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Chapter 565 A Bounty of 3 Billion (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
The "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" launched a frantic counterattack, trying to escape.

Li Yunjing is such a pervert.

It was more powerful than it could have imagined.

It had just escaped its predicament and hadn't even recovered its cultivation level, so how could it be willing to fight Li Yunjing head-on?
"Damn it! Once our ancestor recovers his cultivation, we'll definitely kill this human!"

The "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" struggled desperately, fleeing westward towards the seabed. Wherever the chains passed, the seawater was corroded with deep streaks, and a pungent, fishy stench filled the air.

"Want to escape?"

Li Yunjing moved his three heads and six arms simultaneously, and the six great treasures shone brightly. The power of the five elements, the yin and yang energies, and the power of thunder condensed into a dazzling pillar of light on the seabed, chasing after the fleeing "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" like a shadow.

"when……"

The sound waves emitted by the "Ancient Bronze Bell" caused the seawater to surge violently, and wherever it passed, the traces corroded by the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" began to slowly repair themselves.

"This human brat wants to fight me to the death?"

The "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" had its scarlet vertical pupils filled with terror. It frantically thrashed its body, the chains behind it swinging back and forth, smashing the rocks along the way into dust, trying to stop Li Yunjing's pursuit.

However, the six great treasures attacked simultaneously, and the various laws of power intertwined, working together with the "Heavenly Net," a giant golden net that, like a curtain covering the sky, completely blocked the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon's" escape route.

"Don't run away! You have no chance! If you choose to fight me head-on, you'll die with dignity!"

The "Yin Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword" in Li Yunjing's hand unleashed its strongest power, with the power of the five elements and the yin and yang energies condensing into a huge chaotic sword energy that went straight for the tail of the "Soul Devouring Demon Dragon".

With a deafening roar, the tail of the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" was severed, its blood staining a large area of ​​seawater red, and it let out a shrill scream.

"Stop hitting me! I give up!"

The "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" screamed repeatedly, truly terrified.

Death is so close to it!
"Spare your life! Spare your life!"

The enormous body of the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" was curled up in a ball, its scarlet vertical pupils filled with fear, and the viscous fluid that kept seeping out mixed with blood spread out in a dark red pattern on the seabed.

Its severed tail was churning with flesh and blood, and the broken bone spikes were still wrapped with the chaotic aura left by Li Yunjing's sword energy. It was in so much pain that it would let out a whimper every now and then.

"Tell me! Who's pulling the strings behind you?"

Li Yunjing's six great treasures floated around him, and lightning weaved between the yin and yang energies, illuminating the demonic dragon's body: "And what is the origin of that black-robed man?"

His voice was as cold as iron, and the "Heavenly Net" in his hand tightened slightly, the golden threads cutting into the scales of the demonic dragon, drawing out gushing blood.

"I said! I said!"

The Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon trembled violently, its chains clanging loudly: "It's the Lord of the Ghostly Fiend Hall in the Netherworld Sea! He controlled me with the Soul-Locking Chains and promised to help me break through to the Nascent Soul Realm after it's all done..."

It glanced at Li Yunjing's increasingly gloomy face and quickly added, "That man in black robes is the First Protector of the Palace Master, 'The Envoy of Impermanence,' and his jade flute can summon Netherworld soldiers!"

"The Netherworld Sea? The 'Ghost Fiend Palace'?"

Li Yunjing frowned and coldly asked, "They're not from the 'Demon Control Sect'?"

"I really do not know!"

The Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon shook its head in terror, the runes on its chains flashing wildly: "I only heard the Impermanence Envoy say that he wanted to unite with some fellow demonic sects and people from the nearby 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect'."

Before he could finish speaking, a violent tremor suddenly came from the seabed, and a pitch-black crack tore open behind the demonic dragon. The aura emanating from it was a hundred times colder than the miasma of the "Soul-Devouring Demonic Dragon".

"Oh no! The Ghost Fiend Palace's reinforcements have arrived!"

A glint of wild joy flashed in the demonic dragon's eyes. "If you kill me, the entire 'Netherworld Sea' will turn against you! You might as well spare my life; I will surely be of great use in the future!"

It twisted and turned desperately, trying to get closer to the crack. "I know the three secret passages of the 'Netherworld Sea' that can help you avoid the patrolling ghost soldiers! I also know the location of the 'Ghost Fiend Palace' treasure vault..."

Alarm bells rang in Li Yunjing's mind, the six great treasures shone brightly, and the power of the five elements flowed wildly around his body, forming an indestructible protective barrier.

