Chapter 77

Chapter 76: The Army Approaches the City (Part 2)

Seeing this, he could not help but shake his head and say, "Gu Tieshou is in grave danger. Even if Lord Liexian cannot unleash the full power of this array map, it is enough to slay Gu Tieshou."

When Gu Tieshou was trapped in the array map, the entire Xianyan Ancient Sect was greatly alarmed, and the four elders' faces also changed. This situation was not favorable for the Xianyan Ancient Sect.

However, everyone underestimated Gu Tieshou's strength. This battle lasted for three days and three nights. Although Gu Tieshou was trapped in the array map of the ancient sage, he still wielded the power of the "Six Transformations of Kunpeng" and moved freely. Although he could not break out of the "Yangshou Mountain and River Map," it was not easy for Lord Liexian to subdue Gu Tieshou within the array map.

For a moment, Gu Tieshou and Lord Liexian were at a stalemate in the "Yangshou Mountain and River Map," neither able to subdue the other.

"Gu Tieshou is truly a hidden dragon. I always thought he was a hero, but I never expected him to be a seasoned king!" The entire Xianyan Ancient Sect was on edge. Now, only Gu Tieshou could stand alone to face the crisis. As for the four elders, even if they joined forces, they could not contend with Lord Liexian.

The Xianyan Ancient Sect was facing a great calamity. All the disciples in the sect knew it, and Li Qiyi, who was punished to face the wall in the Ghost Tower, also knew it. The aura of the king submerged the Xianyan Ancient Sect, and Li Qiyi in the Ghost Tower merely raised his head to look outside.

Outside the Xianyan Ancient Sect, the battle was at a stalemate for five days and five nights. Gu Tieshou could not break out of the array map, and Lord Liexian could not kill Gu Tieshou. Both sides were at an impasse. Gu Tieshou could not surrender, and Lord Liexian could not withdraw his troops. They could only continue to endure.

On the fifth night, the night was quiet, and the atmosphere in the Ghost Tower was even more eerie. Li Qiyi sat in the hall, eyes closed, as if the battle outside the Xianyan Ancient Sect had nothing to do with him.

The Ghost Tower was peaceful, as if there were really ghosts here. The quiet night seemed to last for a long time, and suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and Li Qiyi opened his eyes. He did not know when, but there was already someone standing in front of him.

Li Qiyi looked at the person standing in front of him, smiled, and said, "Elder Cao, it's so late, why are you here?"

At this moment, the person standing in front of Li Qiyi was Cao Xiong, who was staying in the Xianyan Ancient Sect to recover from his injuries!

Cao Xiong looked at Li Qiyi, his eyes cold, but his face smiled. He said with a smile, "Nephew, you have extraordinary talent. I am entrusted by the elders to teach you the 'Daytime Power.'"

"Daytime Power?" Li Qiyi could not help but smile and said, "Elder Cao, I heard that the 'Daytime Power' is the last technique of our Xianyan Ancient Emperor's heavenly destiny secret art, which is of great importance. Although it is just the last technique, its status is even higher than the Great Sage's art. I heard that to teach this technique, all the elders must agree."

"I am here to teach you the 'Daytime Power' with the unanimous consent of the elders," Cao Xiong hurriedly said. "Now the Xianyan Ancient Sect is facing a great calamity, and the eldest brother is trapped in the array map. The elders need a miracle, and they need the heavenly destiny secret art to resolve the crisis. They hope that you can call upon the ancestor to appear in a dream to teach you the heavenly destiny secret art."

"Elder Cao, I'm afraid that's not possible. Even if the ancestor appears in a dream to teach, it might take three to five months," Li Qiyi hesitated after hearing Cao Xiong's words and said.

Cao Xiong hurriedly said, "For now, just try to see if you can call upon the ancestor to appear in a dream. If it doesn't work, we can think of other methods."

"Alright, I'll try. I wonder if Elder Cao has brought the manual for the 'Daytime Power'," Li Qiyi also hurriedly said.

Cao Xiong took out a scroll and said, "The situation is urgent, and I did not bring the original manual for the 'Daytime Power.' I have brought you a previous handwritten copy of the 'Daytime Power.'"

Li Qiyi took the manual and was about to open it, but hesitated again. He put down the manual and looked at Cao Xiong, saying, "Elder Cao, although I am only a third-generation disciple, I know the gravity of the situation. The heavenly destiny secret art is crucial to the foundation of our Xianyan Ancient Sect. This matter is of great importance, and I think I should meet the other elders. It's not that I doubt Elder Cao, but this matter is too important, and I need to see the other elders to confirm if all the elders agree."

"Nephew, the Xianyan Ancient Sect is at a critical juncture. The elders are resisting the strong enemy outside and cannot return for the time being. They can only entrust this to me," Cao Xiong hurriedly said, looking anxious. Then he changed his gaze and said, "If you really want to see the other elders, let me take you there."

"That would be great," Li Qiyi nodded and said, but then shook his head and said, "Elder Cao, I'm afraid that's not possible. I am still under punishment and must face the wall in the Ghost Tower for half a year. I cannot leave."

