The Carefree Little Immortal (Complete) - 33

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Volume Nine, What is Love?

Part One: Deploying

Troops. Xiao Xuan's thoughts grew increasingly beautiful, his heart burning with desire. Suddenly, the vibrant colors around him vanished, and his vision brightened instantly. He squinted, then a sharp shout rang out: "Assassins!" "Protect the Palace Master!" "Capture the assassins!" A series of clanging sounds and

chilling gusts of air followed. Confused, he opened his eyes and was immediately speechless. The situation before him was completely different from what he had expected. Instead of encountering the bathing beauty, he was trapped in a dense thicket of swords and spears, countless gleaming blades almost touching him, some even piercing his clothes and skin.

"Heavens! What's going on?" Xiao Xuan was pale and unable to move. This scene reminded him of the moment he fell into the sea of skeletons in the abyss of hell. Back then, his master had rescued him, but who would be there this time?

He should have been standing before the beautiful woman. Had something gone wrong with the Love Talisman? Xiao Xuan's mind raced. No matter what, he refused to believe that E'yan would harm him.

"Wait!" A sharp shout rang out at the critical moment, and all the advancing blades immediately stopped.

"All of you, retreat!" The voice was clear and beautiful, yet contained an undeniable authority.

"It's E'yan! It's E'yan's voice!" Xiao Xuan looked in the direction of the voice with suspicion and quickly spotted a bright and captivating face among the retreating weapons. Her eyes were as bright as stars, and her face was as clear as ice. Overjoyed, he cried out, "E'yan!"

"You... how did you get here?"

The girl stood gracefully, still as pure as dew and as sweet as spring water.

"I... I missed you." Xiao Xuan blurted out. Although he had come to escape, half of the truth in his words was genuine.

As soon as he said this, countless gazes immediately focused on his face. Xiao Xuan looked around blankly, only then realizing that he was surrounded by countless demonic beasts and monsters of all shapes and sizes, each clad in armor and wielding weapons, most of them with ferocious appearances, seemingly ready to pounce at any moment.

E'yan's cheeks flushed, seemingly somewhat embarrassed and flustered. After a long pause, she came to her senses and said, "You wait over there for a moment." Her voice was surprisingly cold.

Xiao Xuan froze, his burning passion instantly turning cold.

"Didn't you hear me? Get over there!" A fat, burly man who looked like a general shouted, brandishing a terrifying giant axe, his eyes full of hostility.

Xiao Xuan was annoyed by his disrespectful words and just stared at him coldly without moving.

Not far away, a woman looked at E'yan, then at Xiao Xuan, and suddenly scolded the fat man with the axe, "You fat pig!

How dare you talk like that? You're just bluffing people with an axe without even asking what happened!"

The fat man with the axe hesitated.

"Put that weapon down right now!" the woman snapped.

The fat man with the axe dared not disobey, glaring at Xiao Xuan as he reluctantly lowered his massive axe.

Xiao Xuan turned to look at the woman, whose hair was styled in a cloud-like updo, a translucent agate pendant dangling from her left ear, and a pale green bracelet on her right wrist. She was tall and graceful, with a beautiful face, and he smiled gratefully at her.

The woman smiled and beckoned, "Young man, would you like to come over here and wait a bit?"

Xiao Xuan gave the fat man with the axe a cold glance before walking over to the woman's side.

"Continue to obey orders!" the graceful woman commanded softly, the faint blush on her face completely gone in an instant.

"Yes!" A thunderous roar echoed from all around, startling Xiao Xuan.

At this moment, E'yan's hair was styled in a bun and tied at the waist. She wore a purple satin robe with a cloud-patterned brocade lining that tightly outlined the contours of her two pert breasts. The sleeves reached only to her elbows, revealing her delicate, sculpted forearms. A string of purple and red beads was tied to one wrist, and a small bamboo pouch and a bamboo-sheathed knife were tied to her waist. Her attire was neat and tidy, but her face was cold and piercing, exuding an imposing aura.

Behind her stood several pretty female guards in narrow-sleeved, narrow-fitting clothes, each holding a weapon. They were all valiant and their faces were frosty.

Xiao Xuan stared blankly, unable to connect the E'yan he saw now with the sweet and charming girl he had met before.

He looked around and saw towering, vase-shaped bamboo groves standing tall. He had no doubt that this was the Giant Bamboo Valley.

"Master Golden Armor!" E'yan called out.

"Your Excellency is here!" A burly, bald demon general, nearly ten feet tall, stepped forward in response. He wore loose robes and trousers, his chest and belly exposed, with a large, round hammer hanging from each side of his waist. His appearance was extremely fierce, like a giant spirit from the heavens.

"You will lead your troops to lie in ambush east of Giant Bamboo Fortress and launch an attack at 7:45 PM," E'yan ordered.

"Yes!" the golden-armored master responded loudly.

"Giant Bamboo Fortress?" Xiao Xuan's heart skipped a beat, thinking to himself, "So E'yan is going to take back our homeland?"

"But you are not allowed to attack head-on. Just feign an attack," E'yan continued.

"A feigned attack?" the golden-armored master was taken aback.

"Although the eastern side of Giant Bamboo Fortress is the most open, its defenses are the strongest of the four sides. Not only are there numerous traps and mechanisms, but there are also fifteen crossbow towers, both visible and hidden, with extraordinary power. If we launch a strong attack from that direction, the casualties will be devastating. Therefore, your task is to make a big show of force to attract the largest defensive force," E'yan said.

"I see, Palace Master, rest assured, this young general is best at making a

show of force!" Master Jinjia bowed and accepted the order, then bowed and withdrew. "This guy doesn't have a single piece of armor on him, so how can he be called 'Master Jinjia'?" Xiao Xuan wondered. He secretly channeled his spiritual power and used his Eye of No Form to look around. He immediately saw the general's true form. It turned out to be a giant golden-shelled tortoise the size of a millstone. He then realized that when he looked elsewhere, he saw that the dozen or so generals around E'yan were all transformed from spirits, either birds or beasts, while the few pretty guards standing behind E'yan were actually light green bamboo stalks.

