CHAPTER 422: CHAPTER 417 LONGEVITY GUI TALISMAN! THE HUNT FOR GODS PLAN!_1

The Filthy Spirit Demonic Water can restrain Spiritual Treasures and the Treasure Light Formation, polluting the Spiritual Power of cultivators.

The method to refine this substance is extremely malicious, requiring a large number of wrongfully deceased souls, as well as many precious materials.

Although the Shimo Sect is a Demon Cultivator sect, they cannot indiscriminately slaughter the citizens within their territory, so the output is limited, and Filthy Spirit Demonic Water is used sparingly.

Since the war between the Shimo Sect and the Lingbao Sect began, Filthy Spirit Demonic Water has mostly been used on the ’high-end’ Secret Realm Battlefields, instead of being wasted here.

The Demon Cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage are too disappointing, and the Heiyuan Secret Realm is about to fall.

Only recently did the upper echelons of the Shimo Sect dispatch Xia Zonglong and the Filthy Spirit Demonic Water here.

The Filthy Spirit Demonic Water didn’t disappoint. The supposedly impregnable turtle shell finally cracked.

The Demon Cultivators of the Shimo Sect were greatly encouraged, each wielding a Demon Treasure and charging towards the Lingbao Sect disciples, who were in disarray.

The Lingbao Sect disciples were evading the Filthy Spirit Demonic Water everywhere, their faces showing distress.

"Form the Sun Devouring Divine Dog Formation!"

At the critical moment, Qi Shixiong stepped forward to gather everyone into a Treasure Light Formation to deal with the formidable enemy.

"Formation, activate!"

He took out a scroll engraved with complex formation patterns and threw a beating red heart, which seemed alive, into it.

When the divine dog entered the formation scroll, the faint silhouette of a giant Devouring Sun Divine Dog could be seen emerging.

This wasn’t their first collaboration, and they were quick to throw their Spiritual Treasures into the formation.

The dazzling light from hundreds of Spiritual Treasures surged into it.

The brilliance of the Spiritual Treasures and the cultivators’ Spiritual Power surged. The Heart of the Devouring Sun Divine Dog pulsed, and a Devouring Sun Divine Dog, one hundred zhang tall, took shape.

"Break!"

A black Demon’s Palm smacked down mightily towards the Treasure Light Formation. The palm shattered with a loud boom, much like a moth flying into a flame.

The exploding palm spurted black liquid, corroding the treasure light within the formation.

One after another, the Devouring Sun Divine Dogs disintegrated as if they had encountered their nemesis.

The Filthy Spirit Demonic Water began to sink, threatening to pollute the Spiritual Treasures below.

The cultivators of the Lingbao Sect turned pale and hastily retrieved their Spiritual Treasures, fearing they would be contaminated by the Filthy Spirit Demonic Water.

With the loss of many Spiritual Treasures, the Sun Devouring Divine Dog Formation couldn’t sustain itself.

The Treasure Light Formation was the Lingbao Sect’s ultimate weapon. Without this trump card, their combat strength plummeted.

How could cultivators of the Lingbao Sect compare to the battle-hardened cultivators of the Shimo Sect?

Shortly after, five cultivators of the Lingbao Sect had already fallen at the hands of Demon Cultivators.

"Withdraw from this place immediately! We’ll fight another day!"

Seeing the possibility of killing Lingbao Sect cultivators, why would the Demon Cultivators give up?

They swarmed forward, pursuing their advantage.

"Flame Demon Nine Sons!"

Nine damaged Yanmos returned as if reborn, each with the combat power at the Nascent Soul Peak.

This was due to the influence of the Heiyuan Secret Realm world, where their combat power had severely declined. Otherwise, each Yanmo would possess the strength of the Late-stage of Soul Transformation.

"Yama Heavenly Child!"

Nine figures rolled on the spot and then disappeared, and a tall skeletal figure burning with black flames materialized.

It was engulfed in demonic flames, its head adorned with a black crown, resembling a sovereign in the midst of fire.

"Yanmo Proclamation Prison!"

The terrifying black flames churned, forming the Yanmo Proclamation Prison, encapsulating all the Lingbao Sect cultivators within.

All around, as far as the eye could see, were burning black flames, with no sight of the Heiyuan Secret Realm and no way to find the exit.

The Great Divine Power Yama Heavenly Child is capable of creating the Yanmo Proclamation Prison, forcibly dragging targets into it. Without defeating the Yama Heavenly Child, one cannot escape.

