Chapter 9 - Chapter 9 Mysteries of the Mysterious Treasure and Surging Undercurrents

Seven days after the battle to defend the fairy mountain, although the cultivators from the Azure Profound Sect had already returned, an oppressive atmosphere still hung over the fairy mountain. Jack sat alone in his guest room, rubbing the jade slip with a 紧锁 brow. He had studied the records of the "Heavenly Gang Sword Technique" in the jade slip repeatedly, but still couldn't find any clues related to the ancient ruins.​"Making that long face all day makes me lose my appetite," the artifact spirit suddenly emerged, holding spiritual fruits stolen by the spiritual monkey. "That old guy from the Blood Fiend Sect is dead - set on this. There might really be something extraordinary hidden in this fairy mountain."​Before the words faded, a rush of hasty and chaotic footsteps came from outside the door, mixed with the clanging sound of weapons colliding. Jack grasped his bronze sword warily. The door burst open with a bang, and Su Yun, the chief disciple of the Azure Profound Sect, rushed in, his face pale and gasping for breath. His waist 佩剑 still trembled slightly. "Fellow Daoist Jack, it's bad! The Blood Fiend Sect has set up the 'Myriad Soul Devouring Heaven Array' at the foot of the mountain. They threatened that if we don't hand over the mysterious treasure of the fairy mountain, they'll slaughter everyone within a hundred - mile radius!" Behind him, two disciples of the Azure Profound Sect, one tightly gripped the defensive talismans on his wrist, his knuckles white from the force, and the other constantly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his eyes filled with fear.​Jack's heart jolted, and he exchanged a glance with the artifact spirit. When they reached the mountaintop, the cultivators of the Azure Profound Sect who had stayed behind to assist with the defense were already in full battle formation. The leading elder of the Azure Profound Sect held a cyan jade ruler, his face grave as he stared at the churning blood - colored mist at the foot of the mountain. The runes on the jade ruler emitted an unstable light. "This formation is filled with overwhelming resentment. It can't be broken by ordinary means." Several young disciples couldn't help but whisper to each other. One voice trembled 明显,"I heard that once this formation is complete, it can turn living people into formation spirits..." Before the words were finished, he was glared at fiercely by the senior disciple beside him and fell silent.​At the foot of the mountain, countless 冤魂 wailed within the array. In the center of the formation, the sect master of the Blood Fiend Sect played with a pitch - black skull and sneered, "Old man Xuanqing, if you don't hand over the 'Chaos Orb' within three days, this fairy mountain will be devastated!"​"Chaos Orb?" Jack murmured in a low voice, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw his master's face turn deathly pale. Before he could ask further, Su Yun unsheathed his immortal sword with a clang. The sword emitted a sharp cyan light. His eyes blazing with anger, he pointed the sword at the members of the Blood Fiend Sect. "The Blood Fiend Sect is going too far! The Azure Profound Sect will fight them to the death today!" Several of his personal disciples beside him also responded, unsheathing their swords and assuming offensive stances. Their young faces were filled with enthusiasm and impulsiveness.​But the master raised his hand to stop everyone. His wide Taoist robe fluttered in the wind. "Wait! This formation gathers the power of myriad souls. A direct attack will only lead to unnecessary casualties." He turned to look at Jack, hesitation in his eyes. "Jack, come with me."​The elders of the Azure Profound Sect gathered together, whispering about countermeasures. An old elder with white hair stroked his beard and pondered, "The catastrophe caused by the Chaos Orb back then is still vivid in our minds. If it really falls into the hands of the Blood Fiend Sect..." His words were full of worry. Another middle - aged elder clenched his fists and said angrily, "But should we just let them blackmail us? What about the honor of the Azure Profound Sect!" Amidst the intense debate, the anxiety and entanglement of the crowd in the face of the crisis were revealed.​In the forbidden chamber of the fairy mountain, the master took out a rust - covered bronze box. Inside lay a half - piece of jade tablet engraved with a star map. It resonated with the jade slip in Jack's body, emitting a strange light. "I found this fragment in the core of the ancient formation twenty years ago," the master sighed. "Legend has it that the Chaos Orb can reshape the laws of heaven and earth. Back then, various sects shed rivers of blood fighting for it. Who would have thought..."​Before he could finish, the chamber suddenly shook violently. A black shadow burst through the wall and lunged straight for the jade tablet. Jack reacted quickly, slashing with his bronze sword, but was easily sent flying back. The intruder wore a mask, and blood - colored mandala flowers were embroidered on the black robe—it was actually a protector of the Blood Fiend Sect!​"Little brat, hand over the jade tablet!" The protector's voice was as hoarse as an owl's cry. Several chains flew out from his sleeves, binding Jack. Seeing this, the artifact spirit transformed into a blade of light and cut the chains, while the spiritual monkey took the opportunity to scratch at the attacker's eyes. In the chaos, the jade tablet fell and was snatched away by the protector.​When they chased out of the chamber, the members of the Blood Fiend Sect had already fled, leaving behind a haughty voice transmission: "In three days, at Cloud Abyss Valley, come with the complete jade tablet if you want to save your lives!" The cultivators of the Azure Profound Sect who rushed over had various expressions. Su Yun kicked a stone beside him in anger, furious; the elders frowned deeply, discussing countermeasures in low voices; the young disciples gathered together, their eyes showing both fear of the powerful enemy and the stubbornness of not willing to be outdone. Jack clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his palms. This struggle over the mysterious treasure had already pushed him and the fairy mountain to the forefront of danger. The attitude and actions of the Azure Profound Sect would also profoundly affect the course of the situation. Who knew how many more perils and plots awaited him ahead...​