"They're all spirits..." A thought struck him, and he quickly shifted his gaze to E'yan, but all he could see was a blur, unable to make out what it was.

"Sister Chu Chun," E'yan called again.

"E'yan, I'm here." It was the beautiful woman beside Xiao Xuan who answered.

"I also ask you to lead your troops to Giant Bamboo Fortress at 7:45 PM to coordinate with Master Jinjia in launching a feint attack above Giant Bamboo Fortress," E'yan said.

"Me too, a feint attack?" the beautiful woman asked, slightly surprised.

"Yes," E'yan nodded. "There are hundreds of mechanical war eagles on the top floor of Giant Bamboo Fortress, all made of spirit bamboo. Their craftsmanship is exquisite and their speed is exceptional. You only need to entangle them, and absolutely must not engage them head-on. Once I retrieve the Wood-Binding Token, they will break down on their own and can still be used by me in the future."

"That's easy, then I'll launch a feint attack," the beautiful woman said.

Xiao Xuan thought to himself, "So her name is Chu Chun." He couldn't help but secretly use his Eye of No Form to look at her again, but saw no change, and was slightly surprised: "Could this woman not be some kind of spirit?"

E'yan said again, "Those mechanical war eagles are very sharp, but they don't fly very high. As long as your troops don't descend too low, they can't do anything to you."

"I know, I'll do as you say, sister." Chu Chun nodded in response.

"King Jueying! King Bashan! King Zhuo Ri!" E'yan shouted again.

"Your Majesty is here!" The three demon kings who looked like generals immediately responded. Xiao Xuan used his Eye of No Form to look at them one by one, and they were a red leopard spirit, a silver python spirit, and a golden eagle spirit.

"Each of you lead your troops to lie in ambush south of Giant Bamboo Fortress. Wait until half an hour after the feint attack from the east begins before launching your attack. Be sure to advance according to the previously rehearsed plan. Remember, the three directions of Zhen, Xun, and Gen must not be confused, otherwise we will definitely not be able to withstand the charge of the terrifying feet," E'yan said.

"Yes, sir!" the three demon kings responded in unison and retreated back to their ranks.

"Leave Nine Lives! Gather Colorful Blossoms! Hide a Thousand Thorns! Step Steal Wings!" E'yan commanded swiftly.

Four more demon generals, one woman and three men, stepped forward in response. Xiao Xuan used his Eye of No Form to examine them again; they were a lynx spirit, a peony spirit, a porcupine spirit, and a winged blue horse spirit. He couldn't help but marvel.

"Each of you will lead your respective forces to launch a fierce attack on the north of Giant Bamboo Fortress at 3:45 PM. Use the formation I have taught you to advance. Once you reach Starry Night Platform, then, according to your assigned positions, attack the command pavilion, teleportation platform, equipment storehouse, and artisan workshop. Do you all remember your objectives?" E'yan asked.

"Reporting to the Palace Master, we remember!" the four demons replied in unison, accepting the order and retreating.

"I was truly mistaken. I had no idea E'yan was so capable; so many demon kings and spirit chieftains obey her commands." Xiao Xuan grew increasingly astonished, secretly admiring her. "And she seems to know the art of troop deployment, commanding with such composure and clarity. How could a mere young girl understand things only generals and marshals know?"

"Master Men Yinzi," E'yan called softly.

"I am here," someone replied from above. Xiao Xuan looked up and saw a figure standing on a thin bamboo branch, dressed in loose robes, a sword strapped to his back, with sparse eyebrows, withered hair, and closed lips, looking haggard and sorrowful.

"I request that you lead your disciples to launch an attack from the west of Giant Bamboo Fortress at 7:45 PM, following the predetermined route to the heart of the fortress. If you can seal off the armory first, we will have won half the battle," E'yan said.

Men Yinzi hummed in agreement.

"Does Master remember the locations and methods to break those mechanisms?" E'yan asked.

Men Yinzi only responded with a single, seemingly indifferent tone.

E'yan continued, "Master, your journey has been extremely dangerous, but it is of utmost importance. I entrust this matter to you."

"Palace Master, you needn't be so polite. I know the gravity of the situation and would never dare to trouble you." Men Yinzi nodded slightly, his eyelids lifting slightly, and a sharp glint suddenly flashed in his narrowed eyes, revealing a chilling ferocity.

"Princess?" Xiao Xuan wondered to himself, "Why do all these people call E'yan a princess?"

Curious, he couldn't help but whisper to Chu Chun beside him, "Excuse me, sister, what kind of princess is E'yan? Is she royalty of the Spirit Bamboo Clan?"

Chu Chun glanced at him and smiled, "She's not a princess. The Spirit Bamboo Clan is an otherworldly immortal clan, unlike the mortal world where there are any royal families. E'yan is the Palace Master of the Boundless Palace in our Void Illumination Realm."

"The Boundless Palace in the Void Illumination Realm?" Xiao Xuan was taken aback. "Where is the Void Illumination Realm?"

"Well, how should I put it…" Chu Chun said, "The Void Illumination Realm isn't in the heavens or on the earth. If I had to give a location, it's south of Shengzhou."

Xiao Xuan exclaimed, "Oh, so it's in the Outer Sea… That's not far."

Chu Chun smiled, "It's quite far, but also very close."

"What kind of place is it? The name sounds so ethereal…" Xiao Xuan asked curiously.

"It's very beautiful, and very special," Chu Chun said.

"Special?" Xiao Xuan asked.

"Yes, the meaning of 'illusory reflection' is the illusion of a shadow and the reflection of a mirror. The interaction of the five elements there is mostly contrary to that of the outside world, so many things are different from other places," Chu Chun said.

