Refining Ruins Cauldron

The Hidden Dragon spoke in human language once more, its voice booming like thunder.

"snort!"

Gu Qingyun's expression was solemn. He snorted coldly and did not reply.

He clutched the amulet tightly in his hand; his actions spoke volumes.

Come closer!

Get any closer and I'll crush the amulet!

Even if the Hidden Dragon doesn't die, it will at least be severely injured!

Thinking of this, a hint of madness appeared in Gu Qingyun's eyes!

This is pure gambling!

The stakes were not only his own life, but also Nalan Feixue's life!

If something unfortunate were to happen to us today, at least we would have each other on the road to the underworld!

At this moment, even the Beast King Qianlongjiao hesitated.

Those vertical eyes were fixed on Gu Qingyun and the other person, but they dared not step forward rashly.

Nascent Soul aura!

No matter what kind of magic was hidden inside that protective jade talisman, Qianlongjiao would never take that risk!

It's a spirit beast, but it's not stupid!

The ability to cultivate to the half-step Nascent Soul stage and remain stationed deep within Luofeng Ridge for a thousand years is not solely due to brute force.

If it weren't smart, it would have died at the hands of another beast king long ago.

"Human ants, hand over the Ancient Amethyst, and I will let you go."

Finally, the Hidden Dragon Flood Dragon slowly spoke.

The Xuan Yin Youlang is dead, and Qianlong Jiao did not pursue the matter further, which can be considered as giving way.

Unfortunately, Gu Qingyun came here specifically for the Ancient Thunder Amethyst, so how could he give up now?

This piece of ancient Lei amethyst is related to his Five Elements Golden Elixir.

It is also a matter of life and death for the group in the Taixu Secret Realm.

Make him hand it over?

impossible!

"If you want the Ancient Amethyst, come and get it yourself!"

Gu Qingyun gritted his teeth, steeled his resolve, and revealed a cold smile.

"However, let me warn you first, a strike from a Nascent Soul cultivator might not completely kill you, but it will definitely not make you feel good!"

"At that time, who knows what your supporters will do."

Before he finished speaking, a large number of spirit beasts surging from behind Qianlongjiao were getting closer and closer.

A series of violent auras pressed down, causing the thunderclouds within Falling Wind Ridge to churn.

Gu Qingyun pretended to be calm, but in reality, he was extremely flustered.

The only plan now is to scare away the hidden dragons and serpents before the beast tide arrives!

Otherwise, even if they could kill the Hidden Dragon Flood Dragon, Gu Qingyun and his companion wouldn't be able to deal with the remaining spirit beasts.

The outcome will still be death!

There is only one protective jade amulet.

Even the strongest attack from a Nascent Soul cultivator can only be unleashed once.

If they were caught in a horde of beasts, let alone Gu Qingyun, even Nalan Feixue at her peak wouldn't dare say she could fight her way out alive.

He only had a single piece of Ancient Lei Amethyst in his possession.

Compared to the ancient thunder amethyst deep in Falling Wind Ridge, it's not worth mentioning at all.

Gu Qingyun is gambling.

I bet Qianlongjiao wouldn't give up the entire Falling Wind Ridge for a piece of outer Ancient Thunder Amethyst, or even risk his life!

These words ultimately had an effect.

Qianlongjiao did not continue to pursue, nor did it speak; it simply stared coldly at Gu Qingyun and the other person.

His eyes were icy cold, and his killing intent was undisguised.

But it ultimately failed to take the final step.

Nalan Feixue finally recovered and struggled to get up from Gu Qingyun's arms, quickly taking pills to restore her strength.

She could feel Gu Qingyun's hand holding the protective jade talisman trembling slightly.

This kid seems crazy, but he's actually almost at his limit.

Without further hesitation, Nalan Feixue, despite her injuries, led Gu Qingyun and disappeared into the mountains.

Until the very last moment, Qianlong Jiao did not continue its pursuit.

Gu Qingyun, having been led away by Nalan Feixue, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He was completely exhausted and had no strength left, so he could only let Nalan Feixue carry him away.

He knew very well that the protective jade talisman could scare away the hidden dragons and serpents, but it might not be able to scare away the beast tide!

The Nascent Soul is very strong.

A single strike can annihilate a Golden Core spirit beast!

But that's when it's a solo effort.

If you were to face a dozen or even dozens of Falling Wind Ridge spirit beasts at the same time, even if you could kill a batch, the rest would be enough to tear them to pieces.

"Let's find a place to recover first, then make further plans!"

Nalan Feixue said in a deep voice.

The two quickly fled far away, escaping from Luofeng Ridge.

She dared not stop for even a moment along the way.

Even though the injuries on her back were aggravated and the taste of blood kept welling up in her mouth, she could only forcefully suppress it.

Only after she had completely left the area of ​​Falling Wind Ridge and could no longer sense the terrifying aura of the Hidden Dragon Flood Dragon behind her did she slow down slightly.

……

The former cave.

The place was quite secluded, and the two knew the way well, so they quickly returned to the cave.

Nalan Feixue gritted her teeth, sealed the cave entrance, and re-set up the array to isolate the aura.

After doing all this, she mustered her last bit of strength and sat down cross-legged.

She took the blow from the hidden dragon head-on, which aggravated her injuries, and her internal body was already in complete chaos.

Not to mention the internal organs, even the meridians throughout the body are severely damaged!

What's more troublesome is that the thunderous power contained in that attack is constantly circulating within her body.

Each movement felt like tiny lightning snakes tearing and biting through the meridians.

