Lingxiao Immortal Clan.

"This beast is courting death!"

"Our cultivators, put aside all your affairs and fight with all your might to save Peng Yun's life, or else... you will all be buried with Peng Yun!"

The old patriarch, Ling Yunhong, was furious and immediately gave a death order to all the family cultivators who were participating in the battle.

His relationship with Ling Pengyun was extremely deep; he had long regarded Ling Pengyun as his own direct descendant. Moreover, Ling Pengyun possessed great opportunities and was currently in his prime, with a promising future, making him the hope of the family.

He was extremely worried about Ling Pengyun, who was in danger.

He no longer cared about the other powerful evil spirits or demons within the Purple Mist Mountain Range; he had only one thought in his mind: to protect Ling Pengyun.

No matter the cost, this matter must be accomplished.

Otherwise, he would have lived a life full of regrets.

Immediately, he consumed a very special, mid-grade fifth-tier "Lingxiao Ascension Pill".

This pill was refined by him, and its effects are similar to the one that Xiong Jun took before, but it is not as strong.

However, its quality is quite good, and the old patriarch also worked very hard, even activating an additional method to enhance its strength.

In addition, his cultivation level was relatively high, so his cultivation level temporarily rose to the peak of the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Immediately afterwards, he transferred all his powerful cultivation into his natal Lingxiao Renshui Furnace, and summoned countless incomparably sharp Lingxiao Renshui flying knives to sweep out and help rescue Ling Pengyun.

Those Ren Water Flying Knives were incredibly tough, extremely sharp, numerous, and extremely powerful.

Moreover, the Lingxiao Renshui Furnace has comprehensive effects and is also helpful for alchemy. It is extremely suitable for alchemists like the old clan chief who are skilled in water-based alchemy. When necessary, it can summon a lot of Renshui and slowly quench the impurities in the spiritual medicine in a special way, which can even increase the success rate of alchemy.

The only drawback is that the alchemy process takes a relatively long time, about two to three times longer than the usual fire-based alchemy process.

However, this is not a problem for mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators like the old patriarch who have ample lifespan.

Moreover, the benefits this brings are truly immense.

Therefore, ever since the old patriarch Ling Yunhong embarked on the path of water-based alchemy, he has been diligently cultivating this art. He even became a mid-grade fifth-level alchemist at a young age, and used this method to refine many high-level pills for the family.

In addition, the old patriarch had been cultivating in seclusion in the family for many years, and his strength was extraordinary. He was also the oldest member of the family. Even Ling Pengyun treated him with great respect. He held a high position and great power in the family.

Furthermore, Ling Pengyun, who is currently facing a crisis, is the pillar of the family. If something happens to him, it will inevitably cause a lot of trouble.

Therefore, the hundreds of millions of cultivators from the clan who participated in this battle strongly agreed with the old patriarch's decision.

"We are willing to obey your orders, Elder Chief, and you can rest assured that we will do our utmost to rescue Ancestor Pengyun."

"..."

The hundreds of millions of family cultivators looked solemn and extremely determined.

Instead, they temporarily abandoned their fight against the evil spirits and demons in the Purple Mist Mountain Range and went to help Ling Pengyun.

“Pengyun is truly blessed. With such a family and the help of his virtuous wife and other clansmen, how can he not prosper on the path to greatness?”

"After all, he is also my half-disciple. Now that he is in trouble, I, as his half-master, cannot stand idly by."

"Xingqing, bring the rest of the disciples and come help."

Seeing Ling's actions, Ancestor Xinghai's brows were full of appreciation, and he immediately called on his sect's fifth-rank high-grade array master, Elder Xingqing, for help.

Then, he used a method to enhance his strength, raising his cultivation level and unleashing the Star Sea Pavilion's most treasured treasure, the Sea Dragon Banner, as well as the Star Sea Bronze Bell, among other things.

He even summoned a large number of defensive talismans to protect Ling Pengyun.

"Understood, Master."

Elder Xingqing was a disciple of Ancestor Xinghai, and Ancestor Xinghai treated him very well, so he always respected him greatly.

Furthermore, having developed a deep friendship with Ling Pengyun through countless battles, he was also inclined to help Ling Pengyun and immediately offered his assistance.

Moreover, he is extremely skilled, being a fifth-tier high-grade array master. He had already reforged his natal array to the fifth-tier high-grade level, and he could even summon several powerful protective arrays from the Cangxuan Flying Boat fleet to assist him.

Indirectly, the strength he unleashed was no weaker than that of an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator at the peak of their cultivation.

In addition, he activated some battle formations, gathering the power of all ordinary cultivators in the Star Sea Pavilion, causing their power to surge.

'Hey! Did everyone go help out?'

"However, Fellow Daoist Pengyun must not be harmed."

'It seems it's time to stretch our muscles a bit.'

