Chapter 872: Kill the fourth-level beast king with one sword (two in one, 2000 monthly tickets
Chapter 868: A Single Sword Strike Slays a Fourth-Order Beast King (Two-in-one, 2000 Monthly Tickets)
Outside the Scarlet Peak Mountain Range.
Lu Lingxiao, clad in赤golden armor, held a small golden tree burning with crimson flames. His body surged with Qi and magical power as he swept towards the black-robed figure ahead.
In an instant, scorching crimson light filled the sky, like a Vermilion Bird Divine Beast soaring forth, burning the Void Realm into a twisted vortex.
After several previous skirmishes, Shadow Hunter already knew that this Young City Lord of Great Dream Immortal City cultivated both Body and magic, and his Divine Abilities and Magic Treasures were astonishing. If he wanted to capture him alive, he shouldn’t confront him directly, but rather wear him down for a while.
After all, no matter how much of a Prodigy the opponent was, he was still only an Early Stage Core Formation cultivator, and his magical power couldn’t compare to that of a Late Stage Core Formation cultivator like himself.
He moved with the wind under his legs, his figure like a ghost, dodging Lu Lingxiao’s attack with a “whoosh,” then transforming into a shadowy figure in the Void Realm and disappearing.
Lu Lingxiao’s golden eyes shone brightly, like a deity, bursting with brilliant light, locking onto Shadow Hunter’s Qi. Behind him, Sky Peng wings spread, carrying golden crimson flames, and he continued to charge towards his opponent.
An Early Stage Core Formation cultivator fighting a Late Stage Core Formation cultivator wasn’t because he was confident of being invincible in the same realm, or that an Early Stage could defeat a Late Stage.
It was out of sheer helplessness.
The Shadow Hunter before him was proficient in tracking secret arts.
Every time he tried to escape earlier, he was inexplicably found by the opponent.
If he continued to flee, once his magical power and physical strength were exhausted, there would only be death.
So he could only choose to fight with all his might, severely injuring or even killing this person.
Although it was difficult.
It wasn’t without a chance.
This person was skilled in assassination, stealth, concealment, and escape arts, and his Divine Ability methods happened to be countered by him.
In a head-on confrontation, he could barely contend with the opponent.
Most importantly, he still had two top-tier Third-Order Talismans in his hand. As long as he found an opportunity, he could severely injure or even kill the opponent!
Seeing that Lu Lingxiao had seen through his shadow Divine Ability and was charging fiercely, Shadow Hunter realized that the opponent must have innate divine eyes, with his pupil technique cultivated to an astonishing degree.
Otherwise, how could a mere Early Stage Core Formation cultivator see through his shadow Divine Ability?
“Hmph, the more secrets you have on you, the higher my reward and gains will be afterwards!”
Shadow Hunter’s surging Late Stage Core Formation magical power surged, and a heart-protecting mirror was held in front of him, directly confronting Lu Lingxiao’s attack.
However, in haste, the Medium-Grade Magic Treasure heart-protecting mirror, facing Lu Lingxiao’s full-power strike, trembled violently, its spiritual light rapidly dimming.
Shadow Hunter unleashed several shadow needles, then rapidly retreated, not engaging Lu Lingxiao in a direct confrontation.
“Kill!”
Lu Lingxiao’s Aura soared. Relying on his armor, he ignored the incoming shadow needles, fully activating the True Spirit Nine Transformations, and unleashed the Divine Ability gained from the Sky Peng Transformation, the Sky Peng Wings, to its limit.
If not for the Sky Peng Wings, his speed would not have been able to catch up to Shadow Hunter at all.
However, the cost was that the Sky Peng Wings consumed too much magical power and Qi, and would put a strain on his body, so he couldn’t sustain it for long.
After this battle, he would need a long period of recuperation.
Seeing Lu Lingxiao relying on his Divine Ability and Magic Treasures, attacking relentlessly, with no way to avoid him, Shadow Hunter’s eyes flashed with a cold, fierce light.
While sacrificing his heart-protecting mirror, he unleashed his Lifebound Treasure, the Shadow Blade, condensing endless killing intent, as if to take Lu Lingxiao’s life.
“Now’s the time!”
Lu Lingxiao saw this and knew his chance had come.
Facing Shadow Hunter’s attack, he neither dodged nor evaded, seemingly intending to perish together with the opponent.
