Twenty Years (That's All for Today)

Twenty years have passed quickly.

On a vast plain, hundreds of thousands of cultivators were engaged in fierce battles.

Multicolored lights illuminated the sky, accompanied by rolling air currents.

A deafening roar resounded, and a huge ball of Cyan Thunder Light lit up the sky.

A Yellow-Shirted Big Man held a long yellow staff. With a flick of his wrist, a series of staff shadows appeared, like towering peaks, crashing down on the opposite side.

The heavy shadows of the staffs disappeared into the Cyan Thunder Light, like mud sinking into the sea, without making a sound.

A ball of Cyan Fire Light lit up behind the Yellow-Shirted Big Man, and a huge Cyan Fire Phoenix appeared, its head red and radiating terrifying heat.

The Yellow-Shirted Big Man realized something was wrong and was about to dodge when a sharp, piercing screech rang out. He felt an invisible giant fist smash into his head, making him dizzy.

The Cyan Fire Phoenix collided with the Body-Protecting Spirit Light of the Yellow-Shirted Big Man, and a burst of Yellow-Shirted Big Man Cyan Flame engulfed his figure, causing the Body-Protecting Spirit Light to dim.

A thick Silver Thunder Pillar ripped through the sky and struck the Yellow-Shirted Big Man with pinpoint accuracy, enveloping his body in Yellow-Shirted Big Man light.

As the Cyan Thunder Light dissipated, a faint Cyan Light Screen enveloped Shen Long, who held a long spear shimmering with golden light in his hand.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and a blinding red light shone from his back. A pair of wings, swirling with red light, appeared, radiating astonishing Spiritual Qi. These were the Law Treasure Wind and Wind-Fire Wings, which Shen Long had obtained through Merit Points. They could be used to perform Wind Evasion Technique and Fire Escape Technique, though their effects were certainly not as good as the Wind Evasion Technique of the Golden-Winged Wind Peng.

Shen Long exchanged for this treasure simply to conceal his strength; he didn't want to attract too much attention and hadn't used the Spirit Treasure in battle.

More than twenty years have passed since the war began. The combined number of Nascent Soul Cultivator who have fallen from the Human Race and Barbarian Race exceeds forty, most of whom are from the Barbarian Race. Over a thousand Core Formation Cultivator have been killed or wounded. Many forces have been crippled. The Mystic Yang Sect has lost two Nascent Soul Cultivator, and Fairy Skyfire is seriously injured. The Tyrant Blade Villa, Purple Firmament Gate, and Seven Rosy Clouds Sect have all lost two Nascent Soul Cultivator, suffering heavy losses.

Du Yinyin was also seriously injured by the enemy, and Black Phoenix was also injured. If Shen Long hadn't intervened in time, she would definitely be dead.

Han Lun, Su Susu, Wang Yinghu, and other experts were all injured. In particular, Wang Yinghu was ambushed by Barbarian Race cultivators using the Soul-Extinguishing Bead, suffering severe damage to his soul and falling into a coma. He was forced to withdraw from the front lines. The Barbarian Race side also suffered significant losses, with the High Priest High Priest of five major tribes seriously injured and two major tribes killed. Wu Xiao had no choice but to summon three major tribes, gathering the strength of fifteen major tribes to finally stop the Human Race attack.

Shen Long made a name for himself with his two mutated fourth-tier Spirit Insect and powerful physique. Since the start of the war, he has killed five Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivators, achieving remarkable feats. Of course, a Nascent Soul Cultivator named True Monarch Northern Cold has a greater reputation for killing ten Nascent Soul Cultivator cultivators in a row. As a result, whenever True Monarch Northern Cold True Monarch Northern Cold appears, the Barbarian Race send two Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators to besiege him. In their last encounter, True Monarch Northern Cold disguised himself and was recognized as soon as he made a move. He was ambushed by the Nascent Soul Late Stage Barbarian Race cultivator and seriously injured.

Both Human Race and Barbarian Race select their strongest warriors to deal with the enemy's strongest warriors; the greater the reputation, the more likely they are to be targeted.

With a gentle flap of his red wings, Shen Long vanished from the spot.

The next moment, Shen Long appeared behind the Yellow-Shirted Big Man, brandishing his Golden Long Spear and charging Yellow-Shirted Big Man.

Just as the Yellow-Shirted Big Man was about to dodge, another piercing screech rang out. His head slumped, and he lost his balance, nearly falling from the sky.

The Golden Long Spear struck the Yellow-Shirted Big Man's Body-Protecting Spirit Light, like the last straw that broke the camel's back Body-Protecting Spirit Light shattered, and Cyan Flame engulfed the Yellow-Shirted Big Man's body, causing him to let out a scream.

The Barbarian Race's physical body was very strong, but it still couldn't withstand the Fourth-Order Spirit Flame.

With a loud bang, his body exploded, and a Nascent Soul flew out of his body. Before it had flown far, Shen Long caught it, attached a silver Talisman, and put it into a Golden Jade Box.

Shen Long searched the corpse for valuables, and the corpse was burned to ashes by the Fourth-Order Spirit Flame. He put the Iron Tail Scorpion back into his Spirit Beast Bag and flew back to Barbarian-Resisting City.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, this is the sixth Nascent Soul Cultivator you have killed. Congratulations!"

