The Situation Takes a Drastic Turn, Nascent Soul Smashed

Lan Chang'an activated the [Dragon Wood Staff], ready to press his advantage.

The Tyrant True Lord Bawu, who had retreated in a disheveled state, grinned slightly as a black whirlwind suddenly enveloped him, allowing him to escape at an astonishing speed.

They suddenly withdrew from the positional warfare range of the Puppet Army Formation.

True Lord Bawu appears brave and fierce, but in reality, he is cunning and meticulous.

Lan Chang'an chased after him out of the Puppet Array's range. The man grabbed Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade and fought head-on, displaying unparalleled bravery.

Lan Chang'an redeployed the Puppet Array, True Lord Bawu would quickly create distance.

"You little brat, you think you're some kind of brute who can mess with me, the True Lord?"

Lan Chang'an narrowed his eyes slightly, finding it somewhat amusing.

"Haha! Xiang Dalong, the outside world's assessment of you is exaggerated. Without Spirit Pet and Puppet, I, the True Lord, could take on both of you by myself."

The True Lord Bawu laughed unrestrainedly, relying on his heavy Demon Armor Law Treasure, as well as his near-fourth-order physique, to repeatedly pull and tug.

He didn't seek victory; he only needed to hold Lan Chang'an back for a moment.

"Those Nascent Soul True Lord who still dare to besiege Jing Wufeng are truly not to be trifled with."

Lan Chang'an pondered to himself, unmoved by his provocation.

In the Nascent Soul Early Stage, True Lord Bawu was a well-rounded warrior. He possessed powerful protective Law Treasure and near-fourth-tier body refinement, making him a limited threat unless one used their trump card.

Even a typical Nascent Soul Middle Stage would have to put in some effort to kill the True Lord Bawu.

Ideally, we should surround and beat them within the formation, just like we did with the Crimson Nether Snake King last time.

"Then I'll play with you."

Lan Chang'an used the Puppet Control Art, and the Puppet Array composed of sixteen Puppet floated in the air with him as the center, forming a huge arc of light.

Lan Chang'an, wielding the power of the Puppet Array, routed the True Lord Bawu, forcing him into a hasty retreat.

While Puppet Army Formation indeed less effective at guerrilla warfare than positional warfare, they are sufficient for easily defeating weaker opponents and overwhelming them with sheer force—something no Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator can afford to challenge.

Of course, it is indeed powerless against Nascent Soul Middle Stage from the upper reaches of the river.

Squeak!

The earth-elemental Demon Power rippled on the ground near Lan Chang'an, as Di Yan Jun waited for his opportunity to strike.

True Lord Bawu flew cautiously into the sky, already on guard against Di Yan Jun.

If he were surrounded by Lan Chang'an, the Puppet Array, and Di Yan Jun at the same time, even someone as strong as him would be in danger. Even if he was confident that he could hold out until True Lord Ming Shui arrived, there was no need to take that risk.

Unexpectedly, Di Yan Jun did not target True Lord Bawu, but instead fled in another direction.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, Fairy Lingxue, be careful!"

"True Lord Bawu was suppressed by Lan Chang'an, and he barely managed to transmit his voice."

Whoosh~

True Lord Lingxue Hand Seals with her slender fingers, her snow-white dress fluttering, her long hair flowing freely, her beauty icy and stunning, amidst the dancing snowflakes, she resembled an ice and snow deity.

This woman used [Ice Soul True Light] and [Mystic Ice Sword Blade] to suppress Jing Wufeng in conjunction with Nangong Xiu.

The telepathic message from the True Lord Bawu had just arrived.

Boom!

The ground bulged up into huge sand dunes, which then exploded with a loud bang.

A giant Rat King, shrouded in a sandstorm and yellow wind, pounced from below on the fairy Lingxue, whose palace dress fluttered in the wind.

"You beast!"

Lingxue Fairy frowned, instinctively revealing a faint sense of disgust.

Anyone who prevents her from taking revenge is her enemy.

However, True Lord Lingxue could not ignore the attack of a Tier 4 Demon King, so she had to temporarily suspend the pressure on Jing Wufeng.

Mystic Ice Flying Lotus!