“Bang!!!” The Golden Fire Vine Tree slammed heavily onto the heart-protecting mirror. Endless crimson flames swept forth, impacting, burning, and tearing through the surrounding hundred zhang of mountain forest, directly engulfing Shadow Hunter.
However, Shadow Hunter’s Shadow Blade also pierced through his crimson flames and protective magical shield in the first instant, aiming to penetrate his throat.
In a flash, Lu Lingxiao activated the last remaining top-tier Third-Order defensive Talisman in his embrace, then, regardless of the cost, used the Son of Heaven Qi Observation Art.
Heavenly Son Inspecting Qi, killing with a smile!
It was difficult for a Core Formation third-layer cultivator to interfere with and influence the magical power circulation of a Late Stage Core Formation Great Cultivator through Divine Ability.
But, this was his only chance!
Lu Lingxiao’s Aura suddenly soared, like an ancient Son of Heaven embracing the sun, moon, and clear sky. The golden light in his eyes became dazzling and brilliant to the extreme, intensely bright, almost solidified, falling upon Shadow Hunter.
“What kind of method is this!?”
Shadow Hunter suddenly felt his entire body’s magical power stagnate, and his heart was filled with horror.
He hadn’t expected Lu Lingxiao to not only cultivate both Body and magic, possess top-tier pupil techniques that could see through his shadow Divine Ability.
But also possess a method to interfere with and influence his magical power!
One must know that in battles between cultivators of the same level, victory and defeat are decided in an instant.
“Boom!”
His heart-protecting mirror’s spiritual light suddenly dimmed, and a crack was smashed into it by the terrifying power of the Golden Fire Vine Tree.
Immediately after, endless crimson flames spread, engulfing his figure.
However, as a Late Stage Core Formation cultivator, how could he be defeated so easily?
His Late Stage Core Formation magical power surged like a torrent, forming layers of ink-colored light around his body, breaking through the endless crimson flames. Like a phantom, he charged towards Lu Lingxiao, intending to give him a harsh lesson.
Lu Lingxiao’s eyes shone brightly, and he activated the last top-tier Third-Order Talisman in his embrace.
“Fire Dragon Burning Heaven Talisman!”
In an instant, the Talisman emitted intense magical power fluctuations, transforming into an endless sea of fire.
Then, it condensed into a raging fire Dragon several tens of zhang long, roaring towards Shadow Hunter.
“What I hate most are people like you, born into nobility!”
Shadow Hunter growled, feeling incredibly stifled. He utterly detested the offspring of Great Cultivators like Lu Lingxiao.
A Core Formation Early Stage cultivator not only possessed Medium Grade Magic Treasure weapons and armor, but also several top-tier Third-Order Talismans.
One must know that even he, a Late Stage Core Formation cultivator, didn’t have many top-tier Third-Order Talismans.
“Spirit Shadow Cloak!”
His defensive Magic Treasure, the heart-protecting mirror, had just been breached by Lu Lingxiao. Now, only the Spirit Shadow Cloak, which offered some defensive effect, remained.
In this situation, he couldn’t afford to feel distressed. He quickly fully activated this cloak Magic Treasure, then pulled out and activated a top-tier Third-Order defensive Talisman.
“Son of Heaven Qi Observation Art!”
However, how could Lu Lingxiao give him a chance? He roared loudly, like a divine sound piercing the ears, shaking his Divine Soul and interfering with his magical power.
As the fire Dragon roared closer, Shadow Hunter’s magical power stagnated, and the Spirit Shadow Cloak, which only had a little defensive power, instantly dimmed, causing his protective magical shield to shatter, and he spat out fresh blood.
Fortunately, just as the fire Dragon was about to completely engulf him, the top-tier Third-Order Talisman in his hand successfully activated, forming a layer of golden light that protected him.
“Divine Firmament Lightning Talisman!” Lu Lingxiao saw this and pulled out another Medium Grade Third-Order Talisman from his embrace, activating it with magical power.
He had used up his top-tier Third-Order Talismans, but he still had other Third-Order Talismans in his hand.
“You, deserve to die!”
Shadow Hunter’s eyes turned red when he saw this.
He only regretted why he hadn’t killed Lu Lingxiao with a single blade earlier.
“Boom boom boom—”
As the Burning Heaven Fire Dragon roared with golden light, another violent bolt of lightning struck towards Shadow Hunter.
Seeing another Third-Order Talisman appear in Lu Lingxiao’s hand, Shadow Hunter’s eyelids twitched, and his scalp tingled. He dared not fight any longer, spat out a mouthful of vital blood, and retreated frantically like a phantom ghost.
