Poverty

Chapter 1684 Sacrifice
After this incident, the little trust that Ying Kongcheng and the others had among them completely collapsed.

Within this dangerous Heavenly Demon Ruins, terrifying divine realms and landscapes abound.

If someone with malicious intent were to disturb the natural phenomena of this place, it could very well lead to a crisis for everyone.

Once doubts arise, they cannot be erased, so the crowd dispersed.

Although they all possessed that special connection to the Great Dao, they were now heading in different directions.

In a short while, the group could no longer see each other.

Yingkongcheng continued its journey.

That kind of connection to the Great Dao sounds mysterious, but in reality, it's subtle and intangible.

However, he could feel the call of his own Dao.

However, the subsequent Dao Jing became increasingly dangerous, and Ying Kongcheng had no choice but to stop.

In reality, his progress in half a day was only a few dozen miles, which was as slow as a snail compared to his usual pace.

Even Ying Kongcheng was helpless; the Daoist landscape was everywhere, fraught with danger at every turn, forcing him to proceed with extreme caution.

He opened the cave, and one by one, cultivators emerged from it. These were the disciples and followers of the Heavenly Profound Saint King, and they began to explore the way for Yingkong City.

They knew this place was dangerous, but Ying Kongcheng was now an immortal and the direct descendant of the Heavenly Profound Saint King, so they were powerless to resist.

The people guarding the outside are only a small part. Each of the immortals has sent some people to stay outside, and they have all brought a large number of people in to scout ahead.

Ying Kongcheng said very politely, "Fellow disciples, if I can find the place where the Great Dao Lord's inheritance is located, I will never forget your great kindness."

These words were spoken with such sincerity that, if everyone hadn't known Ying Kongcheng's character, they would have been fooled.

Especially since, although these words sound nice, everyone is now in a precarious situation, and this trip is just sending them to their deaths.

Everyone said in unison, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother."

Among these people, there are some who are more talented than Ying Kongcheng, but unfortunately they have no background or resources outside the domain, so they can only climb up little by little. No matter how good their talent is, they are just cannon fodder for Ying Kongcheng to explore the way.

People kept dying, yet the empty city continued to advance at an extremely slow pace.

Suddenly, a supernatural power was activated, and in an instant, a sword formation erupted.

This sword formation might be more appropriately called a sword prison.

Sword energy filled the air, and all the disciples under the Heavenly Profound Saint King were killed; not one escaped.

Ying Kongcheng barely managed to withstand the attack by summoning the Seven Killings Stele of Heaven, but obvious cracks appeared on the Seven Killings Stele of Heaven.

Ying Kongcheng's eyes turned cold: "Got you!"

He channeled his cultivation, and a powerful and domineering force emanated from the caves behind him.
The Yin-Yang Dao flowed and transformed into a giant cauldron, as huge as the sky, heavy and boundless, which suddenly slammed down.

The Great Dao Divine Power erupted, forcing a figure out.

Liu Baiyi was extremely skilled at concealment. He had fought Ying Kongcheng once before, but had not gained the upper hand.

This time, when he faced Ying Kongcheng's Yin-Yang Induction Technique, his sword flashed, and countless sword lights converged into a great river.

Dangdang Dangdang!
The resounding bells rang out incessantly, but after only three breaths, Ying Kongcheng's Yin-Yang Cauldron was broken.

Ying Kongcheng once again activated the Yin-Yang Great Dao, and a giant hand slammed down, with countless laws flowing out, carrying an overbearing power that could destroy everything.

Liu Baiyi shouted, "Ying Kongcheng, I will kill you to avenge the Spirit Realm!"

Liu Baiyi's figure was extremely ethereal, and in an instant, countless sharp sword lights bombarded the giant hand formed by the Yin-Yang Dao.

After a brief confrontation, the Yin-Yang Hand shattered, and Liu Baiyi's figure vanished into thin air.

Without warning, Ying Kongcheng summoned the Seven Killing Tablets of Heaven-Slaying, which appeared behind his head.

Liu Baiyi had somehow managed to enter Ying Kongcheng's dojo, intending to pierce the back of Ying Kongcheng's head.

However, the appearance of the Seven Killings Stele blocked his attack.

Liu Baiyi frowned. This time, he would go back and cultivate diligently, studying the flaws in Ying Kongcheng's martial arts technique.
Unexpectedly, Ying Kongcheng was not idle either, and actually used the Seven Killings Stele of Heaven to complete his cultivation technique!
Ying Kongcheng smiled slightly: "Revenge? How laughable. You've been in my Holy Domain for so many years, yet you haven't learned a single thing about my Holy Domain's culture."

He unleashed his supernatural powers three times while speaking, causing Liu Baiyi to retreat in defeat.

His strength has improved dramatically compared to before.

Liu Baiyi was originally only slightly inferior to him, but after his skill improved, the gap between him and Ying Kongcheng widened.

Ying Kongcheng said, "Harvesting the lower universes is a rule of the Holy Domain, a matter of course. You actually regard it as an enemy. It's a pity that you will never become a true Holy Race."

