Severed Arm of Spirit Transmutation! Fishing in Troubled Waters Unearths Old Qiao

Within the four Inner Domain, layers of dense fog pressed down from the ever-expanding gap in the Spirit Thunder Layer, making the sky appear as if it had shrunk by half.

Beneath the Sky Dome, many mountain ranges seemed to be suffocating under the pressure of the surging mist and waves of spiritual power.

Figures emanating subtle spiritual light floated in the air, looking down at the earth below.

At this moment, more shadowy figures radiating spiritual power flew out from the gap that had opened up behind the curtain.

Even the weakest among them were Golden Core Great Cultivator, their bodies radiating a faint light, numbering in the hundreds.

Judging from this scale, the invading External Dao Malevolent Cultivator seem to be powerful figures from many different forces who have come together to treat this action after the curtain is broken as a carnival of resource plunder.

However, when the people flew below and saw the collapsed and sunken mountains, and a severed arm lying quietly in a deep crater that looked like it had been smashed by a heavy blow, they all changed color, held their breath, and felt a tremor in their hearts.

Even though the arm was broken, it still emitted strong spiritual energy fluctuations, as if it could crush several Golden Core Cultivators with a single hand.

The Flesh and Blood at the fracture site was full of vitality, attracting Spiritual Qi to converge, radiating a glow, and forming a breathtaking Spiritual Qi field that affected the surrounding feng shui. The Flesh and Blood even seemed to be wriggling and recovering.

This is clearly a section of the arm of a Spirit Transmutation Dao Lord; a single arm is enough to naturally evolve into a spiritual realm.

Transforming into a spirit means transforming the nascent soul into a spirit. After the power of the nascent soul is dissipated, most of it is absorbed by the primordial spirit, and a small portion is absorbed by the physical body.

The Physical Body can transform into a Dao-like existence, full of vitality and surging power.

As long as the Primordial Spirit remains intact, even if the physical body is damaged, it can heal itself by absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and earth.

Therefore, Nascent Soul True Lord needs to Body Seizing after his Physical Body is damaged, while Spirit Transformation cultivator only needs to pay a price to restore his damaged Physical Body.

But who has such great power as to tear off the arm of Spirit Transmutation Dao Lord?

The numerous Golden Core and Nascent Soul Cultivator were flying down at this moment had already received the intelligence.

They were well aware that this was the arm of their own Nascent Spirit Transmutation Dao Lord Pei Shenshu.

They also knew that the Spirit Transformation who tore off his arm was named Venerable Lord.

Because they understood this, they were all feeling suppressed and apprehensive, and began to feel a sense of wariness and awe towards this land that had been the subject of so many rumors.

They are only second-tier cultivators. Before their powerful cultivators can enter this Cultivation World, they will find it difficult to gain much of an advantage, and their power will be suppressed. They must act cautiously.

"Kukaka--"

At this moment, a series of deafening roars erupted from the sky overhead, and gradually a sinister, dark red demonic Devil Qi appeared.

It resembled a giant sphere, covered with scarlet veins like thick blood vessels, within which something seemed to wriggle, like the evil placenta of some creature.

The sphere appeared from behind the gap in the curtain above, seemingly trying to burst out of the gap, emanating a crazy and sinister demonic Devil Qi.

The moment the surging Devil Qi appeared, many cultivators inexplicably felt that the repulsive and restrictive force from this world seemed to have weakened considerably, as if it had been shared.

A colossal demonic shadow suddenly flew in from afar, burrowed into the Spirit Thunder Layer, and let out a series of terrifying laughs, actively meeting the descending surging Devil Qi.

"Mochao Kingdom Lord!"

The eleven Nascent Soul True Lord floating in the air changed their expressions slightly.

At that moment, a chilling voice echoed in their minds.

"Proceed with the plan; the main resistance in this land has been driven out."

"You have used the power of the demon immortals to set up the Ten Thousand Devils Blood Sacrifice Dao Domain, carrying out a century-long plan. With the Devilish Immortal Way lineage, you are polluting and eroding the barriers of other lineages in this world, further weakening the Great Curtain Barrier."

The eleven Nascent Soul True Lord exchanged glances, nodded, and, after receiving their orders, each led a group of Golden Core Cultivator and flew off in different directions.

In the distance, amidst the ruins of numerous Immortal Sect, many native cultivators have been enslaved.

Their hair was disheveled, their faces ashen, and their fate was the same as that of mortals who had been ravaged by cultivators in the past. They were shackled and bound, their spiritual Spiritual Qi restricted, and lined up like animals being herded into a deep pit that had been dug far away.

