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Many Golden Core cultivators in Tiancang Mansion suffered injuries of varying degrees.

The situation is similar on the other side of the Greedy Wolf Mansion.

For example, Sima Xiangheng, without a day or two of recovery, could only play a supporting role.

If it weren't for the special magical artifact "Soul-Capturing and Mind-Controlling Bell," I probably would have been far from the battlefield long ago.

The only ones truly capable of launching a full-scale attack are a few Golden Core cultivators and a few hundred Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The great formation must be broken, but if one exhausts oneself in the process, even if the formation is broken, the cultivators of Tiancang Mansion will only target one side.

Therefore, Sirius True Lord ultimately decided to take turns attacking, giving the others a chance to rest.

Inside the camp in Yunxi Town.

Ye Fan handed over the body of the mid-stage Golden Core demonic cultivator to Xu Chuan.

His fate was naturally the same as everyone else's.

Golden Core cultivators are a great tonic, and in a short period of time, the five Xuan Yin Blood Corpses in the Five Spirit Blood Corpse Array have all made some progress.

The process of refining Yin spirits is rather complicated.

If relying solely on the function of the "Soul Gathering Banner," it would probably take one or two years to refine the Golden Core Divine Soul into a Yin Soul.

However, under Xu Chuan's control and with the aid of secret techniques, the progress was much faster.

On the battlefield, a place where life and death intertwine.

Xu Chuan's "Origin Seal of Life and Death" is rapidly condensing.

If everyone hadn't been there, Xu Chuan could have manipulated the Soul Gathering Banner to absorb the remnant souls of all the deceased cultivators, enough to form a massive army of Yin spirits.

In addition, the three special skulls obtained from the withered old ghost, nourished by the essence of the Golden Elixir, have also had their power greatly enhanced.

Outside the great formation, spiritual light obscured the sun, and the sounds of battle shook the heavens.

Hundreds of cultivators from the Greedy Wolf Mansion swarmed like ants, their various magical artifacts, talismans, and spells transforming into streaks of light that bombarded the semi-transparent cyan light screen like a relentless storm.

The light screen trembled violently, ripples spread, and explosions rang out incessantly, as if it would shatter into pieces at any moment.

In contrast, the people inside the formation were gloomy and their faces were solemn.

Most of the Tiancang Mansion cultivators who had just retreated were injured, some sitting cross-legged to regulate their breathing, their faces pale, while others were bandaging each other, their bodies stained with blood.

The air was thick with the stench of blood and the aroma of medicinal pills.

No one spoke; only heavy breathing and the roaring sounds from outside the formation intertwined, creating a suffocating atmosphere.

As everyone stared at the dark enemy figures outside the light screen, and the ever-diminishing, flickering array of spiritual light, a gloomy look settled over their faces.

The only saving grace is that, given the current firepower of the Greedy Wolf Mansion, it won't be able to break through in less than a day or two.

If they continue to fight tomorrow, they can hold out for a few more days.

But this cycle repeats itself, and the future seems uncertain, inevitably leading to despair.

After an hour or two.

After taking a high-grade, third-tier healing pill, Qingmu Zhenjun's injuries recovered to about 60-70%.

The offensive of the Greedy Wolf Palace army also made him look worried.

"The outcome of this battle hinges on Xu Chuan!"

He single-handedly faced Sima Xiangheng at his peak, along with four early-stage Golden Core demonic cultivators, and managed to kill all four and severely injure Sima Xiangheng, leaving him as easily frightened as a bird startled by a bow.

However, he found it difficult to deal with the heavily injured Sima Xiangheng and the two early-stage Golden Core cultivators.

Cultivators fear comparison.

More than a decade ago, he was someone Xu Chuan had to look up to, but in the blink of an eye, Xu Chuan had surpassed him and now had the strength to kill him.

"Below the Nascent Soul stage, I, Xu, reign supreme. It seems Xu Chuan wasn't just boasting!"

"But was he really traumatized?"

Aoki Zhenjun had doubts in his heart. After pondering for a moment, he immediately went to the Yunxi Town headquarters.

Because Xu Chuan's camp was protected by a divine sense barrier, True Lord Qingmu was unable to use his divine sense to detect what he was doing.

