CHAPTER 961: CHAPTER 730: CULTIVATORS ON THE BATTLEFIELD

If an Immortal Cultivator from Xuanxian Continent reaches the Mahayana Realm, and their insight is high enough to comprehend the Heaven and Earth Power, they can master a very powerful spell, which is Instant Teleportation.

Instant Teleportation, as the name implies, is instantaneous movement.

Anywhere covered by Divine Sense can be reached in an instant, far more terrifying than any Escape Technique.

Of course, Instant Teleportation also has its flaws.

If a place’s Cosmic Energy is violent and the space is unstable, it’s impossible to use Instant Teleportation.

Elder Xuan Yang, as a Mahayana Realm expert who comprehends Instant Teleportation, in his eyes, aside from the Demon Kings of the Demon God Realm, he doesn’t regard anyone from Earth as worthy of notice. There may be some formidable enemies he cannot kill, but he would absolutely not be defeated.

An expert at the pinnacle of the Mahayana Realm who has mastered Instant Teleportation can leave without anyone being able to stop them.

At this moment.

Li Yi and Ye Jingtian had just broken through the Killing Array before them, waiting for the residual effects to dissipate before leaving immediately. Both clearly understood that this place was not suitable to stay long, and leaving soon was the wise choice.

Yet, at this moment.

Both suddenly felt a warning in their souls, a strong sense of crisis surging forth.

Always alert, the two instantly glanced at a piece of sky not far behind them.

Suddenly, their eyes narrowed sharply, feeling shock.

At some point, an elderly man, possessing an immortal demeanor and emanating murderous intent, had appeared in the air. This old man stood in the void, holding a gleaming horsetail whisk, radiating an astonishing aura.

"An Immortal Cultivator from Xuanxian Continent, moreover, a Mahayana Realm-level expert." Ye Jingtian’s mind immediately conjured this thought.

"How did this guy suddenly appear here without leaving any trace?" The point that shocked Li Yi was precisely this.

Elder Xuan Yang’s expression also tightened at this moment.

Because, in his Divine Sense, there was only Ye Jingtian, completely lacking Li Yi’s presence. Yet after his Instant Teleportation, he discovered there were actually two people, and one of them could not be observed with Divine Sense.

No.

No.

It’s not that he couldn’t be observed with Divine Sense, the other must possess a treasure, maybe even an Immortal Artifact that shields Divine Sense perception.

Seeing Li Yi adorned in Red Gold Dao Artifact, in such extravagant fashion, his years of experience immediately led Elder Xuan Yang to realize the true reason.

Then Elder Xuan Yang’s eyes instantly revealed a hint of greed.

An Immortal Artifact.

This despicable Earth Evolver, how could he possess such a treasure? I should be the one who owns that Immortal Artifact. After all, I am the one destined to become an Immortal, perfectly matched with the Immortal Artifact.

Greed stirred, killing intent surged.

Elder Xuan Yang instantly waved the horsetail whisk in his hand.

In an instant, countless silver strands surged, covering the sky in moments, obscuring the sun and moon, then countless silver threads descended like a dense rain, attempting to engulf Li Yi and Ye Jingtian.

He didn’t want to kill them quickly, but he wanted to capture them, to force out the secret of the Immortal Artifact.

"Fight out!" Ye Jingtian suddenly shouted, the Purple and Blue Twin Swords in his hands combined instantly, a ray of Infinite Sword Light shot into the sky, trying to cleave the silver sky, severing the troublesome silver threads with the fiercest Sword Qi.

"It’s useless. The horsetail whisk in my hand is made from the strands of the Nine-eyed Golden Spider, mixed with Sunflower Water Essence, and refined from Sun and Moon Mysterious Iron. It is indestructible, incredibly tough, and extremely sharp—it’s a Half-Immortal Artifact, not something you despicable Evolvers can break."

Elder Xuan Yang squinted his eyes, revealing a slight smile.

He really liked his Half-Immortal Artifact, always eager to boast about it to others.

The seemingly pure horsetail whisk, since its creation, had dyed with the blood of countless cultivators.

Thinking that today he could seize a genuine Immortal Artifact from these two, his heart couldn’t repress its joy.

However, soon Elder Xuan Yang’s smile slightly stiffened.

He saw the Purple and Blue Treasure Sword coming, and unbelievably, one silver thread after another was being cut. Unfortunately, the opponent’s strength was insufficient, unable to fully unleash the divine might of the Purple and Blue Treasure Sword, after forcibly advancing over a thousand meters, the residual power was exhausted, unable to progress further or tear apart the silver sky.

"Good, very good, those two swords are extraordinary as well. I truly am blessed today to encounter such a great opportunity in this remote place." With the horsetail whisk damaged, Elder Xuan Yang was not angry but rather delighted.

As long as he could seize these two individuals today, it would be worth it even if the horsetail whisk was completely ruined.

But at this moment.

A ray of Red Gold Divine Light, carrying Dragon and Tiger Power, instantly surged forth, sweeping over the silver threads and severing them entirely, its terrifying might sweeping through, making Elder Xuan Yang, who had been joyful at heart, feel shocked.

In great panic, he hastily swung the horsetail whisk, transforming it into a skyful of silver waves to block the strike.

But with Li Yi’s current strength, wielding the Red Gold Dao Artifact, exerting full force, it was difficult for the Immortal Cultivator at the Mahayana Realm to resist, even if the person was at the Peak of the Mahayana Stage.

The Red Gold Shattering Star Spear moved like crushing bamboo, effortlessly ripping through the silver waves, thereafter the residual power of the divine light continued without reduction, instantly engulfing Elder Xuan Yang.

