I forge immortality with a pagoda.

After standing there for only a moment, the five exchanged glances and then rushed forward together.

The scene was instantly chaotic, with flames and light flying everywhere, creating a tremendous spectacle.

In just a few rounds of combat, the five Qi Refining disciples not only failed to defeat Shen Yu, but also ended up looking disheveled.

Three of them were burned by the flames and were weak, while the other two were injured by the magic talisman and were panting heavily.

Deng Xiyang was dumbfounded. His contempt had vanished, replaced by deep apprehension.

"This kid has quite a few tricks up his sleeve. Within the Qi Refining stage, he's definitely hard to beat."

Although he was alarmed, he did not panic. As a member of the Deng family of Qushan, he dared to venture into the Abyss, so he must have some hidden tricks up his sleeve.

Yue Ling had witnessed the entire battle just now, and was now deeply shaken, her beautiful eyes sparkling with excitement.

With her keen eye, she could naturally tell that Shen Yu had just used superior Taoist techniques, and his proficiency was quite high, probably reaching the pinnacle of mastery.

"In just a few short years, he has grown to such an extent. I was right to have judged him back then."

Yue Ling murmured to herself, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.

Seeing his retainers suffer a setback, Deng Xiyang's eyes flashed with a fierce light. He said, "Listen up, all of you! Whoever can capture this boy first, dead or alive, will be rewarded with ten thousand coins and a high-grade talisman weapon by the Deng family. If he can be captured alive, an additional mid-grade Dao Seed will be added!"

Under the reward, there must be a brave man.

Upon hearing this, the fear in the eyes of the five retainers was quickly replaced by greed, and even their breathing became heavier.

Ten thousand talisman coins, top-grade talismanic artifacts, and even the possibility of Dao seeds—this was an immense temptation for these desperate criminals.

With a few roars, the five retainers' eyes became bloodshot, their expressions turning ferocious and crazed. They temporarily forgot their pain and pounced on Shen Yu again.

This time, they made ruthless moves, completely disregarding their own defense, clearly intending to trade blows and fight to the death.

At the same time, Deng Xiyang also made a move.

He stomped his foot hard, and his powerful body shot out with the force of the recoil, instantly closing the distance between him and Shen Yu.

His muscles tensed instantly, his waist twisted, and his hand moved like a flick of dust or a toss of a hammer, his right fist tearing through the air and smashing down fiercely.

This punch not only condensed all of his peak Qi Refining Realm True Qi, but also combined his innate divine power and physical secret techniques. Its power was so great that it could split rocks and shatter hills. Even ordinary early Foundation Establishment cultivators would not dare to take it head-on.

Shen Yu had just used his Daoist arts to force back five disciples, and it was during the brief interval of energy transition that his new power had not yet been generated.

"Brother Shen, be careful!"

Yue Ling saw it clearly, and her heart jumped into her throat. She struggled to sit up and remind him, but the movement aggravated her abdominal injury, and she was struck by a sharp pain, so she collapsed weakly back down.

The sound of a giant drum exploded in the arena.

Shen Yu was unable to dodge in time and was hit squarely by Deng Xiyang's punch.

Under the immense force, Shen Yu was immediately sent flying to the side, crashing through several large trees and carving a shallow trench in the ground before finally stopping his momentum.

"Hit!"

One of the retainers shouted with ecstasy.

Seeing this, Muqinhu was overjoyed. His palm shone brightly with dark light, and taking advantage of Xiao Er and Xiao Wu's distraction, he activated his secret technique with all his might.

The pressure on Xiao Er and Xiao Wu's shoulders suddenly increased, and their movements seemed to stagnate for a moment. The strange phenomenon domain they had unleashed trembled slightly.

Having succeeded in his attack, Deng Xiyang was now utterly arrogant and unwilling to let this golden opportunity slip by.

He exerted force with his feet, his body suddenly leaping high into the air. In mid-air, he twisted and turned, his right leg like a steel whip tearing through the air, slashing down towards Shen Yu's head.

If that kick lands, Shen Yu's head will probably explode like a watermelon.

However, just as that fierce and unparalleled leg whip was about to strike Shen Yu's head.

A hand shrouded in a faint purple aura lifted steadily upwards, landing precisely on Deng Xiyang's ankle, preventing him from falling any further.

"What?!"

The sinister smile on Deng Xiyang's face suddenly froze, turning into astonishment and bewilderment.

He felt as if his kick had struck the foundation of a mountain; not only did it fail to go any further, but it also sent a sharp, aching pain through him.

Immediately afterwards, an overwhelming and terrifying force surged up from his left leg.

"Get down here!"

With a low shout, Shen Yu suddenly exerted force, lifting Deng Xiyang into the air, making a semi-circle in the air, and slamming him hard down to the ground.

A deafening roar, far more terrifying than before, exploded, causing the earth to tremble violently. Smoke and dust billowed into the sky, and countless fallen leaves and pebbles were swept into the air by the surging force.

When the dust settled, a human-shaped crater several meters deep was revealed on the ground. Deng Xiyang was deeply embedded in it, blood gushing from his mouth and nose. Countless bones in his body were broken, and his breath was extremely weak.

This sudden and astonishing reversal left everyone gasping in astonishment and speechless.

Yue Ling's beautiful eyes widened, her red lips slightly parted, stunned by Shen Yu's powerful physique and terrifying strength, leaving her speechless for a moment.

"Don't get close to him!"

The wooden fox only had time to let out a scream before it had to focus all its attention on dealing with Xiao Er and Xiao Wu's attacks, and could no longer spare any attention for anything else.

Looking at Shen Yu again, he was surrounded by purple demonic energy, his eyes were fierce and his hair and beard were flying, making him look like a living demon god!

He had been practicing the Purple Fiend Forging Yuan Technique for many years, and had already tempered his physical body to an unbelievable level. His blood and qi were like mercury, and his tendons and bones were like iron. With his physical strength alone, he was able to run rampant in the Qi Refining Realm. Deng Xiyang's brute strength was nothing in front of him.

"Cough...cough cough."

Deng Xiyang struggled to climb out of the pit, coughing up foul blood, his eyes filled with fear as he looked at Shen Yu.

His most prized physique had been defeated so completely.

At this point in the battle, the outcome was already decided. Shen Yu was unwilling to waste any more time. The Seed of Wind and Fire in his dantian trembled slightly, and its power immediately attached itself to his body. The crimson and purple energy resonated with each other, making it difficult to separate. In a short while, it broke free from his body and transformed into a purplish-red sun.

The wind and fire Dao techniques and physical techniques that Shen Yu just used were already impressive, but the spiritual pressure emanating from this purple sun has completely exceeded the scope of the Qi Refining stage and is enough to make a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator feel threatened!

"What... what kind of magic is this?!" A disciple's forward steps came to an abrupt halt, and the color drained from his face.

"Not only has he mastered several Taoist arts to such a profound level, but he has also been able to fuse them together to create such terrifying supernatural powers. Just what kind of monster is this child?!"

Muqinhu caught a glimpse of the blazing purple-red sun out of the corner of his eye, and a chill ran down his spine; the thought of retreating began to stir within him.

No matter how generous the reward offered by the Deng family is, one must be alive to enjoy it.

As soon as the purple sun took shape, it floated out, distorting space wherever it passed and causing crackling sounds as it was scorched.

Before they could react, the six people in front of them were immediately enveloped.

As soon as the explosion rang out, a blinding purplish-red light engulfed everything. Flames and malevolent energy surged in all directions, lifting the earth in a thick layer, and ancient trees and rocks instantly turned into dust.