Walking alone with a sword, slaying ghosts and gods

Chapter 532 Golden Cicada and Jade Dew Entrust Life and Death, A Single Thought of Sword's Courage Settles Worldly Fate (Seeking Rewards and Subscriptions!)

Inside the Grand Hall of Yunxiao Zhenyue, the jade banquet was over, but the spiritual fruits still smelled sweet. The immortal tea brewed with spiritual spring water emitted wisps of steam, reflecting the soft starlight streaming from the ceiling.

Outside the ship, the faint, desolate aura and stellar magnetic fluctuations lingered after the battle had just ended on the warship "Giant Spirit," making the tranquility inside the hall all the more precious.

Although the group of friends were not entirely satisfied, they knew that this was the front line of the sect's pioneering work, and they took their leave one after another.

Wan Shuang'er deliberately lingered a step behind, taking light steps to sit on a futon near Lu Cheng. Her slender fingers held a teacup, her eyes sparkling with a hint of liveliness and cunning.

"Senior Brother Lu, during the banquet just now, we talked about the anecdotes of the Void Returning cultivator. Junior Sister still has something to say. Shuang'er is thinking that she should explain it to Senior Brother in detail."

Lu Cheng sat upright behind the jade table, and said without hesitation, "Junior Sister, please speak."

He always valued this junior sister Wan. Although her talent and cultivation were not top-notch, her status and connections were special, which was difficult for many veteran Nascent Soul cultivators to match. She was an important source of information for him in the Taiqing Sect and even the Earth Immortal Realm.

Moreover, her painstaking planning and scheming were ultimately for the purpose of avenging her parents, and this very intention alone deserves higher regard.

Upon hearing this, Wan Shuang'er took a deep breath, lowered her voice, and spoke with a rare seriousness and sigh:
"Senior Brother Lu is learned and knowledgeable, so he should know that the classification of races in the heavens is not fixed. For example, in the mortal realm, humans are used to calling all non-human beings and monsters that have taken human form 'demons'. But the blue sheep and the tiger and leopard have completely different bloodlines and natures, so how could they really regard each other as the same race? It is just a general name that humans have given from their own perspective."

Wan Shuang'er paused at this point, then continued:
"In the Earthly Immortal Realm, and even in this place where all the heavens meet, the strength of races varies greatly, so there is a strict hierarchy, and many true spirits dominate the world. For example, the dragon race looks down on all the heavens, regards all spirits as grass, enslaves weak races, and even imprisons human cultivators as pets. In such an environment, if anyone dares to confuse those weak races enslaved and whipped by the dragon race with the true dragon race, they will probably bring about a great disaster, and a bloody racial war is not out of the question."

In the mortal realm, many human cultivators even classify the dragon and phoenix races as demons. However, in the Earthly Immortal Realm, both the dragon and phoenix races are incredibly powerful. The dragon race enjoys enslaving many weaker races as slaves. If human cultivators in the Earthly Immortal Realm dare to classify these races as demons along with the dragon race, it could even trigger a war between the two races.

Lu Cheng once used the Four Symbols Sealing Spirit Talisman Formation to kill a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Sky-Patrolling Demon Bull Clan when he was in the Nascent Soul stage. That Sky-Patrolling Demon Bull was powerful enough to move mountains, had fierce attacks, and was a formidable force. It was one of the top 100 races in the Earthly Immortal Realm.

However, according to the classification of the mortal world, they are actually just the Bull Demon Clan, a branch of the demon race.

'Junior Sister Wan Shuang'er's evasive remarks are a test of my attitude towards other races, and it must be related to what I'm about to say.'

Lu Cheng understood Wan Shuang'er's mindset. She had served him for so many years, hoping that he could help her avenge her parents in the future.

Therefore, they only seek to continuously improve their own image and certainly do not want to lower it due to certain events.

Therefore, Lu Cheng said directly: "These divisions of races, high and low, are nothing more than the reality of the survival of the fittest and the strong defining the rules. They are all sentient beings, but their magical power and cultivation levels are different."