"The Five Elements' generating and restraining relationships are contrary to those of the outside world?" Xiao Xuan pondered the meaning behind her words, and asked in surprise, "The Five Elements' generating and restraining relationships determine the appearance and essence of all things

in heaven and earth. If they are contrary to those relationships, wouldn't many things be completely unrecognizable?" "That's right, exactly. Compared to the outside world, things there are often surprisingly fragile in some aspects, but incredibly powerful in others." Chu Chun paused and said, "For example, elsewhere cats are the natural enemy of mice, but in the Void Illumination Realm, cats are the mice's prey; and elsewhere water flows downhill, but in many places there water flows uphill. The Great Sage Master Ling Xiaoshi attained enlightenment by sitting in seclusion in the Void Illumination Realm and created the unparalleled Reverse Six Harmonies Talisman Dao."

"There are such places!" Xiao Xuan's mouth dropped open, still finding it hard to believe, and he murmured, "The Five Elements' generating and restraining relationships are contrary to those of other places... This... How is this possible..."

"With the vastness of heaven and earth, what is impossible? Besides, the Void Illumination Realm does not belong to this heaven and earth."

Chu Chun said.

"Not belonging to this heaven and earth..." Xiao Xuan suddenly remembered what He Tianpeng had said and said, "Could it be that the Void Illumination Realm, like this Giant Bamboo Valley, is also a rift between heaven and earth?"

"You could say that, but the Void Illumination Realm is even more special than the Giant Bamboo Valley," Chu Chun said.

Xiao Xuan was filled with longing, hoping that he could go to the Void Illumination Realm to take a look sometime, but then he heard her say, "Did you use a talisman to get here just now?"

"Yes, how did you know?" Xiao Xuan asked.

"Not simple..." Chu Chun laughed.

"What's not simple?" Xiao Xuan was confused.

"Heh, you actually have the ability to obtain our E Yan's Love Talisman." Chu Chun continued, her smile quite ambiguous.

Xiao Xuan was stunned, his face unconsciously getting a little hot, and he stammered, "You...you know about the Love Talisman?"

"Of course I know, when E Yan was making these talismans, she even came to my island to collect materials." Chu Chun said, while looking him over freely as she spoke.

Xiao Xuan's face grew hotter and hotter.

"By the way, what's your name?" Chu Chun suddenly asked.

"My name is Cui Xiaoxuan," Xiaoxuan replied.

"What sect are you from? Where are you from?" Chu Chun stared at him, her tone somewhat interrogative.

"I...I am..." Xiaoxuan hesitated, unsure whether to tell the truth.

Seeing this, Chu Chun stopped asking and said, "You came here to help Eyan reclaim Giant Bamboo Valley, right?"

Xiaoxuan shook his head and then nodded, resolutely replying, "That's right, that's why."

"Then you'd better perform well, our Eyan isn't so easy to win over," Chu Chun said with a smile.

"What?! I... I didn't help for this reason..." Xiao Xuan hurriedly explained. Just then, E Yan's voice suddenly rose slightly: "This battle is truly dangerous. Although we caught them off guard, the Giant Bamboo Fortress is riddled with traps and mechanisms, and is guarded by many weapons that are impervious to water and fire. Its defenses are renowned throughout the realms. If we are careless, the casualties will be enormous. Everyone must be careful." "Don't

worry, Palace Master! We will not fail you!" the demons responded in unison.

"Good." E Yan shouted, "Move out!"

The demon kings and leaders immediately split up and rushed off, disappearing from the bamboo forest in the blink of an eye. A moment later, a great commotion arose, with countless shouts and howls of humans and beasts echoing all around, the sheer scale of which was awe-inspiring.

"Wow! So many people were hiding around here..." Xiao Xuan was surprised when he suddenly heard Chu Chun beside him laugh, "I'm going first, good luck to you." Without waiting for a reply, she had already leaped up and vanished into the forest in an instant.

Xiao Xuan blushed and muttered to himself, "It's not what you think..." He turned to look at E Yan, who was speaking quietly with several demon kings and generals. He hesitated, unsure whether to go over.

In the brief silence, scenes from his earlier encounter flooded his mind. Wu Pianxian's graceful figure and terrifying swordsmanship vividly reappeared. He recalled them carefully, becoming somewhat mesmerized: "If there's no trace to follow, yet it's clearly visible; if the speed isn't fast, yet every move is decisive... How could there be such terrifying and exquisite martial arts in the world?" He

then pondered, "What kind of person is that woman? Why does she insist I go with her? Is she also after the Innate Tai Xuan? Bai Mei Weng keeps saying she's lying, but she doesn't seem like it at all... Ah! If she can't catch me, I wonder if she'll go back to haunt that old bastard?"

Just then, a series of strange cries rang out overhead. Xiao Xuan looked up and saw dozens of enormous, strange birds taking flight. Their eyes were bloodshot, and their beaks were blood-red. They flew away in two rows into the distance. The largest bird at the head of the group carried a person on its back. The person on the back was slender and graceful, her dress fluttering in the wind—it was Chu Chun.

"What kind of birds are these? I've never seen them before." He stared blankly, wondering what these strange birds were, when he suddenly heard someone behind him say, "Those are Infant Spoons. They like to eat tigers and leopards and are the most ferocious birds of prey in the Void Illumination Realm."

"Eyan!" Xiao Xuan turned around happily, and sure enough, it was Eyan standing gracefully behind him.

Their eyes met, and for some reason, both of them became a little awkward.

"Tell me honestly, why did you suddenly come here?" Eyan asked.

"Well... I missed you," Xiao Xuan stammered.

"Really?" Eyan asked, staring at him.

"I just missed you." Xiao Xuan shamelessly insisted, finding it even harder to come up with a reason than to escape a woman's clutches.

E'yan's cheeks gradually flushed, her icy beauty now as radiant as the morning sun.

Xiao Xuan's face also burned, but gazing at the captivating face before him, he became increasingly certain he wasn't lying.

"But how could you say that in front of...?" E'yan whispered.

"You said it too," Xiao Xuan said, feeling infinitely wronged. "Didn't you say that talisman shouldn't be used carelessly? Only... only..."

"But... didn't you see how many people were there just now?" E'yan scolded lightly, her starry eyes sparkling with undisguised joy, a stark contrast to her earlier reserved demeanor.

"So that's what it was about!" Xiao Xuan suddenly realized. "Ah, no wonder she was so cold to me just now, she was shy."

His heart fluttered inexplicably, then filled with joy.

