If Earth Immortal were to normally be stationed in the city, any cultivator caught in Poison Curse would be crushed to death by the Earth Immortal, and would not be able to cause any trouble.
However, according to the cultivators at the Trading Hub, a large number of Mist Beast have recently gathered Phoenix City. Their origins are very strange, but their scale is enormous.
Xu Long recalled the scene he had seen in the desert: the endless blue river that was all heading towards Phoenix City.
A massive horde of Mist Beast held back the Earth Immortal, while Pavilion Master Xu, afflicted by the Poison Curse, gathered the Mist Beast horde at the Rogue Cultivators Association Guild's treasure vault...
Phoenix City is in grave danger!
Xu Long still remembered the pair of emerald eyes within that Eternity Ice Mist. He never imagined that the Higher Mist Beast were so cunning, having calculated everything so perfectly.
One link after another, one knot after another, the three Earth Immortal, the vast Phoenix City, and countless cultivators were all completely outmaneuvered by a Mist Beast.
Xu Long realized that he himself was also part of that Higher Mist Beast's plan. After much calculation, he suddenly discovered with sorrow that all the cultivators were caught in the Mist Beast's scheme.
They weren't relying on any conspiracy, but rather on the endless horde of Mist Beast outside the city—a horde of Mist Beast used to lull the Earth Immortal into a false sense of security!
The Higher Mist Beast were truly bizarre. The intelligent look in their eyes lingered in Xu Long's mind for a long time. Fortunately, he hadn't rushed after Pavilion Master Xu at the time.
If he had been a step ahead and followed behind Pavilion Master Xu, that Poison Curse would probably have landed on his body, and he would probably be the one who has become a monster that is neither human nor ghost!
As Xu Long watched this scene unfold, his mind raced. The Higher Mist Beast outside the city were deliberately luring the Earth Immortal out of the city to create an opportunity for the current Pavilion Master Xu.
If any other cultivators had entered the treasure vault within the fortress, none of them would have escaped, and news of the Mist Beast tide inside would never have spread. But now that I am here, things have changed.
Xu Long must have already caused chaos at the North Division Dao Field outside the treasure vault, and the City Lord's Manor must have received the news.
I just managed to draw most of the Human Python's attention away from the treasure vault. Many cultivators fled, and although some perished in the Lower Mist Beast tide, at least I've made a commotion.
Now, only he and Pavilion Master Xu remain in the treasure vault!
Xu Long came to the treasure vault for the Spirit Stone resources inside. To obtain the Spirit Stone resources, he would have to fight a battle with Pavilion Master Xu, but Xu Long was still somewhat wary of the other party's strength.
Although he had hunted down the Daoist Human Python in Blackwater City, that was during the nun's weakened state. Now, Pavilion Master Xu was not protecting the beast eggs.
Countless giant blue pythons in the clear water have broken out of their shells. After the Poison Curse took effect, it is unknown how many layers of shells Pavilion Master Xu has shed, and his strength has definitely increased layer by layer.
And another figure...
When did Chen Yuping arrive at the treasure vault?
Xu Long suddenly had a thought. When he was outside the North Division Dao Field, Chen Yuping was still fighting Yuan Changwu, while the Earth Immortal himself had already left the city. So, wouldn't Chen Yuping now be...?
Xu Long's left eye carefully swept over Chen Yuping's body, then a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
With a thought, the sword light, which had been gathering momentum under the sky, suddenly attacked the wall of the dock.
The sword light swirled in the air like lightning streaking across the sky, leaving a long trail reflected on the surface of the clear water.
Suddenly, ripples appeared in the calm water. Countless giant blue pythons were stirred up by the sword energy and surged up in the water. It was just a sword shadow in the air, but it made a blue river boil.
boom!
After a loud bang, the walls of the dock trembled violently, and a huge meteorite fell into the darkness, its flames illuminating the two figures entwined in passion.
A murderous glint flashed in Pavilion Master Xu's emerald eyes. With a twist of his sword, a whistling sound echoed within the walls of the fortress, abruptly interrupting the absurd and lewd ritual.
roar!
In the darkness, taking advantage of the firelight, Pavilion Master Xu leaped into the air, his emerald eyes practically spitting fire.
He transformed into a giant python and roared angrily at Xu Long, opening his massive jaws.
Those damned ants haven't been fooled by the illusion and dare to swing their swords at higher beings! This is truly unforgivable!
The rolling hurricane carried a strong, fishy stench. Xu Long became wary as he watched Pavilion Master Xu rise to his feet, but his gaze remained fixed on Chen Yuping to the side.