"Fellow Daoist Kurong, I have come to pay my respects. Please grant me an audience."

"Fellow Daoist Aoki, please come in."

Upon entering the tent, one would see Xu Chuan sitting cross-legged, meditating and resting.

"Fellow Daoist Kurong, are your injuries any better?"

"Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist Qingmu. I feel much better after taking the pills." Xu Chuan opened his eyes and said, "The people from the Greedy Wolf Mansion are still attacking outside. It seems that if we don't fight tomorrow, the great formation will break sooner or later."

"Fellow Daoist Kurong is right. Do you have a good solution?"

Xu Chuan shook his head, "We can only take it one step at a time."

"Then I wonder if Fellow Daoist Kurong, your divine sense technique can be used again?"

"Divine sense recovers much slower than magical power. Although this secret technique is powerful, it consumes a lot of energy. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had to resort to trickery and force myself to escape back into the formation."

"But don't worry, Fellow Daoist Qingmu, stopping a True Monarch-level expert is no problem. You can simply hand over either True Monarch Tianlang or the head of the Sima family to me."

"I understand." True Monarch Qingmu nodded, glanced at Xu Chuan's expression, then clasped his hands and left.

"His complexion was still slightly pale, and his breathing was a little unsteady. It seems that he has not fully recovered yet."

"Is this an act or is it really true?"

Qingmu Zhenjun couldn't quite see through Xu Chuan, sighed softly, and returned to his own tent.

He couldn't very well test Xu Chuan's strength in the camp.

If things go wrong, Xu Chuan might lead his men to evacuate Qian Shi Lin.

Xu Chuan's words were half true and half false. He activated multiple magic treasures, which naturally caused his magic power to be consumed faster than that of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator, and the consumption of his divine sense was also a fact.

However, after taking one or two high-grade Jade Void Pills, one's magical power is directly restored to 80% or 90%, and after another one or two hours, it is easy to return to full strength.

As for spiritual sense, with the addition of a high-grade Nourishing Spirit Pill and the circulation of the "Mysterious Heaven Refining Spirit Technique," the recovery of spiritual sense is several times that of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator.

By tomorrow, I should be able to use my divine sense technique three more times at full power.

However, helping the Tiancang Sect protect the Thousand Stone Forest was not Xu Chuan's goal.

Even if they succeeded in doing so, the Heavenly Cang Sect would only become more wary of the Xu family afterward, and might even try to eliminate them as soon as possible.

The next day, the sun rose.

Clouds and mist rise and fall among the rocks, and countless golden rays pierce through the morning haze, dyeing the rugged rocks a magnificent golden-red.

Before the night dew had dried, it condensed and shone on the edges of the strange rocks, as dazzling as stars falling to earth.

If it weren't for the lingering stench of blood in the air, one might almost forget that this place is a battlefield of carnage.

An hour later, the war resumed.

Upon receiving the order from True Lord Qingmu, the cultivators of Tiancang Palace responded and sprang into action.

Some people obeyed the order and went out to meet the enemy, while others hurriedly reinforced and repaired the crumbling formation. Their efforts were in a state of haste.

After the previous battle, both sides had gained a certain understanding of each other.

The Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators all independently sought out opponents.

Xu Chuan and Qingmu Zhenjun appeared in front of Sima Xiangheng and Tianlang Zhenjun.

Aoki Shinjun's gaze swept over the "Soul-Capturing and Mind-Controlling Bell" in Sima Xiangheng's hand, and a flash of apprehension crossed his eyes.

If he was not at his peak yesterday, he could still be affected; today, his power will only be greater.

Those who are not skilled in spiritual techniques will only suffer losses when facing him.

He turned to Xu Chuan and said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Kurong, the magic weapon in Sima Xiangheng's hand is specifically designed to affect the soul."

"Among those present, perhaps only you can hold them off; this fiend... I'll leave it to you to deal with, fellow Daoist."

Xu Chuan nodded without saying anything more.

He looked at Sima Xiangheng and said with a faint smile, "Patriarch Sima, how have you been?"

