East Sea.
End Mountain.
The battle lasted for three days and three nights.
The five Primordial Spirit, including the High Person Golden Light of End Mountain, were constantly being suppressed by the five people from Azurewood Valley. From beginning to end, they barely managed to hold on only because of the occasional harassment from the End Mountain Array.
However, since Lu Qingfeng had not yet appeared, the five Primordial Spirit of Azurewood Valley dared not unleash their powerful Law Artifact, lest they be snatched away by the Five-Colored Divine Light.
So much so.
Although they had Jin High Person Golden Light and the others almost no chance to fight back, taking down the five of them was not an easy task.
The battle was at a stalemate.
Powerful figures from all sides were watching.
This time, it wasn't just a few cultivators like High Person Golden Light and Daoist Six-One who were only at the Spirit-Nourishing Realm and Spirit Transformation Realm. Instead, it was a top-tier expert in the entire East Sea, whose cultivation had even reached the Soul Projection Realm and Integration Realm.
He is a giant of the Demon Dao.
To the north, his figure was not concealed; a middle-aged man, neither monk nor Daoist, stood on the clouds in the void. This man had sunken eyes, was as thin as a rake, wore a half-length Zen robe, and had his hair loose without being tied up with a headband. His face was sickly.
He was none other than Zhu Yang, a prominent figure in the East Sea.
For some unknown reason, Zhu Yang appeared sickly and listless, like a wandering ghost, yet he possessed formidable strength, hence the title 'Ghost Immortal,' even though he had no connection to ghosts. Instead, he was skilled with a Bloodflame Blade, his fighting style both expansive and fiercely powerful, a stark contrast to his outward appearance. He was also capable of insidious and cunning schemes, making him impossible to guard against.
Zhu Yang stood quietly, slowly and weakly muttering to himself, "Xun Tiange wields the 'Jade-Cloud Screen,' one of the five great treasures of Azurewood Valley, which is impervious to Myriad Arts. Yue Zhong possesses the 'Golden Jade Divine Edge,' which is unparalleled in attack. The two of them have been entangled with Compassionate Heart and Daoist Six-One for so long without using it. It seems the rumors are true. This Daoist End Mountain does indeed have a method of using divine light to collect treasures."
As he spoke.
A smile appeared on Zhu Yang's pale face. He reached out and a blood-red short blade landed in his hand. The blood-red color was dazzling, and at first glance, it looked as if flames were flickering, which was breathtaking.
It was Zhu Yang's 'Bloodflame Blade' that made him famous!
"Go!"
Zhu Yang casually tossed the Bloodflame Blade, which transformed into a crimson beam and hurtled straight towards Yue Zhong, who was engaged in Compassionate Heart duel with Ci Xin. Yue Zhong wielded Three-Point Double-Edged Saber, double-edged blade, its immense power forcing Ci Xin into a relentless retreat.
Suddenly, a streak of blood-red light appeared.
"Who launched the sneak attack?!"
Yue Zhong, already enraged by the prolonged battle, was further enraged by the sneak attack of the blood-red light. With a sharp shout, he changed his stance, his Three-Point Double-Edged Saber, which had been aimed at Compassionate Heart's head, suddenly turning to slash at the blood-red light.
Clang!
The blow landed decisively, the two soldiers clashed, producing a resounding clang.
"Um?"
However, as soon as the blood-red light shattered upon contact, revealing a Bloodflame Blade within, Yue Zhong couldn't help but let out a surprised gasp. As if realizing something, his face paled instantly, and he tried to retract the Three-Point Double-Edged Saber.
But then I saw—
The Bloodflame Blade seemed to be tightly bound to him, generating a tremendous suction force that almost caused the Three-Point Double-Edged Saber -Pointed Double-Edged Sword to slip from his Bloodflame Blade. Yue Zhong quickly pulled back with all his might, and the suction force suddenly vanished, causing the Bloodflame Blade to fly back along with the Three-Point Double-Edged Saber.
Yue Zhong was unable to react and could only dodge the vital points. His hand was slashed by the Bloodflame Blade, leaving a bloody gash and a few drops of blood. The Bloodflame Blade then easily returned to its original position.
It fell back into Zhu Yang's hand in the void.
"The Ghost Immortal Zhu Yang".
"Bloodflame Blade!"
Yue Zhong stood with his knife in hand. He first looked down at the bloodstains on his hand, then looked up at Zhu Yang, who had just launched the attack, in the void. He recognized Zhu Yang at a glance, and his face turned extremely ugly.
Zhu Yang remained expressionless, standing quietly.