"What are you laughing at!" E'yan asked, her face flushed with embarrassment.

Xiao Xuan chuckled, "Nothing, nothing." Afraid of upsetting the girl, he quickly changed the subject: "Are you planning to retake Giant Bamboo Valley?"

"Yes," E'yan replied.

"So many people are helping you," Xiao Xuan said.

"Yes," E'yan responded absentmindedly, seemingly still recovering from her embarrassment.

"Do you need more help?" Xiao Xuan asked tentatively.

"Yes," E'yan said immediately, "Will you help me?"

"Of course I will," Xiao Xuan replied immediately, though he had come to escape and was still shaken.

"Why?" E'yan asked.

Xiao Xuan hesitated, then stammered, "Nothing much..."

"Nothing much?" E'yan stared at him.

"I just want to help you," Xiao Xuan said with difficulty.

E'yan smiled brightly, bit her lip, and looked at him with brimming eyes.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Xuan suddenly remembered a reason and added unnecessarily, "Didn't you give me three hundred Treasure Bottle Bamboo last time? Just for that, I'll definitely help you!"

E'yan's smile froze, and she said coldly, "Then you don't need to help!"

"Huh?" Xiao Xuan was confused. "Why?"

"What's three hundred Treasure Bottle Bamboo? How could I dare trouble you to take the risk?" E'yan said indifferently.

"It's alright, it's alright. I'm never afraid of risks. The more dangerous it is, the more exciting it is." Xiao Xuan hurriedly said, wondering why the girl had suddenly become so polite, and why her smile had vanished in the blink of an eye.

"But I'm afraid. This battle is extremely dangerous. If you, Cui Xiaosheng, were to get hurt, I would feel terrible." E'yan said coldly.

Hearing her becoming more and more indifferent and polite, Xiao Xuan became anxious and said, "Have you forgotten about the time we went to Ten Thousand Spider Ridge?"

E'yan paused slightly and said, "I haven't forgotten."

"Was I afraid then?" Xiao Xuan asked.

"I'm not kidding, this time it's ten times more dangerous than crossing the Ten Thousand Spider Ridge last time. Think it over, one wrong move and you're dead," E'yan said.

"Then what about you? If that's the case, I'm even more determined to go!" Xiao Xuan said resolutely, "In short, I'm definitely going to help!"

E'yan's expression softened a little, and she said, "Who in the world would insist on helping?

I didn't ask you for anything."

"I don't need you to ask me!" Xiao Xuan said.

"I won't appreciate it either," E'yan said with a smile, biting her lip.

"I don't need you to appreciate it!" Xiao Xuan said angrily.

E'yan stared at him, her gaze gradually softening.

Xiao Xuan looked at her, and for some reason, he felt a little flustered.

E'yan suddenly took a step and slowly walked towards him, until her delicate body almost touched his.

A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted through the air. Xiao Xuan, flustered, couldn't help but ask, "What are you doing?"

E'yan's gaze slowly moved down to his neck, and she whispered, "Did they cut you just now?"

"It's nothing, just a tiny bit," Xiao Xuan replied.

E'yan took a handkerchief from a small bamboo pouch at her waist and gently wiped his neck.

The girl's slender fingers were cool and smooth, the handkerchief fragrant and soft. Xiao Xuan's heart pounded, a tingling sensation spreading through him.

"Where else are you hurt?" E'yan looked him over.

"No, nothing," Xiao Xuan replied contentedly, feeling no pain at all from the small cuts on his arms and back.

"Brother Xuan, you really want to help me, don't you?" E'yan whispered.

Xiao Xuan nodded.

"Is everything alright in Zeyang City?" E'yan asked.

"It's alright, we defeated the Skeleton Demon Army. Speaking of which, I really have to thank you for giving me the Treasure Bottle Bamboo," Xiao Xuan said, his thoughts drifting back to his master and his fellow disciples.

"Brother Xuan..." E'yan said, her face flushed, "You came to find me as soon as Ze Yang was out of trouble. I'm so happy... so..."

Xiao Xuan's face burned, but how could he tell the truth now? Gazing at the beautiful, icy face so close to him, he felt refreshed and invigorated.

"A few days ago, I was alone in the Divine Craft Well, and I really wanted to... wanted to..." E'yan looked up at him, her face full of shyness, "I thought it would be a long time before we met again, but I didn't expect you to come so soon."

Xiao Xuan's heart pounded, a wave of dizziness washing over him, an indescribable feeling swirling in his chest.

Just then, someone suddenly called out, "Where is the Palace Master?" "Eyan, we're back!" "The Crown Prince has arrived!"

Eyan quickly withdrew her handkerchief, hurriedly putting it away, and took a step back.

"Eyan, Crown Prince Yuan Yi has arrived with his army and is currently camping outside the valley," a woman called out, her voice sweet and delicate.

Xiao Xuan felt the voice was somewhat familiar, and turned his head to look. He saw two girls in colorful clothes fluttering towards him like butterflies. When they got closer, he was surprised to find that they were actually the two little vixens, Hu Zi'er and Hu Bi'er .

The two sisters saw him almost at the same time, and their faces showed surprise and joy. They exclaimed in unison, "Brother Xiaobai! What are you doing here?" "Brother Xiaobai?" Eyan was stunned for

a moment . Xiao Xuan smiled and winked at her. Zi'er and Bi'er each grabbed one of his sleeves, looking very affectionate. Xiao Xuan was startled and quickly pulled his sleeves away.

"What are you doing here?" "Brother Xiaobai, did that old guy give you any trouble?" "Are you alright?" "Have you been in that ghost forest these past few days?" The two sisters chattered incessantly like birds.

"What old guy? His name is White-Browed Old Man!" Xiao Xuan said angrily.

"That old bastard used evil magic to drive us out when we weren't looking!" Bi'er said angrily.

"We wanted to go back in to find you, but we couldn't find the way no matter what we did," Zi'er said.

"He did it for your own good," Xiao Xuan said, his back still drenched in cold sweat as he recalled the battle when the Seven Absolutes Realm besieged them.

