Starting with Taoist priests from Maoshan to cultivate immortality

After retrieving the demon core, Huo Xin's previously dissipated vitality gradually returned.

As he gradually regained control of his muscles, he transformed into a long-haired old man with a rat's head and a human body.

This is his human form.

However, due to the severe damage he suffered, his cultivation level only recovered to the early stage of Foundation Establishment.

Huo Xin stood up and solemnly clasped his hands in greeting to Jiang Yu, saying:

"Thank you, young friend, for freeing me from your control."

Otherwise, I will commit a grave error, and even in death, my soul will not find peace.

"The timing isn't right now. I'll repay you handsomely once we're out."

Jiang Yu waved his hand and said:

"Elder Chief, you flatter us. We saved you in order to save ourselves."

"The monsters under the Firetail Rat clan are now under the control of Fat Round and Fat Tiger, father and son. I hope you can use your prestige to set things right."

Huo Xin bowed and said:

"I will do my utmost."

He turned around, his clan leader's authority fully displayed, and addressed his subordinate demons:

"How far are you going to go in acting as accomplices to evil?"

"Stop right now!"

"If you turn back now and make amends, we can overlook your crimes!"

"Can't you see it now?"

"Have they become cannon fodder for the Painted Skin Demon?"

"Even if you are all killed, no one will come to your aid!"

The monsters looked at each other in bewilderment.

The Firetail Rat leaders who came to rescue Fireheart also said in a deep voice:

"I know better than anyone that you were forced to submit to us because you were afraid of the threats from Fatty and his son."

"You've all been complaining in private, haven't you? Now that you have a chance to set things right, what are you waiting for?"

The demons compared the strength of the two sides:

Wu Yun has completely subdued the Firetail Rat's elite squad.

They also loathed the Painted Skin Demon and suffered greatly as a result; many of their people were killed or wounded in this battle.

In addition, the prestige accumulated by the old patriarch,

They all knelt down and said:

"I am willing to obey the elder clan leader's commands."

Huo Xin pointed and said:

"Listen to this young friend."

All the monsters said in unison:

"We are willing to be driven to atone for our sins."

"Very good," Jiang Yu nodded in satisfaction.

"Get up, all of you. You are also victims. Let's work together to eliminate the evil spirits, break through the ghost realm, and fight our way out."

"You bastard!"

"You dare betray me? I will kill you all!"

Fat Tiger roared angrily, his face contorted in a ferocious expression.

As he said this, many dark green vines sprouted from his mouth.

Branches sprouted from his body, and he exuded a ghostly aura, no longer resembling a fire-tailed rat at all.

"what!"

"You bunch of bastards!"

His screams grew increasingly terrifying, and he could no longer maintain his human form.

He transformed back into his Firetail Rat form, his body now swollen.

Dark green branches replaced the skeleton on its head and legs, growing wildly.

Violent flames erupted, and limbs stomped on the ground, emitting a burnt smell.

Fat Tiger's current appearance is exactly the same as his younger brother's.

Jiang Yu reminded him:

"He's going to fight desperately."

"This is an evil artifact provided by the Painted Skin Demon; it is extremely dangerous."

Roar!

Fat Tiger roared and pounced on the group, his body creating a scorching gust of wind that turned the surrounding rocks red-hot.

With a flick of his sleeve, Guan Xi sent dozens of red silk ribbons, glowing with spiritual light, wrapping around Fatty Tiger's body.

In fact, her red silk was made of fine copper and was incredibly soft.

Once the enemy is bound, the more they struggle, the tighter the bindings become.

Soon, Fat Tiger was wrapped up like a rice dumpling.

puff!

The branches on Fat Tiger's body, which were engulfed in flames, swelled into branches half a meter thick, and the red silk was completely torn apart.

The red silk on Guan Xi's sleeve broke, and he suffered a backlash from the spiritual energy, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Fat Tiger's cultivation level has reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

His body swelled rapidly, leaving him covered in a layer of blood.

This blood, transformed by the Heart of Wood, ignited.

They transformed into fist-sized lotus flowers, unleashing fiery shockwaves that swept towards the crowd.

Zhao Teng and Huo Xin took turns using their best skills to subdue Pang Hu.

The spiritual energy and flames intertwined, resulting in a stalemate.

The two Firetail Rats that had just been rescued saw an opportunity and attacked Fat Tiger.

