Earth Spirit Grey Mist

The headquarters of the Far West Ash Region has been reduced to scorched earth. The area, covering hundreds of acres, has seen all the buildings collapse, some still burning and billowing thick smoke.

On the ground were huge craters created by high-grade Hundred Character Scripture Magic Tool, surrounded by countless cracks, a shocking sight.

If the Seventh Sea Martial Artist were to be struck, he would be reduced to ashes.

Among the ruins were the corpses of martial artists from the Jiu Li Tribe and the Ash Region of the Far West. They were all very young and were the pride of their respective regions.

Last night's battle resulted in countless deaths and injuries.

Amidst the ruins, hundreds of martial artists at the Spring Realm, dressed in yellow monk robes, were carrying corpses and piling them up in the street.

Li Weiyi stood among the onlookers, smelling the blood in the air, her heart heavy.

Suddenly, in that instant, I felt utterly lost. I didn't understand why everyone was killing each other like this. Wouldn't it have been much more pleasant to be together, peacefully cultivating and welcoming the New Year?

He knew that this was nothing more than his unrealistic fantasy.

For martial arts practitioners in this world, the pursuit of longevity is far more important than the pursuit of pleasure.

On the path to immortality, cultivation resources are scarce, and every step is a struggle. Without resources, even with Li Weiyi's heaven-defying talent, he would be stuck in the Five Seas Realm for decades before he could accumulate enough Dharma Qi. After decades, he would be old and his blood and Qi would decline, and at most he could only become a Dao Seed Realm Martial Cultivator.

Immortality is hopeless!

Who would accept that?

The screams in the distance pulled Li Weiyi's thoughts back to the cruel reality.

The Jiu Li Tribe attacked this place last night. Although they breached the headquarters of the Far West Ash Region and killed countless enemies, they were met with a counterattack from Phoenix-born Unicorn-young and many other powerful warriors who rushed back from the East City.

When Cangli and the others evacuated, they could barely protect themselves, let alone take all the wounded with them.

At this moment, dozens of wounded members of the Jiu Li Tribe at the Five Seas Realm are being beaten, humiliated, and retaliated against by wounded members of the Far West Ash Region, in order to vent their hatred and resentment from last night's battle.

The Coffin Mountain Two Truths were responsible for collecting the corpses and protecting the wounded.

Last night's battle resulted in heavy losses for Coffin Mountain, so Phoenix-born Unicorn-young assigned them an easy task.

Holding Kudi staff, Kuti walked through the ruins strewn with corpses, black dust swirling around her. Her eyes were filled with a sorrowful compassion for humanity, and she kept chanting scriptures.

On the other side, several Buddha's Crossing Bandits from Coffin Mountain were roasting several Pure Immortal Body martial artists over a fire, the aroma of meat already wafting through the air.

Xu Fudu's fondness for eating human flesh is common knowledge in the Southern Territory.

As the saying goes:

"Buddha's belly, Buddha's belly, Buddha doesn't eat vegetarian food."

"Buddha's belly, Buddha's belly, eat people with vinegar."

Besides Xu Fudu, Zen Master Xinku Coffin Mountain, also shared the same hobbies and infamy.

If the higher-ups act this way, the Buddha's Crossing Bandits will naturally follow suit.

The flesh of Pure Immortal Body martial artist is considered the ultimate delicacy in their eyes.

Jidi appeared behind Kudi like a golden Arhat: "Should we roast all the surviving wounded of the Jiu Li Tribe, or keep them as bargaining chips to deal with Cangli?"

Kudi looked at the dozens of wounded Jiu Li Tribe members.

Some were beaten to death, some had their hands and feet broken, some were being stripped naked, and some were tied to a grill.

Ridicule, humiliation, laughter, screams, cries... a vivid portrayal of the joys and sorrows of human life.

Kudi said, "They've had their revenge enough. Let them stop now. Since they're all seriously injured, they don't need to participate in the next three days of fighting. They should leave Qiuzhou city immediately and leave the battlefield. As for the wounded of the Jiu Li Tribe... who are they...?"

With the power of his will, Kudi let out a cold shout, his eyes gleaming as he scanned the crowd of onlookers in the distance.

"Swish! Swish!"

The two immortals used their movement techniques, one in front and one behind, to rush towards the area where the wounded from the Five Seas Realm were gathered.

It was Li Weiyi who made the move.