"Ah! You know each other?" Zi'er suddenly asked, looking at him and E'yan suspiciously.

"Didn't I tell you I have a friend from Giant Bamboo Valley?" Xiao Xuan smiled.

"Oh, the one you mentioned who wholesales Treasure Bottle Bamboo?" Bi'er suddenly realized.

Xiao Xuan's heart sank, and he quickly looked at E'yan, only to find her glaring at him, causing him to panic.

"Brother Xiaobai?" Eyan called softly.

"Hmm..." Xiaoxuan answered awkwardly.

"I'm a wholesaler of Treasure Bottle Bamboo?" Eyan asked softly, staring at him.

"That's...that was just...just kidding with them." Xiaoxuan stammered, forcing a smile.

The two butterfly spirits looked at Eyan, then at Xiaoxuan, exchanging a glance as if they understood.

Eyan turned to the two sisters and said, "How do you know this Cui Xiaobai?" "

Eyan, he's the one we told you about last time, the one we met in Calabash Town." Zi'er said. "

The one who single-handedly challenged the five disciples of the White-Haired Lady on Xiaoyao Peak." Bi'er said excitedly.

"Oh..." Eyan pretended to understand and said to Xiaoxuan, "I heard you were like a ghost on Xiaoyao Peak, defeating the five disciples of the White-Haired Lady and making them flee in disarray."

"This...this..." Xiaoxuan smiled awkwardly.

"Oh right, I know one of your five disciples, Cheng Shuoruo, is incredibly powerful. You even beat her so badly she had to run away?" E'yan said with a half-smile, her gaze intense.

Xiao Xuan fell silent, trembling with fear.

"Ah! And there's another one named Cui Xiaosheng, who also got beaten so badly he ran away, right?" E'yan said with a grin.

Xiao Xuan looked like he was begging for mercy.

E'yan glared at him and said, "I was wondering for a long time who that young master was. It turns out it was you! My apologies! I admire you!"

"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it." Xiao Xuan quickly waved his hands, his face flushed.

"Brother Xiaobai is so amazing." Bi'er looked at him admiringly and said, "Brother Xiaobai, the favor we asked you for that day was to attack Giant Bamboo Valley. Now it's all good. If we had known you were E'yan's friend, we wouldn't have wasted our time."

"Yes, yes, I came here today specifically to help." Xiao Xuan said shamelessly.

Eyan glanced at him with a mixture of reproach and delight, then suddenly asked the two sisters, "Has the Crown Prince arrived outside the valley? What did he say? Did he agree to send troops?"

Zi'er and Bi'er exchanged a glance, both stammering.

"Speak," Eyan said in a deep voice.

"The Crown Prince said... said that as long as... as long as you..." Zi'er said.

Zi'er seemed to have mustered her courage and finally spoke completely: "The Crown Prince said he doesn't need any bamboo or mechanisms, he only needs you to promise to come to the capital after the matter is settled, and he will personally lead a large army into the valley to wipe out the Seven Deadly Demons for you." Eyan

's icy cheeks suddenly flushed red, and anger welled up between her brows.

"What's wrong?" Xiao Xuan asked hurriedly.

Eyan didn't answer, biting her cherry lips tightly.

Xiao Xuan thought to himself, "I wonder who this Crown Prince Yuan Yi is? He's so arrogant... but he's supposed to be here to help, so why is Eyan not happy?"

"Eyan, how... should we reply to the Crown Prince?" Zi'er asked cautiously.

"No reply!" E'yan snapped, her cold snort chillingly sharp. "I don't need his help. I can take back Giant Bamboo Valley myself!"

"Mm." The two little fairies nodded in unison. Bi'er said, "If he's so reluctant, let him wait foolishly outside the valley!"

"Let's go!" E'yan said, glancing at Xiao Xuan before leaping into the air and heading straight for the dense bamboo forest. Several guards nearby immediately followed closely.

The sisters Zi'er and Bi'er also took flight, calling out to Xiao Xuan in unison, "Come on!"

Xiao Xuan quickly gathered his strength and hurried forward. In just a few breaths, he had overtaken the sisters and the guards, catching up with E'yan. E'yan

glanced at him out of the corner of her eye and couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation, saying, "Your movement technique has improved a lot since last time."

Xiao Xuan was secretly pleased, giving a slightly enigmatic smile.

Suddenly, the view opened up, revealing hundreds upon hundreds of bamboo figures, beasts, and birds standing solemnly in a vast bamboo forest—a truly magnificent and awe-inspiring sight.

"Wow! Spearmen, falcons, mantis craftsmen… tiger spider chariots! So many…" Xiao Xuan murmured in amazement. E'yan asked, "Are all of these 'alive'?"

"Yes, it took me eleven days and nights to consecrate their spirits," E'yan replied with a smile.

Within moments, the sisters Zi'er and Bi'er, along with several guards, arrived.

At this moment, several demon generals hurried forward, bowing to E'yan and loudly proclaiming, "All units are ready and await the Palace Master's orders!"

"You will immediately lead your units to the vicinity of Giant Bamboo Fortress and lie in ambush before 7 PM!" E'yan commanded.

Several demon generals responded and went forth. Commands arose, and the bamboo people, bamboo beasts, and bamboo birds sprang into action, marching in neat rows, disappearing section by section into the vast bamboo sea.

"With so many mechanical troops, Giant Bamboo Fortress will be easy to take!" Xiao Xuan exclaimed happily.

But E'yan shook her head, saying, "These mechanisms cannot be used yet."

"Why?" Xiao Xuan asked, puzzled.

"Because the Wood-Binding Token is still in the hands of the Seven Deadly Demons; it can control these mechanisms," Bi'er said.

"If we rashly hand these mechanisms over, they will only be used by the enemy," Zi'er added.

"Ah!" Xiao Xuan was stunned. "Then what do we do?"

"We can only use this mechanical force after we seize the Wood-Binding Token," E'yan said.

Xiao Xuan finally understood why E Yan, despite having such a powerful mechanical force, still needed further assistance. He said, "Then... let's go and snatch that Wood-Binding Token now!"