Although the late-stage Nascent Soul Sword Cultivator from the Righteous Path Alliance was somewhat afraid of Xiong Jun, whose strength had suddenly increased, he was even more worried about Ling Pengyun's safety, so he brought his own disciples to help.

The same applies to the other forces in the Cangxuan Realm.

In an instant, the entire Cangxuan lineage and the billions of cultivators from the Cangxuan Realm who participated in the battle united as one, with the sole objective of rescuing Ling Pengyun.

Numerous defensive measures immediately emerged, firmly protecting Ling Pengyun.

Moreover, countless attacks bombarded Xiong Jun's powerful divine ability, "Silver Moon Sky-Piercing Claw," completely engulfing him.

Immediately afterwards, waves of violent spiritual energy spread in all directions, creating countless ripples.

During this time, although the Silver Moon Sky-Piercing Claw technique was powerful, it was actually unable to withstand the attacks of so many powerful individuals and cultivators, and was gradually shattered.

Ultimately, they transformed into streaks of spiritual light and dissipated from this world.

"No!"

The Silver Moon Bear King lost its strongest move, and its expression changed drastically. The previous move had consumed nearly 90% of its demonic power, and it was powerless to use it again. It could only barely survive.

It's not even possible for it to continue hunting Ling Pengyun; it would be difficult to even protect itself.

Moreover, its formidable cultivation was achieved through various means, such as burning its lifespan and other fundamental resources, and those methods burned its resources relatively quickly.

I'm afraid that in less than ten breaths, its essence will be burned out, and its surging strength will be completely exhausted.

“Those Cangxuan lineage cultivators are truly a bad thing.”

Seeing the actions of the Cangxuan lineage, Xiong Jun gritted his teeth in anger.

However, it did feel a little envious of this.

Previously, when it encountered a crisis, its kin in the Purple Mist Mountain Range did their best to help it, and even powerful evil ghosts such as the Heavenly Thunder Ghost Lord also provided assistance.

However, the support from the Heavenly Thunder Ghost Lord and other evil spirits was far less than that from the Cangxuan lineage and the Cangxuan Realm in rescuing Ling Pengyun; at most, they only spared three or four tenths of their strength to help.

'If those evil spirits within the Purple Miasma Mountain Range had also lent me their full support before, I fear I wouldn't be in this predicament today.'

Silver Moon Bear sighed helplessly.

One side rejoices while the other grieves.

With the help of the Cangxuan lineage, Ling Pengyun was able to catch his breath.

"Madam, her family, and even Ancestor Xinghai are truly reliable. If it weren't for their help, I fear I would have perished this time."

Ling Pengyun secretly rejoiced.

Furthermore, after enduring the attack of Xiong Jun's Silver Moon Sky-Piercing Claw, although he barely survived, his condition was not good. His Black Dragon Armor was almost ruined, covered in cracks and damaged to its core. Without the timely assistance of high-grade precious iron and a high-level weapon refiner, it would probably turn into a pile of scrap iron in no time.

All his defensive talismans and other protective measures were also broken.

Moreover, nearly 70% of his bones and muscles had been shattered by the immense force.

He had countless small wounds on his body, from which large amounts of blood gushed out.

His breath grew weaker and weaker, his face turned as white as paper, as if he would kick the bucket at any moment.

Fortunately, he has gained a lot of opportunities over the years.

In addition, his wife Yan Siyi was a high-level spiritual chef and the old clan leader was a high-level alchemist. Indirectly, he obtained a large number of high-level healing pills.

Then, as if money were no object, he consumed dozens of mid-grade fifth-level healing spiritual items and dozens of fifth-level healing medicinal meals.

A powerful healing force suddenly appeared within him, quickly stabilizing his injuries.

"Next, it's estimated that with several more decades of quiet recuperation, he should be able to recover from those injuries."

Ling Pengyun felt a sense of relief as he examined his internal condition, but he also felt a pang of heartache.

After all, the healing items he had previously consumed were of extraordinary value, and when added together, they were roughly equivalent to the entire fortune of a veteran late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Moreover, due to his previous excessive consumption of those spiritual items, the high-level healing spiritual items on his body had already healed seventy to eighty percent of his injuries.

If he were to suffer injuries like today again, his condition would likely be extremely dire.

"We must proceed cautiously from now on, and we must seize the opportunity to quickly acquire some high-level healing items; otherwise, it would be extremely unwise."

After making a plan, Ling Pengyun immediately used the Netherworld Blade to quickly return to the Cangxuan Flying Boat Group, which was protected by many powerful protective formations, and landed on one of the family's flying boats.

Only then did he feel relieved.

After all, those protective formations are extremely powerful and gather hundreds of millions of cultivators, making them relatively safe.

Then, he noticed that Yan Siyi and other relatives had all used methods to enhance their strength at great cost, which greatly depleted their lifespan and other resources. He felt a pang of sadness.

