I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

next moment.

Then Wei Tu raised his hand and clicked again. A long black nail flashing with faint light shot out from the void behind him and pierced into his forehead like an arrow.

The gray mist in the sea of ​​consciousness and the terrifying spiritual power of the [God-Breaking Nail] burst out together.

In an instant, Master Qiye's expression darkened, his face turned pale and deathly, and he fell powerlessly on the bluestone plank road.

At this time, the iron-poisonous flying ant had not yet finished gnawing at Master Qiye, but the ant had stopped releasing poison at this moment. It flapped its wings and flew up, landing on Master Qiye's abdomen, and then its two front legs pierced into it in vain.

It was visible to the naked eye that wisps of black spiritual poison previously released by the ant separated from Master Qiye's body and were then reabsorbed into the body by the ant.

Along with the black spiritual poison, the pure spiritual power in Master Qiye's body also entered his body.

After a few breaths, Master Qiye shrank like a mummy, while the poisonous flying ant seemed to have eaten too much and became half as fat as before. Its black insect shell glowed with crystal light and it flew back to the spirit insect bag on Wei Tu's waist.

"It seems that perhaps without the Spirit Shocking Sand to prepare the secret medicine, the Iron Poison Flying Ant may be able to break through and become a fifth-level high-quality spirit insect."

Wei Tu took a look at the poisonous flying ants that were sleeping in the insect breeding bag, raised his eyebrows slightly, and said in his heart.

He was also trapped in the obstacle of knowledge and understanding, forgetting that high-level spiritual insects such as the poisonous flying ants are just like monsters. They have the ability to advance on their own and do not necessarily require intervention from their owners.

Mixing secret medicine is just the cheapest way to advance the Iron Poison Flying Ant. Now, the essence of Master Qiye, a peak cultivator in the middle stage of the Spiritualization Realm, is undoubtedly more valuable than the secret medicine mixed with the Spiritual Shocking Sand...

However, only after the iron-poison flying ant "wakes up" can he know whether the ant's advancement this time is a success or a failure.

“But I think the time it takes for this ant to wake up... should not be short. It cannot be over in just a few days or months. At this critical moment, I will inevitably lose another trick up my sleeve..." Wei Tu narrowed his eyes and subconsciously stroked the corpse bag next to the insect bag on his waist.

He was also lucky. After killing the Lord of Huoyang Island and taking away the Iron Poison Flying Ant, he was not satisfied with his own strength. He went to the Secret Palace of Lingjiang again and took away the Toad Water Yin Corpse.

Otherwise, without the Iron Poison Flying Ant, his capable general, he really didn't have the confidence to stand in the open and fight with Island Master Ye and the bald-browed old man again.

“Since Island Master Ye is determined to ascend in the Dingmo Cave, this point may be used to make the bald-browed old man alone…”

Wei Tu's eyes flickered and he touched his chin.

Although the "Ding Yu Dan" in the bald-browed old man's hand was not something he was determined to obtain, he would not mind if he could get it. It could also be regarded as revenge for being held hostage by this cultivator.

Thinking of this, he turned around and looked at another incarnation, Mao Wenhan, who was behind him and Master Qiye, and was still more than 200 steps away from him, with a look of worry and fear on his face.

Now, the only people who saw him kill Master Qiye were Mao Wenhan and his "disciple", the female cultivator in pink skirt.

Needless to say, the female cultivator in pink skirt, he kept his promise and spared her life. He was not as vicious as Island Master Ye, Master Qi Ye and others, and had no intention of harming her life. This woman would definitely stand on his side and had no choice.

Only Mao Wenhan's thoughts are hard to predict...

However, given the situation, he was certain that Mao Wenhan would stand on his side.

As long as this person is not stupid.

There is no other reason. Although the three hermit gods have conflicts, they are also friends for many years and stand on the same front.

In contrast, the blind Taoist priest and Mao Wenhan were in a weak position among the "five great gods" who entered the Golden Flame Island this time, and were even enslaved.

With the addition of this "variable", Mao Wenhan could only stick to his side to have the capital to "confront" the two powerful gods, Island Master Ye and the bald-browed old man.

Secondly, even if Mao Wenhan did not want to join him, Island Master Ye and the bald-browed old man would force Mao Wenhan to join him. After all, he only killed Master Qiye on this "bluestone plank road" and did not kill Mao Wenhan, which was the best proof.

——He will only hold back against his allies!
In the distance, Mao Wenhan, seeing Wei Tu looking at him, also became nervous, as if facing a formidable enemy.

If possible, he really wanted to escape at this moment. But unfortunately, he was restricted by the ancient restrictions of the bluestone plank road and was in a dilemma.

There is no room for escape at all.

"Friend Wen, I have never met you before, and I have never offended you..." Mao Wenhan forced a smile and quickly softened his tone.

