Immortal Path Space-Chapter 498: The Black Tortoise Sect Master

As he watched the Demonic Beasts fleeing for their lives, Wang Hong refrained from actively slaughtering them; such trifles didn't require his direct intervention.

Unless some Demonic Beasts had exceptionally bad luck or pitiful eyesight, approaching too closely to him, leading to their swift demise at his hands.

Of course, he wasn't idle either; he released his Divine Sense, wandering into each shop and uncovering the hidden variety of items within.

Spirit Herbs, spiritual fruits, ore materials, and even some crudely refined Magical Weapons were all discovered.

Taking advantage of the lack of others around him at the moment, he promptly stored all these miscellaneous items in his spatial storage.

Even items of little value but space-consuming nature were packed away.

The signboards hanging outside the shops were not spared either; Wang Hong seized them as well since they were crafted from tier-one metal materials, which he personally had no use for. However, his subordinates had diverse needs, requiring vast resources.

At that moment, he picked up a large bowl intended for feeding Demonic Beasts; the material seemed decent, and he speculated that he could fashion a Long Spear out of it later, so he stashed it away casually.

Swiftly, he plundered a shop entirely, leaving almost nothing behind that possessed Spiritual Energy. Satisfied, he nodded to himself and moved on to the next establishment.

Just then, the sounds of intense battle emanated from the Heavenly Authority Peak.

Earlier, he had brought two Golden Core Cultivators with him; one accompanied him to the Marketplace, while the other had been dispatched to guard the mountaintop to prevent Demonic Beasts from escaping with their possessions.

Because the Qingxu Mountain Range was currently far from empty, not only had third-tier Demonic Beasts departed, but also most of the second and first-tier Demonic Beasts.

The lone third-tier Demonic Beast that remained had already been slain.

Now, with a Golden Core Cultivator present here, he was essentially an invincible presence.

Unexpectedly, there was another third-tier Demonic Beast on the Heavenly Authority Peak, and this Demonic Beast dared to resist.

"You guard this place; I'll go take a look," Wang Hong instructed his Golden Core subordinate and swiftly flew towards the mountaintop.

Upon reaching the peak, he witnessed two individuals engaged in a fierce battle.

"It's him!"

At this moment, the one fighting his subordinate was not a Demonic Beast but the former Black Tortoise Sect Master of Qingxu Sect.

Meanwhile, his subordinate was clearly at a disadvantage, on the verge of defeat. The Black Tortoise Sect Master was a late-stage Golden Core Cultivator, while Wang Hong's subordinate had only reached the initial stage of Golden Core cultivation.

"Old Turtle! We meet again!" Wang Hong shouted, flying towards the scene of their conflict.

"Kid! It's you! You have quite the luck!" The Black Tortoise Sect Master, of course, recognized Wang Hong; they had crossed paths on several occasions in the past.

Seeing that Wang Hong had not perished during the Beast Tide and was still lively, having even advanced to a similar cultivation level, the Black Tortoise Sect Master couldn't help but feel uneasy.

"Old Turtle, do you think everyone needs to beg for mercy from the Demon Clan like you? From what I can see, your new master isn't all that great. It's been so many years, and you haven't made any progress," Wang Hong taunted, unaware of the Black Tortoise Sect Master's actual progress. After all, when they had last interacted, he was still at the Foundation Building stage and lacked the discernment to assess the strength of a Golden Core Cultivator.

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But he couldn't help himself; he simply enjoyed getting under the Black Tortoise Sect Master's skin.

At the same time, a crimson Flying Sword swiftly flew towards the Black Tortoise Sect Master.

Distracted by Wang Hong's words, the Black Tortoise Sect Master's cultivation had not only failed to advance but had even regressed slightly in recent years. After pledging allegiance to the Demon Clan, he had become a tool for the Qing Fox Clan due to his limited knowledge of Alchemy. This included the Qingxu Sect disciples who had surrendered with him; they had all become tools of the Demon Clan, with no time for rest, let alone cultivation.

Life after aligning with the Demon Clan had not been as blissful as he had imagined.

Just as he was lost in thought, a crimson Flying Sword silently closed in on him, ready to strike.

Black Tortoise Sect Master's mind trembled, and he instantly broke out in a cold sweat, sensing imminent danger.

"You scoundrel!" Black Tortoise Sect Master angrily cursed, narrowly avoiding Wang Hong's attack. He hastily summoned a shield, which was crafted from the refinement of Xuan Turtle Shell, a formidable defense technique used by all past Black Tortoise Sect Masters. It was renowned for its unparalleled defense and formidable power.

In the blink of an eye, the two clashed dozens of times in mid-air. Wang Hong's own Flying Sword displayed a ferocious aura, but it couldn't penetrate Black Tortoise Sect Master's shield.

The Golden Core Stage subordinate, witnessing Wang Hong taking on the Black Tortoise Sect Master, realized that he couldn't intervene any longer. Now, he could only watch the battle unfold.

As they collided once more, several flames burst from the crimson Flying Sword, some of which landed on the shield, instantly setting it ablaze.

This supposedly unrivaled shield was unable to withstand this type of fire.

At that moment, several fireballs flew towards the Black Tortoise Sect Master. In response, he discarded the burning shield, transforming into a blood-red light and swiftly moving a hundred yards away.

Observing this, Wang Hong's figure momentarily blurred and reappeared right in front of the Black Tortoise Sect Master.

"This escape technique is quite good! But it's still not as good as mine," Wang Hong commented.

By the time Black Tortoise Sect Master heard these words, Wang Hong was just a few feet away, his fist poised to strike.

Panicked, Black Tortoise Sect Master employed his escape technique once more, turning into a blood-red streak and flying a hundred yards away.

This time, he didn't dare to waste any time, preparing to escape once more.

However, at this moment, he heard Wang Hong's voice echoing in his ear.

"I told you, your escape technique is just slightly inferior."

Then, he felt a sharp pain in his head, and his consciousness faded away completely.

The Golden Core Cultivator who had been watching the battle was astonished to see their East Master, without resorting to any magic weapons, instantly shatter the opponent's head with a single punch. The force of it left a profound impact on him.

He decided that when he returned, he would also study body refining.

Wang Hong retrieved the Black Tortoise Sect Master's Storage Bag and briefly examined its contents, which included two magic weapons, some materials, and Spirit Stones.

"All right, you continue guarding here," Wang Hong said, leaving a brief instruction before heading towards the Marketplace at the foot of the mountain.

He believed in finishing what he started; his determination was to thoroughly loot this Marketplace.

In the time he had been away, the Golden Core Cultivator who remained had already dispatched most of the remaining Demonic Beasts in the Marketplace.

Wang Hong continued to search through various spiritual objects one shop at a time, enjoying the sensation even more than treasure hunting.

In addition to storing some items in his Space, he filled dozens of Storage Bags, all hanging from his waist.

It took him several hours to thoroughly search the entire Marketplace.

Upon leaving the Marketplace, he looked back with satisfaction, seeing that there was nothing left to plunder.

"Let's go, we're heading to the mountaintop!" Wang Hong called to his subordinate, and they both flew upwards.

Although the Marketplace had yielded significant gains, it mainly consisted of first and second-tier materials that weren't of much use to him personally. These would be more beneficial for his subordinates. The real treasure trove was on the mountaintop. He remembered that the Qingxu Sect's storage rooms had been located there.

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