Qi Refining Great Perfection?

The domineering and sharp sword Sword Qi, wreathed in the Southern Brightness Devil Fire, carried a sharpness that could pierce through metal, and stabbed straight at the man's unsuspecting brow!

The expected headshot did not occur.

The Sword Qi, powerful enough to easily tear apart ten feet of fine steel, struck the man's brow and produced a soft, crisp "ding" sound.

It was as if it had struck some kind of invisible barrier, leaving not even a trace of white before collapsing abruptly, and the demonic fire was extinguished along with it.

"Um?"

Qi Yun's pupils contracted slightly, a genuine hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He knew all too well the power of his Sword Qi. An ordinary Late Qi Refining cultivator would find it extremely difficult to withstand without using Law Artifact to block it. However, the man before him had his vital points sealed by golden needles, so his True Qi should be unable to circulate, rendering him practically a cripple.

How could someone withstand his full-force attack unscathed using only their physical body?

This is simply unbelievable!

"Hehe. Hehehe." The man hanging there was not angry at the sudden attack; instead, he let out a low, hoarse chuckle, which contained an indescribable sense of satisfaction and appreciation.

"That's it! That's more like it!"

A disagreement can escalate into a violent murder, without hesitation or delay!

Kid, your ruthlessness and decisiveness are just what I like!

Qi Yun's gaze sharpened, and he attacked again, refusing to believe it.

The Sunken Abyss Iron Sand transformed into countless fine needles, shooting forth like a black rainstorm; the skeletal skeletons spewed out highly corrosive Corpse Poison Yin Fire; they even attempted the [Void-Trapping Awl] technique from the "Wood Phase Command Method".

Various methods were employed in turn, and in an instant, the quiet room was filled with flashes of magical light and overflowing energy.

However, the result remained the same.

All attacks that landed on the man, whether sharp physical impacts or insidious corrosive properties, were like a stone thrown into the sea, unable to cause him any real harm.

That seemingly broken shell appeared to be forged from divine metal, making it indestructible.

Qi Yun stopped his attack, looked at the man whose body was covered in golden needles but still wore a mocking "smile," remained silent for a moment, and then sincerely gave him a thumbs up:

"Tough enough!"

He was finally Qi Ingestion.

This level of defense is simply outrageous.

"Hahaha!" Upon hearing this, the man let out a hearty laugh that was both exhilarating and tinged with a sense of desolation.

"A phoenix without feathers is no better than a chicken, but a lion without feathers is still a lion!"

Kid, now you know I'm not someone you can just bully, right?

Qi Yun curled his lip, completely abandoning the idea of killing the other party on the spot.

Since he couldn't kill him, he didn't bother wasting any more energy.

He decided to ignore the "iron turtle" and turned to the side, patiently waiting for the Vein-Fixing Law Talisman to finish its work.

Once the coordinates were recorded, he immediately left; this mess had nothing to do with him.

Just as the talisman's light was stabilizing and about to complete its replication, the man's voice rang out again. This time, the bait he threw out made Qi Yun's heart skip a beat:

"Hey kid, don't rush off. How about we make a deal?"

"If you can help me break free from these constraints, I can tell you the exact location of a wild, unclaimed [Foundation Establishment Object]."

Foundation Establishment materials!

These four words hold an irresistible allure for any Qi Refining Stage cultivator.

The ultimate goal of cultivating immortality is, of course, to seek Changsheng through spiritual practice.

But who doesn't yearn for that immense power, capable of manipulating the universe and dominating all living beings with a mere gesture?

A suitable Foundation Establishment item can elevate the quality of Dao Foundation by several levels, profoundly influencing one's future Dao Path.

These words did indeed catch Qi Yun's attention, but he only glanced at them slightly and did not immediately respond, nor did he show the slightest unusual expression on his face.

He simply stood there quietly until the light of the Vein-Fixing Law Talisman completely subsided, emitting a soft "yu" sound, indicating that the coordinates had been successfully recorded. Only then did he calmly put the jade talisman back into his storage Law Artifact.

Having done all this, Qi Yun slowly turned around and looked at the man who was hanging there:

"Oh? An item for Foundation Establishment? That sounds rather interesting."

However, why should I believe you if you just make empty promises?

The two then engaged in a heated debate and bargaining.

The man tried to get Qi Yun to release him before telling him the location, but Qi Yun naturally refused.

Ultimately, the two parties reached a tiered transaction agreement.

Each time Qi Yun removed a key restriction for him, the man would provide corresponding information about the Foundation Establishment artifact.

To prevent men from making baseless accusations or fabricating stories, Qi Yun insisted that they swear an oath based on their own Dao Path.

Although such vows made by inner demons or on the Dao Path are not directly bound by the rules of heaven and earth, they will not attract divine retribution.

However, for a cultivator aspiring to the Great Dao, leaving a mark of breaking one's vows on one's Dao heart can easily breed inner demons when breaking through realms in the future, leading to failure and having a significant impact.

This is the most effective means of constraint that Qi Yun can think of at the moment.

The man seemed to have great confidence in the Foundation Establishment artifact, or perhaps his desire to escape was too urgent. After a slight hesitation, he then swore a solemn oath, as Qi Yun had requested, swearing a solemn oath for his future on the Great Dao.

Qi Yun glanced at the man after he finished making his oath, his eyes flickering.

