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Chapter 424 De Ling Emerges from Seclusion (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets!)

He finished speaking.

Xu Deling broke out of the fog.

He patted his spirit beast pouch, summoned the four-winged Chongming Bird, and instructed it, "Little Red, I'm going into seclusion to refine a pill. You protect me."

If your fifth uncle is in danger, you must go and help him.

"Yes, Master."

"Fifth Uncle, if you can't hold on, remember to call for Xiao Hong."

"understood."

Xu Mingxian immediately rushed into the fog zone and fought against the "Chi" using the battle formation.

Xu Deling took out a high-grade "Withering and Flourishing Pill" from his storage ring and swallowed it to refine it.

"The 'Withering and Flourishing Pill'?!"

The four-winged Chongming bird recognized Xu Deling immediately upon seeing the pill he had swallowed.

"The Xu family is so lucky. Yes, the master's grandfather had a withered and flourishing tree, and he often cultivated under the withered and flourishing tree, which could accelerate the growth of the withered and flourishing tree."

Otherwise, relying solely on the withered and flourishing trees to produce their own products would be too slow.

With the "Withering and Flourishing Pill," the Golden Core cultivators of the Xu family can quickly overcome their weakness period, and the number of people attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul stage will greatly increase in the future.

Even if not all can reach the Nascent Soul stage, a few will succeed by attempting it.

As for the opportunity to form an infant.

Even the Four-Winged Double-Bright Bird didn't believe the Xu family could get that much.

Two or three items at most, that's already a stroke of good fortune.

For example, the Tiancang Sect did not obtain a Nascent Soul Formation opportunity for over a thousand years, gradually declined, and was eventually subjected to a cataclysmic change.

In the foggy area.

Xu Mingxian used the battle formation to fight against the "Chi".

Dark shadows loomed all around, their howls echoing incessantly—these were the "Chi" who were unafraid of ordinary attacks.

However, they are trapped in the fog and cannot break through it in a short time.

If a large group surges out.

Unless Xu Chuan forces his way out of the pass, Xu Mingxian and Deling will surely die if they try to stop him.

His face was solemn, and his ten fingers moved rapidly like butterflies flitting among flowers.

The array patterns arose spontaneously with each thought, flickering and flashing in the void.

"The Five Elements Revolve, Bind!"

With a low shout, five distinct beams of light shot into the sky from the formation.

It transformed into five enormous energy chains of gold, cyan, blue, red, and yellow, which clattered through the air and wrapped around several "demons".

Xu Mingxian comprehended the true meaning of the array formation and incorporated that meaning into the battle formation he activated.

It can be said that battle formations are its supernatural power.

If it were an ordinary cultivator or demon beast, it would definitely try to avoid the chains that were coming.

But these "demons" ignored him, seemingly only having eyes for Xu Mingxian, and brandished their sharp claws, trying to tear him to pieces.

Therefore, these chains easily bound the three or four "chi" that pounced on them.

Countless plumes of black smoke billowed from the surface of their chain-bound bodies, accompanied by a hissing sound.

"Roar roar roar~"

The "魑" immediately felt pain and began to struggle violently.

Although they are only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, their physical strength is not weak, and with their angry roars, a strange dark red energy permeates their bodies.

That is the source of their power, which is incompatible with the true meaning of supernatural powers.

Therefore, the dark red energy is also corroding the Five Elements Chains.

Once weakened considerably, the "Chi" will be able to break free at any time thanks to their own physical strength.

"town!"

The chains tightened suddenly, temporarily imprisoning the several "chi" on the spot.

Xu Mingxian didn't stop, and changed her hand gestures again.

"Five Elements unite, slay!"

Five-colored light converged in the air, condensing into a giant five-colored sword that was seven or eight feet long.

The sword flowed with the wonders of the five elements' mutual generation and restraint, and slashed down with a roar towards the bound "Chi"!
Wherever the sword touched, the dark red energy dissolved violently, and a shrill scream rang out.