Sima Xiangheng's pupils contracted slightly, and he turned to look at Tianlang Zhenjun. Seeing that the shadow in his eyes still lingered, Tianlang Zhenjun immediately transmitted his voice and said, "Patriarch Sima, remember what I said yesterday."

Today, with your combined attack of five fellow cultivators in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, you will surely inflict heavy damage on him!

"Understood, I will do my best."

Then, Sima Xiangheng said, "True Lord Kurong, have the guts to follow me."

Without waiting for a response, he transformed into a dark streak of light and sped away dozens of miles away.

Xu Chuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he too leaped up and followed closely behind.

The moment they landed, before they could even stand still, a sudden whooshing sound arose all around them!

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Five figures emerged from the void like ghosts, standing in five directions, surrounding Xu Chuan at the core.

All five were dressed in black robes, their faces hidden in the shadow of their hoods, and the aura emanating from them was of the same origin, as if they were one.

"Array up!"

The leader gave a low shout, and the five of them simultaneously made hand seals.

In an instant, demonic energy surged forth from its body, as dark as ink, rolling and connecting, instantly enveloping the surrounding area for miles in a thick darkness.

The demonic energy surged and condensed in the air into five pale white skulls, each about ten feet in size. Emerald green ghost flames danced in their eye sockets, and their jaws opened and closed, emitting a "clucking" demonic sound that directly invaded the soul.

This is the infamous "Five Sons United Demonic Skill" of the Greedy Wolf Mansion!
All five are elders of the Greedy Wolf Mansion, and they were trained by the Greedy Wolf Mansion from a young age.

They ate and lived together, and cultivated this demonic art together. They were closer than blood brothers, and their fearsome reputation spread throughout the entire Greedy Wolf Mansion.

All five were at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm; none of them were particularly powerful individually.

However, with the five of them working together, and with the added support of the formation, their origins were interconnected and their magical powers were linked. The five demonic skulls roared and flew around, each containing power comparable to a fully mastered divine ability.

Five demons emerge together, their demonic power overwhelming!
Even a Golden Core cultivator at the peak of their cultivation would find it difficult to resist this formation.

He is comparable to a powerful figure like the Heavenly Wolf True Monarch!
Within the formation.

Five demonic skulls emitted bursts of demonic howls as they hurtled towards Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan's expression was "solemn," with the Azure Dragon Umbrella hanging above his head, casting down streaks of azure light.

"Sword out!"

A dozen or so flying swords and magical treasures surrounded him, transforming into streaks of light that clashed fiercely with the five roaring and tearing demonic skulls. The sounds of metal clashing mingled with demonic howls and ghostly wails, and spiritual light and demonic energy scattered everywhere.

Sima Xiangheng hovered at the edge of the Five Sons United Formation, holding the "Soul-Capturing and Mind-Controlling Bell," occasionally making hand seals and gently shaking it.

Invisible sound waves assaulted Xu Chuan's sea of ​​consciousness, while a superior-grade magic weapon, a flying sword, attacked from a tricky angle, causing the cyan light barrier to tremble violently.

Xu Chuan frowned, and had no choice but to divert some of his energy to control the Azure Dragon Umbrella.

His figure flashed and moved within it, struggling to stay afloat. Ripples spread across the umbrella curtain, and the sword light was constantly suppressed by the demonic energy, barely managing to defend itself.

After a stick of incense.

Seeing that Xu Chuan's movements were sluggish, his umbrella was swaying, and his sword light was growing dimmer, making him almost powerless to fight back, Sima Xiangheng felt relieved and thought to himself, "True Lord Tianlang is truly not deceiving me!"

He wore a smug expression and roared, "Ku Rong! No matter how powerful you are, you cannot escape this calamity today. You are destined to perish here!"

However, Xu Chuan, who had seemed to be struggling to hold on, suddenly raised his head, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes:
"Patriarch Sima, you are celebrating too soon."

After saying that, his hand seals suddenly changed, and his spiritual pressure surged dramatically!

"Azure Dragon of the Sword, Condense!"

"Zheng——!"

The clear, melodious sword cry soared straight into the heavens! More than ten streams of light shot out from the ribs of the Azure Dragon Umbrella, merging with the previously flying swords, making a total of twenty-four!

