I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

This time, if it weren't for Yu Linzi's insistence on persuading her, given her cautious nature, she would never have easily given up on reincarnating and possessing another body within her clan and then run off to the desolate Yunlan Desert.

Clearly... she already trusted Yu Linzi so much.

Yu Linzi did not answer these questions; his face remained indifferent, and he looked at the old woman with the snake scales as if she were a dead person.

At the same time, while attacking Chief Chai with the magical banner embroidered with countless stars, he also cast several spells, which he then used to strike the spirit restriction formation at the entrance of the cave.

In an instant, the spiritual restriction of the cave changed, transforming into a solid 'seventh-order trapping array', directly blocking the escape route of Chief Chai and the old woman with snake scales.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, and even with Chief Chai's shrewdness, it would be difficult for him to immediately retaliate.

"Fairy Liu, tsk tsk, I, Chai, am quite fortunate to witness your kin fighting amongst yourselves here... But now is not the time for questioning. If you and I are not prepared to join forces, I, Chai, may be able to escape with my life, but Fairy Liu, you will be in trouble..."

the other side.

Even amidst this chaos, Chief Chai remained remarkably calm.

He sneered, glanced coldly at the cave spirit barrier that had been transformed into a 'trapping array', and then, while summoning a defensive spirit treasure to protect the 'Snake Scale Old Woman' who was also inside the 'Spirit-Stealing and Soul-Devouring Array', he spoke up to warn her.

He miscalculated, mistakenly believing that the Serpent Scale Old Woman and Jade Unicorn were blood relatives enough to entrust their lives to each other. Therefore, he thought he could use the 'reincarnation ceremony' to control the Serpent Scale Old Woman's life and did not hesitate to use underhanded tactics... But he never expected that the Serpent Scale Old Woman was also part of Jade Unicorn's scheme, and this defensive measure of his trip immediately became ineffective.

Furthermore, he currently has no idea whether the black-robed cultivator rushing towards the cave is Yu Linzi's only helper!

The only saving grace was that the 'Snake-Scaled Old Woman' who was in the process of reincarnation, though weak, was still a rare Nascent Soul cultivator... who could provide him with some help and greatly alleviate the danger he was facing in this perilous situation.

"Fellow Daoist Chai, could you please protect me for another half a day? Just half a day is enough. Even if my reincarnation is imperfect, it's still better than forcing myself to take over now and having no hope for the Dao for the rest of my life..."

However, the infant with a human head and a snake body, transformed from the old woman with snake scales, had a twisted and conflicted expression on its face at this moment, and still held a glimmer of hope, looking at Yu Linzi and Chief Chai with pleading eyes.

"Brother! Just this once, just this once, please help your sister. Even if you still insist on killing her, at least... at least wait until after I've reincarnated... otherwise, I will not be able to accept it..." the old woman with snake scales said mournfully.

As soon as these words fell.

Yu Linzi's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing an expression that seemed to be both pity and disdain.

But soon, just as the black-robed cultivator was about to arrive, his expression turned into icy indifference once again. He snorted coldly and forcefully waved the banner embroidered with a sky full of stars in his hand.

In an instant, countless dark silver stars materialized on his body, resembling a galaxy, and surged wildly towards the 'Soul-Devouring Array' where Chief Chai and the Snake-Scale Old Woman were located.

However, Chief Chai had anticipated this scene. He remained calm and used his defensive magic treasures to defend himself while also summoning the array jade plate that controlled the 'Soul-Devouring Array'.

In an instant, under Chief Chai's control, the 'Soul-Devouring Array' flashed its array flags and changed its formation, transforming into a solid array light shield that firmly enveloped him and the old woman with snake scales inside.

Clearly, he, a cultivator from a powerful clan in the spirit realm, was an expert in array formations.

It was at this critical moment.

The defensive magical artifacts located outside the formation were also shattered into dust with several cracking sounds as they were swept away by those 'countless stars'.

However, the 'array light shield' condensed by Chief Chai was exceptionally sturdy. Only a few low cracking sounds came from its surface, and the main body itself did not suffer much damage.

"No!" But at this moment, the human-headed, snake-bodied infant that the old woman with snake scales had transformed into suddenly screamed shrilly, its eyes filled with resentment as it glared fiercely at Chief Chai and Yu Linzi.

There was no other reason than that the moment Chief Chai changed his formation, the "Soul-Devouring Array" that helped her "reincarnate and seize a body" was broken... Chief Chai directly took action on a physical level, completely severing her will to reincarnate.

Right now, although she could continue to possess Ruan Shui'er's body, this kind of possession would no longer be a 'reincarnation,' but merely a re-acquisition of a weak Golden Core body.

“Fairy Liu, this is not the time for you to harbor resentment towards me. If you do not escape from here, even if you successfully reincarnate, the only outcome you will face is death…”

"Instead of waiting to die, why not fight Chai right now? After this crisis is resolved, Chai can simply help you again for free and be reincarnated..."

Chief Chai frantically made hand seals, activating the formation to resist the attack from Yu Linzi outside the formation, while speaking quickly.