Fairy Lingxue gently touched her chest with her jade-like hand, and a Ice Lotus Magic Treasure made of crystal jade floated out from her skirt.

Whoosh! Swish swish...

The Ice Lotus Magic Treasure split into seven, each blooming with azure Ice Crystal Light Lotus, swirling gracefully around it, beautiful and ethereal, like a dream.

The seven ice crystal lotuses could be used for both offense and defense. Three of them flew out automatically, making crisp "ding-ding-ding" sounds, and collided with the Dark Rock Claws of the Di Yan Jun.

Ice shards flew everywhere, and the dissipated cold energy condensed into a layer of frost between the arms and claws of the Di Yan Jun.

Di Yan Jun bared his teeth, his eyes flashing with ferocity, and continued his close-range attack on True Lord Lingxue.

However, those seven ice crystal lotuses, each as heavy as an iceberg, flew out one after another as they spun, either to defend or to attack, making them difficult for Di Yan Jun to break through.

The Demon Power within the Earth Rock Rat's bloodline brewed, unleashing a whirlwind of Yellow Sand that swept across the sky, aiming to strangle True Lord Lingxue.

"A trivial skill!"

Lingxue Fairy's eyes were cold and clear, revealing a faint disdain. Her figure, with its flowing palace robes, was as graceful as a startled swan.

Boom!

[Mystic Ice Dao Body] empowers ice-type Law Technique Divine Ability, causing a blizzard to roar across the sky, unleashing the power of heaven and earth, and engulfing the Yellow Sand whirlwind of Di Yan Jun.

Di Yan Jun squeaked as he was suppressed by True Lord Lingxue's Law Technique Divine Ability. The frost chilled him, and his Qi and Blood and Demon Power stagnated.

Ice Soul Divine Chain!

Lingxue Fairy's killing intent was palpable. With a flick of her slender finger, she summoned a silvery-crystal-lustered Black Iron Ice Chain, taking the opportunity to entangle the stiff and slowed-down Di Yan Jun.

"Master, save me--"

Di Yan Jun was caught in an icy storm, and a frightened cry came from above.

The Demon King's body was bound by the Xuan Tie Ice Lotus Magic Treasure, its terrifying cold power freezing his flesh and sealing his Demon Power, making it difficult for him to break free.

True Lord Lingxue's Divine Ability Law Treasure possess extremely strong control; although they cannot kill Tier 4 Demon King in a short time, they may be able to freeze him and leave him there.

Once two stronger cultivators, such as those at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, arrive, even if Lan Chang'an and Jing Wufeng are able to retreat, Di Yan Jun will find it difficult to escape.

"True Lord Changqing, sending a mere Spirit Pet to deal with me is a gross overestimation of your abilities."

True Lord Lingxue possessed an aloof demeanor, and the seven flying lotuses surrounding her dimmed in light. She used even more of her Law Power to activate the [Ice Soul Divine Chain], determined to capture Di Yan Jun.

"Well done, Fairy Lingxue!"

The other side, the True Lord Bawu, who had been suppressed and suffered minor injuries, couldn't help but praise loudly, his fighting spirit soaring.

If we can keep Di Yan Jun, we can greatly reduce the strength of True Lord Changqing.

Without his fourth-tier Spirit Pet, Xiang Dalong will be unable to contend with Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators and will only be considered a strong contender in the Nascent Soul Early Stage White Bone President True Lord Bawu.

"This woman does have some skill and methods. No wonder she pursued and killed him for so long, Jing Wufeng helpless."

Lan Chang'an secretly approved.

Once entangled by True Lord Lingxue's icy Divine Ability, even with a slight reduction in speed, Jing Wufeng would face the risk of being ganged up on.

Furthermore, since True Lord Lingxue is not alone, Jing Wufeng will not easily provoke her.

"Owner..."

Seeing Di Yan Jun cry for help and the Demon King's body gradually being covered by ice crystals, Lan Chang'an, as the master, looked grim.

"Haha! True Lord Xiang True Lord, let's have a good fight!"

Lan Chang'an tried to go and rescue him, True Lord Bawu clung to him like a leech, determined to entangle Lan Chang'an even at the risk of getting injured.

