Immortal Road.

"Snapped!"

The white whale ancestor was instantly whipped away, the giant tongue whipping his body and leaving a massive amount of saliva, making him soaking wet as if he had just been pulled out of the sea.

He immediately turned over and roared:

"what are you doing?"

The Holy Lord of Penglai was at a loss. Too many things had happened today, and they were too surreal, so he couldn't react for a moment. Who the hell had he offended this time?
But another voice inside her exclaimed in surprise:

"Huh, this little beluga whale is tough and resilient. It actually withstood one of my attacks without dying. Take another bite from me!"

vomit~
The Holy Lord of Penglai involuntarily opened his mouth, and his divine energy circulated in an extremely strange way, causing his tongue to stretch infinitely in an instant, pulling the White Whale Ancestor opposite him into it, about to suck it back into his stomach!

"and many more!"

The white whale ancestor was so frightened that he immediately transformed into his true form, a massive whale hundreds of feet long, appearing out of nowhere.

Boom——

The Holy Lord of Penglai had his tongue broken off, and he cried out in pain, his mouth full of blood, unable to speak.

He finally realized he was possessed, and in his anger, he immediately used all his strength to exorcise the spirit!

"Hahaha, you found out too late. You're much more naive than that cursed target from last time."

As a Void Realm Emperor, the Heavenly Toad Void Emperor can greatly manipulate the target when his projection descends, causing it to fight against itself. The two indirectly vie for control of the limbs, which is equivalent to the left and right hemispheres fighting each other.

Compared to the Pure Lotus Hermit, the Holy Lord of Penglai is indeed inexperienced.

They were overwhelmed from the start and couldn't shake off their opponent no matter what they did, a far cry from the ease with which Master Jinglian suppressed them!
The ancestral beluga whale also realized something was wrong, but it didn't dare to make any rash moves and instead stayed far away to watch from the other side of the river.

Seeing that the Holy Lord of Penglai had finally driven away the evil spirit that possessed his body after exhausting all his strength and almost self-harming himself, he lay panting on the steps of the Heavenly Ladder.

"Could this be an extraterrestrial demon that specializes in possessing bodies within the ascension passage?"

"I don't know."

The Holy Lord of Penglai was seriously injured in just one move, which can be described as an inauspicious start, and he immediately fell into a state of suspicion.

"It's not safe here, let's go!"

He and the White Whale Ancestor immediately climbed the steps, taking a full half hour before they finally felt a little relieved and turned back to check their injuries.

A strange light flashed in the eyes of the White Whale Ancestor.

"Brother Penglai, you seem to be seriously injured?"

"It's alright, nothing serious."

The Holy Lord of Penglai spoke in a mumbled manner. Losing his tongue was no small matter, and his unease grew deeper. That thing who called himself the Heavenly Toad Emperor was definitely not someone to be trifled with!
As for the White Whale Ancestor, he had nothing to worry about.

This guy has already refined the Azure Lotus and boarded the pirate ship. He can't escape the crime of intercepting the immortal envoy. If he wants to ascend and sneak away, he'll have to rely on himself. He's not afraid of what trouble it might cause.

Just as I was thinking this, my shoulders started to feel tingly and itchy, and a mysterious voice seemed to be singing from the darkness.

"Red umbrella, white pole, after eating we lie down together on the plank, on the plank we sleep in the coffin, and then we're buried together on the mountain."

"!!!"

The White Whale Ancestor was startled and immediately rolled away like a frightened rabbit, summoning his true form to stare at the Holy Lord of Penglai as if guarding against a thief.

At this moment, the mushroom heads on the opponent's shoulders grew wildly, each revealing demonic patterns, large eyes, noses, and mouths. They sang nursery rhymes to themselves, shaking their heads and swaying. When they saw the Holy Master of Penglai looking around in panic, they all revealed strange smiles!

"You... what are you?"

Boom~~~
The Holy Lord of Penglai was so frightened that he instantly unleashed all his divine energy, but the scene of utter destruction he had imagined did not appear. These mushroom heads were deeply rooted and absorbed his flesh and blood, and could not be shaken off easily.

The mysterious being also let out a surprised exclamation, speaking through the mushroom-headed creature.

"I've spent so long staking out this order, and the target is even weaker than last time. I couldn't even take down my own children?"

As they spoke, these mushrooms grew larger and larger, absorbing nutrients until they were as tall as the head of the Holy Lord of Penglai!

"Hahaha, it seems I'll be the first to make a name for myself this time. That dead toad's efforts were all for nothing, and in the end, he just did all the work for me!"

Panic gripped the Holy Lord of Penglai. He had never encountered such a crisis before. He quickly grabbed the mushrooms and pulled them out with all his might!

Puff, puff, puff.
The splattered blood arrows flew more than three feet, the scene was extremely bloody and terrifying to look at.

The mushroom-headed creatures screamed and groaned, creating a chaotic scene of ghostly howls!
"Shut up, all of you!"