He knew it was still extremely risky, but the "Foundation Establishment item" was enough to make him take the risk.

He slowly raised his hand, his gaze falling on the thickest and longest golden needle on the man's chest and abdomen acupoint.

"Then let's begin here."

Following the agreement, Qi Yun removed a crucial golden needle restriction from the man.

The man kept his promise and frankly revealed some information about the mysterious Foundation Establishment artifact. As the information gradually came together, it didn't sound like a lie.

Soon, only the last needle, the thickest and longest, with the densest magical runes, remained on the Tianling acupoint.

Qi Yun's hand was already raised, his fingertips almost touching the cold needle tip, but at this last moment, his hand suddenly stopped, hanging in mid-air.

Raising his head, Qi Yun calmly looked at the man's eye sockets, which were sealed shut with golden needles.

"Your cultivation is unfathomable, and your physical body is even more solid than divine iron."

If I help you escape now, once you're free, you can take my life with the flick of your wrist. What will I do then?

"I'm afraid I can't bring myself to give this last injection."

Seeing that escape was only a matter of time before he became impatient, his voice trembling slightly with urgency.

"Kid! I've been tormented into this state, neither human nor ghost, and my strength is less than one-tenth of what it used to be!"

Even if you can't beat me, with your escape technique, do you think you can't get away?

Stop dawdling!

Listen carefully to the last part of the information -

He revealed the last crucial information in a hurried tone.

"Oh~"

Qi Yun let out a meaningful murmur, as if he had been persuaded.

The next second, his body swayed slightly, almost imperceptibly.

Without hesitation, he quickly and steadily pinched the Heavenly Spirit Needle and pulled it out with all his might!

The moment the golden needle leaves the body, it's as if some kind of dam has been completely breached!

Meow--.-. Hahahaha!!!

The man's stiff face, like a shattered mask, suddenly contorted, revealing a mixture of extreme pain...

Ecstatic joy, and a bizarre, manic laugh filled with boundless violence.

A hoarse laugh squeezed out from deep in his throat, growing louder and louder.

It eventually turned into a deafening roar!

"I'm finally free!!!"

Boom!

A terrifying aura, suppressed for countless years, erupted like a dormant volcano, bursting forth violently from the man's center.

Visible black demonic energy surged forth like a tangible tide, instantly filling the entire quiet room.

The remaining gold needles on his body were squeezed out of his body by an invisible force under the impact of this overwhelming power. They broke apart and turned into powder in mid-air.

The thick iron chains binding his limbs groaned under the strain.

The runes flickered rapidly, then shattered with a deafening metallic crack!

Amidst the billowing black mist, the man's originally dry body rapidly expanded and recovered as if inflated, with bulging muscles bulging out.

On the surface of his skin, terrifying, ancient demonic tattoos appeared and moved like living things, exuding a savage and deathly Divine Soul that sent chills down one's spine.

The entire meditation room trembled violently under the pressure of his aura, the stone walls cracked, as if they might collapse at any moment!

Suspended in mid-air, the man stretched his long-dormant muscles, emitting a series of teeth-grinding popping sounds.

Those eyes, which had been sealed shut by the golden needles, were now open, their pupils a pure, bottomless black.

Only the very center point is scarlet, like the entrance to hell, ready to devour anyone who dares to cross it.

The moment they were freed, they didn't even have time to adjust to their long-lost freedom.

Those scarlet pupils instantly locked onto Qi Yun, who was standing quietly to the side!

"Kid! I just escaped from this predicament, and after being stuffed for so long, I'm really starving!"

You can have a treat to fill your stomach, I hope you don't mind?!

Before he could finish speaking, a large hand covered in demonic runes and swirling with black energy ripped through the air and grabbed him by the neck with a speed that exceeded Qi Yun's reaction limit.

The man opened his enormous mouth, transforming it into a gaping maw large enough to swallow a living person whole, and aimed it at Qi Yun's head, ready to devour it in one gulp!

At this critical moment, the "Qi Yun" he was holding suddenly fluctuated.

Like a reflection in water, it suddenly blurred, then transformed into a wisp of pure vapor and vanished without a trace.

"A fake body?!"

The man's grasp missed, and he was momentarily stunned. Instead of being angry, he seemed to have discovered something extremely interesting, and a more ferocious and excited grin spread across his face.

"This is hilarious! This is fucking hilarious! Hahahaha!!"

Amidst his maniacal laughter, he stopped abruptly, his figure blurring as he transformed into a terrifying black whirlwind, carrying a surging, malevolent aura as it swept upwards along the tunnel.

Wherever it passed, stone walls crumbled and the barriers wailed; its power was unstoppable!

Only after the terrifying demonic wind had completely dissipated, and the air in the shadows of the corner of the quiet room distorted, did Qi Yun's true form slowly emerge.

Gazing in the direction the man had departed, sensing the lingering, chilling aura of Qi Refining Great Perfection, he pursed his lips and exclaimed in amazement:

"Is this aura from Qi Refining Great Perfection?"

In fact, from the very beginning, regardless of whether the man used a "Foundation Establishment item" as bait, Qi Yun had already decided to let him go.

Such a terrifying being, trapped for an unknown period of time and filled with resentment and murderous intent, would be an excellent "shield" once freed!

You're not going out to draw fire.

Which way do I get there?