Seeing that Lan Chang'an was entangled, True Lord Lingxue felt relieved. She pursed her lips, and a cold current surged forth as she used all her strength to bind and freeze Di Yan Jun.

At that moment, something unexpected happened.

Di Yan Jun's fur stood on end, and his Qi of Earth Sha burst forth, shattering many ice crystals.

Boom!

Yellow Sand has broken out again, intertwining with an ice storm and disrupting visibility and sensory perception.

Puff!

The giant Rat Demon opened its mouth and spat out a mouthful of dark yellow flames, instantly melting the surrounding ice and snow, and arrived in front of True Lord Lingxue.

This change caused True Lord Lingxue's pretty face to change slightly, but she did not panic.

Just now, she used most of her Law Power to control the [Ice Soul Divine Chain], and in her haste, she could only control the seven dim Mystic Ice Flying Lotus around her, which merged into one and transformed into a larger Mystic Ice Giant Lotus.

The dark yellow demonic flame is the natal demonic fire of the Di Yan Jun, containing powerful Qi of Earth Sha.

As the two collided, the magical light of the Mystic Ice Giant Lotus dimmed and extinguished, causing it to fall to the ground.

The dark yellow flames dimmed considerably, striking the Icy Luster Light Shield that True Lord Lingxue had hastily erected.

The Icy Luster Light Shield flickered, nearly collapsing, but barely managed to hold on.

True Lord Lingxue's pretty face was solemn, and she was still shaken. If her natal demonic fire had succeeded in attacking her, she would have been seriously injured.

However, before she could even catch her breath, an even more deadly sense of crisis struck.

The enormous mouth of the Tier 4 Rat King did not close after it spat out its innate demonic fire.

Laugh!

A bluish-black fang followed closely behind, flying out of the Tier 4 Rat King's mouth the instant its natal demonic flame extinguished, shattering the dim, Icy Luster Light Shield of True Lord Lingxue.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

The vast expanse of Yellow Sand collides with the swirling snow and ice, creating a powerful and overwhelming force that obscures the outside world.

The elegantly dressed Fairy Lingxue was frozen in mid-air, a huge bloody hole piercing through her abdomen.

Behind the snow-white white dress, blood dripped down.

Laugh!

The bluish-black fangs, carrying a trace of poisonous blood, instantly returned to Di Yan Jun's mouth.

Di Yan Jun quickly closed its large mouth, concealing the true fourth-order Puppet aura hidden within.

The final anomaly and sneak attack happened in the blink of an eye.

Even True Lord Lingxue himself didn't see it clearly, thinking it was some kind of secret magic Law Treasure of Di Yan Jun.

"Level 4 deadly poison... Infant Poison..."

Lingxue Fairy's Nascent Soul sank into a daze, and she swayed weakly as she fell, crimson and black snake patterns appearing on her snow-white face.

That strike from the Cyan-Black Fang was comparable to the Nascent Soul Early Stage, capable of annihilating and shattering her internal organs.

The physical body of this Mystic Ice Dao Body was already severely injured and on the verge of death.

Even more terrifying, the Cyan-Black Fang were coated with a fourth-order deadly poison and contained Infant Poison components that corrode the soul of Nascent Soul soul.

Lan Chang'an's fourth-tier deadly poison was a result of battle obtained from the Crimson Nether Snake King, whose memory contained the recipe for the deadly poison.

The venom sac of the Serpent King is the core material for preparing fourth-tier deadly poison.

"What happens!"

On the other side, the True Lord Bawu, who was being suppressed by Lan Chang'an, could only catch a glimpse of the yellow sand colliding with the Yellow Sand and snow, obscuring the sky and the sun.

He had no energy left to concentrate his Divine Sense on exploring the chaotic area.

It seems like Di Yan Jun is launching a desperate counterattack?

The sandstorm and yellow winds still lingered, but the ice and snow storm in that area suddenly collapsed and scattered.

"This... how is this possible!"

True Lord Bawu was shocked, only then realizing that True Lord Lingxue's aura had plummeted rapidly, almost instantly falling to the bottom.

"Fairy Lingxue! I warned you long ago, don't rush into revenge, take things one step at a time."

