Cold Marrow in Hand, True Form Captured!

"Wait a moment, gentlemen."

"I have no past grudges or recent feuds with the three of you, so let's call it a day. Whatever you ask for, this old woman will grant it!"

The Old Mother of Mount Gui has been managing Mount Gui for a long time, and beneath Mount Gui lies the North Sea Eye, a treasure land for cultivation, where there is also an earth-shattering fortuitous opportunity.

She really didn't want to run away like this.

So he quickly spoke up.

Lu Qingfeng, Zhu Yang, and the Golden Eyes Demon King exchanged a glance after hearing this.

In the end, Zhu Yang spoke first, "We have come here only for the Cold Marrow."

Anyway.

The safest course of action is to get our hands on the 'Cold Marrow' first.

"Cold Marrow."

Upon hearing this, the Old Mother of Mount Gui felt a sense of relief, but a look of heartache appeared on her face. "Although this old woman cultivates at the North Sea Eye, the Cold Marrow within the sea eye's cold spring is extremely rare, sometimes only a drop can be obtained in a thousand or ten thousand years—"

"Are you going to give it to me or not?!"

The Golden Eyes Demon King grew impatient, swung his iron cudgel fiercely, and shouted at the Old Mother of Mount Gui. It was clear that he was ready to attack at the slightest provocation.

Upon seeing this, the Old Mother of Mount Gui looked even more distressed and hurriedly said, "Although the Cold Marrow is rare, I also have two drops. However, if you hand over the Cold Marrow, the three of you must promise to return the 'Yuan Gui Divine Sword' and the 'Water-Mother Profound Yin Mirror', and you must not harm my life."

As he spoke.

Old Mother of Mount Gui looked at Lu Qingfeng.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yang and the Golden Eyes Demon King also looked towards Lu Qingfeng.

Both the 'Yuan Gui Divine Sword' and the 'Water-Mother Profound Yin Mirror' are top-tier treasures in the world. It would be difficult for Lu Qingfeng to hand them over.

But unexpectedly—

"This mirror shall be returned to its rightful owner."

Lu Qingfeng gripped the Yuan Gui Divine Sword and tossed the Water-Mother Profound Yin Mirror in his other hand forward.

They actually returned the 'Water-Mother Profound Yin Mirror'.

The Old Mother of Mount Gui hurriedly caught it, overjoyed to have her treasure recovered. However, compared to the Yuan Gui Divine Sword, the Water-Mother Profound Yin Mirror, though also a supreme treasure of the mortal realm, paled in comparison. The Old Mother of Mount Gui took the mirror, her gaze involuntarily falling upon the Yuan Gui Divine Sword in Lu Qingfeng's hand.

"Forget about the Yuan Gui Divine Sword! Hand over the Cold Marrow immediately, and we'll retreat right now!"

Lu Qingfeng slung the Yuan Gui Divine Sword over his shoulder, looking somewhat impatient.

Seeing this, the Old Mother of Mount Gui knew that the Yuan Gui Divine Sword was indeed too powerful. If it fell into this person's hands, he would probably risk losing his Cold Marrow rather than return it. Although she felt a pang of heartache, she dared not push too hard, lest she ruin everything.

"Fellow Daoist—"

With a bitter smile, the Old Mother of Mount Gui flicked out two drops of crystal-clear liquid that emitted a cold glow.

Zhu Yang's eyes lit up.

However, he did not make a move.

"Cold Marrow!"

Lu Qingfeng took out a jade bottle and guided it with his hand, causing a drop of Cold Marrow to fall into the bottle. Upon closer inspection, it was extremely cold, truly the rare and precious 'Cold Marrow'.

The Golden Eyes Demon King followed suit, collecting another drop of Cold Marrow.

"It's done!"

Seeing that he had obtained the Cold Marrow, Zhu Yang felt a great weight lifted from his heart, and even the sickly look on his face dissipated considerably. Intending to retreat immediately and refine the 'Rejuvenating True Water,' he transmitted his voice to Lu Qingfeng and the Golden Eyes Demon King, saying, "The Old Mother of Mount Gui is no ordinary woman. She has cultivated on Mount Gui for four thousand years. No one knows what other tricks she might have up her sleeve in the deep ravine. Perhaps we should return and prepare Zhou Quan before coming back to eliminate her."

Upon hearing this, the Golden Eyes Demon King quite agreed.

Although the reputation of the Old Mother of Mount Gui is largely due to the Yuan Gui Divine Sword, her own strength should not be underestimated after years of cultivation.

Not only Zhu Yang.

The Golden Eyes Demon King didn't want to push too hard and create unnecessary complications.