He had seen the scene where Wei Tu brutally killed Master Qiye.

Although he now relies on the ancient restrictions of this bluestone plank road and does not have to worry about Wei Tu suddenly killing him, this place is completely devoid of spiritual energy and the evil spirit can invade the body, so it is not a place to stay for long... If he wants to survive, he has to get past Wei Tu.

"Brother Mao and Wen indeed have no old grudges or new hatreds." Wei Tu nodded slightly in agreement.

Hearing this, Mao Wenhan was immediately delighted, but just when he was about to strike while the iron was hot and ask Wei Tu to let him go, he heard Wei Tu slowly say "but".

"But what?" Mao Wenhan's heart skipped a beat, but he pretended to be calm and asked.

"It's simple. I just need Brother Mao to do me a small favor... If you help me, I will swear in blood that I will never attack Brother Mao in the Dingmo Cave."

After he finished speaking, Wei Tu moved his lips slightly and stated the conditions.

After hearing this, Mao Wenhan was very tempted. Compared with the safety of his life, this condition was of course not worth mentioning. He also wanted to agree, but as a cultivator of his level, how could he easily believe the oath sworn by a cultivator of the same level?

"Whether Wen's oath is credible or not, Brother Mao can ask Fairy Lin Qiaodie behind him."

Wei Tu smiled slightly and said.

"Lin Qiaodie?" Upon hearing this, Mao Wenhan immediately turned his gaze and looked at the female cultivator in pink skirt who was not far behind him.

This woman, as his "disciple", was suddenly hit and died when she followed him into the bronze portal to kill the spider puppet guarding the crystal platform.

Before this, he was still wondering how this woman suddenly came back to life and came in with Wei Tu?

However, because the fight between Wei Tu and Master Qi Ye was too brutal, he had no intention of paying too much attention to the trivial matters of a quasi-god-transforming cultivator, and temporarily suppressed this doubt in his heart.

Now, after Wei Tu said this, he discovered the "strangeness" of Lin Qiaodie's survival?

If Wei Tu was really an "evil man" with a cruel personality who liked to kill monks, he would not let Lin Qiaodie go easily. At least, he would do the same as him and let this girl enter the crystal platform to explore first, instead of letting her enter later.

"Thank you, Brother Wen, for asking this girl to come closer to me so that I can use my mind control technique to ask her a question..."

Mao Wenhan hesitated for a moment and said.

He is cautious by nature and will not be fooled by a few words from Wei Tu and Lin Qiaodie.

As a quasi-god-transforming monk, he thought that he could still get the truth out of him by using the "mind-control technique".

But as soon as these words fell, a scene that surprised Mao Wenhan appeared - Lin Qiaodie, who was behind him, walked towards him without dodging or avoiding without Wei Tu's instructions.

There was surprise in his eyes. After all, he knew that Lin Qiaodie and Wei Tu probably had no previous friendship, otherwise Wei Tu would not have ignored this woman when he was taking Gong Shulan to borrow the transfer formation.

"Fellow Daoist Wen is a trustworthy person. I am willing to help you with this."

After a while, after "interrogating" Lin Qiaodie, Mao Wenhan showed a complicated look on his face. He cupped his hands, sighed lightly, and spoke sincerely.

……

Half a day later.

The "Reception Hall" of Dingmo Cave.

Although this hall was not the last level explored by Island Master Ye and the bald-browed old man, after arriving here, they could not look away and continued to explore forward.

After all, no matter how good the treasures are in the human world, they are insignificant compared to ascending to the upper realms.

"You and I entered the bronze portals in the middle and right of the hall respectively, but now we are together. So... the left portal where Brother Qiye is located will probably end up here as well."

The bald-browed old man said calmly.

At this time, he mentioned Master Qiye, not because he missed this "old friend", but because he, together with the blind Taoist priest, might not be a match for Island Master Ye.

And with the addition of Master Qiye, they will be able to surpass Island Master Ye in terms of strength.

Now, he said this to warn Island Master Ye not to play any tricks. After Master Qiye arrives, he will set up the formation to change the destination of the huge space crack in front of him from "Ancient Demon Realm" to "Spirit Realm".

This huge space crack, like a dark vertical eye, is located in the center of the "Reception Hall". It is several feet in size and covered with a layer of golden rune seal on the surface.

It was this golden rune seal that prevented the expansion of the "dark vertical pupil". Otherwise, the space fluctuations caused by this huge space crack alone would not have allowed the three of them to be so relaxed at this moment.

Moreover, there was a consideration that the bald-browed old man did not mention.

That is, he couldn't guess whether Island Master Ye wanted to ascend to the spiritual world or the ancient demon world.

Firstly, it is not that easy to use the power of the formation to forcibly twist the path of this space crack.

