Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 474 Chasing Souls in the Cold Night, Destroying Revenge with Fire Veins [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"clang--"

The ancient silver bell emitted a powerful chime, which withstood the combined attack of the two Nascent Soul cultivators, Tiger Fiend and Bat Fiend, from the Spirit Beast Sect, as well as the Old Monster of Shangyuan, who were attempting to relieve the siege of Wei by attacking Zhao.

Faced with the three Nascent Soul cultivators who were attacking him in anger, Lin Chang'an dared not be careless in the slightest and continuously poured his magic power into the silver bell by forming hand seals.

A flash of cold light appeared, and the Ice Butterfly Fairy turned around, already holding this ice arrow with an arrowhead infused with some Geng essence in her palm.

All of this happened almost simultaneously, from the three Nascent Soul cultivators of the Demonic Path attacking Wei to rescue Zhao, to Lin Chang'an manipulating the magic weapon and the Ice Butterfly Fairy retrieving the Ice Arrow.

"damned!"

The old monster Shangyuan stared wide-eyed at the sight. Not only were the two working together seamlessly, but they could even manipulate each other's magical artifacts.

Is this just a simple senior-junior relationship?
Even among Daoist couples, it's rare to find someone who trusts each other this much.

The thought of betraying the Guardian Alliance, having to scheme against a mere Core Formation girl for personal gain, and ultimately losing both his wife and himself was unbearable.

Looking at Lin Chang'an now, both being rogue cultivators, this comparison made even the Old Monster Shangyuan green with envy.

"How come this kid is so lucky!"

At this moment, Sima Yuan, who had miraculously escaped with his bird-headed, human-bodied body after losing a wing, let out a painful scream that echoed across the battlefield.

"what--"

"What are you howling for!"

Hearing the piercing scream, the old monster Shangyuan cursed him even more, calling him a piece of trash. But when he turned around and scanned the area with his divine sense, he was shocked.

Sima Yuan, who had a bird's head and a human body, had managed to survive, but the terrifying cold had covered his body with a layer of pale white frost.

If it was a black bird-headed, human-bodied monster before, it has now become an ice bird.

"Be careful, these ice arrows are poisonous. Fight in close combat, don't give them a chance."

Having been around for so many years, the Old Monster Shangyuan had extremely rich combat experience and instantly judged the Ice Butterfly Fairy's combat advantage.

The two Nascent Soul cultivators, Tiger Fiend and Bat Fiend, whose strength had greatly increased due to the enhancement of the secret technique, understood the meaning and shouted coldly. The three of them joined forces to surround them.

However, the Ice Butterfly Fairy turned around in mid-air and flicked her wrist, the ice arrow in her hand transforming into an exquisite ice crystal spear, the golden light at the tip of the spear exuding a terrifying sharpness.

"Junior brother!"

Feeling the pure magical power emanating from their waists, Ice Butterfly Fairy and Lin Chang'an did not hesitate at all.

Blood wings and ice wings howled, cold light and blood light intertwined, directly attacking the Upper Yuan Old Monster.

Lin Chang'an made a hand seal, his sword flashing, while the Ice Butterfly Fairy brandished her cold spear, its chilling light striking.

Upon seeing this, the old monster Shangyuan's expression changed drastically, and he quickly retreated.

"Damn it, come help me, old man!"

The old monster Shangyuan was experienced in combat, and the two of them were equally skilled.

Since forming her nascent soul, the Ice Butterfly Fairy has been constantly embroiled in various troubles, which only subsided after she was poisoned by the nascent soul poison.

As for Lin Chang'an, he was a rogue cultivator. Although he didn't fight his way out of the monster horde when he was planning his cultivation resources in the Abyss Sea, he killed quite a few Yin Spirit Beast Kings in the Tongtian Mist Sea.

Faced with these two menacing demons, the Old Monster Shangyuan cried out in alarm.

"Young upstart, you've gone too far! Do you really think I'm a pushover?"

