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Chapter 418 A Deadly Calamity Approaches on the Return Journey [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

auctions.

The sharp exchanges and hostile remarks between some Nascent Soul cultivators clearly reveal the deep-seated internal conflicts within the Dao Protection Alliance.

As the personal disciple of the leader of the Guardian Alliance and the current ruler of White Wall City, Jin Jianchuan, a newly advanced mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, couldn't help but frown slightly, clearly showing some dissatisfaction.

The reason why the demonic path dares to run rampant is not because the Protectorate Alliance is weak, but because the alliance fights against each other and is infighting, which is why the demonic path looks down on them.

However, the grudges between the various forces have been brewing for a long time, and many of them are even conflicts that have continued for generations of Nascent Soul cultivators. It is not so easy to calm down and make peace.

In addition to factors of interest, the problems between forces are mostly related to territorial boundaries, and the desire to expand inevitably leads to conflicts.

"Tsk tsk, I heard that True Monarch Ice Butterfly has been recuperating in the sect all these years. I'm afraid that recuperating is one thing, but it's also true that she's secretly keeping a gigolo."

The mockery from some Nascent Soul stage monsters caused a layer of frost to settle on the face of Ice Butterfly True Monarch inside the private room.

Meanwhile, Teng Changfeng glanced at Lin Chang'an out of the corner of his eye, a sneer of schadenfreude and a hint of jealousy in his eyes.

You, surnamed Xiao, are nothing but a rogue cultivator who only knows how to resort to these despicable tricks. Let's see how you get out of this mess.

Lin Chang'an, one of the parties involved, remained silent, as this was a contest between Nascent Soul cultivators.

At the same time, feeling helpless and driven by self-interest, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect was in a period of decline, and Corpse Valley, which had long harbored grudges, would naturally not let this opportunity pass.

Unfortunately, he was dragged into this mess for no reason, which left Lin Chang'an speechless. Wasn't this just spreading rumors?

Although he was spreading rumors about a stunningly beautiful Nascent Soul female True Monarch, he was merely a Core Formation cultivator, so it seemed like he had gotten a great deal.

But in reality, the other party is trying to sow discord.

The initiative rests entirely with Ice Butterfly True Monarch. If she takes her anger out on him, Lin Chang'an will surely suffer. If she doesn't take her anger out on him, he will also become the target of public criticism because of this scandalous rumor.

This left Lin Chang'an feeling helpless; he was just trying to cultivate peacefully, so why was it so difficult?

He made up his mind that upon returning to his sect, he would go into seclusion and cultivate diligently, never emerging until he had achieved the Nascent Soul stage. Once he had achieved the Nascent Soul stage, his current predicament would naturally dissipate.

“Junior Brother Xiao, this is just a provocation from Corpse Valley. How could Senior Sister fall for it?”

He spoke with a cold and angry tone to outsiders, but the moment he changed his tone, a carefree smile appeared on the face of the Ice Butterfly True Monarch inside the private room.

"Senior sister is indeed a Nascent Soul cultivator, wise indeed."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an didn't mind offering a compliment, which made Teng Changfeng, who was standing to the side, even more disdainful.

But all of this was just a minor incident at the auction, and the two families weren't the only ones with grievances.

As soon as the Sima clan began bidding, Da Qian immediately jumped in.

Unlike the bickering between Corpse Valley and the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, the Daqian and Sima clans engaged in a cold, continuous bidding war.

"The starting bid for this fourth-tier material used to refine a fire-attribute magic weapon is 50,000 high-grade spirit stones!"

"Fifty-three thousand high-grade spirit stones!"

"Fifty-five thousand high-grade spirit stones..."

"Sixty-four thousand..."

As the two competed, the other Nascent Soul cultivators couldn't help but curse inwardly, realizing it was these two.

Some people also watched this battle between Nascent Soul cultivators with amusement.

After all, those who have cultivated to their level, although they may have grudges, are mostly for the sake of interests, not necessarily for life-or-death feuds.