Relieved that her cautious probing had received a clear response from her senior brother, Wan Shuang'er breathed a sigh of relief and changed the subject, returning to the main topic:

"The Venerable Returning to Emptiness senior I'm about to tell you about is a Supreme Elder of the Golden Cicada Clan. The Golden Cicada Clan has a mysterious bloodline and is born with an amazing affinity for Daoist arts, allowing them to cultivate at a speed far exceeding that of ordinary people."

"However, the balance of Heaven has a fatal flaw in this race—their innate lifespan is extremely short! Even if they reach the Nascent Soul stage, their lifespan is far less than half that of human cultivators of the same level. Moreover, their race inherits an ancient and domineering innate divine ability called: 'Annihilation of the Brahma'!"

"Extinction of Brahma? This method seems to have some Buddhist meaning." Lu Cheng raised an eyebrow slightly, already sensing the tragic meaning contained in the name.

“Indeed, Senior Brother Lu has keen insight.” Wan Shuang’er nodded solemnly and continued:

"Once activated, this divine power can burn away all remaining life force and essence in a very short time, triggering a resonance with the laws of heaven and earth, causing one's cultivation, magical power, and realm to surge dramatically, instantly rising to the limit of one's potential. Its power is immense! Even ordinary late-stage Void Returning cultivators would find it difficult to escape severe injury or even death if struck head-on by this divine power!"

"That Elder Jin Chan had to take a desperate gamble and use the 'annihilation breath' technique to fight against one or more powerful enemies in order to ensure the survival of his clan. Although he successfully repelled and even severely injured his enemies and saved his clan, the price he paid was exhaustion! Now he is old and frail, hanging by a thread, and is only kept alive by longevity pills and his inner obsession."

"Elder Jin Chan's greatest concern in this life is the safety of his only beloved daughter, Princess Jin Chan. Knowing the dangers of his clan's supernatural powers, he fears his daughter will suffer the same fate. Therefore, he has always restricted her cultivation of Daoist arts, focusing only on strengthening her foundation. With Princess Jin Chan's current cultivation level, even if she wanted to unleash the 'annihilation of Brahma Breath,' she would find it difficult to overcome a truly powerful enemy, and would only needlessly sacrifice her life. A parent's heart is far-reaching. He wants to find a Daoist partner for his daughter who can protect her throughout her life, whose path is bright, and whose heart is reliable!"

Wan Shuang'er was extremely cautious. She first used words to test Lu Cheng and make sure he did not look down on or despise the foreign races before finally choosing to tell him everything.

"This Princess Jinchan is said to be exceptionally beautiful, with a radiant moonlight and unparalleled intelligence. If Senior Brother Lu is willing to form this auspicious bond with the Jinchan clan, Elder Jinchan will not only entrust his beloved daughter to you, but will also bestow upon you his entire fortune of millions accumulated over a lifetime to aid your future cultivation!"

The four essentials for cultivating immortality are method, location, companion, and wealth. Lu City has no shortage of method, location, and companion. If one could obtain the assistance of a Void Returning cultivator with their wealth, it would be like adding wings to a tiger, greatly increasing one's cultivation potential.

Moreover, it was merely a matter of taking a concubine. If Elder Jin Chan were in his prime, he would naturally be unwilling, but now he had no choice.

Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them.

Lu Cheng, with his keen intellect, instantly grasped all the key points.

It wasn't that the old cicada was unwilling to teach his daughter cultivation, but rather that he feared his own sacrifice would be repeated in his daughter's life.

He suppressed his daughter's magical power to a relatively low level, so that even if she wanted to use that suicidal supernatural power, it would be tantamount to suicide and meaningless.

Elder Jin Chan now needs a powerful enough protective umbrella, someone who can ensure his daughter can continue her cultivation peacefully after losing her father, until she achieves mastery of the Dao and truly possesses the power to protect herself and utilize her innate talent, so that she can be fearless in the face of external enemies.

"Does Junior Sister mean for me to become Princess Golden Cicada's protector?" Lu Cheng's tone was calm, revealing no emotion.