Lu Qingfeng glanced at the Old Mother of Mount Gui, seemingly wanting to rid her of this scourge. However, Zhu Yang and the Golden Eyes Demon King were both keenly inclined to retreat, so he didn't insist, saying, "That's fine too."

With his current strength, defeating the Old Mother of Mount Gui wouldn't be difficult. However, she is proficient in water escape techniques, and in this area, no one can stop her from escaping. It's better to leave her at Mount Gui until his cultivation has greatly improved, and then he can kill her with absolute certainty!

Immediately.

The three of them left Mount Gui.

They left Mount Gui.

Flying away to the North Sea.

High above, Lu Qingfeng stood in a golden carriage and said to Zhu Yang, who was traveling through the clouds beside him, "There's no time to lose. Why don't you two fellow Daoists go to my End Mountain and refine this 'Rejuvenating True Water' as soon as possible?"

Zhu Yang and the Golden Eyes Demon King exchanged a glance and both nodded in agreement.

The Golden Eyes Demon King was by nature an impatient person.

Having obtained the Cold Marrow, he was eager to see the 'Rejuvenating True Water'. Zhu Yang was calm and collected, but with only three hundred years to live, he was actually the most impatient of the three.

They couldn't wait to refine it.

Then.

The three of them then flew rapidly towards the East Sea.

In the middle of Mount Gui.

"Whoosh!"

"Those three killers are finally gone!"

Seeing the three leave, the Old Mother of Mount Gui breathed a sigh of relief. Clutching the 'Water-Mother Profound Yin Mirror' in her hand, she suddenly thought of the 'Yuan Gui Divine Sword' and the 'Cold Marrow', and her face twitched, revealing a ferocious expression. "Zhu Yang, Golden Eyes, Du Tian! Once I have mastered the great technique and obtained the treasures, I will definitely avenge this day!"

His heart was filled with murderous intent, and his hatred Sky-Piercing.

The Old Mother of Mount Gui glanced outside the deep ravine, gritted her teeth, and turned back into the water palace in the deep ravine.

The East Sea End Mountain.

As Lu Qingfeng and his two companions rushed back, a white-clad swordsman arrived outside End Mountain.

"This End Mountain— "

Xun Tiange pressed down the escape light, looked at the islands in front of him, and raised his eyebrows slightly.

After Lu Qingfeng used the "Two Realms Ten Directions Vajra Great Treasury Mantra" technique to alter the mountains and End Mountain and rearrange the End Mountain, its appearance was greatly changed. Mist arose from within, spreading in all directions, hiding End Mountain in the East Sea, making it impossible for ordinary cultivators to see.

Xun Tiange possessed extraordinary cultivation, enabling him to see through the fog and perceive the End Mountain and islands. However, upon closer inspection, he sensed countless dangers within, like a Vajra's Wrathful Gaze, intimidating all petty demons and monsters.

Even a powerful figure like Xun Tiange wouldn't dare to step in rashly.

"What a cunning Demonic Daoist Du Tian!"

Xun Tiange was shocked and felt even more wary of Lu Qingfeng.

Stopping at the End Mountain, Xun Tiange made no attempt to conceal his presence, swaggering in and announcing loudly into the mountains, "Xun Tiange of Azurewood Valley requests an audience; I have important matters to discuss with Fellow Heavenly Dao Dutian."

The sound was clear and resonant, carrying into the mountains.

The mountain mist suddenly parted, and the clone of the Azurewood King Cauldron emerged from it.

"Xun Tiange".

Lu Qingfeng looked at Xun Tiange and saw that his expression was normal. He knew in his heart that Xun Tiange must be hiding something. He smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Tiange, did your Zhenbei Patriarch prepare a hundred Immortal Crystal to deliver this to you?"

"It is good that Fellow Heavenly Dao Dutian knows that a hundred Immortal Crystal is a huge number, and even the Ancestor would have difficulty gathering them in a short time. Therefore, he specially End Mountain to ask Fellow Heavenly Dao Dutian to make an exception for two years."

"Five years later."

"One hundred Immortal Crystal are offered."

Xun Tiange transmitted his voice secretly, clearly unwilling to let outsiders know about this coercion.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingfeng, seeing that Xun Tiange was unwilling to make a fuss, immediately nodded and said, "Five years it is. However, if you still can't produce Immortal Crystal after five years, don't blame me for not warning you!"

"Of course."

"Tiange takes his leave."

After receiving Lu Qingfeng's message, Xun Tiange left without lingering.

Lu Qingfeng watched Xun Tiange leave, shook his head and smiled, then turned back to the End Mountain.

Ten days later.

Azurewood Valley.

Inside the Star Palace.