But the situation was different between the Daqian and the Sima clan; the two sides were locked in a life-or-death struggle.

Lin Chang'an, who witnessed this scene, was secretly alarmed.

"It seems that Daqian is determined to raise the price of anything that the Sima clan wants to auction."

Of course, the Great Qian wouldn't act recklessly. Both sides knew each other well, and the Great Qian knew better than anyone what the Sima clan wanted.

In any case, the Sima clan and the Daqian dynasty were locked in a power struggle, and the items they needed to bid on were both overpriced by 20% to 30%.

It's a classic case of "I'm going to fight you to the death," a situation where everyone loses something.

"Although it seems that both sides have suffered heavy losses, in reality, no matter how strong the Sima clan is, it cannot compare to the foundation of the Great Qian Dynasty."

If Lin Chang'an could see this clearly, how could the Nascent Soul cultivators present not understand it?

If the Sima clan is allowed to continue to be worn down like this by the Great Qian Dynasty, it will be like cutting flesh with a dull knife, and the Sima clan will be weakened sooner or later.

This is just the tip of the iceberg; the suppression of the Sima clan by the Great Qian Dynasty is comprehensive.

The Great Qian Dynasty would raise the price of any materials needed by the Sima clan, forcing them to source them from even more distant places.

This has increased the cost, yet many people still take advantage of the situation, thinking it's shameful to earn spirit stones.

What's even more interesting is that this whole affair was spearheaded by the Great Qian Dynasty. They were willing to suffer a small loss themselves so that you could make more money, because they couldn't let the Sima clan have an easy time.

This behavior has been the biggest headache for the Sima clan in recent years.

The Sima clan is not afraid of real combat, but it is precisely this kind of behavior that makes them fearless.

Inside the Sima family's private room at this moment.

"Damn the Great Qian Dynasty! If we hadn't made that wrong move back then, the Great Qian Dynasty would have been our Sima family long ago."

"Alright, the Great Qian has recovered now. It's a wounded tiger. Our Sima clan has come this far thanks to our intelligence and forbearance."

The Nascent Soul cultivator from the Sima clan watched this scene with a sinister and indifferent expression, showing no anger whatsoever.

When the Sima clan did all this, they had already prepared for the worst, but now that they have taken over a third of the territory of the Great Qian Dynasty, they can be said to have gained a great advantage.

"You think you can slowly wear down the Sima family with your powerful resources? Dream on!"

It must be said that Daqian's strategy of using power to suppress others is only feasible if the Sima clan's foundation is stronger than Daqian's.

……

Inside the other private room was Jin Jianchuan, the person in charge of Baibi City who was in charge of this auction.

"This is a jade slip sent by the Sima clan."

Dressed in white, the refined and upright Jin Jianchuan glanced at the jade slip with disdain and then revealed a sneer.

"Someone who's neither respectable nor docile actually thinks highly of himself."

He knew without even looking at the jade slip that it contained words from the Sima clan expressing their willingness to help him.

Although he was ambitious and wanted to formally take control of the Guardian Alliance, or even gain more power.

He would consider other Nascent Soul cultivators who came to him, even the most vicious ones, but he'd rather not go for the Sima clan.

Rather than saying it's a bottom line, it's more accurate to say that the Sima family did something terribly wrong back then.

Taking over the Sima family might bring temporary benefits, but in the long run, it would not be beneficial and would also offend the Great Qian Dynasty to the death.

Therefore, without even thinking about it, he simply stroked his five long tufts of beard under his chin, and even waved his hand with a look of disgust, as if he was disgusted that his hands were dirty.

"Secretly deliver this jade slip to the Daqian private room."

"Yes!"

However, the benefits that came to him were that he could forgo the Sima family, but he could still use them to cultivate a good relationship with the Great Qian Dynasty.

"The Sima family is already tainted, and my Baibi City has no desire to be tainted by that stench. Besides, do they really think no one knows what the Sima family did back then?"

At this moment, Jin Jianchuan sneered inwardly. If he weren't truly afraid of fulfilling the wishes of the six sects of the demonic path and causing turmoil within the Protectorate Alliance, he wouldn't mind using the Sima family as a test of his skills.