As a result, Fat Tiger flicked his tail, and one of the two Firetail Rats died and the other was injured on the spot.

Guan Xi frowned and said:

"Oh no, they've reached a stalemate!"

If we fail to seize this opportunity to deliver a fatal blow, we risk ending up with both sides severely injured.

"It would be dangerous to fight the demons again then."

Guan Xi struggled to her feet and tried to make a move, but Jiang Yu caught her. The warm masculine scent made Guan Xi's heart tremble.

Jiang Yu said:

"You should rest first; forcing yourself to do something will backfire."

"Let me take over now."

Guan Xi opened his eyes wide and said:

"No, that's an attack between Foundation Establishment cultivators. You'll die if you get hit by even one."

"Next, you'll be commanding the battle against the Painted Skin Demon, so it's best not to take any risks."

Jiang Yu smiled slightly:

"Don't worry, I'm confident, I won't act recklessly."

Jiang Yu waved his hand, and a curtain of water light appeared on the surface of his body.

This is the Profound Origin Heavy Water Shield that I obtained from Lin Xiao before.

The protective shield it produces can withstand high temperatures and is now proving very useful.

Jiang Yu took a step forward and charged towards the restrained Fatty Tiger.

With a wave of his hand, an eight-sided thunder pestle appeared in his grasp.

As spiritual energy was injected, a long needle carrying terrifying lightning power gradually appeared.

Jiang Yu's actions were not finished; he took out another blue bead, which was crackling with lightning.

After saving the King of Spikes and the Armor Piercer,

When Jiang Yu came to contact the Demon Suppression Division, both clans gave him a magical artifact as an aid.

This "Rolling Thunder Bead" is one of them.

This item can amplify the power of thunder by 30%, making it a perfect match for the Thunder Pestle in his hand.

"Go to hell!"

With the help of the rolling thunder pearl, the long needle on the thunder pestle instantly lengthened, forming a thunderous spiral.

It's sizzling!

With a loud thud, the long needle pierced straight into Fat Tiger's skull.

Fat Tiger's muscles trembled.

Endless lightning raged within his body.

boom!

With a huge explosion, blue light emanated from his mouth, and his body was instantly blasted into pieces.

"It's a success!"

Jiang Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's amazing!"

Guan Xi instinctively covered her mouth.

For a cultivator in the mid-stage of Qi Refining to kill a Foundation Establishment stage opponent is unheard of in the entire Guo Bei County.

Jiang Yu's strength and courage deeply impressed her.

Zhao Teng and Huo Xin were panting heavily.

They were extremely anxious during the stalemate.

Huo Xin, in particular, was deeply distressed to witness the death and injury of one of his two loyal subordinates.

Fortunately, Jiang Yu's timely intervention averted the crisis.

Zhao Teng praised:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, it's all thanks to your timely intervention, otherwise things wouldn't have gone so smoothly."

Jiang Yu raised his hand and said:

"We're all in the same boat."

"If it weren't for those two intervening and subduing Fat Tiger, I wouldn't even have been able to get close to him, let alone kill him."

"We've won!"

"Jiang Tiancai is amazing!"

The monks cheered.

Lin Xiao pretended to stop, nodding with satisfaction:

"It seems I don't need to take action."

His underlings looked at him with admiration and said:

"I knew Boss Lin was a master strategist, and everything was under control."

Lin Xiao feigned regret, standing with his hands behind his back:

"Unfortunately, there isn't a single real enemy who can give me the chance to unleash my full power."

Once everything has settled down, he's best at boasting and showing off.

The group of underlings' eyes lit up as they said:

"Boss Lin, are you going to personally fight Boss Painted Skin Ghost?"

Lin Xiao was momentarily speechless. Before he could even speak, his underlings began to spread the word again:

"Boss Lin said he would personally kill Boss Xue to avenge the fallen cultivators."

I fucking didn't say that!

Lin Xiao was drenched in sweat, but facing the gazes of everyone else, he could only grit his teeth, nod, and smile.

Jiang Yu promptly added:

"Since you have this idea, then you can be the vanguard later."

Guanxi also said:

"Given the abilities Brother Lin has demonstrated, he certainly deserves greater responsibility."

The group of underlings started shouting:

"Our Boss Lin loves doing the most dangerous things."

"That's how you show how awesome he is."

Lin Xiao was completely petrified and stunned.