Lan Chang'an smiled faintly and spoke.

It turns out that his first target was True Lord Lingxue.

It's not that this woman is weak; on the contrary, her Innate Dao Body's icy cold Divine Ability is very difficult to deal with.

The reason for targeting this woman is because she is obsessed with revenge, and this is the invisible flaw.

Moreover, this woman's ice Divine Ability and Law Treasure are quite effective at controlling and holding people in place.

As long as this woman is eliminated, Lan Chang'an and Jing Wufeng will be free to come and go, and even if True Lord Ming Shui arrives, he will not be able to stop them.

The fourth-tier poison is even more effective against Fairy Lingxue.

That Divine Lord Bawu was, after all, a near-fourth-tier body refiner, with a powerful physique and strong defense thanks to his thick Demon Armor.

True Lord Lingxue fell to the ground, her entire body covered in a layer of ice and frost, which was then frozen by Secret Method.

Stabilize the injuries and slow the spread of the deadly poison.

Just then...

From the distant demonic clouds of the Ancient Battlefield, a powerful and chilling Water Evasion light rapidly flew towards them, radiating the spiritual pressure of Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

"Fellow Underworld Water has arrived!"

The heart that had sunk to the bottom of True Lord Bawu's chest couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He was overwhelmed and in a sorry state by Lan Chang'an's Puppet Array, and his injuries were getting worse.

Sensing the aura of True Lord Ming Shui, True Lord Lingxue abandoned the idea of Nascent Soul leaving her body and, with the last bit of Law Power she could control, used the Ice Sealing Secret Technique.

Call!

A magnificent burst of icy coldness erupted from True Lord Lingxue, impacting all directions.

Squeak!

The Demon King form of Di Yan Jun withstood the icy cold air, opened its blood-red maw, and bit into the head of True Lord Lingxue.

Then, with a "crack," it exploded.

The Fairy Lingxue transformed into a lifelike and beautiful ice sculpture, a foot-thick layer of crystalline ice, with only minor cracks appearing, which were repaired by the cold air.

They couldn't bite through either the head or the legs.

Lan Chang'an instructed Di Yan Jun not to worry about the frozen True Lord Lingxue.

The woman was critically injured and mortally wounded by the Infant Poison, freezing herself and rendering her powerless. The objective was essentially achieved.

Di Yan Jun abandoned the Ice Sculpture Fairy and rushed over to help Lan Chang'an fight the enemy.

"Fellow Underworld Water, save me--"

True Lord Bawu used the Blood Shadow Escape, even at the cost of consuming his Essence Blood and lifespan, desperately trying to escape, as he could not afford to be surrounded by Lan Chang'an, the Puppet Array, and Di Yan Jun.

In particular, it seems that Lan Chang'an has a method of using highly poisonous sleight of hand.

"Fellow Underworld Water, please help me!"

On the other side, Nangong Xiu also cried out for help. Several bloodstains were left on his cloth clothes, his face was pale, and his Law Power was greatly depleted.

Strange sounds came from the shallow layer of the void. The [Voidless Blade], as thin as a cicada's wing, would disappear from the senses Divine Sense at times, and then strike Nangong Xiu in a strange and unpredictable manner.

In the void, a silver ripple would occasionally appear, like a spatial wave, blocking Nangong Xiu's retreat.

It turned out that after Di Yan Jun attacked True Lord Lingxue, Jing Wufeng took action, turned the tide of the battle, and launched a counterattack against Nangong Xiu.

Nangong Xiu's Heavenly Blade inheritance is domineering and unparalleled, but it consumes a huge amount of resources.

Jing Wufeng was not good at direct confrontation and was initially suppressed, but his Divine Ability abilities were superior in their unpredictable attacks and high mobility.

Ordinary protective measures cannot stop the cutting power of spatial Divine Ability.

"Fellow Daoists, hold on! I'll be there right away."

The True Lord Ming Shui pushed the Water Evasion Great Technique to its limit, his Divine Sense sweeping across the battlefield.

True Lord Lingxue is poisoned and frozen; there's no hope for her.

