Gou Dao Changsheng: Starting from the Reincarnation of a Demon Cultivator

Chapter 628 A Sorrowful Show of Swords, Each Unleashing Their Hidden Cards

"Ding!"

The Crimson-Tailed Scorpion King's stinger was as swift as lightning. A ghostly green afterimage flashed by, and the scorpion's stinger struck the array eye on the south city wall in an instant.

"boom!"

The spiritual power of the Earth element was released in all directions, the array patterns broke, and the array patterns on the Wuyang Grand Array collapsed, turning into specks of light.

"not good!"

"Oops!"

"Beast!"

The Core Formation cultivators watching the spectacle from the clouds all changed their expressions drastically, no longer able to gloat.

For all the Core Formation cultivators, the sight of the magic array collapsing far exceeded their expectations.

Whether it's Hu Lei, Yan Youtai, or Jiuqu Zhenren, the existence of the Great Expansion Ancient City is essential to ensure that various sects can drive rogue cultivators to continuously hunt demonic beasts and earn spirit stones.

Nearly half of the spiritual items used by Qi Refining cultivators in their Foundation Establishment stages were obtained from the monsters of Sudu Mountain.

The robes of the Thunder God fluttered in the wind, and thunder roared. He wished that the Jade Pearl would fall and the Jade Water Pavilion would lose a Core Formation True Person.

But under the overall circumstances, the Thousand-Pound Hammer unleashed a thunderous barrage as it struck down.

The Eight Trigrams runes flowed, and the Nine Wood Azure Dragon Staff transformed into an Azure Dragon. Under Yan Youtai's urging, it also transformed into an angry dragon over ten zhang long, rushing towards the South Gate to kill.

At the same time, yellow sand swirled around the Nine-Bend Immortal, activating the magical treasure, the Yellow River Nine-Bend Pearl, which transformed into a surging, turbid river that swept downstream.

But the Golden-Eyed Ape King dared to come here because he had made preparations in advance and had colluded with various demons.

"Fellow Daoists, if we don't act now, when will we?"

"Splash!" Ripples spread across the water, and the jade elephant clad in spirit armor, its robust limbs swaying, slowly stepped out.
"Boom!" A burst of firelight illuminated the surrounding area, and a crimson fire serpent with bloodshot eyes emerged from the jagged rocks.

Vast streams of demonic energy rose into the sky, and the many demon kings, having prepared in advance, each sought out their old rivals.

"Wow!"

The distant cry of the crane resounded throughout heaven and earth, and the undulating melody of the azure sky gave rise to a series of strange phenomena.

The long feathers of Qingxiao Yunhe Luoyu fluttered gracefully, blocking Yan Youtai's path.

Crimson fire snakes coiled into a circular snake formation, their fiery poison transforming into crimson robes. The white jade elephant, its body covered in layers of scales, expanded an endless curtain of water.

The two demons joined forces and used their supernatural powers to fight against the Thunder God.

On the other side, a deer-shaped demon beast trod through the void, leaving hoofprints that inspired vegetation to grow, with ancient fluorescent ferns flourishing. This gave rise to a vibrant green tide that blocked the path of the Nine-Bend Immortal.

"Old Ghost Nine Curves, let this ancient human city be buried with my bloodline!"

Looking at the South City where the array was being continuously destroyed, Aoki Reixiao felt extremely pleased.

He had intended to vent his anger, but he never expected that the Golden-Eyed Ape King, that simpleton, could accomplish such a great feat.

This is the core of the Wuyang Ancient Formation, and it's not something that ordinary formation masters can break.

He walked leisurely, as if on a spring outing.

As the four hooves moved, ancient vines grew and transformed into long whips, once again shattering a section of the turbid river.
"Golden Ape, well done! In addition to the Azure Peach I promised you, there will be even greater rewards after the city falls!"

The Golden-Eyed Ape King's fierce and menacing face paused slightly as he was called by his childhood name in front of everyone.

If it weren't for the fact that Qingmu Lingxiao was truly powerful and wealthy, any other demon beast would have been smashed into mincemeat long ago.

"Deer Demon, don't you trust me, the Golden Ape Lord, to handle things?"

"Ding!"

On the ancient wall, another array eye was shattered. The Wuyang Array, as a mid-grade third-order array, relies on spiritual veins and has twelve array hubs.

The destruction of one or two key points of the formation will not affect the foundation of the formation, but if another one is breached, the entire south gate wall will be destroyed.