He stared coldly at the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" that was trying to approach the crack. The "Heavenly Net" tightened suddenly, and the golden threads dug deep into the demon dragon's scales, causing blood to gush out like a spring.

The fact that the two major demonic sects had joined forces against him cast a shadow over Li Yunjing's heart.

The situation in the East China Sea has become complicated.

It seems that the troubles are not limited to the "Tianluo Dao Sect" alone!

He has decided not to kill the "Soul-Devouring Demon Flood Dragon," but to uncover all its secrets!

Things are going big!
"Trying to escape in the chaos? Not so easy!"

The "Yin Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword" in Li Yunjing's hand once again burst forth with dazzling light. The chaotic sword energy was like a ferocious beast, heading straight for the throat of the "Soul Devouring Demon Dragon".

"Don't kill me!"

The Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon stared wide-eyed in terror, letting out a desperate roar, but it was unable to break free from the "Heavenly Net".

Just then, eerie laughter echoed from the dark crack, and countless ghostly soldiers, wielding bone blades, swarmed out of it.

"Li Yunjing, you killed my 'Ghost Fiend Hall's' 'Wuchang Envoy'! Your crime is simply unforgivable!"

The leader was a tall, thin old man, as thin as a hemp stalk, whose voice was icy cold and piercing, as if it came from the deepest hell.

"What is your identity?"

Li Yunjing did not make a move, but confronted the other party, coldly asking, "My 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' has no enmity with your 'Ghost Fiend Hall', so why are you joining forces with the 'Demon Control Sect' to target me?"

"No injustice or enmity?"

The tall, thin old man was surrounded by swirling black mist. He chuckled sinisterly, "'Shenxiao Dao Sect' is used to being domineering. They've already forgotten about the advantages they once gained?"

He raised his hand and made a grabbing motion, and the chains on the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" suddenly escalated. Even though it was caught in a "net of heaven and earth," the old man still managed to pull the demon dragon close. "This beast was merely cooperating with the 'Impermanent Envoy' and the 'Demon-Controlling Sect'! I didn't expect you to be so capable, able to withstand even such an ambush!"

Li Yunjing's pupils contracted sharply as images of the secret text of the "Divine Firmament Jade Book" flashed through his mind.

"So, you were the ones who spread the news about the mineral veins on Turtle Snake Island?"

Li Yunjing seemed to have thought of something and asked in a deep voice.

"You're smart."

The old man gave a sinister smile, and the ghostly soldiers behind him simultaneously raised their bone blades, reflecting chilling arcs of light on the seabed. "The 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' is attempting to form an alliance against the 'Heavenly Net Dao Sect'—this is intolerable!"

"Without the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' charging ahead, my 'Ghost Fiend Palace's' plans in the East Sea have all come to naught."

Not to mention

He paused, his gaze fixed on Li Yunjing, "Your reputation has already risen. Our Demonic Sect has known about you for a long time! You are a major threat, and the important figures of the Demonic Sect have decided to put a bounty on your head! Naturally, we will not let this opportunity pass us by!"

The ghostly soldiers suddenly shouted in unison, and the sound waves condensed into a solid black vortex, turning the seawater into viscous ink.

The protective barrier around Li Yunjing rippled, and the light of the six great treasures was dimmed by being swallowed up.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" struggled violently, and twisted fleshy buds grew from its severed tail.

"Hmph! Then I'm curious, what exactly is my value in your demonic path?"

Li Yunjing coldly observed everything before him, then raised his hand and unleashed a "Five Elements Divine Thunder," which exploded near the "Heavenly Net." The shockwave shattered the Netherworld runes on the Yin soldiers' bodies.

"Li Yunjing, you have a bounty of 3 billion spirit stones on the Demonic Sect's wanted list!"

The old man let out a shrill laugh, and black mist condensed around him into a gigantic maw full of fangs. "If I can capture you alive, I'll give you an extra fourth-tier treasure!"

Before the words were finished, the black vortex formed by the Netherworld Soldiers suddenly accelerated, and countless bone blades wrapped in poisonous mist shot towards Li Yunjing's protective barrier like a torrential rain.

Li Yunjing curled his lips into a cold smile, his three heads and six arms moving simultaneously. The sound waves from the ancient bronze bell intertwined with the Five Elements Divine Thunder, shattering the incoming bone blade into dust.

"Three billion spirit stones? You think too highly of me."

Li Yunjing finally showed a satisfied expression.

This price is not low anymore.

He was only at the second level of the Golden Core Realm.

With such cultivation level, it's impossible for someone to offer a high reward.

