Desolate Devouring Art - Chapter 913 - Mysterious Canyon
Chapter 913 – Mysterious Canyon
The Grand Elder and the Fourth Elder didn’t notice Liu Wuxie’s expression. Their attention was fixed on the canyon as they slowly approached it.
When Liu Wuxie saw the canyon’s appearance, a wave of astonishment surged through his heart. The canyons resembled two blades standing upright with a narrow passage between them.
“What a magnificent sight!” Liu Wuxie exclaimed, marveling at nature’s craftsmanship in sculpting such a breathtaking landscape.
The stone cliffs stood like sharp blades on both sides, and the ferocious wind howled like swords. This was the first impression that struck Liu Wuxie.
“This wasn’t formed by nature,” the Grand Elder said, causing Liu Wuxie’s eyes to narrow. “This canyon came into being tens of thousands of years ago during a battle between the headmasters of the Dragon Emperor Academy and the Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy.”
So, this place wasn’t naturally formed but the result of a battle.
“Are cultivators at the Heaven Profound Realm so powerful?” Liu Wuxie found it difficult to believe that cultivators at the Heaven Profound Realm could possess such power. After all, the Heaven Profound Realm only allowed one to brush against the pinnacle laws of the world. Could that really be enough to reshape the land itself?
“The Heaven Profound Realm is merely what we can think of. You’ll understand once you reach that level. Those at the Heaven Profound Realm are merely legends in the eyes of ordinary folks,” the Grand Elder explained with a wry smile.
The Heaven Profound Realm was beyond the reach of countless people, but the Grand Elder said it was only a tiny part of the journey. This meant there was a higher realm that Liu Wuxie was unaware of. It was like a bucket of cold water had been poured over Liu Wuxie’s head.
“Don’t be discouraged. At the very least, those at the Heaven Profound Realm are at the top of the pyramid in the True Martial Continent. But no one knows what lies beyond this world,” the Grand Elder said, patting Liu Wuxie’s shoulder.
Cultivation could only be attained one step at a time, and chasing the unattainable would only lead to downfall. It was better to walk firmly, one foot after another.
“Thank you for your wisdom, Grand Elder!” Liu Wuxie replied humbly. He understood the principles well and naturally didn’t dare to reveal too much of his talent since he was traveling with the two elders. He would ask whenever he had doubts, and the two elders were willing to share their knowledge with him.
If not for the faint fragrance clinging to them, Liu Wuxie might have taken them for wise elders worthy of his respect.
“Alright, enough talk. Let’s press on! If we can keep up our pace, we should reach Mount Gaze City by morning,” the Fourth Elder said as he grew impatient.
“The Fourth Elder is right. Let’s not waste time,” Liu Wuxie agreed and took the lead toward the canyon, with the two elders following behind.
Even before they entered the canyon, they could hear the howling wind and crackle of lightning sweeping toward them.
“What powerful wind! If someone from the Astral River Realm came, they would be swept away instantly,” Liu Wuxie marveled.
The canyon was barely a hundred meters long. They could traverse it in under a minute, even with the violent wind.
However, Liu Wuxie suddenly stopped when he was halfway through, as three figures emerged on the other end, blocking their path. Their appearance also made Liu Wuxie instinctively alert.
“Who are you, and why are you people blocking our way?” The Grand Elder roared with undeniable authority in his words.
The Fourth Elder also wielded his weapon, prepared for battle.
On the contrary, Liu Wuxie merely watched in silence. Three more figures clad in black clothes had emerged behind them, sealing their path of retreat. This was an ambush, with the enemy lying in wait.
“Hand over all your belongings if you want to pass!” The leader spoke. His face was covered in a dark fabric, only revealing a pair of eyes. He demanded that Liu Wuxie’s group hand over their interspatial rings if they wanted to leave this place unharmed.
“Do you know who we are?” the Grand Elder roared.
“I don’t care who you are. You have five breaths to surrender your treasures or be prepared to die!” he said, waving his hand to rip apart the incoming soundwave.
“Pinnacle of the Spirit Profound Realm!” Liu Wuxie narrowed his eyes.
Among the six that stood in their way were two at the pinnacle of the Spirit Profound Realm and four at the eighth-level Spirit Profound Realm. Based on their formation alone, they were no ordinary bandits.
On their side, the Grand Elder was at the pinnacle of the Spirit Profound Realm, while the Fourth Elder was at the fourth-level Spirit Profound Realm. As for Liu Wuxie, he was only at the fifth level of True Profound Realm, and there was a stark difference between them.
“You bandits must be tired of living!” the Fourth Elder roared.
“Your time is up. Since you people refuse to comply, don’t blame us for being merciless,” the leader said, giving the order to attack. All six figures unleashed piercing sword auras as they lunged at the group of three.