The great formation will inevitably drop items; repairing it will require an unknown amount of spiritual resources and effort.
The Red-tailed Scorpion King's tail hook once again emitted an eerie glow, and crimson venom gathered.

"Ding!"

Another key point of the formation collapsed. Although the formation master in Wuyang Ancient City tried his best, he still could not reverse the decline in the formation's power.

The effects of the numerous Rock Armor and Stone Skin Techniques bestowed upon the cultivators of the Azure Water Pavilion have been steadily decreasing.

"Stop the Red-tailed Scorpion!"

"not good!"

"court death!"

Yu Zhu, Hu Lei, Yan Youtai, and Jiu Qu, the four immortals, all changed their expressions drastically, their faces contorted with rage, and they unleashed their magical power without regard for the cost.

"Tread! Tread! Tread!"

The Azure Spirit Demon stomped its four feet lightly, its unrestrained laughter echoing in the ears of the ancient city's cultivators.

"Haha, how could I miss such a great opportunity!"

The antlers on his forehead glowed with a blue light, and a vast demonic cloud was outlined. Ancient vines in the air intertwined, resembling human figures, while fluorescent ancient ferns and tender spiritual herbs grew wildly.

In the end, they transformed into three humanoid puppets entwined with mud and moss, covered with the vitality of plants.

My innate supernatural power: Wooden Puppet Technique!

"boom!"

The three puppets attacked simultaneously, causing the mottled ancient city wall to shake and crack. Nearly a hundred cultivators were unable to dodge in time and were killed.

The battlefield grew increasingly bloody, with countless cultivators and demonic beasts clashing, and cultivators falling one after another, and demonic beasts dying in battle.

Fang Yi, like a withered ancient tree, hid behind the Crimson-tailed Scorpion King, turning a blind eye to the cultivators' deaths and screams.

The blood and mud swept across the city wall were the remains of cultivators who had been killed by the shockwave.

He showed neither joy nor sorrow, and said knowingly, "As expected, Lu Xiaozi did not go all out last time."

"This old monster's lifespan is no less than that of the top-grade third-tier tortoise beast in the sect, how could he only possess such methods?"

Fang Yi’s mind was turning.

Like the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, if you want to be the final hunter, you must thoroughly understand the strengths and weaknesses of all the forces involved.

"Damn it!"

"Damn it!"

"Damn it! How can this Aoki Reiki be so strong!"

Hengdaozi's face was ferocious, and his heart was bleeding, but he could sense that Qingmu Lingxiao's aura was no less than that of Chen Sheng, the head of Tiandaowu.

That was the most powerful old monster among the various factions' Great Masters who suppressed destiny.

"How could this be?"

"How could this be!"

He was filled with remorse and, in an effort to please Jade Pearl Master, dispatched disciples of Heavenly Blade Dock to assist the Azure Water Pavilion in patrolling the ancient city.

Of the cultivators who just died, 70% were from Tiandaowu!

"With such heavy losses, how can we explain this to the sect?"

Recalling Chen Sheng's past methods, Hengdaozi shuddered, fear showing in his eyes.

"This can't go on!"

He gritted his teeth. Since things had come to this, he had no choice but to go all the way and completely submit to Master Yuzhu.

The magical artifact, the Golden Knife Talisman, burned its essence, transforming into a golden wheel that sank into the ancient city's magical restrictions, taking over the position of one of the array's focal points.

"Om!!"

With the help of the Golden Knife Talisman, one of the Six Treasures of Great Compassion, the dissipation of the energy of the Wuyang Ancient Formation was slowed down.

"Roar!"

A powerful golden-armored lion once again severely injured a cultivator from the Azure Water Pavilion.

The majestic lion's golden mane shone brightly, reflecting a golden light. With a light leap, it swung its claws and smashed two Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Heavenly Blade Dock into mincemeat, which it then swallowed whole.

"Good! This junior is not bad!" In the void, a punch blasted away the incoming Azure Water Pearl magic weapon.

When the Golden-Eyed Ape King had a spare moment, he saw that a corner of the city wall had been cleared of cultivators and sensed the pure demonic aura of the Golden-Armored Lion.

With a swipe of his furry hand, a demonic force carrying a spirit peach landed in front of the golden-armored lion.

Then, he clenched his fist and slammed it down like a millstone, once again engaging in fierce combat with Jade Pearl Master. "Roar!"

After the golden-armored lion bowed its head in gratitude, the demonic clouds surged and blocked Hengdaozi's path.

"A mere second-tier demonic beast dares to attack me?"