The swords danced wildly in the air, tracing mysterious paths. Their sword energies intertwined and, in an instant, condensed into a lifelike azure dragon with clearly visible scales!

This dragon is over ten zhang long, its entire body is constructed of dazzling sword energy, its eyes are like lightning, and its claws and teeth are menacing.

As soon as Fang appeared, his boundless sword intent swept across the area like a tidal wave, and the originally overwhelming demonic energy within the formation was violently churning and dissipating like boiling water poured on snow!

Sima Xiangheng's pupils shrank suddenly, and a warning screamed in his heart. The power emanating from the azure dragon made his soul tremble!

Without the slightest hesitation, he bit his tongue and spat a mouthful of bright red blood onto the "Soul-Capturing and Mind-Controlling Bell" in his palm.

"Jingle Bell--!"

Nourished by the essence of blood, the demon bell shone brightly with dark light, and the demonic sound it emitted suddenly became several times sharper, transforming into an invisible sharp cone that fiercely pierced Xu Chuan's sea of ​​consciousness!
Xu Chuan swayed slightly, his brows furrowed, and a tearing pain shot through his mind.

However, he forcibly suppressed the intense pain and controlled the Azure Dragon Sword.

"Roar--!"

The azure dragon let out a deafening roar, its massive body swaying violently, its sharp claws sweeping, and its tail striking horizontally!

The five menacing demonic skulls shattered one after another under the unparalleled sword energy, turning into wisps of black smoke and dissipating!
"Boom!!!"

The Five Brothers United Formation was broken in an instant!

The five elders of the Greedy Wolf Sect who were in charge of the formation were struck as if by a heavy blow. They all spat out mouthfuls of blood, their bodies slumped to the ground, and their auras instantly weakened.

Sima Xiangheng was also violently thrown away by this terrifying energy storm. He was struck hard, his face turned ashen, and his eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.

He struggled to lift his head and looked at Xu Chuan, who was a hundred feet away.

He also let out a muffled groan, a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, his spiritual light was disordered, and his face was "pale," clearly showing that he had suffered a backlash from his supernatural powers and was seriously injured.

The violent fluctuations in this place attracted the attention of many Golden Core cultivators.

"It turned out to be a lose-lose situation?!"

"The True Lord of Withered Glory actually defeated the Five Sons United Formation. Even if the True Lord of Heavenly Wolf is trapped inside the formation and attacked, he wouldn't be able to break through it easily, especially considering the influence of the Sima family head's 'Soul-Capturing and Mind-Controlling Bell.'"

"True Lord Kuru is too powerful!"

"Perhaps, in the Tiancang and Tanlang prefectures, below the Nascent Soul stage, the withering and flourishing reign supreme!"

Upon seeing this, Sima Xiangheng's eyes flashed with wild joy!
"good chance!"

He suppressed the excruciating pain in his body, knowing that his injuries were far less severe than those of the five elders.

Without regard for anything else, he activated a high-grade magic weapon flying sword with a faint glow, transforming it into a streak of light that pierced straight into Xu Chuan's heart!
Just in case, he also summoned a dark iron shield to surround his body; this was a mid-grade defensive magic weapon.

As the sword's edge was about to strike him, Xu Chuan seemed to struggle to raise the Azure Dragon Umbrella to block it.

"This is the moment!"

A cold glint flashed in Xu Chuan's eyes, and his powerful divine sense condensed into an invisible sharp cone, unleashing a secret technique!

That dark iron shield could block the power of a high-grade magic weapon, but it could also block this technique that specifically targets the soul!
The divine sense attack instantly pierced through the defense and fiercely stabbed into Sima Xiangheng's sea of ​​consciousness!

"what--!"

Sima Xiang clutched his head and let out a shrill scream. His old wounds had not yet healed, and new ones were added. Black blood seeped from all seven orifices, and his body swayed precariously.

Xu Chuanqiang mustered his magical power, intending to seize the opportunity to kill him, but suddenly spat out another mouthful of blood, missing his perfect chance.

His face was ashen, and his breathing was extremely disordered.