However, completely eradicating a "魑" would be too taxing for Xu Mingxian, far beyond what a single attack could achieve.

"cut!"

"cut!"

"cut!"

Xu Mingxian had just killed the "chi" near him, and before he could even rest, four or five more "chi" unexpectedly broke through the fog and found their way to him.

He had guessed that it was because his own energy was incompatible with spiritual power.

Therefore, even if the maze formation can temporarily trap them.

However, over time, the strange energy emanating from them will weaken the effectiveness of the formation.

This will gradually render it ineffective.

This is why, when Xu Mingxian was alone, he could only keep running away from those "demons".

If it were a cultivator, a third-order illusion array could trap them for several months.

These "demons" suddenly appear and charge forward, tireless and unafraid of injury or death.

Xu Mingxian could only hastily assemble a defensive battle formation.

The array's light barrier lit up, resisting the dark red claws that were grabbing from all directions, producing a dense, muffled sound like raindrops hitting banana leaves.

The battle formations rose one after another, with flames, golden spears, giant trees, ice shards, and mountain shapes appearing in turn.

The approaching "魑" were repeatedly repelled and injured.

As for illusion arrays, they are very effective against both demonic beasts and human cultivators.

However, illusion arrays are almost ineffective against "魑".

After all, they are not afraid of even divine sense techniques.

Xu Mingxian felt that the "Chi" should not have a soul, but rather be a puppet controlled by strange energy, with only a bloodthirsty instinct and an innate sensitivity to magic power.

Using this keen sense, they hunted down human cultivators and demonic beasts.

"Five Elements Chains, Bind!"

The damage caused by a typical killing formation is limited; if it is slowly worn down, it can be killed. But unfortunately, "Chi" will not give him that time.

If we don't kill these creatures in front of us soon, some "chi" will inexplicably crawl into this area.

Once the number of "Chi" (魑) accumulated reaches more than a dozen, it would be a catastrophic disaster for a cultivator like Xu Mingxian who has not even mastered a minor supernatural power.

Like a snowball rolling downhill, it will only get bigger and bigger.

Until it can no longer be handled.

"Five Elements Giant Sword, Slash!"

Xu Mingxian couldn't care less about the consumption of her magic power at this point, and could only use her ultimate moves one after another.

Fortunately, his magical power had already reached the late stage of the Golden Core realm.

Otherwise, they might not even last an hour.

One by one, the "chi" were slain.

Xu Mingxian's magical power also vanished like flowing water, and fine beads of sweat began to seep from his forehead.

He can manipulate the five elements with ease, often unleashing multiple formations simultaneously, or using earthen walls to block, water curtains to slow down, and then launching a fierce attack with a metal and fire formation, always managing to resolve crises at the last minute.

However, these battle formations are only auxiliary; the real kill still depends on the Five Elements Giant Sword.

The five elements rotate, and their true power can be enhanced to a level above minor accomplishment.

Otherwise, killing the "Chi" would require even more effort.

As time went by.

One hour, two hours
The fallen "demons" within the formation all turned to dust.

However, the pressure surrounding Xu Mingxian did not decrease; on the contrary, the continuous battle fluctuations attracted even more.

Xu Mingxian's breathing gradually became heavy. Maintaining such a high-intensity battle formation and mana output was putting a great strain on her mind.

Suddenly.

"roar~"

A series of roars rang out, and more than ten "chi" rushed over at the same time.

Xu Mingxian's eyes widened in shock, and she immediately called out, "Xiao Hong, come and help!"

Upon hearing this, the Four-Winged Double-Eyed Bird could no longer stand idly by. "Cry—!"

A clear and melodious bird song rang out, piercing through the clouds and splitting the rocks.

A crimson figure shot out like lightning, instantly rushing into the mist and arriving at the area where Xu Mingxian was.