……

"Haha, how come the Sima family has no backbone? Keep fighting! You're all useless. Show some backbone like your ancestor did when he shamelessly married the princess of Daqian."

Inside the private room, a boisterous Nascent Soul cultivator, not one to shy away from making trouble, burst into wild laughter and jokes, immediately eliciting mocking laughter from the rest of the Nascent Soul cultivators.

This is quite an interesting story within the Guardian Alliance.

It is said that when this princess of the Great Qian Dynasty was ambushed, an extremely insidious poison was planted in a certain part of her buttocks. Just when her body was about to perish, this cultivator from the Sima clan did not hesitate to use a secret method to suck it out with his mouth.

Of course, there are many other interesting stories, but without exception, they all belittle the Sima family.

The Nascent Soul cultivators present mocked, but although the lower-level cultivators below knew the truth, none of them dared to show their expressions directly.

After all, they are not Nascent Soul cultivators. The Sima clan dares not provoke these people, but they will not hesitate to deal with them.

As the auction progressed, more spirit items that had been bound to the spirit world finally appeared.

Moreover, it is the Infant Condensation Fruit that Lin Chang'an needs on the surface, the main ingredient for refining the Infant Condensation Pill.

"The Nascent Soul Fruit is the main ingredient for refining the Nascent Soul Pill. Its preciousness goes without saying. Fortunately, this spiritual fruit is well preserved. The starting bid is 40,000 high-grade spirit stones!"

"Forty-one thousand high-grade spirit stones!"

"Forty-three thousand..."

"Forty-eight thousand high-grade spirit stones..."

The appearance of the Nascent Soul Fruit attracted many people to participate in the auction. The fruit itself is a good Nascent Soul condensing item, and it would be even better if it could be refined into a Nascent Soul condensing pill.

"Fifty thousand high-grade spiritual stones!"

Just then, the calm voice of Ice Butterfly True Monarch echoed as he began to call for the spiritual object.

This made Lin Chang'an, who was standing to the side, show a look of gratitude.

"Hmph, who do we have here? It's the Ice Butterfly Fairy. However, my Corpse Valley also has disciples preparing to form their Nascent Souls, so we can't let you have them."

Immediately, the Blood Corpse Ancestor of Corpse Valley hoarsely shouted out a price of 51,000 high-grade spirit stones.

High-grade spirit stones are extremely precious, and Nascent Soul cultivators aren't fools; they'll bid tens of thousands more.

"Fifty-two thousand high-grade spirit stones!"

The Ice Butterfly Fairy remained calm and composed as she continued to bid, making it impossible to tell whether she was genuinely bidding or intentionally trying to inflate the price and trick the other party.

"Fairy Ice Butterfly is quite generous in giving these spirit stones to that pretty boy. In my opinion, it would be more appropriate to save these spirit stones and bid on a few healing items later."

Beneath the Blood Corpse Ancestor's hoarse laughter, his gaze was fixed intently on the Nascent Soul Fruit.

He genuinely needed such a Nascent Soul Fruit for his sect, and therefore he didn't hesitate to ask this Ice Butterfly True Monarch to consider it.

Should I try to obtain this Nascent Soul Fruit and gamble on a Nascent Soul stage whose success or failure is still unknown, or should I heal my injuries?
After all, most cultivators in the cultivation world are self-interested.

"Senior sister!"

Inside the private room, Lin Chang'an looked at the price, which was clearly overpriced, and couldn't help but show a troubled expression as he spoke.

He couldn't refuse directly, since it concerned his own path to enlightenment; it would be more reasonable for him to show a troubled expression.

But Ice Butterfly True Monarch smiled gently and reassured her:
"Don't worry, it's just a few tens of thousands of high-grade spirit stones. Moreover, Junior Brother Xiao's cultivation method is compatible with Senior Sister's. Once Junior Brother forms his Nascent Soul in the future..."