Wan Shuang'er said frankly, "Senior Brother's mind is as clear as a mirror; that's exactly right. What Elder Jin Chan seeks is not an ordinary marriage, but a virtuous cultivator who can protect his daughter's life and path through trials and tribulations! With Senior Brother's current status and cultivation, commanding the Giant Spirit Starship and the Xuanhuang Pagoda, and being a Dao Child of our human race with a thriving reputation, you are the best choice in Elder Jin Chan's eyes." She winked playfully and said:

"Moreover, that Princess Jin Chan is truly peerless in beauty and grace. If you see her, Senior Brother, you will certainly not be disappointed."

"Oh?" Lu Cheng looked at Wan Shuang'er with great interest: "Judging from your tone, Junior Sister, you seem to have quite a relationship with this Golden Cicada Princess, and even the Golden Cicada clan?"

Wan Shuang'er smiled sweetly upon hearing this, her smile blooming like a spring flower: "Senior brother, you know me. My skills may be meager, but I excel at making friends and am well-informed. In the Immortal Realm, I'm always able to hear whispers and whispers among the various clans, in the markets and secret gatherings, and among all walks of life. After the Golden Cicada Clan suffered a great calamity, the elders' plan to choose a husband for the princess, though kept secret, is not entirely confidential. I know the inside story and am willing to act as a matchmaker for you, senior brother, so I'm quite confident. I can even arrange for the Golden Cicada Princess to meet you first."

Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng considered it briefly and then slowly nodded, saying, "In that case, I'll trouble you, Junior Sister, to do this for me."

Upon hearing this, Wan Shuang'er put down her teacup and said seriously, "This matter should be handled sooner rather than later. Elder Jin Chan doesn't have much time left, and it is said that he will publicly choose a husband within the next three months at Jin Chan Valley in Qingwu Realm. Once the news is released, many talented young men will probably flock to him. If you are truly interested, Senior Brother, Shuang'er can introduce you and try to meet Elder Jin Chan and the Princess as soon as possible to gain an advantage."

After saying this, Wan Shuang'er got up to take her leave.

The million-dollar collection of valuables... the life's savings of the Supreme Elder of the Golden Cicada Clan, its value is immeasurable, and will undoubtedly be a huge help to Lu Cheng's subsequent path to ascending to the Earthly Immortal Realm.

Princess Jinchan possesses unparalleled beauty and is also intertwined with the fate of her entire clan. Protecting her and forging alliances with the clan aligns with his long-term strategy as the Dao Child of the Human Race to expand his influence.

Of course, this is also a considerable responsibility. Accepting this task means protecting a racial heir with a cursed talent for the long years to come.

The enemies of Elder Jin Chan and the rivals of the Jin Chan clan are all subsequent causes and effects. If these are not thoroughly investigated, this matter can only be left unresolved.

Taking this concubine is no longer just a personal matter; it concerns the reputation of the Taiqing Sect and may even affect the complex power struggle within the Earthly Immortal Realm.

Advantages and disadvantages, gains and losses, and all sorts of causes and effects rapidly swirled, were weighed, and deduced in Lu Cheng's mind.

Lu Cheng wouldn't rely solely on Wan Shuang'er as a source of information. He would also send his subordinates to investigate many matters. At least for now, the matter was still unresolved.

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

During the past two weeks, Lu Cheng sent his trusted confidants to investigate the matter, and the intelligence they gathered from various parties was basically consistent with what Wan Shuang'er had said.

On this day, Lu Cheng sat upright on a futon, his eyes slightly closed. With a slight thought, his powerful divine sense, like invisible water, swept across the entire "Giant Spirit" warship in an instant, confirming that all defensive formations were functioning normally, everything was undamaged, and the disciples on board were on duty in an orderly manner.

But the next moment, he appeared in the most central bridge control room of the "Giant Spirit" ship.

This room is located on the top floor of the ship's tower, with a crystal-clear dome that overlooks the entire ship and the vast wilderness.

