A sword of jade radiance severed the devil's head; frost and snow filled the mountains as the Dao came to fruition
The fatal sword strike successfully pierced the painted screen, but instead of cleaving it in two as Jin High Person Jinquan had predicted, it also cleaved Chen Shuangbai beneath it in two.
Instead, it was trapped within this painted screen, as if it had slashed into a void, and then... a dazzling poisonous miasma suddenly appeared from somewhere behind Chen Shuangbai.
"What?"
High Person Jinquan was greatly alarmed, realizing that something was wrong, and immediately tried to dodge.
But how could Chen Shuangbai let him have his way?
Above the [ Crimson Palace Gates Return to Perfection Screen ], azure and gold light flashed, as if frozen in time. The sword that had slashed Jin High Person Jinquan was, to be precise, his right hand, which had transformed into a sword, held it back tightly.
Chen Shuangbai had already crossed the precious screen. With her bright eyes, she raised her right hand high. The [ Foot-Long Silk ] had suppressed all the splendor of the sky, leaving only its own light shining, echoing the shimmering Great Yin Illusory Radiance on Chen Shuangbai's body.
In the face of a life-or-death crisis, High Person Jinquan reacted with remarkable speed.
He made a decisive move, spitting out a mouthful of Essence Blood, which transformed into a streak of blood light and flowed into his bound right arm.
The arm suddenly swelled up, revealing grotesque black veins on its surface, radiating a violent aura.
But would Chen Shuangbai give him that chance?
"Cut!"
A soft shout.
This sword, which has traveled with Chen Shuangbai across the country and been forged several times, and has now reached the level of Low-Grade Law Treasure, is not as good as the High-Grade Law Treasure [ Azure Sea Hanging Rainbow Dragon-Binding Ring ], but it itself embodies Chen Shuangbai's understanding of the Grand Yin Dao, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is a manifestation of his current achievements in the Grand Yin Dao.
The darkness was shattered, and High Person Jinquan suddenly trembled involuntarily.
This wasn't something he was acting; it was a genuine feeling from the depths of his soul, a tremor he couldn't stop no matter what he did.
At such close range, the bright, Great Yin Illusory Radiance poured out of the sword like a burst dam, illuminating his half-insect, half-human face, making it appear as deathly white as a human face.
After a moment of confusion...
The Old Devil in the Late Golden Core Stage seemed to have suffered an extremely terrifying blow. Blood gushed uncontrollably from his mouth, and his body, from the chest down, the insect-like body had disappeared. Only a half-human, half-insect head remained in place. In its turbid and powerless eyes, the slowly fading bright light was reflected, as was the handsome Daoist who was slowly sheathing his sword.
The entire world was enveloped in a blanket of white snow. Amidst the torrential snowfall, glittering flakes of light, like flowing tassels, caused a change in the celestial phenomena. This startled the Rogue Cultivator Transformation Sect in the Huasheng Sect's army, who fled in panic, not caring about anything else!
"Old Ghost Jin Quan?!"
The High Person Purple Robe tried to step forward, but after only one step, True Person Guizhen, despite his damaged foundation, was determined to hold off the Old Devil.
In this bizarre situation, High Person Jinquan was no longer afraid. His tone calmed down as he stared blankly at Chen Shuangbai before him and murmured:
"What is the name of this sword strike?"
The Daoist priest slowly sheathed his sword. As the sword returned to its sheath, the Great Yin Illusory Radiance on the blade receded like the tide, transforming back into a pool of clear Azure Wave. He then softly replied:
"[ The Jade Light and Flowing Radiance Illuminate the Night ]."
" The Jade Light and Flowing Radiance Illuminate the Night..." High Person Jinquan murmured, repeating the name. A flicker of understanding seemed to flash in his cloudy, lifeless eyes. "What a beautiful 'Jade Light and Flowing Radiance Illuminate the Night '... So that's it... So that's it..."
His voice grew softer and softer, the light in his eyes gradually faded, and finally he fell into complete silence.
The half-human, half-insect head, along with the last vestige of life, turned to ashes and vanished in the wind.
The old Old Devil has thus fallen completely.
As he sheathed his sword, Chen Shuangbai's injuries could no longer be sustained. The strange demonic light within his body suddenly flared up, and sprawling wood-like growths sprouted from his wounds, as rough as the dry bark of a withered old tree, causing him to cough up blood continuously.
But none of that matters anymore.
The death of High Person Jinquan had already forced High Person Purple Robe to retreat hastily, and the remaining Golden Core Transformation Sect of the Huasheng Sect also retreated with considerable injuries.
Zhang Jing, who had shouted the loudest earlier, was also beaten by Mystic Sea Avatar and coughed up blood repeatedly, forcing him to flee in haste.
The entire army of the Transformation Sect collapsed completely, like a flood bursting its banks, abandoning their armor and weapons and fleeing in all directions.
The Transformation Sect retreated hundreds of miles in one go, giving the four sects of Ning Country their first major victory in recent years. Their morale soared, and everyone praised the Jade Spring Sect's True Person Xuhong divine swordsmanship and unparalleled majesty.
Chen Shuangbai swayed slightly, almost losing her balance, and muttered to herself.
"Fortunately, taking the [ Jade Spirit Essence-Nourishing Pill ] has had a considerable effect."
Mystic Sea Avatar noticed his unusual behavior immediately, transforming into a streak of azure light and landing beside him. Upon seeing this, he remarked, "The price is far too high."
Chen Shuangbai shook her head and said softly, "I've gained quite a lot."
"Let's go back."
After dealing with the aftermath of the battle, Ding Chengyu, True Person Guizhen, True Person Wang, and others came to the tent to visit Chen Shuangbai, but were stopped by Mystic Sea Avatar, who claimed to be in meditation to recuperate, saying:
"Please return, everyone. True Person Xuhong has entered meditation to heal his injuries and it is inconvenient for him to see anyone further."
Chen Shuangbai never explained the relationship between the Mystic Sea Avatar and himself, so everyone assumed that this person was a Golden Core True Person hidden by the Jade Spring Sect. Knowing the importance of the matter, they left behind healing pills and spiritual resources, said some kind words, and then left.
Ding Chengyu stayed behind, looked at Mystic Sea Avatar, and transmitted his voice, "Are you really alright?"
Chen Shuangbai Jade Spring Dao Child and the next Jade Spring Sect. If it is really important, Ding Chengyu has an obligation to inform the sect and arrange for someone to take care of him and take over the battle situation here.
Mystic Sea Avatar nodded slightly, his expression calm.
The solemn expression on Ding Chengyu's face finally dissipated. He then took out some medicinal pills that could aid in the healing process before leaving.
With Mystic Sea Avatar protecting her, Chen Shuangbai focused entirely on healing her injuries.
Inside the tent.
Chen Shuangbai activated his profound skill, and the [ Lunar Rites Golden Core ] began to manifest its mysteries. Azure water light spread beneath him, converging into a pool. Divine Ability light floated within the tent, and in an instant, wondrous phenomena such as golden palaces and jade pavilions, jade trees and golden flowers, jade rabbits pounding medicine, and white toads playing in the water appeared one after another, making the entire tent look like a fairyland on the moon.
He sat cross-legged with his eyes slightly closed. Under the influence of the [ Jade Spirit Essence-Nourishing Pill ], the [ Lunar Rites Golden Core ], and the two profound techniques, the strange demonic light within his body was immediately suppressed and could no longer spread unchecked.
But the wood grain stubbornly remained around his wound, like dodder that had taken root, piercing into his flesh and blood, and even faintly eroding his soul, constantly drawing on the Law Power within him to strengthen itself.