Chapter 786: Seize the island, Five Elements Yuanci Mountain!

Lu Changsheng retrieved the Sun Moon Two Instruments Profound Light Mirror into his embrace, and the ancient-looking Great Luo Sword Embryo appeared in his hand.

With a slight thought, a snow-white pill flew out from his fontanelle, transforming into a handsome young man with a similar appearance and aura to him.

Immediately after, his Lifebound Treasure, the Yin Yang Diagram, appeared, hovering behind his head.

He flicked his finger on his storage ring, tossing a purple-green Xuanmu Gourd to his Sanbao Avatar.

This island had a Fourth-Order Beast King, and Lu Changsheng dared not show any carelessness.

Before he could fully prepare, the island before him rumbled, shaking violently and trembling, causing the surrounding seawater to churn and surge like roaring waves.

“Roar!!!”

A mournful and powerful roar echoed, like a clap of thunder.

A colossal silver-blue beast, dozens of feet in size, shot into the sky.

Between the gaps of its cold, gleaming scales, a layer of silver-gray gale force flowed, and its wings stretched out fiercely, forming endless gale-force currents, sweeping up chaotic sand that caused subtle, dark Fissure Wind to appear in the Void Realm.

Five streaks of rainbow light frantically fled in five different directions; these were the five Cultivators who had previously helped the Fissure Wind Beast refine its Magic Treasure.

However, they had underestimated the terrifying strength of a Fourth-Order Beast King.

Even though this Fourth-Order Demon King was ambushed by them and severely injured, the gap between the Third-Order and Fourth-Order was like an insurmountable chasm.

The gale-force currents on the island instantly condensed into thousands of ten-foot-long wind blades, sealing off the entire world.

The wind blades raged, whistling towards them, and the sound of air being cut was like countless violin strings snapping, piercingly shrill.

Even as the five Core Formation Cultivators fully unleashed their Divine Abilities and Magic Treasures, their protective Magic Treasure shrouds shattered section by section under the continuous assault, their faces pale.

“Not only did you poison this King, but you also destroyed this King’s treasure! You lowly Human Race, you all deserve to die!!!”

The Fissure Wind Beast’s face was ferocious, its emerald-green eyes surging with madness. Its scale-covered body and wings constantly swelled, as if suppressing some internal pain, and it roared loudly, like a dam breaking, with thousands of giant beasts howling in unison, deafening.

“Pfft!!!”

The five Core Formation Cultivators had already expended much of their Magic Power helping with the Artifact Refining earlier.

At this moment, under the Fissure Wind Beast’s layered attacks and thunderous voice, their Qi and blood instantly surged, unable to bear it, and some even directly spat out fresh blood.

“Is this the strength of a Beast King?”

“Even after being poisoned by the Corrupting Immortal Powder, it still possesses such terrifying strength.”

The five’s faces were ashen, filled with despair, knowing that they would not escape this calamity today.

However, from the moment they were lured here by the Fissure Wind Beast, they had already guessed this outcome.

Otherwise, they would not have dared to undertake such a desperate act of betrayal and assassination.

Just as despair spread wildly, they suddenly heard a rumbling sound in the distance.

They saw a huge gap torn open in Riftwind Island’s Formation by a dazzling and brilliant colored light.

This colored light was not particularly blazing or brilliant, but it contained a terrifying and heart-palpitating Aura. Wherever it shone, thousands of wind blades shattered, turning into nothingness.

“Dong”

The next moment, they saw a figure with a Yin Yang Diagram above his head and an ancient Sword Embryo in his hand walk in.

His entire body glowed, especially his chest, where a brilliant sun seemed to rise, illuminating the mortal world, impossible to look at directly.

“Senior, save us!”

Immediately, a Cultivator cried out for help to the figure, who resembled an ancient deity, shouting hoarsely.

Although they didn’t know if the newcomer was righteous or demonic, at such a life-and-death moment, they had no time to ponder; they only wanted to escape this certain death situation.

“Clang!”