Although he could tell that Lu Lingxiao couldn’t last much longer.
He didn’t know how many Talismans this second-generation rich kid still had.
Now his defensive means had been completely breached and exhausted by Lu Lingxiao. If he continued to wear down the opponent, he might end up overturning the situation.
“Kill!”
Lu Lingxiao could see that Shadow Hunter was already severely injured.
He forcibly suppressed his physical fatigue and burden, continuing to use the Sky Peng Transformation. His golden Sky Peng wings flapped as he charged towards Shadow Hunter.
Shadow Hunter felt incredibly stifled watching Lu Lingxiao, an Early Stage Core Formation cultivator, dare to pursue him, a dignified Late Stage Core Formation cultivator.
But his defenses had been completely breached now, and he truly didn’t dare to confront Lu Lingxiao head-on.
After all, the opponent had a pile of Talismans, not to mention a Third-Order Body Refining cultivation.
“Hmm!?”
Just then, both of them suddenly felt a terrifying Demonic Qi, heavy as a mountain and capable of silencing all things, spreading from ahead.
Lu Lingxiao suddenly looked up, gazing in the direction of the Demonic Qi.
Through the Sky Peng Transformation, he felt this Demonic Qi was somewhat familiar.
“This is… the Golden Peng is here!?”
Lu Lingxiao realized that this towering Demonic Qi was likely his Father’s Spirit Beast — the Golden Winged Roc!
“How can there be a Fourth-Order Demon King in the Scarlet Peak Mountain Range? Could it be a Nascent Soul True Lord from Beast God Mountain?”
Shadow Hunter’s face was pale, and his heart was filled with shock and uncertainty. He continuously fled using a secret method, hoping to wear down Lu Lingxiao behind him until he died.
The opponent was merely an Early Stage Core Formation cultivator, already at the end of his rope, yet he still dared to pursue him. He was simply seeking death.
Suddenly.
Shadow Hunter felt an irresistible force envelop him.
The air from all directions, like endless waves, swept and squeezed towards him, causing his entire body’s Qi and blood to churn and his bones to creak, making it difficult to move.
“Not good!”
Shadow Hunter’s heart was filled with fear. He didn’t know what was happening and quickly burned his True Core Origin, performing a blood-burning secret art.
However, his Late Stage Core Formation magical power was completely helpless against this force.
He only felt the pressure from all sides growing heavier, his entire body’s magical power stagnated, and his bones shattered section by section, completely losing his combat ability.
“Father!”
Lu Lingxiao saw a large hand with clear Yin and Yang patterns appear between heaven and earth, grabbing Shadow Hunter. He realized his Father had arrived and shouted towards the sky.
Then, a golden divine rainbow, permeated with terrifying Demonic Qi, swooped down from the sky, stirring up endless Qi waves.
This was a Golden Peng Bird, its entire body shining, as if cast from gold.
On the Peng Bird, stood a man in a profound robe and cloak, with a heroic and handsome face.
“Lingxiao.”
Lu Changsheng looked at his son, Lu Lingxiao.
He hadn’t expected to see his son pursuing a Late Stage Core Formation cultivator as soon as he arrived at the Scarlet Peak Mountain Range.
A Core Formation third-layer pursuing a Core Formation seventh-layer cultivator—one could only say, he was indeed Lu Changsheng’s son.
However, he could tell at a glance that his son, Lu Lingxiao’s body, was already under strain and wouldn’t be able to hold on for much longer.
“Great Dream City Lord!?” Shadow Hunter, grabbed by the Yin and Yang large hand and with blurred consciousness, instantly recognized Lu Changsheng’s identity when he saw the man on the Golden Peng Bird.
After all, besides assassination, the Shadow Sect also dealt in intelligence, helping with eavesdropping, infiltration, and gathering information.
As a Core Formation True Person of the Shadow Sect, how could he not recognize Lu Changsheng, the Great Dream City Lord?
However, in their Shadow Sect’s intelligence information, the Great Dream City Lord’s Spirit Beast was a top-tier Third-Order gigantic whale, and there was no such Fourth-Order Golden Peng Bird.
“Moreover, this Golden Peng Bird, why does it look a bit like the Spirit Beast of that Yangming True Lord?”
Earlier, Yangming True Lord and Qingluan True Monarch had jointly attacked in the Han Sha Illusion Domain, killing Zicang Zhenjun and Heavenly Silkworm True Lord, which shook the South Desolate Northern Territory.