He used a flying needle artifact he had won to strike the wounded and the Buddha's Crossing Bandits roasting meat in the Far West Ash Region. The flying needles shone like cold light, numbering in the dozens, and flew according to his will.

Immediately, screams erupted in waves.

Kudi moved with Kudi speed, arriving in front of the injured man from the Five Seas Realm in a few flashes. The "Amitabha Sutra" inscribed on his white Monk's Robe fell off, transforming into a golden scripture that shook down all the flying needles.

"Whoosh!"

Li Weiyi burst out of the crowd, wielding Yuwen Tuozhen's ten-foot-long Vengeful Soul Spear, and launched himself into the air, swinging the spear diagonally.

One hundred and twenty-seven white scriptures appeared on the spear shaft, their white light dazzling, colliding with the golden scriptures and scattering gold fragments everywhere.

Unfortunately, the six spirits inside were killed by the Yellow Dragon Sword, greatly reducing the value of this spear.

"It's you..."

Kudi recognized Li Weiyi and sensed the powerful and domineering energy emanating from him. He spun his staff, which emitted a dazzling silver light, and swung it out.

With a deafening roar, the ground beneath her feet sank.

The two Hundred Character Scripture Magic Tool collided, and the resulting force sent all the injured people around them flying.

Li Weiyi flew back, and the instant he landed, he transformed into a blur, attacking again. "If Amitabha Buddha knew how cruel and wicked you Buddhist cultivators are, he would probably personally intervene to deliver you from suffering."

"Bang!"

The Vengeful Soul Spear and the staff clashed once more, and silver light and scriptures burst forth in all directions amidst circular ripples.

The headquarters stronghold, covering hundreds of acres in the Far West Ash Region, was entirely within the range of the two individuals' magical energy.

After exchanging dozens of blows, the Kudi sensed something was wrong and looked toward the Jidi.

All I saw was...

Jidi was besieged by seven moths. His protective aura and golden body could not withstand the attack, and many bloodstains appeared on his body. His eyes were the focus of the attack, forcing this Pure Immortal Body Seventh Sea expert to fight with his eyes closed, relying on his Battle Intent and hearing to perceive the outside world.

"Such strong physical defense; it would be difficult for the Seven Little Ones to inflict a fatal wound on him."

Taking advantage of the moment when Ku Di Kudi, Li Weiyi soared into the sky, took a step, and his footwork was in harmony with a certain law of heaven and earth, forming Dragon Roar's roar and a yellow Dragon Shadow. He stepped from the dragon's tail to its head, covering a distance of ten zhang.

After a few steps, he rushed to the front of Jidi.

"Pfft!"

With a thrust of his Vengeful Soul Spear, Ji Di was caught off Jidi and forced to retreat, only to be struck in the left chest.

Blood splattered, and the poison from the spearhead seeped into the wound.

Jidi Di let out a low roar, tightly gripping the Vengeful Soul Spear with both hands to prevent its blade from piercing his body and breaking through his Qi Sea. He exhaled a stream of magical energy like a waterfall of light, containing several golden blades, which attacked Li Weiyi's face.

Li Weiyi dared not underestimate his opponent. He immediately abandoned his spear, crouched down, and moved his legs, using his mysterious and swift movements to dodge while also avoiding the attack from Kudi who was chasing after him.

Jidi had just pulled out the Vengeful Soul Spear.

The cold blade of the Yellow Dragon Sword had already come from his side and was pressed against his neck, making him afraid to move.

"Little nun, if you dare to take another step forward, I guarantee that the Coffin Mountain Two Truths will become the Coffin Mountain One Truth today." Li Weiyi slapped the shoulder, forcing the Jidi to kneel on the ground.

"Ding ding!"

Kudi stopped two zhang away, his tin staff gleaming with silver light and ringing incessantly. However, his eyes were not fixed on Li Weiyi, but rather on the seven moths flying around him.

Jidi is Seventh Sea Martial Cultivator with Pure Immortal Body; her defense is comparable to that of an Inheritor. Even she would need quite a few methods to defeat her.

But the seven moths were able to suppress it completely.

Are they really the larvae of seven legendary insects of the Marquis-level?

Kudi's gaze shifted back to Li Weiyi: "Release Jidi, and I will hand over all the wounded of the Jiu Li Tribe to you. Otherwise, they will not survive!"

The wounded martial artists from the Ash Region of the Far West had all the injured members of the Jiu Li Tribe under their control, and could only be killed at Kudi's command.