"That's exactly what we're thinking." E Yan nodded and gestured. Several pretty guards immediately leaped into pairs onto four Tiger Spider Chariots parked not far away and drove them towards them.

Xiao Xuan stared intently and saw that the four Tiger Spider Chariots were painted with tiger stripes, shaped like spiders, and were unusually large. Each chariot carried two mantis craftsmen. He exclaimed, "Amazing! These guys are even bigger than the ones at the entrance of the Divine Well." "

This is the largest of the three Tiger Spider Chariots. It's not as good as the Terror Foot in close combat, but it excels at attacking cities and plundering strongholds. This is the kind that was supplied to the Marquis of Fengtian back then," E Yan said. "

Good heavens! Good heavens! This looks really scary. No wonder the legend says that when it appears on the battlefield, it often causes the enemy army to collapse instantly," Xiao Xuan praised.

"Get on," E'yan said, and without moving her feet, she had already flown onto one of the Tiger Spider Chariots.

Xiao Xuan quickly followed suit and leaped on, followed by the Zi'er and Bi'er sisters.

Eyan frowned and said to Zi'er and Bi'er, "Why are you getting involved? Go sit in another carriage!"

"No!" Bi'er protested, "I want to stay with Brother Xiaobai."

Eyan glanced at Xiao Xuan.

Xiao Xuan felt a chill run down his spine and stammered, "This carriage is too...too crowded, isn't it?"

"But it's not crowded at all," Bi'er said, her soft, delicate body pressed against his arm.

"The fortress is so dangerous; it's better for everyone to stay together and look out for each other," Zi'er said from the other side.

"This...this..." Xiao Xuan's forehead was covered in sweat.

Eyan smiled, scrutinizing him with a meaningful look.

Xiao Xuan felt uneasy under her gaze and said nervously, "How about...how about I go sit in another carriage?"

"Let's go!" Eyan suddenly shouted.

The two guards in the front seat immediately activated the mechanism. With a few clicks, the eight pillar-like legs on both sides extended simultaneously, and the massive Tiger Spider Chariot sped off like lightning.

As the sun began to set, the brilliant sunset dyed the once verdant Zhuhai Lake blood-red.

Various armed groups silently moved through the forest, adding to the intense killing intent of the scene.

"Are all these people going to attack Giant Bamboo Fortress?" Xiao Xuan asked, pointing to a group of monsters carrying spears and axes.

"Yes, these are the troops of Hidden Thousand Thorns, and the one in front is King Jueying's troops," E'yan replied.

Xiao Xuan felt a chill in his heart and said, "So you have so many people helping you."

"Of course, E'yan is a person whose word is law in our Void Illumination Realm," Bi'er interjected.

"I really misjudged her back then..." Xiao Xuan muttered to himself, looking at E'yan and asking, "Are all these people from the Void Illumination Realm?"

"Some of them are," E'yan replied.

"How come so many people are willing to help you?" Xiao Xuan asked casually.

"I asked them for help," E Yan replied.

"You ask them for help and they're all willing to help? They wouldn't just help for no reason, would they?" Xiao Xuan pressed.

"Of course not for no reason! I'm a good person, you know. If I'm nice to others, they'll help me, right?" E Yan laughed. "Isn't that how you are? I'm nice to you, so they're willing to help me."

The fairy sisters beside her chuckled softly.

Xiao Xuan caught a glimpse of this out of the corner of his eye, and for some reason, a doubt crept into his heart. He felt that there was something untrue about E Yan's words.

The Tiger Spider Chariot was incredibly fast, quickly overtaking King Jueying's army. In the blink of an eye, it rushed to the side of another group of tall, powerful monsters. They were armed with imposing spears and halberds, their banners were bright, and they carried various siege weapons and supply wagons pulled by ferocious beasts. Xiao Xuan exclaimed, "This group is so impressive! Not only are they fully armored, but each one is so tall and strong!"

"This is King Jueying's army. Among them are many bear soldiers and tiger warriors. They are well-trained and were recruited by the Little Demon Queen. They have fought several fierce battles against the Demon Realm and can be considered an elite force in the Demon Realm," E Yan said.

"Wow, these teams combined must number in the thousands! I think even without using your mechanical troops, you could easily take down Giant Bamboo Fortress," Xiao Xuan said, pondering, "If we encounter this army of demonic beasts, even the Skeleton Demon's Corpse Demon Army might not fare well."

E'yan shook her head, saying, "It's not that easy. Giant Bamboo Fortress's defensive capabilities are beyond your imagination." "

That's right, the Seven Absolute Realms twice launched strong attacks but failed, only succeeding through a sneak attack," Bi'er said.

"Legend has it that a thousand years ago, the then Heavenly Dao Pavilion Master used the pretext of subduing demons to target Giant Bamboo Valley, and even launched a full-scale attack, but returned defeated," Zi'er said smugly.

"It's not a legend, but a fact," E'yan said calmly, "Many covet the Treasure Bottle Bamboo and mechanical arts, and our Giant Bamboo Valley has never had long-lasting peace."

"The Heavenly Dao Pavilion... also..." Xiao Xuan exclaimed in horror.

The Heavenly Dao Pavilion is one of the most powerful organizations in the mortal realm, always recruiting virtuous and wise men of the righteous path, taking the exorcism of demons as its mission, and its influence in the secular world far surpasses that of the Xuan Sect. For example, Xiao Xuan's eldest senior sister Xue Han and second senior sister Li Mengtang joined the pavilion after leaving the mountain, serving under the current Heavenly Dao Pavilion Master, the Demon Exorcist General Xing Fei, and were renowned, known as the Twin Envoys of Xia Ni.

"I didn't expect the mechanisms in Giant Bamboo Valley to be so powerful, even the Heavenly Dao Pavilion couldn't handle them," Xiao Xuan murmured.

Just then, someone suddenly shouted, "This humble god awaits Miss's return!" The four were slightly surprised, and Zi'er, Bi'er, and several guards immediately drew their weapons.

A wisp of blue smoke slowly rose from the ground in front of them, and a person appeared in the smoke, with a gray beard, about forty or fifty years old, who bowed to E Yan.