This also shows that in the eyes of the Demonic Sect, Li Yunjing is already a heavyweight, a thorn in their side, a dangerous person who can be killed without exception.

After obtaining some secrets that could be known, Li Yunjing suddenly turned the "Purple Gold Gourd" in his hand around, pointing the gourd's mouth at the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon".

"But the secrets this beast knows are probably more valuable than my head."

As they spoke, a suction force emanated from the "Purple Gold Gourd" and swept towards the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon".

"Your Honor! Help me!"

Sensing a deadly threat, the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" twisted its body frantically, its four claws entangled in the golden threads of the "Heavenly Net," trying to break free.

To everyone's surprise, the "net of heaven and earth" tightened even more, and under Li Yunjing's control, it was being pulled back.

They watched as the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" was pulled away from the gaunt old man.

"I'm still useful! The Ghost Fiend Palace has five secret strongholds in the East Sea, hiding 'Soul-Capturing Pearls' that can control sea creatures!" it roared, its scarlet vertical pupils filled with pleading. "The Judge is still plotting."

"shut up!"

The old judge roared, and a chain shot out from the black mist, aiming straight for the throat of the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon".

The judge was absolutely furious!

What is this "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon"?
So timid and cowardly!

In the judge's eyes, all eleven people, including Li Yunjing, were dead.

But the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" openly betrayed him, which makes him even more deserving of death!
The judge had no intention of saving it.
All they wanted to do was kill this beast to prevent future trouble.

"Heh heh! This beast is my prisoner. If you want to kill it, you must get my permission!"

Li Yunjing reacted extremely quickly. He unleashed the "Yin Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword" horizontally. The moment the chaotic sword energy severed the chains, he yanked the "Heavenly Net" and dragged the "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" back.

"what……"

The "Soul-Devouring Demon Dragon" let out a miserable scream and was sucked into the "Purple Gold Gourd".

The judge's expression changed drastically, and he let out a sharp whistle. An even denser cloud of yin energy surged from the depths of the crack. "Li Yunjing, you must die today!"

With that sharp whistle, a gigantic, sky-covering hand emerged from the crack, its black liquid dripping from its fingertips corroding the surrounding seawater, causing ripples to spread through the space it passed through.

At the same time, the Netherworld soldiers formed a battle formation, surrounding Liu Yu and his group of ten, their bone blades emitting deadly poison.

"Humph!"

Li Yunjing's expression was solemn; he knew that the enemy he was facing this time was far stronger than he had imagined.

That judge's cultivation level had actually reached the half-step Nascent Soul realm!
People of this caliber are all future big shots!

Facing this formidable foe, Li Yunjing showed no fear in his eyes; instead, his fighting spirit ignited.

"Perfect timing! Today I'll see what you two demonic sects can do to me!"

He shouted loudly, and his three heads and six arms moved simultaneously, each of his six great treasures displaying its power.

The ancient bronze bell emitted a deafening roar, its sound waves sweeping out like a tidal wave, shattering the approaching ghostly soldiers; the lotus lamp of myriad forms emitted countless purifying lights, attempting to dispel the poisonous gas of the underworld; the purple-gold gourd opened its mouth wide, its powerful suction drawing in some of the ghostly soldiers.

The "Yin Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword" then slashed repeatedly at the unknown, enormous hand.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Yunjing also delivered two "Five Elements Divine Thunder" strikes to the judge.

However, from that crack, a continuous stream of deathly energy was emanating.

The number of Netherworld soldiers was enormous, and their attacks were relentless, making them impossible to kill!

"Heh heh! You only have eleven people, how can you possibly be a match for an army of thousands?"

The judge kept flashing, dodging Li Yunjing's attacks.

At the same time, even stronger Netherworld soldiers are summoned to join the battle.

Li Yunjing felt the pressure increase, and he secretly pondered countermeasures.

Li Yunjing caught a glimpse of Liu Yu and the others being forced into retreat by the poisonous mist of the Netherworld Soldiers, and the defensive formation of the ten men was showing cracks in several places.

"Liu Yu! Form the 'Five Elements Demon-Trapping Formation'!"

His heart sank, and he suddenly shouted, "Use me as the core of the formation!"

"Yes!"

Although Liu Yu and the others were exhausted, they still forced themselves to gather their true energy, and ten beams of light quickly swirled around Li Yunjing, while the five elements of spiritual energy intertwined in the seabed to form a dazzling net of light.

"Purple-Gold Gourd, collect it!"

Li Yunjing manipulated the gourd, aiming it at the densest part of the Yin soldier formation. The suction force at the bottle's opening tripled, drawing hundreds of Yin soldiers into it.