Secondly, there are also monsters and monster tribes in the ancient demon world. Although the life of monsters and monster tribes in this world is far less comfortable than that of monsters in the spirit world, the life of monster tribes is full of struggles... But for the island master Ye, who is about to die, no matter which place he is, he can accept it.

At most, he would just use demonic energy to replace the magic power in his body and re-refine his demon body.

"Here they come!" After waiting for a moment, a white light suddenly flashed in the corner of the hall, and a figure emerged. The tense expression of the bald-browed old man slowly relaxed, as if relieved.

However, after the three figures revealed their true faces, his expression froze slightly.

Because the only cultivators who came were Mao Wenhan and the two quasi-god-transcendence cultivators who followed Mao Wenhan into the left door, and they did not see Master Qiye at all.

"Fellow Daoist Mao, where is Brother Qiye? Didn't he enter the bronze door on the left with you?"

The bald-browed old man asked with a frown.

"This time, Mao and Fellow Daoist Qiye were indeed traveling together, but on the way, we met 'Wen Tianqi'... Master Qiye left me to hunt down Wen Tianqi, and the two of us touched an ancient restriction together and disappeared."

Mao Wenhan said with an unpleasant expression.

"What? Wen Tianqi? Wen Tianqi has also come to this Demon-Fixing Cave?" Upon hearing this, Island Master Ye, who was standing in the corner and had ignored Mao Wenhan at first, could no longer sit still and spoke in surprise.

In the ears of the three hermits who had attained divine enlightenment, the three words "Wen Tianqi" did not just represent one person, but a force.

A force that condenses the divine power of the Holy Buddha Temple and the Great Snow Mountain.

Since Wen Tianqi is here, then the three great gods, Master Lan, the Golden Silkworm Snow Girl, and the Sky Eyebrow Snow Girl, might have also come to the "Golden Flame Island" together.

He couldn't help but take it very seriously!

Even if Master Lan and others did not come, "Wen Tianqi" alone would be enough to cause trouble, as this person is suspected of having killed the Lord of Huoyang Island.

"Brother Shilong, don't hesitate. If we wait for Wen Tianqi to arrive, our ascension to the spirit world may be ruined. Wen Tianqi is the descendant of Jiang Lingzi, so it's not surprising that he has some means to ascend to the upper world."

Island Master Ye said in a serious tone.

After hearing this, even though the bald-browed old man had doubts in his heart, he could only agree with it. He didn't want the sudden arrival of "Wen Tianqi" to ruin their good fortune.

But at this moment, he suddenly thought of something, his brows slightly frowned, and his body flashed, and he teleported to Lin Qiaodie behind Mao Wenhan and the side of another gray-robed monk.

His eyes flashed with sternness, and he reached for the gray-robed monk's head with one hand, intending to search his soul first to confirm whether what Mao Wenhan said was true or not.

Anyway, the casualties are all quasi-God-transforming cultivators, so it won't affect the overall situation.

The gray-robed monk who saw this scene seemed to be frightened and stared blankly at the bald-browed old man's dry claws grabbing straight towards his head.

However, at this moment.

The bald-browed old man who pounced on the gray-robed monk seemed to be hit by a huge counterattack. His waist suddenly bent, and he spurted out a mouthful of blood with a "puff" sound, and flew backwards like a kite with a broken string.

"I was right. There is indeed something fishy here." The bald-browed old man barely managed to stabilize his body in mid-air. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, glanced at the defensive talisman in his sleeve that had lost all its power, and said in a grim tone but with a hint of relief.

At this moment, the gray-robed monk also changed his expression and turned into a green-robed monk with light golden feathers around him. He said secretly, "What a pity."

This person was the Wei Tu who had agreed with Mao Wenhan to come here in a disguised form. Unfortunately, his disguise trick fooled the bald-browed old man once, but failed to fool him the second time.

As soon as they met, he was exposed by the vigilant bald-browed old man.

Of course, being exposed by the bald-browed old man was exactly what Wei Tu wanted. However, Wei Tu did not expect that the bald-browed old man had already taken precautions. When he was searching his soul at close range, he had already activated a fifth-order defensive talisman in advance, which prevented his sneak attack from being successful and only left a minor wound on his body.

——However, his disguise strategy this time was not a failure. At least he managed to get Mao Wenhan on his side.

After this incident, Mao Wenhan had become enemies with Island Master Ye and the bald-browed old man, and would no longer be tolerated by these two.

From the time the bald-browed old man suddenly rushed forward to the time Wei Tu revealed his true face, only half a breath passed. Therefore, when the bald-browed old man was beaten back by Wei Tu, the cultivators present were able to react.

But it is interesting to ponder.

When Island Master Ye and the bald-browed old man looked alert and as if they were facing a formidable enemy, the blind Taoist standing beside them suddenly moved and came to the side of Mao Wenhan, proving with practical actions that he would stand on the side of Wei Tu and Mao Wenhan.