Therefore, he had some understanding of Yangming True Lord.
“Could it be… Yangming True Lord is the Great Dream City Lord?”
A thought flashed in Shadow Hunter’s mind.
This was also a previous conjecture of the Shadow Sect.
However, the two’s Divine Ability methods differed too greatly, and some details didn’t match, so this possibility was rejected.
Now, seeing the Golden Peng Bird and the Yin and Yang large hand grabbing him, he instantly realized that the two were very likely the same person.
For a moment, he was terrified.
In the past, Yangming True Lord was only a Core Formation cultivator, yet he could fight against Nascent Soul cultivators with Qingluan True Monarch.
Now that this person had broken through to Nascent Soul, and his Spirit Beast had also broken through, if he were to join forces with Qingluan True Monarch again, their own Shadow Sect would not be an opponent!
“True Lord, spare my life…”
Shadow Hunter was filled with dread and begged Lu Changsheng for mercy, unwilling to die like this.
After all, having reached this level of cultivation, with a lifespan of five hundred years, how many would willingly die so easily?
Lu Changsheng glanced indifferently at Shadow Hunter, who then fainted and was thrown into the Wu Xiang Realm.
He didn’t kill him because Lu Changsheng felt his methods were somewhat similar to those of the Shadow Sect.
He wanted to extract some intelligence information from him.
Otherwise, he would have already killed him.
“Lingxiao, what happened in the Scarlet Peak Mountain Range? Do you know Qingxuan and the others’ situation?”
Lu Changsheng took out a bottle of Medicinal Pill from his storage ring and handed it to his son, asking him about the situation.
Lu Lingxiao stopped the circulation of his Divine Ability, and the face under his gilded mask instantly turned ashen.
He took the Medicinal Pill and swallowed it, calming his Qi and magical power, then told his Father about the situation in the Scarlet Peak Mountain Range.
“The Scarlet Peak Mountain Range has been occupied by the Liang Country and Yuan Country armies. Qingxuan Ge and the others are likely in danger.”
“Because I detected the danger in advance and received a warning from Qingxuan Ge, I retreated early, which allowed me to narrowly escape.”
“But when Lu Mingfeng and I were retreating, this person suddenly appeared and tried to assassinate me, seemingly wanting to capture me alive…”
Lu Lingxiao could tell that Shadow Hunter hadn’t intended to kill him at first.
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately performed a divination to ascertain his son Lu Mingfeng’s situation.
The latter was lucky; he hadn’t been teleported into the Scarlet Peak Mountain Range and was temporarily out of danger.
“Father will now rush to the Scarlet Peak Mountain Range. You can rest in the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus first.”
Lu Changsheng saw that his son was in a very poor and exhausted state and needed quiet recuperation. The Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus appeared in his hand.
Lu Lingxiao looked at the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus, which was rippling with spatial fluctuations, and reminded him, “Father, I heard news that Zi Guang Zhenjun’s physical body was destroyed.”
“Although I don’t know if the news is true, the fact that Zi Guang Immortal City was breached so quickly indicates that multiple Nascent Soul True Lords must have arrived at the Scarlet Peak front!”
“Don’t worry.” Lu Changsheng smiled and patted his son’s shoulder.
Lu Lingxiao knew his Father’s strength was extraordinary, so he said no more and entered the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus to recuperate.
At this moment, Qian Zhuyan walked out of the Heavenly Yuan Treasure Emperor Lotus and called out to Lu Changsheng in a hoarse voice, “Master.”
“Little Yan, prepare yourself.”
Lu Changsheng said to Qian Zhuyan, signaling the Golden Winged Roc to continue flying towards Crimson Peak Immortal City.
Although the Scarlet Peak Mountain Range front had been occupied by the Liang Country and Yuan Country armies.
And Crimson Peak Immortal City might have multiple Nascent Soul True Lords.
But Lu Changsheng was confident in his own strength and felt no fear.
The Golden Winged Roc let out a cry, its Fourth-Order Demonic Qi spreading unhindered as it flew towards Crimson Peak Immortal City.
“What kind of Qi is this? So terrifying!?”
“A Fourth-Order Demon King!? Could it be Nine Spirits True Lord has arrived?”
“No, it’s not the Grand Elder’s Jinni Lion King!”
At this time, the strongholds of Jiang Country and Yue Country in the Scarlet Peak Mountain Range had been basically occupied, mostly by Demonic Path cultivators from Liang Country.
