This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

A pale blue flame continuously dispelled the malevolent energy from the distant chaos. The moment the flame emerged from the malevolent energy, a strong wind blew through the person's hair.

Holding the Nanming Fire Sword and carrying the Sun and Moon Wheel on his back!

It is the Xuantian Sect!
It has to be said that Xuan Tianzong's arrival was quite impressive, but the words he uttered sounded rather ridiculous to everyone.

"Who do you think is so arrogant as to challenge us to a fight!"

So they were disciples of Kunlun...

Xuantian Sect, you are currently the only remaining member of Kunlun. Emei, Longhu Mountain, Maoshan and the Buddhist sect have never dared to make arrogant threats to kill us. Do you really think you can do it all by yourself?

If you die, the Kunlun lineage will be severed. I advise you not to get involved in this mess!

If the Daoist sects, considering their past ties with Kunlun, generally wouldn't make things difficult for the Xuantian Sect, then the demon race would certainly not tolerate such treatment.

The aura of the early stage of the Demon Emperor spread around, and apart from the Flood Dragon Clan, the auras of the other nearly 10 Demon Emperors rushed towards the Xuantian Sect at the same time!

Who among those present wasn't a prodigy from their sect?

Who doesn't possess a Nascent Soul Transformation Treasure?
Even Xuan Tianzong had to admit that he had spoken too arrogantly just now.

Just as the conflict was about to erupt, suddenly, a vast amount of blood energy spread outwards from the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool.

The moment the terrifying blood energy came into contact with the baleful aura, the baleful aura was melted away by the blood energy. Even cultivators like Xuan Tianzong, who were in the early stages of the Nascent Soul realm, felt that the blood energy was extremely hot.

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool.

In the very center of the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool, a blood-red figure slowly emerged. The sound of a heartbeat, thump-thump, resonated like a drumbeat in everyone's hearts.

"This is……!"

It's not surprising that the demons didn't recognize him, but the Taoist disciples immediately knew who the figure in the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool was!
"He is Zhong Bai!"

Xuan Tianzong was the first to speak; he was all too familiar with Zhong Bai.

As Zhong Bai hovered above the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool, the essence blood below was visibly flowing into his body.

Qi and blood are becoming increasingly abundant...

The physical body is becoming stronger and stronger...

In just one day, Zhong Bai lost count of how many times his skin had cracked.

The energy contained in the essence blood of the dragon and phoenix blood pool was too powerful. Even though Zhong Bai possessed a body-refining divine skill like the Shangqing Dragon Elephant Technique, he still suffered the pain of his physical body becoming stronger.

At this moment, his 100 million demon-slaying points had been exhausted, and at the same time, most of the Dragon and Phoenix essence blood had been consumed.

He was just a hair's breadth away from reaching the sixth level of the Shangqing Dragon Elephant Technique!
However, without the blessing of the demon-slaying points, the refining speed was greatly reduced, and the improvement was naturally not very obvious. To make matters worse, the crowd came and started arguing, which caused Zhong Bai, who was originally engrossed in refining the essence blood, to wake up.

Suspended above the blood pool, Zhong Bai stretched his muscles and bones, crackling like thunder, each muscle containing the power of heaven and earth.

The limit of the fifth level of the Shangqing Dragon Elephant Technique is a physical body comparable to that of a peak Nascent Soul cultivator.

He exuded an imposing aura without anger, calmly opening his eyes to survey the group of prodigies before him.

An immense pressure immediately arose in everyone's hearts, and even the demon emperors of the demon race had to lower their heads.

"I want this Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool."

Go back to where you came from. If anyone is dissatisfied, come at me!

Zhong Bai's voice was very calm. This dragon and phoenix essence blood had a great effect on him. Even though only one-third of the amount remained, Zhong Bai could still try to use this dragon and phoenix essence blood to break through to the sixth level of the Shangqing Dragon Elephant Technique.

Therefore, even if his domineering actions offend all the forces in the world, Zhong Bai is willing to do it!

Unlike Xuan Tianzong's initial threats, Zhong Bai's words caused the dozen or so demon emperors present, including members of the Flood Dragon Clan, to exchange bewildered glances.

His physical body was comparable to that of a peak Nascent Soul cultivator, and the terrifying pressure he exuded was far beyond the mere rhetoric of the Xuan Tian Sect.

"Isn't Fellow Daoist Zhong's behavior a bit too domineering?"

No one spoke, all weighing the pros and cons, except for Xuan Tianzong, who seemed unaware that Zhong Bai had already made up his mind, and even rushed to criticize him...

"overbearing?"

Taking a deep breath, Zhong Bai originally wanted to give Xuan Tian Sect some face, but since they didn't want it, he wouldn't give it to them!

“Xuantian Sect, be polite. I call you fellow Daoist. If you’re not polite, what are you, Xuantian Sect?”
Are you questioning this humble Taoist?