"Hehe! You're quite capable indeed! But these are all Yin soldiers from the Nine Netherworld. There are as many as you want. Let's see how much magic power you have and how many you can take."

However, with a wave of the judge's hand, even more ghostly soldiers poured out of the crack and filled the gap.

"They want to protect the crack!"

Li Yunjing's gaze swept across the battlefield, and he noticed that although the number of Yin soldiers was astonishing, they were always forming a fan-shaped attack around the crack. With a thought, he transmitted his voice to Liu Yu and the others: "Concentrate your firepower on the edge of the crack!"

Liu Yu understood, pointed his longsword at the southeast corner of the crack, and shouted: "Everyone, listen to my command, fire attack!"

"understand!"

The other nine Golden Core cultivators simultaneously formed hand seals, and nine fire dragons roared out, heading straight for the crack.

Seeing this, the ghostly soldiers brandished their bone blades to block the flames. The bone blades collided with the flames, releasing a pungent sulfurous smell.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Yunjing unleashed the "Heavenly Net," a giant golden net that, like a living thing, entangled dozens of Yin soldiers and tore them to pieces.

"Little tricks!"

The judge was initially startled, but then he saw that these people from the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" had failed to destroy the passage connecting to the "Nine Netherworlds," and a smile appeared on his face.

Before the judge's smile could fully bloom, a barely perceptible shadow flashed in his eyes.

His seemingly casual words were nothing more than a pretense of composure.

In fact, during the previous clashes, he had quietly expended most of his magical power in order to maintain the stability of the Netherworld Passage.

At this moment, he secretly estimated the remaining strength in his mind, knowing that if he could not finish the battle quickly, the situation would become increasingly difficult once the other side figured out his moves.

"Stop them with all your might!"

The judge roared hoarsely, a "Judge's Pen" appearing in his hand. He swung it wildly, writing eerie runes in mid-air, which burst forth with dazzling blood light.

From within the crack came deafening roars, and three "ghostly crocodiles" covered in slime and reeking of decay crawled out from the other end.

Each one was as big as a small mountain, with blood and flesh still hanging on its sharp fangs; no one knew what kind of creature it was.

But Li Yunjing knew at a glance that this was a method of sacrifice!

Without the sacrifice of living beings, these terrifying creatures from another world would never have been able to crawl out.

Because every world has different rules.

Ghosts and spirits do not like the living environment of the mortal world.

Just like if Li Yunjing went to the "Nine Netherworlds", he probably wouldn't be in a good mood.

That place is not one that the living would want to go to.

"Roar……"

As soon as the "Ghost Crocodile" appeared, it opened its blood-red maw and spewed out a large cloud of poisonous mist.

This poisonous fog was different from the poisonous gas of the previous ghost soldiers; it carried a burning pain, and wherever it went, the seawater boiled violently, turning into rolling black foam.

Within a radius of a hundred miles, almost all marine life was poisoned to death.

This sea area became a desolate wasteland.

Under the corrosive influence of the poisonous fog, the "Five Elements Demon-Trapping Array" dimmed slightly, and its array patterns began to twist and deform.

"Be careful! These beasts' attacks will weaken the formation!"

Li Yunjing shouted a warning while simultaneously manipulating the "Ancient Bronze Bell," whose sound transformed into a golden sonic shield, barely managing to block some of the poisonous fog.

However, the judge seized the opportunity to summon again, and three more "Netherworld Centipedes" hundreds of feet long crawled out of the crack. Their carapaces were covered with barbs, and wherever they went, the seawater froze into ice.

The "Nine Netherworlds" are extremely dangerous; even the most ordinary beings become terrifying beings here.

"Dangdangdang..."

Li Yunjing's expression turned cold. The "bronze bell" above his head struck nine times in succession, and the sound waves turned into nine golden ripples, causing the "Netherworld Centipede" to retreat step by step.

However, the black venom spit out by the centipede has an amazing corrosive power, and it even burned a hole in the "Five Elements Demon-Trapping Array".

With the formation shattered, the ten Golden Core cultivators had no choice but to retreat step by step!

They couldn't possibly withstand the deadly venom of the "Nether Centipede"!

This is not a toxin that can be easily resisted!

"No! This can't go on! Even if I were made of iron, I couldn't kill all the endless stream of 'Nine Netherworld' monsters!"

Li Yunjing looked at the passive situation, his temples bulging with veins, and secretly made plans in his mind.

One person against the world?
He doesn't have that much magical power, nor does he possess the supernatural ability to break through boundaries!
(End of this chapter)