Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 741 Escape intact
Seeing the fleeing enemy flying towards him with the Minotaur-like demon, Ji An immediately put the ashes into an empty wine jar and stored them in the Void Stone, his movements fluid and graceful.

Not a single bit of the ashes of a Nascent Soul cultivator should be wasted.

He cautiously watched the approaching enemy, and five-colored auspicious clouds rose from beneath his feet, ready to attack.

The enemy clearly fled but still had the audacity to return; that minotaur must be the key.

The short stature of Zhu Changhe contrasts sharply with the three-zhang height of the Minotaur, creating a visually striking image.

The true demon's jet-black fleshy wings emitted black mist, covered in wounds and several holes. This did not diminish its powerful image; instead, it added to its ferocity.

Ji An's expression grew increasingly solemn. He felt as if a giant mountain was pressing down on him. Judging from the emanating pressure, this was an enemy at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

The demonic energy seemed to gain consciousness, becoming viscous under the condensation of an unknown force, and the air seemed to turn into glue, squeezing towards him.

Ji An immediately activated a fourth-grade low-level mind-stabilizing talisman, and moon-white spiritual light merged into his body.

The upper dantian, the Guanghan Palace, was shrouded in light, protecting the Niwan Palace and the nascent soul inside.

Strategically despise the enemy, tactically take them seriously, and first provide insurance for the Nascent Soul stage.

The appearance of the True Demon alongside the Xuan Yin Sect has brought the prophecy of the Heavenly Water True Lord of Red Rock Immortal City to fruition, a catastrophe for the Western Continent and the entire cultivation world.

The Earth Qilin sat in the center, enveloped in yellow spiritual light, while the other four magical treasures faded into the different radiances of their respective treasures, forming the strongest defensive system.

Nourished by the life-giving fire of Nascent Soul quality and activated by the same pure magic power, although the grade of the non-natal magic treasures did not improve, the strength of the defensive field composed of the five magic treasures increased several times.

Ji An wanted to test the attack strength of the true demon so that he could have a clear understanding of its strength.

In the future, battles like today will inevitably occur many more times.

Morag's bloodthirsty and cruel gaze fixed on Ji'an, his mouth splitting open to reveal gleaming white teeth, and a strange, muffled voice rang out:
"Surrender or death?"

Despite hearing an unknown language, Ji An understood its meaning and realized it was a form of telepathy.

He looked at the demon's enormous bull head with the gaze one would give an idiot, then revealed a warm smile as gentle as a spring breeze:
“I once killed a true demon just like you, and I also seized two bull horns. After I refined them, they became as white as jade, and I sold them for a good price.”

The enemy possessed a mysterious confidence, perhaps stemming from the vast difference in their skill levels, or perhaps from their inherently superior strength.

However, Ji An did not consider himself weak, so he used his special skill—verbal sparring.

I have to say, sometimes it's actually quite satisfying to trash talk.

Before he could finish speaking, his hand in his sleeve released the last magic seal, and the three-foot-long silver flying sword, shimmering with a dim light, disappeared as if in a flash, its target pointing directly at the Candle River next to the True Demon.

It's difficult for a powerful demon to launch a surprise attack and achieve success; killing the traitors first is the best course of action.

Previously, I thought the Xuan Yin Sect was the first line of defense against the True Demon Realm, but now it seems that this line of defense has collapsed, and the 'guards' have collectively defected.

The Xuan Yin Sect has a good understanding of the situation in the Western Continent and even the entire cultivation world. The indirect damage caused by their collaborators may be even more exaggerated than the attack from the True Demon Realm.

Having learned his lesson, Zhu Changhe was always on edge when he arrived, with the human-faced white bone shield constantly surrounding him.

The moment he saw the flash of silver light, the bone shield suddenly grew larger and blocked in front of him, while his body turned into mist.

This is a secret technique passed down from his lineage, which can reduce the damage he receives. The downside is that he cannot move while in atomized form.

Deep down, what he really wanted to do was use the old trick of spreading his body into countless black crows, but he was worried that Morag would look down on him, which would make his future days very difficult.

Only one of the hundreds of crows is the real thing; the rest are decoys that are indistinguishable from the real thing. If attacked, the real thing can swap positions with the other decoys.

Although he was reluctant to admit it, the most powerful aspect of the inheritance he received was not attack or defense, but rather some life-saving abilities.

There were some awkward moments during the battle, but the awkwardness was only temporary. As long as you can survive, you can laugh at those brave but short-lived ghosts.

The moment Ji An launched his attack, the True Demon took a step forward, channeling his blood and qi, and with his powerful, twisted arms, swung his giant axe, unleashing a blood-red arc towards Ji An.

The timing was perfect, demonstrating Morag's exceptional combat skills. He didn't care about Zhu Changhe's life or death; in his view, if the other party couldn't die, Yun Nianrong could take his place.

Seizing the opportune moment to kill or severely damage the enemy is what a qualified high-ranking member of the Holy Alliance should do.

His capable deputy was killed in one blow. He knew very well how difficult the enemy was to deal with, and he said that arrogant sentence in order to lull the enemy into a false sense of security.

Morag spread his fleshy wings and flew forward like a bolt of lightning.

Having spent several years working closely with his deputy, he understood the difference between battles between cultivators and true demons.