"If you wish to die, this humble Taoist priest can grant your wish!"

As soon as he finished speaking, bolts of lightning struck down behind Zhong Bai, followed by a terrifying surge of blood energy that swept across the sky. The moment the Samadhi True Fire was ignited along with the blood energy, the malevolent energy within a ten-mile radius vanished once again.

Everyone in front of him, no matter who they were, began to sweat profusely.

The intense heat of the Samadhi Fire made their scalps tingle.

Xuan Tianzong, who was being treated specially, stared at Zhong Bai with wide eyes and an incredulous expression.

He never imagined that he would be looked down upon like this one day.

Especially Zhong Bai's undisguised sarcasm...

"Very well, since you don't consider me a human being, then let me have a go at you, Zhong Bai of Maoshan!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Nanming Lihuo Sword in Xuantianzong's hand burst into a stunning blue light, and the sword energy soared through the sky, heading straight for Zhong Bai's face.

"Little tricks!"

Zhong Bai didn't even glance at it, relying solely on the power of his own body to unleash a punch with the purest essence of his immense blood and qi!
There was a loud bang!
Space cracked and shattered as a terrifying force poured out, obliterating countless sword energies before finally striking Xuan Tianzong's body. Even with the Nanming Li Huo Sword absorbing most of the force, Xuan Tianzong was still blasted tens of thousands of meters away by this power!

Like a streak of light, it crashed heavily onto the ancient battlefield's rock wall, which had stood for countless years, embedding its entire body within it.

After struggling to fly out, the once elegant and dignified Xuan Tianzong now resembled a beggar. His Taoist robe was tattered, his skin was torn to shreds, and crimson blood was seeping out drop by drop. His purple-gold crown was nowhere to be seen, his hair was scattered, and his face was ferocious with a hint of fear and unease.

He was defeated with just one punch.

No matter how unwilling they were to believe it, Xuan Tianzong understood that the gap between himself and Zhong Bai was as vast as an insurmountable chasm.

Xuan Tianzong, having left with no face whatsoever, didn't even turn his head, dragging his heavily injured body as he disappeared into the baleful mist.

"He survived a punch..."

He's not entirely useless.

Shaking his head, Zhong Bai did not stop Xuan Tianzong from leaving; the more important thing at the moment was to protect the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool.

Both Buddhist disciples and demons were at a loss for words.

If they still had the will to resist before the Xuantian Sect provoked them, now they all know perfectly well that the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool has nothing to do with them anymore.

"Amitabha!
Since Fellow Daoist Zhong needs this dragon and phoenix essence blood, we, the Buddhist community, are willing to withdraw from this matter.

After making their statement, the Buddhist disciple smiled and retreated...

Only the Taoist sect and the demon race remained in the arena.

Within the Taoist sect, the three disciples from Longhu Mountain and Maoshan Mountain were originally on Zhong Bai's side.

Although Emei did not make a statement, it also did not express any dissatisfaction.

The demon emperors knew that they, too, had no chance.

With a hint of reluctance and a touch of disappointment, they sighed, "Very well, since you require it, we, the demon race, are willing to see you off."

After saying this, the dozen or so demon emperors followed the example of Buddhist disciples and left immediately.

After the Buddhist and demon clans had gone far away, the four disciples of Longhu Mountain, including Zhang Zhiwei, and the three disciples of Maoshan all turned their gazes to the four from Emei.

In an instant, Li Yingqi felt as if he were surrounded by gazes from head to toe.

Li Yingqi knew that both factions were domineering, but he had never seen them as domineering as they were now.

They pouted, wanting to resist, but after their eyes caught sight of Zhong Bai, who remained calm in the void, the Emei group ultimately retreated.

"Ahem, fellow disciples, please don't be nervous. We are not here to fight over the essence blood in the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool. Since it has already been occupied by Senior Brother Zhong Bai, it should rightfully belong to Maoshan."

We came here seeking refuge.

This ancient battlefield is teeming with evil spirits; it's always safer to stay with my fellow disciples from both sects.

Ignoring what Li Yingqi said, Zhong Bai in the void had already focused his gaze on his three colleagues from Maoshan and the four from Longhushan.

"The dragon and phoenix bodies were so terrifying in life that their essence and blood could not be preserved even after death."

If you need it, take a few drops now and refine them.

Although Zhong Bai is domineering, he is still very generous to his own people.

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the four from Longhu Mountain and the three from Maoshan lit up simultaneously. For them, even without cultivating physical techniques, simply refining essence and blood to improve their physical body and bones was a good gain.

The seven people arrived at the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool in front of Zhong Bai. None of them were presumptuous; each of them simply took out a drop of Dragon and Phoenix essence blood and swallowed it.

