I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

But just when everyone thought that Wei Tu would be stopped by these black phantoms, his figure suddenly conjured up a "black phantom" similar to his own in an instant.

At the same time, layers of black light also spread around the "Black Phantom," like mist, covering a small part of the "Spirit Forbidden Wall."

Amidst the illusions and the confusion of truth and falsehood, dozens of "black phantoms" constantly weaved and shifted within the gray-black mist—making it difficult for "A-Da" to discern which of the black phantoms was Wei Tu's true form.

"The Seven Mystic Demonic Bodies, and the same dark laws as mine?"

"Which prodigy is he in the clan?"

"A-Da" on his way changed his expression slightly. He never expected that Wei Tu had hidden this trump card, which he had not used even when he was in a life-or-death situation before.

His understanding of this principle far surpasses that of Wei Tu.

The "black phantom" that has been condensed can be used as a decoy to attack cultivators.

However, no matter how powerful he was, he could no longer control this "false body" and directly attack Wei Tu's main body within the "rule domain" formed by the dark laws, preventing it from approaching the Spirit Forbidden Wall.

"Retreat! Defend the 'Dragon Emperor's Ancient Decree'!"

"Ah Da's" eyes narrowed, and he immediately changed tactics. He made a hand seal, and a black phantom appeared again near the Spirit Restriction Wall. Its spiritual light flashed and transformed into a dark spider web, blocking the "hole" in the Spirit Restriction Wall that had been dissolved by the broken ancient token.

At the same moment, the two black phantoms that were approaching Wei Tu also stopped paying attention to him and instead condensed into a larger, dark spider web, which rapidly covered the "hole" in the Spirit Forbidden Wall.

These two "insurance" measures protect the dilapidated ancient order.

After a moment of relief, "Ah Da" couldn't help but sneer as he pondered how to deal with this extremely cunning junior of the clan.

There is no warmth among ancient demons who share the same race.

Although they are called the "Ancient Demon Clan," they only help each other when they invade the Spirit Realm.

When interests clash, it's common for people to turn against each other.

Moreover... he has been rooted in the Spirit Realm for countless years. He has long since ceased all contact with the ancient demons of the Ancient Demon Realm. Therefore, he has no need to consider the feelings of the other ancient demons.

But just as this thought arose in his mind...

The next moment, everything that happened before his eyes made him lose his composure, and an unusual look of disbelief appeared on his face.

Just a moment later than the black phantom "A-Da", Wei Tu, who was approaching the Spirit Forbidden Wall, suddenly summoned a huge drum-shaped spiritual treasure from his hand, its surface radiating a dazzling blood-red light.

He raised his hand and used this magical treasure to smash it forcefully.

The two "dark spider webs" that he considered enough to stop Wei Tu were instantly shattered and dimmed in a few "crack" sounds.

"An ancient spiritual treasure of an ancient cultivator?"

Ah Da exclaimed in surprise.

The limitations imposed on the strength of body refiners within the Dinghai Immortal Ruins are far less than those faced by other cultivators.

Similarly, the "Ancient Spiritual Treasures" activated by Body Refiners and specifically designed for ancient cultivators will not be significantly less powerful within the Dinghai Immortal Ruins.

He forgot.

In terms of strength, Wei Tu is far inferior to Lei Bao, a seventh-level body refiner. But this does not mean that Wei Tu is weak.

Within this Dinghai Immortal Ruins, this young man, as a "half-step Integration" cultivator who cultivates both Dharma and Body, is enough to be on par with Prince Heng, Princess Wangyuan, and others. Moreover, with the enhancement of both realms, the power he unleashes in an instant is enough to break through the "boundary" between Refining Emptiness and Integration!

With the aid of this "ancient spiritual treasure," Wei Tu at this moment, let alone shattering this "dead object," is capable of threatening all the cultivators present except for himself and Lei Bao.