The old monster Shangyuan was furious, his white beard flying wildly, and his ten fingers rapidly plucked the pipa, unleashing waves of terrifying sound.

On the left and right sides were two Nascent Soul cultivators, Tiger Fiend and Bat Fiend, who also roared and unleashed their magic weapons to attack.

A terrifying battle roar suddenly erupted in the sky.

Sima Yuan, with his broken wing, swallowed several pills in a panic before fleeing back to his camp in a sorry state. This scene made many demonic cultivators curse him as a useless piece of trash.

Their massive offensive created opportunities for them.

At least you severely injured one of them, so their efforts weren't in vain. In the end, they achieved nothing and even lost a wing.

"What terrifying cold air!"

When Sima Yuan returned to the demonic camp, the Nascent Soul cultivators who remained behind changed their expressions upon seeing this, looking at the frost in their palms with apprehension.

His palm was covered in frost from just a touch.

"This is cold air entering the body, infant poison!"

This was not just a superficial chill; the nascent soul within Sima Yuan's dantian was covered in a layer of frost and was shivering.

"There is a fire at the rear stronghold. Fellow Daoist Sima, go and suppress the cold poison quickly."

Sima Yuan narrowly escaped with his life, but his eyes still held a look of terror from surviving a close call; that arrow had been terrifying.

At this moment, he had no time to worry about anything else and hurriedly headed towards the Earth Fire Vein behind him, escorted by two Core Formation cultivators from his camp.

However, Sima Yuan did not notice that the uncontrollable chill within his body was as bright as the moon in the night to Lin Chang'an's powerful perception.

……

"Rumble--"

Suddenly, the ground on the battlefield trembled, followed by a cloud of dust, amidst the panic of countless cultivators.

A colossal beast emerged, its head covered in layers of black, iron-like scales, its back adorned with jagged bone spikes resembling miniature precipitous peaks, and its sharp snout and massive claws capable of tearing through rock.

Its long tail plows deep furrows in the ground as it drags, and it exudes a heavy, oppressive feeling as if the earth is awakening.

"This is a rock-iron monster with claws that can split mountains!"

"It's a fourth-tier war behemoth from the Spirit Beast Sect!"

"And there's another one underground!"

Dust billowed everywhere as another giant beast emerged from the underground cave, followed by a red-haired giant ape that spewed terrifying flames from its mouth and nose.

"It's a Fire Ape Beast!"

The two war beasts, nurtured by the Spirit Beast Sect, were nearly a hundred feet tall and exuded the terrifying aura of fourth-order demonic beasts. However, their crimson eyes clearly lacked the intelligence of normal transformed demonic beasts.

"Two more!"

Upon witnessing this scene on the battlefield, Jin Jianchuan frowned deeply. He hadn't expected that the previous surprise attack, which had thwarted the demonic path's plan, would turn out to be two more.

"Haha, Alliance Leader Jin is indeed powerful, but it's a pity that Cloud City is not something you mere mortals can control."

Blood Blade Demon laughed bloodthirstyly, his crimson blade light following him like a shadow, giving Jin Jianchuan no chance whatsoever.

The two war beasts, especially the rock-iron monster with claws like those used to split mountains, were equivalent to the earth dragon that they used to destroy the formation.

It poses the greatest threat to the mountain-protecting formation.

"Moo!"

Just then, a bull's moo came from within Cloud City, and a giant blue bull rose up from the ground, carrying a giant axe in its hand.

"A fourth-tier great demon, the Azure Horned Ox!"

When Lin Chang'an's spirit pet, this fourth-tier great demon, appeared, the Nascent Soul cultivators on the demonic path were not surprised, but rather seemed to have expected it.

"boom!"

The three-headed, fourth-tier demon was enormous and appeared clumsy, but its speed was actually quite fast, and it unleashed a terrifying aura as soon as they clashed.