The only reason I was able to escape back here was because I was kept alive by the elixir!

Nalan Feixue's face was as white as paper, devoid of any color, and her aura was extremely weak.

She couldn't even use her internal energy to heal her injuries at this moment!

"Peak Master, are you alright?!"

Gu Qingyun struggled to move to the side.

Nalan Feixue was completely unable to resist and could only let him examine her pulse.

You wouldn't believe it until you see it; Gu Qingyun's face immediately darkened upon seeing it.

Nalan Feixue was severely injured by the invasion of lightning energy into her body, and she was unable to suppress it, so she could only let it run rampant.

If this continues, he'll die sooner or later!

Gu Qingyun then noticed that Nalan Feixue's clothes were already tattered and worn.

That area of ​​skin, which should have been as white as jade, was now charred black by the lightning, and you could even smell a faint burnt odor.

The flesh around the wound rolled up, but was forcibly burned by the power of lightning, so that not much blood could flow out.

Tiny electric arcs were still flickering on it!

With each jump, Nalan Feixue's body would tremble slightly.

Gu Qingyun's brows were furrowed into a deep frown.

The abilities of a beast king at the half-Nascent Soul stage are truly unmatched by ordinary spirit beasts.

The attack that struck Nalan Feixue was not only extremely destructive, but the thunderous power it contained was like a bone-eating maggot.

If they are not removed in time, they could endanger lives!

Without further hesitation, Gu Qingyun also disregarded the traditional taboo against physical contact between men and women.

He quickly prepared the medicine, carefully helped Nalan Feixue up, and made her lie face down in front of him, trying not to press on the wound on her back.

At this moment, the latter's eyes were already glazed over, and his consciousness was blurred.

Given her injuries, the fact that she managed to carry Gu Qingyun back to the cave was already a testament to her immense strength.

"Excuse me!"

Gu Qingyun whispered.

Then, with a flick of his finger, he carefully removed the tattered and charred clothes from Nalan Feixue's back, revealing a back as red as scorched earth.

The charred skin didn't even have time to bleed.

Seeing this horrific scene, Gu Qingyun frowned and gasped.

He dared not delay and quickly took out all sorts of healing pills.

If you slow down even slightly at this point, the power of the thunder might continue to penetrate into your dantian and heart meridian.

Even if they can be saved, it will definitely leave behind a major problem.

"Bear with it."

Gu Qingyun gently reminded him.

Nalan Feixue nodded dazedly.

Even if she disagreed, she didn't have the strength to resist right now.

The Nine-Turn Spirit Elixir was administered orally to stabilize her meridians and dantian.

Grind the healing pills into powder and gently apply them to the wound.

Gu Qingyun was very careful, her movements as gentle as if she were holding tofu.

Nalan Feixue's eyebrows were slightly furrowed, her forehead was smooth, and she was covered in fragrant sweat.

That was not ordinary pain.

The power of lightning clung to the depths of the wound, and with each infusion of the medicine, it was as if the tiny fragments of lightning were being peeled away bit by bit.

The pain penetrated to the bone marrow.

But soon, as the effects of the medicine took hold, her tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed.

Gu Qingyun transformed the five elements' spiritual power into wood.

Among the five elements, wood is the most vibrant and suitable for healing!

When combined with the Dao Foundation Spirit Wood within the Refining Ruins Cauldron, the efficacy of the pills can be maximized!

A cool, comfortable sensation quickly spread throughout Nalan Feixue's body.

The life force of the wood element seeped into the wound, slowly suppressing the power of lightning.

Gu Qingyun dared not act rashly.

The power of thunder is too domineering; if it is forcibly driven away, it may damage Nalan Feixue's meridians.

He could only guide it little by little, using the vitality of wood to envelop the lightning energy, and then slowly force it out of the wound.

This process is extremely mentally taxing.

The slightest carelessness could worsen Nalan Feixue's injuries.

Nalan Feixue stopped resisting and began to accept Gu Qingyun's treatment.

In fact, because the wood-attribute vitality was so gentle, she felt a sense of indescribable ease even in her hazy consciousness.

And his back, which had been scorched earth, was now recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The charred parts gradually peeled off, and new flesh slowly emerged.

Although it's impossible to fully recover in a short time, the most dangerous injury has finally been suppressed.

"uh-huh……"

In the secluded mountain cave, Nalan Feixue's suppressed murmurs echoed, whether from excessive comfort or pain, it was hard to tell.

Gu Qingyun paid no attention to any of this and had no time to think about it.

His spiritual power was still acceptable, but his spiritual consciousness was severely depleted.

Healing injuries is both mentally and physically demanding.

Not only must the medicinal effects be controlled, but the vitality of the wood element must also be guided, and the thunderous counterattack must be guarded against at all times.

This caused Gu Qingyun to feel dizzy and lightheaded.

If he hadn't taken several Mind-Restoring Pills to restore his consciousness, he probably would have already fainted.

Even so, Gu Qingyun gritted his teeth and persevered for a full half hour.

Seeing that most of the thunderous power had been forced out and the external injuries on his back had stabilized considerably, the remaining injuries could only be treated by Nalan Feixue herself. Only then did he withdraw his hand.

At this moment, Gu Qingyun's face was deathly pale, even more so than before.

Within his body, both his spiritual energy and spiritual consciousness were completely depleted.

A feeling of weakness swept over my entire body, and I felt like I could collapse at any moment.

He gritted his teeth, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and squeezed out the words through his clenched teeth.

"Peak Master, Peak Master... are you feeling any better?"