Chapter 219
In two other directions around Guhui Town, Xiao Yize, Wu Zhao, and their allies had clashed with disciples from two rival sects.
Wu Zhao and Feng Lan battled two direct disciples from the Han Mountain Sect. After hundreds of exchanges, neither side gained ground, suggesting a prolonged stalemate.
Xiao Yize and Li Qingwan confronted a male-female cultivator pair from the Listening Snow Tower. Though weaker individually, the duo combined their strength to unleash a snowstorm through a secret method. This blizzard served both offense and defense, covering vast areas with deadly force that demanded caution.
Li Qingwan prioritized minimizing casualties over reckless charges, abandoning her usual frontal assaults. Xiao Yize’s own prowess allowed them to edge ahead using only the Spiritual Manipulation method.
The black wooden roaming dragon and cavalry commander projections hammered the snowstorm like relentless thunder, denying the Listening Snow Tower pair any respite. Forced into constant defense, the cultivators relied wholly on their secret method’s protection.
The conflict became a war of attrition—whichever side exhausted their stored spirit energy first would fall.
As the Tiger-Chasing Army advanced, the outskirts of Guhui Town echoed with battle cries. Yet amid the chaos, one man walked unimpeded toward the town. Both Eastern Wilderness soldiers and cultivators retreated at the sight of his green mountain’s shadow, clearing his path.
Shen Yue encountered no resistance until Bai Songran materialized before him.
“Xisuo Sect’s Bai Songran greets Brother Shen.”
Bai Songran chuckled. “A loosed arrow cannot return. My sect bargained with the Eastern Wilderness—I merely obey.”
“Then sleep here forever.”
The green mountain projection crashed downward. Bai Songran countered with spread palms, summoning a black wind brimming with pure annihilation. Where Yang Lingrui’s yellow wind corroded, this darkness obliterated—ground, plants, stones—all detonated on contact.
“Extinguish!”
The black wind surged upward, halting the mountain mid-fall. Coiling into a giant python, it constricted the peak while bombarding it with destructive force. This display proved Bai Songran’s might—he’d overpower both Qiu Ran and Xiao Yize, justifying his near-genius status.
Yet today he faced no ordinary talent, but a true genius worthy of Canglan’s central Genius Ranking.
As the mountain strained against the python, Shen Yue calmly raised a finger. A second green mountain coalesced instantly above.
Can one withstand a single Green Mountain? Then what about two?
Boom! —
The mountain’s force crashed down like a raging flood. Bai Songran’s previously overbearing Black Wind Giant Python instantly collapsed, dissolving back into its original form of scattered black wind.
"The Tiger-Chasing Green Mountain indeed deserves its fame."
Beads of sweat formed on Bai Songran’s forehead as he endured the heavy pressure from above.
Had he not prepared contingency measures earlier, facing Shen Yue alone today would’ve meant certain death.
Just as the Green Mountain was about to crush him, Bai Songran produced a slender yellow scroll from his sleeve.
Covered in tiny symbols, the elongated strip resembled an oversized talisman at first glance.
But this was no ordinary talisman – the Xisuo Sect had expended tremendous resources to obtain this divine decree specifically to counter Shen Yue.
Gripping both ends of the scroll, Bai Songran raised it overhead and shouted: "By Xisuo’s authority, I command the Mountain Deity’s decree!"
"SEAL THE GREEN MOUNTAINS!"
Clang! —
A pale golden aura enveloped both hovering mountains, freezing them mid-air.
Seeing his success, Bai Songran’s confidence returned.
Yet Shen Yue’s reaction puzzled him – the man showed only mild surprise despite his signature technique being neutralized.
"So this sealing decree is your trump card?"
Shen Yue observed the suspended projections, his voice betraying no emotion.
This unnatural calmness made Bai Songran’s palms grow clammy.
Shen Yue had earned the "Green Mountain Guest" title through his invincible mountain projections.
With his ultimate technique sealed, how could the man remain so composed?
"Save your bluffs, Brother Shen!"
Bai Songran hissed through narrowed eyes: "Devour him!"
Whooosh! —
The black wind reformed into its giant serpent shape, jaws gaping as it lunged at Shen Yue.
"Bluffs aren’t my style, Brother Bai."
Shen Yue said softly, then pinched a spark of spiritual light between his fingers. He traced the character for "SHATTER" in the air.
With a gentle push, the glowing Spirit of Words character shot forward, striking the Giant Python’s forehead.
The colossal serpent immediately exploded into dissipating black tendrils.
Bai Songran hurriedly recalled his scattered black wind, staring in shock.
This person had shattered his projection using nothing but the Spirit of Words Technique!
"How? This shouldn’t be possible!"
"What’s impossible?"
Shen Yue snapped his fingers, materializing a paintbrush. With fluid wrist movements, he drew from earth to sky.
"People remember the Green Mountain’s invincibility, mistaking the mountain itself as undefeated.
"But the true undefeatable exists beyond the mountains – unseen because none can climb high enough."
"Congratulations, Brother Bai. Through whatever means, you’ve finally glimpsed what lies beyond."
As he spoke, a celestial river materialized between the two individuals, stars cascading toward mortal realms.
Shen Yue examined his painting with approval before inscribing his name.
"Since you’ve come this far, behold carefully – witness who truly stands undefeated behind these mountains."
"Without the Green Mountains, I, Shen Yue, remain peerless!"