The powerful axe fell with a thud. Although the Rock Iron Beast was covered in scales and armor and had extremely strong defense, the shockwave penetrated its body.

Even a fourth-tier demonic beast was shaken and let out a painful roar.

However, the Rock Iron Beast is known for its defense, with defensive capabilities comparable to the Xuan Water Turtle, while the other Fire Ape Beast roared and swung an iron rod at you.

With a powerful and heavy blow, the Green Horned Ox cleaved its axe head-on, unleashing a terrifying shockwave.

The two giant beasts of the Spirit Beast Sect are one offensive and one defensive. The Fire Ape Beast is incredibly strong and can breathe fire, while the Rock Iron Beast is impervious to blades and spears and its giant claws can split mountains.

Of course, there are also drawbacks. Because the two fourth-order giant beasts were raised by the Spirit Beast Sect using secret techniques, their intelligence was not only dull and their aura was also unstable.

It's fine when it erupts, but once the initial burst of energy passes, the momentum noticeably declines.

"Moo!"

The Green Horned Ox is a power-type demon beast, and with the enhancement of its mutated petrified bloodline, its defense is almost on par with that of the Xuan Shui Turtle of the same level.

At first, they were indeed suppressed by the two giant beasts, but as the force dissipated, the balance shifted.

The Green Horned Ox's eyes turned bloodshot and it began to erupt. As a true fourth-order transformed demon, its aura was as steady as Mount Tai.

Moreover, while the Green Horned Ox might not be as good as Lin Chang'an in terms of endurance, it is definitely one of the best among demonic beasts.

"Take this from the old ox!"

The green ox roared, seemingly enraged, but a sly glint appeared in its eyes. It roared as it was about to swing its giant axe, but instead it spat out a white beam of light.

"damn it!"

Upon seeing this, the demonic cultivators cursed the transformed demon for its treachery, while the disadvantages and drawbacks of the demonic beasts became even more apparent.

"Hoohoo!"

The iron rod in the Fire Ape Beast's hand had dimmed and flickered, and its surface was covered with a layer of stone.

As the giant axe swung and chopped repeatedly, the surface of the iron rod became pitted and cracked all over.

The Green Horned Ox is usually honest and simple, but it is quite clever. It can clash head-on with the Fire Ape Beast with its axe blade, while using its thick axe spine to smash the Rock Iron Beast.

For a time, the three giant beasts fought a great battle in the mountains.

……

The Nascent Soul cultivators on the side of the Guardian Alliance secretly breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the war behemoth of the demonic path below had been blocked.

At this moment, the two sides were engaged in a fierce battle. The number of cultivators on the side of the Protectorate Alliance was relatively large, but many of the cultivators on the side of the Demonic Path had experienced large-scale battles and were more experienced in combat.

The border battle line stretched for hundreds of miles, with spirit boats, giant ships, birds, insects, and exotic beasts; cultivators on both sides used all their methods.

From lakes and mountains to the vast, dense forests in the distance, cultivators from both sides were engaged in fierce battles everywhere.

In this great battle, Foundation Establishment cultivators were merely cannon fodder; Golden Core cultivators were the true pillars of strength.

The Core Formation and Foundation Establishment cultivators of the demonic path formed battle formations or joined forces to unleash combined attacks.

On the other hand, the Guardian Alliance was a complex group of forces. Although they had formed battle formations and combined attack techniques, they were ultimately scattered and disorganized.

Despite having a numerical advantage in cultivators, they barely managed to reach a stalemate.

A variety of spells roared, lightning flashed and thunder roared, fire rained and meteors shot down, creating a spectacular and dazzling spectacle.

However, even more cultivators fell, their eyes wide with resentment. Some were still hoping to earn merit in battle to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills or high-level magic treasures.

However, as their lives faded away, their brilliant lives, filled with regret, were buried in the long river of history of the cultivation world.

"Damn it, the combination of the Profound Soul Yin Fire and the Profound Ice Cold Qi is too terrifying! I can't hold on much longer!"

