After clearing the level, the fairies were reborn!

"And you, you ignorant monster! Hmph, once I seize this brat's body, I'll savor you properly... I'm sure the sect leader won't mind if I get a taste for him first."

Having said that, He Yundao unleashed his terrifying power.

A familiar feeling washed over Xu Ze once again, like a tidal wave.

Two lifetimes!

Do I really have to die such a miserable death?

Hey!

I won't accept this!!

"Azure Cloud Sword!"

At the critical moment, an unfamiliar name suddenly appeared in his mind, and Xu Ze shouted it out almost instinctively.

Chapter 20 Give Me Your Life

Xu Ze was suppressed by the power of the peak Golden Core stage, so he shouldn't have been able to make any sound.

But deep within his body, an even more powerful force suddenly erupted, breaking through the restraints of the oppressive aura!

Clang—!

A clear, resonant sword cry echoed through the sky, and a stream of azure light shot up from Xu Ze's body, transforming into an ancient longsword that hovered in front of him.

The sword's blade was adorned with flowing cloud patterns, radiating a terrifying and chilling aura.

The Azure Cloud Sword is its name.

This wasn't something Xu Ze knew beforehand; it was something the sword was telling him at this moment!

"A Nascent Soul artifact? Boy, who exactly are you?!"

The sinister smile on He Yundao's face froze instantly, replaced by unbelievable horror, as if facing a formidable enemy.

How could someone who's only at the Qi Refining stage have a Nascent Soul level magical artifact protecting them?!

Could it be that this kid is the heir of some powerful family?

Although the Biyang Sect was able to traverse the Nanyue Mountains.

However, the Southern Continent is only the lowest-ranking continent, where the Nascent Soul stage is already the peak.

If they were to provoke some terrifying being with the Void Return or Tribulation Transcending realms... their entire family would be reduced to ashes in the blink of an eye!

"Hmph! Now you know fear?"

Xu Zeqiang suppressed his shock and reached out to grasp the sword hilt.

That surging sword intent was his biggest trump card at this moment.

In fact, he had already guessed the origin of this sword.

Apart from Ding Wan, no one else has such a grand gesture.

Besides, I haven't met any reliable people in this life.

Teacher, although you're a tiny bit too heavy-handed and a little bit cunning...

But it's okay, the student has forgiven you!

If I can pretend this once, it's worth it in this lifetime!

"Old Deng, your life is forfeit!"

Xu Ze does not use any great sword-related supernatural powers.

However, in the world of cultivation, a major realm of cultivation can create an insurmountable barrier.

With just a casual wave of his hand, he could deliver the most lethal blow to He Yundao!

"not good!"

With a flash of sword light, He Yundao hurriedly summoned his own natal iron sword to defend himself and retreated rapidly.

Although he was afraid that this kid might be backed by some terrifying aristocratic or immortal clan, he was already on the verge of death and couldn't care less about that now!

boom--!

The moment the cyan sword light collided with the iron sword, He Yundao was struck as if by a heavy blow, and his whole body flew backward, spitting out blood.

"Impossible! This is impossible!"

He Yundao appeared to be insane. He had cultivated for five hundred years to reach the peak of the Golden Core stage, but now he was forced into such a state by a mere Qi Refining junior.

"Sword light is like me!"

Xu Ze, wielding the Qingyun Sword, chased He Yundao, hacking and slashing his way through the air. He was completely engrossed in the killing, oblivious to the world around him, reciting whatever lines came to mind.

He Yundao was killed and fled for his life. He had underestimated the difference between the peak of the Golden Core stage and the power of the Nascent Soul stage!

At this moment, his protective magic treasures shattered one after another, and even a third of his soul was cut off. He was covered in blood and his aura was extremely weak.

He was already nearing the end of his life, but who would have thought that he would face such a calamity as his lifespan was drawing to a close!

I should have just chosen any disciple to possess!

"Sect Master, please make a move!"

He Yundao had no other choice but to flee while seeking help from other members of the sect.

"Second Elder, Third Elder! No matter what, I am a senior who came up the mountain earlier than you. Can you really just stand by and do nothing?"

His voice transmission echoed throughout the sect, revealing him to be disheveled and in a sorry state.

But at this moment, no one in the Biyang Sect responded to him.

In fact, when Xu Ze summoned the Azure Cloud Sword, the other Nascent Soul stage elders and the Divine Transformation stage sect leader had already sensed it.

But no one dared to make a move rashly.

This is the Demonic Sect.

This is also the ultimate reason why the Biyang Sect has been able to dominate and rule the Southern Jambudvipa for so many years.

They're just incredibly cunning!

Before we know what kind of terrifying entity is behind Xu Ze, who would dare to make a move?

Besides, you're someone who's practically in the grave, so what if you die?

Don't drag the entire sect down with you, okay?

"If my golden core is damaged, I will never have another chance to possess another body and be reborn! My mastery of alchemy is already extraordinary. Don't you care about the future development of your sect?!"

He Yundao became extremely anxious. He seemed to have realized something, but he was unwilling to accept it.

I was abandoned.

The core tenet of the Biyang Sect is to become a Biyang.

Having spent hundreds of years on the mountain, he had long since grasped this truth, and in the end, he became a victim to prove it.

He still couldn't quite accept it!

For a moment, He Yundao was completely at a loss, so he simply started cursing.

"Wan Yi, you filthy bastard! I've watched you rise from Qi Refining to where you are today. Do you want me to expose all the dirty and shameful things you've done?!"

"You bear the primary responsibility for all of this today; this vixen is the one who did it..."

However, he was met with only deathly silence.

In the vast Biyang Sect, everyone chose to stand by and watch.

"Looks like you're not very popular."

Xu Ze sneered and raised the Qingyun Sword in his hand once more.

This time, the sword's edge was aimed directly at He Yundao's brow!

"Wait! Young friend, please wait!"

At the critical moment of life and death, He Yundao finally completely abandoned his dignity and said urgently, "I am willing to exchange my life's treasures for a way out! Pill formulas, secret techniques, cultivation insights, as long as you ask, I will not refuse!"

"Oh?" Xu Ze paused slightly, looking at him with a half-smile. "Is your life worth this little bit?"

He Yundao was overjoyed, thinking he had seen a turning point, and quickly said, "If you spare my life, young friend, I am willing to swear an oath to Heaven and Earth to serve you as my master from now on, and never have any disloyalty!"

As he spoke, a barely perceptible hint of resentment flashed deep in his eyes.

As long as he survives this ordeal, he will make this brat wish he were dead!

"That sounds very tempting..."

Xu Ze nodded thoughtfully, but just as He Yundao thought he was about to agree, he suddenly changed the subject:

"Unfortunately, I don't trust you."

Before the words were even finished, the Azure Cloud Sword slashed down fiercely!

"Do not--!"

Amidst He Yundao's desperate roar, the sword light completely engulfed his figure.

This Golden Core cultivator, who had traversed the Nanyue Mountains for hundreds of years, ultimately perished, without even the chance to be reincarnated and start anew.

Even on his deathbed, he couldn't believe that he would perish at the hands of a mere Qi Refining junior.

The battle ended, and the Azure Cloud Sword transformed into a stream of light and re-entered Xu Ze's body.

At the same time, a strong sense of weakness washed over him, almost causing him to lose his balance.

Clearly, activating the Nascent Soul artifact was a huge burden for him.

Moreover, this burden appears to be irreversible.

In other words, Xu Ze, with his Qi Refining stage cultivation, killed a Golden Core peak expert; it's absolutely impossible for him to recover from that with just a short rest.

His life is already counting down.

But he only felt refreshed.

Because it was so damn satisfying!