Only at this moment did the Yama Heavenly Child display the grandeur of his Great Divine Power.

"Xia Zonglong?!"

"So the Shimo Sect still sent a Divinity Transformation True Disciple!"

"Indeed, it was as the Sect Master had foreseen!"

Trapped here, the Lingbao Sect cultivators were surrounded by black flames with no way to leave.

When everyone was in panic and uncertainty, a youth with a refined and gentle appearance emerged from the crowd.

A White Jade Vase was taken out, pouring forth a large amount of pure white liquid.

"Pure Lotus!"

The white liquid flew, and white lotuses bloomed in the Void, radiating a holy aura.

Upon contact with the black flames of the Yanmo Proclamation Prison, they sizzled and created billows of white mist.

Soon, an extensive area of black flames was dissolved by the White Lotus, forming a giant gap.

Through the gap, one could see the normal black plains outside.

"Leave this place!"

The cultivators of the Lingbao Sect didn’t dare linger any longer and rapidly departed from within the Yanmo Proclamation Prison.

"White Lotus! No wonder the Lingbao Sect has been prevailing here. You all do not abide by the rules!" Xia Zonglong, upon seeing this person’s Divine Skill, instantly recognized them. He was both shocked and furious, finally understanding why they had been losing in the Heiyuan Secret Realm.

The Lingbao Sect had violated the rules first by sending a Divinity Transformation True Disciple.

White Lotus showed no change in expression, calmly stating, "Although I entered the Heiyuan Secret Realm, I did not act. I am merely the sect’s contingency for unforeseen tactics.

"The Sect Master put it well: to avoid falling prey to the Demon Sect’s schemes, one must be even craftier than you.

"Indeed, this proves the Sect Master’s conjecture was correct; everything was anticipated."

If the Lingbao Sect lacked such a contingency, the Shimo Sect, relying on Filthy Spirit Demonic Water and the Yama Heavenly Child, would have dominated the battlefield, and countless sect disciples would have met dreadful fates here.

"Hmph, the so-called righteous path is but a gathering of hypocrites. It was you who first resorted to underhanded tactics."

Both sides loathed each other, and with righteousness always defined by the victor, battle was imminent.

The Lingbao Sect was well-prepared. White Lotus neutralized the Filthy Spirit Demonic Water, and the Sun Devouring Divine Dog Formation once again unleashed its might, with a hundred Devouring Sun Divine Dogs emerging in quick succession.

As the black flame giant that Xia Zonglong had transformed into slapped his hand out, more than a dozen Devouring Sun Divine Dogs were sent flying.

The thick Yama demonic flames attached to their targets, burning both their bodies and Spiritual Power.

But the Devouring Sun Divine Dogs formed by the Spiritual Treasure Formation were different. They were inherently capable of devouring spirit, and the demonic flames were also within their scope of consumption.

The demonic flames could not harm them.

With every strike from the Yama Heavenly Child, dozens of Devouring Sun Divine Dogs were sent flying.

They shook their heads and continued to join the fray.

Facing the relentless tactics of repeated attacks, the Yama Heavenly Child and the Demon Cultivators were exhausted from defending and unable to withstand the pressure.

The Demon Cultivators of the Shimo Sect had arrived with overwhelming momentum, but in the blink of an eye, the scene turned into a great rout.

After today, Demon Cultivators will no longer be a threat.

「Inside the Mountain and Sea Pearl.」

The tightly closed door of the Talisman Crafting Room opened, revealing Jia Ren dressed in Evil-Warding Full Body Armor, holding a black and crimson, sinister-looking Talisman.

I finally succeeded!

Long before crafting the Longevity Gui Talisman, the idea for it had taken shape in his mind, and the Talisman Crafting took far less time than expected.

I wonder how effective the Longevity Gui Talisman will be?

How many years of life will it be able to reduce from the target?

I hope its effects do not disappoint me.

It’s better to make a few more Longevity Gui Talismans!

If the effect of one Talisman is not enough, I’ll use quantity to make up for it, ensuring that the target dies from exhaustion of their lifespan.

Jia Ren entered the Talisman Crafting Room again and began to immerse himself in crafting Talismans.

「A month later.」

A powerful Spiritual Power Fluctuation emanated from the place of seclusion, then quickly vanished.

Zhuo Chengdao stepped out from the spartan Cultivation Room, unable to hide the joy between his brows.

Only one step away from the Divinity Transformation Stage!

