Chen Shuangbai shone the crimson Law Seals at He Chong, He Chong into the distance. The latter let out a shrill wail, feeling as if his soul was about to split open.
A crimson crescent hook had somehow become deeply embedded in his sea of consciousness, emanating an indescribable greed, as if it wanted to devour his soul piece by piece.
But he dared not linger, for the blood-red light that transformed him was extremely fast, disappearing in just a few breaths.
The Azure Nether Dharma Body, which stretched from heaven to earth, gradually dissipated, and the dragon-like and python-like azure light on Chen Shuangbai's body was also absorbed into her body. The [ Foot-Long Silk ] vibrated, as if it was dissatisfied with itself for not contributing enough in the battle just now.
Chen Shuangbai calmed the spirit sword slightly, then gazed wistfully in the direction He Chong had fled, murmuring:
"A good way to escape, it must be a Divine Ability to fly and escape, right?"
"It's a pity that my cultivation of [ Clouds and Water Share the Same Sky ] is not yet up to par. Otherwise, if I were like True Person Bo, I could stomp my foot and create an abyss that covers the heavens and the earth. How could you possibly escape?"
That's what they said, but Chen Shuangbai was quite satisfied with the result.
Although he tactically underestimated He Chong, He Chong had taken longer to achieve the Golden Core stage, so he still needed some survival skills.
But he won't have an easy time either.
"Those struck by my [ Moon Comet Star-Swallowing Dire Incantation ] will be severely injured, even if they don't die."
The Moon 'Grand Yin Star (Moon Comet) is the hidden star of the Moon.
Ancient texts say, "The Moon Comet is the malevolent star of the Grand Yin, which is responsible for devouring, calamities, and injuries to the soul."
The crimson crescent hook embedded in He Chong's sea of consciousness was a cursed seal formed by condensing the power of the Moon Comet Star.
This curse has entered the mind and soul. If it is not removed quickly, it will take root and even Nascent Soul True Lord will be powerless to remove it.
Chen Shuangbai estimated that, given He Chong's current condition, he could only hold on for ten days to half a month at most.
It all depends on whether the leader of the Transformation Sect is willing to help him.
Chen Shuangbai said something in a low voice, then looked away, no longer thinking about He Chong.
From the higher heavens, a golden light descended and automatically encircled Chen Shuangbai's left wrist; it was the [ Azure Sea Hanging Rainbow Dragon-Binding Ring ].
Chen Shuangbai stared intently at the magic ring, feeling quite satisfied.
He wasn't surprised that the [ Dark Nether Gloomy Light Mirror ] had escaped.
High-Grade Law Treasure, which has even given birth to Law Treasure treasure spirit, possesses intelligence no different from an ordinary person even without Golden Core cultivator controlling it. How could it be easily left behind?
However, that attack just now also left a gaping hole in the Demonic Mirror, greatly reducing the opponent's strength.
Chen Shuangbai stroked the golden jade ring, a satisfied smile on his face. He praised it a few times, then led the sect disciples to wipe out the remaining insects, beasts, and corpses, successfully advancing the battle line several hundred miles before finally stopping.
Huo Min and the other Foundation Establishment from the Jade Spring Sect gathered behind Chen Shuangbai, having witnessed the battle between Chen Shuangbai and the opposing Golden Core True Person.
It was a perilous journey, and anyone who had just entered the Foundation Establishment would likely be reduced to nothing but ashes by now.
They were all waiting for Chen Shuangbai to give the order.
Looking at the Black Miasma Ridge shrouded in poisonous gas, and then at the insects, beasts, and corpses roaming the mountains and fields, as well as the fleeing Transformation Sect of the Devil Cultivator, Chen Shuangbai put his right index and middle fingers together and gently blew on them.
Then, streaks of moon-white flame appeared from his breath, scattered like stars, and landed in the poisonous miasma-covered ridge.
These flames were not as scorching and explosive as real fire; instead, they flowed like water through these mountains and ridges. Like pure Pure Water meeting impurities, wherever they passed, all Outer Dao vanished completely.
Even more miraculously, the charred blackness on the surface of the land burned by the moonlight flames gradually faded, and faint traces of green began to sprout.
Huo Min and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators were dumbfounded, their hearts filled with astonishment at Chen Shuangbai's Golden Core Divine Ability.
Chen Shuangbai burned the Black Miasma Ridge to the ground, leaving behind several hidden detection Law Treasure before leading the Jade Spring Sect members back to Wu Province.
Before he came, True Lord Qingchen had already instructed him to protect Wu Province and not to venture too far into the Xu Kingdom, lest he provoke that Nascent Soul Master and then have to travel thousands of miles to rescue him.
Chen Shuangbai was speechless for a while, but the sect leader is the sect leader, and he was the Dao Child, so naturally he had to listen to the sect leader.
Once back in Hengzhang City, Chen Shuangbai ceased interfering in the administration of the area.
This attack was a resounding success, boosting morale. In addition, the Jade Spring Sect provided Rogue Cultivator net for its members who went into battle and the rogue cultivators who came to volunteer, distributing pills and Law Artifact. The number of participants was several times higher than that of the previous resident cultivators.
Chen Shuangbai has been stationed here for several months and has not seen the enemy attack again.
As for the curse left in He Chong's He Chong... Heh, although this person is arrogant, he is also quite clever. He should have obediently returned to the Transformation Sect and let that Nascent Soul Sect Master take action, which barely removed the influence of the curse.
However, Chen Shuangbai terrified him, and he dared not come again. Only insects, beasts, and corpse demons would occasionally harass him, but he did not achieve anything significant.
One year later.
Chen Shuangbai was transferred away from Hengzhang City by True Lord Qingchen.
The one who took over his post here was True Person Mei.
When they met again, True Person Mei's aura was noticeably stronger than before, like a snow plum standing proudly on a solitary snow-covered peak, aloof and majestic.
She stood atop the city wall, her robes fluttering in the wind, a faint shimmering light of snow and plum blossoms swirling around her, carrying a delicate fragrance of plum blossoms, enveloping her in a hazy, ethereal glow.
"Congratulations, True Person, on successfully breaking through to the Middle Golden Core Stage."
Chen Shuangbai cupped his hands in greeting, his tone filled with sincere admiration.
The original three Golden Core True Person of this sect, whether it was the sect leader True Lord Qingchen, the Abyss Suppression Hall Master True Person Bo, or the True Person Mei before us, were all first-rate talents and outstanding individuals who had achieved the upper three grades of the Golden Core realm.
Now that he has seen his mentor, who had been so caring towards him during his Foundation Establishment, successfully break through to the Middle Golden Core Stage, Chen Shuangbai is genuinely happy.
True Person Mei nodded slightly, a rare faint smile appearing on his usually aloof face, and said, "After more than a year of seclusion, it wasn't all for nothing."
"As for you, you've done a great job overseeing Wu Province this past year."
"Everyone within the sect is full of praise."
Chen Shuangbai smiled and said, "I was just doing my duty."
The two exchanged pleasantries for a while and then discussed cultivation, but they didn't go too deep into it, so as not to let their Dao Path be too affected by external influences. Then, True Person Mei began to send them away.
"He Chong was beaten to a pulp by you, a junior, and is now seriously injured. I'm afraid the next time we need to test him, it will be this old man who comes."
"I can handle things here. You should return to your sect. The sect leader has other plans for you."
Chen Shuangbai nodded, gave a few more instructions, and then, without further delay, transformed into a streak of blue-white light and fled towards Sunken Jade Valley.