I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

But upon arriving at this place...

Wei Tu, who was about to use the 'Hun'e Evil Eye' to examine the surrounding spiritual restrictions and find and resolve the 'Flame Spirit King's Split Soul', couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

There was no other reason than that, under the scrutiny of his evil eyes, he indeed discovered the tiny, mustard-seed-sized 'Flame Spirit King's Divided Soul' hidden in the dark chamber's spiritual barrier.

But unusually, it was not as difficult to find as before; instead, it seemed to have lost its 'intelligence,' and was listlessly floating within the spirit enclosure...

"Has the Flame Spirit King changed?" Wei Tu's expression changed slightly, and at this moment, a hint of apprehension appeared.

After all, logically speaking, Flame Spirit King, who is most familiar with the 'Sun-Precious Divine Tower', ranks second in strength, and has included him and Ancestor Tianhe in his schemes, is the least likely to be in trouble.

However, before he could think about it, a series of earth-shattering tremors suddenly came from the desolate mountain of white bones outside the dark room.

"A battle between Mahayana practitioners?"

Wei Tuwei was startled.

This place is a full day's journey from where the 'Ghost Infant Buddha Tiger' is located.

In other words, apart from the residual power of the battle between Mahayana immortals, it would be impossible for the battles between other cultivators to travel such a great distance to reach this place.

Furthermore, it is absolutely impossible for any so-called Mahayana immortal to exist on the fourth level of the 'Bao Ri Divine Pagoda'.

Therefore, there is likely only one answer.

—The Flame Spirit King and the Heavenly Crane Ancestor, among others, engaged in a fierce battle.

After all, given the numerical advantage the Heavenly Crane Ancestor had, it was highly unlikely that he would resort to his rare and extraordinary Mahayana techniques to deal with the 'Ghost Infant Buddha Tiger'.

However, what puzzled him was that even though Flame Spirit King had already left the fourth floor of the 'Treasure Sun Divine Tower' through that miniature light gate, why was he still encountering Ancestor Tianhe and the others at this moment?

"Could it be... related to the anomaly of the Flame Spirit King's split soul?" Wei Tu's heart stirred.

Even if he were to think for a second, he would know that this strange change was by no means a simple matter; it was a matter that could very well endanger the life of the Flame Spirit King.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have used Mahayana techniques on their own on the fourth floor of the 'Precious Sun Divine Pagoda'.

"Regardless, this is indeed a golden opportunity for us to 'unwittingly take advantage of the situation'!" Wei Tu's eyes gleamed with greed.

Thinking of this, he immediately stopped hesitating and, with a flash of light, hurried towards the battlefield.

However, halfway through...

Suddenly, he thought of something, and with a slight turn of his escape light, he hid a storage bag at his waist deep inside a 'deep pool' shrouded in thick miasma within the desolate White Bone Mountain.

……

"This is the power of the Demon Ancestor. You are not the Flame Spirit King. Who are you...?"

Deep in the desolate mountains, white bones lie scattered.

Ancestor Tianhe coughed up blood and retreated in fright. He looked at Demon Ancestor Qianyun who suddenly appeared from the void, his face slightly gloomy.

"What? The power of the Demon Ancestor?"

In the distance, Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man, who had noticed the battle but hadn't managed to dodge in time and were affected by the aftershocks of the fight, also had a slight change in expression upon hearing this.

There's no other reason than that even if the Flame Spirit King is strong, there are limits to his strength, and his combat power will not exceed the level of the Fusion Realm... And even if an ancient demon who is suspected to be a Demon Ancestor is weak, his 'uncontrollability' is enough to make them terrified.

Furthermore, the ancient demon's 'demon ancestor' has more methods than ordinary Mahayana immortals, and is more cunning and difficult to deal with.

therefore--

After Tianhe Patriarch uttered these words, both Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man were now considering fleeing.

However, due to the difficulty of leaving the 'Bao Ri Divine Tower' and the greater risk of death if they were alone, they abruptly stopped and did not flee directly.

"Fellow Daoists, please do not panic. If I am not mistaken, this demon has long been following King Yanling... The location of this 'Treasured Sun Divine Tower' and the secrets of its spiritual restrictions were all told to King Yanling by this demon..."

"Although the Flame Spirit King has been possessed by him, this demon's strength is definitely not as terrifying as we imagined. Otherwise, with his abilities... he wouldn't have only managed to possess the Flame Spirit King and gain his freedom today."

However, just as Jiao Changyi and his companion were feeling anxious, they heard Tianhe Ancestor's rather calm analysis.

After these words were spoken, the two looked at each other and instantly felt relieved.

but--

Right now.

Realizing that his attack had failed to kill Tianhe Ancestor instantly, Qianyun Demon Ancestor immediately turned his attention to Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man.

The speed at which he acted far exceeded the three men's expectations.