"Who are you?" E Yan asked softly.

The man said, "Miss, don't you recognize me? I am Qiao San, the local deity of this valley. When you were young, you got lost while playing in the south of the valley, and it was I who brought you back to the fortress."

E'yan looked intently, then exclaimed with delight, "Uncle Qiao, it's you!" "

That day, the valley suffered a great calamity. I was too weak to help and could only watch helplessly as the old valley master perished. I deserve to die!" Qiao San choked out.

"It has nothing to do with you! It was all the evil done by the Seven Deadly Demons!" E'yan said through gritted teeth.

"The old valley master's kindness to me is as heavy as a mountain, yet I have no way to repay it. Over the years, I have suffered greatly, unable to eat or sleep, grieving day and night." Qiao San became increasingly agitated as he spoke, tears streaming down his face.

E'yan sighed softly, her starry eyes moist.

"That's wonderful! Today, we have finally welcomed Miss back, and with such strong support. It is truly a cause for great joy," Qiao San said.

"This time, we must avenge our past grievances and reclaim our homeland!" E'yan said bitterly, then suddenly asked, "By the way, has the Thousand-Armed Demon returned?"

"I've been keeping an eye on him. That demon has been out of the valley for several months and hasn't returned yet. The one left guarding the valley is his son, Liu Changqing, a good-for-nothing. There is a steward named Mao Ku who is quite capable; he was one of the Seven Deadly Demons who attacked Giant Bamboo Valley back then," Qiao San said.

E'yan's face lit up with joy, and she said, "Very good, Uncle Qiao is very kind."

"I have been eagerly awaiting Miss's return, and today I am willing to do my utmost to serve you," Qiao San said.

"Uncle Qiao, how many men do you have?" E'yan asked.

"It's embarrassing to say, but these past few years, the Seven Deadly Demons have occupied the valley, and the offerings of incense and blood have been pitifully scarce. I only have two hundred Yin soldiers at the moment, but..." Qiao San said with a guilty expression, "Although I am few in number, I am familiar with the terrain of the valley, and perhaps I can be of some use."

"Very good, then I will trouble Uncle Qiao to lead his troops to ambush around Giant Bamboo Fortress. If you see the remnants of the Seven Deadly Demons escaping, then try to intercept and surround them." E'yan said.

"Yes! I will go and prepare immediately." Qiao San replied, then paused and added, "The Seven Deadly Demons are extremely cruel, so I hope you will take care of yourself, Miss."

"Yes, I will be careful." E'yan replied.

Qiao San bowed deeply and then turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared back into the ground.

As the four tiger-spider chariots were about to continue their journey, a demon general suddenly rushed over, shouting, "Reporting to the Palace Master, General Cheng Shiyi, the second son of the Marquis of Fengtian, has arrived with his troops and is waiting ahead!"

E'yan's face immediately lit up with joy, and she said, "Lead the way quickly!"

Xiao Xuan, however, was startled, his heart pounding: "The second son of the Marquis of Fengtian? Could he be Shui'er's brother?"

The four chariots sped off, and led by the demon general, they soon spotted a strange army. Upon closer inspection, they realized it consisted of forty or fifty stone lions with rune patterns, and in front stood a general, nearly thirty years old, dressed in white robes and silver armor, strong, valiant, and exuding an imposing aura.

E'yan jumped down from the chariot and called out, "Is that General Cheng, the second son of the Marquis of Fengtian?"

"I am Cheng Shiyi, and you must be the young master?" the man said loudly.

Xiao Xuan stared intently and saw that his features indeed resembled Shui Ruo's. She couldn't help but feel secretly excited: "Yes, yes! This man must be Shui Ruo's brother!"

E Yan curtsied and said, "I am."

Cheng Shiyi cupped his hands and bowed, "I have come to assist the young master on my father's orders. I hope I am not too late."

Xiao Xuan carefully examined him and saw that he had sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, long arms, and a strong waist. His expression was resolute, and every move he made had a strong and decisive spirit. Perhaps it was because she loved his wife, but she praised him in her heart: "My future brother-in-law is so handsome and dashing. He is truly a man of talent. Hero! Hero!"

"General, you have come at just the right time!" E Yan said happily, "I heard that Yunzhou was in dire straits, and your father even sent troops to help. I am deeply grateful for this kindness."

"Young Valley Master, there's no need for such formalities. My father and your father are close friends, and it's our duty to offer assistance this time." Cheng Shiyi paused for a moment, then continued, "Yunzhou is indeed in dire straits. I hope the Young Valley Master will not forget his promise and will reward us with some divine weapons and treasure chariots for this mission."

"Of course," E'yan said. "Besides, once things are settled here, I will lead my troops to Yunzhou to provide assistance as promised."

Cheng Shiyi was overjoyed and said, "With the Young Valley Master's assistance, Yunzhou will be captured in no time!"

"May I ask, General, what kind of divine creatures are these soldiers you brought?" E'yan asked, pointing to the stone lions behind him.

"Replying to the Young Valley Master, these stone lions are newly forged armored soldiers by my Third Sister. Although they move slowly, they are incredibly strong. I hope they can be of some help this time," Cheng Shiyi said humbly.

"Third Sister? You mean Shui'er's mother..." Xiao Xuan's heart pounded even harder.

As expected, E'yan said, "So it's a celestial weapon forged by Lady Baibao. It must be incredibly powerful."

"As for how to deploy them, Young Valley Master, please give your orders, and I will certainly comply," Cheng Shiyi replied.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony." E'yan pondered for a moment, then said, "I trouble you, General, to lead your troops to the west of Giant Bamboo Fortress and coordinate with my troops to launch an attack at 3:45 PM." As she spoke, she took out an item from a small pouch at her waist and said, "This is my token. General, take it with you, and someone will naturally make contact."

Cheng Shiyi took the token, cupped his hands in a bow, and said, "I will certainly not fail the Young Valley Master's orders!" "General Cheng

, you must be careful!" Xiao Xuan on the Tiger Spider Chariot suddenly shouted.

