Chapter 1233: Chapter 1237: The Winds Are Rising

Buzz Buzz Buzz!!!

Sword aura, sword singing, flapping.

Both Spiritual Artifacts emitted a resonant sound.

As if declaring the will they would execute in the future.

“Imperial Sky Guarding Array! Activate!”

Xia Liu shouted in a fury, changing his hand art, and suddenly, four beams of light refracted, focusing into the center of the village.

A pillar of light shot up into the sky again.

After descending, an invisible light screen enveloped an area of several miles around.

As the light slowly faded, astonishment was evident on everyone’s faces.

They looked at Xia Liu, unsure what to say.

“Is it done?”

Guo Po realized first.

This was also the first time he had seen a Formation Master creating an array, the mysteries of which he couldn’t comprehend.

In his heart, he only worshipped Xia Liu.

“Not quite yet.”

Xia Liu shook his head, gazing sharply at the invisible light screen encompassing the area, and then summoned the Flowing Fire Sword.

Red vastness shot through the heavens and earth.

Everyone present felt their heart and soul tremble.

“What is this!”

Seeing Xia Liu draw the Flowing Fire Sword, Guo Po couldn’t fathom what he intended to do next. Could it be that he wanted to empower the Imperial Sky Guarding Array with this Divine Artifact as well?

If so, Xia Liu’s audacity was incredible.

“You’ve stayed within the sword for so long, your divine sense has used a lot of energy, thank you. In the future, I hope you’ll protect our village.”

Wielding the Flowing Fire Sword, Xia Liu murmured to its blade, “If one day my cultivation reaches its peak, I shall help you reforge a body to soar across the seas again!”

Roar!!!

Just as Xia Liu’s voice fell, the Flowing Fire Sword trembled violently, and simultaneously, a resounding roar shattered the sky.

Hearing that roar, reminiscent of an ancient ferocious beast, everyone present felt a pang of terror.

The sword housed a monster!

This was what Li Zhi and others thought.

As martial artists and cultivators, they couldn’t guess what Xia Liu intended to perform next.

“Come on! Help me protect the village!”

Xia Liu formed a condensing seal over the Flowing Fire Sword.

As he raised the sword skyward, the sound of the sword’s singing roared, and then an illusory giant shadow burst forth from the sword.

“My heavens! Divine Dragon!”

“Huaxia Divine Dragon!”

…

Seeing the multi-colored Dragon Soul, everyone present shouted in amazement.

The Dragon Soul was too immense and appeared exceedingly real.

It shocked them with an unimaginable visual impact.

Moreover, that roar reverberated deep within their souls.

Stunned.

Truly stunned!

Finally, under everyone’s gaze, the Dragon Soul entered the light screen with a roar.

The light screen covering the area began to change.

It seemed to pulse like a heartbeat, breathing, vibrant with life.

Guo Po witnessed all of this.

He was completely numb.

Xia Liu’s abilities were beyond what he could conceive.

Not only did he set up a guardian array, but he also incorporated a formation spirit!

As expected, this Dao Formation was undoubtedly Huaxia’s most advanced and terrifying array.

“Haha! The setup is complete!”

Xia Liu lightly landed on the ground, wiped the sweat from his face, and exhaled deeply.

“Thank you for your hard work!”

“Exhausted, right? Go rest a bit.”

“Amazing!!”

…

The women present successively comforted Xia Liu.

Seeing their man perform such a miraculous technique made them excited.

Emotional, they were unsure how to express their admiration to Xia Liu.

“I can’t rest yet; the matters of the formation are quite complex. I need to explain it thoroughly.”

Xia Liu’s lips and teeth were somewhat pale, but now was not the time for rest.

If someone accidentally triggered the formation, it could cause irreparable damage.

The longsword and Cold Bone Fan imbued within were quite formidable.

Besides, the Cold Bone Fan could occasionally unleash fierce Wind Blades.

Most remarkable was the addition of the Dragon Soul.

In the future, any who try to breach the formation physically.

The Dragon Soul’s Illusion Array combined with the Cold Bone Fan would likely be a headache even for a cultivator at the fifteenth level of Qi Cultivation.

The women all understood the formation’s power.

After all, they had witnessed many, including the Immeasurable Sect’s Great Formation, the Guo Family’s Great Formation, each notoriously stringent.

If one triggered the formation, the defensive system it carried would surely strike them down.

Once the villagers dispersed, Xia Liu called Tie Shan and Guo Po to his home.

In a simple house, Xia Liu explained the principles of the Imperial Sky Guarding Array to Tie Shan.

He also gave him five tokens capable of opening the formation’s passage.

They were actually just pieces of jade infused with his Spiritual Energy.

Very simple to create.

In the future, the tokens would be entrusted to trusted disciples for safekeeping. Whenever someone in the village needed to go out or do something, they must open a passage, as per Xia Liu’s requirement.

“Naturally, at any time, the formation will activate for those within the array.”

Tie Shan promised.

“Good, that’s roughly it. Go and educate everyone about the Guarding Array.”

“Yes!”

After Tie Shan left, Guo Po recovered from his shock.

“Congratulations, with this Huling Formation, there’s little to fear here in the future.”

“Indeed, I must thank Elder Guo as the formation stems from the Guo Family; Xia Liu will remember this!”

Guo Po chuckled and said, “Haha! Why say such things? As long as I can help you, I would gladly give my life.”

“Elder Guo, your words are too heavy.”

Xia Liu smiled bitterly; he had understood Guo Po’s determination and thoughts before this.

If I don’t assist and uphold the Guo Family in the future, it would be unthinkable.

“What are your plans next, cultivating at home?”

Guo Po shifted the topic, Xia Liu’s talk left him unsure of how to respond.

“Next, I plan to go somewhere, possibly gaining an opportunity for advancement, or perhaps facing a new trouble.”

Xia Liu was uncertain about what he would encounter, but he was determined to go.

“Oh? From how you put it, it sounds quite serious.”

“Actually, it’s nothing much; wild thoughts will come before I even get there. Don’t worry about me.”

“I’m curious where you’re going; if I can help, I will…”

Before Guo Po could finish his sentence, Xia Liu interrupted, “I appreciate Elder Guo’s kindness, but this time, I’m heading to one of Huaxia’s Five Immortal Sects, the Immeasurable Sect.”

“Immeasurable Sect!”

Hearing this name, Guo Po almost instinctively trembled.

Although he didn’t know everything.

He had read about it in some materials.

After the Warrior Era, the most authoritative powers in this land should be the Five Immortal Sects.

“In that case, I can only hope you return soon.”

“Haha, I surely will.”

Xia Liu smiled slightly; though the Immeasurable Sect was one of the Five Immortal Sects, he wasn’t inferior.

In the future, if the Osmanthus Sect fully grows, it might rival the Immeasurable Sect because it has him!

After resting at home for five days, Xia Liu felt somewhat fatigued.

To be frank, his skin was nearly chafed; it was uncomfortable…

Just as Xia Liu planned to check the date to head to the Immeasurable Sect, a guest arrived from the Osmanthus Sect…