He roared with his face covered in blood, and the sudden shock worked. The mushroom-headed boys were startled awake and fell silent.

But then, realizing what was happening, it immediately started screaming and swaying again.

"Giggle giggle~ Meow meow meow~~"

puff! ! !
Enraged, the Holy Lord of Penglai spat out several mouthfuls of blood. The voice was inexplicably licentious, which inexplicably ignited his anger and made him even more agitated.

Fortunately, physical methods, though crude, are simple and effective.

After all the mushroom heads were pulled off and shattered, all the abnormalities on the body surface were finally cleared away, and a voice from the depths of the soul sadly departed.

"Remember this, little one: I am the Mushroom King."

cough cough-

The Holy Lord of Penglai was covered in blood, looking extremely pitiful at this moment.

The old white whale cautiously approached, only to find that the other party's eyes were bloodshot as if possessed by a demon the moment it raised its head, causing it to stumble again in fright!
"Brother Penglai, are you alright?"

"It doesn't matter!"

After being possessed twice in a row, even the most stupid man would realize something was wrong and quickly understand where this thing came from.

hell!

This is a curse.

Moreover, it is a unique skill of the Witchcraft Sect, and he himself has some knowledge of supernatural abilities, such as the Seven Arrows of Nailhead!
However, his Seven Arrows of Nailhead is a sect-specific divine power, which can only summon Nascent Soul stage hellish creatures at most. It is basically useless in the Divine Spirit stage, which is a matter of access control.

If he was possessed by a Void Realm creature twice in a row, wouldn't that mean that the person who cursed him behind the scenes possessed the Seven Arrows of Nailhead, a supreme divine power?
It's not hard to guess who this person is.

Because apart from his uncle Shui Lingchuan, practically no one else possessed his personal belongings, and the only person capable of obtaining these items and inflicting a curse upon himself was none other than the leader of the Xun Gu Sect!
The other party still wouldn't let him go. He had already given up the Penglai Holy Land and relinquished his hegemony of tens of thousands of years, so why did they have to kill him?
He didn't understand, and found it hard to comprehend the meaning behind Lin Shan's actions!
From his perspective, by making concessions, he should be getting an unspoken understanding in return, and everyone can go their own way from now on. His territory and power will all belong to him, and there's no need to create any entanglements in the ascension channel.

Because it's pointless! You've already made a fortune in the lower realm, while I'm going to expand my territory in the upper realm. We'll keep to ourselves and not interfere with each other. What's the point of this relentless pursuit?
The Demon Mushroom King is extremely powerful, and the damage it caused far exceeded expectations. Even the White Whale Ancestor could see that the Holy Lord of Penglai is now in a very bad state!
If he were to make a move now, he would have a 70% chance of killing him inside the ascension passage!
However, it did not do that, but quietly stood guard by the side, waiting for the wound to heal itself.

"Brother White Whale, let's hurry on our way. The Seven Arrows of Nailhead has three waves of curses every day. I'll start healing after the third wave is over. Otherwise, it's easy to get interrupted along the way, and it would be bad if the technique went wrong and I suffered a qi deviation."

The Holy Lord of Penglai understood this well, so he did not stop and continued to climb.

The white whale ancestor readily complied, following along as they advanced and retreated.

Before long, the Holy Lord of Penglai could no longer hold on. Instead of trying to heal his severe injuries, he kept rushing on the path to ascension, which would worsen his condition and even leave him with a chronic illness!

Seeing that their pace was getting slower and slower, and their speed was decreasing, the White Whale Ancestor advised him not to push himself.

"Why don't you stop and rest for a while?"

"No need. As long as you can ascend to immortality in the end, the Cleansing Tribulation will clear away all the root causes of your illnesses and leave no hidden dangers!"

The Holy Lord of Penglai knew that everything was temporary. He just needed to ascend to the Immortal Realm as soon as possible. Once there, the curse would be weakened infinitely due to the separation between heaven and earth, and he would be able to escape the sea of ​​suffering!

He understands the ins and outs of this race against time better than anyone else.

After enduring half a day, the third wave of curses finally arrived at an unexpected time!
On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head, and everyone, big or small, uses oxen for plowing.

The severely injured and weakened Holy Lord of Penglai suddenly stumbled and fell on the Heavenly Ladder, groaning and curling up like a boiled shrimp!

He was horrified to discover that yet another mysterious entity had arrived.

His body was already severely depleted of essence and blood, and now he felt even weaker, his eyes revealing a sense of bewilderment.

Fortunately, the beluga whale ancestor was there to look after him and offer his care and greetings.

"Brother Penglai, what's wrong?"

"No, leave me alone."

The Holy Lord of Penglai stood there stunned, feeling his essence and blood being continuously drained from his body. If this continued, he would eventually bleed to death.

The ancient folk song continues:
"On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head, awakening the Dragon King to ascend early, bringing clouds and rain to ensure a bountiful harvest!"