"Gentlemen, thank you so much for your rescue. I will always remember this kindness."

"..."

Ling Pengyun quickly sent a telepathic message to express his gratitude and then took out some special spiritual items to restore essence and blood, which he handed over to Yan Siyi and the others.

Because of their unique effects and high grade, these spiritual objects are more potent.

In addition, the time it took for Yan Siyi and the others to use such a costly technique was relatively short, so the consumption was not particularly large.

Most of them were in a relatively good situation.

However, there is a special case: Ling Pengxing, the sword cultivator of the Ghost Dao in the family.

Previously, in addition to burning his lifespan and other essential elements, he also burned the sword soul essence that only a Nascent Soul sword cultivator possessed.

But the Sword Soul is special after all.

Neither Ling Pengyun, nor his family, nor even Ling Pengxing himself possessed any spiritual objects capable of restoring such an origin.

Ling Pengxing's sword soul is currently quite weak, and his path of cultivation is unstable as a result. Not only is his cultivation level showing signs of falling to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, but because he cultivates the path of sword cultivation, if he cannot repair his sword soul in time, even if he cultivates diligently, he will be like a deflated balloon, making it difficult to make any progress.

Upon closer examination, his situation was not much better than Ling Pengyun's before.

“Brother Pengxing, your current predicament is ultimately due to me. In the future, even if I have to search the entire Ghost Realm and even the Heavenly River Realm, I will definitely find some spiritual items to restore your sword soul and help you return to your former glory.”

Ling Pengyun relinquished his promise.

"Pengyun, you don't need to be so polite. As long as you are alright, I'm relieved."

Seeing that Ling Pengyun was temporarily out of danger, Ling Pengxing felt the weight on his body disappear, and he felt much lighter. A smile appeared on his usually icy face.

After a few more casual words, the group turned their attention back to the bear.

Ling Pengyun also used some of his remaining strength to unleash some techniques, which he then used to attack Xiong Jun.

Although his injuries were quite severe and he could not fully exert his strength, he could still barely exert two or three tenths of his strength, which was enough to cause some obstacles for Xiong Jun.

In addition, while the Cangxuan lineage was making every effort to suppress Xiong Jun, the evil spirits and demons in the Purple Mist Mountain Range tried their best to stop them, but their strength was no match for that of the Cangxuan lineage.

In addition, the Silver Moon Bear Lord is currently lacking in strength.

They would then find it difficult to reverse the situation.

As time went on, the Silver Moon Bear's condition worsened, and it gradually fell into a period of weakness due to the secret technique that enhanced its strength.

Its surging demonic power instantly dissipated, and it even weakened at a visible speed, its lifespan also decreased, directly going from its prime to old age.

Its back was hunched, its hair had become dry, and its once strong body had become skin and bones, as if it had been drained dry.

'good chance.'

Ling Pengyun and the other billions of cultivators of the Cangxuan lineage seized this opportunity and launched an even more rapid offensive.

Finally, they blasted the Silver Moon Bear Lord into a bloody pulp.

'If you ruin my body, you won't get away with it either,'

Silver Moon Bear King's weakened primordial spirit narrowly escaped death and flew out from among the large pieces of flesh.

Knowing it could not escape, it flew rapidly toward the Cangxuan Flying Boat fleet with the determination to die, silently chanting incantations, intentionally detonating its primordial spirit to unleash its final brilliance in an attempt to shatter the protective formations of the Cangxuan Flying Boat fleet and take some cultivators down with it.

'That bear really is a madman.'

Within the group of flying boats amidst the pine trees, Ling Pengyun gazed into the distance at Xiong Jun's actions, as if he had anticipated them.

He then quickly unleashed over a hundred unique fifth-tier spirit-locking talismans, along with other high-level spiritual treasures capable of influencing the primordial spirit, together with Ancestor Xinghai and others.

However, Xiong Jun's primordial spirit was in a weakened state, so it was unable to resist and was directly sealed, which was extremely comical.

'Let me out if you dare!'

"Watch as I blow you all up!"

'...'

The bear king's primordial spirit continued to curse, venting his resentment.

'A clown.'

'Fortunately, we destroyed its physical body and sealed its primordial spirit in time, so about 20-30% of its primordial spirit essence remains, which is not bad. Even if it's difficult to use it as the main ingredient to refine high-grade fifth-rank top-quality spiritual items, combined with its physical body, it can probably be used to refine one or two batches of special fifth-rank high-grade broken-level spiritual items.'

"In addition, his two fifth-grade top-quality spiritual treasures, Silver Moon Mountain and Silver Moon Armor, are also quite good. The only drawback is that the two treasures were damaged during the previous battle and need a long time to be nurtured to recover."

Upon seeing this, Ling Pengyun was overjoyed. He quickly joined Xinghai Ancestor and the others to carefully store Xiong Jun's primordial spirit and collect his corpse and spiritual treasures.

...(End of chapter)