Cultivators are better at manipulating magical artifacts or using spells to attack from a distance, while true demons prefer the thrill of their enemies being cleaved in two by their giant axes.

Once they can get close, their speed in maneuvering within a small area is a nightmare for the enemy.

Morag flapped his fleshy wings forcefully, his figure vanishing instantly and reappearing a hundred feet away. His eyes were calm as an abyss, yet deep within them gleamed a bloodthirsty sharpness, and he licked his upper lip with his scarlet tongue.

Ji An's gaze was calm. After releasing the Taibai Extinction Sword, he did not check the results at all. The hand seals in his hands changed, releasing the Blazing Fire of Heaven.

The enemy has used unknown methods to manipulate demonic energy and imprison him; this restraint must be broken.

In my previous life, bullets had significantly different trajectories in the air and in water, so it was absolutely forbidden to fight in enemy-controlled areas.

Ji An had never encountered this situation before, but he deeply understood that miracles could happen with great force. By igniting the demonic energy with the violent power of fire, he could naturally break free from the restraints.

The crimson arc released by the true demon penetrated the defensive domain, reaching several feet deep before being completely annihilated.

Morag's attack followed closely behind, the bone battle axe flashing with a sinister light as it cleaved down heavily.

Perhaps due to the special construction of the battle axe or some other reason, the battle axe made a howling sound when it chopped down, and in an instant, the soul-devouring demonic sound echoed in Ji An's ears.

The spiritual light protecting the Guanghan Palace rippled outwards like water splashed with a boulder, but fortunately it did not affect the Nascent Soul.

The defensive field formed by the battle axe and the Five Elements Flags collided violently, producing a deafening roar, as if a high-yield bomb had been detonated.

The defense system momentarily stalled, seemingly at risk of collapse.

At this moment, the purplish-white flames surged in all directions like a torrential flood, and the demonic energy that was constantly pressing on Ji An melted and vanished as if it were ice that was melting molten iron.

At this moment, Ji An had a clear understanding of the enemy's attack power. It would be difficult to contend with the true demon in front of him with the defense provided by the Five Elements Flag.

He felt a bitter taste in his mouth. 'I thought I was very strong, but I never imagined I couldn't withstand several attacks from a mid-stage Nascent Soul True Demon. I was too arrogant.'

What he didn't know was that Morag's strength was among the top in the True Demon Realm, capable of challenging beings at the late Nascent Soul stage, otherwise he wouldn't have been entrusted with such an important mission to come to the Demon Cave.

In the future, a large number of true demons will enter the cultivation world from the demon cave of Yuanhe Mountain to start a bloody war. After a few years, when the true demons have completed their assembly, the Western Continent will be plunged into a bitter battle, and the far north will also have a large army of true demons on an expedition.

In the brief moment that Ji An was pondering, Morag roared and brought his axe down again, this time with all his might.

The blazing white flames sizzled as they burned his skin, but the true demon remained unmoved, his eyes filled with a chilling coldness.

For him, getting injured in battle was nothing; what he craved was the thrill of crushing and killing.

As the battle axe fell, the defensive field formed by the Five Elements Flags trembled, then shattered with a deafening roar, and the transformed magical artifacts all let out a mournful cry.

Just as Morag was about to attack again, he noticed that the target dozens of feet away released a silver flying sword. He instinctively dodged, and the next moment the flying sword pierced his right arm, then burst out with silvery golden spiritual energy, repeatedly cutting his body.

His once-proud and powerful body was instantly riddled with wounds, and a destructive force that severed his life force corroded the wounds.

Morag felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that the enemy before him was not a Nascent Soul Stage 1 cultivator who could be bullied at will, but a ruthless person capable of harming him and posing a threat to his life.

He had a deep understanding of the cultivation system of cultivators, and knew that it was a manifestation that could only be achieved by bringing the metal element of the five elements to an extremely high level.

A surge of blood gushed from the wound. He suppressed his injuries, charged again, and launched an attack.

The enemy is very strong; they must be killed on the spot!

At this moment, Ji An's body transformed into a five-colored radiance and flew away in a tilted trajectory, his speed astonishing his enemies.

The reason for leaving was that Ji An discovered that although the invincible Tai Bai Extinguishing Spirit Sword had struck the enemy, it had not caused fatal damage.

His magical intent was sufficient, but the gap in cultivation levels was too great, resulting in a slight deficiency in his attack power.

The demonic energy that had been swept away by the blazing fire of Li Huo re-emerged, and fighting a true demon in such an environment would only lead to disaster.

Having achieved his goal of proving his strength, Ji An saw no need to stay any longer and decided to leave.

Rather than dancing on the edge of a knife today, it's better to wait until you've improved your skills before engaging in battle.

With nearly a hundred years left to spend 'day and night' with the true demons, Ji An estimated that advancing one or two minor realms wouldn't be a problem.

By then, his attacks had become even more lethal.

Upon seeing the enemy flee, Morag's wings suddenly flapped, and he quickly gave chase. How could he let the cooked duck fly away!

A moment later, he could no longer see the enemy at all, and the vibrations from the demonic energy disappeared.

He broke free of the demonic energy and was exposed to the sunlight. Looking around, he found that the enemy had already flown to the edge of his field of vision.

'I can't even catch up with a cultivator at the first level of the Nascent Soul stage? How is that possible!'

Morag was somewhat disoriented.

(End of this chapter)