Below is not a traditional steering wheel instrument, but a huge celestial globe that looks like it was cast from galaxies.

The celestial globe slowly rotates, with billions of points of light representing the trajectories of stars, the tides of primordial energy, the landscape of the desolate region, and even the breath of life—a complex and profound phenomenon.

Dozens of Nascent Soul and even Deity Transformation realm stewards, dressed in Taiqing Daoist robes and possessing profound auras, were intently manipulating the star instrument nodes, constantly absorbing the subtle spiritual energy flow gathered from all parts of the ship, adjusting the ship's navigation, defense, and spiritual energy circulation to ensure that this behemoth could move steadily forward in the perilous wilderness.

"Ship Master!" The leading Nascent Soul deacon, an old Taoist priest with the Taoist name Yuan Qi, saw Lu Cheng appear silently and immediately led everyone to bow respectfully.

Lu Cheng held a high position in the Taiqing Sect and was responsible for overseeing the reclamation of a region, earning him the respect and awe of everyone.

“No need for formalities during the service.” Lu Cheng’s voice was gentle, yet it carried a calming power. He approached the Celestial Instrument, his gaze sharp as a sword, piercing through its dazzling appearance and landing on the very core of the spiritual energy circulation.

Then, he suddenly gave the order: "Determine the location 90,000 li to the southwest."

"I obey my orders."

All the deacons and monks present were simply following orders and carrying out their duties.

As the entire warship's power converged and was deployed, the celestial globe displayed a scene from 90,000 li away in just a short time:

Buzz—whoosh—! ! !
Suddenly, a deep, desolate roar, carrying an ancient and savage aura, came from the deep darkness to the southwest of the ship without warning, as if millions of war drums were beating at the same time!
The roar contained a peculiar penetrating power, instantly ignoring the giant ship's powerful mental protective barrier and directly shaking the minds of all the cultivators present!

In an instant, the entire celestial globe flashed wildly, and the circle of light that represented the warning area, which was originally dim, instantly turned into a dazzling scarlet, and the alarm array emitted a sharp and urgent long siren!
"Reporting to the ship's lord..." A Nascent Soul cultivator responsible for outer domain reconnaissance said in a voice filled with barely suppressed horror:
“A large-scale high-energy life reaction has been discovered in an unknown area to the southwest! The number of life forms is unknown! They are approaching us at an extremely high speed! The energy level is approaching... approaching the pressure of the Void Returning Realm! It may be... multiple!” His face turned ashen.

"It's the ancient beast horde migrating!" Deacon Yuan Qi, with his extensive experience, instantly grasped the situation, his tone extremely grave.
"Judging from this commotion, there must be hundreds of millions! Captain, what should we do? Fight or retreat?!"

The atmosphere in the entire "Nine Heavens Palace" instantly became as heavy as iron. All the deacons' gazes were focused on that imposing figure.

If there hadn't been prior warning, the ship's captain wouldn't have arrived suddenly and issued the detection order so abruptly.

Lu Cheng's gaze pierced through the transparent dome of the control room, landing in the direction from which the roar came. That void was as dark as ink, yet at this moment, it seemed as if countless silent, walking mountains of destruction were awakening in the darkness, crushing down upon them.

"avoid?"

"The giant ship is clearing the land, and it is time to sweep away all obstacles. Since it is an ancient beast, its flesh, body, and core are rare treasures. Why should we cultivators fear a battle?"

"Your disciple obeys."

At Lu Cheng Daoist's command, all the cultivators in the bridge control room, including Deacon Yuan Qi, responded immediately. ...

The vast and desolate chaotic void of the Earthly Immortal Realm is where the giant spirit ship hovers, resembling a floating metal continent, pressing down on the surrounding stardust and dust until they are frozen in place.

Lu Cheng stood on the star-gazing platform at the very front of the bridge, his Taoist robe fluttering in the wind.

Deputy Deacon Yuan Qi stood respectfully to one side, the jade array plate in his hand shimmering with spiritual light, faithfully reflecting the devastating torrent rushing tens of thousands of miles to the southwest.