Its four wings flapped together, and its brilliant feathers flowed with a blazing light, like a small sun intruding into the battlefield.

The aura of natural auspiciousness and the scorching evil spread out suddenly, causing the movements of the surrounding "chi" to pause.

But this only provoked the "魑" to roar violently.

They all abandoned Xu Mingxian and rushed towards the four-winged Chongming bird.

"What the hell is that? Its aura is so malevolent!"

The four-winged bird was inwardly grumbling.

"I'll provide support, you attack!"

Xu Mingxian forcefully summoned his magical power, and dozens of Five Elements chains spread out from the void, binding the more than ten "Chi" (demons).

Upon seeing this, the Four-Winged Divine Bird's eyes flashed with extreme disgust. It opened its beak and unleashed a burst of condensed, molten gold-like crimson flames that swept across the front!
This flame is no ordinary fire; it contains the true flame of one's own destiny and the auspicious energy to ward off evil. Its ability to restrain evil energy seems to surpass even Xu Mingxian's true essence of array formation.

Engulfed by the crimson flames, the "Chi" let out an even more miserable howl, its dark red energy colliding and dissolving with the flames.

"He's still alive!"

The four-winged bird seemed slightly surprised.

Xu Mingxian said, "These 'demons' can only be restrained and completely killed by supernatural powers and true intentions. Ordinary spells and magic weapon attacks cannot completely annihilate them."

Once they die, they turn into a pile of ashes.

The Four-Winged Divine Bird was horrified and cursed inwardly, "What kind of ancient monster researched and invented this disgusting thing?!"

The essence of supernatural powers and true meanings is something that the four-winged Chongming Bird, as the reincarnation of the combined old demon, naturally knows very well.

The Integration Stage marks the true beginning of comprehending the laws of heaven and earth.

As for the true meaning of supernatural powers, it is estimated that it does not even have one ten-thousandth of the power of the laws of heaven and earth.

Of course, given its current level of power, the Four-Winged Divine Bird could not utilize even a trace of the power of the laws of heaven and earth, but it was quite quick to comprehend the true meaning of divine abilities.

It still possesses supernatural powers and true meanings different from those of the previous life.

He has now reached the same level of mastery as Hsu Deling.

However, it has never revealed a single detail.

But faced with these "demons," the four-winged Chongming bird had no choice but to infuse its true essence into the flames in order to launch an attack.

After three or four attacks.

In addition, there's Xu Mingxian's Five Elements Giant Sword.

Finally, they killed more than ten "chi".

"These 'demons' are gathering in ever-increasing numbers; we must find a way to constantly eliminate them to buy time for De Ling to go into seclusion and refine the elixir."

“Little Red understands,” the old monster said, feigning innocence.

The man and the bird immediately rushed to other areas and began to actively kill the "Chi".

But just as Xu Mingxian had said, more and more "demons" continued to gather and then rush into the Cloud Illusion Array.

Its disguise seemed to have no effect on the "魑".

In this way, seven or eight hours passed in the blink of an eye.

Even they would tire from continuously using their supernatural powers and true intentions.

"More 'chi' have entered, this time more than thirty!"

Xu Mingxian's expression suddenly changed after resting for less than fifteen minutes.

He and the four-winged Chongming Bird dared not be negligent and charged forward again, relying on the formation and true fire to do their best to block and kill within the misty area.

However, they were extremely exhausted at this moment, with little magic and demonic power remaining, greatly reducing their killing efficiency.

In the midst of a chaotic battle.

Suddenly, three or four "chi" somehow found a gap and rushed out of the fog.

The eyes of those "demons" blazed with ferocity, their dark red claws tearing through the air, carrying a nauseating stench, as they swiftly rushed toward Xu Deling.

"cracking!"

The four-winged Double-Eyed Bird cried out in alarm and anger, no longer caring about entangled with the monsters in the formation.