Lan Chang'an was chasing after True Lord Bawu, who was seriously injured and blood was trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Nangong Xiu wielded the ancient Heavenly Blade, its domineering blade energy, dozens of feet long, swirling around him. He used offense as defense, but his troops were forced to retreat step by step, facing imminent danger.

"To reunite with Fellow Daoist Nangong."

The priority for rescuing True Lord Ming Shui leans towards Nangong Xiu, as he is a powerful fighter who poses a threat to both Lan Chang'an and Jing Wufeng.

Upon hearing the telepathic instruction, True Lord Bawu was secretly displeased, but he could only fly towards the area between Nangong Xiu and True Lord Ming Shui.

The True Lord Ming Shui approached again, his cold, white palm spreading out, revealing an ancient Sea Flag that was dark blue and almost black.

Boom!

The ancient Sea Flag flew out in the wind, stirring up natural disasters and storms, leading to towering black waves that formed a vast, pale black ocean world.

In an instant, the raging storm ocean formed a black water sea boundary covering an area of ten miles, swallowing up Jing Wufeng and Nangong Xiu.

"The Sea-Heaven Holy Flag, one of the Sea Banner Magic Treasure inherited by the Listen-to-the-Sea Pavilion."

Despite the fact that the Sea Banner Magic Treasure had been restored and altered in later generations, Lan Chang'an still recognized its lineage.

Within the Black Sea boundary formed by the Sea-Heaven Holy Flag.

The black waves roared and surged, transforming into giant black dragons that rapidly coiled around Jing Wufeng.

Jing Wufeng seemed unwilling to give up. Seeing that he was about to be severely injured, or even threaten Nangong Xiu's life, he actually withstood the giant black water wave and tried to kill him.

"Presumptuous!"

The voice of the True Lord Ming Shui was hoarse, and his cold face darkened. He had not expected Jing Wufeng to be so arrogant as to get caught up in his own Sea Flag Water Domain.

If Jing Wufeng had stopped in time, he could have avoided this body of water with his spatial Divine Ability.

That would be wonderful!

The target is trapped in this watery area and is restricted in every way. However, the various Law Technique Divine Ability and supernatural abilities of the True Lord Ming Shui are enhanced by it.

Whew!

The True Lord Ming Shui manipulated the Sea-Heaven Holy Flag, and huge black and gray hurricanes swirled around it, emanating a chilling aura and surrounding Jing Wufeng from all sides.

Nangong Xiu finally caught his breath, quickly retreated, took out a few elixirs and consumed them to recover his injuries and Law Power.

Whoosh!

The pursued True Lord Bawu also ventured into the gloomy and dark Sea Flag Water Domain.

"Fellow Daoist Blackwater has finally arrived."

True Lord Bawu was seriously injured and his vital energy was greatly depleted. He hurriedly went to meet up with True Lord Ming Shui and Nangong Xiu.

"Perfect timing! The three of us, using the Sea Flag Water Domain, can easily trap Jing Wufeng and hold him until Fellow Daoist Jin Kun and the others arrive."

The Law Power spiritual pressure of the Nascent Soul Middle Stage True Lord Ming Shui of the Underworld, accompanied by towering waves, overwhelmed the entire area.

A black wave rose up, transforming into a soft black platform that supported the three: True Lord Ming Shui, Nangong Xiu, True Lord Bawu.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, True Lord Bawu consumed some elixirs to regulate his breathing and recover.

Nangong Xiu had already absorbed the elixir, and his Law Power had returned to a stable state. He stood behind the two of them.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, you will be here shortly—"

The order from the True Lord Ming Shui was only halfway through when a sudden change occurred!

Clang!

Nangong Xiu unleashed Blade Drawing Technique, slashing out a thunderous crimson-blue blade aura that instantly swept past True Lord Ming Shui and True Lord Bawu.

Pfft!

Flesh and bones flew everywhere, and the ancient sword was stained with blood.

"Nangong Xiu-- "

A cold, furious voice echoed Sea Flag Water Domain.

The domineering and fierce blade energy, tens of feet long, simultaneously severed both True Lord Ming Shui and True Lord Bawu in half at the waist.

"Ah..."