The golden-armored lion responded to Heng Daozi with a fierce claw, which swept in with a golden wind.

"Dang! Dang! Dang!"

Golden winds, carrying demonic clouds, clashed with the thick, black longsword. The golden-armored lion was occasionally slashed, its flesh and blood churning, but with each breath, its demonic power surged, and the wounds healed rapidly, visible to the naked eye.

The two fought to a standstill, with neither gaining the upper hand and the outcome uncertain.

A second-tier demon beast actually stopped a fake Core Formation cultivator?
A preemptive attack from above?

Even Lu Xiaozi, who was using the wooden puppet's supernatural power to defeat Jiuqu Zhenren without any chance of retaliation, looked at him with new respect.

Such extraordinary and powerful demonic beasts are extremely rare even among the demons of Sudu Mountain.

The last one with such a record was Qingxiao Yunhe Luoyu, who has already condensed his demon core and is a first-rate figure among third-tier demon kings.

But he only glanced at it once and didn't investigate further.

In terms of noble bloodline, whether it is the Golden-Eyed Ape King, the Crimson Fire Serpent, the Subdued White Elephant, or the Azure Cloud Crane, they are all far inferior to him.

Even though Qingxiao Yunhe Luoyu possessed a bloodline that had returned to its ancestral form and had extraordinary potential, he could only barely catch his eye after he had reached the Core Formation stage.

Although this golden-armored lion possesses excellent aptitude and formidable killing power, enabling it to fight beyond its level, it lacks a demon core and will ultimately fail to catch the eye of a true cultivator.

Just pay attention to it once or twice, and leave an impression.

If the bloodline of this golden-armored lion can be restored to its ancestral form and its ancestral heritage can be unearthed, then the Deer Demon Child will summon it again.

'Nine Wounds infiltrated the demon race and began to show his true colors. The [Mysterious Gluttony Hundred-Day Banquet] truly lives up to its reputation as a forbidden technique of the spiritual chef path, extracting blood to refine the form and sacrificing oneself.'

After Senior Brother Gu devoured one-tenth of the demon beast's blood essence, he and the Golden Armored Lion descendant were virtually flawless.

Beneath the ancient city, Fang Yi felt a slight sense of relief, but the defensive treasure, the Azure Water Ancient Map, hidden in his sleeve, with its flowing runes, was still poised to unleash its power.

Under the refinement of the Human Puppet Technique, Gu Jiushang's aura was no longer mixed with the aura enslaved by cultivators.

The Sudu Mountain is teeming with demonic beasts and has also forged deep-seated hatreds with human forces such as the Biyue Pavilion and Tiandaowu.

Gu Jiushang has already established a firm foothold.

He barely managed to refine the blood bead, and his body mutated, completely transforming into a golden-armored lion. Taking advantage of the war between humans and demons, he carefully honed his foundation in preparation for breaking through to the Golden Core stage.

'By refining the essence blood of a third-tier golden-armored lion and employing the secret technique of human puppetry, even if a Grand Master were to intervene, without searching the soul, they would only perceive Gu Jiushang as possessing the bloodline of a demon king who has reverted to his ancestral form.'

He wore the robe of the Mountain and River Transformation Moon, watching as the Crimson-Tailed Scorpion King once again channeled his demonic power, and the scorpion's tail plunged down again.

"Ding!"

Many Core Formation cultivators were entangled and unable to break free, while False Core Formation cultivators dared not confront the third-tier demon king, allowing the scorpion's tail to fall repeatedly.

A fist-sized gap reappeared on the ancient city's defensive formation, and under the corrosive influence of scorpion venom, it continued to spread and expand.
Looking at the Crimson-Tailed Scorpion King, whose energy had diminished, Fang Yi remained calm and composed, observing that the Wuyang Grand Array was being continuously weakened, approaching the point of being downgraded.

Although the destruction of the ancient city was not in his interest, Fang Yi remained patient and steadfast, even though a single strike could severely injure the Crimson Scorpion King, resolve the crisis in the ancient city, and save many cultivators.

But he never made a move, calmly watching the cultivators fight, die, and be devoured by the demonic beasts.

Although the "Scripture of Life, Death, Withering and Flourishing" is good at concealment, it can only make a move once at most, otherwise being entangled by the Deer Demon would be a big problem.

As a Golden Core cultivator of the Wood Dao, Fang Yi was well aware of just how troublesome this old monster, who had lived for seven hundred years, was, with the accumulated experience of so many years.

