Red lightning struck Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan, causing them excruciating pain. Ever since they had cultivated Peak True Spirit bodies, this had rarely happened to them.
This was still the outskirts. If they stood atop that high peak, the lightning that fell would surely be even more powerful.
"Could the Source Material have been brought out from that high peak?"
Wang Ruyan guessed.
"That's possible, but the Restrictions are too powerful. It's already quite good that we can stay here."
Wang Changsheng said.
He released Wang Tuntian and had him check whether anyone was pursuing them.
"Master, no one is pursuing us."
Wang Tuntian reported.
"We should stay here for a while longer. In our current condition, encountering him would mean certain death."
Wang Ruyan suggested.
Wang Changsheng nodded, returned Wang Tuntian to the Spirit Beast Bracelet, sat down cross-legged, and took out a Returning Immortal Pill.
The sound of thunder continued without pause. One thick bolt of Red Lightning after another struck down, landing on their bodies.
Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan did not dare leave immediately and could only endure the attacks head-on. Fortunately, their physical bodies were sufficiently tough, and they also had treasures such as the Dry Jade Shield.
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In a huge valley surrounded by mountains on three sides stood a vast manor. A large number of buildings had been destroyed. Wang Qingling was locked in combat with a Seven-Colored Chaos Beast that looked much like a giant hound. Blood covered the beast's body, and several bloody holes pierced it.
A pair of red bird wings had grown from Wang Qingling's back, while her hands had transformed into dragon claws.
The Seven-Colored Chaos Beast sensed that something was wrong and bolted toward the outside of the manor.
It had not run far when the