The figure said no more, his Aura surging, and he directly charged towards the Fissure Wind Beast’s massive form.

The ancient Sword Embryo in his hand erupted with a brilliant sword light capable of eclipsing the sun and moon, intertwining with the increasingly dazzling and blazing Nine Color Tribulation Light from his chest, forming a terrifying Aura that could destroy all methods and annihilate all things, causing the entire world to tremble.

“Human Race, all of you deserve to die!!!”

Seeing Lu Changsheng inexplicably charge at him, the Fissure Wind Beast roared with a ferocious and terrifying face. A suffocating and terrifying pressure emanated from its massive body, like thick dark clouds, causing the world to solidify. Then, the silver light flowing through the gaps in its scales surged, and its wings trembled madly.

However, Lu Changsheng was utterly fearless. The colored light from his chest became even more brilliant, and dense runes intertwined and emerged like countless stars, as if a peerless scripture was being recited, its voice grand and vast.

At the same time, a three-headed, six-armed demonic Buddha phantom appeared behind him, continuously rising from the ground. In the blink of an eye, it grew to the same size as the Fissure Wind Beast before him, then wielded a whip-mace that was neither wood nor stone, covered in Dao marks, and swung it towards the Fissure Wind Beast.

The terrifying force caused the air to explode in sections, and in the world, it seemed as if billions of devils were wailing, yet there was also the Buddhist chant of universal salvation, captivating the soul.

“Bang!!!”

Even though the Fissure Wind Beast was a Fourth-Order Beast King and had taken human form for several hundred years, possessing formidable strength, it was still sent flying backwards by Lu Changsheng’s terrifying attack. Its massive body crashed heavily into a small mountain, causing the mountain to collapse and sink, stirring up dust and shattered rocks everywhere.

The five Core Formation Cultivators not far away witnessed this scene, their faces filled with shock, horror, and delight.

They never expected that this Senior who suddenly appeared would possess such astonishing strength.

With a single move, he sent the Fissure Wind Beast flying.

“Roar!!!”

However, this blow did not cause much damage to the Fissure Wind Beast.

Its entire body erupted with silver-gray brilliance, and it roared in anger, then its wings, like sky-reaching feathers, flapped and flew towards Lu Changsheng.

At the same time, endless wind blades instantly appeared from all directions, like sharp daggers, tearing through layers of the Void Realm.

“Go!”

Seeing this, the five Core Formation Cultivators knew that now that one person and one beast were fighting, it was a good opportunity for them to escape.

As for helping Lu Changsheng, they had not considered it at all.

After all, they knew nothing about Lu Changsheng’s identity or situation, whether he was friend or foe, or how he would treat them afterward.

So, in this situation, retreating first was naturally the best option.

“Fellow Daoists, don’t be in such a hurry to leave.”

However, just as they were about to break through Riftwind Island’s Formation and escape, they saw a figure in a green wide-sleeved robe, holding a purple-green Gourd, walking towards them.

“Gulp.”

The moment the five Core Formation Cultivators saw the Sanbao Avatar before them, they were all incomparably horrified, their hair standing on end, their throats dry, unable to speak.

Although Lu Changsheng had moved earlier, his entire body was surging with Restriction-breaking Divine Light and Nine Color Tribulation Light, making his appearance difficult to discern.

But as Core Formation Cultivators, they could still vaguely make out that the green-robed man before them had a similar appearance and build to the figure fighting the Fissure Wind Beast.

This, this, this…

An indescribable fear surged within their hearts.

“Since you Fellow Daoists have a grudge with this beast, why not act now and contribute some effort?”

The Sanbao Avatar looked at the five with calm eyes, speaking peacefully.

Lu Changsheng didn’t truly need the five’s help.

However, after he occupied this place, he still needed Yun Wanchang to attempt her Nascent Soul Breakthrough.

If the five left at this opportune moment and spread the news, it was highly likely to cause complications and unnecessary trouble.

Therefore, he planned to have these five temporarily stay and contribute their strength, and later help guard the island’s Formation.

