Encountering an Ambush on the Road, An Old Acquaintance from the South Sea

Deep within Buzhou Mountain, an Innate Grand Formation suddenly manifested in a mountain valley, releasing wisps of Innate Treasure Light.

Cihang followed the sensation, rapidly approaching the valley.

As Cihang drew closer to the Spiritual Treasure, the treasure light within the formation grew increasingly dazzling.

The once unremarkable valley immediately attracted the attention of all nearby cultivators, who rushed towards it.

Some cultivators who were closer had already entered the valley.

Seeing the Innate Grand Formation, even though they knew it wasn't yet time for the Spiritual Treasure to emerge, they began attacking the formation.

This was because they understood that the Innate Treasure Light had already leaked. If they waited any longer, it would only attract more and more cultivators.

By then, their chances of seizing the treasure would be slim.

But this was, after all, an Innate Grand Formation, and how could it be broken by cultivators who were at most Taiyi?

Instead, it triggered an even more intense treasure light, with spiritual energy soaring into the sky.

The treasure light was like a lighthouse, attracting a crowd of cultivators to gather and compete for it.

Cihang's sensation of the Spiritual Treasure grew clearer, and he also saw the treasure light soaring into the sky.

This is bad!

Cihang couldn't help but feel a sinking feeling in his heart.

Immediately, he saw streaks of escape light rising around him, all rushing towards the treasure light.

Cihang had initially thought he could smoothly obtain a Spiritual Treasure, but he hadn't expected such a turn of events.

The exposure of the treasure light was likely to cause many complications.

However, even so, Cihang had no intention of giving up and continued to rush towards the treasure light.

At the same time, he began to secretly guard himself, wary of the cultivators who were also vying for the treasure.

At this moment, they were no longer fellow Daoists, but opponents, enemies.

Buzhou Mountain was rich in Spiritual Treasures; this was something all cultivators knew.

However, Innate Spiritual Treasures were all protected by grand formations. If one's destiny was insufficient and the timing was wrong, even billions of years might not yield any results.

Ultimately, only a few could truly gain something in Buzhou Mountain.

Yet, even so, it couldn't stop the cultivators who flocked there like moths to a flame.

The emergence of Spiritual Treasures also occurred in several situations.

The first was like Cihang's previous experience, where the Gourd Vine sensed its own life force and actively attracted Cihang.

Because the Gourd Vine's origin was almost extinguished, it did not produce any anomalies and did not alert other cultivators.

Another situation was when a Spiritual Treasure encountered its destined master and voluntarily emerged to recognize them.

Such Spiritual Treasures would not cause much commotion when they emerged and would immediately recognize their master upon appearing.

Then there was the situation where the timing was ripe, and the Spiritual Treasure emerged on its own.

Such Spiritual Treasures would undoubtedly emit myriad treasure lights, attracting powerful individuals to contend for them.

Every emergence of a Spiritual Treasure also meant the demise of countless cultivators.

Only the ultimate victor would possess all the opportunities and good fortune.

Just like this time.

Originally, this treasure should not have emerged at this time. It was influenced by the aura of the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, which led to the signs of its emergence.

Because he was the master of the Nine Heavens Breathing Soil, Cihang had a slight connection with this Spiritual Treasure, but it wasn't enough to reach the level of a destined master.

Naturally, he could not conceal the treasure light of the Spiritual Treasure.

While Cihang was rushing, he suddenly felt a chill run through his body, and the Jade Divine Seal instantly shot out.

"Bang!"

The next second, the divine seal shattered a void, exploding with a silver-purple light.

"Who is it!"

Cihang stopped, turned around, and looked coldly at the void ahead.

The answer Cihang received was a sky full of flying needle-like spiritual treasures.

"Wood Spirit Divine Thunder, descend!"

Cihang let out a cold shout, and thunderclouds instantly gathered, unleashing streaks of divine thunder.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Under the thunder, the endless flying needles rapidly dissolved, leaving behind a fishy sweet scent.