In the scene shown by the Azure Jade Array Plate, tens of millions of ancient beasts, carrying primordial chaotic energy, surged past, stirring up a dust storm that swept up several small mountains, which were silently crushed into dust.

That chaotic, malevolent wind was like an invisible millstone, or the gaping maw of a greedy creature, pulling, devouring, grinding, and annihilating everything in its path!
Among the horde of beasts, several enormous shadowy figures possessed the most terrifying auras, each emanating a Void-Returning pressure that caused even the ship's elemental array to tremble slightly.
Some have long necks like jade pillars reaching to the sky, covered with sharp spikes; others have three heads and six claws, their bodies covered in iron scales; still others have round bodies like spheres, with huge mouths filled with fangs!
One of the giant monsters, with the head of a dragon and the body of a crocodile, was particularly ferocious. With a casual flick of its massive tail, it whipped the surrounding ancient beasts into a rain of blood!
Daoist Yuanqi's expression was solemn, and he said in a deep voice:

"Captain, it's confirmed to be the 'Collapse Tide of Annihilation,' spearheaded by nine Void Returning level savage beasts, carrying tens of millions of ferocious creatures. They are moving towards the 'Heavenly Furnace Realm,' and based on their trajectory, they will crash into the 'Seven Peaks of Cloud Waves' outer wall of the Heavenly Furnace in three days..."

Lu Cheng's gaze was as cold as a deep pool, reflecting the seemingly world-destroying surging tide of beasts in the jade disc image.

"Turn the giant spirit around, lock onto the core arrowhead, charge the main gun at 70%, and fully activate the auxiliary guns. Inform the entire ship that a bloody battle is imminent, and invoke the 'Suppressing the Mountain' spell." The voice was calm, yet it struck the hearts of everyone like the clash of metal, carrying an undeniable intent to intercept.

The giant flying ship could easily evade, but afterwards, the territory upon which the sect's human comrades and cultivators depended for survival would have to face this overwhelming sea of ​​beasts.

Even if one cannot block them all, one must at least reduce them by one or two; otherwise, what benefit is there in being in that position?
As commands were issued, the dormant magical vortex turbines inside the ship suddenly became violent.

Lower-ranking disciples ran through the passageways covered with runes, pouring their magical power into the pre-set conversion hub in the bridge center without reservation.

The mid-level cultivators sat upright on the altars at each node, their hands forming hand seals, chanting the "Divine Might Giant Spirit Mountain-Opening and Purification Mantra" with voices as loud as bells and drums, which flowed layer upon layer into the core hub of the ship spirit.

The vast spiritual energy of the spirit stones, mixed with the cultivators' magical power, roared and thundered within the massive, forged keel of the ship.

Om-!
Hundreds of millions of fine, dark blue spiritual patterns lit up one after another on the surface of the ship, and the dull rhythm, like the rotation of stars, became increasingly heavy.

The massive ship slowly tilted its angle in deep space, its dark and cold metal body seemingly coming to life, its huge and ferocious ram "Mountain Shattering Ridge" pointing directly at the core of the surging sea of ​​beasts!
In the light screen projected from the bridge dome, the projections of several Void Returning Ancient Wild Beasts roaring ferociously were firmly locked onto by scarlet light spots.

Seven thousand miles!
A chaotic beast tide, as swift as thunder, broke through the boundaries of the void. A foul, stench-filled wind, carrying a chaotic and violent will, charged forward first. The savage, malevolent energy, as solid as a substance, crashed into the invisible barrier on the outer layer of the giant ship, stirring up layers of golden ripples!

"Fire, main guns, main ship!" Lu Cheng ordered in a low voice.

The jet-black cannon barrel at the bow, thicker than a palace pillar, suddenly erupted with blindingly bright white lightning. A lightning bolt, condensed to its maximum, tore through the darkness and slammed into the surging torrent!
Boom-! ! ! !