Li Weiyi said, "If you give me a bunch of injured people, how am I supposed to leave today? Release them all first, and then we can continue talking."

Kudi said, "If you release everyone, how can I talk to you?"

Jidi let out a muffled sound. The wound from the Soul-Slaying Halberd had turned black, and the bleeding wouldn't stop. A look of horror appeared in his eyes. "It's Yuwen Tuozhen's Vengeful Soul Spear, and it's covered in... Night Emperor Toad Poison..."

"You don't think my main purpose was to save people? Saving people but putting myself in danger, do you think I'm the kind of person with a bodhisattva's heart?" Li Weiyi sneered.

Kudi said confidently, "You don't need to hide it! I'm absolutely certain that you, Li Weiyi, are a soft-hearted person, and they are your weakness."

Li Weiyi's eyes darkened, and he coldly waved his hand.

Instantly, Seven Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors flew rapidly from seven different directions towards the group of wounded.

The Kudi could not stop her, for the speed of the Phoenix Wing Moth Emperor was no less than hers.

The martial artists of the Far West Ash Region had already witnessed the power of the Phoenix Wing Moth Emperor, and fled in panic before they could even get close.

They are not as certain as those who believe in the Kudi.

My own life is more important than anything else.

Kudi sighed deeply.

"Now you have no chips left!" Li Weiyi said.

Kudi shook his head. "The wounded of the Jiu Li Tribe haven't left yet. If I want to kill them, you can't stop me! You and the seven moths together can defeat me, but you can't surround me."

Li Weiyi didn't want to waste any more time with her, so he asked, "Do you have any Earth Spirit Grey Mist on you?"

The Kudi looked surprised.

Seeing her expression, Li Weiyi knew there was a chance. "Give me the Earth Spirit Grey Mist, and I'll return Jidi to you. I'll take the wounded from the Jiu Li Tribe away, and you take the seriously injured Jidi away. Everyone will be wary and won't attack each other."

Kudi's eyes remained calm. "The Earth Spirit Grey Mist is one of my trump cards, extremely precious. Why should I give it to you? Wouldn't it be better for me to use it on you?"

"Jidi, it seems she's long wanted to become the Coffin Mountain One Truth."

The sword in Li Weiyi's hand emitted a yellow light, already embedded in the flesh and blood of Jidi Di's neck.

Jidi hurriedly said, "It's just a bottle of Earth Spirit Grey Mist, give it to him. Anyway, we still have dozens of wounded Jiu Li Tribe in our hands, he won't dare to act rashly. I can't hold on much longer... the poison is... it's spreading to my heart..."

Kudi stared at Li Weiyi.

Li Weiyi transmitted his voice. "Give me your trump card, and I will deal with Ge Xiantong on behalf of Phoenix-born Unicorn-young."

Kudi said, "Jiang Ning can't kill you, so the Imperial Court is preparing to send Ge Xiantong to kill you personally. Your purpose in taking action was to obtain the Earth Spirit Grey Mist to deal with the impending disaster. That makes sense!"

Li Weiyi said, "You're pretty much right! I'll be facing Ge Xiantong sooner or later in the next three days. If I don't want to die, I'll have to gather more trump cards. Give me the Earth Spirit Grey Mist; what if I actually succeed in my sneak attack?"

"I... I really... can't take it anymore..."

Jidi was unable to mobilize his magical energy to protect his body, and his golden skin had turned dark gold.

Kudi took out a small porcelain bottle and threw it to Li Weiyi: "Release them!"

Li Weiyi grasped the small porcelain bottle, carefully opened it, and after examining it with her telekinetic power, asked, "How is it used?"

Kudi said, "Using the power of magic, the liquid Earth Spirit Ash Spring will transform into Earth Spirit Grey Mist and spread into the air."

"It sounds like it's easy to hurt yourself," Li Weiyi said.

Kudi said, "If that weren't the case, I would have used you last night!"

"Bang!"

Li Weiyi kicked Jidi away.

Given Jidi's injuries and the toxins on his body, he will not be able to participate in the competition of the Qianlong Lantern Festival for the next three days.

Half an hour later.

Li Weiyi escorted dozens of wounded and Five Seas Realm Jiu Li Tribe to the outer city gate.

"Thank you so much, young master Li."

"Be careful, Sister Li Ling and the others have escaped to the North City! We will definitely pay them a visit and express our gratitude after the Qianlong Lantern Festival."

"Be very careful of Phoenix-born Unicorn-young, he's terrifying... Why don't you come with us?"