Golden Immortal Combat, Unforeseen Disaster

After being ambushed by the Leopard Spirit last time, Li Yi realized he was indeed lacking a defensive Magic Treasure. He touched the Green Lotus Ancient Sword; there was no need for an offensive Magic Treasure.

In reality, Li Yi had realized this problem a long time ago. However, his opponents were mainly at the Mystic Immortal level, and coupled with Li Yi's desire to temper his Sword Dao through life-and-death struggles, he wasn't in a hurry to find a defensive Spiritual Treasure.

The situation was different now. It was becoming difficult for Li Yi to find opponents at the Mystic Immortal realm. He might be facing Golden Immortals from now on. Since Li Yi hadn't broken through to Golden Immortal yet, the difference of a major realm meant that even with his formidable Sword Arts, it would be hard to resist. While tempering was important, he wouldn't seek death. At this point, a defensive Spiritual Treasure became very important.

With the speed of "Sword Light Flying Wings," as long as he wasn't instantly defeated, Li Yi had a high chance of escaping pursuit from a Golden Immortal.

Of course, Li Yi could also seek help from his Main Body. However, Li Yi had his pride. Although both originated from the same entity, they were independent. If it wasn't a life-or-death crisis with no other recourse, Li Yi would never ask his Main Body for help. He would handle it himself if he could.

Actually, Li Yi's storage space contained quite a few defensive Magic Treasures, all spoils of war obtained on the battlefield. But to his disappointment, most were ordinary Houtian Spiritual Treasures, and some were significantly damaged, making them of little use to Li Yi.

In any case, it was unlikely he could break through to Golden Immortal in a short period. Li Yi decided to steel himself and, even if it meant traversing countless mountains and rivers, find a defensive Magic Treasure that truly suited him.

Truly, man sits in his house, and disaster falls from the sky. Just as Li Yi was pondering where to find a Magic Treasure, two streams of light, one red and one blue, along with two green ones, appeared before him.

Among them, the blue and two green figures were clearly a group, surrounding the red figure. Li Yi knew there must be some conflict between these four, and a fight was bound to break out soon.

Li Yi could tell at a glance that all four were Golden Immortals. The red-robed elder was a late-stage Golden Immortal, the blue-clothed youth was a mid-stage Golden Immortal, and the two middle-aged men dressed in green, with dark complexions and a single horn on their heads, were clearly transformed alien beasts and late-stage Golden Immortals. The two seemed to implicitly follow the youth's lead.

Li Yi knew he couldn't make any sudden moves at this moment, or he would be the first target. Thus, he remained still, coldly observing the unfolding events.

As expected, the blue-clothed youth glanced over. Seeing Li Yi's discretion, he turned his attention back to the red-robed elder.

"Huo Yunzi, don't blame me for being unreasonable. You have two choices," the blue-clothed youth said arrogantly. "First, hand over the top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure 'Thunder Cloud Pagoda,' and I'll let you go. Second, surrender to my Heaven and Earth Sacred Dynasty, temporarily hand over the Spiritual Treasure for my management, and it will be returned to you after we reach the Sacred Dynasty."

When mentioning the "Thunder Cloud Pagoda," a hidden glint of greed flashed in the blue-clothed youth's eyes. Even the two middle-aged men behind him, with single horns, looked greedy. They glanced at the youth, and deep within their eyes, a hint of venom appeared. They, two dignified late-stage Golden Immortals and transformed Yi Shou, were actually controlled by this youth's Old Ancestor's Soul, and forced to act as bodyguards. Truly damnable.

Li Yi was also greatly surprised upon hearing "top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure." In the Hong Huang realm, many Grand Unity Golden Immortals used ordinary Innate Spiritual Treasures. Only those titans or Grand Unity Golden Immortals of higher status possessed Innate Spiritual Treasures.

If this news got out, it would surely drive countless people mad. Thinking of this, Li Yi froze. To prevent the news from spreading, the youth would definitely not let him go. Li Yi's expression turned grim, but he didn't act rashly, waiting for his opportunity.

"Hmph, I, Hong Yunzi, have cultivated for over a million years. What kind of devious tricks haven't I seen?" Hong Yunzi said with a mocking smile. "I fear that as soon as I hand over the 'Thunder Cloud Pagoda,' you'll come for me next."

Speaking of which, Hong Yunzi felt a sense of helplessness. This Spiritual Treasure had appeared near his cave dwelling. Hong Yunzi was ecstatic upon obtaining it. To prevent the news from leaking, he had even killed all the cultivators in the vicinity before immediately relocating. He had initially thought he had done a flawless job, but before he could even fully refine it, someone had come knocking. Indeed, walls have ears.