“Wuxie, find a way to escape and inform the clan that we’ve run into bandits!” the Grand Elder roared, determined to hold off the attackers.
“Understood!” Liu Wuxie agreed to the Grand Elder’s instruction without hesitation.
The battle broke out instantly, and the six attackers’ seamless coordination further proved they weren’t bandits; as such, perfect harmony made no sense among bandits.
The six attackers didn’t give them any opening, and even the Grand Elder couldn’t find a weakness in their formation.
Liu Wuxie was also caught in the middle, dodging as he parried.
“You people aren’t bandits! Who are you, and why are you targeting us?!” the Grand Elder bellowed as he executed the Liu Clan’s palm technique to attack, creating a massive crater before him and forcing the three attackers back.
“Wuxie, run now!” the Grand Elder roared.
Liu Wuxie didn’t hesitate to execute his movement technique and slipped through the opening.
“Stop him! That boy is the real target!” the leader roared.
Just when Liu Wuxie was about to escape from the canyon successfully, another group emerged from the cliffs on both sides, blocking his way. This was a well-planned ambush, with each step meticulously calculated.
Liu Wuxie had barely escaped the first ambush to fall into another.
“Find a way to break through!” the Grand Elder shouted, striking out with his palm. The force of his attack sent the six ambushers staggering back, buying a brief opening for him and the Fourth Elder to retreat toward the rear of the canyon where Liu Wuxie was waiting.
“Don’t let them regroup!”
The six attackers surged forward, unleashing their most powerful strikes. Among them, the two at the Spirit Profound Realm focused their assault on the Grand Elder, recognizing him as a significant threat.
The Fourth Elder had to deal with four opponents simultaneously and soon struggled to hold his ground.
Meanwhile, Liu Wuxie faced a relentless onslaught from dozens of attackers. Their cultivation wasn’t high. Most were at the True Profound Realm, with the strongest barely reaching the lower ranks of the Spirit Profound Realm.
Surrounded on all sides, Liu Wuxie relied solely on his movement technique to stay alive, darting through the chaos like a slippery eel. Every time they thought they had cornered him, he slipped free at the last moment, always staying a step ahead of them.
“Is dodging all you can do?” one of them growled, angered by Liu Wuxie’s movement technique.
Liu Wuxie focused on evasive maneuvers and occasionally struck back with his blade.
“Why don’t you people kill me already if you’re so great?” Liu Wuxie taunted. His gaze turned toward the two elders, who were also trapped in a fierce battle and unable to break through.
A grey-robed elder had appeared on the distant mountain path in plain attire that made him look like an ordinary traveler. But if one took a closer look at him, one would notice he had sharp eyes as he looked at the battle unfolding in the canyon, devoid of emotion.
He remained hidden in the shadows, carefully observing the battlefield, ready to act the moment the tide shifted.
As the battle dragged on, those attacking Liu Wuxie grew increasingly frustrated. They took out over a dozen spiritual talismans and formed a spiritual array to trap him.
“Spiritual talismans? This is interesting! I’ve long heard that the Wang Clan is famous for their spiritual talismans. So, are you people from the Wang Clan?” Liu Wuxie chuckled, his eyes gleaming with curiosity.
In the Central Plains, the Wang Clan’s reputation in spiritual talismans was unmatched. Their lineage traced back to the true grandmasters of the craft, those from the Heavenly Spirit Celestial Academy and the Dragon Emperor Academy. Even other prestigious sects, such as the Profound Cloud Sect, had only a few who could rival them in this field.
The canyon was near the border of the Wang Clan’s territory, and they would reach their territory by crossing it.
“Brat, you can die now!” One of the black-clad figures sneered, and the spiritual array of talismans crushed down on Liu Wuxie.
The sheer power unleashed from so many talismans at once was enough to obliterate him without a trace.
The grey-robed elder standing afar looked worried and was tempted to intervene several times, but Liu Wuxie stopped him. After all, the enemy had yet to reveal all their cards, and this wasn’t the right moment to make a move.
Just then, Liu Wuxie’s fingers flickered, weaving spiritual runes into the air. In the blink of an eye, they surged into the surrounding talismans. A bizarre scene followed—one that made the black-clad figures’ expressions twist in horror. The talismans they had summoned suddenly went out of control.
“Go!” Liu Wuxie smiled and tapped his finger, sending the spiritual array of talismans surging toward the black-clad figures.
The spiritual talismans began to flicker, drawing the attention of those near the Grand Elder. No one had expected Liu Wuxie to hold his ground against so many opponents for this long.
When the spiritual array of talismans descended, the black-clad figures attacking Liu Wuxie retreated, not daring to face it head-on.
The grey-robed elder also had a flicker of surprise across his eyes, shocked by Liu Wuxie’s performance.
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