He was in unbearable pain, but after a fierce internal struggle, he realized that ascension was just around the corner, so what was a mere minor ailment?
The vast path to immortality is unobstructed, and a few hardships cannot stop him from heading to the distance. Those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles; they are merely experiencing some trials and tribulations!
"puff"

The White Whale Ancestor stared wide-eyed as he watched the Holy Lord of Penglai slash the mysterious visitor with his sword, nearly biting his tongue off in disbelief!

"No, Brother Penglai, that is..."

The Holy Lord of Penglai lost control of his expression, enduring the pain, and waved his hand, needing no further words.

The object that fell below rolled down the steps of the Heavenly Ladder into the starry sky, then lost its elasticity, and a sigh gradually faded into the distance.

"Good lad, you're ruthless! I am the King of the Hell Sea Turtle, remember my name."

The Holy Lord of Penglai ignored these words, but the White Whale Ancestor remembered them!

After three curses, it was indeed reached a limit.

The Holy Lord of Penglai could only use his internal energy to heal his injuries and quickly repair his internal wounds. The two of them sat upright until the next day, and it was observed that his complexion had improved significantly.

The back door to the ascension passage had been open for half a month, so time was still a bit tight, and they embarked on their journey again without stopping.

With this precaution in place, the Holy Lord of Penglai was extra careful, keeping an eye out for the three bastards to descend again. He guessed that the Ancient Seeking Cult Master would definitely not let this go!
really,

At some point, the curse suddenly descended, and it was that annoying Heavenly Toad Emperor again!
"Qua~"

With his large belly bulging, the Holy Lord of Penglai forcibly shut his mouth to prevent the giant tongue from escaping, which startled the White Whale Ancestor so much that he subconsciously opened his true form, fearing that he would be whipped again!

I thought that this time I was on guard and could minimize the damage, but the next moment a sinister laugh rang out, and my nostrils suddenly felt itchy and uncomfortable, so I couldn't help but sneeze.

The giant tongue in its mouth immediately seized the opportunity to strike, sweeping towards the white whale ancestor!

"Ah!"

Boom~
His tongue was broken off again, and the pain almost made him faint.

Two streams of gray air shot out from his nostrils. Upon closer inspection, the Holy Lord of Penglai realized that they were two identical things. Having read the ancestral teachings passed down from ten thousand years ago, he immediately recognized them as the famous auxiliary creatures of the Curse Divine Power.

I never imagined I would see this with my own eyes in my lifetime:
"A cursed spirit?!"

The lower realm is Penglai.

Lin Shan has been stationed in the enemy camp these past few days, waiting for good news from all sides.

Soon, the great demon Qu Gong was the first to return to report. The ancestral land of the White Whale Clan, the old overlord of the East Sea, had been destroyed. However, the clan had already evacuated and transferred its elite members, clearly having made preparations the moment the White Whale Ancestor decided to ascend.

Then Lin Fan, Brother Chicken, Lord Demon Dog, and many other Nascent Soul stage cultivators returned one after another.

All aquatic creatures in the entire East Sea suffered a devastating purge because of the Battle of Penglai!
Lin Shan showed no mercy and killed all the forces that had colluded with Penglai. It is said that the entire East Sea has been in a state of panic these past few days, and the surrounding North Sea and South Sea are also watching closely. After hearing the news, they were too scared to go out, for fear of stepping out of line.

"Master Lin, these sea creatures were prepared in advance, and most of them withdrew early. Those who remained in the tribe were nothing more than the old, weak, sick, and disabled. Should we continue to intensify our pursuit and extermination efforts?"

"Not only the sea tribes, but the Penglai Holy Land probably also had two plans in mind. How could such a long-standing holy land not have any backup plans and let its lineage perish?"

"I think the cleanup is almost done. Let's be lenient and show some mercy. Don't push them to the brink. Even a rabbit will hold on when cornered!"

"But those are all seeds of hatred, which may take root and sprout in the future. You know, the wheel of fortune turns. After you and I ascend to immortality or pass away, it is not impossible that the other party may rise up to seek revenge!"

"All right."

Lin Shan stopped their argument and turned to look at Venerable Yu She.

"It would be far better to leave the task to professionals than to overstep our bounds and attempt to hunt them down. I'm sure the aquatic creatures of the North and South Seas have long been eyeing the East Sea's prize, haven't they?"

"That's right!"

Venerable Yushe smiled, knowing what he wanted to say.

"Our sea tribes in the North Sea and South Sea can immediately send troops in to seize territory and expand their sphere of influence. This is something that all the major tribes would like to see. As for the remaining fish that escaped the net, you'll have to wait and see, Leader Lin!"

"it is good."

Lin Shan turned and instructed the others to launch a bounty campaign across the continent against the remnants of the Penglai Holy Land, thus eliminating the need for the sea tribes to deal with this enemy of the human race.

Then he tore open a spatial rift and left, leaving behind a faint remark.

"Return to base!" (End of Chapter)