If they had no ill intentions and were willing to serve diligently, he would naturally let them leave afterward;

If they harbored malicious intent, Lu was not a soft-hearted person either.

“Yes, yes, Senior is right—”

The five exchanged glances, their faces bitter, and could only grit their teeth, looking towards the battlefield ahead, summoning their Magic Treasures, and unleashing their spells, reluctantly attacking the Fissure Wind Beast.

At this moment, the Sanbao Avatar also unleashed the Yin Yang One Qi Great Capturing Hand, intertwining it with Lu Changsheng’s Lifebound Treasure, the Yin Yang Diagram, hovering above his head, forming a sky-covering great hand to suppress the Fissure Wind Beast.

“Was this beast poisoned by you?”

Lu Changsheng realized that the Fissure Wind Beast’s condition was unusual, so he asked the five through his Sanbao Avatar.

“Replying to Senior, we previously mixed some Corrupting Immortal Powder into the Ten Thousand Year Spiritual Milk, so this Demon King is currently being corroded by the Corrupting Immortal Powder, and its consciousness is also affected.”

A Core Formation Cultivator respectfully said to the Sanbao Avatar.

“Corrupting Immortal Powder?”

Lu Changsheng had not heard of this poison.

After all, there were countless strange poisons and numerous deadly poisons in the world, with new ones being researched all the time. Even the Wan E Du Ling Secret Canon could not fully encompass them.

However, knowing that the Fissure Wind Beast was affected by a potent poison, his heart paused slightly, and the Nine Treasures Wishful Bone further erupted, wanting to end the battle quickly.

“Caw!!!”

Just as the six individuals and one beast were clashing, another cry came from afar.

A golden rainbow light approached with lightning speed.

The five Core Formation Cultivators’ faces changed drastically, filled with terror.

They didn’t expect that just as the confrontation began and they gained a slight advantage, another Demon King would arrive.

“Don’t panic,” the Sanbao Avatar beside them said calmly.

Then, under their terrified gazes, this Golden Peng Bird broke through Riftwind Island’s Formation and directly charged towards the distant Fissure Wind Beast.

Although the Golden Winged Roc had not yet broken through to the Fourth-Order.

But after years of accumulation, it had grown to a quasi-Fourth-Order level, capable of attracting Heavenly Tribulation and attempting a breakthrough to the Fourth-Order, its strength not to be underestimated.

Having long fought alongside Lu Changsheng outside, it had long been accustomed to fighting across ranks. Its innate Divine Ability, the “Sky Peng Seizing Dragon Diagram,” was pushed to its limit, clashing head-on with the Fissure Wind Beast.

“Roar!!!”

If it were in its Peak state, the Fissure Wind Beast would not fear Lu Changsheng and the Golden Winged Roc before him, and would still have the strength to fight.

But having expended a great deal of energy in Artifact Refining, and being poisoned by the five’s Corrupting Immortal Powder, with both its Physical Body and consciousness affected, it quickly showed signs of defeat under the combined assault of Lu Changsheng and the Golden Winged Roc.

A Great Luo Sword Light, like a dazzling meteor streaking across the sky, fiercely struck the Fissure Wind Beast’s body, breaking through its silver-gray scales and carving out a hideous wound several feet long, with flesh and blood splattering and scales falling off.

“Damn Human Race, you just wait! This King will definitely cut you into a thousand pieces!”

The Fissure Wind Beast roared in fury.

Normally, it might have asked Lu Changsheng why he was attacking it.

But at this moment, poisoned, with its Artifact Refining failed, and subjected to Lu Changsheng’s inexplicable attack, it was already consumed by rage and had lost its rationality.

However, its only response was an even more ferocious assault.

The Brahma Demon True Body’s six arms wielded the Mountain Moving Whip and smashed it down fiercely, causing the Fissure Wind Beast to howl in pain once more.