For many cultivators, the Divinity Transformation Stage is the beginning of a qualitative change.

In the Divinity Transformation Stage, lifespan continues to double, and Magical Arts gain the support of the power of heaven and earth.

At such a level, in the eyes of mortals and Low-Order Cultivators, their divine power is inscrutable, akin to that of deities.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother, for advancing a step further in your cultivation. The Great Dao of Divinity Transformation is not far off."

The Insect External Incarnation quickly extended congratulations to Zhuo Chengdao.

"Haha, Junior Brother Jia has also cultivated the Spirit Devouring Treasure Art. Reaching the Late Nascent Soul Stage quickly isn’t difficult. By hunting a few more Demon Cultivators, achieving Nascent Soul Peak will be easy."

The Spirit Devouring Treasure Art allows one to devour Spiritual Treasures to enhance Cultivation Level, quickly boosting it by leaps and bounds.

The two had been hunting Demon Cultivators throughout the Heiyuan Secret Realm and never lacked Spiritual Treasures. Their Cultivation Level progress far surpassed ordinary people by more than a hundredfold.

"Junior Brother Jia, can we go out and hunt Demon Cultivators now?" Zhuo Chengdao asked. Then he added, "Inquire about the situation over the past month."

They had been in secluded cultivation and were not aware of the outside world.

He didn’t want... for the Lingbao Sect to have withdrawn completely, leaving only the two of them, the unlucky ones, still there.

Zhuo Chengdao nodded indifferently, took out a communication Magical Treasure, and contacted an acquaintance who was a True Disciple.

"Junior Brother Zhuo, you’ve missed quite a show."

The other party explained the whole story, which made Zhuo Chengdao’s expression change dramatically, filled with intrigue.

"I didn’t expect the Shimo Sect to be so shameless!"

Zhuo Chengdao was no stranger to Xia Zonglong, having secretly made a move to ambush him in hopes of earning a grand merit.

Unfortunately, the disparity in strength was too great, and the ambush did not succeed. Instead, he almost died at the hands of a Demon Cultivator.

He had always remembered that grudge.

Previously, being one major Realm apart, he could only wait until he reached the Late-stage of Soul Transformation, or even the Lianxu Stage, to have a chance at revenge.

Now, with Xia Zonglong entering the Heiyuan Secret Realm, and his Realm suppressed to Nascent Soul Peak, the situation was different.

The opportunity for revenge had arrived!

"Junior Brother Jia, I have an unreasonable request."

Zhuo Chengdao put away the communication Magical Treasure and looked at Jia Ren with a gaze filled with mysterious brilliance.

"Let’s join forces and hunt down Xia Zonglong of the Shimo Sect! At the peak of his strength, he was a Late-Stage Deity-Transforming Cultivator, but now, suppressed within the Secret Realm, he only has the Realm of Nascent Soul Peak. This is our best opportunity to slay this demon, and the treasures on his person will definitely not disappoint."

The Insect External Incarnation listened quietly, with a longing look in his eyes.

The Great Divine Power Yama Heavenly Child used by Xia Zonglong had left a profound impression on him.

By killing him and consuming his flesh through the Corpse-Eating Bizarre Pill, he could learn this Divine Power. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

After hesitating for a moment, the Insect External Incarnation said, "I can join you, but this time it’s different from before! We need to lure him into a trap, then give him a good beating."

Even though Xia Zonglong’s Realm was suppressed to Nascent Soul Peak, his combat strength was far beyond that of a Nascent Soul Cultivator, and killing him was a risky venture.

The best approach was to minimize the risk. Setting up a trap was the best way to do that.

If the trap couldn’t handle Xia Zonglong, naturally we would run. What’s more, my true self has just crafted the Longevity Gui Talisman, and I have yet to find a suitable target for testing... No matter how powerful you are, can you withstand an assault that reduces your lifespan?

"I knew you wouldn’t let me down, Junior Brother. I will follow your commands," Zhuo Chengdao said with a beaming face.

On his own, he would not be a match for Xia Zonglong. With the assistance of Junior Brother and thirty Nascent Soul Peak Yakshas, there would be a chance for victory.

"Let’s go. We’ll first set up traps and Formations! If we can’t defeat a Divinity Transformation True Disciple, retreating using Formations will definitely not be a problem."

With Formations combined with Yakshas and Mixed Poison, I don’t believe we can’t deal with a Demon Cultivator whose Realm is suppressed. If there’s a real problem, whether to fight or retreat, I’ll make the call.