The battle between the two sides at the high-level Nascent Soul stage was almost evenly matched, largely because the six sects of the Demonic Path did not have many Nascent Soul cultivators involved in this battle.

After all, the six sects of the demonic path are constrained in many ways.

Similarly, the Guardian Alliance also had Nascent Soul cultivators in command and those stationed in the rear, but their overall strength was still far behind that of the Six Demonic Sects.

Otherwise, the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Protectorate Alliance wouldn't have agreed to Jin Jianchuan's risky plan. The best opportunity is right now, as the six sects of the Demonic Path are being restrained.

The old monster Shangyuan shouted repeatedly. At this moment, his white eyebrows were covered with a layer of frost, and his lips turned blue. As a Nascent Soul cultivator, he actually felt cold.

"Shangyuan, I can't hold on much longer!"

Tiger Fiend, who had previously taken Lin Chang'an's sword strike head-on, was already injured. Now, in the midst of the battle, he was the first to falter, and his momentum had clearly begun to decline.

"Junior brother, they can't hold on much longer!"

Ice Butterfly Fairy let out a cold shout, holding a cold spear in one hand and making a hand seal with the other. Suddenly, the ice dragons that were moving around her body exploded.

Countless sharp icicles, each the size of a palm, instantly transformed into a rain of ice that shot down from the sky.

These ice spikes, formed from the Ice Butterfly Fairy's icy aura and further enhanced by Lin Chang'an's icy flames, are not only sharp and pointed but also incredibly cold.

Despite the presence of magical treasures or protective shields, the expressions of the Upper Yuan Old Monster and the two Nascent Soul cultivators, Tiger Fiend and Bat Fiend, were still not very pleasant.

The sound of dense ice spikes shattering echoed, and the terrifying cold air that followed the breakage was so intense that even the magical shield of a Nascent Soul cultivator could be visibly frozen.

Even more terrifying was the scorching, chilling flames that burned the magical barrier, causing it to creak and hiss, and the magical artifacts to dim and flicker.

"My secret weapon!"

Upon seeing the magic weapon's spiritual power damaged once again, the Old Monster Shangyuan could no longer contain himself and began shouting and yelling, his eyes wide open.

"Do not touch this cold flame, otherwise even a Nascent Soul cultivator will be in danger of perishing."

Even the old monster Shangyuan now believes that this is a terrifying divine power formed by the combination of Xuanhun Yin Fire and the Xuanbing Cold Qi of the Ice Butterfly Fairy.

It's not that he lacks experience, but rather that he knows too much.

A hundred years ago, within the secret realm of the Abyss Sea, the Mysterious Yin Monster plotted to obtain an extremely Yin and cold spiritual treasure.

Later, this Frost Flame Treasure appeared several more times in the Abyss Sea. Its power was so great that even a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stages could be instantly frozen upon contact with it, and their Nascent Soul would be completely refined.

There is a difference between the two.

If it were truly a cold flame born from a spiritual treasure of heaven and earth, the three of them would probably have been annihilated by now.

This is also why Lin Chang'an has become increasingly bold in using the Cold Flame over the years, without fear of being suspected.

At this moment, he could vaguely deduce that someone in the Demon Beast Abyss was deliberately causing trouble in the dark, and that this spiritual treasure formed by heaven and earth had already stirred up a bloody storm.

"withdraw!"

The battle situation among the Nascent Soul cultivators of the demonic path was not looking good. After a secret telepathic communication, a melodious horn sound came from the demonic side, which could be clearly heard hundreds of miles away.

"Junior brother, are you alright?"

As they left the battlefield, they watched as Lin Chang'an feigned exhaustion and appeared to be panting heavily.

But the continuous flow of magical power emanating from her palms through her back caused the Ice Butterfly Fairy to reveal a sly smile.

"Senior sister, our magic power is too depleted, let's retreat!"