“Whoosh whoosh whoosh—”

The Fissure Wind Beast’s face was ferocious, its entire body blazing with silver light. Its wings spread, stirring up endless hurricanes. It knew it was no match and wanted to retreat and escape, to recover from its injuries before seeking revenge on Lu Changsheng.

As Fourth-Order Beast Kings, they did not painstakingly cultivate Spiritual Vein Immortal Caves like cultivators, so they gave up very decisively.

“Yin Yang One Qi Great Capturing Hand!!!”

How could Lu Changsheng let him escape so easily? His Yin Yang Great Dao Golden Core trembled wildly, and Yin-Yang Two Qi roared out from the top of his head, merging with the Yin Yang Diagram to form a majestic hand woven with Yin and Yang principles, pressing down on the Fissure Wind Beast.

Although the Sanbao Avatar’s cultivation was the same as his, at the Peak of Core Formation, there was a clear gap in strength between the two.

Especially when using such a Divine Ability.

His Yin Yang One Qi Great Capturing Hand, refined with three wisps of Xuanhuang Essence, felt like an ancient divine mountain pressing down with every raise of his hand, far beyond what the Sanbao Avatar could achieve.

At this moment, as the Divine Ability emerged and intertwined with the quasi-Spirit Treasure-level Yin Yang Diagram, even the Fissure Wind Beast, a Fourth-Order Demon King, felt heavy all over, as if burdened by a divine mountain.

“Please, treasure, turn around.”

The Sanbao Avatar, not far away, held the xuanmu gourd and softly chanted.

However, these words were merely for show; before he even finished speaking, a dazzling blade shadow had already shot out from the mouth of the gourd.

“Puff!!!”

The blade shadow seemed to be condensed from tens of thousands of stars, and in a flash, it swept into the Fissure Wind Beast’s monstrous, painful, blood-red maw, then drilled into its head, erupting with Nascent Soul-level power, seemingly intending to churn its brains to pieces.

The Fissure Wind Beast let out an earth-shattering wail of agony, its massive body, covered in silver-gray scales, struggled wildly, exuding a sharp luster, trying to suppress the Flying Sword in its head.

However, how could Lu Changsheng give him a chance!

At this moment, Lu Changsheng disregarded his injuries, and the Nine Treasures Wishful Bone erupted with unparalleled brilliant light, engulfing him, causing the scales on his body to continuously char and fall off. Then, the Great Luo Sword Embryo and Brahma Demon True Body struck out.

The Golden Winged Roc, facing such terrifying power, dared not approach and could only assist with his one hundred and eight thousand feathers.

A quarter of an hour later, the Fissure Wind Beast’s massive body went from a frantic counterattack and struggle to gradually becoming powerless, losing all resistance, and was on its last breath.

Although a Fourth-Order Demon King’s Physical Body is formidable and its vitality stubborn, facing Lu Changsheng’s continuous, wave after wave of seemingly tireless surging attacks, it was difficult to endure.

Especially the Fourth-Order exotic treasure Flying Sword just now, which dealt him a fatal blow!

A few breaths later, the Fissure Wind Beast’s body stiffened, its life force extinguished, and it crashed heavily onto the island, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The Sanbao Avatar, not far away, raised his hand and retrieved the Flying Sword that had pierced into the Fissure Wind Beast’s head, re-nurturing it.

Although this Flying Sword possessed astonishing power and lethality, it had a drawback.

Each use significantly reduced its power and effectiveness, requiring a large amount of time and effort to re-nurture.

However, judging from the effects of its two uses, it was still very worthwhile.

The first time, outside the Han Sha Illusion Domain, Zicang Zhenjun’s Nascent Soul Spirit Body nearly collapsed and dissipated under the attack of this Flying Sword.

And this time, after years of nurturing by the xuanmu gourd, the Flying Sword’s power had ascended to another level, directly delivering a fatal blow to the Fissure Wind Beast, helping Lu Changsheng end the battle quickly.

The five Core Formation cultivators not far away looked weary, filled with awe and fear as they gazed at Lu Changsheng, not daring to breathe loudly.