The Golden Winged Roc flew across the sky, its Fourth-Order Demon King’s Qi soaring, causing the cultivators and Yao Beasts in the mountain range to tremble.
They immediately suspected the arrival of Nine Spirits True Lord, or the Beast God Mountain’s strongest Beast Tamer, the Jinni Lion King.
However, there were many Beast God Mountain cultivators here who recognized that this was not their Grand Elder’s Jinni Lion King.
“Quickly notify Youyue Zhenjun…”
In the Scarlet Peak Mountain Range, the Yao Beasts had already been cleared by Yue Country, and there were no Fourth-Order Demon Kings.
Now, a Fourth-Order Demon King suddenly appeared, and its Aura was fierce, which was very unusual.
A Core Formation cultivator immediately notified Saintess Youyue.
Crimson Peak Immortal City.
“A Fourth-Order Demon King!?”
Youyue Saintess, who was interrogating the Cultivators in the prisoner-of-war camp, frowned slightly upon receiving the news, realizing something was amiss, and asked about the appearance of the Fourth-Order Demon King.
“Saintess, we couldn’t see clearly, it should be a flying Yao Beast King.”
The Core Formation Cultivator replied.
Facing a Fourth-Order Demon King, they dared not use their spiritual eye Divine Ability to observe, fearing to anger or provoke it.
So from a distance, they could only vaguely make out that it was a Golden Peng Bird.
“Golden… flying bird?”
Upon hearing this, Youyue Saintess felt a chill in her heart and immediately thought of Yangming True Lord, whom her Old Ancestor had mentioned.
According to Nine Spirits True Lord’s guess, Xuanjian Zhenjun’s sudden departure from the Yue Country front line, with Sword Saint Monarch taking his place, was likely to invite help.
Among them was this Yangming True Lord.
“Yangming True Lord…”
Youyue Saintess’s eyes glowed with purple light, and she lightly licked her red lips, not unfamiliar with this name.
The other party had previously contended with the Sect Leader of Heavenly Corpse, causing Heavenly Fiend True Monarch to be slain by Xuanjian Zhenjun, and had already been placed on their watch list.
Afterward, he destroyed Heavenly Silkworm True Lord’s Dharma body, causing their Beast God Mountain and Liang Country’s army heavy losses.
“Old Ancestor!”
Although still uncertain, Youyue Saintess was very cautious.
She directly activated a communication Talisman and informed her Old Ancestor, “Nine Spirits True Lord,” of the news.
After all, Yangming True Lord had displayed astonishing combat power during his Golden Core Realm.
Now that he had broken through to Nascent Soul and possessed the combat power to slay Nether Fiend True Lord, he was definitely not someone she could handle.
“You fully operate the Immortal City’s Formation. If this person is Yangming True Lord, immediately send me a message, and I will order Heavenly Silkworm and Yellow Springs to rush back.”
Nine Spirits True Lord heard that Youyue Saintess was only guessing and spoke, lest it be a trap set by Yue Country.
However, he was still very cautious.
He instructed Youyue Saintess that if it truly was Yangming True Lord, she must not engage him in battle, and if the situation was unfavorable, she should immediately retreat.
“Yes, Old Ancestor.”
Youyue Saintess responded verbally, but felt a little unconvinced in her heart.
When she was in the Golden Core Realm, she was also one of the best among her peers, with few being her match.
Now that she had broken through to Nascent Soul, even if she was not as good as prodigies like Jiaolong Shengzi, she was still superior to many Nascent Soul Cultivators.
Yet, her Old Ancestor instructed her not to engage in battle with this Yangming True Lord and to escape if the situation was unfavorable, which was simply underestimating her.
“I want to see what is so extraordinary about this person?”
Youyue Saintess’s expression was cold as she walked out of the prisoner-of-war camp and inquired about the progress of the city wall repairs and Formation restoration.
“Reporting, True Lord, the city walls can be repaired within half a month at most.”
The Liang Country Cultivator responsible for repairing the city walls respectfully said to Youyue Saintess.
Although this war was overwhelming and quickly captured.
However, the Fourth-Order Beast King breaking through the city still caused great damage to the Immortal City.
Youyue Saintess nodded, knowing that Formation restoration was very time-consuming.
On the one hand, many Restrictions and Formation patterns of such a large Formation were connected to the city walls, requiring the Immortal City to be fully repaired before restoration could begin.
On the other hand, Crimson Peak Immortal City’s Formation was a Fourth-Order one.