Its four wings flapped violently, transforming into a streak of crimson-gold light as it desperately tried to return to the rescue, but the distance was too great, and it was already too late!
Just as a "chi" (a type of demon) was about to land on Xu Deling's head.

At this critical moment—

Xu Deling's closed eyes suddenly opened!

"Clang!"

A clear, ringing sound, like gold and jade clashing, burst forth from her eyes. A tangible, dazzling golden light, like a sword drawn from its sheath, shot out instantly and pierced the heads of the two "chi" charging at the front with perfect precision!

This is the divine power "Fire Emperor's True Eye" that Xu Deling comprehended.

Extremely strong and masculine, domineering beyond compare.

The two "chi" were blasted away.

But what's terrifying is that even though their heads were blown apart, the two "demons" were not dead. They were able to slowly get up and rush towards Xu Deling.

"Fire Phoenix, emerge!"

A clear and melodious phoenix cry rang out!
Above Xu Deling's head, blazing flames gathered wildly, instantly condensing into a magnificent fire phoenix with a wingspan of several meters.

With golden light in its eyes and an arrogant posture, the phoenix swooped down towards the other two "demons" with a majestic aura that could burn away all evil spirits!

Heat waves surged into the sky, and golden flames swept across the sky.

The two "chi" were hit squarely by the fire phoenix, their dark red energy evaporating violently like boiling water. They screamed as they were violently thrown away by the immense force.

The golden flames swirling around his body continued to hiss and burn relentlessly.

"Master, you're awake!"

The four-winged bird flapped its wings and landed in mid-air in front of Xu Deling.

They cheered and jumped for joy.

Its magnificent tail feathers fluttered excitedly.

Out of concern, Xu Mingxian also rushed over.

Seeing that Xu Deling's aura was more harmonious and powerful than before, he smiled with relief and a sense of accomplishment: "Deling."

Xu Deling's importance in the Xu family is no less than his.

If something goes wrong, he will have a hard time explaining it to Xu Chuan.

Xu Deling stood tall and nodded slightly to Xu Mingxian and the Chongming bird. The golden light in his eyes had not faded, adding a touch of sharpness and composure.

"Thank you for your hard work, Fifth Uncle and Xiao Hong. You two should rest and recover first. I'll take care of the rest."

Xu Mingxian knew this was not the time for formalities, so she nodded and said, "Be careful."

He immediately stopped talking, sat down cross-legged on the spot, swallowed the pills, and devoted all his efforts to restoring his almost depleted magical power and mental energy.

Xu Deling turned his gaze to the four "chi" that were not quite dead yet, and his eyes turned cold.

With a gentle wave of her hand, a streak of light flew out from her sleeve, revealing a crimson feather, its patterns naturally formed and its edges shimmering with a faint golden light.

It was his natal magic weapon, the "Fire Phoenix Feather".

"go."

The phoenix feather transformed into a streak of crimson-gold light and disappeared into the majestic phoenix phantom above her head.

In an instant.

The phantom of the fire phoenix solidified, its eyes shining brightly.

The feather patterns were clearly visible, each feather seemingly forged from leaping golden flames, radiating an even more powerful and intense pressure, just like a true fire phoenix divine bird descending to earth.

"Rage!"

The phoenix cried out, its sharp claws grabbing four "demons" and throwing them into the misty area.

She herself slipped inside.

With a flap of its wings, the fire phoenix unleashed a torrential downpour of golden-red sparks, causing the "demons" that were touched to scream in agony and be greatly hampered in their movements.

Immediately, the giant phoenix claws reached out and crushed the heads of the other two "chi" as well.

Pale golden flames burned their bodies.

These flames naturally incorporated the true meaning of a fully-developed divine power.

Although it is not as powerful as true supernatural abilities, it is quite effective against "魑".

More than thirty "chi" (魑) were scattered in groups of four or five throughout the misty area.

Xu Deling immediately rushed towards the nearest wave.

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(End of this chapter)