In an instant, the strength comparison between the gods in the field reached two to three.

Of course, Wei Tu and the other two only had an advantage in quantity. In terms of the quality of their transformation into gods, they were not as good as the two great "recluse gods" - the old man with bald eyebrows and the island master Ye.

however--

At this moment, neither side acted rashly.

First, the two sides were similar in strength, and it was hard to say who would win if they fought rashly. Second, the "space crack" in the reception hall was related to the chance of ascension...

This is the "foundation of life" for both Island Master Ye and the bald-browed old man. They don't want to see an unexpected deviation in the space crack due to the battle between the two gods, which would ruin their ascension.

"Friend Wen, you and I can work together."

"I think that Brother Wen has been cultivating hard for so many years, and he also has the thought of ascending to heaven... Now the opportunity to ascend is right in front of you and me, why should we continue to compete with each other and miss such a good opportunity."

Island Master Ye suppressed the fear that flashed across his eyes and said with a faint smile.

He had only one purpose in exploring the Golden Flame Island, and that was to ascend to the upper realm.

As for whether to kill Wei Tu...

It was no longer within his consideration.

As long as he can ascend safely, he will not hesitate to give up some small profits even if it means letting him make elixirs for Master Qiye and the bald-browed old man.

"Island Master Ye is right. I came here this time because I heard that Island Master Ye wanted to explore Golden Flame Island and look for an opportunity to ascend..."

"This Golden Flame Island was also told to me by Senior Jiang Lingzi. It is a perfect place to sneak across the border. It is impossible for Island Master Ye to have all the glory."

Wei Tu always tells lies.

However, when these words fell into the ears of Island Master Ye and the bald-browed old man, they did not mean the truth. After all, after the black market auction on Xuanfeng Island, the fact that they were going to Jinyan Island had already been leaked through the mouths of those Nascent Soul cultivators who escaped from the island. It was not unpredictable that it was accidentally known by Wei Tu.

And Wei Tu has the "advice" of Jiang Lingzi, a senior from the upper realm, and knows some secrets of the human world...which is also within the foreseeable range.

Of course, they both had their suspicions that Wei Tu was the “junior” who knew the transfer formation of the Dingmo Cave.

However, even if this is confirmed to be true, Wei Tu would not be able to go against the two of them on the direction of the major event of "ascending to the upper realm"!

No cultivator would refuse to ascend to heaven in broad daylight!
"In that case, let's work together to open the seal of this space crack. Using the power of the formation, we can change the destination of this space passage to the spirit world!"

Island Master Ye invited Wei Tu to cooperate.

After he finished speaking, the bald-browed old man who had "joined forces" with Island Master Ye frowned slightly, but deep down, he was also secretly hoping that Wei Tu would agree.

At this moment, both of them coincidentally ignored the "life and death" of Master Qiye.

Under the temptation of ascension, they can let go of even the revenge for the murder of their father and mother, let alone the life and death of a mere good friend.

"Of course, Wen also hopes to ascend to the spiritual world through this spatial crack."

Wei Tu nodded slightly and agreed.

But at the same time as he agreed, he also noticed the word "seal" mentioned by Island Master Ye, and couldn't help but frowned, wondering where Fu Zhizhou was now.

When he knew about this "Reception Hall", he thought that Fu Zhizhou had taken the risk to "leave" here. After all, as a half-demon, going to the ancient demon world was equivalent to ascension.

Now, since this space crack is sealed, it is impossible for Fu Zhizhou to open it with his strength.

This seal is not the ancient prohibition in the Qibingtai, and it does not belong to the Demon Realm - judging from its appearance, it is more like a seal left here by ancient monks to suppress the demon monks from entering the human world through this space crack.

Thinking of this, his mind moved, and his spiritual consciousness approached the "Black Wolf Taoist" standing in the hall, asking this cultivator whether he followed the blind Taoist into this place before or after Island Master Ye, and whether he had seen any suspicious figures.

"Before Island Master Ye. As for... the figures, I didn't see any suspicious figures."

Taoist Black Wolf was stunned and answered truthfully.

Hearing this, Wei Tu felt relieved, knowing that Fu Zhizhou might have secretly hidden somewhere and did not die. After all, the bronze door on the left where he came from was the place where Fu Zhizhou was suspected to have entered. Since Fu Zhizhou's body was not found here, there was no possibility that Fu Zhizhou had died.

"Third brother, I'm here." Suddenly, Fu Zhizhou's voice sounded in Wei Tu's ears.

He was startled, and following Fu Zhizhou's guidance, a green light flashed between his eyebrows. In the demonic energy that filled the hall, he finally saw a black dragon-like Nascent Soul about the size of a foot, hiding inside. (End of this chapter)