Unless the main Formation Master who originally set up this Formation was here, with detailed Formation blueprints.
Otherwise, other Formation Masters would have to spend time understanding this Formation to repair it.
“You all, through the current Formation core and Formation Plate, fully operate the Formation first, and then proceed with repairs.”
Youyue Saintess ordered, then took her spiritual pet, Youyue Heavenly Wolf, to the sleeping place of the Fourth-Order Beast King.
Such Fourth-Order Beast Kings were cultivated through secret techniques and had extremely short lifespans.
Moreover, each battle consumed their potential and lifespan.
So during the truce, secret techniques would be used to put them into a dormant state, thereby extending their lifespan.
Youyue Saintess came to the shoulder of the Fourth-Order Beast King, quietly gazing in Lu Changsheng’s direction.
Time passed bit by bit.
After a long while.
The sharp and profound beautiful eyes of Youyue Saintess flowed with purple light, seeing a Golden Peng Bird hundreds of miles away flying towards her direction.
And on the Golden Peng Bird, two figures stood.
“Two people?”
Youyue Saintess’s beautiful eyes slightly narrowed, feeling something was wrong.
Upon careful observation, she saw that the tall figure seemed non-human, like a Puppet.
“Puppet?”
Youyue Saintess frowned slightly, then carefully looked at Lu Changsheng in a black robe and cloak.
Although far away, it was difficult to see his facial features.
But Youyue Saintess could already confirm that this person was Yangming True Lord!
“What a Yangming True Lord, this Golden Peng Bird must possess an extremely rich True Spirit Bloodline!”
The Beast God Mountain’s Cultivation Technique was to integrate Yao Beasts into oneself and cultivate through them, so they were very sensitive to the Qi of Yao Beasts.
Although Youyue Saintess could not sense Lu Changsheng’s magical power Qi.
Yet, from the distant Golden Winged Roc, she felt a terrifying Qi.
She realized that this was definitely a Yao Beast with a Heaven Rank top-tier Bloodline, and it possessed some True Spirit Bloodline!
“This Peng Bird, when it was Third-Order, could briefly contend with a Fourth-Order Corpse King. Now that it has advanced to Fourth-Order, its strength far surpasses the ordinary. If it could be captured…”
Youyue Saintess thought of her spiritual pet, Youyue Heavenly Wolf.
If she could capture this Golden Peng Bird and use its essence blood to feed it, she might be able to increase her chances of breaking through to Fourth-Order.
Moreover, with Nether Fiend True Lord killed, the Yinming Ghost Sect’s supreme treasure, Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Pool, most likely fell into the hands of this Yangming True Lord.
If the essence blood of such a Fourth-Order Demon King were used to water the Ten Thousand Ghost Blood Pool and refine the blood of ten thousand spirits, the effect would definitely be excellent!
“Old Ancestor!”
Youyue Saintess did not think much and immediately sent a message to Nine Spirits True Lord.
Stating that she had confirmed the arrival of Yangming True Lord.
Then, a large Medicinal Pill appeared in her hand, which she fed to the sleeping Fourth-Order Beast King, performing a secret technique to awaken it.
“Roar!!!”
Accompanied by a sound like an earthquake, the sleeping Fourth-Order Beast King slowly woke up, standing like a mountain, exuding a terrifying and intimidating Qi.
“What’s going on?”
“Why did Beast King Lord wake up?”
All the Cultivators in Crimson Peak Immortal City were startled and looked up towards the Fourth-Order Beast King, wondering why this Beast King had woken up.
“Everyone, fully operate the Formation!”
Youyue Saintess’s tall and alluring figure stood gracefully on the shoulder of the Fourth-Order Beast King, her voice, amplified by Nascent Soul magical power, spread throughout Crimson Peak Immortal City.
The moment she saw the Golden Winged Roc, she shed all her contempt for Yangming True Lord, becoming extremely solemn.
“A Fourth-Order Demon King is attacking!”
“Who is this?”
“I don’t remember Yue Country having such a Nascent Soul True Lord?”
Several breaths later, the high-level Cultivators of Crimson Peak Immortal City all saw the rapidly approaching Golden Winged Roc, and their expressions became solemn.
The Golden Winged Roc was extremely fast.
In a flash, it arrived outside Crimson Peak Immortal City.
Seeing the tall and alluring woman standing gracefully on the shoulder of the Fourth-Order Beast King in the Immortal City, with long slender legs and flowing dark purple hair, Lu Changsheng instantly recognized her identity.