Several Outer Dao Golden Core Cultivator, radiating intense spiritual power, hovered in the air like several great suns, their spiritual flames overwhelming and their spiritual power intimidating the many prisoners below.

One of them, a Golden Core cultivator, spoke with a voice as loud as thunder, coldly shouting.

"The strongest cultivators in your Southeast Two Regions have fled like stray dogs, and your strongest sects have either been destroyed or have vanished. What hope do you have left?"

They abandoned you! You useless bunch of good-for-nothings!

They betrayed you and didn't take you with them because you weren't worth taking with them!

You are all trash! Garbage!

Do you harbor resentment?

Then let them harbor resentment!

Resentment! Resentment! Resentment!!!

Many cultivators trembled as they looked at their mud-covered, bound feet and the heavy shackles, their fists clenched, and intense resentment gradually surfaced in their eyes.

Why?

Why is it that the war was started by them, yet they, ordinary monks, have to pay the price in the end?

Why do all the powerful figures flee, while ordinary cultivators like us are forced to sacrifice our lives for the enemy?

Unfair!

How incredibly unfair!

A powerful force of resentment began to brew and condense within the cultivators who were lining up to enter the deep pit!

Above the clouds near the Fallen Forbidden Zone of the Southern Region, several large spirit ships flew silently in the sky.

These spirit boats belong to the Dragon Transformation Sect. They traversed the outskirts of the Eastern Region and crossed the Ming River before finally arriving near this Fallen Forbidden Zone in the Southern Region.

The Southeast Two Regions are no longer safe.

The route they took was now the safest route from the Eastern Region to the Southern Region.

The spirit boat was filled with the resources and wealth accumulated by the sect over the years, and it was also packed with sect disciples, along with some Lineage cultivators who were related to the sect.

At this moment, many people looked worried and bewildered.

The collapse of the alliance of sects in the Southeast Two Regions was too sudden, so sudden that the vast majority of cultivators were completely baffled by the situation.

I don't understand why so-called Outer Dao cultivators suddenly barged in.

They also couldn't understand why the strongest Tiandao Sect and the most historically significant and profound Longevity Sect had suddenly been defeated and fled.

Only the higher-ups knew about this, Shangguan Linjiang, the sect leader of the Dragon Transformation Sect, was naturally aware of it.

"Sect Master, is it still possible for us to escape through the Fallen Forbidden Zone?"

Inside a spirit boat as large as a mountain, several Golden Core Elders from the Dragon Transformation Sect surrounded Dragon Transformation True Lord Shangguan Linjiang and asked him questions.

Shangguan Linjiang looked complicated and tired, and said, "I can't be sure either, after all, the situation inside the Fallen Forbidden Zone is very dangerous and complicated."

He paused for a moment, then said, "But since the route was given by Senior Qu, there should be a chance. It's just that I'm afraid our comrades in the Southern Cloud Sea won't give us a way out."

Another Golden Core Elder said indignantly, "The Tiandao Sect and the Longevity Sect were the first to flee. If they hadn't, we might not have had no chance of winning this battle. The route given by the Qu Shenzong might not have been safe either."

"Siqing! Don't talk nonsense!"

Shangguan Linjiang reprimanded, and seeing the elders fall silent, he raised his eyebrows and said, "I will not blame the disciples below for not knowing the situation. But you, as elders, must not be so unwise."

This great battle was truly a case of the two northwestern regions being a den of snakes and rats, colluding and acting as sinners in the four regions. They had been plotting for a long time to bring in Outer Dao and evil people to invade.

If we have to blame someone, we can only blame these beasts in the Northwest region, and the Vajra Putuo Gate for betraying us at the crucial moment.

The Tiandao Sect, the Longevity Sect, and fellow Daoists from the Shu Sword Pavilion and the Five Elements Escape Sect all fought with all their might until the very end.

Especially Senior Qu, who did his best to prevent the curtain from shattering and drew fire for our safe evacuation, buying us time. Now, Senior Qu's current condition is unknown.

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. Ji Siqing, who had spoken first, continued, "What about the Longevity Sect? They arranged for their Dao Child to escape beforehand, and at the crucial moment, they even took the entire sect Mountain Gate with them and suddenly left."

Shangguan Linjiang sighed and said, "Siqing, you must understand the purpose and significance of these Outer Dao who have invaded."

They've set their sights on the lineage of Cultivation World in our region.

At that time, the Tiandao Sect was in dire straits, and the Longevity Sect was also trapped.

If we don't seek a way out, it's one thing for people to die, but if the Immortal Celestial Lineage External Dao Malevolent Cultivator, that would be the greatest loss to our Outer Dao Cultivation World. It would also strengthen the power of their heretical lineage, and the situation would only get worse.