Cheng Shiyi was slightly taken aback, looked up, smiled at him, and then mounted a stone lion. He chanted an incantation, and suddenly dozens of stone lions began to move, raising dust as they formed a line and rumbled towards one direction.

Eyan leaped back onto the carriage.

"Amazing! Those stone lions are quite similar to your mechanical troops!" Xiao Xuan exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, Lady Baibao is a renowned weapon-forging master known throughout the Three Islands and Ten Continents, and weapon forging and armor-controlling are always interconnected," Eyan nodded.

"Comparing these two extraordinary weapons, which is more powerful?" Xiao Xuan asked curiously.

"Of course, Eyan's bamboo soldiers are more powerful. They are indestructible and impervious to fire and water, making them the envy of many,"

Zi'er said confidently.

"If it weren't for obtaining the Tiger Spider Chariots and Bamboo Soldiers, the Marquis of Fengtian wouldn't have sent his son to help. This shows that his wife's Stone Lion Soldiers are definitely no match for Eyan's Bamboo Soldiers," Bi'er interjected.

"Is that really so?" Xiao Xuan looked at Eyan.

"Let's go," Eyan said noncommittally.

The four Tiger Spider Chariots continued their rapid advance, overtaking all the other groups in less than half an hour.

The sounds of the wind and insects gradually became clearer, and the forest seemed exceptionally quiet.

Suddenly, Xiao Xuan saw a towering, verdant fortress piercing the clouds through the dense foliage and exclaimed, "We've reached Giant Bamboo Fortress!"

"Not yet, still four or five li away," Eyan said.

"Four or five li away?" Xiao Xuan was slightly taken aback.

"Yes, Giant Bamboo Fortress is extremely tall, so it looks very close," Eyan explained.

"Eyan, I remember you said there's an extremely beautiful aerial pool on Giant Bamboo Fortress!" Bi'er exclaimed excitedly.

"We'll be passing by there soon, let's hurry and take it down so you can play there," E'yan said, then suddenly gestured. The guard driving the Tiger Spider Chariot immediately braked, and the three chariots behind it also stopped instantly.

"Is this it?" Zi'er asked.

"What here?" Xiao Xuan looked around.

E'yan jumped off the chariot and ran around in the forest, as if searching for something.

"What is she doing?" Xiao Xuan asked the Zi Bi sisters.

"Looking for the entrance," Zi'er replied.

"Entrance? What entrance?" Xiao Xuan was stunned.

"The secret entrance to Giant Bamboo Fortress. You can enter Giant Bamboo Fortress through an underground secret passage," Zi'er said.

"Ah, with this secret passage, wouldn't we be able to launch a surprise attack!" Xiao Xuan said excitedly.

"That's exactly what we were thinking, but E'yan said that this secret passage is very narrow and cannot be passed by a large group of people, and we are not sure if it has been discovered by the Seven Deadly Demons," Zi'er added.

Just then, E'yan stopped in front of a large clump of bamboo and beckoned, "Come over here, all of you!"

The four Tiger Spider chariots converged and came to E'yan's side. She took out a talisman from her pouch, silently chanted, and flicked her fingers. The talisman vanished instantly, followed by a burst of brilliant light that blinded everyone.

Xiao Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly, and in the blink of an eye, the light disappeared. When he opened his eyes, he was shocked to find that the surrounding scenery had changed. The four Tiger Spider chariots and their occupants were now all in a dense, impenetrable bamboo thicket. There was a clearing several feet in diameter, with a bamboo raft laid out in the center, overgrown with weeds, its edges invisible.

"How did we suddenly end up here?" Xiao Xuan asked in surprise.

"I used a teleportation talisman," E'yan replied, pointing to the ground and commanding, "Lift the bamboo raft!"

Eight mantis craftsmen responded, clattering as they dismounted from the four tiger spider chariots and walked to the bamboo raft. Each extended its long, hook-like arms, gripping the raft on the ground. Then, simultaneously exerting force, a creaking sound filled the air as the raft began to lift off the ground, revealing a hole over ten feet in diameter where the grass and earth had been turned upside down.

The group went over and looked down into the hole. They saw steps leading downwards, the depths shrouded in darkness, with nothing visible inside.

E'yan shouted to the guards, "You guard here and provide support as needed!"

The guards obeyed, scattering their tiger spider chariots and mantis craftsmen to form a defensive array around the hole.

Eyan took the lead and rushed into the cave. Xiao Xuan and the Zi Bi sisters hurriedly followed. Suddenly, a light appeared in the darkness. In Eyan's hand was a strange bead emitting a soft, white glow.

Xiao Xuan noticed that although the bead's luster was soft, it was quite bright. He asked curiously, "What is this?"

"A mermaid pearl," Eyan replied.

"A mermaid pearl? Legend says that mermaid pearls are formed from the tears of mermaids..." Xiao Xuan exclaimed in surprise.

Eyan held the bead high, cautiously observing her surroundings as she walked.

It was a passageway over eight feet high and about five feet wide, supported and covered by precious bamboo on all sides. It was clearly old, the bamboo slightly yellowed, with many weeds sprouting from the gaps.

"How did you get this?" Xiao Xuan couldn't help but ask again.

"I caught a mermaid sister in the Outer Sea and forced her to cry for three days and three nights to make it," Eyan said expressionlessly.

"Really...really?" Xiao Xuan's mouth dropped open.

E'yan glared at him and strode off into the depths of the passageway.

"What are you daydreaming about? Let's go!" Zi'er called out, and the two sisters darted past him.

Xiao Xuan snapped out of his daze and hurriedly followed, then suddenly chuckled, "She must be joking. E'yan wouldn't be so heartless."

The passageway had no branches, and the four of them ran swiftly without encountering any trouble or obstacles. After about half an incense stick's time, the passageway suddenly opened up before them. Xiao Xuan was startled to see shadowy figures on both sides, seemingly many tall guards holding weapons. He was taken aback, but it was too late to stop, and he plunged in with E'yan.

"An ambush!" the Zi'bi sisters behind him whispered in unison, drawing their weapons.

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