Lin Chang'an shouted for a retreat, and the Ice Butterfly Fairy naturally understood, spreading her ice wings and quickly heading towards Cloud City.

At the same time, the retreating Nascent Soul cultivators, including the three Old Monsters of Shangyuan, also had their eyes flicker when they saw the situation of Lin Chang'an and his companion.

"As expected, this kind of supernatural power consumes a lot of magical energy. If it could be abused, it would be truly terrifying."

"Come on, for someone in the early Nascent Soul stage to possess such surging and profound magical power is already far beyond that of ordinary cultivators." The Old Monster Shangyuan said irritably, as he circulated his magical power to dispel the chill emanating from his body, muttering incessantly:

"After these two ruthless duo joined forces, their strength increased dramatically, and our sound waves simply cannot effectively counter them."

In my humble opinion, it would be best to let the old demon Qingyang deal with it.

Listening to what the old monster Shangyuan said, the two Nascent Soul cultivators, Tiger Fiend and Bat Fiend, nodded secretly. Indeed, they needed to find a worthy opponent to counter him.

The Azure Sun Demonic Fire is a renowned supernatural power of the demonic path.

"I'm afraid only Yang Fire can restrain this Cold Flame to some extent."

The demonic cultivators are not bloodthirsty madmen; this attack was originally a test.

The same applies to the Guardian Alliance; both sides are testing each other before adjusting for their next encounter.

Every Nascent Soul cultivator is an old monster who has lived for hundreds or even thousands of years, possessing a long lifespan and numerous techniques.

When facing an opponent whose strengths and weaknesses are known, those who have the resources and ability will naturally make corresponding tactical adjustments.

On the battlefield, some of the surviving cultivators of the Guardian Alliance roared with excitement, while others stared blankly at the corpses scattered on the ground.

Immediately following, the retreat horn sounded from the Protectorate Alliance, and both sides began an orderly retreat.

As for cleaning up the battlefield, they almost instinctively cleaned it up during the retreat.

The cultivators' efficiency was beyond question. In just a short while, the setting sun cast a glow that left only a landscape painting stained with dark red petals.

……

As night fell, the entire border of the Guardian Alliance was contracted, and a defensive formation was set up.

This battle made the Protectorate Alliance realize the gap between its low-level cultivators and those of the Demonic Path.

However, the morale of the Guardian Alliance was high.

Because the Nascent Soul cultivators on the side of the Protectorate Alliance clearly had the upper hand.

While the combined combat power of Lin Chang'an and Fairy Ice Butterfly was dazzling, the Nascent Soul cultivators on other battlefields were equally formidable.

Murong Feng, a new generation Nascent Soul cultivator of the Murong clan, unleashed eight swords simultaneously with his Sword Heart Clarity, creating a dazzling and magnificent spectacle. He overpowered a veteran early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from the demonic path, gaining fame in a single battle.

Then there's Jin Jianchuan, the current vice leader of the Guardian Alliance. His terrifying sword intent soared to the sky, and in a head-on one-on-one duel, he suppressed the Blood Blade Old Demon.

Of course, there were also defeats. Not all of the other Nascent Soul cultivators in the Protectorate Alliance had the foundation of the four major powers, or the powerful lineage of someone like Jin Jianchuan.

Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators need to find cultivation techniques, refine magic treasures, and even discover the methods to cultivate supernatural abilities before they have a chance to do so.

All of this undoubtedly requires taking many detours and wasting a lot of time compared to a Nascent Soul cultivator with a solid foundation and background.

The gap became apparent during this period.

Several Nascent Soul cultivators were also overwhelmed and even defeated, partly because they didn't want to fight to the death.

However, for the Guardian Alliance, it was ultimately a glorious victory.

With the battlefield evenly matched, they were even more confident in holding onto Cloud City, a territory they had once lost.

Inside the main hall of Cloud City.

A grand victory celebration banquet was held, which served two purposes: to boost morale and to facilitate the exchange of intelligence.