Chen Yuping, who was standing to the side, did not react so quickly. After Pavilion Master Xu stood up, she was still crawling on the ground.
The snake's tongue flickered for a moment before it realized what had happened. Then, its emerald eyes flashed, and its gaze locked onto Xu Long inside the dock.
By the light of the blazing fire, Xu Long finally saw her true appearance. She was a woman with a sharp, thin face and unusually high cheekbones, which made her look quite assertive.
She exuded a strange aura, unlike the heroic and extraordinary Chen, the Branch Master Chen. After discovering Xu Long, the woman did not rush to attack, but slowly raised her body.
Behind her was an array, within which Spirit Stone emitted a shimmering, captivating light.
The Spirit Stone resources in the treasure vault are right behind it!
Xu Long's eyes flashed as he looked at the slender woman, and he thought to himself: Who is this?
He had never seen this female cultivator before, nor did he know if she was a cultivator from the Rogue Cultivators Association or someone from another background.
When he had intercourse with Pavilion Master Xu, he transformed into the appearance of Branch Master Chen, which is truly puzzling.
A snake with two bodies is already rare, and the Poison Curse caused Pavilion Master Xu to have all his energy stolen by the Mist Beast.
And what about this woman? How did she get involved with Pavilion Master Xu?
Xu Long was still pondering some questions when the female cultivator leaped up and stared straight at Xu Long, a playful glint in her emerald eyes.
The eerie light in its eyes was particularly strange amidst the flames, and deep within those eyes seemed to lie boundless wisdom.
When Xu Long's eyes met his, he was startled; this was...
That emerald gaze pierced his heart like a sharp sword, somewhat disturbing his senses.
This is Higher Mist Beast from Phoenix City; these are the intelligent eyes hidden behind the Eternity Ice Mist. How did it come to Phoenix City?
It's Pavilion Master Xu's Poison Curse!
Xu Long was immediately alarmed, realizing that Pavilion Master Xu was under Poison Curse, and that the Poison Curse contained a secret technique left by Higher Mist Beast.
It relentlessly extracted energy from behind, eventually transforming into an illusion that completely controlled Pavilion Master Xu's mind.
When the Poison Curse is complete, Pavilion Master Xu will be intimately connected with the female cultivator, both spiritually and physically.
They are one, inseparable, and even their intercourse is for the purpose of achieving ultimate pleasure. Just now, the female cultivator transformed into the appearance of Branch Master Chen for the sake of their union.
Upon anticipating this, Xu Long raised an eyebrow. Could it be that Pavilion Master Xu harbored feelings for Branch Master Chen? How could the Poison Curse cater to his desires?
There was no time to think about it, because the giant python that Pavilion Master Xu had transformed into had already attacked them.
Xu Long retreated rapidly from his spot, and then, with a thought, the sword light swirling in the air deftly bypassed in front of Pavilion Master Xu, twirling beautifully before appearing in front of the female cultivator.
A hissing sound echoed from within the dock walls. The female cultivator with jade-like eyes stared at Xu Long, a half-smile playing on her lips. The wisdom in her eyes was even more terrifying than that of a cultivator.
As the sword light was about to strike, the female cultivator suddenly arched her body in front of the formation, like a cobra standing upright. Her thin face instantly became somewhat ferocious and terrifying.
clang!
A clang of metal rang out before the formation, and the flames, fueled by the energy, became exceptionally intense, scorching the walls of the dock.
A surge of scalding energy, like an earth dragon, erupted from in front of the formation, and immediately swirled away after the sword light struck.
Before Xu Long could even get a clear look at the female cultivator's condition, he felt a sudden darkness above his head, and a strong, fishy smell transformed into a hurricane that enveloped him.
Xu Long was trapped in the hurricane as if he were firmly bound, unable to retreat quickly. He secretly thought that something was wrong, but there was no time to avoid it. He could only forcefully open the Iron Curtain to resist.
The sound of "crackling" echoed in his ears as the curtain walls cracked open beneath the giant python's head. Xu Long felt a stench rush to his head, and a great sense of crisis rose in his heart.
roar!
At that moment, the giant python opened its massive jaws and roared above Xu Long. Xu Long had assumed snakes, lacking vocal cords, wouldn't make a loud sound, but the roar actually made his eardrums ache and his scalp tingle.
Looking into those emerald eyes so close to his face, he felt a sudden chill run down his spine, and a sense of crisis rose within him.
The Milky Way Celestial Phenomenon appeared overhead in an instant, the Spot of starlight shone above Xu Long, abruptly halting the Human Python's imposing presence.
