A Loose Cultivator's Path to Longevity

Lü Zhong had secretly released his Incarnation.

They launched a combined attack in perfect concert.

A combined attack from two Mid-stage Core Formation cultivators. Forget that one was a Nascent Soul Seed like Lü Zhong—even a regular Elite Core Formation cultivator’s strike would have been enough to shatter Chen Hao’s defenses.

And Chen Hao was caught completely off guard.

In a single exchange.

All of his Protective Spiritual Objects burst into glittering fragments of Spiritual Light.

A deadly premonition seized his heart!

Chen Hao wanted to flee, but Lü Zhong and his Incarnation struck again in unison. The Spiritual Light of the Late Sun Magic Sword flared in both their hands as they wordlessly unleashed a barrage of slashes.

Seeing this, the Master of Yuxiu Peak and the Zhongxiu Peak Master rushed to provide support.

But Shuini and Yun Tao intercepted them.

A bloodcurdling scream rang out.

After hundreds of consecutive Sword Slashes, Chen Hao’s Protective Gang Qi shattered. The Incarnation’s sword plunged into his chest.

Blood sprayed everywhere!

But how could a Core Formation cultivator with a century of experience be killed so easily? Especially an Elder like Chen Hao from a Nascent Soul Sect; he naturally had powerful life-saving Spiritual Objects.

Gritting his teeth against the pain, he crushed a Jade Talisman.

"Profound Gang Heavenly Talisman!" Lü Zhong shouted in alarm.

This was a Tier Five Talisman. Its effect was to consume the user’s Magical Power to instantly restore their Protective Gang Qi.

It had such an astonishing effect because it drew upon the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi. Only a Divinity Transformation Grand Venerable could accomplish such a feat, which was why the Profound Gang Heavenly Talisman was a Tier Five Talisman.

Lü Zhong wanted to stop him, but it was too late.

In an instant, Chen Hao’s Magical Power vanished. At the same time, the hazy green Protective Gang Qi flowed across his body once more, as strong as it had ever been.

Lü Zhong watched with cold eyes. ’Since I broke it once...’

’I can break it a second time!’

Across from him, Chen Hao was still reeling in shock.

A moment ago, he had been a hair’s breadth from death.

Seeing Lü Zhong and his Incarnation charge again, Chen Hao’s face flushed with anger. "Don’t you dare look down on me!" he roared. "My Chen Family has produced Core Formation cultivators for generations! We’re nothing like you rogue..."

The next moment!

Three intersecting Thunder Spears shot toward him, forcing him to shut his mouth and dodge.

’As if trash-talking could kill an opponent.’

Lü Zhong clashed with Chen Hao once more.

With a flick of his Sword Gesture, the Star Mirror at his side fired a relentless barrage of Mirror Light. Without even needing to deploy his Flood Dragon Spirit Banner, he directly knocked back the opposing Flying Needle Treasure.

The Star Mirror then flew forward, locking the Golden Jade Mother and Child Needle in a stalemate.

With the enemy’s Magical Treasure unable to return in time to defend him, Lü Zhong transformed into a red meteor and shot forward, launching another furious assault on Chen Hao.

Shuini was the first to achieve victory.

Her opponent, the Master of Yuxiu Peak, was merely at the Late-stage Core Formation Realm, still half a Small Realm away from the Fake Infant Stage. The gap in their strength was far greater than the one between Lü Zhong and Chen Hao; the Peak Master was already on his last legs.

The Master of Yuxiu Peak had a bleak look in his eyes.

Only half of his body remained, and the Golden Core in his abdomen had already been shattered, making even self-destruction impossible. As he looked toward his two fellow sect members, the Master of Yuxiu Peak started to speak.

A sharp sword shadow flashed past, and he was instantly decapitated.

At almost the same moment, a look of shock spread across Chen Hao’s face.

Seeing the tip of a sword protruding from his chest, a flicker of resolve crossed his eyes. A layer of azure Spirit Flame erupted across his body as he activated the Self-Destructive Mantra from the Golden Jade Scripture.

At such close range, it was too late to stop him, even by shattering his Golden Core.

"Haha, let’s go to hell together!" Chen Hao cackled.

Suddenly, a figure shot out from the side without a hint of hesitation.

"Original Body, remember our promise!" After shouting these words, the Incarnation, Yinn Li, grabbed the immobilized Chen Hao and hurtled toward the Secret Hall’s only exit. Chen Hao was frozen in place by the self-destruction process.

"No!" Chen Hao cried.

"Three, two... one!" Lü Zhong sighed.

A Magical Protection Shield formed around him, but it was instantly shattered by the incoming shockwave. His protective Star Yang Gang Qi was also greatly diminished, but it ultimately held.

"Let’s go. We need to seize control of the Grand Array," Shuini said, pulling her Spirit Sword from the Zhongxiu Peak Master’s body. Without even a second glance, she lopped off his head as a final measure.

"Yes, Master!" Lü Zhong nodded, gesturing for Yun Tao to follow.

「Outside the Secret Hall.」

"All disciples, on my command—advance!" the Moon Beauty Peak Master roared. As she spoke, she summoned her Magical Treasure and flew toward the blasted-open mountain pass.

All the Lingyue Sect disciples behind her fell into formation and flew forward in her wake.

An even more brutal battle began.

Lü Zhong summoned his Human-Faced Flood Dragon Banner. Its Fire-Eating Divine Technique was fully charged. Aiming at the Grand Array formed by a hundred Foundation Establishment disciples from the Lingyue Sect, he unleashed a stream of purple fire.

At first, some on the opposing side felt relieved, but their expressions changed drastically when the stream of fire suddenly intensified and widened.

The massive, unwieldy Grand Array was no tougher than tofu against the fiery torrent, which had consumed half of Lü Zhong’s Magical Power. In the span of a breath, it was burned clean through and engulfed in a sea of flames.

"AHHH!!!" A chorus of screams erupted.

Countless cultivators turned to ash before their bodies even had a chance to fall from the sky.

The terrified survivors were then cut down by Yun Tao, who moved in to intercept them.

"All is lost..." the Moon Beauty Peak Master sighed softly. She saw her own headless body fall into the raging sea of fire below before her vision plunged into eternal darkness.

Some of the remaining Lingyue Sect disciples continued their charge, while others attempted to flee.

Unfortunately, any form of struggle was futile before a Core Formation Cultivator.

"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!"

Explosions rumbled in the distance, the sound washing over the Lingyue Sect’s gates like a tidal wave.

Clearly, other forces had united to launch an all-out assault.

Lingyue Sect Elders fought desperately, providing cover for the main body of the Sect to retreat from Lingyue Peak. However, separated by the Yin Yang Micro Dust Array, they had no idea that the position they were trying to protect had already fallen.

The slaughter on Lingyue Peak continued.

"SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!" Beams of Mirror Light streaked through the air.