Holding the returned Bloodflame Blade in his hands, his gaze swept over Xun Tiange, Su Muzhe, and the other three.
However, since he had just made his move, all four of them had noticed him, and for a moment, they had no chance to launch a sneak attack. The Granny Miaoyi frowned and said to Yue Zhong, "The Bloodflame Blade is insidious. Once it comes into contact with blood, poisonous fire will enter the body and turn into Bloodflame, burning away your essence, energy, and spirit. Senior brother, do not be careless. Quickly retreat and suppress your attacks."
Granny Miaoyi spoke, she raised her hand and tossed a spiritual pill towards Yue Zhong.
"Zhu Yang".
Yue Zhong took the pill, his face darkening as he glanced at Zhu Yang in the distance, then swallowed it and stepped aside.
Compassionate Heart was already exhausted and barely able to catch her breath. She didn't pursue him, but turned around and bowed to Zhu Yang in the distance with her palms together, saying, "Thank you, Senior Ghost Immortal."
"Um."
Zhu Yang nodded slightly, without saying anything more.
Compassionate Heart, understanding the situation, did not disturb him. She merely watched Yue Zhong take the elixir, feeling a pang of regret. "Once struck by the Bloodflame Blade of the Ghost Immortal Zhu Yang, the poisonous fire enters the body and transforms into Bloodflame, burning away essence, energy, and spirit. It will take effect immediately, depleting the mind and restricting magical Law Power, greatly weakening the victim. At most, within 108 days, the poisonous fire will enter the heart and lungs, burning the soul. Regardless of cultivation level, death is inevitable. Only the Cold Cloud Pill from Azurewood Valley, the Iceheart Pill from Goddess Peak, and the Defilement-Free Pill from Six Dust Temple can save him."
Yue Zhong and the others were from Azurewood Valley, and the Granny Miaoyi always carried the 'Cold Cloud Pill' with her.
Zhu Yang's attack was originally intended to be fatal, enough to kill an ordinary Primordial Spirit cultivator. However, when it landed on Yue Zhong, it could only temporarily restrict his combat power and could not take Yue Zhong's life.
Compassionate Heart and regret.
Zhu Yang remained calm, focusing only on occupying the field, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Ghost Immortal Zhu Yang had taken the lead, the other East Sea demons in the distance were also quite tempted and were ready to make their move.
At this moment—
"Um?"
"What?!"
"How is this possible?!"
Xun Tiange, Su Muzhe, Xi Yunzi, Granny Miaoyi, and even Yue Zhong, who was meditating, all changed their expressions, their faces filled with undisguised shock and anger. Yue Zhong even abruptly stood up, a mouthful of poisonous Bloodflame instantly attacking his heart and lungs—
"Puff!"
This caused Yue Zhong to spit out a mouthful of blood, suffering a severe injury!
However, Yue Zhong seemed oblivious.
"Prepare to die!"
He leaped up, and with a wave of his hand, a golden-green divine light shot out, crashing straight towards the End Mountain Array.
"Golden Jade Divine Edge!"
Zhu Yang and the others were all taken aback when they saw this.
This is a renowned offensive treasure in Azurewood Valley. In terms of pure offensive power, it even surpasses the 'Stardust Sand Sword'. The latter emphasizes variation, while the Golden Jade Divine Edge is purely and ultimately focused on attack!
Fearing the Five-Colored Divine Light, the Golden Jade Divine Edge, which had remained hidden for three days during the great battle, suddenly shot out at this moment.
Boom!
Rumble!
With a sudden roar, the Golden Jade Divine Edge burst forth with light, striking the End Mountain Array. The two generals clashed, End Mountain Array to shake violently. The Golden Jade Divine Edge displayed its might, its power truly awe-inspiring.
"Duh!"
Yue Zhong made a hand seal.
The divine blade slashed End Mountain Array- Extending Formation, End Mountain Array been entangled with the five primordial Primordial Spirit of Azurewood Valley for three days and three nights. Now, bombarded by the Golden Jade Divine Edge, the formation looked as if it were about to shatter at any moment.
It can attack however the Golden Jade Divine Edge wants.
End Mountain, the Five-Colored Divine Light that everyone had been expecting and anticipated never appeared.
Su Muzhe's three corpses leaped in anger, and he roared, "Changqing Demon, it really is you!!!"
Immediately.
Su Muzhe no longer cared.
Above his head, the Chaos Treasure Mirror enveloped his entire body, surrounded by Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the Nine Palaces and Eight Trigrams. Completely ignoring Zhou Yang's counterattack, he wielded his magic sword and slashed at Zhou Yang again and again.