As Ying Kongcheng spoke, his body transformed into the appearance of an ancient god, with coarse textures and wings sprouting from his back. He looked extremely ferocious and menacing, his body more than ten times larger than before, and terrifying power permeated his breath.

"You think you can run rampant just because you've latched onto Xue Daojun's coattails? But you're nothing but his lackey. If Xue Lingfu were truly safe, why would it be hiding in the treacherous Heavenly Demon Ruins?"

Ying Kongcheng's father was the Heavenly Profound Saint King. Saint Kings like them, who resided in the Great Luo Heaven, were different from ordinary immortals.

Their resources are so abundant that their power is also ridiculously strong.

Although Ying Kongcheng has only recently entered the Immortal Realm, he already possesses this foundation.

His immense power erupted, breaking Liu Baiyi's longsword and forcing him to kneel on the ground, his clothes soaked in blood.

"You've been focusing on the flaws in my Yin-Yang Induction Manual, but you don't know that I have another lineage."

A sharp sword aura slashed out fiercely, and Liu Baiyi raised her hand to meet it.

However, this sword energy struck directly into the Daoist temple, injuring Liu Baiyi's Daoist body; a gash appeared between his brows.
Blood streamed down his face, making the handsome young man's expression appear ferocious.

"If everyone were like you, seeking revenge, the Holy Land would cease to exist. Those new Holy Races who climbed up from the lower universes are incredibly ruthless when it comes to reaping the native universe's inhabitants. You, on the other hand, have experienced too little and haven't truly grasped the underlying principles."

With a wave of his hand, Ying Kongcheng sent Liu Baiyi flying backward several times.

Each time he flew backward, countless bones in Liu Baiyi's body broke.

As soon as Ying Kongcheng finished speaking, Liu Baiyi was already unable to stand up.

Ying Kongcheng stepped on Liu Baiyi and said calmly, "It's actually unnecessary for me to say so much to you, but for some reason, I've become more talkative since this enlightenment."

Liu Baiyi tried his best to mobilize the Great Dao within his body, but the killing intent of Ying Kongcheng's Heaven-Slaying Sword Qi was too heavy, and his Dao field was split open, preventing him from gathering power.

The veins on Liu Baiyi's forehead bulged, and his eyes were almost bloodshot.

"With my blood, I offer sacrifice to my soul, I offer sacrifice to my path!"

Liu Baiyi's voice was extremely venomous, and the veins on his forehead bulged as he spoke indistinctly.

Then, a powerful aura suddenly surged from his body, bursting forth from Liu Baiyi's cave.

Liu Baiyi only knew that this was the last trump card Xue Daojun had left for him, but he did not know that Xue Daojun's primordial spirit was hidden in his cave.

After Xue Daojun appeared, he looked at Ying Kongcheng with a smile.
"You are not from the old Holy Clan either. Have you forgotten your true appearance after wearing a mask for so long?"

At this moment, Xue Daojun occupied Liu Baiyi's primordial spirit, and Liu Baiyi's primordial spirit willingly offered itself as a sacrifice to Xue Daojun.

At this moment, Xue Daojun's aura became extremely powerful. Ying Kongcheng frowned: "If Daojun had come here in person, I would have had no objections, but it's just an avatar..."

Xue Daojun suddenly burst into laughter: "Nephew, don't misunderstand. Your father and I have some connection. My disciple was killed because he was not skilled enough, and he deserved it. I will not let this ruin our friendship."

Ying Kongcheng, who was always meticulous, couldn't help but be taken aback upon hearing this.

He had previously witnessed Liu Baiyi swearing a blood oath, gritting his teeth and offering up everything in exchange for Xue Daojun's intervention.

Unexpectedly, Xue Daojun tricked him, showing no intention of actually doing anything; it was all a scheme and plot.

Ying Kongcheng was taken aback at first, then realized what was going on, but he was still skeptical of Xue Daojun's words. Perhaps this Daojun hiding in the Heavenly Demon Ruins had other plans.

But Xue Daojun was all smiles, and it seemed he really had no intention of making a move.

Liu Baiyi's body had already shattered with the sacrifice, and her consciousness had also vanished, but Xue Daojun was preparing to leave the Heavenly Demon Ruins.

Ying Kongcheng is right. He is only using an avatar. What good would it do to fight Ying Kongcheng to the death in the Heavenly Demon Ruins?

As for the sacrificial method he told Liu Baiyi, it was nothing but a deception.

If Liu Baiyi hadn't been willing, how could she have been so heartless as to sacrifice all the Dao within her?

Having received this tremendous benefit, Xue Daojun prepared to leave and return to properly refine it.

But then he suddenly saw a travel-worn young man.

The young man's face bore the marks of time, and his eyes held a mixture of sorrow and anger.

"Liu Baiyi sacrificed everything in exchange for your help. You should at least fight Ying Kongcheng."

This young man was Li Yanchu, who had come to this place. When he arrived, Liu Baiyi had already performed the ritual.

Xue Daojun smiled and said, "So it's you, young friend. I was originally planning to help, but I have some connections with Ying Kongcheng's father, so how could I bear to offend an old friend?"

Li Yanchu paused for a moment, feeling sorry for Liu Baiyi.