After all, this was a ruthless individual who dared to confront a Fourth-Order Beast King head-on and slay him.

The thrilling battle just now had utterly terrified them.

In addition, the Sanbao Avatar and the Golden Winged Roc also startled them, making them secretly wonder if the two were twins.

But they had never heard of such a pair of top-tier powerhouses in the Star Constellation Sea.

“My Dao Companion is about to undergo Tribulation, so I’ll trouble you Fellow Daoists to guard this place for a while.”

Lu Changsheng turned to look at the five, his face somewhat weary, and spoke calmly.

Then he gestured to the Golden Winged Roc beside him, telling him to bring Yun Wanchang, Qian Zhuyan, and Tihun over.

“It is our honor to be able to witness Senior’s Dao Companion Undergoing Tribulation!”

Immediately, one of the Cultivators respectfully cupped his hands and said.

Those who could Cultivate to become Core Formation cultivators and survive under the hands of a Fourth-Order Demon King were certainly not ordinary individuals; they were well-versed in the Dao of survival.

“Exactly! Exactly!”

“Senior’s act of rescue this time is a great kindness that we can never repay. We are willing to follow Senior, serve him diligently, and face death without hesitation!”

Seeing this, the others quickly echoed, fearing that Lu Changsheng would turn hostile afterward and silence them, so they chose to submit to save their lives.

After all, following such a powerhouse was better than being a dog for a Demon King.

Mainly, they knew in their hearts that once the Fissure Wind Beast successfully refined the Five Elements Magnetic Mountain, he would silence them to eliminate future troubles.

Lu Changsheng paid no mind to their words. He lightly raised his hand, and a crystalline bone talisman appeared.

The bone talisman was like the rising sun, emitting ten thousand rays of divine light, and vast life essence surged towards him like a rushing tide.

Under this life essence, Lu Changsheng’s somewhat weary and pale face visibly regained its rosy complexion.

During his previous confrontation with the Fissure Wind Beast, in order to end the battle quickly, he not only exchanged injuries but also unleashed power through the Nine Treasures Wishful Bone, causing considerable injuries and burden to his Physical Body.

Although with the Chaos Body and indestructible matter, this condition would be fully recovered after a month of rest, he had to maintain his state now.

The five, witnessing Lu Changsheng’s methods, were once again amazed, their expressions respectful.

Putting away the bone talisman, Lu Changsheng circulated his Cultivation Technique, transforming the Yin Yang Creation Scripture into the Wan E Du Ling Secret Canon. He flicked his fingers at the five, shooting out streaks of faint light, and said, “During these days, I will place a Restriction on you to prevent disloyalty. Afterwards, I will naturally let you leave.”

After speaking, golden light appeared in his eyes, observing the situation of the large Formation on Riftwind Island, thinking of taking control of this Formation as much as possible.

“Yes, we will certainly obey Senior’s instructions.”

“Please rest assured, Senior.”

The five were all in a weakened state at this time, not daring to resist, their faces bitter, or forcing smiles as they spoke.

“Is this the Star Constellation Sea? Why would you help this Demon King refine a Magic Treasure?”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng voiced the doubts in his heart, wanting to learn about his situation through them.

“Replying to Senior, this is indeed the Star Constellation Sea. As for helping this demon refine a Magic Treasure…”

One of them quickly stepped forward and respectfully explained that this place belonged to the depths of the Star Constellation Sea, a gathering place for Demon Kings, hence it was also called the Forbidden Sea.

As for why they helped this Demon King refine a Magic Treasure, it was out of helplessness.

Years ago, this Fissure Wind Beast infiltrated a Human Race immortal city, disguised as a Core Formation cultivator, and under the pretext of exploring a Nascent Soul Immortal Cave, claimed to need the assistance of five Cultivators who practiced Five Elements Cultivation Techniques to break through a Restriction.

It was only when they arrived at the so-called Immortal Cave that they realized everything was a conspiracy of the Fissure Wind Beast.

He intended to refine a Spirit Treasure called the “Five Elements Magnetic Mountain.”

