Soul Returns to the Soul

Underground.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Amid a series of explosions, a clearing was blasted open from the thick layer of earth, where clusters of dark gray sparks flickered and rose and fell.

One flower blooms, another vanishes into a gray smoke, releasing a torrent of destructive power in an instant.

Qiu Yan's body swayed back and forth amidst the sparks and smoke, like a lone leaf in the wind, drifting aimlessly. His body was covered with a thick layer of Qi and Blood, like a protective shield.

However, this protective shield, though seemingly fragile, is actually incredibly tough. It is formed by using Martial Dao Will to forcibly condense the thick Qi and Blood surging from the jade pendant onto the body surface. It appears to be a single layer, but inside it is a jagged, interlocking structure that constantly vibrates.

The intense impact of those dark sparks was repeatedly weakened by these layers of tremors, until it was barely perceptible when it reached Qiu Yan's skin.

"Oh? To be able to control external forces Qi and Blood to such an extent, this person's Nature Cultivation is definitely not simple; they may even be at the Second Realm or Third Realm."

Above, a hunchbacked old man floated in the air. It was Tong Shou. He looked down at the scene, holding a long sword in his hand. However, the sword was blurry and uncertain, like an ink painting, and was being twisted and changed by the airflow, as if it might disappear at any moment.

However, it was precisely this longsword that spread its sharp aura, filling the entire open space. Those gray flowers were derived from the aura of this longsword, and even when they were scattered, their auras remained connected!

"However, no matter how high his Nature Cultivation level is, now that his soul and body are separated, his physical cultivation is limited to the peak of the Second Realm. There is no way he can reverse the situation."

Previously Qiu Yan and Wang Yifu had been chasing each other. Because of his lack of experience, Wang Yifu was overwhelmed by Qiu Yan's imposing manner and only thought about stalling for time, thus falling into Qiu Yan's trap.

The two traveled along and soon approached the ground.

However, the one who ultimately held the initiative in this encirclement and battle was the Void-Driving Dao Control Path. The chase did not last long before it was interrupted by Tong Shou, who appeared midway through.

Subsequently, Tong Shou decisively intervened, blocking Qiu Yan's path and thwarting Qiu Yan's plan to continue delaying.

Immediately following, the two clashed in a flash. Although Qiu Yan activated the jade pendant and even circulated his Seven Souls, he was inevitably at a disadvantage against Tong Shou, who possessed the cultivation of the peak of the Third Realm. After all, the original owner of the red bead in the jade pendant, the Tongshan Demon King, was only at the second stage of the Third Realm in terms of cultivation after reincarnation. His ability to control True Essence was still due to the remnants of his previous demon body.

Since his physical cultivation was inferior and his Divine Soul was not within his body, Qiu Yan's Incense Faith within his body were depleted to less than one-tenth after a short exchange. He had no choice but to change his strategy, switching from offense to defense, which led to the circulation of his Qi and Blood to form a protective shield on his body surface.

On the other hand, although the exchange was brief, Tong Shou had already roughly guessed Qiu Yan's plans and made some inferences about Qiu Yan's Soul Dao cultivation level.

It should be understood that if one's mental state is not up to par, even if one obtains great power, it is difficult to use it freely. Often, one can unleash it but not control it. One can unleash powerful destructive force at once, but it is difficult to control it subtly. However, Qiu Yan can precisely grasp the power of Qi and Blood and qi that far exceeds the physical body's level, and even condense it on his body surface. Not only does it not harm himself, but it also turns into a barrier to block external forces. This in itself shows that he has a level of Nature Cultivation that is no less than the Third Realm.

"If I encountered this Human Soul was intact, I might not be able to capture him, but now is an opportunity. This person is too strange; even after his soul left his body, he can still control his physical body. The secrets he hides are too great. I must find a way to find out the reason. Compared to this secret, that jade pendant is nothing."

With this thought in mind, Tong Shou became even more determined. He attacked without holding back, unleashing his Martial Dao Spirit, determined to subdue Qiu Yan's body as quickly as possible to prevent any unforeseen complications.

He was initially drawn here by the aftermath of the battle, but upon arrival, he attacked without hesitation, showing his determination to win.

Furthermore, the longsword in his hand, though seemingly an ordinary object, is actually Dao Embryo Substance nurtured by Golden Core. It is a magic Law Treasure he has identified as a path to enlightenment, and its power is comparable to that of Mid-Tier Magical Treasure.

The Void-Driving Dao prioritizes the Life Cultivation and supplements it with the Nature Cultivation. However, one cannot cultivate the Divine Ability without cultivating the mind. To master Dao Arts and supernatural powers, one must also follow the path of the Soul Dao. Therefore, one often cultivates Nature-Life Dual Cultivation. While Soul Tempering, one must also Soul Condensation. However, when moving from the Third Realm to the Fourth Realm, one must take one side as the main focus and integrate the two.

Tong Shou had already integrated the Soul Dao into his Life Cultivation, and his longsword was used to protect both his life and his body, but it still appeared to be Life Cultivation technique. When he unleashed it, it immediately and forcefully suppressed Qiu Yan's physical body!

On the other hand, Qiu Yan seemed to be struggling, as if he was about to be completely defeated if he was not careful, but he remained calm and showed no panic.

To be honest, the reason he chose to defend was twofold: firstly, his souls were about to merge, and secondly, he noticed that besides everyone present, there was another consciousness watching over this place, bringing him the Unseen and profound pressure!

