I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

The one-eyed demon is of extraordinary value. As an 'evil creature' capable of perfectly possessing others, it is an ideal treasure for refining 'clones'.

Unfortunately, even with his calculations, he could not have foreseen that after being captured, the other party would still have the ability to disintegrate their soul and destroy their physical body.

This is why he has not yet achieved his goal.

"Never mind, these remaining 'remnant pupils' also contain some of the demon's power... Perhaps they will be of great use in the future."

Thinking of this, Wei Tu's gaze turned cold for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure.

"I wonder if this demon's legacy is substantial." He shook his head inwardly, and with a flick of his wrist, a palm-sized gray cloth bag appeared in his palm.

This bag is none other than the storage artifact he seized from the Divine Elephant Master.

While using the 'Hun'e Evil Eye' to probe the true form of the Divine Elephant Master, he also naturally learned the location of the storage artifacts on his body.

Therefore, before using the power of the formation to transfer its self-destructing 'demon body', he had already seized the storage artifact on its body and taken it into his hands.

We won't end up with nothing at this point.

However, although he took out the 'gray bag', Wei Tu did not immediately break its seal to see the treasure inside.

After a flash of green light between his brows, he sat cross-legged on the spot and began to meditate to recover his magical power and heal the 'hidden injuries' he had sustained during the battle.

He appeared completely unmoved by it.

Indeed! While the wealth of a Mahayana master is something he greatly covets, the ownership of this item does not belong solely to him.

It also includes Tian Yizi, Pei Laogui, and Xuanling Xianzi.

After all, from the very beginning of the battle, without the help of the three of them, who severely injured 'Master Shenxiang' at the outset, even with the assistance of the 'Ten Absolute Immortal Formation', it would have been difficult for him to defeat this cultivator in a short time.

Moreover, according to Tian Yizi's previous promise, the 'relics' of Master Shenxiang would be distributed privately only by him and Fairy Xuanling...

For the sake of Fairy Xuanling alone, he had to suppress this 'greed'.

after all.

Treasures are easy to obtain, but a good match is hard to find.

Fairy Xuanling is not weak in combat and her moral character is trustworthy enough. She is his most steadfast and powerful ally in the 'Treasured Sun Divine Tower' and even in the future of the entire cultivation world.

Therefore, there is no need to hate this woman just for the sake of one or two 'Mahayana legacies'...

"In at most half a day, Mr. Yun Jun will be able to follow in the footsteps of his younger brother, Mr. Shen Xiang."

While entering a meditative state, Wei Tu also secretly focused on observing the adjacent battlefield to ensure that this plan would not encounter unexpected troubles like those of 'Mr. Elephant'.

But soon, seeing that this cultivator was running out of steam and that the transformed 'four-not-like demon infant' was getting weaker and weaker, he put aside his worries.

"It seems—"

"The death of the Divine Elephant also dissuaded the Dragon Lord from forcibly breaking through the formation and escaping from this place. After all, this 'Precious Sun Divine Tower' contains more than just this 'Ten Absolute Immortal Formations'..."

“Outside, there is also the ‘Five Ghosts Golden Lock Formation’ that blocks the exit.”

"From this point of view, Mr. Shenxiang's risky self-destruction strategy actually did me a great favor."

At the same moment, Wei Tu also glanced at the two, Zi Chi Jun and Yu Long Clan Dragon Jun, who were firmly trapped by the 'Immortal Array Restriction'. Seeing that the two had no intention of breaking the array, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

If we say that Mr. Shenxiang and Mr. Yunjun are the ones who determine his safety within the secret realm of his 'Treasured Sun Divine Tower'.

Therefore, the Purple Dragon Lord and the Dragon Lord of the Feathered Dragon Clan will determine his safety on his path outside the 'Precious Sun Divine Tower'—that is, within the Spirit Realm, the Ancient Demon Realm, and other realms.

Now that the two have stopped struggling, it means that cooperation is on the horizon.

……

Half a day later.

Under the combined attack of the three Mahayana masters, Tian Yizi, Pei Laogui, and Xuanling Xianzi, the lone Yun Jun could no longer hold out and could no longer cope.

His grief was extraordinary. He roared and made several hand seals, as if he were about to self-destruct like the Divine Elephant Master.

But also at this moment.

Suddenly, the glint of swords flashed on the battlefield.

Amidst a high-pitched sword cry, the 'small bronze sword' that had previously protected and blocked the fatal blow for Fairy Xuanling suddenly appeared near the 'four-legged demon infant' that Mr. Yun Jun had transformed into.

With a flash of sword light, a bloodstain instantly appeared on the neck of the enormous head of the demonic infant that Mr. Yun Jun had transformed into.

Then it grew bigger and bigger.

Until it falls from the sky.

However, this attack did not stop its demonic body from suddenly exploding, in a deafening explosion that could tear the heavens and the earth apart.