The moment Zhang Zhiwei consumed a drop of dragon and phoenix essence blood, his whole body became hot, his skin turned red, and the intense heat burning from within his body almost consumed him.

"It's still too much for the Nascent Soul to refine this dragon and phoenix blood essence..."

Zhong Bai watched this unfold, and with a gentle flick of his finger, most of the drop of essence blood that Zhang Zhiwei had swallowed separated from his body and landed in Zhong Bai's palm.

Soon, Zhang Zhiwei, who had been in pain, began to feel better.

The other six were fine; they were all cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage, and they had the ability to refine a drop of dragon and phoenix blood essence.

Not far away, the four members of the Emei Sect watched longingly, neither daring to approach nor willing to leave.

But Zhong Bai made no comment.

Ignoring the four from Emei, Zhong Bai continued to float in the center of the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool.

With the operation of the Shangqing Dragon Elephant Technique, even without the blessing of Demon Extermination Points, the essence blood of the dragon and phoenix still rushed into Zhong Bai's body at an extremely fast speed!

Time passed slowly, and when the six people from the two factions who had been immersed in refining the essence of the dragon and phoenix opened their eyes, a hint of joy flashed in their eyes.

A single drop of dragon and phoenix essence blood caused their physical bodies to undergo a significant transformation.

Of course, it is far inferior to Zhong Bai.

After the six people opened their eyes, none of them continued to extract essence blood for refining.

They did not practice physical cultivation techniques and knew that continuing to refine essence and blood would have limited effect on them.

A single drop of dragon and phoenix essence blood is enough to cleanse the meridians.

Before long, Zhang Zhiwei also finished his refining process. The difficulty of refining the dragon and phoenix essence blood into a nascent soul was extremely high.

Although the gains were considerable, Zhang Zhiwei dared not continue...

If Zhong Bai hadn't separated most of the dragon and phoenix essence blood in his body, Zhang Zhiwei felt that he would have been bursting apart.

The seven exchanged glances, then saw that Zhong Bai was still immersed in cultivation in the center of the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool.

They then turned their attention to the four people from Emei who were not far away.

The wary gazes fueled the growing resentment in Li Yingqi and the other three Emei disciples.

No matter how dissatisfied they are, they can't fight city hall, so they can only grit their teeth and swallow their anger.

"Humph!

mean!"

Li Yingqi muttered to himself, then turned to leave this disappointing place.

Seeing Li Yingqi leave, the other three Emei disciples quickly followed.

For a moment, the surroundings became silent.

Zhang Zhiwei and the other six did not choose to leave, but instead stayed to guard Zhong Bai's side.

It wasn't that Zhong Bai needed their protection, but rather that they had come to the core area of ​​the ancient battlefield in search of the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool.

The core area is fraught with danger, far more so than the outer areas.

Staying by Zhong Bai's side means safety. We only need to wait for Zhong Bai to finish refining, and then, with the combined efforts of both factions, we can explore the core area with full confidence.

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The outcome of the battle for the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool in the core area quickly reached the ears of the nine powerful beings outside the ancient battlefield.

The result was exactly as Master Tianning had predicted; the figure was indeed Zhong Bai.

A faint smile appeared on his lips; Master Tianning's excitement at this moment seemed genuine.

However, there will be no shortage of teasing from others.

"Fellow Daoist Tianning, I never imagined that the one who possessed the essence of the dragon and phoenix was actually a disciple of your Maoshan sect."

That Zhong Bai is quite fortunate; he has a whole pool of dragon and phoenix essence blood!

The Azure Dragon Lord spoke softly, his voice carrying a hint of complexity and helplessness.

If we were to ask who else, besides Zhong Bai who needs the essence of dragons and phoenixes to enhance the Shangqing Dragon Elephant Technique, would be the Jiaolong clan!
Even the Azure Dragon Lord was quite envious; he had remained at the peak of the Demon Saint realm for even longer than the Heavenly Spirit Immortal and the others…

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't advance to the level of a Loose Immortal. The reason for this was that the purity of the Azure Dragon Lord's bloodline had already been developed to the extreme, and the peak of the Primordial Spirit was his limit.

To achieve another breakthrough, the only way is through a bloodline transformation, evolving from a Flood Dragon into a pure-blooded True Dragon.

Can……

Such an opportunity is extremely rare, and the only place where it might be realized is this ancient battlefield.

The Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool was an irresistible temptation for the Azure Dragon Lord.

But things are unpredictable, and perhaps the Azure Dragon Lord will never be able to reach the realm of the Loose Immortal in his lifetime.

The opportunity seemed to be right in front of them, but the sealed primordial spirit realm of the entire ancient battlefield made it impossible to enter.

They could only watch helplessly as Zhong Bai refined the essence of the Dragon and Phoenix Blood Pool bit by bit.

Of course, the outcome is already decided, and Qingbi Longjun's words at this moment are merely a sigh.

(End of this chapter)