Upon hearing this, the old woman with snake scales, who had been obsessed with her obsession, finally calmed down. She glanced reluctantly at Ruan Shui'er under her palm, gritted her teeth, and with a swift movement, severed the part of her soul that had invaded Ruan Shui'er's sea of ​​consciousness.

At the same moment, the 'human-headed snake-bodied infant' that she had transformed into also detached from Ruan Shui'er in the blink of an eye, and returned to its original form.

However, at this moment, she also seemed to have severed part of her soul, her face turned extremely pale, and she looked listless and had little time left.

Of course, the coldness and hatred in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest; on the contrary, they became even stronger.

“Fellow Daoist Chai, you said it yourself: after we escape from here, you will help me reincarnate and possess another body free of charge…”

After stabilizing her body with a hand seal, the old woman with snake scales focused her gaze on Chief Chai beside her. Without the slightest hesitation, she used her magic power to hand Chief Chai a page of the 'Blood Curse Secret Book'.

It was as if she would rather die than help either Chief Chai or Yu Linzi than sign the blood pact within the blood curse book.

Upon seeing this, Chief Chai did not hesitate at all. He narrowed his eyes, and after confirming that the blood pact in the 'Blood Curse Book' was correct, he immediately opened his mouth, spat out a drop of essence blood from the tip of his tongue, and signed the 'blood pact' with the old woman with snake scales, thus becoming her 'reincarnation'.

After the blood pact is established.

The old woman with snake scales also took a deep breath and took out a silvery spirit mirror from the storage jade bracelet in her hand.

This spirit mirror was only the size of a palm, but after the old woman with snake scales summoned it, it expanded in the wind and condensed into solid, dazzling golden rays.

Then, these dazzling golden clouds suddenly transformed, solidifying into a girl with an ethereal figure and otherworldly beauty.

Strangely, the girl's aura at this moment was actually at the late stage of the Integration Realm, which was a small realm higher than the 'Snake Scale Old Woman' who was at the mid-stage of the Integration Realm.

"The Illusionary Yin Mirror?" At this moment, Yu Linzi, who had not uttered a word before, frowned slightly after seeing the illusory figure of the girl and exclaimed in surprise.

There's no other reason than that this mirror was once quite famous in the Heavenly Demon Realm, a protective treasure owned by the direct descendant of a powerful clan.

The 'Illusory Yin Spirit Body' formed by this treasure, at the late stage of the Integration Realm, is no match for these proper Integration Realm cultivators... but in a short battle, it is enough to cause them considerable trouble.

Furthermore, he never expected that the 'cowardly' old woman with snake scales in front of him would have the audacity to murder the heir of a powerful clan in the Heavenly Demon Realm and seize this treasure.

"It's just a mere Illusionary Yin Mirror. My husband, with me here, there's no need to worry too much."

At this moment, the black-robed cultivator outside the cave also stepped into the cave in an instant. Under the bamboo hat that concealed his face, he revealed a clear and melodious smile, like the sound of silver bells.

"Madam Wei..."

Before the old woman with the snake scales, who was closely related to Yu Linzi, could react, Chief Chai, who was an 'outsider,' suddenly changed his expression and recognized the origin of the black-robed cultivator.

“Fellow Daoist Chai has a good memory, able to recognize my identity just from my voice… I remember we’ve only met once.” Upon seeing this, the black-robed cultivator with his face covered by a bamboo hat was also quite surprised.

Then, he stopped hiding and, with a light laugh, flicked his sleeves and threw off the straw hat on his head, revealing his true face.

Her face was like a lotus flower, her waist slender and graceful, and her beautiful eyes, like pools of clear water, reflected an otherworldly temperament, making it impossible to tell that she was the cruel cultivator who ruthlessly slaughtered the entire Deer Mountain Dojo.

"Madam Wei?" At this moment, Wei Tu, who was in the distance, saw this scene and also showed a thoughtful expression.

Having lived in the Heavenly Demon Realm for so many years, he naturally knew a thing or two about the combined-level powerhouses of the various powerful clans in the Heavenly Demon Realm.

This 'Madam Wei' is a rather powerful being among the late-stage Fusion Realm experts.

He was in no way inferior to Yu Linzi.

However, he had never heard that this "Madam Wei" had actually had contact with Yu Linzi in private, and even became Yu Linzi's "Daoist partner".

However, the only fortunate thing is that the 'Shangyang Clan' to which this woman belongs is not among the six major clans of the Heavenly Demon Realm.

In other words, this woman has no powerful immortal backing her up. She is simply a lone wolf.

“And this might be a major reason why this woman is willing to become a Daoist partner with Yu Linzi… After all, Yu Linzi is a Nascent Soul cultivator recognized by the Heavenly Demon Palace as having the potential to reach the Great Ascension stage…” Wei Tu’s eyes flickered slightly as he pondered to himself.

While cultivators at the Integration stage are undoubtedly powerful, they inevitably face challenges within a vast realm like the Heavenly Demon Realm.

If a woman like this were to help a potential Grandmaster like Yu Linzi, she could not only immediately add a powerful combatant to the family, but also help herself and the family to rise to the ranks of powerful clans in the future.

