The Fisherman Reaps the Benefits!

Desperate screams echoed through the valley as the dozen surviving rogue cultivators, like moths to a flame, charged madly toward the Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle. They brandished their magical artifacts and unleashed weak spells, attempting to draw the attention of the terrifying beast.

A flicker of rage at being provoked by ants flashed within the Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle's emerald eyes!

"Skree--!"

It let out a piercing shriek that could shatter metal and crack stone, then violently flapped its massive golden wings!

In an instant, a gale erupted, sending sand and rocks flying!

Dozens of razor-sharp, visible cyan wind blades manifested out of thin air, covering the charging rogue cultivators like a rain of death!

"No--!"

"Help me!"

The screams were cut short.

Qi Refining stage cultivators had no power to resist a strike fueled by the fury of a peak Foundation Establishment Late Stage beast. Where the wind blades passed, flesh and blood flew, and severed limbs were scattered about; in an instant, seven or eight rogue cultivators were completely shredded!

The remaining few were terrified out of their wits and turned to flee.

But the Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle was faster!

It transformed into a streak of golden lightning, its talons like hooks. With every dive, it precisely snatched up a rogue cultivator, effortlessly tearing them in two or crushing them into a mist of blood!

A massacre! This was a massacre without a shred of suspense!

Li Qingshan was mixed in the crowd. The moment the wind blades struck, he acted as if he had been "grazed," let out a miserable cry, and threw himself to the ground, cleverly using a corpse to cover most of his body.

He pushed the Lesser Heaven-Veiling Secret Art to its limit. Not only was his cultivation aura completely retracted, but his life force became as faint as a candle in the wind, imperceptible and perfectly blended with the surrounding aura of death and blood.

He even controlled his muscles to turn his face deathly pale and let a trace of blood spill from the corner of his mouth, making him look no different from the surrounding corpses.

The Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle's spiritual sense was sharp, but it was currently in a state of blind rage, its attention focused primarily on the "bugs" that were still moving and fleeing.

Its divine sense swept across the ground, perceiving only the rapidly dissipating life forces; it paid no extra mind to Li Qingshan, this "corpse."

In a short while, apart from Li Qingshan, almost all the other rogue cultivators driven into the valley had perished!

However, a few Qi Refining Late Stage cultivators were still driving their flying swords, fleeing madly in all directions.

The Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle stood proudly amidst the mountain of corpses and sea of blood, emitting a triumphant cry. Its golden feathers were stained with specks of blood, making it appear even more ferocious.

A fierce glint flickered in its eyes as it soared into the sky, intent on hunting down those remaining Qi Refining Late Stage cultivators!

Now is the time!

Li Qingshan, who had been closely monitoring the battlefield and the movements of the three Yin Luo Sect demonic cultivators with his divine sense, seized this fleeting opportunity!

Seeing the Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle soar into the sky to continue its pursuit of the cannon fodder, the three demonic cultivators seized the chance and stealthily crept toward the water pool!

A cold sneer appeared on Li Qingshan's lips. Under the cover of the corpse, his fingers moved quietly, and a Top-Grade Fire Explosion Talisman, radiating a subtle fluctuation and appearing ordinary, was precisely flicked out. It landed in front of the path the three demonic cultivators were taking, closer to the Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle's nest.

"Explode!"

Li Qingshan muttered in his heart, instantly triggering the Top-Grade Fire Explosion Talisman from afar—one that had been enhanced by the Wish-Fulfilling Gourd!

BOOM!!!

A violent explosion, far exceeding that of a standard fire talisman, erupted suddenly!

Violent fire-attribute spiritual energy raged like a volcanic eruption. The scorching shockwave expanded instantly, destroying all the vegetation and rocks in that area and causing the entire valley to tremble!

The commotion was too great!

The Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle, just about to pursue the cannon fodder, whipped its head around. Its emerald pupils contracted instantly, filled with incredulous rage!

What did it see?

Three sneaky black-clad bugs had actually crept near its nest! And they dared to create such a massive explosion?!

This was a provocation to its majesty! It was a threat to its nest and the spiritual spring!

"SKREE!!!"

This cry was filled with heaven-topping killing intent and the fury of being played for a fool! It completely locked onto the three stunned Yin Luo Sect cultivators!

The three demonic cultivators were now deathly pale, shocked and furious!

"What is happening?! Who did this?!"

"Damn it! Which damned piece of trash didn't die properly?"

"Oh no! That feathered beast is targeting us!"

They never imagined that a surviving piece of cannon fodder would backstab them; they assumed a companion had accidentally triggered some residual restriction or that a rogue cultivator who hadn't quite died had launched a final, desperate attack.

But at this moment, explanations were meaningless.

The enraged Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle had transformed into a destructive golden light, charging toward them with a terrifying momentum that tore through everything!

"Form a formation! Quickly, block it!" the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage senior brother screamed in terror. The three hurriedly summoned their artifacts and unleashed their demonic arts, engaging in a hasty defense.

A fierce battle between a peak Foundation Establishment Late Stage beast and three Foundation Establishment stage demonic cultivators erupted instantly!

The Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle was as fast as lightning; its talons and beak were comparable to spiritual artifacts, and as its wings flapped, wind blades whistled with infinite power.

The three demonic cultivators exhausted every means at their disposal; the Soul-Shadow Banner billowed with black mist, the White Bone Shield deflected incoming attacks, and a barrage of insidious spells hammered relentlessly against the golden eagle.

The sounds of thunderous impacts, explosions, the piercing shrieks of the eagle, and the furious roars of the demonic cultivators echoed throughout the valley.

Li Qingshan remained motionless, continuing to play the part of a corpse while watching the scene with cold, detached eyes.

He noted that the three demonic cultivators coordinated with tacit understanding and ruthless methods, proving they were indeed capable, yet under the pressure of an absolute gap in strength, they quickly fell into a disadvantageous position, barely holding on as they faced one brush with death after another.

The Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle was ferociously savage; not only did it possess extreme speed and talons comparable to spiritual artifacts, but its pair of jade eyes could actually unleash lightning, leaving the three demonic cultivators wailing in agony and quickly sustaining significant injuries.

"Damn this feathered beast!"

The senior brother at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage gritted his teeth, a look of extreme heartache crossing his face as he suddenly sacrificed a black talisman inscribed with a hideous ghost head!

"A Talisman Treasure! It's the 'Ten Thousand Ghost Soul-Devouring Talisman' bestowed by the Elder! Senior Brother!" the other two exclaimed, their voices tinged with a hint of pleasant surprise.

"There's no other way! We kill this beast and use its essence blood and demon soul to make up for the loss!" The Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator was pained to the core, but he had no choice; if they didn't use the Talisman Treasure, they would all die.

He frantically poured his spiritual power into the talisman to activate it.

Instantly, the sounds of ghosts wailing and wolves howling erupted; the Talisman Treasure transformed into a dense, ink-like black cloud from which countless hideous ghost shadows lunged out, tearing madly at the Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle, capable of partially ignoring physical defenses to directly erode its demon soul!

The Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle let out a pained screech, its movements slowing down significantly, and its golden feathers dimming considerably.

Seizing this opportunity, the three demonic cultivators unleashed a rain of attacks upon the eagle, leaving behind streaks of wounds.

In the end, after paying a heavy price, the Jade-Eyed Golden Eagle let out a cry of unwilling lament, its massive body crashing to the ground as golden blood stained the edge of the pool.

"Cough, cough... finally... slaughtered this beast..."

The Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator gasped for air, his face pale as he looked at the lusterless remains of the Talisman Treasure, his heart twitching with agonizing regret.