Just as Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man had fled and landed, a dark hurricane instantly appeared behind them.

Then, in that instant, it transformed into a monster with three heads and six arms, its face covered in fangs. At the same time, it stretched out its six 'demon arms' formed from magical power and slashed down at the heads of the two people.

This six-armed monster was over a hundred feet in size. As soon as it made its move, its power was astonishing. Its six 'demon arms' were covered with runes, which surged out continuously, causing the void in front of it to rumble and crack everywhere.

However, Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man, both 'Great Masters of Integration' in the Zi Chen Realm, are no ordinary people either.

While he may not be comparable to Flame Spirit King and Heavenly Crane Ancestor, he is by no means an easy opponent.

Just as the six demonic arms were about to strike their heads, a beam of green light and a beam of silver light flew out from behind their heads, transforming into a cauldron and a foot respectively, directly meeting the six demonic arms.

Instantly, a loud 'boom' exploded behind the two of them.

After the light from the Azure Cauldron and the Silver Ruler dimmed slightly, they blocked the sudden attack of the 'six demonic arms'. Under the control of Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man, they reversed and crushed the 'monster' that had condensed the six demonic arms and resembled a phantom.

However, at this moment.

The Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor, who was floating in the void, also moved. After a slight sway, he appeared in front of Jiao Changyi and the Bald-browed old man in the blink of an eye.

Then—she stretched out her own two fleshy palms.

With a 'rip' sound, the bald-browed old man's body was pierced through like a rag by the demon, leaving a large hole. He then quickly withered, becoming like a dried corpse. His essence, blood, and physical essence flowed out under the influence of the demonic energy, surging towards the Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor in front of him.

"Huh?" But at that moment, Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor let out a surprised exclamation, his expression slightly stunned as he turned his head to look at "Jiao Changyi," whom he had attacked with his other demonic hand.

His protective magical treasures and talismans, like those of the bald-browed old man, were utterly vulnerable.

However, just as his large hand was about to land on Jiao Changyi, a small beast resembling a weasel suddenly flew out from Jiao Changyi's chest and fearlessly slapped his demonic hand with its claw.

They caught each other with one hand and one claw.

Suddenly, a muffled sound rang out, and the surrounding void trembled violently, flashing with spatial rifts.

The Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor, who was struck by this attack, not only did not gain any advantage, but the demonic hand was shattered into mincemeat at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In a series of unexpected events, the bald-browed old man who had been ambushed by the Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor also emerged from the top of his head, which resembled a dried corpse. With a look of terror on his face, he flew to Jiao Changyi's side and temporarily saved his life.

"To actually entrust this true spirit's corpse to this cultivator to save his life... I, the Demon Ancestor, have miscalculated." The Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor lowered his head and muttered to himself.

Because no matter how much he planned, he could never have imagined that the Heavenly Crane Ancestor would entrust such an important treasure to a newly acquainted and unfamiliar cultivator.

This is undoubtedly contrary to common sense.

With the protection of these 'true spirit corpses,' it was naturally difficult for him to kill Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man quickly.

One breach can change the whole situation!
Just now, the Heavenly Crane Ancestor, who had been startled by the sneak attack and coughed up blood, had also finished his rest. At this moment, when the Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor was sneaking attacking Jiao Changyi and the other two, he flipped his hands and summoned dozens of blue array flags, setting up a large array around the area to intercept and surround the Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor.

This trap was hastily set up and wasn't particularly ingenious.

Ancestor Tianhe was also aware of this principle. Therefore, taking advantage of the moment when Demon Ancestor Qianyun failed to ambush Jiao Changyi and his companion, he let out a loud shout and flew forward to fight Demon Ancestor Qianyun.

At the same time, a humanoid puppet with an extraordinary aura emerged from his body. Its hands moved rapidly, forming hand seals, transforming the hastily created 'trapping formation' into an incredibly sophisticated array at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"I have killed countless cultivators who have attained the Mahayana realm. Today, I will use your remnant soul, the Demon Ancestor, as a sacrifice to aid me in breaking through to the Mahayana realm!"

Ancestor Tianhe sneered, using these words to attract the attention of Demon Ancestor Qianyun. At the same time, he flipped his palm and produced a ring shaped like amethyst, which he then flung towards Demon Ancestor Qianyun in the distance.

After the amethyst ring flew out with a whoosh, it instantly transformed into countless purple light blades, imprisoning and covering the hundred-mile area where the Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor was located.

Its power was terrifying; with just a flash of purple light, it instantly annihilated the 'six-armed monster' that had just attempted to kill Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man.

Including Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor...

Even though it reacted in time, after tearing apart the talismans and defensive magical artifacts it used to defend against these 'purple light blades', visible bloodstains that penetrated deep into its demonic bones also appeared on its demonic body within those few breaths.

