Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 828 - 373: Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture Mastered (3)
In the nick of time, the heavy and formidable Xuan Heavy Golden Tower Shield Puppet moved sideways at an inconceivable speed, squeezing overhead Duan Shuang.
Boom!
The indestructible Xuan Heavy Golden Tower Shield emitted a teeth-gnashing groan, the shield surface instantly dented with a giant palm print, countless fine cracks spread like a spider web.
"This Quasi-Fourth Rank Puppet is actually this hard?"
A middle-aged figure in a green-scaled robe appeared in mid-air, his expression grim with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
However, he did not give up on Duan Shuang because of the puppet’s strong defense.
Instead, he summoned his Spirit Treasure, strengthening his attack power.
Boom! Boom! Boom...
Crack!
A heart-wrenching metal tearing sound echoed.
The solid chest forged from Xuan Heavy Gold was forcibly split open, revealing an intricate internal rune structure.
"Die!"
Just as the Nascent Soul Cultivator prepared to deliver a fatal strike to Duan Shuang, a Silent Extinction Green Light burst forth from the puppet.
This Nascent Soul Cultivator had no time to react before being hit by the Silent Extinction Green Light.
"Ah!"
Accompanied by a scream, this Nascent Soul’s lifespan and Primordial Qi were instantly reduced, even his dharma body was nearly half eroded.
"What Secret Technique is this?"
Duan Shuang was momentarily stunned by the sight.
Although Xu Ping had told her a spell was sealed inside, wasn’t the spell’s power a bit too strong?
It managed to heavily injure a Nascent Soul Cultivator?
The entire hall fell into a deathly silence.
All the Golden Core Cultivators who had narrowly escaped disaster stood dumbfounded, keeping their distance.
However, the silence lasted only for a moment.
Roar!
A roar sounded, followed by the sudden appearance of a giant demon claw, which grabbed the Nascent Soul Cultivator.
Gulp!
The demon paw closed, and the Nascent Soul’s essence was swallowed whole like a snack by a gigantic creature in a demon armor, which chewed twice and swallowed it whole.
The demonic flames on the creature surged with satisfaction, letting out a content hiss.
"An... Ancient Demon??"
All survivors were terrified, fleeing desperately.
Duan Shuang’s face also changed drastically, without hesitation she crushed the premium ’Thunder Light Escape Sky Talisman’ hidden in her sleeve, and escaped.
...
Blood Bone Hall, underground cave residence.
Xu Ping, who was silently cultivating, suddenly opened his eyes and gazed towards the direction of the Ancient Demon Hall.
He sensed the Life and Death Divine Light sealed in the puppet had been activated.
"The Life and Death Divine Light has been activated, Fellow Daoist Duan might be facing extreme crisis."
"Hopefully, she can safely pass through this ordeal..."
Xu Ping suppressed the upheaval in his heart, activated his cultivation method, and quietly resumed his training.
Another half year passed.
The Ancient Demon Hall was about to close, and various news spread across the outer seas.
The rumors about this Ancient Demon Hall were rather explosive, shocking many major powers.
Because the deaths and injuries this time far exceeded previous ones, with several Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators perishing.
This undoubtedly caused a small earthquake for the human race cultivators in the outer seas.
In previous openings of the Ancient Demon Hall, Early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators would die, but Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators rarely perished.
But now, several Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators have died suddenly, how could it not be shocking.
As more information surfaced, many cultivators also figured out what had happened.
Turns out the ancient demons emerging from the Ancient Demon Hall had greatly increased in proficiency, and some even reached the threshold of Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator.
"This time the Ancient Demon Hall was so dangerous, luckily I did not go."
In the underground cave residence of Blood Bone Hall, Xu Ping set aside the intelligence jade slip, his usually calm face showing a rare trace of seriousness.
Facing the threshold of Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator ancient demons, he too, would be no match, even risking his life.
So, secret realms like these are best avoided when personal safety can’t be guaranteed.
"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Duan can return safely!"
Not long after the activation of the first Life and Death Divine Light, a second Life and Death Divine Light was also triggered.
Both life-saving defenses were exhausted.
Under such circumstances, the level of danger is imaginable.
The chance of Duan Shuang surviving... seems slim.
He did not have Duan Shuang’s soul token, unable to sense her life or death.
...
Another year passed.
The trade outside Blood Bone Hall proceeded as scheduled.
The liaison with Xu Ping remained the trusted Steward Zhao of the Liang Ming couple.
"Steward Zhao, how are Fellow Daoist Liang and Master Lei after this Ancient Demon Hall expedition?"
Xu Ping handed over a newly refined batch of Fourth Rank Talismans to the person inquiring.
Although the Fourth Rank Talismans’ value fluctuated slightly due to the horrors of the Ancient Demon Hall, they remained top-tier strategic resources, in high demand.
"Thank you for your concern, Elder Xu."
Steward Zhao politely saluted, his face showing a hint of relief,
"My uncle and aunt had encountered dangers within the hall, suffering significant injuries, but ultimately preserved their lives, returning to their cave residence half a year ago, now in closed-door retreat healing."
"Safe return is good news." Xu Ping nodded.
His collaboration with the Liang Ming couple had been smooth; having them return safely was naturally the best outcome.
Another year passed swiftly.
On the outer sea regions of Blood Bone Island, fierce winds howled, and turbid waves soared.
On this day, a Golden Core Escape Light approached Blood Bone Demon.
"Hmm?"
"Fellow Daoist Duan?"
Sensing the familiar aura in the escape light, Xu Ping’s eyes lit up.
Unexpectedly, after disappearing for two years, the other party safely returned?
Blood Bone Hall.
"Fellow Daoist Duan, your safe return is truly worthy of celebration." Glancing at the bright and charming Duan Shuang standing before him, Xu Ping smiled.
Duan Shuang not only returned safely but did not suffer severe injuries.
Her aura showed slight fluctuation, yet her spirit was complete, showing no signs of substantial loss.
"Thanks to Fellow Daoist Xu’s good fortune, I narrowly managed to return safely from the Ancient Demon Hall."
Duan Shuang’s beautiful face glowed, her brows and eyes carrying a trace of radiant post-crisis vitality, adding to her lovely charm.
She bowed slightly, her voice clear like pearls falling on jade plates.
The two seated themselves as host and guest beside a cloud-patterned table carved from millennia-old warm jade.
Xu Ping poured a cup of Spirit Tea for Duan Shuang.