The 'immortal array restriction' it was close to was the first to be impacted, and a large section of its dense 'restriction runes' was torn apart.

As a result, the 'immortal puppet' that was used to suppress this place and served as the core of the immortal array also developed several very obvious cracks.

However, under the operation of the immortal array, the several cracks, including the array's restrictions, began to recover rapidly in the blink of an eye.

but--

As beings of flesh and blood, Pei Laogui, Tian Yizi, and Xuanling Xianzi, who directly faced the cultivator's self-destruction, were not so 'lucky'.

Under the force of this self-destruction.

Before the three could react, they were instantly thrown into the air.

The magical shield and defensive treasures protecting him were all destroyed, crumbling into dust at a visible speed.

As a member of the Ghost Clan, Pei Laogui, whose physical body was already weak, was even more vulnerable. His right arm, which he had hastily used to shield himself, was completely dissolved by this terrifying self-defense force in the blink of an eye.

Although Tian Yizi and Xuanling Fairy fared somewhat better, their faces also turned deathly pale instantly, and they were violently thrown away like tattered sacks.

However, at this very moment...

Wei Tu, on another battlefield, seemed to have anticipated this as well.

In a flash, he arrived in front of Fairy Xuanling, tightly embracing her slender waist. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned the 'gray bone shield' to block the destructive power of the Mahayana self-destruction.

But even with the protection of this 'quasi-immortal artifact'.

Even Wei Tu, who was holding Xuanling Fairy, was shaken by her, his tiger's mouth breaking open repeatedly, and he was forced to retreat backward.

"Fellow Daoist Wei, hold on tighter."

However, strangely enough, at that very moment, the rather peculiar urging voice of Fairy Xuanling suddenly echoed deep within Wei Tu's mind.

Influenced by this, Wei Tu hesitated for a moment, then embraced the delicate body with its jade-like bones, icy skin, and subtle fragrance tightly into his arms.

At this moment, Fairy Xuanling seemed to be unable to hold on any longer. Her face turned deathly pale, and she spat out several mouthfuls of blood. Her full chest heaved as she began to gasp for breath.

It seemed that he had been seriously injured by this attack!
More than ten breaths passed.

On the battlefield, the terrifying power of the Mahayana self-destruction gradually dissipated and returned to calm.

On the original site, only part of Mr. Yun Jun's remains remained, along with some Heavenly Treasures that had been mostly damaged and reduced to 'Eighth-Order Broken Treasures'.

At this moment, Tian Yizi and Pei Laogui, who witnessed this scene, also turned pale.

After all, in order to win over and reward Wei Tu and Fairy Xuanling, they had already promised Wei Tu and Fairy Xuanling the relics left behind by the deceased 'Master Shenxiang' in advance.

Now, Mr. Yun Jun's wealth has been almost completely wiped out by his self-disclosure... Doesn't that mean that their efforts this time have yielded nothing?
Even though their purpose in this attack was not to seize the 'treasures' left behind by Mr. Yun Jun and Mr. Shen Xiang, it was still hard to accept that they had gained nothing after such a fierce battle.

"With that woman's 'sword treasure,' she shouldn't have been able to make Mr. Yun Jun self-destruct so easily... Could it be that this woman did it on purpose?"

While his expression turned grim, Tian Yizi's eyes flickered slightly as he secretly glanced at Xuanling Fairy, who was panting heavily in Wei Tu's arms, and a sense of doubt crept into his heart.

Because, as early as half a day ago, when the three of them surrounded and attacked Mr. Yun Jun after sensing Mr. Shenxiang's 'self-destruction'... they were already on guard against it.

But at this moment...

Having directly withstood the force of Mr. Yun Jun's self-destruction, he also suffered considerable serious injuries.

Even if they wanted to confront Fairy Xuanling, they dared not do so easily.

Secondly, even if Fairy Xuanling did this intentionally, her "self-inflicted injury" was so well done that it was hard to find any reason to doubt it.

"Well, although Xuanling and Weitu are not honest, they have greatly offended the Dragon Lord this time, and their future in the Spirit Realm is basically over..." Suddenly, Tian Yizi felt relieved.

There's no other reason than that Wei Tu and Fairy Xuanling's performance this time was quite remarkable; they would be worth trying to win over in any other realm.

It is enough to trap a group of Mahayana cultivators in the Ten Absolute Immortal Formation.

A bronze sword that resembles a celestial artifact...

These are all top-tier treasures in the cultivation world.

Furthermore, both of them possess remarkable talent, and their future combat strength, which will increase due to their cultivation levels, is highly anticipated.

They had easily won over and 'tied' these two men to their side at this moment, so what else could they possibly want?

"It is already our good fortune that the two fellow Daoists are safe and sound... As for the greatest benefit here, the initiation and inheritance of the 'living Buddha' and a few Mahayana relics are not worth mentioning."