"The Xianyan Ancient Sect is at a critical juncture now. The elders have already lifted your punishment. Nephew, time is running out, come with me quickly," Cao Xiong hurriedly said.

Li Qiyi hesitated but then shook his head and said, "Elder, it's still not possible. Mo Huafa is my supervisor. If I want to leave, I must notify Mo Huafa first. How about this, Elder, quickly send for Mo Huafa to accompany me."

"Enough talk!" At this moment, Cao Xiong said impatiently, "I told you to come with me, so come with me!"

Li Qiyi looked at Cao Xiong and said, "Elder Cao, what do you mean? I am just following the proper procedure. As an elder of the Xianyan Ancient Sect, you should know the correct procedure!"

"Enough talk, come with me now!" Cao Xiong's eyes turned fierce, emitting a fierce light, and he said in a deep voice, "Will you come on your own, or will I take you?"

"Elder Cao, you are not here on the elders' behalf," Li Qiyi said, looking enlightened, holding his qin and stepping back, surprised.

"Heh, heh, you're not that stupid!" Seeing Li Qiyi's suspicion, Cao Xiong no longer pretended and said sinisterly, "If you recognize the situation, come with me immediately. Otherwise, I will take you by force!"

Li Qiyi seemed to calm down at this moment and looked at Cao Xiong, saying, "So, Elder Cao, you want to seize the heavenly destiny secret art? But even if the ancestor appears in a dream, I won't give it to you."

"Heh, heh, you don't need to worry about that. Once I take you to a place where no one can see, and lock you up, I won't be afraid that you won't confess!" Cao Xiong said with a sinister smile.

"If I disappear, Mo Huafa will likely find out quickly," Li Qiyi shook his head and said.

Cao Xiong smiled sinisterly and said, "So what if he finds out? Heh, heh, the Xianyan Ancient Sect is facing a great calamity, and everything is in chaos. The Ghost Tower area is not guarded. Perhaps you escaped in the chaos. Heh, heh, if a few pages of the 'Daytime Power' manual are found in the Ghost Tower, everyone will suspect that you are a spy infiltrating the Xianyan Ancient Sect, specifically for the 'Daytime Power' and the heavenly destiny secret art. Heh, at that time, Mo Huafa and the others will be your accomplices!"

"Elder Cao, you are too confident in your plan. Are you not afraid that the elders will see through it?" Li Qiyi shook his head and said.

"Heh, heh, the elders see through it? Heh, perhaps this disaster will give birth to a new leader for the Xianyan Ancient Sect. Heh, Gu Tieshou is trapped and will die in the array map. The Xianyan Ancient Sect needs a strong elder to lead the sect to counter the strong enemy! The current leader is weak and incapable, hiding outside during the crisis. So, the Xianyan Ancient Sect will likely make a wise choice!" Cao Xiong said with a sinister smile, thinking of his plans.

"So, Elder Cao, you will become the new leader," Li Qiyi smiled and said, "Since you want to become the new leader, why are you in such a hurry to seize the heavenly destiny secret art?"

"Enough talk—!" Cao Xiong's eyes turned fierce, and he became agitated.

Li Qiyi looked at Cao Xiong and smiled, saying, "I understand, you are negotiating with someone else. Is it Dong Shenglong or Lord Liexian? It seems that the person you are negotiating with will not withdraw their troops or support you unless you bring the heavenly destiny secret art."

"Enough talk, come with me!" Cao Xiong became extremely agitated, shouted, and reached out to grab Li Qiyi.

"Cao Xiong, I never thought you would betray the sect!" At this moment, a fierce roar echoed, and five people rushed in. Besides the four elders of the Xianyan Ancient Sect, there was also Mo Huafa!

Elder Sun and the others suddenly rushed in, and Cao Xiong's face changed dramatically. He took a step back, grabbed Li Qiyi, and retreated to a corner.

At this moment, Elders Sun, Qian, Zhou, and Wu surrounded Cao Xiong.

"Cao Xiong, you have betrayed the Xianyan Ancient Sect and sold out the sect's imperial art. Do you have any face to face the ancestors?" Elder Qian shouted.

Cao Xiong's face turned red and white, and he could not believe it, saying in shock, "You, how can you be here? Weren't you outside the sect?"

"Elder Cao, I have been watching your every move! You and Lord Liexian played your roles too well, even deceiving the elders, but you couldn't deceive me," Mo Huafa said in a deep voice.

Cao Xiong's face turned extremely ugly. He had taken advantage of the Xianyan Ancient Sect's internal weakness and lack of defense to kidnap Li Qiyi, intending to do it secretly. He never expected to be caught by Mo Huafa.

"Cao Xiong, it's not too late to surrender now," Elder Wu shouted.

"Victory or defeat, there's nothing to say. If you know what's good for you, give me a way out. Otherwise, I will crush your precious disciple's head, and without him, you will never find the heavenly destiny secret art," Cao Xiong shouted.

Seeing Cao Xiong's fingers gripping Li Qiyi's head, Elder Sun and the others all changed their expressions and looked at each other.

"Turns out he is the key to the heavenly destiny secret art!" At this moment, a steady voice echoed.