"Youngster, if you dare to take that Dragon Emperor Ancient Token, once I leave this Dinghai Immortal Ruins, I will hunt you down to the ends of the earth, from the highest heavens to the deepest hells, until you are dead!"

"Ah Da" revealed a chilling glint in his eyes and threatened in a cold voice.

however--

Ignoring the threat, Wei Tu quickly grabbed the broken ancient token after breaking through the dark spider web blocking the token, and with a flash of light, squeezed into the mural space behind the "Spirit Restriction Wall".

From the moment he made his move, to the moment he slipped away...

During this time, Wei Tu did not hesitate for a second.

At the same moment, the Spirit Barrier Wall, which had "lost" the tattered ancient decree, was restored to its original state, firmly blocking "A-Da" who was only a few dozen steps away from Wei Tu and was about to arrive.

……

"The Law of Darkness? Could it be him?"

Zou Yueshan, who had been left far behind by A Da and was seriously injured, was able to catch her breath and stabilize her injuries after Wei Tu disappeared into the space where the Dragon Emperor was located.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, and the image of Lou Boyang using the "Seven Mysterious Demonic Body" and escaping right under her and Elder Heisha's noses immediately flashed into her mind.

This scene is incredibly similar.

However, the cultivator who seized the [Boundary Stone]... no, this broken ancient token, was no longer that unknown early-stage Void Refinement cultivator, but Lou Boyang.

Lou Boyang, who was harmed by this cultivator, seemed to have inherited the cunning of that nameless cultivator.

“Wei Tu…” But behind Zou Yueshan, Chief Chai, who was healing Zou Yueshan as a servant, had a vague premonition at this moment that this cultivator might be his old friend—Wei Tu.

There was no other reason than that he was familiar with those "cyan wings," and Wei Tu had also used the spatial escape technique that it displayed when they were fighting over the "Divine Ape Grass."

"With his talent, plus the relics of Fairy Xuanling, it's not impossible for him to break through to the half-step Integration Realm within these few hundred years..." Chief Chai's eyes flickered slightly as he pondered to himself.

However, despite this speculation, he did not mention a single detail to Zou Yueshan to claim credit, but instead kept it hidden in his heart and sealed it deep in his memory.

This wasn't simply because he didn't want to bring trouble to the people who gave him birth and raised him...

Rather, he didn't want to lose the opportunity to "regain his freedom" within the Dinghai Immortal Ruins and escape Zou Yueshan's control.

During this time, he did not want to become the "focus" of attention among the monks present!

In addition, this matter is only speculation and cannot yet be definitively linked to Wei Tu.

Those blue wings were closely related to Wei Tu...

However, the laws of darkness are also unique to the "ancient demons," and only the ancient demons can successfully sense these laws.

In contrast, Chief Chai prefers to believe that Wei Tu has been "possessed" by the ancient demon, or has actively embraced the ancient demon and become a "blood-receiving demon cultivator" under the ancient demon's command.

the other side.

The eldest princess, Qian Ying'er, who was closest to "A-Da" and was in hot pursuit, was also surprised and uncertain after seeing this scene.

"Wang Yuan, this is completely different from what you said!"

Qian Ying'er questioned him telepathically, her tone laced with anger.

If it weren't for Princess Wangyuan's "guarantee," she wouldn't have underestimated Wei Tu—although, whether she underestimated Wei Tu or not, it seemed unlikely to change the outcome. Whether Wei Tu escaped into the mural space where the Dragon Emperor resided, or "A-Da" escaped... it wouldn't make much difference.

However, the anger caused by Wei Tu's "fooling" was something that could not be extinguished no matter what.

"This..." Upon hearing this, Princess Wangyuan's face also turned ugly, feeling that she had entrusted her good intentions to the wrong person.

"Great Princess, this cultivator's whereabouts may not be difficult to find. This cultivator once abducted Xue Qiongyu from the Xueying Clan..."

"Capturing this woman may yield information about this cultivator."