On the ancient city battlefield, human cultivators were constantly being defeated. Master Hu Lei's expression was solemn, and he sighed inwardly as lightning roared around him.

When faced with two evils, choose the lesser one.

Within the Thousand-Pound Hammer, dark lightning patterns flickered faintly, the two Thousand-Pound Hammers linked together by the combined power of the complete set of magical artifacts.

Even with the mid-stage Core Formation cultivator going all out, two low-grade third-tier demon kings couldn't stop him.

The only pity is that once his mid-stage Core Formation cultivation is exposed, the Nine-Bend Old Monster will inevitably focus his main attention on the Purple Light Academy.

"A single movement affects the whole situation!"

In any case, the ancient city of Dadu must not be breached; it's a pity that Junior Brother Fang has disappeared without a trace.

"Senior brother, are you looking for me?" A familiar voice transmitted in his ear. Master Hu Lei looked wary, but after a few breaths, he relaxed again.

"Junior brother, act quickly! The ancient city must not be breached!"

His divine sense swept across the increasingly brutal battlefield, and under an ancient tree, he faintly sensed Fang Yi's aura.

He seemed lost in thought, about to speak. The aura beneath the ancient tree dissipated, revealing a humanoid puppet.

The puppet's jaws opened and closed, transmitting a sound to Master Hu Lei's ear once more.

"Senior brother, don't be anxious. The South Gate is the responsibility of the Biyue Pavilion. Even Yuzhu isn't in a hurry, so why should you expose your cultivation level?" Fang Yi's voice was low and deep, seemingly implying something.

"If things don't go smoothly, Junior Brother will definitely step in."

"Yuzhu also had a backup plan?"

Sure enough, I knew something was off about this old woman…

Upon seeing this, Master Hu Lei hesitated for a moment, and the surging magical power of the Thousand-Pound Hammer was reduced by 30%.

The ancient city of Dadu has complex relationships, involving the interests of various parties, making it a complex and multifaceted place.

Not revealing his cultivation level would be of great benefit to both him and Xuan Yang Mountain.

"Ding!"

The red-tailed scorpion's hooked tail rose again, its essence burned, and its energy plummeted once more.

"What a pity, Hengdaozi is ultimately not a Core Formation True Person." Seeing the great sun transformed from the Golden Knife Talisman gradually blur, True Person Jade Pearl sighed softly.
"Crash!"

Amidst the rippling blue waves, Yuzhu, barefoot, dances with a long staff in her hand as she treads upon the long river.

She removed a long silver chain from her neck, and her aura surged. In the blink of an eye, she reached the fourth level of the Core Formation stage.

Mid-stage Core Formation!

The demonic souls within the Myriad Beasts Furnace surged forth, transforming into a shooting star that plummeted toward the south gate.

Chen Xuan, dressed in a black robe with his face covered by a hood, saw that the ancient city was about to fall and complications were arising, so he also activated his magic weapon.

"The ancient city of Dadu must not be breached now."

Fang Yi's gaze remained calm as he activated a spell in his sleeve, summoning a small silver-white beast that responded from underground.

But he still hasn't made a move.

Turning our attention to the Nine-Bend True Man, we see that the three Core Formation True Man of the Great Expansion Ancient City are all more secretive than the last.

Master Hu Lei and Master Yu Zhu had concealed their cultivation level, pretending to be in the early stage of Core Formation when they were in the mid-stage of Core Formation.

Even a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator, who has only recently broken through, can still hold their own against three early-stage Core Formation cultivators.

This Nine-Bend Immortal is no ordinary person either.

"Hey!"

A soft sigh rang out, and nine precious pearls flew out from the sleeve of the Nine-Bend Immortal, their energy interconnected.

"One path"

"Two paths"

"."

"Five Paths"

"Six Paths of Restriction"

Using the ability to sense the vital energy of the Life and Death Scripture, Fang Yi vaguely sensed that within the Nine-Bend Yellow River Pearl, a seventh protective barrier was being developed.

"Hey, this old monster's Nine-Bend Yellow River Pearl is only one step away from becoming a top-grade magic weapon."

He pondered to himself that this Nine-Bend Yellow River Pearl would be of great benefit to Xiao Qi.

"Let's take a long-term view."

Fang Yi kept his thoughts to himself, his gaze falling once more on the Crimson-Tailed Scorpion King, his eyes cold.

"These old monsters have all revealed their trump cards; it's my turn to make my move. I can't waste this opportunity."

(End of this chapter)