Above those starlight, it sensed a vast and powerful aura. Although it was still a small area, the energy contained within it was already considerable, especially given the obstruction of the Milky Way Celestial Phenomenon.
He hurriedly retreated through the shattered curtain wall, but the Human Python shuddered and quickly turned back.
Its body stood upright, but its belly remained tucked inside the dock wall. As Xu Long retreated, he once again unleashed a sword flash, slashing fiercely towards the interior of the dock wall.
Rumble!
A tremendous sound came from above. The female cultivator inside the fortress looked up and saw that the fortress wall above her had been flattened by the sword light.
The violent energy ignited the flames within the dock walls, causing the raging fire to surge forth as if stimulated.
At this moment, the treasure vault in the fortress was already brightly lit, with intense light scattering from the sky below, and within that light were several sword beams twisting and turning.
A slight dimming appeared in his emerald eyes; the intense light was particularly blinding to the Human Python who had long been shrouded in darkness.
The clanging sounds echoed within the walls of the dock, as one sword beam after another struck the Human Python's head, while a sword light in the air twisted and turned erratically.
The scattered sword light, like the blades of a meat grinder, shattered everything around it. Sparks flew up on the scales of the Human Python, and a painful hissing sound immediately arose.
These cyan scales cracked under the sword's light, and along with the Power of Laws, tiny sword energies also seeped into their bodies.
Their violent energy was like a needle hidden in cotton, and when they attacked, they caused the female cultivator Human Python immense pain.
Along with the sword light came endless sword shadows, illuminating the darkness and turning the white walls of the fortress crimson with the raging fire.
As the fire intensified, the surrounding bay of clear water boiled, and countless giant blue pythons surged and churned in the scalding water.
But at this moment, Xu Long retreated at lightning speed. He watched as Pavilion Master Xu quickly raised the curtain after returning to defense. With a thought, the sword light flowing in the air flashed with a sharp edge for a moment before instantly spinning away.
As the sword light struck the air, it was blocked by Pavilion Master Xu's body. The Human Python's tail instantly lashed out, a black shadow flashed by, and a whistling sound arose in the air. The speed at which the tail swept out seemed to tear through space, striking the sword light fiercely in the air.
A deafening roar echoed once more within the treasure vault, as intense energy was released at the last moment. The array behind the female cultivator trembled violently, and the faint spiritual light within it dimmed.
The waist and abdomen, tucked within the dock wall, blocked the sword light the first time it leaped out. Its thick waist was tightly coiled, and its imposing presence resembled that of a dragon.
The energy released from the sharp edge was completely blocked, and the female cultivator and Pavilion Master Xu inside the waist and abdomen were unharmed.
As Pavilion Master Xu returned to defend, a hint of impatience flashed in the female cultivator's emerald eyes.
Feeling the scorching energy and blazing fire all around, its Adam's apple bobbed, and the sweltering air around it suddenly froze. Then it felt an extreme chill emanating from within the walls of the dock.
Xu Long narrowed his eyes, reflecting a thin layer of bluish mist. This thin layer of mist alone caused the surrounding temperature to drop sharply.
The intense energy quickly dissipated within the mist, and the raging flames instantly turned pale blue. The flames still flickered, but their scorching power was gone.
Her emerald eyes flashed, then she looked at Xu Long inside the curtain wall, her eyes filled with intense killing intent. Xu Long breathed a slight sigh of relief; the Human Python had indeed been prepared behind the scenes!
Seeing the energy field shattered in an instant, Xu Long fought and retreated, his figure constantly moving through the curtain wall. The walls of the dock had been completely opened up by the sword light, and the cramped space was now released.
The enormous Human Python rolled forward, but its waist remained coiled in front of the formation, as if something behind the layers of formation was attracting it.
After fighting Xu Long, the Human Python had many wounds, but its strength was not actually damaged. Both sides seemed to be holding back in the treasure vault of the walled village and did not fight with their full strength.
But at this moment, the Human Python was clearly becoming agitated. It kept twisting its body, and a hint of anxiety flashed in its blue eyes.
Its head, held upright, gazed into the distance, as if it could see a thin layer of rain and mist sweeping across the vast sky.
Seeing that the Human Python was hesitant, Xu Long seized the opportunity to condense sword light again, which appeared in the Celestial Phenomenon above his head, illuminating all the stars.
A powerful Power of Laws emanated from him, visibly affecting the surrounding space.
After a fierce whooshing sound in the air, the sword light, carrying an absolute and powerful force, suddenly plummeted down.