But in the next moment.

Elder Xuan Yang suddenly vanished.

When he appeared again, it was already dozens of miles away.

He was still in shock, his skin stained with blood; this was a wound left by a close-range blast of Divine Light. Although it was not serious, it gave him a sense of the fear of death.

If he were hit by that Red Gold Divine Light, even if he didn’t die, he would be severely injured.

"What are you laughing at, you old geezer," Li Yi said, holding the Red Gold Shattering Star Spear, staring at the opponent from afar.

Although he had to admit, the opponent was very powerful, but he was not weak either. With the enhancement of the Red Gold Dao Artifact, he could fight even a Cultivator in the Tri-Floral Realm.

In terms of sheer strength, the Peak of Mahayana Stage on the Xuanxian Continent should be weaker than a Cultivator in the Tri-Floral Realm.

Elder Xuan Yang’s expression changed repeatedly at this moment. Li Yi’s actions made him realize that this human Evolver was anything but ordinary.

"What kind of weapon is that spear? It’s extremely dangerous. Not only did it easily cut off the horsetail whisk in my hand, but it almost harmed my body."

He thought that the strength of the person in front of him relied mostly on that weapon.

Without that weapon, it should not be difficult to deal with him.

However, as it stands, taking down both individuals would not be easy, and in a life-and-death battle, he might not necessarily gain the upper hand.

But if he were to leave now, it would be like letting a tiger return to the mountain, leading to endless future troubles.

Moreover, those two people had such treasures on them; it would be a shame not to seize them.

No choice.

Elder Xuan Yang did not want to take risks, being someone who actively sought Immortality. He used his Divine Sense to send a message to two other Mahayana Realm allies, urging them to come quickly to support him so they could split the opponent’s treasures evenly afterward.

"Li Yi, are you confident you can take him out?" At this moment, Ye Jingtian tightly gripped the Purple and Blue Treasure Sword, feeling slightly uneasy.

"In a life-and-death battle, I wouldn’t need more than ten rounds to kill him. But you know the Cultivators of Xuanxian Continent; they’re both sly and devious. If they can’t win, they run away, and they often play dirty tricks. If he’s still not leaving, I suspect he’s calling for backup," Li Yi whispered.

"Earlier, several Divine Senses scanned our area, but only this Mahayana Realm expert took action. The others didn’t act, probably due to some agreement among them. However, it looks like they are greedy for our weapons. I worry we’ll be surrounded and killed."

"If that’s the case, we should leave quickly." Ye Jingtian’s face immediately changed.

The opponent’s Peak Mahayana Stage strength was already much greater than his. If they called for reinforcements to encircle the two of them, it would be utterly hopeless.

And indeed, the Cultivators of Xuanxian Continent might do such a thing.

"You’re right, we shouldn’t linger in battle; let’s go quickly."

Li Yi did not hesitate. The killing array had been disarmed, and the residual power had dissipated. Taking advantage of the earlier attack that forced the opponent back, he didn’t want to get trapped in a siege. So, he immediately activated Xiangyun, swept up Ye Jingtian, and quickly escaped.

"Damn it. They’re escaping."

Seeing this, Elder Xuan Yang was both shocked and furious, not expecting them to turn tail and run without a word despite having an advantage. Could they have known he was calling for reinforcements? Impossible.

However, Li Yi’s Cloud-Riding Technique was incredibly fast, and in a blink of an eye, they were almost gone from sight.

"We absolutely cannot let these two escape. Once they’re back in their territory, it will be difficult to kill them."

Elder Xuan Yang didn’t want to let these two big fish slip away, deciding to entangle them for a while to await the arrival of reinforcements.

Instantly, he disappeared from where he stood.

When he reappeared, he was already in front of Li Yi and Ye Jingtian. The horsetail whisk in his hand turned back into a large silver net, attempting to trap them and prevent their escape.

"Indeed, he wasn’t using an Escape Technique, but rather a wormhole-like ability, allowing him to instantly arrive at certain locations." Seeing this, Ye Jingtian wanted to rush forward with his sword.

"You don’t need to act; I’ll handle this."

Li Yi had already anticipated that the opponent might interfere with their escape. He activated the Red Gold Shattering Star Spear, unleashing Infinite Divine Light, delivering a world-shattering strike.

The terrifying Divine Light attacked, slicing everything in its path.

The opponent’s silver horsetail whisk was no match for the Red Gold Dao Artifact, once again torn open with a menacing rip.

However, Elder Xuan Yang was prepared and again used Instant Teleportation to dodge the dreadful strike.

He only wanted to entangle Li Yi, not engage in a life-and-death battle with him, lest he reveal a weakness and truly perish here.

Although Elder Xuan Yang was confident he would not be killed, as a Cultivator, he wouldn’t gamble on that possibility, given that Li Yi’s weapon was indeed formidable and could not be underestimated.

"You think you can offend me and just leave? It’s not that easy. Today, both of you must stay," Elder Xuan Yang said coldly.

Li Yi frowned, intending to leave again.

But just then, two Divine Senses scanned the battlefield.

Following that, two tunneling lights approached rapidly, carrying the unmistakable aura of powerful Mahayana Realm cultivators.

"Damn, Li Yi, you were right. They really have reinforcements," Ye Jingtian immediately turned pale.

Li Yi, however, exclaimed subtly, "The two of them are flying over, not suddenly appearing. The reinforcements’ strength should be weaker than this old man’s."

He initially thought they had called for stronger Cultivators, prompting his urgent escape.

Unexpectedly, they called for two helpers who were not as strong as this person.

Now, Li Yi was not afraid.