Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 519 - 514 Lending a Knife to Kill, Aquamarine Gold-Eyed Beast_1
Jia Ren, though a Void Refining Stage Cultivator, is an Artifact Refiner, not adept at spell battles. More importantly, I hold the moral high ground! That fleeing Demon Cultivator from the trial must have heard Jia Ren’s name from somewhere and tried to deceive me. Thankfully, my discerning eyes saw through the ruse, and their wicked scheme failed. If this matter reaches the Sect, it’ll be a case of ’ignorance is no crime,’ and the trouble can be minimized. As long as I’m within the Sect, and he can’t openly use Sect rules against me, can he really dare to make a move? My only concern is him spending resources to get fellow disciples to attack me in retaliation. The Spirit Devouring Treasure Art and the Great Divine Power Law, Heaven and Earth are too tempting. Acquiring them would skyrocket my combat prowess and cultivation speed. I’ll surely secure a spot in the top three of the Combat Law Sequence, maybe even first! As long as I’m strong enough, Jia Ren’s revenge will be manageable. It’s worth a try!
The Purple Sword transformed into an immensely thick Electric Python that streaked toward the Second Nascent Soul. At the moment of its approach, a roar erupted, powerful enough to shake one’s very soul! For a Late-Stage Deity-Transforming Cultivator to use a Spiritual Treasure in such a way meant he wouldn’t give his opponent a moment’s respite.
The Second Nascent Soul, not being the main body after all, possessed a Divine Soul weaker than that of a Late-Stage Deity-Transforming Cultivator. His spirit trembled, but he managed to activate the Heavenly Fire God Cover just in time. The Heavenly Fire God Cover enveloped his entire body, a vast fire dragon spirit coiling around the shield. Its eyes were bright and full of spiritual essence. As a Supreme Grade Defensive Spiritual Treasure, the Heavenly Fire God Cover had already reached Vacuum Refining Perfection. Its might was far beyond what ordinary Spiritual Treasures could compare to.
The massive python arrived. It was far more powerful than the fire dragon circling the Heavenly Fire God Cover; compared to the python, the fire dragon seemed like a mere red loach. The Electric Python, oblivious to the Heavenly Fire God Cover’s true power, crashed into it forcefully. However, instead of the expected scene of the python overwhelmingly tearing through the shield’s defenses, it was like an egg smashing against a stone. The Electric Python shattered like a burst balloon upon contact with the fire dragon. The concealed Purple Sword was sent flying before it could escape, and the fire dragon immediately surged forward, biting down on it. A grating sound echoed as Heavenly Fire spread across the blade, causing the Purple Sword to dim visibly.
Li Zhongyuan raised his hand, casting a spell to recall his Spiritual Treasure. Unfortunately, the Purple Sword was held fast, unable to move an inch.
A Supreme Grade Defensive Spiritual Treasure?! It wasn’t strange for Jia Ren, a Refining Master, to possess a Supreme Grade defensive Spiritual Treasure. However, this Heavenly Fire God Cover’s defensive power is far stronger than I anticipated! The Purple Sword is a fine Spiritual Treasure. Plus, with my cultivation at the Late-stage of Soul Transformation, I can draw upon nature’s spiritual energy to empower the Electric Python. He, with only a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivation, should be the one at a disadvantage, even with a Supreme Grade defensive Spiritual Treasure!
Li Zhongyuan realized something was wrong. As a Combat Law Sequence cultivator, he was battle-hardened and had seen the Supreme Spirit Treasures of several top-ranking members. Jia Ren’s Spiritual Treasure is too strong; it definitely surpasses the level of a Supreme Spirit Treasure!
The Second Nascent Soul had already recovered, his eyes flickering with intense murderous intent. I have no quarrel with this man. I even showed my Identity Token to avoid conflict. Yet, he feigned ignorance and made it clear he intended to kill me. Whatever his reasons, he has enraged Jia Ren! Don’t destroy this sword! The main body still needs it to improve his cultivation.
While the two Spiritual Treasures were locked in a stalemate, the Heavenly Fire God Cover, having reached Vacuum Refining Perfection, was capable of destroying the Purple Sword.