"This old devil's methods are truly ruthless, especially this poison..."

"This person possesses a hidden weapon; we must be extra vigilant against him in future battles."

Even Jin Jianchuan, a powerful mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, was constantly gathering intelligence with a solemn expression.

He is indeed strong, but who knows what he might encounter in the future? If they desperately surround and kill him, knowing the enemy's methods and not knowing them are two completely different things.

"Junior Brother Lin, you've seen it today, haven't you?"

"Well, these demonic cultivators aren't as crazy as the rumors say."

Lin Chang'an nodded, while the Ice Butterfly Fairy chuckled and teased:
"Anyone who has cultivated to this level is a cunning old fox. Who would risk their life for someone without a deep-seated grudge? Besides, the forces of the six demonic sects are complex."

For the six demonic sects as a whole, Cloud City, this spiritual land, is merely icing on the cake. Each force divides up some benefits, but how much of the resources ultimately ends up in the hands of the individual Nascent Soul cultivators?

At this point, the Ice Butterfly Fairy gave a self-deprecating laugh.

“On the other hand, our Dao Protection Alliance is different. To the four major powers and this Fellow Daoist Jin, we are a piece of meat.”

To put it bluntly, there are many sects and Nascent Soul cultivators in the six major sects of the demonic path. The interests of Cloud City are too many for the demonic path to be worth. They would only be interested if they had the opportunity to take over the entire Protectorate Alliance.

But for the Guardian Alliance, Cloud City was a case of plenty, with few monks and plenty of porridge, so everyone was very happy and naturally reluctant to give it up.

As Lin Chang'an listened to Senior Sister Bingdie's account, he couldn't help but nod in agreement; it was indeed true.

Despite the fierce fighting today, there was actually no real fighting between Nascent Soul cultivators. Some even considered retreating after their magical treasures were damaged.

Of course, apart from Sima Yuan, they had a life-or-death feud.

"No wonder battles between Nascent Soul cultivators are usually short-lived, rarely resulting in a life-or-death struggle."

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. To put it bluntly, it all comes down to not having enough benefits. When the benefits or hatred are great enough, people will naturally fight to the death.

Just like the Sima clan's rebellion against the Great Qian Dynasty, the stakes were high enough to warrant such a risk.

After all, Nascent Soul cultivators have a lifespan of over a thousand years; who would risk their life so easily?

In the long run, even if you suffer a loss today, you will always have a chance to get revenge in the future.

"The so-called sects and factions are nothing more than pretexts for Nascent Soul cultivators to fight for resources. Look at the great wars in the cultivation world over the past thousand years, how many Nascent Soul cultivators have died?"
Of course, if it involves fundamental interests and resources, then the situation is quite different.

At this moment, the Ice Butterfly Fairy sighed softly, took a sip of spiritual tea, and raised her head, her eyes gleaming with a mysterious light.

"But in the face of various secret realms and opportunities, it is different. One after another, Nascent Soul cultivators reveal their ferocity. This is where the most Nascent Soul cultivators die or perish."

Many Nascent Soul cultivators even suddenly disappear without a trace, mostly dying in secret realms or during battles for opportunities.

"Junior brother, you are different." The Ice Butterfly Fairy spoke softly and earnestly:

“Junior brother, although you came from a rogue cultivator background, you were lucky enough to obtain the inheritance of the Yin Soul Sect, a major Nascent Soul sect, at an early age, so your journey after forming your Nascent Soul was relatively easy.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an pondered it carefully and realized it was true. He couldn't help but sigh with gratitude and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister. I was indeed a bit arrogant before."

He had never thought about this question in detail.

It's not that he's particularly strong, but rather that he had good fortune.

After a normal cultivator reaches the Nascent Soul stage, finding a cultivation method is enough to give them a headache. Moreover, cultivation methods are divided into different grades, and with other factors to consider, wasting a hundred years is perfectly normal.