However, he seemed to be immortal; after the demonic energy surged out of his body, he instantly returned to normal.

However, the solemnity on the demon's face clearly showed how troublesome this treasure and the Heavenly Crane Ancestor were for it.

Of course, this may also be related to the fact that Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man, who were hiding in the mouth of the Bloodwinged Demon, attacked it together.

In this short period of time.

His situation then took a sharp turn for the worse.

Not only were they trapped in the encirclement of the three Heavenly Crane Ancestors, but the battlefield was also about to be completely covered by the 'trapping formation' they had set up.

"The eight fierce sea creatures are indeed no ordinary beings... However, it seems they are still a little short of being able to deal with this Demon Ancestor..."

However, at that very moment, a voice suddenly rang out from outside the formation, appearing behind the humanoid puppet that was controlling the 'trapping formation'.

Then, a desiccated corpse covered in green hair emerged from the void. With a cold laugh, it extended a sharp, emerald-green claw, grabbed the humanoid puppet's head, and squeezed it hard.

It was accompanied by a loud 'crack'.

The humanoid puppet malfunctioned instantly, the array plate in its hand dimmed, and it fell to the ground.

The 'trapping formation' broke in the next moment.

Standing before the Heavenly Crane Ancestor, the Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor, who was being swept up by a group of 'purple light blades', also revealed a cruel smile on his face.

He slapped his crown with one hand, and a thick surge of blood energy shot into the sky. After a brief flash of blood light, it transformed into pure white lotuses, which, seemingly unafraid of any damage, met the sky full of 'purple light blades'.

Immediately afterwards, the demon let out a low roar, and its demonic body transformed into an extremely thin black demonic snake. With its tongue flicking out, it darted through the void and snaked towards the Heavenly Crane Ancestor, who was only a few miles away.

Upon seeing this, Ancestor Tianhe's eyelids twitched slightly, and he immediately realized that he had fallen into the demon's trap.

Although he was unaware that he had lent the 'true spirit corpse' to Jiao Changyi and the other two to protect the lives of these two allies as much as possible... this did not hinder the demon's 'grand plan'.

His real plan was to use himself as bait to lure him into using the same methods he used against the Flame Spirit King!

Now that the trap has been broken, it is far from fatal for him personally.

However, it is destined to become quite difficult to surround and kill this demon.

Therefore, this 'black serpent' transformed from the demon, judging from its motives, is undoubtedly a deadly threat to him!

However, failing to capture this 'black serpent' and allowing it to reunite with the 'dried corpse' that attacked his puppet would likely not be a good thing for him either.

"I'll risk it all!" With that thought, Ancestor Tianhe immediately showed a ruthless expression, opened his mouth and offered up a small blood talisman covered in runes, which he blasted towards the 'black snake' that was the demonic body of Demon Ancestor Qianyun.

This blood talisman was a life-saving item given to him by the eldest of the 'Eight Fiends'.

Although it is not as powerful as the 'Mahayana Relic', it is still comparable to the full-force attack of a Mahayana immortal.

next moment.

After the 'blood rune' flashed, a blood-red shadow resembling a bird swooped out from it, let out a soft cry, and raised its claws to grab at the 'black snake'.

There was a loud bang.

The 'black serpent', which could not be avoided, suddenly sank, and 'bang bang' sounds of shattering echoed from its body.

Half a breath later, its flesh and blood suddenly exploded, turning into black rain as dark as ink, which scattered in the air.

However, the power of this 'blood talisman' did not stop there. Under the control of the Heavenly Crane Ancestor, it flashed with another flash of inspiration and shot towards the green-haired dried corpse in the distance.

only--

While dealing with this green-haired, dried-up corpse.

The effect was not as significant as before.

Although the green-haired mummy's body was breaking apart inch by inch and wailing incessantly, it was also recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye under the surging demonic energy within its body.

Moreover, an even more terrifying scene unfolded.

The long, blood-red hairs that suddenly sprouted from the green-haired, dried corpse actually resisted the power of the 'blood talisman'. The demonic energy and blood-red light on the surface of both continued to rise, emitting an astonishing pressure that trembled incessantly in the void!
However, there is more to it than that.

Just now, the 'physical body' abandoned by the bald-browed old man suddenly sprouted countless long, blood-red hairs, like puppets, blocking Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man who were about to make a move.

The appearance of this scene means that this demon is undoubtedly more than capable of dealing with the power of the blood talisman!

All of this happened in less than a few breaths, starting from when the Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor launched his surprise attack.

After more than ten breaths.

After the power of the 'blood talisman' completely dissipates.

The 'green-haired mummy' also perished, shattering into dust like the 'black serpent' and disappearing without a trace.

But at this moment—

A new 'Flame Spirit King' then emerged from the void. With a cold smile, he patted the storage bag at his waist, summoned a small silver axe, narrowed his eyes, and pointed his fingers at the distant Heavenly Crane Ancestor.