This is a fine Spiritual Treasure. If devoured by the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art, it can enhance cultivation. No opportunity for cultivation advancement should be missed.
The Heavenly Fire God Cover maintained its guard, the fire dragon coiling around the Purple Sword. However, the Heavenly Fire on the dragon gradually dimmed. Despite the Purple Sword’s struggles, it couldn’t break free from the fire dragon’s restraint.
"Divine Skill: The Sword Follows the Spell!"
"Divine Skill: Sky Sword Breaking Spells!"
Unwilling to abandon his Spiritual Treasure, Li Zhongyuan took out a backup Spiritual Treasure, the Green Jade Sword. This Spiritual Treasure was inferior to the Purple Sword but was still a decent ordinary Spiritual Treasure. Cultivators of the Second Spirit Treasure Sect like me have substantial resources, consistently ranking within the top hundred of the Combat Law Sequence.
Empowered by the two Divine Skills, the Green Jade Sword drew a continuous torrent of nature’s spiritual energy from its surroundings, manifesting a colossal green sword shadow behind it. The green sword shadow slashed towards the Heavenly Fire God Cover.
The Sky Sword Breaking Spells is best at shattering Divine Skills and Spiritual Treasure defenses; it’s a powerful counter to defensive Spiritual Treasures. Its might is less than when I use the Purple Thunder Sword, but it’s my only way to break this deadlock!
"Xuan Kill Cha Sword!"
As the Second Nascent Soul raised his hand, a blood-red sword light flashed and then vanished. The Xuan Kill Cha Sword didn’t target the Green Jade Sword, which had transformed into the Sky Sword. Instead, it bypassed it, streaking directly towards the distant Li Zhongyuan.
I have full confidence in the Heavenly Fire God Cover. Apart from some caution towards those two Lianxu Stage sequence disciples, if any Lingbao Sect cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage can break my Heavenly Fire God Cover, I’d be truly impressed.
"Break!"
Li Zhongyuan spurred the Green Jade Sword, taking the lead in a strike at the Second Nascent Soul. The Heavenly Fire God Cover is too occupied with the Purple Thunder Sword; its power isn’t at its peak. This is my chance! The Divine Skills of a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator are nothing to worry about.
Before the Green Jade Sword struck, the fire dragon swelled dramatically. It no longer concealed its aura, unleashing a pressure far exceeding that of a typical Void Refining Stage Cultivator. The fire dragon lashed its tail, causing the Void to thunder. The Green Jade Sword, unable to perfectly control the vast amount of nature’s spiritual energy it carried, began to destabilize. The dragon’s tail struck the Green Jade Sword, which now only faintly glowed with the light of the Sky Sword Breaking Spells, instantly smashing it deep into the earth, out of sight.
A Void Refining Level Spiritual Treasure? How is this possible?! Most Spiritual Treasures have fixed power once forged and don’t grow. Only a few can evolve to the Void Refining Level. Such Spiritual Treasures are incredibly rare! It takes an immense amount of time for a growth-type Spiritual Treasure to reach the Void Refining Level. No matter how Jia Ren got this, I have little chance of victory.
Realizing the situation was dire and knowing he had no hope of slaying Jia Ren’s avatar, Li Zhongyuan decisively activated his Escape Light to flee.
CRACK!
A protective Spiritual Treasure in the form of a Jade Pendant manifested, automatically shielding its owner. Its spiritual light dimmed as it fell from mid-air. However, a blood-red sword light pierced through the Spiritual Treasure’s defense. Without its protection, the intense Killing Sha assaulted Li Zhongyuan’s Divine Soul, chilling him to the bone.
"Heart is like Ruyi!"
Li Zhongyuan dispelled the encroaching Killing Sha and regained his mental clarity. But before he could react further, the blood-red sword light tore his body apart.
A shattered Talisman fluttered down from the sky. Li Zhongyuan’s figure reappeared hundreds of miles away.
That was too close! I never imagined his avatar would be this powerful! I must return to the Sect as quickly as possible! Even if Jia Ren wants to kill me, he won’t be able to do anything once I’m back in the Sect.