Granny Miaoyi, Su Muzhe, Xi Yunzi, Kuang Tianqi, and Xun Bai sat cross-legged. Only Yue Zhong, who had suffered from poisonous fire Bloodflame more than ten years ago, was still seriously injured despite taking the Cold Cloud Pill and was currently in seclusion.

Since twelve years ago, Lu Qingfeng plundered Azurewood Valley and defeated all the Primordial Spirit of Azurewood Valley outside the End Mountain. Even Volcano Child and Windchill Child were not only suppressed in the End Mountain, but also enslaved by the Demonic Daoist Du Tian.

Azurewood Valley lost all face and dignity. Granny Miaoyi and the others were filled with anger, wishing they could tear Lu Qingfeng to pieces and burn his soul!

The hall was silent; no one uttered a sound.

Not long after.

Xun Tiange strode in from outside the hall.

Granny Miaoyi and the other four suddenly stood up.

Kuang Tianqi stepped forward first and asked urgently, "Is it done?"

The other four also stood up and stepped forward, all looking at Xun Tiange.

Xun Tiange then flicked his wrist, unleashing a page of golden scripture that bobbed and swayed in the air. The page was covered in eerie symbols, enough to send chills down anyone's spine. Golden Light spread out, vaguely revealing a figure that, upon closer inspection, bore a striking resemblance to Lu Qingfeng.

"The true form of the demonic cultivator is here."

"My life is over!"

Xun Tiange to the sky with one finger and said in a low voice.

"Good!"

Su Muzhe clapped his hands in praise, saying, "His true form is captured by the 'God-Burning Tome,' and very few cultivators of the Nascent Primordial Spirit can escape it. If we cast our spells together, we will surely burn the demon's Primordial Spirit to ashes, killing him instantly!"

God-Burning Tome!

This was bestowed by the Patriarch of Zhenbei in the Upper Realm, who proclaimed that any cultivator below the True Immortal level whose true form was captured would inevitably die. Moreover, the spell was concealed, and even if they were thousands of miles apart, as long as their true form was captured and worshipped day and night for twenty-seven days, the God-Burning Tome could be activated, burning the Primordial Spirit and soul of the person whose true form was captured, so that they would cease to exist.

It is utterly insidious and ruthless, impossible to defend against.

Xun Tiange went to End Mountain to meet Lu Qingfeng, but his talk about the Immortal Crystal was a pretense. His real purpose was to use the God-Burning Tome to capture Lu Qingfeng's true form.

After successfully completing the mission, he rushed back.

Then it is time to put it into practice.

"Wait a minute."

Granny Miaoyi raised her hand to stop them. Seeing everyone's gazes on her, she frowned slightly and said, "With the activation of the God-Burning Tome, no matter where the demon is, his Primordial Spirit will dissipate after twenty-seven days. This person still possesses four of my Azurewood Valley's most precious treasures, as well as the Hollow Divine Willow. He also possesses Five-Colored Divine Light and has amassed countless treasures. If he dies elsewhere, although we will be rid of a menace, the treasures will likely be difficult to retrieve."

Curse Lu Qingfeng to death.

Firstly, it was to eliminate the threat and prevent the extinction of the moral traditions in the mortal world.

Secondly, it was to reclaim the most precious treasures, such as the Hollow Divine Willow, and to secure the mountain gate.

The former is more important.

But the latter is equally important.

"That makes sense."

Upon hearing this, Xi Yunzi nodded in agreement and said, "I heard that the demonic Daoist left the East Sea with the Ghost Immortal Zhu Yang and the Demon Golden Eyes, and now his whereabouts are unknown. Fortunately, his true form has already been captured, so there's no need to rush to perform the ritual. It would be better to wait for the demonic Daoist's true form to reappear before performing the ritual, killing the demonic Daoist, and reclaiming the treasure in one fell swoop."

The whereabouts of cultivators at the Primordial Spirit are difficult to find.

Even Azurewood Valley could not keep track of Lu Qingfeng's whereabouts at all times, nor did they know that Lu Qingfeng, Zhu Yang, and the Golden Eyes Demon King had gone to the North Sea.

"That's true."

"Then let's wait a few more days, first go and find out the whereabouts of the demon's true form, and then trouble Granny to End Mountain. If you find that the demon's true form has returned, or that his clone has left End Mountain, please inform us immediately."

Xun Tiange nodded, looked at Granny Miaoyi, and said.

"Leave it to me!"

Granny Miaoyi nodded in agreement and flew off towards the East Sea.

Inside the Star Palace, apart from Xun Tiange guarding the God-Burning Tome, everyone else was busy searching for Lu Qingfeng's true form.

In the blink of an eye.

Two months later.