Youyue Saintess!
“But why are there only Youyue Saintess and a Fourth-Order Demon King?”
Lu Changsheng frowned slightly.
According to the situation, shouldn’t Crimson Peak Immortal City have multiple Nascent Soul Cultivators stationed there?
Why is there only one Nascent Soul Cultivator and one Fourth-Order Demon King?
Lu Changsheng didn’t pay much attention and prepared for a quick battle.
The Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror appeared in his arms, and he called out to the tall Qian Zhuyan beside him, “Little Yan.”
As a top-tier Third-Order Formation Master, Lu Changsheng could tell at a glance that the Immortal City before him had undergone a major battle and had not been fully repaired.
Currently, the Formation was incomplete, possessing at most quasi-Fourth-Order defensive power.
Under these circumstances, he alone could easily break through the Formation and capture this Youyue Saintess!
“Hm!? Wang Lin, Great Dream City Lord?”
As the Golden Winged Roc gradually approached, arriving outside Crimson Peak Immortal City, Youyue Saintess finally saw the face of the figure in a black robe and cloak on the Golden Winged Roc.
Her beautiful eyes instantly showed surprise and doubt.
She didn’t know what was going on.
Why did the perfectly fine Yangming True Lord become the Great Dream City Lord?
However, before she could think further, she saw the tall Puppet, covered in a cold metallic luster, soaring into the sky from the Golden Winged Roc.
Immediately after.
“Swish, swish, swish—”
One! Two! Three!
A total of thirteen Puppets appeared beside Qian Zhuyan.
“So many Third-Order Puppets?”
Although these Puppets were not yet fully operational.
But from their texture, Youyue Saintess could tell that these were all Third-Order Puppets, and of excellent quality.
She was surprised in her heart, wondering what Lu Changsheng intended to do by summoning so many Puppets, then looked at Lu Changsheng with a cold expression and said, “Great Dream City Lord, what brings you to my Crimson Peak Immortal City?”
Lu Changsheng remained silent, his Nascent Soul magical power continuously pouring into the Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror, preparing to blast a hole directly into the damaged part of the Formation and then charge in.
As for Qian Zhuyan, she would use the Puppet battle formation to seal off the Immortal City, preventing anyone from escaping.
“Buzz, buzz, buzz!!!”
Qian Zhuyan’s tall body, gleaming with a cold metallic luster, vibrated violently.
Like a precise war machine fully activated, it spewed out exquisite and profound Formation spiritual light, linking with the thirteen Puppets beside it to form a profound Formation, and then condensed a Puppet power Formation diagram.
“Fourth-Order Puppet!? Puppet Battle Formation!”
As Qian Zhuyan’s Puppet power began to operate, Youyue Saintess finally realized that this was a Fourth-Order Puppet.
She couldn’t help but be surprised.
Fourth-Order Puppets were valuable, comparable to the Fourth-Order Beast Kings cultivated by their Beast God Mountain through secret techniques.
This Great Dream City Lord, in a single move, deployed a Puppet battle formation with one Fourth-Order Puppet and thirteen Third-Order Puppets.
This battle formation alone made her feel apprehensive.
The next moment, her gaze was drawn to the mirror in front of Lu Changsheng, which seemed like a rising sun, radiating intense and domineering Qi.
Danger!
Extremely dangerous!
Her Beast God Mountain’s Cultivation Technique, which integrated Yao Beasts into oneself, also granted some abilities of Yao Beasts.
Such as alertness to danger!
At this moment, facing the Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror, a strong sense of foreboding surged in her heart.
“Fully operate the Formation, and blast this person and the Fourth-Order Puppet to death!”
Youyue Saintess’s beautiful eyes were cold and sharp, and she immediately issued the order.
Although Crimson Peak Immortal City’s Formation was damaged, it still possessed offensive capabilities.
Previously, Zi Guang Zhenjun did not counterattack with the Formation, but only defended with full power against four Nascent Soul True Lords and one Fourth-Order Beast King.
“Boom, boom, boom!!!”
The Formation’s offensive had already been brewing.
Instantly, two shockwaves, comparable to a full-strength blow from a Nascent Soul Cultivator, condensed and blasted towards Lu Changsheng and Qian Zhuyan.
“Caw!”
Lu Changsheng stood firm, and the Golden Winged Roc beneath him shrieked skyward, its body gleaming with golden light, as it met the shockwave.
Qian Zhuyan also looked calm.