"Puff!"
Zhou Yang's attacks, aimed at Su Muzhe, were all blocked by the Chaos Treasure Mirror. He even suffered a counterattack, and with a slash from the magic sword, Zhou Yang was sent flying backward, unable to stop Su Muzhe any longer.
"This is insane!"
They hurriedly fled into the End Mountain formation.
Su Muzhe followed closely behind.
They landed at the foot of the End Mountain, facing the great formation directly.
He withstood the bolts of lightning that swept out from End Mountain without any fear. Holding a magic sword in one hand, he pierced through the air and looked haphazardly at the End Mountain Array.
Rumble!
Although this magic sword is not a top-tier Law Artifact, it should not be underestimated in Su Muzhe's hands.
End Mountain, enduring the attacks of Golden Jade Divine Edge Su Muzhe, became increasingly shaky.
"The Changqing Demon!"
"Do you know the enormity of your actions?!"
Even the usually composed Granny Miaoyi was now so angry that her white hair danced wildly, and her face darkened. She transformed into Azurewood, unleashing her full power, forcing Su He back. Then, wielding her cane, she smashed it fiercely towards the End Mountain Array.
Rumble!
The End Mountain Array more violently.
"Those who reap what they sow will not live!"
Xi Yunzi's feathered robes fluttered, and his eyes flashed with a cold light. Usually as gentle as he was, he was now like the Buddha in anger. With a wave of his sleeve, the 'Vajra Diamond Lotus Throne' flew out.
Thirty-six lotus seeds were scattered in all directions.
In a flash of Golden Light, they transformed into thirty-six Vajra warriors, wielding Armed Conflict and blades, ignoring the thunder, and charged towards the High Person Golden Light.
"Not good!"
Seeing the situation was dire, High Person Golden Light dared not obstruct them. He hastily retreated, disappearing into the End Mountain Formation. The thirty-six Vajras continued forward, launching an attack on the End Mountain Array.
Xi Yunzi followed behind, his sword creating Sword River that poured into the End Mountain Array Formation.
Boom boom boom!
The thunder and lightning of the End Mountain Array raged, becoming increasingly unbearable.
"Evergreen".
Xun Tiange's voice was chilling.
With a flick of his wrist, a Red Crow Pearl appeared in his palm. The moment this treasure appeared, a torrent of Solar True Fire swept across the sky, filling the void. Liu Daoist Six-One, who was entangled with Xun Tiange, was caught off guard and scorched by the endless Solar True Fire.
"Ah!"
She cried out in surprise and quickly tried to back away.
But the Solar True Fire blocked the way from all sides, parting one side to create a path. Daoist Six-One Xun Tiange striding towards him. Holding a sword, he slashed down at Liu Yi Dao Ren's forehead with a thunderous roar.
Boom!
Daoist Six-One's eyes widened, and he wanted to beg for mercy, but the Solar True Fire surged around him. When he opened his mouth, the true fire poured into his mouth and nose, causing pain all over his body. He cried out loudly and could not say a word.
The flames have not yet been extinguished.
The magic sword has already descended.
Laugh!
With a hiss, the true fire dispersed, and Daoist Six-One's body was cleaved in two. His soul was severely injured and, after bursting out, Six-One Soul-Gathering Banner to wrap it up and escape.
"Where do you think you're going!"
But Xun Tiange was filled with killing intent, and his magic sword flew out of his hand and transformed into sharp sword threads.
The sword swept through the air, weaving into a net that shattered the Six-One Soul-Gathering Banner along with the soul of the Daoist Six-One. The sword intent was chilling; everything instantly turned to dust, with only a wisp of soul and True Spirit escaping into the void. Even if the Daoist Six-One survived such a severe injury, his foundation would be damaged, his memories would be lost, and his hope of ever reaching the Primordial Spirit Realm again would be slim.
"Hiss!"
Everyone around gasped in astonishment at Xun Tiange's display of power. Such a level of swordsmanship, Sword-Forged Filament, is truly rare in the world; perhaps only the sword cultivators of the Bellows Gorge Sword-Choosing Sect can rival him.
"Kill!"
Xun Tiange drew his sword, regardless of the consequences.
After blasting Daoist Six-One to death, his expression remained cold and stern, his killing intent even more intense. He stepped forward Red Crow Pearl in his hand unleashed endless Solar True Fire, engulfing all directions of the End Mountain Array.
This time.
The End Mountain Array finally succumbed—
Click.
With a soft sound, a crack appeared in the Five-Prison Mystic Thunder Demon-Subduing Array!