Princess Wangyuan hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Xue Qiongyu?" Upon hearing this, Qian Ying'er immediately recalled the conversation between Lei Bao and Zou Yueshan in the "outer hall" of the Refining Dragon Ancient Palace.

"Lou Boyang?" she murmured the name, a hint of murderous intent flashing in her almond-shaped eyes.

Upon hearing this, Princess Wangyuan vaguely felt that the name was incorrect, since she had personally witnessed Wei Tu killing Lou Boyang's "disciple" at the Three Clans Dragon Transformation Assembly.

It's unlikely that he would go so far as to put on such a show in public.

However, it would be better to say something at this point, as who knows if Qian Ying'er might hold a grudge against her because of what she had said to Wei Tu earlier.

Furthermore——

To determine Wei Tu's true identity, capturing "Xue Qiongyu" is practically a necessity.

If we can capture this woman and obtain information about Wei Tu, her current explanations will be futile.

If they don't catch them...

This is unnecessary and pointless!

“Alright! Let’s head to the Xuanming Sea and capture Xue Qiongyu…” Princess Qian Ying’er didn’t hesitate. With a flick of her jade sleeve, she immediately used lightning to escape from the battlefield, taking Prince Heng and Princess Wangyuan with her from the “Dragon Refining Ancient Palace”.

As for "Ah Da" who is still here...

She didn't bother with it anymore.

Firstly, this cultivator's strength is not low, as can be seen from his ability to hold off a group of Ghost Phoenix Clan cultivators and severely injure Zou Yueshan.

Even if we manage to win by attacking them, we risk losing a significant amount of our own fighting strength.

With her knowledge, it wasn't hard for her to guess that "A-Da's" true level of enlightenment was at the Mahayana level.

Therefore, "A-Da" who came here is at most just an avatar. In terms of value, he is not much different from Wei-Tu.

"Brother Lei, let's join forces to deal with this scoundrel..." Seeing the Feather Dragon Clan leave, Zou Yueshan, unaware of the situation, assumed that Qian Ying'er was being stingy with her own family members, so she didn't think much of it. After a hint of ferocity appeared on her pretty face, she immediately transmitted her voice to Lei Bao and said these words.

She didn't believe that "A-Da" could once again unleash the power of Mahayana Buddhism, putting her in a life-or-death situation once more.

If it really is that powerful...

This fiend didn't deliberately hide among the Feathered Dragon Clan cultivators; instead, it went on a killing spree.

In other words, with the combined strength of their two clans, it is highly likely that they can bring this Liao to his death.

The grudge from just now...

She couldn't possibly not report it!

……

They are separated by a wall.

On the other side, war raged and supernatural powers and spells flew everywhere.

But here in Wei Tu, it was as still as the sea, without a single ripple.

Ignoring the murderous glare from "A-Da" opposite him, and after confirming that this cultivator could not pass through the spirit crystal wall, he took a heavy breath and immediately released his vast divine sense to explore this treasure land.

Time is of the essence!

By employing his signature techniques—"Ghost Needle," "Dark Law," and "Sky-Splitting Escape"—against the enemy's rear—the shrewd and perceptive Wang Yuan Di Ji, Zou Yue Shan, and Chief Chai were already anticipating the various speculations they had about his identity.

If too much time is wasted here.

This led to Xue Qiongyu's arrest...

Leaving aside the consequences for the human race in the spirit realm, just the fact that he... is wanted by the three dominant clans means that even in the vast spirit realm, there will be no place for him to hide.

"I hope what Ah Da said is true. Within the mural space where the Dragon Emperor resides, there are hidden spiritual arrays leading to other sea areas of the Dinghai Immortal Ruins..."

Wei Tu took a deep breath and thought to himself.

Under the detection of divine sense and the "Hun'e Evil Eye," the mural space where the Dragon Emperor was located was nothing special, just like what was seen from the outside: a huge human body, holding a golden staff inlaid with purple vertical pupils...