True Lord Tianlang was also paying attention to their situation, and seeing the scene of mutual destruction, he didn't hesitate to take a direct hit from True Lord Qingmu's magic. His figure moved like a ghost to break free from the entanglement, and his battle halberd erupted with a monstrous blood-red light, aiming straight for Xu Chuan's head!

This strike was filled with overwhelming demonic power, determined to achieve victory in one fell swoop!
In his haste, Xu Chuan had no choice but to use the Azure Dragon Umbrella to block the attack.

"boom--!"

The loud noise shook the sky!

The cyan light screen shook violently, and was actually blasted into countless spiderweb-like cracks by the blood-red halberd light!
Xu Chuan was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, his blood splattering across the sky.

Lord Sirius, having gained the upper hand, pressed his advantage relentlessly, raising his battle halberd once more, determined to end the matter once and for all.

At the critical moment, a jade-like wooden ruler struck out from nowhere, slightly hindering the momentum of his halberd.

Immediately, True Monarch Qingmu arrived, blocking Xu Chuan's path with a solemn expression: "Tianlang! Your opponent is me!"

He knew that if Xu Chuan died at this moment, the situation in Tiancang Prefecture would collapse instantly, and he had to protect him no matter what.

"Damn it!"

Seeing his chance slip away, Sirius roared in anger, but he could only fight Sirius again.

Sima Xiangheng recovered slightly and cursed inwardly: Damn True Lord Tianlang, you have once again pushed me into the fire pit!

If I were to trust you again, I'd be worse than a dog!

Sima Xiangheng's consciousness was severely damaged at this time, and he could barely control his magic weapon. He could only exert less than 30% of his strength.

He glanced at Xu Chuan, his eyes filled with fear.

Was Ku Rong's injury real or fake?!
He always manages to counterattack at crucial moments, but then suddenly coughs up blood, revealing his unstable breathing.

Time and time again, he must be playing the old man!

With this thought in mind, he immediately and without hesitation left the battlefield.

"Patriarch Sima, you actually deserted your post?"

"Tianlang, you're the one who tricked me. I'm so badly injured because of you. How dare you scold me? Do you want me to die?"

"If you want to go, then let your sect's five demon elders go!"

Sirius True Monarch gritted his teeth, unable to break free from the entanglement of Azure Wood True Monarch, and immediately said: "Kuru Rong True Monarch has been severely injured. Whoever kills him can become an elder of my Greedy Wolf Sect."

In addition, there is one top-grade magic weapon, one Nascent Soul Demonic Technique manual, and ten top-grade spirit stones!

There must be a brave man under the heavy reward!

When Xu Chuan was at his peak, they might have had many concerns, but his severe injury instantly ignited the greed of others, spreading like wildfire and becoming uncontrollable.

"I come!"

A burst of wicked laughter rang out, and a cold-faced demonic cultivator in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm charged towards Xu Chuan.

Whoosh whoosh!
Then six more streaks of light rushed straight towards them.

A total of twelve Golden Core cultivators surrounded Xu Chuan. He watched as the other Golden Core cultivators from Tiancang Mansion broke out in a cold sweat, while secretly feeling fortunate that he hadn't been targeted by the Greedy Wolf Sect.

With so many Golden Core cultivators surrounding and attacking Xu Chuan, the pressure on the others was greatly reduced.

Xu Chuan transmitted his voice to Ye Fan, Huo Yun Zhenren, and Xu Deyue, saying, "Do not trust anyone present. If the great formation cannot be defended, do not hesitate to leave this place immediately and return to Yunxi to take charge of the defense."

I will definitely be back in a couple of days.

Then, Xu Chuan showed a look of fear and immediately fled into the distance.

Behind them, the Golden Core demon cultivators laughed wildly, bombarding the light screen of the Azure Dragon Umbrella while mocking, "You little thief, today is your death day!"

"Don't run away if you dare! Fight me for three hundred rounds!"

"True Lord Ku Rong, you might as well obediently accept your death!"

Besides coveting the rewards from the Greedy Wolf Sect, these people were also eyeing the possessions of Xu Chuan.

The fact that he, a mere early-stage Golden Core cultivator, could rise to this level speaks volumes about the preciousness of his opportunities!
Xu Chuan ran while coughing up blood.