After he formed his Nascent Soul, not to mention his own good fortune, he also had the backing of the Spirit Control Sect, a lineage that was once one of the six major sects of the demonic path, with a very strong foundation.

For many ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators, things that are rare and hard to come by are now within their grasp.

This is why Lu Zhenjun chose to join Bihai Palace after he reached the Nascent Soul stage – purely for resources.

"Junior brother, the next battle is likely to reach a stalemate."

Once a stalemate is reached, it will inevitably be a protracted battle.

Historical analysis of the cultivation world shows that if the benefits are not great enough, Nascent Soul cultivators will not fight to the death, resulting in many wars lasting for decades or even centuries.

The war will not end until both sides have suffered heavy losses of low-level cultivators, which affects their own interests.

"No wonder Fellow Daoist Jin is so happy today."

Looking at Jin Jianchuan, whose face was glowing with health inside the main hall, Lin Chang'an suddenly understood.

Fighting a protracted war is not necessarily advantageous to them, but rather because none of the four major powers, nor Jin Jianchuan, are willing to give up this territory.

As for the other smaller forces or rogue cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage, they have paid so much over time, are you going to ask them to stop now?
They will become even more hesitant and reluctant to give up. If they withdraw at this point, wouldn't all their efforts be in vain?

"The Demonic Path is truly wealthy and powerful."

Hearing Lin Chang'an's teasing, Fairy Ice Butterfly smiled, after all, the Spirit Control Sect also needed this source of profit to grow stronger.

"Of course, we can't be too complacent. We must remember that the six sects of the Demonic Path have a great many vassal forces under their rule. The upcoming great battle will also be an opportunity for the Demonic Path to weaken itself."

In summary, the cultivation world is all about profit.

However, now that the Nascent Soul cultivators were at the table, although everyone looked red-faced and visibly angry, they were all secretly plotting something.

Only when there are enough chips to make a Nascent Soul cultivator envious and greedy will they gamble everything.

For example, back in the first secret realm of the Abyss Sea, the profits were so great that Nascent Soul cultivators fought each other fiercely, even to the point of bloodshed.

"Today, thanks to the two fellow Daoists, we were able to hold back three Nascent Soul cultivators from the Demonic Path. Furthermore, Lord Qingniu held back two fourth-order war beasts."

At the banquet, Jin Jianchuan stepped forward with a big smile and personally offered a toast.

"You're too kind, Fellow Daoist Jin."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an was open and honest, with a smile on his face. Everyone was banding together for mutual benefit.

Qingjiao-jun nodded憨厚ly and ate the spirit fruit with gusto.

……

Similarly, within the demonic faction, various Nascent Soul cultivators gathered to summarize and exchange information, keeping in mind the methods of their opponents' Nascent Soul cultivators.

"That Sima Yuan is a complete waste."

"Trash? You old codger, you try it if you dare. I still have lingering fears about that terrifying cold flame."

Within the demonic faction, the Old Monster Shangyuan was furious, saying, "You say Sima Yuan is bad, doesn't that mean he's incompetent?"

Moreover, since he had just joined the Spirit Beast Sect, he was a latecomer and naturally needed to stick together for mutual support.

Although we are not familiar with Sima Yuan, we will eventually become familiar with him.

"Since you're so capable, next time you'll deal with that kid surnamed Lin and Ice Butterfly True Monarch!"

Seeing that they were about to clash, Blood Blade Old Demon couldn't help but snort coldly:
"Alright, although Shangyuan Laoguai is usually unreliable, these two are indeed extraordinary."

"That's right. This Ice Butterfly True Monarch was once the number one genius of the Guardian Alliance. He once became famous for overpowering Jin Jianchuan. His terrifying Xuanbing cold aura, combined with the Xuanhun Yin Fire, was truly extraordinary."

Within the camp, the old monster Shangyuan showed a look of apprehension, constantly talking about the combat strength of the two.