There doesn't seem to be anything mysterious about it, like the Yin-Yang Treasure Bottle.

However, Wei Tu was not discouraged. After a moment's thought, he flew directly to the top of the golden staff held by the Dragon Emperor and came near the eerie purple vertical pupil.

The golden staff was much larger than the Yin-Yang Treasure Bottle, and was the same size as the Dragon Emperor. Therefore, the "eerie vertical pupil" embedded at the top of the staff alone was the size of a lake.

Before this enormous, deep purple crystal, Wei Tu was as small as an ant. He raised his hand and summoned a low-level puppet, controlling it with his divine sense, and made it slowly touch the "eerie vertical pupil".

At first, everything was fine, nothing unexpected happened.

But soon, the "eerie vertical pupil" on the golden staff trembled violently, and its surface was covered with a golden and silver spiritual barrier. After a clear ringing sound, it shot out an extremely dazzling silver light towards the low-level puppet.

There was a "boom".

The low-level puppet instantly shattered into pieces and fell from the sky.

"Disappeared?" Wei Tu raised an eyebrow, his gaze fixed on the spiritual energy emanating from the puppet's corpse.

The biggest difference between ordinary things and spiritual materials is that spiritual materials contain a certain amount of spiritual energy, while ordinary things do not.

But now, after that "silver light" fell, his puppet, which had been shattered into pieces, had all its spiritual materials become "ordinary objects" in an instant, devoid of any spiritual energy.

"What exactly is this silver light?"

"What kind of spirit creature has those eerie vertical pupils?"

Wei Tu was puzzled.

He pondered for a moment, as if he had thought of something, and with a flick of his wrist, he took out the broken ancient token that Ah Da called the "Dragon Emperor's Ancient Token" again.

Immediately afterwards, he bit his fingertip and dripped a drop of blood onto the "Dragon Emperor's Ancient Decree".

This place is a secret realm for inheritance.

The Yin-Yang Treasure Bottle in the space where the Dragon Queen resides contains "immortal energy" that rewards dragon-born cultivators.

Therefore, it can be inferred that this golden staff and the "eerie vertical pupil" inlaid at the top of the staff most likely contain treasures that will reward dragon-born cultivators.

However, the conditions for receiving the reward should not be limited to the stringent requirement of passing through the "Dragon Refining Cave".

This tattered ancient token must be the key to this place!

It can not only open the "wall of spiritual confinement", but also the key to unlocking the "eerie vertical pupils".

The moment Wei Tu's blood fell onto the tattered ancient token.

As if sensing something, this broken ancient token also emitted a golden and silver spiritual restriction similar to the surface of the "eerie vertical pupil," and the two touched and merged with each other.

The next moment, the "eerie vertical pupil" seemed to come alive. Its pupil turned upward and slowly opened in the dazzling spiritual light, revealing a slit that radiated a purple halo.

Of course, this narrow slit is relative to the enormous size of this "eerie vertical pupil." In Wei Tu's eyes, this "slit" is no less than a door that is open to him.

At the same moment, Wei Tu also vaguely sensed that his physical body and something within the "purple vertical pupil" were connected in some way.

This feeling was extremely similar to when I entered the Yin-Yang Treasure Bottle and sensed the ten immortal energies.

Clearly, his thinking was correct. Although the Dinghai Immortal Ruins was of a high level, the treasures within it also met the "characteristics" of a inherited secret realm—once the "process" and "sequence" were followed, they could be opened to him, the one attempting to break through.

"That little thief is about to enter the [Purple Sun Heavenly Eye]."

On the opposite side of the Spirit Forbidden Wall, "A-Da," who was engaged in a fierce battle with Lei Bao, Zou Yueshan, and a group of other cultivators, saw this scene and his face immediately showed deep hatred, his heart breaking.

This was all due to his good fortune! His good fortune!

If he hadn't coveted the immortal energy Wei Tu had obtained, he wouldn't have ended up with nothing. (End of Chapter)