Surely, Junior Brother wouldn't just stand by and watch Senior Sister suffer from this cold poison.

The last sentence even revealed a hint of mockery.

It was precisely this willingness of Ice Butterfly Fairy to invest so much in winning him over that made Lin Chang'an fall silent.

Although both sides get what they need, there are still personal relationships involved as well as interests.

"If I am fortunate enough to form a Nascent Soul, there is a secret technique in my cultivation method that has the effect of healing injuries. Perhaps it can help heal my senior sister's injuries."

Lin Chang'an smiled and looked up as he spoke, and Ice Butterfly True Monarch smiled in response.

"Then Senior Sister really has to take this gamble. After all, if Junior Brother successfully forms his Nascent Soul, the sect will not only gain a Nascent Soul cultivator for free, but also receive an extra healing artifact. These tens of thousands of spirit stones will be well worth the cost."

Immediately, Ice Butterfly True Monarch raised his head and continued to raise the price outside.

"Fifty-five thousand high-grade spirit stones!"

Lin Chang'an also took out a storage bag that he had prepared in advance, which contained a total of more than six thousand high-grade spirit stones.

There are also some unique resources from the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, which add up to about ten thousand high-grade spirit stones.

Upon seeing this, Ice Butterfly True Monarch couldn't help but smile.

"Junior Brother Xiao, you've really kept it well hidden."

Lin Chang'an nodded, both amused and exasperated, a point that also secretly pleased True Monarch Bingdie.

All things considered, this Junior Brother Xiao has spent a considerable amount of money over the years preparing for the creation of his Nascent Soul.

Even a direct disciple of an ordinary sect might not have this much wealth.

Therefore, True Monarch Bingdie secretly guessed that even if Junior Brother Xiao had held back, he probably didn't have much left.

Lin Chang'an was also calculating in his heart that the wealth he had revealed already exceeded that of ordinary cultivators.

However, upon closer examination, it makes perfect sense; a cultivator aiming for the Nascent Soul stage would naturally have a more substantial financial foundation.

It should be surprising, yet not illogical—that's exactly what he needs.

Having a wealthy family background can also increase one's value; if someone is too poor, many of their past actions will seem unreasonable.

An ordinary Nascent Soul spiritual item costs around ten to twenty thousand high-grade spirit stones, but even such a common spiritual item is the goal of most rogue cultivators.

The Nascent Soul Fruit is already considered a pretty good material for forming a Nascent Soul, worth around 40,000 to 50,000. Anything over 50,000 would be considered overpriced.

For cultivators from major sects, the various spiritual items prepared by the sect for Nascent Soul formation cost approximately 70,000 to 80,000 high-grade spirit stones.

The difference between independent cultivators and those with powerful backgrounds is obvious.

Seventy or eighty thousand high-grade spirit stones are enough for a Nascent Soul cultivator to prepare a decent magic weapon.

It is conceivable that for ordinary Nascent Soul sects and families, preparing for such an event would be extremely costly.

"Fifty-eight thousand high-grade spirit stones!"

When the price reached nearly 60,000, the Blood Corpse Demon of Corpse Valley snorted coldly, uttered a sarcastic remark, and gave up the bidding.

"As expected of True Monarch Ice Butterfly, you are the number one genius of the Guardian Alliance. There is a saying that you would give up your lover for your sake. Fellow Daoist, you are really willing to do so."

Lin Chang'an was speechless after hearing the implication in those words. Sure enough, he couldn't shake off the reputation of being a kept man.

They always use him as a target for ridicule. These Nascent Soul cultivators really know how to use their methods in private competitions.

"Nearly 60,000 high-grade spirit stones, and Senior Sister is an outsider!"

Meanwhile, Teng Changfeng's eyes turned red as he stared wide-eyed at the scene before him in disbelief, his jealousy almost bursting out of him.

Who is the true brother-sister who grew up together in the sect, us or the other?
"Fellow Daoist Xiao, that's truly a remarkable skill. You must be quite pleased with yourself now."

At this moment, Teng Changfeng couldn't help but speak in a sarcastic tone.