That day, when he met Xue Daojun, he was like a kind and venerable elder, with no flaws in his appearance, and he had even saved his life.

However, Li Yanchu knew the treacherous nature of people outside the region and was unwilling to accept this unknown gift, so he chose to leave.

Liu Baiyi first sought immortality to compete for the origin of the universe. Now, his cultivation has improved considerably, and he has once again attempted to assassinate Ying Kongcheng in the Heavenly Demon Ruins.

Unfortunately, all his skills and knowledge ultimately became Xue Daojun's prize, perfectly harvested by him.

Li Yanchu felt only anger upon hearing Xue Daojun's words.

Liu Baiyi's heart was set on the hatred of the spirit world, but she never expected to be tricked by someone in the end.

"Ying Kongcheng deserves to die, but you deserve to die even more!"

A vein throbbed on Li Yanchu's forehead, and he could barely suppress the murderous intent in his heart.

Xue Daojun laughed loudly, not taking Li Yanchu's anger and words to heart.

This junior, who ascended from the lower realm, had no idea how meticulously he planned everything, how exhilarating it would be to succeed, or what benefits it would bring him.

At this moment, Li Yanchu suddenly stepped forward, surging his cultivation, unleashing his martial arts prowess, and displaying an astonishingly powerful fist intent.

He punched Xue Daojun in the face, and as Xue Daojun turned to leave, Li Yanchu struck him hard on the neck.

boom!
As if struck by lightning from nowhere, Li Yanchu's energy suddenly erupted within Xue Daojun's body.

Xue Daojun was struck as if by lightning; in just one exchange, his primordial spirit avatar was actually injured.

Xue Daojun surged his cultivation and attacked Li Yanchu. Li Yanchu took a stance, and it seemed as if the sun and moon appeared behind him, shining brightly in the sky.

In a short time, the two had exchanged blows more than a hundred times, amidst a purple aura and countless rays of light.

To outsiders, it was only a matter of a snap of the fingers when Xue Daojun's forehead and mouth were bleeding, and his ancient god's primordial spirit was severely injured by Li Yanchu.

A portion of Liu Baiyi's sacrificed Dao has returned to his original body, but another portion he needs to take back through this primordial spirit.

However, he was injured by Li Yanchu, and spiritual light kept emanating from his body.

Just as Li Yanchu was about to deliver the fatal blow and destroy Xue Daojun's avatar, Xue Daojun suddenly shouted, "Nephew Ying, why didn't I fight you earlier? Why don't we join forces to kill this person?"

Xue Daojun turned his head to look, but Ying Kongcheng had his arms crossed and was sneering.

"I fought him once at the ferry crossing, and this is my second battle with him. How can I entrust it to someone else?"

Ying Kongcheng's tone was firm and resolute, but Xue Daojun's face darkened.

He clearly intended to use this person to get rid of him first.

Let's also take a look at this young man's martial arts style.

Tianxuan had a good son; he was very cunning.

The thought flashed through his mind, and Li Yanchu attacked him again, his blood and energy surging and distorting the void.

His aura is a fusion of numerous techniques, representing the pinnacle of martial arts and the ultimate in Tao.

If Xue Daojun's primordial spirit had fought Li Yanchu earlier, the outcome might have been uncertain. However, he was determined to leave and preferred to use his wisdom to overwhelm Li Yanchu rather than fight him head-on.

But because of this oversight, by the time he wanted to retaliate, he had already been injured by Li Yanchu.

This primordial spirit avatar, radiating spiritual light, was powerless to resist and exchanged blows with Li Yanchu in the blink of an eye.

His primordial spirit avatar was shattered, resulting in a loss of some of his cultivation. Xue Daojun's expression turned extremely ugly.

“You’re very good. You dare to offend me like this in the Heavenly Demon Ruins. I guarantee you won’t leave here alive.”

Xue Daojun's voice echoed throughout the area.

He was already in the Heavenly Demon Ruins; if his true form attacked, an immortal like Li Yanchu would certainly be powerless to resist.

Li Yanchu was not unaware of the danger involved, but Liu Baiyi had been framed like this, and he felt an inexplicable anger rising within him that he had to vent.

"Is it really this difficult to take revenge even after becoming an immortal in the outer realms?"

Li Yanchu muttered to himself.

He then looked at Ying Kongcheng.

"He has always wanted revenge against the Spirit Realm. Now that we are separated by life and death, I will take that revenge!"

Ying Kongcheng said calmly, "I've heard of a type of person who is incompetent but loves to meddle in other people's business and help those in need, often bringing disaster upon themselves as a result. I thought such people were all extinct, but I never expected that there are still such foolish people today."

Ying Kongcheng and Li Yanchu will inevitably clash sooner or later.

His last attempt to kill him was thwarted, though it was part of his plan.

This was the first time that Ke Ying Kong Cheng had been defeated by a cultivator of the same realm, which he considered a great humiliation.

Upon meeting again, Ying Kongcheng immediately activated the Seven Killings Stele of Heaven-Slaying.
The sword energy from the stone tablet burst forth, displaying the magnificent power of a sword cleaving through the entire Heavenly Demon Ruins!