However, the refinement of this treasure was extremely difficult, requiring the cooperation of five Cultivators who practiced Five Elements Cultivation Techniques to achieve the Five Elements unity and condense Magnetic Force.

Facing a Fourth-Order Beast King, they could only resign themselves to fate and choose to help.

However, during these years of Artifact Refining, they realized that the Fissure Wind Beast was plotting something and would definitely not let them leave alive.

So, after much deliberation, they decided to save themselves and take a risk in the final stage of Artifact Refining, launching a counterattack.

“Fortunately, Senior, you appeared in time, otherwise we would have died at the hands of this demon.”

“Senior’s great kindness, we will never forget!”

The five said, then bowed and thanked Lu Changsheng again, their will to survive incredibly strong.

This was normal.

They had endured countless hardships to Cultivate to their current level, becoming high-level Cultivators with hundreds of years of lifespan remaining. How could they be willing to die so easily?

Lu Changsheng had not expected that he would actually arrive at the Forbidden Sea that Shen Yiren had mentioned.

No wonder he could see such seemingly ownerless Fourth-Order Spirit Islands as soon as he stepped out.

And the behavior of this Fissure Wind Beast made him click his tongue in wonder.

A Beast King actually took the initiative to go to the Cultivator’s territory to learn, and was proficient in Formation and Artifact Refining techniques.

This was simply a talent—no, a demon talent!

Lu Changsheng estimated that if this Fissure Wind Beast hadn’t spent too much time elsewhere, he might have already broken through to the Fourth-Order Middle Stage.

Thinking of this, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but feel a strong curiosity about the “Five Elements Magnetic Mountain” refined by the Fissure Wind Beast.

The son born to Shen Yiren earlier possessed the superior Spirit Body, the Yuan Magnetic Body. Now, hearing about such Magnetic Force, he naturally had some interest.

Before long, Lu Changsheng arrived at the entrance of the now-ruined cave on Riftwind Island.

He circulated his magic power, condensing an invisible large hand that pushed aside the mountain of rubble, revealing a five-colored small mountain faintly glowing.

Due to the five Cultivators’ betrayal at the last moment, this Spirit Treasure’s refinement failed, and all efforts were wasted.

Lu Changsheng briefly observed it and immediately saw that the Fissure Wind Beast’s refining technique was extremely crude; he simply relied on his immense wealth to pile up rare Materials.

“No wonder he needed to trick five Cultivators into helping.”

Lu Changsheng guessed that he had accidentally obtained the refinement method for this Spirit Treasure and an extremely rare Nine Extremes Xuan Magnetic Crystal, but his own Artifact Refining skill was limited, which was why he chose this seemingly simple and crude Artifact Refining method, coercing Cultivators to help.

“If he had successfully refined this treasure, his strength would truly be extraordinary.”

Although this Five Elements Magnetic Mountain failed to be refined, the Five Elements Magnetic Force could restrain Five Elements magical techniques and metal Flying Sword Magic Treasures.

And as a Fourth-Order Beast King, the Fissure Wind Beast already possessed a formidable Physical Body. If he could further rely on the Spirit Treasure’s characteristics to restrain Cultivators’ magical techniques and Magic Treasures, he would be virtually unstoppable.

Especially since this Fissure Wind Beast’s speed was astonishing, making him virtually unrivaled among those of the same level.

“Although the refinement failed, these Materials are incredibly rare and not completely scrapped. I can try re-refining them later.”

Lu Changsheng possessed the Divine Machine Hundred Refinements Art, a top-tier Legacy. If he could raise his Artifact Refining skill to the Fourth-Order, he would be confident in re-refining this treasure.

Then, with a wave of his hand, vast magic power enveloped the Five Elements Magnetic Mountain before him, steadily collecting it into his storage ring.

The five individuals in the distance naturally dared not speak when they saw this.

After all, since the Fissure Wind Beast had been slain by Lu Changsheng, everything on the island naturally belonged to Lu Changsheng.