The frenzy of white and black clashed violently in the void. Countless annihilation runes struggled and shattered in the pure yang exorcising lightning. The aftershocks shot out like ten thousand divine weapons scraping against the ship's shields, emitting a tooth-grinding shriek.

The stalemate lasted less than half a breath. The lightning containing the true meaning of the destruction of the giant spirit was ultimately slightly inferior to the evil aura jointly unleashed by the ancient beasts. It was torn apart and devoured inch by inch by the torrent of black jade!
The divine light of the escort ship dimmed rapidly under the impact of the viscous ink flow, and the spirit wailed. Etching marks even faintly appeared on several edges of the ship's armor.

"Boundless Xuanhuang, command!" Lu Cheng pointed his sword at the top of his head. A phantom image shot into the sky, instantly transforming into a nine-story Xuanhuang Pagoda a thousand feet tall.

Although it is merely a protective magic item, it is a supreme immortal treasure whose value is comparable to that of the entire giant spirit ship.

The Xuanhuang Pagoda hung directly above the giant ship, with countless streams of Xuanhuang energy condensing into a curtain at its base. The heavy, ancient, and all-encompassing aura spread out, instantly stabilizing the shaky shields of the giant ship. Wherever the Xuanhuang energy reached, the torrent of black jade was forcibly parted as if encountering a reef, surging around the ship.

The beast horde, spurred on and thwarted by the Pure Yang Demon-Slaying Thunder Cannon, became even more frenzied!
Millions of wild beasts roared in unison, and the terrifying resonance caused the void to tremble endlessly for thousands of miles.

Two colossal beasts, each as large as a mountain, with three heads and six claws and covered in dark golden scales, lunged out, waving their sharp claws to grab at you!

The sharp claws easily tore several ripples and cracks in the light shield at the stern of the ship. The central head of the three-headed golden-scaled beast suddenly opened wide, and a pure golden "Immortal-Slaying Glow" shot out, directly piercing the Xuanhuang curtain hanging from the pagoda!

They certainly don't understand the definition of "Lu Xian Xia Guang" (戮仙霞光), but cultivators follow the laws of heaven and earth, and the names they give are often accurate.

The pure gold rays were incredibly sharp, cutting through space as easily as cutting silk. The dark yellow curtain rippled violently and was quickly pierced with a fleeting hole!

The Xuanhuang Merit Pagoda, which was nearly invincible at the Nascent Soul stage, finally lost its invincibility in the battles at the Void Return stage.

Taking advantage of this brief moment, another ancient beast resembling a multi-eyed toad opened its hundreds of compound eyes simultaneously, shooting out thousands of viscous, foul-smelling streams of putrid soul energy that slammed into the shield in front of the bridge through the tiny gaps!

Amidst a sizzling, corrosive sound, the light shield trembled violently, rapidly thinning and fading.

"Starfall Armor, Giant Spirit Appears, Manifesting Heaven and Earth!" Lu Cheng's eyes flashed with fierce light as he slammed his hands onto the central control array plate. A towering, metallic giant war god phantom suddenly appeared in the void behind him, chanting an ancient, ancient incantation!
"The giant spirit descends upon the world, its divine might dispelling all impurities!"

Boom!

The entire starship suddenly collapsed and twisted inward, and the deafening roar of its steel skeletons collapsing and reforming shook the universe.

In the blink of an eye, the cold ship that stretched across the void disappeared, and a metal giant, tens of thousands of feet tall, wearing ancient armor, holding a shield in his left hand and a spear in his right, with a Xuanhuang pagoda floating above his head, stood up.

The giant's eyes were like burning furnaces, shooting out scorching beams of light. With a slash of his hand, a purplish-blue spear formed entirely of compressed and annihilating lightning, he easily severed several giant wild beasts that crashed in from the side, their limbs and blood spraying everywhere.

The five elements circulate and the immortal energy flows continuously from within the metal giant, making its power perfectly harmonious and seamless.

The Xuanhuang Pagoda hangs at the top center, its descending aura becoming increasingly profound and deep. It combines with the destructive and ferocious battle intent of the giant spirit's body, effectively neutralizing the fierce attacks at the very front!