True Lord Bawu screamed in agony. He was caught off guard while taking pills and regulating his breathing, and was completely struck by the domineering sword energy comparable to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

The blade's energy pierced the body, instantly shattering the internal organs. Even a near-fourth-level body refinement cultivator was utterly overwhelmed and couldn't withstand it.

In an instant, the physical body of the True Lord Bawu was destroyed, and an invisible sword intent penetrated his Nascent Soul soul.

The consciousness of the True Lord Bawu trembled coldly, and his Nascent Soul Spirit Body's escape speed slowed down by a beat.

Whoosh!

The Nascent Soul Spirit Body had just escaped from the destroyed physical body.

A few strands of Silver Ripple Light Threads, crackling with electric arcs, swept by, creating faint folds and shadows in the space, blocking its path and binding the Nascent Soul of the True Lord Bawu layer by layer.

Swish!

Jing Wufeng teleported to the scene and took out a silver-white bottle.

A wisp of silver wind swept through the bottle, drawing the Nascent Soul Spirit Body bound like a rice dumpling into it, and then affixed a Sealing Talisman to the bottle.

From the True Lord Bawu was beheaded to the moment his Nascent Soul escaped and was captured, only a breath or two had passed.

Whoosh!

At the same time, the True Lord Ming Shui, who was cut in two, turned into a pool of black water, splashing a trail of blood on the spot.

The farthest corner of the Sea Flag water boundary.

Black waves rose up.

It revealed the beautiful figure of the True Lord Ming Shui with his long hair reaching his waist.

The woman's cold and beautiful face was pale, and a tear was cut into her blue-black dress, revealing a large expanse of her pale, snow-white skin.

"Nangong Xiu! How dare you break your promise and betray us—"

The True Lord Ming Shui gritted his teeth, his face was gloomy, and his bright, cold eyes were fixed on Nangong Xiu, who had just launched the attack.

If she hadn't been in the Sea Flag Water Domain, where she could have used her Divine Ability to dodge the fatal attack in an instant, it wouldn't have been just a simple wound.

Wow!

Nangong Xiu the hilt of his sword, enduring the excruciating pain coursing through his soul, and spat out a mouthful of blood.

This is the backlash of breaking the oath. Even though most of it was mitigated beforehand by Jing Wufeng's Secret Method, it was still extremely painful.

"Ahem... Fellow Daoist Jing saved me. Besides, he offered a higher price!"

Nangong Xiu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, showing no remorse whatsoever, and said matter-of-factly.

Years ago, he was wanted and pursued by the Heavenly Sword Pavilion and was seriously injured. It was Jing Wufeng who secretly helped him escape.

On the surface, the two had clashed and were at odds. Nangong Xiu was defeated by True Lord Jingtian, but he was convinced of his defeat and benefited greatly from the latter's guidance.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, you have already repaid my favor by going this far. What happens next is none of your concern."

Jing Wufeng smiled calmly and bowed respectfully.

"Be careful! Although True Lord Ming Shui is only a newly Nascent Soul Middle Stage -Nascent Soul cultivator, he is quite capable of protecting himself in the Sea Flag Water Domain."

Despite the backlash from his injuries, Nangong Xiu returned the greeting.

With Jing Wufeng, in coordination with Lan Chang'an outside, cleaved a gap in the Sea Flag Water Domain.

Nangong Xiu the hilt of his sword, remaining vigilant, as he passed Lan Chang'an.

One in, one out.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, you've worked hard."

Lan Chang'an smiled and gave him a friendly look.

In the initial planning, including the uncertain Ghost Lord Asura, the enemy might have the strength of eight True Lord.

If it weren't for Nangong Xiu, a hidden asset who greatly increased the chances of winning, Lan Chang'an wouldn't have easily participated in such a dangerous operation.

When Lan Chang'an entered the Sea Flag Water Domain.

Jing Wufeng used his spatial movement Movement Method, the [Voidless Blade] appearing and disappearing intermittently, to actively entangle True Lord Ming Shui.

"True Lord Xiang, now only True Lord Ming Shui remains. Let's join forces and try to kill this woman before ' Old Monster Jinkun ' arrives, to prevent future troubles!"

(End of this chapter)