Lin Chang'an's silence was interpreted by Teng Changfeng as tacit agreement.
However, only Lin Chang'an knew his helplessness. He could have steadily formed his Nascent Soul within the sect, but instead, he made it known to everyone.

What a miscalculation.

"Junior Brother Teng, you have already secretly traded for the two spiritual items to heal your injuries. You should know that the sect will need your help in the future."

At such close range, how could Teng Changfeng, whose divine sense was only at the peak of the late Core Formation stage, possibly conceal his telepathic communication from the Nascent Soul cultivator standing right next to him?

These words caused Teng Changfeng's expression to shift between light and dark, filled with resentment.

You weren't like this back then, senior sister. How come you've changed so much?

Lin Chang'an could only watch the auction helplessly; returning to his sect as soon as possible was his only option.

As expected, when the spiritual items that could help heal and restore the nascent soul appeared at the subsequent auction, not only Corpse Valley but also the Sima family began bidding.

In short, they would rather pay a premium than let Ice Butterfly True Monarch of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect get it for free.

It has to be said that this is the scene that Nascent Soul cultivators are most happy to see. In addition to being able to auction off some of the things they need, they might also be able to make a profit secretly.

These auctioned items were all made by them, so they naturally made a profit by charging a premium.

For example, several bottles of fourth-grade pills refined by the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect were also acquired by someone at a premium.

"This somewhat damaged Seven-Colored Lotus was purchased by the Ice Butterfly Fairy!"

With a shout, the Ice Butterfly Fairy of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect bid a hefty sum for a Seven-Colored Lotus, arousing the envy of many Nascent Soul cultivators.

"The Seven-Colored Lotus has extremely strong healing and life-extending effects; even Nascent Soul cultivators who consume it can experience a miraculous increase in their cultivation level."

Lin Chang'an's mind also flashed with information about this spiritual object, and his eyes flickered.

Although it was reasonable and justifiable for Ice Butterfly True Monarch to take this item, he still felt a little uneasy, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"Good! It seems that Fellow Daoist Cheng, the fourth-level alchemist of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, will be using all the wealth he has accumulated over the past few hundred years on Fairy Ice Butterfly."

"Tsk tsk, as expected, people don't feel the pinch when spending spirit stones that aren't their own."

"Hmph, your very essence is damaged, and you've been poisoned by infantile toxins. Will you empty your coffers to treat your injuries?"

When the Nascent Soul cultivators learned that Ice Butterfly True Monarch had won the healing artifact at a high price, some mocked him while others expressed their understanding; a variety of emotions were expressed among them.

Upon acquiring this item at great expense, the Ice Butterfly True Monarch couldn't hide his joy and exclaimed:

"I have already consumed this Ice Lotus, so I will not compete with you fellow Daoists for the rest."

But take this with a grain of salt. How many people in a sect would actually believe a fourth-level alchemist?

With the Seven-Colored Lotus in hand, a cold glint flashed in Ice Butterfly True Monarch's eyes. Now that he had the item, it was time to see how many people would take the bait.

The items auctioned by the Nascent Soul cultivators were all rare treasures, and the many cultivators present were incredibly tempted by each and every one of them.

Lin Chang'an, however, was in no mood to look at any of this. All he wanted to do now was return to his sect and begin his seclusion.

The auction ended quickly.

Meanwhile, the battle for Nascent Soul stage at this auction has become a hot topic among some independent cultivators.

Of course, there are also opportunities to reach the Nascent Soul stage, which are even more coveted by countless independent cultivators.

However, Jin Jianchuan, the current ruler of Baibi City, announced that he possessed three Nascent Soul spiritual items, which attracted the attention of many cultivators.

Even after the auction ended, the prosperity of White Wall City did not diminish; on the contrary, it became even more lively.

It is foreseeable that White Wall City's strength will increase significantly in the next few years.

……

The next day.

This time was different from the past. After the auction, Ice Butterfly True Monarch made a private deal with the Great Qian Dynasty and secretly left White Wall City with Lin Chang'an and Teng Changfeng before dawn.