The Dragon-Headed Crocodile Beast roared in anger, its massive body expanding once more. Its three pairs of sharp claws tore through the void, carrying a destructive turbulence as it lunged at the Giant Spirit Warrior!

Almost simultaneously, the three-headed golden-scaled beast that had been repelled by the Xuanhuang Qi curtain suddenly turned its three "Immortal-Slaying Glows" around, weaving them into a giant crimson-gold net that could cut through all things, and swirled around the metal giant spirit from behind!

Caught in a pincer attack, life or death hangs in the balance!
"Suppress." Lu Cheng activated the Xuanhuang Pagoda with his thoughts. The pagoda's illusory image spun rapidly, and the map of the world and the myriad spirits engraved on the pagoda's body lit up. The heavy Xuanhuang aura no longer spread and protected, but instead instantly condensed into a deep aura, which instantly penetrated space and imprinted itself at the core of the giant net of immortal-slaying light.

Shift from defense to offense, and use offense to replace defense!
Snap! The giant net, powerful enough to cut through anything, suddenly faltered, its structure becoming unbalanced!

"break!"

The metal giant roared silently to the sky, and its thunderous spear swirled fiercely!
The five elements of immortal energy swirling around the spear suddenly reversed and clashed, bursting out with a blinding gray light!

The spear did not directly clash with the three pairs of giant claws of the dragon-headed crocodile beast tearing the sky, but rather, like a thunderous venomous dragon, it trembled, bent, and thrust! It struck with unparalleled precision three inches below the reverse scale of that massive beast's body—on a barely perceptible patch of pale golden keratin membrane!

puff!

The gray spearhead pierced through the scales without any resistance, and the chaotic destructive power exploded inside the behemoth's body!

"Awooo—" The terrifying body of the dragon-headed crocodile beast, which was thousands of feet long, suddenly stiffened, and its heart-wrenching roar came to an abrupt end.

The massive beast arched its body sharply, and murky, foul blood gushed from the gaps in its armor, which was as hard as divine iron.

The next moment, a dull explosion erupted from the inside out. The behemoth that had dominated the wild land was torn apart from the inside by countless gray lights, turning into fragments of bloody flesh that exploded with a bang. Thousands of flesh fragments, stained with the gray aura of death and destruction, swept up several wild beasts that had rushed in from the side, annihilating them all!
One strike kills the Void Returner!

Although it was trying its best to conceal its true nature, it was still too obvious to Lu Cheng Daoist, who possessed the Fiery Eyes of Truth and had extensive experience in killing.

The metal giant moved without stopping, its feet treading on the Xuan Gang, its figure blurring and flashing, avoiding the remaining sharpness of the golden giant net behind it, which was slowed down by the Xuanhuang Pagoda.

The giant swept his thunder spear across, the five elements of immortal energy flowing and enhancing it. Azure and purple lightning surged like a dragon, whipping a giant fleshy beast covered in billions of tentacles that was lurking on the side. The beast was sent tumbling away, and its thousands of tentacles were charred and broken off!
Lu Cheng's mind was immersed in the terrifying battle form of the Giant Spirit Starship, which had transformed into the Law of Heaven and Earth, and his vast senses covered the entire battlefield.

The divine senses and magical power of the Void Returning level beasts present were as dazzling as beacon fires in the dark night in his mind's perception.

The three-headed, six-clawed golden-scaled beast was knocked back by the thunderous spear. In its rage, it spewed out a golden light that could slay immortals, tearing through the spatial turbulence. The multi-eyed toad behemoth opened its compound eyes under its belly, and a brain-corroding demonic sound mixed with viscous blood light invaded its soul.

A pterosaur-like skeletal beast hovered high in the sky, spewing out a waterfall of dark green corrosive poisonous fire; another beast, shaped like an eight-legged octopus monster, hid deep within the beast tide, its tentacles whipping up chaotic meteorites and smashing them down... Every attack trajectory, every surge of killing intent, was vividly etched in my mind.