"It seems that Chief Chai's defeat is inevitable..." Wei Tu shook his head secretly, not optimistic about the situation of his old rival on the battlefield.

Both Yu Linzi and Madam Wei are renowned experts in the Heavenly Demon Realm, and even if they are not famous, their combined strength is still far superior to that of Chief Chai, an outsider who has become a 'Grand Master of the Fusion Realm' in just a thousand years.

As for the old woman with snake scales, although she had the [Illusory Yin Mirror] to help her, she was unable to change the overall situation on this battlefield of 'Great Cultivation of Integration'.

only--

To Wei Tu's surprise,

At this moment, Chief Chai looked at 'Madam Wei' with a solemn gaze, but there was no fear in his eyes, as if he still had considerable confidence in escaping this dangerous place.

"Could it be that the treasures obtained from Zou Yueshan are far more than just the 'Divine Phoenix Pill'?" Wei Tu raised an eyebrow, secretly looking forward to it.

The fiercer these four fight, the greater his chances and ability to profit from it!
……

This was also during Wei Tu's assessment of the outcome of the two sides.

The great battle within the 'Reincarnation Cave' was about to erupt.

But soon.

Then, a surprising scene unfolded.

Just as the old woman with snake scales was manipulating the 'Illusory Yin Spirit Body' to help Chief Chai resist 'Madam Wei', Chief Chai, who had just been talking and was about to fight Yu Linzi to the death, suddenly changed his attitude and begged for mercy after exchanging dozens of blows with Yu Linzi.

"Is what Fellow Daoist Yu Linzi said earlier true? If I hand over that half of the 'Ancient Serpent's Remains,' will you let me leave?"

As soon as these words fell.

Yu Linzi was greatly surprised.

However, after thinking about it for a moment, he felt relieved. Although Chief Chai had joined forces with the Snake-Scaled Old Woman and had the power to deal with him and Madam Wei, the situation could not last long given the Snake-Scaled Old Woman's current weakness.

Secondly, this cave dwelling has been bound by his 'seventh-order trapping formation'. Even if Chief Chai manages to gain an advantage during the battle, as long as the overall situation remains unchanged, he is destined to be worn down to death by him and Madam Wei.

Therefore, abandoning the treasure and begging for mercy became the only option available to them.

“This is certainly feasible. With Fellow Daoist Chai’s strength, if we push you too far, my wife and I will inevitably suffer some injuries… Right now, if we can resolve this peacefully, that would be best…”

"This sudden action was also because this 'foolish woman' is insatiable and has repeatedly threatened me with our past relationship."

Yu Linzi smiled faintly and nodded slightly in agreement.

The ancient snake's molted remains were an invaluable treasure to him, one he could not afford to lose. If Chief Chai's surrender was genuine, then this would be a golden opportunity for him to reclaim this treasure.

Even if Chief Chai's surrender was feigned, it wouldn't do him much harm.

After speaking, Yu Linzi gave Madam Wei a wink.

The woman immediately understood and took out a page of the 'Blood Curse Secret Book' from her sleeve, handing it to Chief Chai in the distance using her magic.

Upon seeing this, Chief Chai immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Without hesitation, he signed a blood pact with Madam Wei, then took off his storage bag and threw it to Yu Linzi.

"That went so smoothly?"

Yu Linzi carefully received the storage bag using his magic, and a look of surprise immediately flashed across his face.

Then, when he saw that his half of the 'ancient snake remains' was indeed lying safely inside the storage bag, the strange look on his face deepened.

These scenes are nothing like Chief Chai's reputation.

You should know that in the Heavenly Demon Realm, he is rumored to be a wicked cultivator with treacherous and strange methods!
"Fellow Daoist, you can now release the restrictions of this seventh-order trapping array." At this moment, Chief Chai, seeing that Yu Linzi had finished his examination, also urged him anxiously.

"This..." But Yu Linzi hesitated at this moment, unsure whether to agree.

He was prepared to assassinate Chief Chai and be seriously injured in the process.

Right now, the plan has suddenly gone off track... which inevitably leaves him feeling somewhat lost.

"Very well, breaking through to the Mahayana stage is the priority. During this period, try not to get injured if possible..." Yu Linzi shook his head inwardly, pointed his fingers, opened the restricted door of the cave, and made a gesture to let Chief Chai leave.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Yu Linzi."

Chief Chai immediately clasped his hands in a salute and flew away from the cave.

Strangely, Chief Chai merely flew away from the cave, but did not go far. Instead, he smiled coldly and took out a small white jade drum from his mouth.

Then, several streams of blood essence gushed out onto it.

In an instant, mysterious, demon-like crimson runes suddenly appeared on the white jade drum. They quickly turned blood red and emitted terrifying howls and wails in the void.

"Go!" Chief Chai cast several spells into the small white jade drum.

A moment later, a blood phoenix, several tens of feet in size, with a blue face, fangs, and two wings on its back, slowly emerged from the white jade drum. It exuded the aura of a 'half-step Mahayana' level expert and coldly gazed down at Yu Linzi and Madam Wei inside the cave. (End of Chapter)