He kept them hanging on like kites, afraid they would get lost and lose him.

With Xu Chuan holding back more than a dozen Golden Core cultivators as they departed, the Golden Core cultivators of Tiancang Mansion immediately felt a significant reduction in pressure, and their lines of attack stabilized somewhat.

However, just two hours later, a sudden change occurred!

Within the protective array of the Thousand Stone Forest, a series of earth-shattering booming sounds suddenly emanated from the core array bases in various locations!
"Boom! Rumble—!"

The light burst forth, causing the earth to tremble.

The pale blue light curtain that enveloped the surrounding area dimmed and disintegrated rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, turning into countless fireflies and disappearing.

"kill--!"

Amidst shouts of battle, cultivators from the Ximen, Wenren, and Luo families simultaneously turned their swords and blades, ruthlessly attacking their unsuspecting fellow cultivators from Tiancang Mansion! Chaos erupted instantly within the formation, with blood splattering everywhere.

"You old dog Ximen! You traitor Wenren! How dare you do this!"

Aoki Shinjun's eyes were bloodshot, and his roar was filled with disbelief and rage.

He never expected that these three families, who had been rooted in Tiancang Prefecture for hundreds of years, would secretly collude with Tanlang Prefecture and deliver a fatal blow at this critical moment!
With the mountain-protecting formation collapsing, the cultivators of the Greedy Wolf Mansion launched a frenzied attack with overwhelming momentum.

The Tiancang Prefecture suffered a crushing defeat!
As soon as the formation crumbled, Xu Deyue sensed that something was wrong.

Her face was icy cold, and without the slightest hesitation, she shouted, "Go!"

The Guanghan Sword Qi swept up Ye Fan, Huoyun Zhenren, and a group of Yunxi Town cultivators, transforming them into an incomparably swift moon-white escape light, leaving the battlefield without hesitation and fleeing into the distance.

When Tianlang Zhenjun caught a glimpse of that streak of light, a sinister smile crept across his lips, but he did not give chase.

In his eyes, the Xu family of Yunxi would eventually have to take matters into their own hands and uproot them completely; there was no need to rush.

Although Lord Aoki hated that he could tear those three traitors to pieces, the situation was beyond saving and there was nothing he could do.

He suppressed his raging fury, his voice as cold as ice, echoing among the remaining cultivators of the Heavenly Cang Palace: "The situation is hopeless, everyone... break out of the encirclement!"

Upon receiving the order, the remaining cultivators lost all will to fight and transformed into various colored streaks of light, scattering and fleeing like startled sparrows.

Qingmu Zhenjun then led the Tiancang Sect cultivators back to the sect.

He no longer had time to deal with the troubles of the various families in Tiancang Prefecture.

Because the Tiancang Sect is the true target of the Tanlang Sect, once the Tiancang Sect is destroyed, the entire Tiancang Prefecture will fall into the Tanlang Sect's hands.

They only need to thoroughly intimidate all forces and eliminate those who do not comply, and within a few years, they can easily take control of the entire Tiancang Prefecture.

"Those belonging to the Greedy Wolf Sect will accompany me to the Heavenly Azure Sect. Other forces may act independently or accompany me to the Heavenly Azure Sect. If we conquer the Heavenly Azure Sect, you will also be able to share in its wealth."

Upon hearing this, the various factions of the Greedy Wolf Mansion present exchanged glances.

"We are willing to accompany True Lord to the Heavenly Azure Sect."

There are independent practitioners who practice the fist-and-palm salute.

"True Lord Tianlang, we will go and hunt down the remaining cultivators first, and then we will meet up with you at Tiancang Sect when we have the opportunity in the future."

"Fellow Daoists, please make yourselves at home."

Sirius True Lord waved his hand, showing no anger, and then they scattered in all directions.

Eight thousand miles away, in an unnamed valley.

Xu Chuan's escape light suddenly stopped, and he turned around, hovering in mid-air, his clothes fluttering, showing no trace of his previous disheveled appearance.