Upon realizing this, Tian Yizi did not hesitate. After a moment's thought, he smiled slightly and used this excuse to comfort Old Ghost Pei.

Although this cultivator's strength is weak, inferior to either him or Fairy Xuanling, he is still a Mahayana immortal who can be won over, and cannot be ignored.

However, Pei Laogui's composure seemed to have taken Tian Yizi by surprise.

Upon hearing this, he not only showed no disapproval, but also laughed heartily and turned to inquire about his injuries.

They seemed completely unaware of the 'tricks' that Fairy Xuanling might be playing here.

However, he failed to notice the cold glint hidden in Pei Laogui's eyes amidst his loud laughter.

Clearly, it is not as calm as it appears.

"If Hong'er and his companion can endure the hatred of having their wives stolen and the enmity of having their Daoist partners violated, what are these unpleasant things..."

Pei Laogui sneered inwardly, adding another layer to his resentment towards Wei Tu.

……

Seeing that the situation was settled.

Wei Tu, who was holding Xuanling Fairy tightly, relaxed his tense expression slightly at this moment.

“This move is too risky. If we are not careful, or if I had arrived a little later… the fairy’s injuries would be far more serious than they are now.”

Wei Tu channeled his magic power, pressed himself against Xuanling Fairy's jade back, and while healing her wounds, he offered her words of advice.

Indeed, this time, Fairy Xuanling's 'mishap' was not instigated by him, but rather it was done spontaneously by the woman herself.

He merely sent a telepathic message to him before he made his move, so that he could arrive in time at that crucial moment and use the 'Gray Bone Shield' to block Mr. Yun Jun's self-destruction.

Therefore, from the very beginning, his behavior was inevitably quite passive.

"The strength of the Seeking Wish Sect is unpredictable... If Tian Yizi obtains Mr. Yun Jun's relics, his strength will inevitably increase, which will be detrimental to our future actions..."

“Old Ghost Pei has a long-standing feud with our human race. If this fiend were to gain an opportunity here, I would be unworthy of the title of Ancestor of the human race.”

Fairy Xuanling sighed softly.

The meaning is clear: they have a compelling reason to take action.

But as soon as she finished speaking, her fair face paled even more, and the reddened wound suddenly gushed out a lot of blood, turning her blood-stained white dress into a blood-red color.

"Is the fairy worried about that old ghost Pei?" Upon hearing this, Wei Tu suddenly seemed to understand.

As Xuanling Fairy was born and raised by the human race in the Spirit Realm, she was not overly constrained by the so-called 'greater good of the human world' as she had said before... But this did not mean that she did not identify with the human race in the Spirit Realm.

When necessary and the danger is controllable, he would not mind suppressing Pei Laogui, a future threat, in advance for the human race of the spirit world.

“This fiend is no ordinary creature, and is not one to be trifled with. Now that the two of us have joined forces with it, it is not advisable to attack it again... This is the only way to proceed.”

"Of course, this is also because I trust Fellow Daoist Wei. With Fellow Daoist Wei here, I should have no worries."

Fairy Xuanling nodded slightly, seemingly showing that her trust in Wei Tu far exceeded Wei Tu's trust in her.

But that's normal.

Given that Wei Tu saved her life during the trip to the 'Ten Absolute Immortal Abodes,' he would not take advantage of her injury today...

"Furthermore... I vividly remember the scene when Fellow Daoist Wei used the power of this immortal array to transfer the demonic body of the Divine Elephant. Its speed far exceeded the speed of the Divine Elephant's self-destruction," Fairy Xuanling added.

“However, I will have to rely on Fellow Daoist Wei from now on. Before my injuries heal, I can only use the 'Sword Emperor's' natal sword twice at most.”

After a brief conversation, Fairy Xuanling's expression turned serious, and she brought up the important matter at hand.

"Of course, if things become uncontrollable, I can also sacrifice my foundation to recover my full strength in a short time..." Fairy Xuanling paused and reminded Wei Tu.

In response to this...

Wei Tu is no exception.

Although Fairy Xuanling was 'wounded on top of wounds' this time, thanks to his timely rescue, she was not truly injured at her core.

His magical powers were insufficient, and his physical injuries were difficult to heal.

Otherwise, it would be too foolish to waste one's 'strength' here just to contain Pei Laogui, a potential future threat.

"Wei is aware of this."

"However, this time, Mr. Yun Jun's self-destruction has injured more than just Fairy; Tian Yizi and Old Ghost Pei are also in bad shape..."

"The only variable left is the Dragon Lord and the Purple Dragon Lord."

"But these two shouldn't continue to be our enemies."

Wei Tu narrowed his eyes and raised his hand to look at the two people in the distance, Zi Chi Jun and Yu Long Clan Dragon Jun, who were trapped by the 'Immortal Array Restriction'.

At this moment, the two seemed to sense the end of the battle, their faces slightly gloomy as they awaited the arrival of the others. (End of Chapter)