Even a Quasi-Sage body could not help feeling his head grow heavy and his vision darken, as a dizziness only mortals should experience arose. Worse still, the intense stench clung around him like something tangible. If he accidentally inhaled even a wisp, it nearly made a dignified Quasi-Sage retch.
Just then, the Dragon Phoenix Jade Pendant suspended above Kong Xuan's head suddenly burst forth with ten thousand feet of pure light! The golden wheel of Heavenly Dao Merit reappeared, and as its golden radiance swept across the area, all filth retreated. A strange fragrance spread through the air, cleansing the soul. Kong Xuan's breathing eased, his discomfort vanished, and his spiritual awareness became crystal clear. His battle intent boiled anew.
It had to be known that the Blood Sea's turbid qi was no ordinary thing. It could not only defile the primordial spirit, but also corrode one's essence and drain one's qi. After a prolonged battle, even the strongest cultivator would become an exhausted soldier.
Moreover, the aftermath of this great battle had long since attracted countless covetous onlookers.
The cultivators drawn by the precious radiance of the Karmic Fire Red Lotus hurried to the skies above the Blood Sea. At first, they were still apprehensive when they saw Minghe and Kong Xuan engaged in fierce combat. But when their gazes fell upon that twelve-grade lotus platform, greed instantly overwhelmed reason, and their desire to seize the treasure blazed fiercely!
Although Minghe and Kong Xuan were fighting, their spiritual awareness had long since covered the surrounding area. At first, seeing that these people were merely watching from the sidelines, they had paid them no attention. But now that they sensed the undisguised greed in those people's eyes, the two became furious almost simultaneously!
"Presumptuous!" Minghe roared like thunder, blood-colored light