He coldly surveyed the dozen or so Golden Core cultivators from the Greedy Wolf Mansion who had followed closely behind, his voice icy:

"You are like a leech, relentlessly pursuing us. It seems you are determined to fight to the death."

Since the scenery here is quite pleasant, I, Xu, will escort you on your way, thus fulfilling your 'good intentions'."

The leader, a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, forced himself to remain calm and shouted sternly, "True Lord Ku Rong! Your divine sense is injured and your magical power is exhausted. You are already at the end of your rope, yet you still dare to utter such arrogant words!"

This is where you are buried..."

"Noisy!"

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Chuan gave a cold laugh and suddenly swung his sleeve!

"Whoosh whoosh—"

Six black array flags shot out and instantly disappeared into the void.

At the same time, he made a hand seal with one hand, sending rays of spiritual light into the surrounding space, while with the other hand he activated the Azure Dragon Umbrella, which lowered a thick cyan-gold light screen to protect himself completely.

"Oh no! It's a formation! Retreat quickly!" Someone realized something was wrong and shouted loudly.

But it's too late!
Xu Chuan's eyes flashed with divine light, and his vast divine sense was no longer concealed as he unleashed his secret technique!

One after another, incredibly refined silver needles of divine consciousness pierced precisely into the sea of ​​consciousness of each Golden Core cultivator!

"what!"

"Ugh—!"

A chorus of screams erupted!
If Sima Xiangru were here, he would probably be delighted and say: Finally, someone can empathize with me!
These Golden Core cultivators, the highest of whom were only at the mid-stage, were far inferior to Xu Chuan in terms of spiritual sense. At this moment, they all clutched their heads and screamed in agony, feeling as if their souls were being pierced by thousands of steel needles.

The excruciating pain was unbearable; the light that had been escaping dissipated, and his body swayed precariously.

Some people endured the excruciating pain and tried to break free and escape, only to find that flying swords and magical artifacts blocked all directions. Anyone who got too close was forced back, their sword energy chilling and merciless.

Only now did they realize with horror that Xu Chuan's previous appearance of being "severely injured and unable to cope" was actually a facade!

His divine sense was as vast as ever, and his magical power was as strong as ever. The so-called backlash was at most a minor injury, or even just a pretext to lure the enemy in!
"Sirius has ruined me!!"

"You old scoundrel, Ku Rong, you are so cunning!"

For a time, curses and regrets filled the air, all directed at the Heavenly Wolf True Lord who had misjudged the situation.

Xu Chuan changed his incantation again, and spiritual light soared into the sky from all around the valley, connecting with the array flags that had already been set up.

"Cloud Sky Illusion Array, activate!"

In an instant, clouds surged forth from nothingness, thick and tangible, and enveloped the entire valley in a flash.

The outside light was instantly cut off, the formation was shrouded in mist, the five senses were confused, and they lost their sense of direction. More than ten Golden Core cultivators were all trapped like turtles in a jar!

The dozen or so people were all isolated, unable to see each other, and dared not make any rash moves.

Xu Chuan then began to subdue them one by one.

If they are willing to submit, a soul-binding restriction will be set up; if they are not willing and do not wish to waste time, the Blood Demon King and the Profound Yin Blood Corpse will be released immediately and killed quickly.

The five demon elders of the Greedy Wolf Sect all died, and the Five Sons United Demon Art was obtained from them.

This is the Nascent Soul Demonic Art.

It can be cultivated by five people or by one person alone. It contains the "Five Sons United Demon" supernatural power, which uses five nascent souls as the main material and is combined with secret methods to refine the demon head.

Once the supernatural power is fully developed, the combined attack of the five demons will be comparable in power to a spiritual treasure, and can contend with a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Indeed, many of these demonic arts have unique features."

"I'll pass on the cultivation technique, but I might be able to refine this 'Five Sons United Demon' someday, perhaps even improve it, and perhaps even forge it into a demonic entity using third-tier Yin Souls as the main ingredient."

Immediately afterwards, Xu Chuan went to subdue the remaining Golden Core demonic cultivators.

Of the remaining seven Golden Core cultivators, five cherished their lives and submitted to Xu Chuan, while the other two were decisively killed.

After setting up soul-binding restrictions on each of them, Xu Chuan gathered them together.

