Immortality and cultivation: Heaven rewards diligence, and success is inevitable.

A large amount of water-based spiritual energy gushed out, transforming into a raging torrent that swept towards Jiang Shi and Wang Xi.

The two could only dodge frequently, especially Wang Xi, whose fire-based magic was extremely powerful, but he was helpless in the face of this clash of the five elements.

Moreover, the superior-grade magic weapon in the opponent's hand is quite extraordinary.

These turbulent waves were just the prelude; the jade gourd in Li Yi's hand flashed again.

These flowing waters began to coalesce and take shape, and translucent aquatic beasts such as fish, snakes, and crocodiles relentlessly attacked them.

Every time Jiang Shi swung his sword, he would cut down these water beasts, but new water beasts would constantly attack him.

Moreover, not only that, Li Heng's dark gold banner was swept to the bottom of the waves by the current, and under Li Heng's control, it was continuously releasing venomous snakes and poisonous gas.

Among the water beasts surrounding Jiang Shi and Wang Xi were actually real venomous snakes.

This made their situation even more precarious.

Of course, Jiang Shi only appeared anxious on the surface; he had many tricks up his sleeve.

It's not like we only have one high-grade magic weapon.

The concept of elemental restraint simply doesn't apply to someone with his five spiritual roots.

His earth-grade technique, "Yi Wood Mysterious Azure Finger," combined with the five-element generating technique "Water Generates Wood," greatly increased its power.

This scene of boundless water-based spiritual energy and raging waves is actually his home turf.

However, there are three Foundation Establishment stage cultivators present. If he goes all out and fails to kill them all at the same time, they will escape and reveal his trump card.

Jiang Shi didn't go all out because he was looking for an opportunity to kill Wang Xi, the great cultivator who was in his team.

Why not just eliminate him from the start?

Jiang Shi originally intended to deal with him first, but when he approached Wang Xi, he suddenly discovered that the man possessed the aura of fire-type spiritual power.

Only then did he realize that this person specialized in fire-based magic and possessed a technique called "Yi Mu Xuan Qing Jue" that could counter his magic.

This makes it difficult for him to quickly eliminate his opponent, easily leading to a stalemate and allowing the other two to launch a sneak attack.

However, in this situation, he only needs to conceal his true abilities, let Wang Xi fight them to the death, and then find an opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

Wang Xi's face was gloomy. He moved swiftly and skillfully, dodging the numerous water beasts and poisonous snakes that surrounded him. He was no longer as composed as before.

Just after he dodged a venomous snake, two brightly colored venomous snakes broke the surface of the water, baring their fangs and lunging at him.

If someone gets bitten by this, even a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator will be poisoned on the spot. Even if they manage to suppress it with their magic power, it will still have a significant impact on their battle.

Suddenly, two dark figures shot out silently.

The two venomous snakes were immediately pierced and fell into the water.

Two dark red needles floated in mid-air beside the king.

This is Wang Xi's unique magical artifact, a top-grade magical artifact—the Bone-Piercing Needle.

This needle is neither gold, nor silver, nor jade.

It appears to be made from the bones of some kind of demonic beast.

"It's actually the Bone-Piercing Needle that burns marrow and penetrates bones," Li Heng said in surprise.

"I just don't know, how many stitches have you collected?"

There are seven of these Bone-Piercing Needles. It is a very famous set of high-grade magical artifacts and is extremely valuable.

Just like the Fire Pattern Silver Ring, these seven needles also have a matching array.

Once these seven needles are gathered together and used simultaneously, even disciples of major sects would not dare to withstand them head-on.

"You can come and try," Wang Xi said in a deep voice, his tone revealing murderous intent.

Given the methods used against him, Wang Xi naturally hated him to the core and wished he could kill Li Heng and Li Yi with a single needle.

"It seems we haven't managed to collect all seven." Li Heng saw through Wang Xi at a glance. If he had collected all seven Bone-Piercing Needles, the other party would probably have already come to kill him.

With absolute power, even the five elements' restraint is useless.

Jiang Shi, standing to the side, looked at Wang Xi's Bone-Piercing Needle with great envy.

These superior magical artifacts are naturally a welcome addition.

He would never have too much.

However, Jiang Shi cannot reveal his murderous intent yet, lest he alert the enemy.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, we need to work together to defeat the enemy." Jiang Shi flew over, brandishing his long sword and slicing through the water beasts and poisonous snakes around Wang Xi before speaking.

"What are you going to do?" Although Wang Xi didn't trust Jiang Shi, he had no choice but to believe him given the current situation.

"Here you go." Jiang Shi tossed the top-grade magic weapon, Chixiao, to Wang Xi as a sign of sincerity.

"This..." Wang Xi looked at the high-grade magic weapon in his hand in disbelief.

It is important to know that for a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, having a high-grade magic weapon that matches their spiritual root and magic is extremely important.

They are able to protect themselves.

Such behavior demonstrates the other party's sincerity.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, I have already erased the spiritual imprint within this superior-grade magic artifact, Crimson Sky. You may choose to make it your own."

"This time, we need to borrow your strength to break this deadlock and secure a way out," Jiang Shi said, feigning sincerity.

The fact that Jiang Shi readily gave away this top-grade magic artifact made Wang Xi trust him a bit more.

After all, the two of them are now in the same boat.

"Are you out of your mind?!" Jiang Shi's behavior was naturally seen by Li Heng and Li Yi.

This kind of behavior is simply mindless.

Even if Jiang Shi really wins, he will still lose a top-grade magic weapon.

How can we possibly rely on the other party?

With the addition of the superior-grade magic weapon Chixiao, Wang Xi's fire magic became even more powerful.

Li Heng and Li Yi also took even better "care" of Wang Xi.

All those spells were used to gang up on the king.

Jiang Shi was thus ignored by the three of them.

After all, Li Heng and Li Yi both believed that Jiang Shi had already given up. He gave up the high-grade magic weapon in order to take the opportunity to escape and go to the second level.

Even with the addition of the superior-grade magic weapon Chixiao, Wang Xi, being targeted by Li Heng and Li Yi, would still be no match for them.

After all, the two opponents also possessed two high-grade magic weapons, which were mutually restraining according to the Five Elements.

As a result, Wang Xi sustained more and more injuries, and he became increasingly anxious.

"Come help me quickly!" Wang Xi sent a telepathic message to Jiang Shi. He had also realized the problem. Jiang Shi had given him a high-grade magic weapon, which made him the trigger for being targeted.

"Okay! Come this way, I'll make a move," Jiang Shi transmitted his voice.

The two communicated telepathically, but it couldn't be hidden from Li Heng and Li Yi.

They didn't care about Jiang Shi; if he didn't run away soon, they would kill him as well.

Upon hearing the rumors, Wang Xi felt that Jiang Shi was definitely plotting something, but given the urgency of the situation, he had no choice but to join forces with Jiang Shi.

Flames surged around Wang Xi as he used his movement technique to quickly reach Jiang Shi's side.

"Hurry up and make your move! If I die, you won't survive either. Do you think those two will let you go?" Wang Xi said hurriedly.

He simply couldn't hold on any longer on his own.

"Alright, you deal with Li Yi, I'll deal with Li Heng. Let's attack together!"