As the saying goes, "Where there's life, there's hope."

You should all understand this principle. Besides, they don't owe us anything.

Upon hearing this, the elders fell silent once more.

Indeed, if we're talking about owing something, the Tiandao Sect and the Longevity Sect don't owe any sect or Rogue Cultivator anything; at most, they've disappointed people.

That's how the world has always been: big fish eat small fish, and small fish eat shrimp.

What reason would it make for the strong, who are focused on self-preservation, to help the weak when they need to protect themselves?

Not eating you is already an act of mercy; to point out a way out is even more benevolent. What right does the weak have to ask for more?

Eastern Immortal Sea.

A few white clouds drifted lightly across the sky, and the sea was as blue and clear as the sky, shimmering with silver light like brocade.

Chen Dengming rode the Bai Mao leopard, amidst the spiritual light of a group of cultivators, and flew towards the rather bustling sea area in the distance.

Not far away on the sea, several spirit boats were already hovering, and several groups of cultivators, seemingly from different Cultivation Family, were fighting, while many other cultivators gathered around to watch the spectacle.

As more and more spiritual lights flew in from the distant sky, and as he listened to the excited shouts of the Rogue Cultivator around him, Chen Dengming felt somewhat helpless.

What the hell is going on?

This twenty-fourth blessed land, which we stumbled upon along the way, seems to have already been discovered.

Moreover, judging from the surrounding discussions, this blessed land seemed to have just been discovered and was regarded as an ancient immortal cave abode that had not yet been excavated, attracting the attention of many Immortal Sect Dao Gate cultivators from the surrounding islands.

This is troublesome.

It has been more than a month since he left the Wind Chime Sect.

I'm drifting in the celestial sea, and I'm almost getting depressed from it.

As the number of blessed lands recorded on the map rapidly dwindles, there are now very few unexplored blessed lands left. Just when we finally discovered this newly discovered one, it was already taken by someone else.

According to the Four Seas Common Pact, now that this blessed land has been discovered by the Lineage cultivators of the Eastern Immortal Sea, it is no longer considered an undiscovered resource.

Cultivators from all over the world are eligible to compete, but those from outside the four seas are not.

"I'm not qualified to compete, but this blessed land is currently unclaimed. I'll try to fish in troubled waters later. If no strong person makes a move and there are many benefits to be had, I'll just take advantage of the situation and leave."

With the mindset that he couldn't come for nothing, Chen Dengming pondered in his mind while listening to the discussions of some Rogue Cultivator around him.

"Alas, I've heard that this immortal's cave abode is likely related to the Daoist lineage! It was first discovered by a guest elder recently hired by the He Family."

As a result, the news leaked out, and both the An Family Tan Family joined the competition. Tsk tsk. Too many wolves, too little meat!

Mentioning these major Cultivation Family made many of the surrounding Rogue Cultivator flinch, their faces showing fear and their eyes darting around.

Chen Dengming's heart stirred. He was always eager to see a good show. If he wanted to fish in troubled waters, he had to stir them up first.

He manipulated the Martial Immortal Clone that had blended into the crowd.

"What a coward! So what if they're from the An Family He Family Tan Family? They're all involved, and we've all seen it now."

"Once that underwater cave abode opens, we'll swarm in and grab it. Do you think these three families can stop so many of us?"

Upon hearing this, many Rogue Cultivators were eager to act, but some calm individuals turned to look at Chen Dengming's clone.

Seeing that he was a burly man with an arrogant demeanor, a wolfish gaze, and a sharp look, they all looked away.

"That's right! We're all Rogue Cultivator, so we're all fearless. Let's be a little more arrogant in our words and actions."

If there really is treasure inside that cave abode later, we'll all rush in together. With so many of us, let's see who's lucky and who's unlucky."

Another female cultivator in black, whose appearance was ordinary but whose temperament was quite good, chimed in. This was naturally another Heavenly Immortal Clone of Chen Dengming.

An old man standing nearby sneered, "Fellow Daoist, you make it sound so easy. Everyone understands the principle of 'better you than me.' Fellow Daoist, do you dare to be the first to charge forward later?"

Chen Dengming smiled.

He doesn't dare?

Of course he dares!

The only loss was one Heavenly Immortal Clone.

He immediately manipulated his Heavenly Immortal Clone and said, "What is there to be afraid of? The bold get rich, the timid starve; fortune favors the bold."

"Perhaps there are breakthrough pills inside that cave abode that can help me break through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, and there might even be quite a few Foundation Establishment."