He wasn't just making things up; their combat prowess and achievements were undeniable, although Lin Chang'an's claim of annihilating the Sima clan was somewhat exaggerated.

However, Ice Butterfly True Monarch's achievements are genuine, and in order to highlight that it wasn't that he was incompetent, Old Monster Shangyuan even exaggerated the strength of his opponent.

This way, it will show that it's not that he's bad, but that if you were to play, you might not be as good as me.

Meanwhile, 800 miles away from the front line, within a vein of earth fire, Sima Yuan, weak and frail, was inside a volcano, using the earth fire's energy to continuously dispel the chill from his body.

"Senior Sima, we have already mobilized several Core Formation cultivators who practice fire-attribute techniques from the rear, and they will arrive soon."

"roll!"

A hoarse, weak shout sent the demonic cultivator who had come in to report quickly leaving.

Inside the cave, only the crackling sound of bubbling lava could be heard. At this moment, Sima Yuan revealed a resentful look in his eyes.

"Lin Chang'an! The hatred of having your clan wiped out is irreconcilable!"

At this moment, he was suffering from both extreme pain and intense heat, which distorted his face and intensified his hatred for Lin Chang'an.

"Damn it, how can this cold air be so terrifying!"

Feeling the terrifying chill emanating from his body, Sima Yuan took a deep, weary breath, then sat cross-legged and circulated his internal energy, breathing in and out rich fire-elemental energy to suppress and eliminate the chill within his body.

A hissing sound, alternating between hot and cold, echoed, and a puff of white steam rose from the air.

This action was rapidly depleting his magical power, but since this was the rear of the demonic path and he had a considerable number of spirit stones in front of him, he wasn't too worried.

Both sides have already fought a great battle, and now they are both recovering their magical power.

……

Under the moonlight.

Two figures had silently arrived in the heart of the demonic realm.

Just after the great battle, while the Nascent Soul cultivators from all sides were making adjustments, Lin Chang'an and Fairy Ice Butterfly had secretly infiltrated the heart of the demonic path.

"Senior sister, you're even more anxious than I am."

The two sneaked in secretly, and the cold light in the Ice Butterfly Fairy's eyes was noticeably stronger as she plotted to kill Sima Yuan.

“Junior brother, the Sima clan has such a large territory that we have swallowed up, which is a life-or-death enmity. Now that we have the opportunity, we should naturally eliminate this hidden danger.”

What's more, this person happened to join the Spirit Beast Sect.

With both old and new grudges combined, it would be a miracle if the Ice Butterfly Fairy could let go of them.

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. This was what he had said before: interests and deep hatred. Given the opportunity, he would naturally want to eliminate the threat completely.

"But junior brother, you've been hiding it really well."

Just when everyone thought things were about right, this junior brother Lin would finally reveal some impressive skills.

With its profound magical power and rapid recovery, this kind of top-tier cultivation technique does exist in the cultivation world, but one so terrifying is truly unheard of.

The Ice Butterfly Fairy's eyes flickered as she looked at Lin Chang'an's figure under the moonlight. She didn't ask any questions, but she had a vague idea of ​​what was going on.

It's likely that this junior brother Lin's spirit is in harmony with the cultivation technique, which is why it has such a miraculous effect.

This is not unusual in the world of cultivation.

“Junior brother, this person has just experienced a great battle, and now he is hiding in the fire vein to clear away the cold air. His magic power must have been greatly depleted.”

The Ice Butterfly Fairy was extremely confident in the power of the combined chilling energy of the two.

Lin Chang'an was aware of this, which is why the two of them decided to come secretly.

As for on the battlefield?

The two were confident they could severely injure him with a single arrow, but they weren't confident they could capture his Nascent Soul.

That's why they did this on purpose, to make the other party expend more magic power to heal.

Of course, there's another point, which is also about concealing one's shortcomings.

In the world of cultivation, once you've revealed all your trump cards, they won't be as effective as they were initially when fighting other enemies.

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