“This time it’s not just me. Junior Brother Teng, we’ve already acquired the healing items you need. What we need to do is return to the sect first.”

In other words, this time, in order to enhance the sect's Nascent Soul potential, True Monarch Ice Butterfly pulled off a sneaky maneuver.

Led by the Nascent Soul cultivator's escape light, Teng Changfeng also experienced the speed of a Nascent Soul cultivator's escape, and at the same time, he was very tempted by the treasures obtained in this transaction.

"Don't worry, Senior Sister, Junior Brother will definitely not let the sect down."

Teng Changfeng showed excitement when faced with his own path to immortality.

Who knows the pain in his heart when his golden core was defiled? This time, he finally saw hope.

He vowed that once his master healed his injuries, he would go into seclusion within the sect and remain there until he had formed his Nascent Soul.

Lin Chang'an, who was traveling with him, also breathed a sigh of relief after leaving Baibi City, as this matter could finally come to an end.

After returning this time, he went into seclusion and refused to come out until he reached the Nascent Soul stage.

Lin Chang'an and Teng Changfeng had the same idea, almost coincidentally.

Several days later, True Monarch Ice Butterfly concealed his aura and led the two of them to hide and escape in the heavens.

Just as he was relieved that he would be back in the sect soon and was admiring the figure and voice of the Ice Butterfly Fairy who had carried them away, Lin Chang'an's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

"Something's wrong!"

Lin Chang'an's powerful senses had saved him countless times, so when he sensed a hint of danger, he couldn't help but speak up to warn him.

"what happened?"

Among those traveling together, Teng Changfeng frowned, but first glanced at his senior sister, Bingdie Zhenjun.

After realizing that even the Nascent Soul cultivator, True Monarch Ice Butterfly, hadn't noticed anything, he immediately looked at Lin Chang'an with a suspicious expression.

Even Ice Butterfly True Monarch showed a puzzled expression.

However, Lin Chang'an's expression was serious at this moment, and he could no longer hide his strength. In other words, appropriately revealing some of his strength was a way to increase his bargaining power.

"Senior Sister Bingdie, someone's watching us!"

The moment the powerful divine sense erupted, it was like a gale, instantly tearing apart the surrounding clouds in the heavens.

This scene made Teng Changfeng's eyes widen in shock.

Ice Butterfly True Monarch, who was standing to the side, was also surprised, but then he seemed to realize something.

She said that a rogue cultivator who had worked his way up to where he was now, and who dared to form a Nascent Soul after acquiring only a piece of Thunder Tribulation Wood, must have some hidden trump cards.

It turns out that this Junior Brother Xiao himself possesses the ability to increase the chances of reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

However, considering that the Yin Soul Sect is skilled in spiritual cultivation techniques, it further confirms Lin Chang'an's identity.

"Nascent Soul Realm Divine Sense!"

A strange light flashed in Ice Butterfly True Monarch's eyes, and upon hearing his senior sister's words, Teng Changfeng exclaimed in shock, "How is this possible!"

At the moment this divine sense erupted, he at most thought that this Xiao's divine sense was incredibly powerful, stronger than a Core Formation cultivator and comparable to a Nascent Soul cultivator.

After all, the other party inherited the Yin Soul Sect's legacy, so he could understand why their spiritual sense was stronger.

However, being comparable to a Nascent Soul cultivator and having the same level of spiritual awareness as a Nascent Soul cultivator are two completely different things.

Those who can truly solidify their divine consciousness to the Nascent Soul level have an increased chance of forming a Nascent Soul.

"Senior sister, there's something wrong with this guy surnamed Xiao; he's been hiding it for so long!"

At this moment, Teng Changfeng immediately showed a wary look towards Lin Chang'an, while also reminding his senior sister.

However, Fairy Ice Butterfly remained indifferent. The Nascent Soul artifacts were still in her hands, and she would need to rely on Master Cheng to refine the Nascent Soul Pill after returning.