'These Void Returning Beasts arrived so quickly; they've gathered from all directions in such a short time.'

war!
The next moment, Lu Cheng saw nothing but the violent spiritual light that had to be destroyed!

"Mysterious Yellow Pagoda, suppress earth, water, fire, and wind!" The pagoda atop the metal giant suddenly magnified, its immense weight like a waterfall cascading from the heavens, crashing down to suppress everything! Its weight was incomparable to mountains or seas, as if an entire continent had suddenly collapsed!

The surging sea of ​​beasts within a radius of a thousand miles suddenly halted, as if frozen in a giant amber!

The gushing poisonous fire, the flying meteorites, the corrosive demonic sounds, and the cutting rays of light all seemed to be stuck in a quagmire, slowed down by several times!
"die!"

The giant's feet trod through the void, creating ripples that spread outwards. His figure blurred instantly, leaving only a lingering, unseen silhouette standing still, enduring the barrage of attacks!

The true metal colossus had already teleported to the sky above the pterosaur bone beast that spewed dark green poisonous fire!
The giant held his thunderous spear, yet did not unleash it. He clenched his left fist, compressing the Five Elements Immortal Qi to its limit, transforming it into a chaotic vortex at the tip of his fist—and then slammed it down!
Boom!

The indescribably violent power shattered the layers upon layers of bone armor!
The pterosaur beast's chest cavity, strong enough to withstand the bombardment of a starship, was completely pierced through, and fragments of bone, flesh, and internal organs mixed with dark green poisonous fire spewed out from its back! It let out a miserable scream, and its massive body crashed down on the Corrupted Heart Toad Beast below like a meteorite!
The toad-like beast's thousands of compound eyes, wide with shock and rage, barely managed to push aside the layers of blood-red, sticky barrier. Boom! The pterosaur's mangled body crashed down with immense force!
The poisonous flames hissed and crackled as they burned the slime barrier. Before the toad-like beast could break free, thunder roared overhead!
The metal giant leaped up again, stepping on the pterosaur's remains. He gripped the cyan-purple lightning spear tightly with both hands. The spear tip spun and tore through the void like a drill, filled with all his killing intent. It transformed into a bolt of lightning and, with the force of a massive dive, pierced the very center of the toad-like beast's hundred compound eyes!
Sizzle—Boom!

The flesh and energy of the two Void Returning level behemoths exploded together in the most brutal intimate contact, turning into a foul blood and poisonous mist that spread for thousands of miles!

The three Void Returning level beasts were killed in the blink of an eye! The remaining six Void Returning level ancient beasts finally sensed a deadly fear!

The eight-legged octopus monster hidden behind the horde of beasts let out a piercing shriek and began to wriggle its tentacles backward! The multi-headed lizard spewed out turbid waves in an attempt to force back the terrifying giant before it!
"Trying to leave now?" The metal giant's eyes blazed with golden flames, and the Xuanhuang Pagoda shone brightly once more. Billions of Xuanhuang energies transformed into invisible chains, seemingly trying to forcibly freeze the surrounding thousand miles of void.

After three beings of the same level were killed in succession, the remaining six ancient beasts at the Void Returning level were somewhat afraid.

However, in the next moment, Lu Cheng, riding the Giant Spirit Warrior, suddenly transformed into a streak of light and fled in a desperate retreat.

As he swept past, he also took away the corpses of the three ancient beasts he had killed. Although it was only a very brief exchange of attacks and defenses, only Lu Cheng himself knew how much spiritual energy and mana he had consumed. If he didn't escape now, he would be trapped by the endless horde of beasts around him.

After a short while, an uncontrollable, frenzied cheer erupted from inside the bridge!

Those disciples who had previously poured their divine sense and magical power into the battle and whose faces were pale were now filled with fanatical worship. With three out of nine remaining alive, if a few more rounds like this were to occur, this terrifying beast tide would surely collapse. There is no one more than these people who can support the Dao Palace and open up the wasteland!
(End of this chapter)