Upon hearing this, many Rogue Cultivators' breathing became slightly disordered. Seeing such a female senior so bold and inspiring, striving and forging ahead, some male cultivators were even more motivated.

Especially among the many Qi Cultivation High Level cultivators, their hearts pounded, and some became restless.

At this moment, a cultivator wearing a tall crown flew close to Chen Dengming, bowed, and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, I see that you have a distinguished bearing and your mount is also extraordinary. Why not join our team and work together to seize the treasure later?"

Chen Dengming had already noticed that this person was observing him in the dark. When he turned around, he found that the cultivator's companions were all quite strong.

These are cultivators from some unknown sect or clan, all of whom are Foundation Establishment cultivators. They certainly have a chance to seize the treasure.

Before Chen Dengming could express his opinion, the Black Cloud Leopard beneath him, which had been shrunk in size after being dyed white, was already subconsciously puffing out its chest and showing off its aura after being praised.

Chen Dengming immediately kicked the Black Cloud Leopard in the belly, and bowed with a smile, flattered, "I am flattered by this fellow Daoist, but I am a coward and my strength is also humble."

This wealth and fortune are simply out of my reach; it is truly a pity, a great pity!

Chen Dengming shook his head, and amidst the astonished and speechless gazes of the invited cultivators, he pulled the Black Cloud Leopard and shrank into the crowd.

At this moment, one of the three groups of cultivators fighting in the sea below had already been quickly defeated.

The defeated side let out a loud shout and scattered in all directions. A group of enslaved sea beasts were also frightened and jumped around in the water, creating a chaotic scene.

Just then, a man in the He Family cultivators suddenly displayed great power and threw out a bracelet-shaped Law Treasure that shone with dazzling light.

The Law Treasure suddenly swelled in the wind, transforming into a giant wheel tens of feet high, whipping up waves as high as city walls that surged and crashed forward, its formation resembling a thousand galloping warhorses charging into battle against the enemy.

The An Family cultivators who remained in the arena were all severely injured and blasted away.

The giant ship roared with deafening thunder, like cannon fire or the howling of a forest, as it cleaved the sea surface, creating a passage and heading straight for the cave abode deep in the ocean.

"False Core Great Cultivator!"

"The guest elder of the He Family is actually False Core Great Cultivator!"

Many Rogue Cultivator exclaimed in surprise, and some who were originally eager to make a move felt as if they had been doused with cold water.

Among the crowd, Chen Dengming's expression also changed as he stared in astonishment at the giant ship that had plowed through the seawater and carried a group of the He Family downstream.

"The Primordial Qi Bracelet? Old Qiao?"

His Divine Sense instantly locked onto the False Core Cultivator radiating spiritual power within the giant ship. Unexpectedly, his attempt to fish in troubled waters had led him to uncover an acquaintance?

Qiao Zhaoxian was wielding the Primordial Qi Bracelet, suddenly froze, keenly sensing an extremely strong threat. A master had locked onto him, and his heart sank.

He is currently severely injured and can only exert the strength of a pseudo-core cultivator. He thought that by concealing his identity and plotting to seize the treasures in this blessed land recorded on the sect's map, he could quickly recover from his injuries.

Unexpectedly, it attracted powerful figures so quickly?

Just then, he suddenly heard a familiar, teasing voice transmitted through his Divine Sense.

"Old Qiao, I didn't expect this. You're quite the actor, aren't you? Playing dumb to fool others, huh? Tell me your plan, or I might just take what I have."

"Chen Baimao!!" Qiao Zhaoxian's eyes widened.

At this moment, on the sea, Chen Dengming's Heavenly Immortal Clone took the lead, shouting as it charged towards the water below.

"Charge! Fortune favors the bold! The daring get rich, the timid starve!"

A group of rogue Rogue Cultivator, who had been intimidated by the False Core Great Cultivator from the He Family and dared not make a move, heard this shout and saw that the Foundation Establishment female cultivator at the front had repelled the He Family members in a single exchange. They were immediately filled with admiration and thought to themselves, "What a heroine who is just as capable as any man!"

Instantly, many Rogue Cultivator seemed to have been injected with adrenaline, their fighting spirit soaring, and they rushed down, creating chaos in the scene.

Chen Dengming rode his Bai Mao leopard at a distance, leaving his two clones to charge into battle while awaiting Qiao Zhaoxian's response.

Whatever Old Qiao's plans are, since the other party has concealed their identity and strength, they probably have some concerns, and stirring up trouble would be best.

It's easier to fish in troubled waters. The role of a group of Rogue Cultivator is limited to stirring up trouble; they pose little threat.