The thunder became even more violent, and in an instant, it annihilated the sky full of flying needles.

"Poison-coated spirit needles? Since you won't show yourself, I'll force you out!"

With a thought, Cihang's thunderclouds expanded instantly, and at the same time, the Jade Divine Seal shot out, smashing down towards the void ahead.

A silver-haired youth with a sinister aura materialized out of thin air and slapped his palm towards the Jade Divine Seal.

"Bang!"

The giant palm shattered, and the Jade Divine Seal flew backward, landing in Cihang's hands.

"Hmph, you actually destroyed my Hidden Spirit Needle!"

The sinister youth let out an angry roar. The surrounding void transformed into countless illusory snake shadows, charging straight at Cihang.

"Peak Golden Immortal! Who are you, and why did you attack me without reason!"

Cihang also let out a cold shout. The Wood Spirit Divine Thunder instantly annihilated thousands of spirit snakes and continued to smash down towards the youth.

"Do I need a reason to kill you? What right do you, a mid-stage Golden Immortal cultivator, have to snatch treasures!"

The silver-haired youth's voice was incredibly cold. Divine light erupted from his body, transforming into a sky full of silver scales that protected him like armor.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

The Wood Spirit Divine Thunder also smashed down onto the scales, exploding into streams of light.

The Jade Divine Seal was once again summoned by Cihang and smashed down towards the scales.

"Your methods are decent, but your cultivation is lacking! You can't break my Silver Scale Holy Armor with just this."

The youth pointed his hand, and half of the scales suddenly separated, transforming into sharp blades that charged straight at Cihang.

"Holy Light of Purification!"

Holy light rose from Cihang's body, sweeping towards the scale spiritual treasures.

"Pfft, pfft, pfft!"

As soon as they encountered the Holy Light of Purification, the scales seemed to have met their nemesis.

The aura on them was rapidly dissolved and purified.

"You dare to injure my spiritual treasures repeatedly, you deserve to die!"

The youth was instantly enraged. He then waved his hand and summoned a dense fog, emanating a strange, sweet, and pungent scent, which spread towards Cihang.

Cihang's face showed disdain. The Holy Light of Purification instantly purified the poisonous mist the youth relied on.

The Holy Light of Purification was Cihang's innate divine ability, and it was most effective against such sinister and poisonous substances.

"No, this is impossible!"

Seeing his spiritual treasures and poisonous mist being suppressed one after another, the youth lost his previous arrogance.

The youth's poisonous mist was indeed extraordinary, but he had encountered Cihang.

Cihang also had no interest in continuing to stalemate with the opponent.

"Five Elements Creation Divine Thunder, descend!"

Cihang changed his hand seals, and the Wood Spirit Divine Thunder instantly evolved into the Five Elements Creation Divine Thunder.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Endless five-colored divine thunder smashed down. The silver scales also shattered in response.

The youth's expression changed drastically. He quickly spat out a natal spiritual pearl to reinforce the defense of the Silver Scale Holy Armor.

But it was still useless. The scales continued to shatter, and even the light of the spiritual pearl dimmed.

"No, how can you possess such thunder magic divine abilities!"

The youth was completely panicked. He had originally just wanted to clear the obstacles to snatching the treasure.

Everything had gone smoothly before. He never expected Cihang, a mere mid-stage Golden Immortal, to have such combat power.

"There's no need for you, who is destined to perish, to know these things!"

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Cihang guided his technique, and the Five Elements Creation Divine Thunder surged, instantly annihilating the young cultivator.

When the thunderous light dissipated, only the corpse of a hundred-zhang-long silver giant python remained on the spot.

"How long are you going to keep hiding, Your Excellency? Are you going to continue looking for an opportunity to strike?"

Cihang once again shouted loudly.

"Fellow Daoist Cihang, you've misunderstood. I have no ill intentions!"

A young man wearing a fiery red dragon robe walked out from the shadows.

"Ao Qin? It's you?"

Cihang did not expect that the one who appeared would be an old acquaintance.