He scanned his surroundings, intending to use an escape Divine Skill to quickly return to the Sect, only to realize with a shock that he was lost! Li Zhongyuan was utterly disoriented; even his Divine Sense couldn’t find the correct direction.
Where am I? How do I get back to the Sect? Why is this happening to me?!
Li Zhongyuan couldn’t believe he was lost; his face was a mask of incredulity.
This was, of course, the Second Nascent Soul’s doing. Lingbao Sect cultivators are known for having many treasures, and their elite disciples probably have life-saving measures. A one-hit kill wouldn’t be easy. When the Xuan Kill Cha Sword neared its target, it also carried a Lost Path Guai Talisman Pill. Even if the enemy managed to escape my attack, they’d be like a headless fly, unable to get far.
Bizarre Demons had vanished from the Mysterious Realm long ago. Most cultivators never encountered them and thus didn’t prepare Evil-warding Treasures. Even now, Li Zhongyuan remained oblivious to the Bizarre Demon’s power affecting him. He wandered aimlessly like a headless fly, as if trapped by a ’ghost wall.’
Kill him directly? No, that’s too risky for me! It would also bring trouble upon myself! Li Zhongyuan is at fault, but if I kill a Lingbao Sect genius, I’ll face punishment too. I don’t know how the Lingbao Sect’s High-level Elders would react, and I don’t want to take that chance. The best way is to stay out of it.
He took out a Demon-Spotting Talisman, sensing for nearby Magical Beasts.
Am I lucky or unlucky? A dark aura of a Magical Beast emerged. A thousand miles to the east, there was indeed a Magical Beast comparable to the Body Integration Realm.
"Go!"
The Second Nascent Soul took out dozens of Talismans, activating them one by one. They produced ear-splitting sound waves. A scale-armored behemoth, deep in slumber, was disturbed by the sound waves. It let out a thunderous roar and charged directly towards Li Zhongyuan’s location. As for the true culprit, he had already erased his presence and made his escape.
The massive beast exuded a terrifying aura. It was clad in jet-black Scale Armor, possessed a pair of golden eyes, and bore some resemblance to a Kylin. If the Second Nascent Soul had been there, he would have recognized it as an Aquamarine Gold-Eyed Beast, which possessed Kylin bloodline. The Aquamarine Gold-Eyed Beast regarded the erratically wandering Li Zhongyuan as the one who had disturbed it. With a single swat of its paw, it effortlessly pulverized him. Both his physical body and Divine Soul were annihilated by that blow, dispersing like smoke. Having dealt with the tiny pest that disturbed its slumber, the Aquamarine Gold-Eyed Beast sauntered off.
「The very moment Li Zhongyuan perished」
Cloud Tiger of the Second Spirit Treasure Sect seemed to sense something. He gazed into the boundless expanse, his perception perhaps augmented by a profound secret technique.
A disciple has died?!
Cloud Tiger took out a Treasure Mirror. Inside, fifteen black dots still remained. This was his method for confirming the locations of the deployed Demon Cultivators. The Second Spirit Treasure Sect hadn’t informed the disciples of the Demon Cultivators’ locations; they had to find them using their own means. The Lingbao Sect’s Fire Seeds were intended to help the Sect rise, so they couldn’t afford significant shortcomings. Locating targets was a test of their capabilities.
It’s not one of the deployed Demon Cultivators! A Magical Beast? Or... fratricide?! The former would be bad enough, but if it’s the latter... This is not good news!
With a mere thought, Cloud Tiger’s physical body traversed the Void, covering tens of thousands of miles in an instant. He arrived at the location of Li Zhongyuan’s death. Clear paw prints were visible on the ground, which was littered with flesh and blood. The lingering scent of an Aquamarine Gold-Eyed Beast permeated the air! As a leading figure in the Second Lingbao Sect, Cloud Tiger was naturally familiar with the Magical Beasts within the Source Treasure Cave Heaven. The Aquamarine Gold-Eyed Beast was indeed one of the most formidable among them.
A Bizarre Demon’s aura?! Have Bizarre Demons appeared in the Source Treasure Cave Heaven again?
Cloud Tiger’s face darkened. The Sect must provide its disciples with means to counter Bizarre Demons!