Although she hadn’t improved much herself these years.
However, the number of her Puppet battle formations had increased to thirteen, and their quality had all improved.
Now, when forming a Puppet battle formation, she was already capable of directly confronting some Nascent Soul True Lords.
“Boom, boom, boom!!!”
The barely condensed Puppet Formation diagram erupted with beams of Puppet power, contending with the incoming Formation shockwaves.
“This!?”
Youyue Saintess saw that Lu Changsheng was activating a supreme treasure.
But in the current situation, she dared not leave the city. She could only merge with the Formation and further activate Crimson Peak Immortal City’s Formation.
However, Crimson Peak Immortal City’s Formation was damaged.
And the main Formation Plate controlling the Formation was in Zi Guang Zhenjun’s hands, so she couldn’t fully operate it to suppress the Golden Winged Roc and Qian Zhuyan in a short time.
“A Wu, that’s enough!”
In just a single breath, the Sun Moon Two-Phases Profound Light Mirror, like a great sun before Lu Changsheng, soared into the sky.
It unleashed an incomparably scorching Sun Divine Light towards a damaged section of Crimson Peak Immortal City’s wall.
In an instant, the entire sky was illuminated.
Boundless light and heat permeated, incinerating and collapsing the Void Realm.
“What is this!?”
At this moment, not only Youyue Saintess.
All the Cultivators in Crimson Peak Immortal City were horrified.
From this Sun Profound Light, they felt an unprecedented sense of danger!
“Boom, boom, boom!!!”
“Boom, boom, boom!!!”
“Boom, boom, boom!!!”
Crimson Peak Immortal City’s Formation rapidly melted under the Sun Profound Light, quickly tearing open a gap.
“Clang!”
The Nine Tribulation Sword appeared.
Lu Changsheng grasped the Nine Tribulation Sword and, alone with his sword, entered Crimson Peak Immortal City.
“How dare you!”
Youyue Saintess’s exquisite and beautiful face instantly filled with frost, her killing intent chilling.
At this moment, the Formation had not yet been breached, and she could still use its power, yet the opponent dared to directly enter the city.
This was simply not putting her, a Nascent Soul True Lord, in his eyes!
This was blatant contempt!
“Fully operate the Formation, seal off the Immortal City!”
Youyue Saintess coldly commanded, purple ghostly light surging around her, intending to block Qian Zhuyan and the Golden Winged Roc outside the Formation, and use the Formation and the Cultivators in the city to deal with Lu Changsheng first.
As for Lu Changsheng’s identity as Great Dream City Lord or Yangming True Lord, she no longer cared.
“Roar!!!”
At the same time, beneath her, the Fourth-Order Beast King, covered in black scales and resembling a mountain, opened its bloody maw and roared towards Lu Changsheng.
Its thick, pillar-like limbs stomped the ground, creating spiderweb-like cracked depressions, raising dust, and exuding a surging Qi.
Although such a Fourth-Order Beast King did not possess the innate Divine Ability and demonic power of a Fourth-Order Beast King that had taken human form, it possessed physical strength comparable to a Fourth-Order Demon King and a Body Cultivator.
Once it got close, relying on its physical body and fearless fighting, it was extremely difficult to deal with.
“I knew something was off. So it’s just a pseudo-Fourth-Order Beast King.”
Lu Changsheng looked at the Fourth-Order Beast King roaring towards him and instantly saw through its true nature.
This was not a true Fourth-Order Demon King; it lacked a Fourth-Order spirit core.
The Nine Tribulation Sword in his hand vibrated with a clang.
Peerlessly sharp Sword Qi erupted like a tide, forming a peerless Sword Light that seemed capable of annihilating all things in the world.
“No! Who are you? You are definitely not the Great Dream City Lord!”
As this peerless Sword Light approached, Youyue Saintess felt her hair stand on end, sensing an unprecedented danger.
She believed that Lu Changsheng before her was not the Great Dream City Lord.
According to intelligence, although the Great Dream City Lord possessed Nascent Soul-level combat power, he was suspected to have a physical ailment and dared not leave easily.
The Sword Light was unstoppable, invincible, and struck the Fourth-Order Beast King.
With a “噗嗤” sound, the roaring Fourth-Order Beast King’s body suddenly stiffened.
Immediately after, its massive body abruptly split into two, blood gushing out like a waterfall, as if to drown the entire Crimson Peak Immortal City, and then it crashed to the ground.
One sword, slaying a Fourth-Order Beast King!