Qin Guanglin offered his congratulations, but his tone was weak.

He was injured by the Barbarian Race monks and has not yet recovered.

"Just lucky."

Shen Long said modestly.

He chatted with the other Nascent Soul Cultivator, and after the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, both sides withdrew their troops.

Shen Long arrived at the General Affairs Hall, retrieved the Nascent Soul of the Yellow-Shirted Big Man, and Qi Shan readily awarded Shen Long a large sum of Merit Points.

"Senior Shen, congratulations! If this trend continues, you'll definitely be able to accumulate enough merit to exchange for a Spirit Treasure Merit Points."

Qi Shan said with a smile.

Shen Long has now made a name for himself. His alchemy skills are superb, his strength is formidable, and he also possesses a mutated fourth-order Spirit Insect. His reputation has spread far and wide.

"I hope so..."

Before Shen Long could finish speaking, the two Spirit Beast Bag at his waist swayed slightly.

Shen Long's expression changed slightly. He transformed into a streak of Red Escape Light and soared away, leaving Barbarian-Resisting City and flying towards the rear.

After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Shen Long appeared in the sky above a vast Cyan Bamboo Forest.

He patted the two Spirit Beast Bag at his waist, and the Green-Eyed Spirit Fox and the Fire Qilin Beast flew out of the Spirit Beast Bag, heading in different directions.

A deafening roar of thunder echoed from high above, and two enormous Thunder Cloud appeared in the sky, accompanied by flashes of lightning and thunder.

"To attempt to break through to the fourth tier simultaneously is indeed rare."

Shen Long asked in surprise.

The Green-Eyed Spirit Fox consumed several fourth-tier Demon Fox Demon Core, and the Fire Qilin Beast consumed several fourth-tier fire-attribute Demon Core before attempting to break through to the fourth tier. Considering that Shen Long had been in the Nascent Soul stage for over a hundred years, they had consumed a large number of Beast Rearing Pill and high-tier Demon Core, and it was time for them to attempt to break through to the fourth tier as well.

Two thunderclaps rang out, and two thick silver lightning bolts ripped through the sky, heading straight for the Green-Eyed Spirit Fox and the Fire Qilin Beast.

Silver lightning struck them, instantly engulfing their forms in its silvery light.

Before the lightning had even dissipated, the second Lightning Tribulation Lightning Tribulation struck, followed by the third, the fourth...

Shen Long stood aside, Dharma Protector them.

After the thirty-fifth Lightning Tribulation strike, a Thunder Cloud churned and surged, producing arcs of blue, green, and cyan electricity, transforming into Three-Colored Lightning Cloud.

After churning and surging, the two Thunder Cloud transformed into a Silver Thunder Tiger and a Three-Colored Thunder Leopard, respectively, swooping down from the sky.

Two loud bangs were heard, and two huge bolts of lightning shot into the sky. A large number of green bamboos were uprooted by the powerful shockwave, and smoke and dust filled the air.

After a while, the lightning and smoke dissipated.

The Fire Qilin Beast's body was a bloody mess, emitting a burnt smell, and many of its scales had fallen off. It attracted a Three-Colored Divine Lightning and successfully withstood it.

The Fire Qilin Beast let out a loud roar, seemingly telling Shen Long that it had advanced to the fourth rank.

Shen Long flew over, took out a Mystic Ice Jade Lotus Pill, and fed it to the Fire Qilin Beast.

The Lightning Tribulation of the Green-Eyed Spirit Fox was just ordinary lightning power, so its condition was much better. Shen Long also fed it a Mystic Ice Jade Lotus Pill.

Shen Long retrieved them into his Spirit Beast Bag, then transformed into a Escape Light and flew back along the path he had come from, moving at a very fast speed.

Upon returning to Barbarian-Resisting City, Shen Long went back to Spirit Control Garden to rest.

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Sky Wolf City, Sky Wolf Hall.

Wu Xiao sat in the main seat, his gaze gloomy, holding a Jade Ruler that shimmered with yellow light in his hand. The yellow Jade Ruler emitted terrifying Spiritual Qi fluctuations, making it a Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure.

Wu Yu and Bi Xin stood to the side, Wu Yu's face was pale.

"Thank you for your hard work, you really managed to get your hands on a Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure."

Wu Xiao said in a friendly tone.

Wu Yan and five other Nascent Soul Cultivator went to a sealed place to retrieve a treasure, but they encountered a powerful restriction. Five Nascent Soul Cultivator died, and Wu Yu was also seriously injured. Only then did they manage to obtain a Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure.

"Unfortunately, it's an earth-attribute Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure, not a heavy-duty one."

Wu Yu spoke with a regretful tone, her voice weak and feeble.

"Having Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure is already a blessing; how can you be picky? You have made a great contribution this time. Go back to the rear to recuperate and focus on nurturing the descendants of Wu Yan and the other four. If you cultivate to the Nascent Soul Great Perfection, I will give you Spirit Transformation stage."

Wu Xiao promised.

"Yes, Great Elder."

Wu Yu expressed her gratitude.

Wu Xiao waved his hand, signaling him to leave.