"Just how many clones does this ancient demon have? It's so difficult to kill..." In the distance, Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man, who were hiding inside the corpse of the Bloodwinged Demon, were instantly horrified when they saw this scene.

What people fear most is this kind of opponent who seems impossible to defeat.

To know.

In order to kill this fiend, the Heavenly Crane Ancestor used the protective item given to him by the Mahayana Immortal!
however--

Surprisingly, the Heavenly Crane Ancestor did not change his expression at all when he saw this scene. As if he had expected it, a cold smile appeared on his lips.

"Go!" Ancestor Tianhe raised his hand and grabbed a bronze halberd, which appeared in his hand and, under his divine sense, met the silver axe.

Then, in an instant, its figure transformed into a huge, ferocious two-headed white crane in the void. With lightning speed, it arrived near the corpse of the 'Bald-browed Old Man' controlled by the Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor, and the crane's claws fiercely grabbed at the corpse.

"Fellow Daoist Jiao, Fellow Daoist Su, this is not the time for you two to stand idly by... I lent you this true spirit corpse to protect your lives, not so that you could reap the benefits..." Ancestor Tianhe coldly looked at Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man, and after crushing the 'bald-browed old man's' corpse with a claw, he said in a warning tone.

He didn't know the strength of these two people, but since they dared to take the initiative to form an alliance with him, they must not be ordinary people.

After speaking, Ancestor Tianhe said no more. He spread his white wings and returned to his original position to continue his battle with Demon Ancestor Qianyun.

"Very well, let's cooperate with this Heavenly Crane Ancestor to kill this demon ancestor of unknown origin..."

"Compared to Ancestor Tianhe, this demon is even more unpredictable. Moreover, Ancestor Tianhe has already broken his oath once; he may not still possess high-level talismans capable of warding off the backlash of the blood pact..."

At this moment, seeing that it would be difficult to fool the Heavenly Crane Ancestor with his acting, Jiao Changyi exchanged a few words with the Nascent Soul of the Bald-Eyebrowed Elder. Then, the two of them took out array flags that shone with spiritual light from their storage bags.

Excellent! From the very beginning, the task assigned to them by Ancestor Tianhe was not a direct confrontation, but rather to use an array to surround 'Flame Spirit King' or Wei Tu...

However, by a twist of fate, the enemy has become the 'Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor' before our eyes.

"Not good!" At this moment, Qianyun Demon Ancestor, who had noticed the abnormality, couldn't help but twitch his eyelids and sensed danger in his heart.

His expression changed, and he abandoned the small silver axe, flashing like a demonic shadow as he tried to escape.

After all—no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn't have imagined that Ancestor Tianhe had actually reserved two sets of formations.

Moreover, the previous sneak attack was a miscalculation, and they failed to eliminate Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man, leaving them at a significant disadvantage in terms of numbers...

Furthermore, he did not believe that the Heavenly Crane Ancestor possessed only one Mahayana 'Blood Talisman'.

Sensing defeat was imminent, he naturally wouldn't waste his life by continuing to fight the Heavenly Crane Ancestor.

But, in that very instant...

The Heavenly Crane Ancestor, transformed into a two-headed ferocious crane, flapped its wings slightly and then blocked his way with an extreme speed comparable to that of a Mahayana cultivator. At the same time, unafraid of his Demon Ancestor power, it opened its mouth and spat out an eighth-order incomplete treasure, which it then used to attack him.

"You think you can deal with me, the Demon Ancestor, with just a half-step Mahayana stage?" Demon Ancestor Qianyun sneered inwardly. In that instant, his figure split into two, then four, transforming into countless demonic shadows that scattered and disappeared in all directions.

However, as a powerful figure in the spirit world, Ancestor Tianhe was well-prepared for the "Seven Mystic Demonic Bodies" commonly used by the ancient demons...

A glint flashed in his eyes, and he immediately locked onto a demonic figure. With a flap of his wings, he used his magic to carry Jiao Changyi and the bald-browed old man, and an hour later, they stood before the demon's 'true form' once again.

This speed is incredibly fast, in no way inferior to the speed of a Mahayana escape!
Witnessing this scene.

Forced to stop, Thousand Cloud Demon Ancestor's face immediately turned ashen.

He knew that the Heavenly Crane Ancestor was not easy to deal with, but he never imagined that he would be so troublesome...

Even dealing with this 'remnant soul of the Demon Ancestor' would be a piece of cake.

His actual strength is already far beyond that of an ordinary half-step Mahayana practitioner.

However, at this very moment...

Suddenly a voice appeared in his ear.

"I, Kou, am an ancient demon like you. If you don't mind, I am willing to lend you a hand and help you deal with this Heavenly Crane Ancestor..." (End of this chapter)