Therefore, although this Junior Brother Xiao has a problem, the problem should not lie with her.

However, all of this happened in the blink of an eye. Lin Chang'an unleashed his divine sense, instantly covering the situation within a radius of 120 miles.

"Such a strong spiritual sense!"

Ice Butterfly True Monarch's eyes also flashed with surprise, and then he also activated his powerful divine sense.

Although the two were not much different in age, she was a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator, and her divine sense directly crossed the range of Lin Chang'an's detection, covering an area of ​​140 miles.

Previously, she was only sensing automatically with her divine sense; now she is fully unleashing it.

"Senior sister, head in this direction."

Lin Chang'an's expression hardened. Following the direction he sensed something was wrong, his two Nascent Soul divine senses instantly converged into a beam, with a detection range approaching 150 miles.

This method of focusing one's consciousness into a bundle doesn't significantly increase the detection range, but it does make attention more concentrated, making it easier to detect some hidden situations.

"This is the Corpse King of Corpse Valley!"

Ice Butterfly True Monarch's expression changed slightly in an instant, and he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. At the same time, the other party also sensed their divine sense probing.

The ambush they had prepared was rendered meaningless, as a roar of corpses suddenly erupted from a valley a hundred miles away.

A terrifying aura of death spread out, instantly withering everything in the valley. Then, a terrifying fourth-tier corpse king leaped up.

Meanwhile, on the back of this corpse king was a short Nascent Soul cultivator, whose eyes gleamed with ferocity.

"You've been discovered, but it's too late. You'll remain here today to become my precious food."

At the same time, the appearance of the Corpse King also made the Nascent Soul cultivators who were lying in ambush in the other valley reveal a sinister displeasure. The next moment, they turned into a streak of blood light and appeared in the sky.

"Sima Ying, let's join forces to destroy the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, then we'll split the resources equally and fight against the Great Qian together!"

All of this happened too fast; two Nascent Soul cultivators set up an ambush to intercept them.

Upon sensing this, Ice Butterfly True Monarch's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in surprise, "Sima Ying!"

Sima Ying is a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator of the Sima clan, just one step away from reaching the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

There is another one, the Demon Corpse Ancestor of Corpse Valley, who is also a top expert in the early stage of Nascent Soul, and is skilled in killing.

"Senior sister, two Nascent Soul cultivators have set up an ambush. We need to break through quickly, or there might be another ambush in the shadows."

Lin Chang'an's face was also extremely ugly; he never expected to encounter such a thing this time.

Teng Changfeng, on the other hand, was not terrified, but he did show an expression of disbelief.

"How is that possible? Sima Ying is still in Baibi City, how could he have passed us by?"

It should be noted that Ice Butterfly True Monarch's speed was not slow along the way.

"go!"

Ice Butterfly True Monarch's expression was solemn. Without the slightest hesitation, he unleashed the terrifying aura of a Nascent Soul cultivator and led the two of them to run in another direction.

"Hehe, Fairy Ice Butterfly, I have long admired you. If you are willing, how about we form a marriage alliance between our two sects and divide the Great Qian Dynasty among ourselves?"

However, just as they were fleeing, no one expected that Sima Ying was extremely fast. With a flash of bloody light, he had already arrived in front of them at lightning speed.

Upon seeing this escape technique, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but show a look of shock.

This escape technique is clearly abnormal, but after sensing the pair of blood-red wings on the other party's back with my divine sense, it is likely that they used this treasure.

"Haha, Sima Laogui, you really are a lecherous devil. But it's settled then, if you kill me, your body will belong to me."

A terrifying demonic corpse behind him sprang up, and with a wave of its hand came a swarm of terrifying black corpse worms.

"Get ready to break out!"

At this moment, Ice Butterfly True Monarch was no longer in his usual sickly and weak state. Facing the encirclement and attack of two cultivators of the same level, he raised his hand and a cold mist surged around him.

The next moment, countless ice butterflies, as if in a dream, appeared all around.

One by one, the ice butterflies transformed into ice crystal armor, resembling an ice queen, and in her hand she held an ice-blue longbow.