"Ha! Weren't you so arrogant just now? You slaughtered the Seven Sons of the Void-Driving Dao so miserably, so why are you now only able to take a beating? You can't even fight back? And you're hiding inside a thick tortoise shell..."

At that moment, Wang Yifu's voice came over.

The son of the Void-Driving Palm revealed a mocking smile, but his eyes flickered with a hint of lingering fear and anger, suggesting he was unwilling to let Tong Shou steal the credit.

He had initially considered asking for help, but once Tong Shou actually intervened, he changed his mind and became hesitant, feeling that he had missed his chance.

However, his mockery of Qiu Yan at this moment was not simply out of resentment, but rather an attempt to provoke Qiu Yan into a state of State of Mind chaos, hoping to force him into a real fight with Tong Shou. Wang Yifu knew his senior brother's cultivation level; in a head-on confrontation, Qiu Yan's physical body wouldn't last long.

As soon as he finished speaking, the soil below churned, and a dark hurricane burst forth, arriving at the empty space that Tong Shou had painstakingly cleared out—the last two of the Seven Sons of the Void-Driving Dao had arrived.

These two men were originally sent to escort Chen Yun, but halfway there, they were stopped by Qiu Yan's Divine Sense explosion. They thought it was Qiu Yan who had made the move, but it turned out to be a feint. They then withdrew the hurricane and returned the way they came to meet up with Liu Tian and the others.

But upon arriving at the destination, all that could be seen was devastation and mud stained with blood.

Right now, these two people weren't with Chen Yun. Instead, they were both furious, their eyes bloodshot and filled with killing intent. As soon as they saw Qiu Yan's body, they ignored the gray sparks around them and rushed straight at him!

A murderous intent surged forth!

Tong Shou stood above, sword in hand; Wang Yifu stood beside him, his words laced with sarcasm; the two men below were enraged!

"What nonsense are you spouting, you cowardly rat? If you want to fight, then fight! Why all the noise?"

Faced with this situation, Qiu Yan suddenly spoke, his voice bursting out, vibrating the air and booming like thunder, echoing in the open space like the tolling of a great bell!

Immediately afterwards, a loud explosion was heard, and the protective shield of Qi and Blood surrounding Qiu Yan's entire body shattered, turning into a whirlwind of heat that radiated in Eight Directions!

"Fool! You've fallen for my trick!" Wang Yifu overjoyed at the sight. He immediately activated his sword incantation, and the flying sword on his back flew up. The Seven Souls flowed on the blade, and Martial Dao Will wrapped around it, pointing directly at Qiu Yan!

At the same time, Tong Shou felt a sense of foreboding and found Qiu Yan's actions very strange.

"He could clearly hold out for a while longer, so why would he suddenly give up his defense? Besides, this man is determined and wouldn't be provoked into attacking by a simple remark from Junior Brother Yifu!"

Despite his confusion, Tong Shou knew that this was an excellent time. He then switched his two fires, his Kidney Fire surging and his Core Fire, merging his True Essence, pouring it into his longsword, and projecting his inner thoughts into it, transforming it into Martial Dao Spirit.

Void-Driving Fireworks!

Flash! Flash! Flash!

In an instant, sparks appeared everywhere in the open space, completely enveloping Qiu Yan's body, ready to join forces with Wang Yifu's flying sword and the two sons' hurricane to surround Qiu Yan!

Just then!

"Roar!!!"

A deafening roar came from above!

Immediately afterwards, an extremely violent intent burst forth, causing the earth to churn and the soil to collapse wherever it passed!

Call!

Tong Shou felt a gust of wind sweep past him, carrying him to the side!

"What!"

With his cultivation at the peak of the Third Realm, his mind was as still as a bell; if his mind did not move, his body would not move either. How could a gust of wind cause his body to tilt?

Moreover, when the gale howled past, he instinctively felt fear, his heart trembling as if he were being watched by Primordial World beast!

Whoosh!

Below, the scattered, dark sparks had no chance to explode before they were swept away by the gale, flying into the air in complete disarray!

As soon as the sparks dispersed, Qiu Yan's physical body, which had been hidden within, was immediately revealed. Then, the gale condensed into a huge phantom, merging with Qiu Yan's physical body!

Then, the phantom rapidly shrank like water being absorbed by a sponge, passing through the pores and acupoints of the body and disappearing in the blink of an eye, almost making one think it was an illusion.

Tremors! Tremors! Tremors!

Qiu Yan's flesh and blood trembled, bursting forth with a surging momentum, revealing a state of mind that was clear about what was happening before his eyes and in accordance with his thoughts.

However, at the edge of the realm of artistic conception, there was a violent, chaotic, and disorderly stream of thoughts, which swept outwards from Qiu Yan like a tornado!

Scatter! Scatter! Scatter!

The soil layer has completely collapsed!

"Not good!"

Upon seeing this scene, Tong Shou's heart skipped a beat, and an aged voice rang in his ears—

"Retreat immediately! You are no match for them!"

Tong Shou immediately recognized that this was his master's telepathic message, but the warning came too late, or rather, Qiu Yan acted too quickly!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A violent and incomparable aura surged up, and the hurricane that rushed towards Qiu Yan was abruptly stopped, frozen in mid-air. Then, Qiu Yan raised his hand and made a grabbing motion!

Prices are rising! Rising! Rising!

A huge arm covered in fur manifested from Qiu Yan's arm!

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