foot of Jinshan Mountain, the sound of fighting continued for three hours, but there was still no result.

Ling Siyuan's face became increasingly ugly.

Everyone in the Beijiang League also changed from initial despair, to anticipation and excitement, and then to deep worry.

The longer the battle lasts, the worse it will be for Lan Chonghe.

The true energy and physical body of the fifth level are much stronger than those of the fourth level. Old Man Kushi is not the weakest fifth level like Tie Jun who forcibly breaks through the realm and whose strength is not yet stable. This person has been famous for a long time, as early as a hundred years ago It has reached the fifth level of innate realm.

Regardless of the physical body, Qi, or martial arts skills, they have been polished to perfection. As time passed, Old Man Kushi gradually became familiar with Lan Chonghe's swordsmanship. His arms were waving uncertainly, and the copper ring made a crisp sound, blocking the blade. Chop.

"I have traveled across major states for hundreds of years, and this is the first time I have seen a master of swordsmanship like you. Unfortunately, I have been taught by an expert from Yuexing City, and Dry Stone Claw is also the top martial arts in the world. Today, You will definitely lose this battle."

Old Man Kushi laughed loudly.

"Yeah?"

Lan Chonghe's eyes were as cold as ice, and he slashed with the long sword in his hand again and again. His body and sword skills were integrated, and every step was extremely mysterious.

It has been more than twenty years since Gu Xiuyun killed Tie Jun.

Over the past twenty years, Lan Chonghe's progress is not amazing, but he is Gu Xiuyun's chosen disciple after all, and his talent is not weak. He has mastered the nameless swordsmanship with one thousand and twenty-four moves, and has mastered the first three hundred and sixty. move, and use it to form an extremely powerful sword technique.

After fighting for a long time, the three hundred and sixty moves were performed several times, and the special sword techniques contained in them gradually took shape.

call out!

A bolt of pure sword energy appeared from the sky, instantly tearing open the copper ring defense, cutting off Old Man Kushi's right arm, and scratched the opponent's chest, leaving a sword mark half a foot deep.

In an instant, blood surged wildly, flesh and blood broke, and only the forest-white skeleton was left supporting the front half of the body.

"How can it be?"

Old Man Kushi was horrified and quickly grabbed his severed right arm and fled in the direction away from Jinshan.

A strong person in the fifth level of Xiantian Realm has an astonishing vitality of flesh and blood. For ordinary people, such injuries would definitely lead to death, but for Old Man Kushi, he can recover after three or four months of rest.

"Did Old Man Kushi lose?"

Everyone in the Nanjiang League looked blank.

Ling Siyuan quickly backed away and shouted loudly, "Hurry up and escape from here immediately."

The words just fell.

Lan Chonghe is already in front of him, hey!

The sword light streaked through the void, and Ling Siyuan, who was in the early stage of the fourth level, had no chance to resist before the sword pierced his head.

Both were in the fourth level, but Lan Chonghe was much stronger than his opponent.

"Lao Lian, don't let the people of the Nanjiang League go."

Kou Hai rushed forward without hesitation, pointing the strange weapon in his hand directly at the Gu family brothers. Lian Jian followed closely behind and slashed at the other masters of the Nanjiang League.

Facing the overwhelming strength of Lan Chonghe, the warriors of the Nanjiang Alliance had already lost their will to fight and dared to stay. While resisting the pursuit of Lian Jian and Kou Hai, they fled into the distance.

…

When the Beijiang League masters returned to the foot of Jinshan Mountain, Lan Chonghe had already climbed up the mountainside, sitting cross-legged and practicing with his eyes closed.

"Thank you Brother Lan for your help. Beijiang Alliance is deeply grateful." Kou Hai bowed and knelt down.

"Today's kindness, the Beijiang League will definitely repay the favor in the future." Lian Jian knelt on the ground.

The other strong men in the Beijiang League also knelt down.

However, there was no response from Lan Chonghe on the mountainside. He was attacking the fifth level of Xiantian.

After fighting fiercely with Old Man Kushi for three hours, the true energy circulated crazily and finally broke through the bottleneck in the body. At this moment, the essence, energy and spirit blended together, and the true energy became more and more pure and concise.

puff!

With a muffled sound, Lan Chonghe felt that his entire body was transforming. From the peak of the fourth level to the fifth level, it was not only a leap in cultivation, but also a breakthrough in the physical body.

"The fifth level of Xiantian realm... finally broke through!" Lan Chonghe opened his eyes, with strong excitement and excitement in his seemingly calm eyes.

At this moment, a ray of cyan light condensed and formed and appeared on the top of Jinshan Mountain.

"Disciple."

Qingguang made a sound.

"Teacher?" Lan Chonghe suddenly raised his head and looked at the top of Jinshan Mountain.

At the end of the thousand-foot-high mountain, the cyan light gradually condensed into a human-shaped figure, with clear eyebrows and one hand behind his back. Even though he was hundreds of feet away, he could still feel a mighty sense of oppression.

This is Gu Xiuyun's soul-splitting thoughts.

More than ten years have passed, and his Shinto cultivation has already reached the peak of the Divine Lord. The incense mind power of four or five large states has gathered into one body, and his divine power is growing crazily almost every moment.

As a soul-splitting Qiansi Nian, it also contains the power of the incense and fire divine way. A single thought can make the innate warrior breathless.

"That person at the top of the mountain...is Brother Lan's master?"

The warriors of the Beijiang League looked at each other, sweat dripping down their foreheads.

The cyan figure stood on the top of Jinshan, but it made them feel dizzy and stagnant. One can imagine what would happen once the other party came close.

"Brother Lan's master, is he a god?" Kou Hai guessed in a low voice.

"Impossible, how can a god accept a mortal as a disciple? Humans and gods are forever separated. This is the rule set by the Great God." Lian Jian shook his head.

The other few people were about to speak, but suddenly a mighty force pressed down.

The warriors of Beijiang League lost consciousness and fainted here.

In Lan Chonghe's mind, a green figure stood between heaven and earth like a god, "Disciple, you can break through to the fifth level in twelve years, and I am very pleased."

"The power of Jinshan can only allow you to break through to the sixth level at most. If you want to go further, you can only go to the Demon Realm. You can enter the Demon Realm from Shenzhu Mountain on the north side of Ao Country, and there will be opportunities there."

"I have something important to do, so I have to travel for a while. Remember, the key to martial arts practice is persistence, and you can't slack off at all."

The light on the top of Jinshan gradually disappeared.

"Master?"

Lan Chonghe regained consciousness and looked around, but he could no longer find Gu Xiuyun.

At the foot of the mountain, the warriors of Beijiang League woke up one after another, looking at Jinshan with shock on their faces.

PS: There is no chapter division, I will write another chapter later.