"Haha, haha," the youth burst into laughter, completely unfazed by his scheme being exposed. "Hong Yunzi, I admit I want the 'Thunder Cloud Pagoda.' So what? It's just your bad luck, your misfortune for obtaining something you shouldn't have."

"Fine, fine. Even if I die, I won't let you have it easy," Hong Yunzi said with a sinister look.

"Attack, Tian Jiao, Di Jiao," the blue-clothed youth commanded the two green-robed middle-aged men.

Tian Jiao formed a hand seal towards the ground and then grabbed downwards. Instantly, the entire earth began to roll like waves. Numerous mud and stone dragons, hundreds of meters long with distinct scales, roared as they coiled behind Tian Jiao, looking down upon Hong Yunzi.

"Hundred Dragon Soar, go," Tian Jiao pointed at Hong Yunzi. "Roar..." The hundreds of mud and stone dragons let out a low, earth-shattering roar and surged towards Hong Yunzi.

"Hmph, mere mudfish, what can you do to me?" Although he said this, it was clear Hong Yunzi looked grave. "Heavenly Fire Scorch," a stream of fire emerged from his mouth, condensing continuously until it transformed into a red firebird. "Chirp," it spread its hundred-zhang wings of fire and flew towards the mud and stone dragons.

For a moment, dragon roars and bird chirps echoed through the heavens and earth.

The blue-clothed youth and Di Jiao, seeing that the two were evenly matched, joined the fray.

The blue-clothed youth reached into his storage space, and a blue spear appeared before him. He then continuously formed hand seals, causing ripples of water to emanate from the spear. Azure water vapor continuously drifted from the surroundings, forming a massive vortex in the air, emitting waves of terrifying pressure.

Hong Yunzi, under the combined assault of Tian Jiao and Di Jiao, suddenly felt a premonition. He looked up and saw the vortex swirling in the sky. His heart leaped in alarm. Gritting his teeth, he summoned the Thunder Cloud Pagoda, which he had only refined one-third of.

The entire Thunder Cloud Pagoda was entwined with wisps of lightning. As soon as it appeared, it caused wind and clouds to surge, and dark clouds formed in the sky. This was also due to Hong Yunzi's incomplete refinement; otherwise, he could have controlled it with Hand Seals and wouldn't have automatically attracted thunderclouds.

The Thunder Cloud Pagoda trembled incessantly, its lightning flashing as if it were about to break free from control. Hong Yunzi's veins bulged, sweat dripping down his cheeks as he struggled to control the Thunder Cloud Pagoda.

Seeing that the youth's Magic Treasure was fully activated, Hong Yunzi hardened his heart, struck his chest, and spat a mouthful of Essence Blood onto the Thunder Cloud Pagoda. The Thunder Cloud Pagoda finally stabilized.

This was his own Essence Blood, and it would take an unknown amount of time to recover. Thinking of this, Hong Yunzi's gaze turned fierce, and he raised the Thunder Cloud Pagoda. "Boom, boom, boom..." Wisps of lightning coiled around the Thunder Cloud Pagoda, forming a pillar of lightning.

"Die," the blue-clothed youth uttered the final hand seal and tossed the massive blue vortex he was holding with both hands towards Hong Yunzi.

"Kill," Hong Yunzi pointed his right hand at the blue-clothed youth, and the Thunder Cloud Pagoda transformed into a giant arrow entwined with terrifying lightning dragons, shooting towards him.

Seeing the terrifying power of the two Innate Spiritual Treasures, Tian Jiao and Di Jiao continuously set up defensive Restrictions on themselves.

"Rumble, rumble, rumble..." The giant vortex and the lightning arrow collided. The entire sky flickered and seemed to collapse. The terrifying fluctuations flattened several thousand-zhang high mountains in the vicinity, and a deep pit hundreds of zhang wide appeared in the center.

As the world gradually cleared, Hong Yunzi was covered in blood, and blood also seeped from the corner of the blue-clothed youth's mouth. Tian Jiao and Di Jiao were in disarray.

"I will have my revenge," Hong Yunzi glared fiercely at the youth. Burning his Essence Blood, he transformed into a red streak of light, enveloping the Thunder Cloud Pagoda, and instantly flew away.

A sharp light flashed in Li Yi's eyes, and a pair of silver, radiant wings appeared on his back. He flew away in the opposite direction of Hong Yunzi.

"Bastard, trying to run? No way," the youth's face turned ashen. "Di Jiao, you go deal with that brat. Tian Jiao, you come with me to deal with Hong Yunzi."

Li Yi watched the approaching blue light from behind and sneered inwardly. You want to race me? You'll just end up frustrated. However, this was a good whetstone. He could always run if he couldn't win. With this thought, Li Yi gradually slowed down.