He drew the bow and shot the arrow in one smooth motion, without the slightest hesitation.

With a deafening boom, the sound of the ice arrow piercing the air resounded in our ears, making them ring. Teng Changfeng, standing to the side, was completely stunned. Was this the combat power of a Nascent Soul cultivator?

When the ice arrow reappeared, it was already in front of the pursuing demonic corpse.

As it drew near, the ice arrow suddenly exploded, transforming into a dense rain of countless tiny arrows.

In an instant, the countless corpse worms, which covered the sky, were visibly pierced by this rain of ice arrows and instantly frozen.

A torrential downpour began, freezing the corpses of the corpse worms.

"As expected of the Ice Spirit Body, I will definitely turn you into a perfect corpse!"

Seeing this, the Nascent Soul cultivator who was controlling the demonic corpse revealed a greedy look.

At the same time, the second ice arrow came flying. The Corpse King roared furiously and spewed out a thick, corrosive corpse aura.

Upon contact, the ice arrow was tainted by a layer of black mist, greatly reducing its power. The Demon Corpse Ancestor let out a cold shout, and the wooden staff in his hand transformed into a wooden dragon, directly biting the ice arrow into its mouth.

Crack! The extreme cold power froze the wooden dragon, and with a powerful force, it shattered in an instant, bursting forth with a burst of icy light.

When the third arrow appeared, the Demon Corpse Ancestor showed fear and anger on his face.

"Sima Ying, what are you waiting for? Make your move!"

As fellow Nascent Soul cultivators, neither dared to relax even when facing one another.

This is also why the Ice Butterfly Fairy is feared. Not to mention her powerful combat strength, she is simply too young and has too much potential. This is also why they joined forces to assassinate her in the past.

"Something's wrong with this ice arrow!"

However, in the instant they clashed, the Demon Corpse Ancestor and Sima Ying immediately sensed that this third arrow was different from the previous ones.

The Ice Butterfly True Monarch, clad in a suit of ice crystal armor, looked dashing as he continuously drew his bow and shot arrows, while Lin Chang'an also infused his own icy magic power into his hand.

The two had developed a tacit understanding in healing over the years, and they also knew that their magical powers complemented each other, so there were not many surprises.

"Take this opportunity to break through and get out of there quickly!"

Ice Butterfly True Monarch's fierce attacks forced the two to stay away, leaving Teng Changfeng dumbfounded.

Even among those at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, there are differences in combat strength, with some cultivators not being skilled in actual combat.

However, the price for the powerful strength that Ice Butterfly True Monarch unleashed was an unnatural paleness on her beautiful face and rapid breathing.

Although the magical ice bow in her hand was brimming with spiritual energy, her jade-like hands were covered with a layer of frost, and she even trembled slightly.

"Senior sister, quickly send a distress message to Master."

Seeing that Ice Butterfly True Monarch's face was pale and his attack was weakening, Teng Changfeng's expression changed drastically.

"No! Their target isn't me, it's Senior Uncle Cheng!"

Ice Butterfly True Monarch is not stupid. Although she is still young, she is suffering from infant poison and will be sickly for the rest of her life.

Although Master Cheng's lifespan is not long, the deterrent power of a mid-grade fourth-level alchemist, if he lives for another hundred years or so, will have a huge impact on the sect.

There's no need for deliberate killing; all that's needed is to deplete his vital energy. Elder Cheng's body simply can't withstand that; the depleted vital energy is more like his lifespan.

As long as Elder Cheng passes away soon, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect will be nothing but a sickly weakling, a piece of fat meat that the Great Qian cannot protect.

The final result was that the Sima clan and Corpse Valley slowly devoured the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, while the Great Qian took this opportunity to recover its strength, at which point it would be a three-way struggle.

"We have already requested aid from the Great Qian Dynasty, let's go!"

A pair of crystal-clear ice butterfly wings unfolded, and the Ice Butterfly Fairy then transformed into a streak of cold light and fled at top speed with the two of them.

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