They looked at each other and realized that Xu Chuan had placed restrictions on everyone present.

Xu Chuan swept his gaze indifferently over the five people in front of him and said in a deep voice, "Do you all know how to deal with others if you are questioned in the future?"

One of the demonic cultivators, who was in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, immediately bowed and respectfully replied, "Rest assured, my lord, I understand."

If anyone asks, say that you got tired of chasing after them and felt that it was not worth the effort, so you left halfway and went to seek your own opportunities.

As for the whereabouts of the others, we know nothing about them.

Xu Chuan nodded slightly upon hearing this.

He then waved his sleeve, and five ancient-looking black iron tokens flew to the five people.

"After the war here is over, you can return to the Greedy Wolf Mansion and go to Shanhai City to find Xiao Zhan. He will arrange the follow-up for you."

"Xiao Zhan? He... he's also one of the master's men?"

Upon hearing this, all five men looked horrified.

Xiao Zhan was a late-stage Golden Core cultivator from the Greedy Wolf Mansion, with supernatural powers nearing completion. Although he was a rogue cultivator, his reputation far surpassed theirs.

In recent years, he has begun to build his own power, but little did he know that his foundation had already been subdued by the True Lord of Withering and Glory!

Thinking of this, the five men felt even greater awe.

"As for the rest, there is no need to ask any further questions. Just follow your original plans."

Xu Chuan's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority: "Even if someone invites you to attack Yunxi Town soon, you must not reveal the slightest flaw."

When we need to use you in the future, we will issue orders.

"Yes! We will obey our lord's command!" the five replied in unison.

After making the arrangements, Xu Chuan waved his hand to remove the great formation, letting the five people transform into streaks of light and leave.

Once their figures disappeared into the horizon, he himself quietly concealed his presence and returned to the battlefield of Thousand Stone Forest.

He was initially very cautious.

But upon returning, they found the place deserted, and couldn't help but exclaim, "The situation really changes quickly!"

"This vast battlefield can't function without me!"

At this moment, the bloodlust in the Thousand Stone Forest had not yet dissipated, and resentment lingered in the air.

Xu Chuan found a secluded spot, sat cross-legged, and began to circulate his profound energy.

The dense life and death energies permeating the surrounding battlefield, as if drawn by them, transformed into black and white streams of energy, continuously flowing into his body and slowly condensing at his dantian, refining the profound "Origin Life and Death Seal".

At the same time, he unleashed the Soul-Gathering Banner, which fluttered in the wind.

The black energy on the banner surged, generating a tremendous suction force. Countless remnants of souls and fierce spirits that had not yet dissipated on the battlefield manifested, emitting a silent howl.

Then it transformed into wisps of black mist, like rivers flowing into the sea, and disappeared into the banner.

He also collected the remaining remains and broken bones, feeding them to the Xuan Yin Blood Corpse and the skull.

The blood corpse greedily devoured the essence of flesh and blood, while the demonic skeleton gnawed at the bone marrow and also absorbed blood essence. Both emitted teeth-grinding sounds, and the ferocious aura emanating from their bodies rose steadily.

The battlefield, now devoid of smoke, has become a treasure trove of resources for Xu Chuan to cultivate his supernatural abilities and enhance his trump cards.

Half a day later.

Xu Chuan stood up and looked into the distance.

"There are still two battlefields. I wonder what the situation is like now. If we can absorb all the opportunities in this way, the 'Origin Seal of Life and Death' may be completely solidified in a few months and can be used as a high-grade magic weapon."

Furthermore, the Xuan Yin Blood Corpse, having digested the three battlefields and the Golden Core corpses it had previously fed, should all have a chance to reach the peak of the third tier.

The skull is close to the late stage of Tier 3, or it may be able to directly advance to that level.

Xu Chuan's eyes flickered slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. Then, with a swift movement, he used his partially mastered "Yi Wood Azure Light Escape" technique to rush towards Taihe Lake.

With such speed as his escape technique, Xu Chuan arrived at Taihe Lake, tens of thousands of miles away, in just the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

He first hid to recover his depleted mana before quietly approaching.

(End of this chapter)