Cultivation: Immunity to Negative Effects

Back at the auction, not long after the Demon Flame Crystal had been sold, it was time for the Profound Light Grass, one of the Core Formation Spiritual Objects. Sure enough, Yu Wan had spent a full four hundred thousand Spirit Stones to acquire it, a truly extravagant sum.

The other disciples were full of admiration and envy whenever Yu Wan was mentioned.

But when it came to the mysterious person who had opposed Yu Wan and bought all of the Lifespan Extension Pills, opinions were divided.

Some thought the mysterious person must be a strange old man whose lifespan was nearing its end, and a despicable and shameless one at that.

Others, however, felt the mysterious person was actually quite formidable. They were not only wealthy but also unafraid of the powerful, completely disregarding even someone like Yu Wan. Besides, they hadn’t done anything wrong.

Chen Ling’Er, for instance, was of this opinion.

Zhang Chi, however, suspected she only thought that way because she and Yu Wan were both women, and a sense of rivalry was inevitable.

But regardless, he was very pleased to hear it.

"I think you’re right, Senior Sister Chen. That Yu may be a Nascent Soul Seed, but she’s far too hypocritical. It serves her right she didn’t get the Lifespan Extension Pills. In my opinion, aside from her good Spirit Root, she’s worthless. She isn’t even worthy of carrying your shoes!"

And so, Zhang Chi immediately voiced his support.

"Junior Brother, you have a discerning eye!"

Chen Ling’Er was overjoyed to hear this and immediately considered Zhang Chi a kindred spirit.

’This guy is usually so prim and proper,’ the other disciples thought, stunned. ’To think he’d say something like that just to flatter Junior Sister Chen. He’s truly one of a kind!’

The other disciples stared, dumbfounded and secretly impressed.

Afterward, the group wanted to keep chatting, but Chen Bufan came over and dispersed them, telling everyone to hurry and focus on their cultivation. Only then did Zhang Chi finally get some peace and quiet.

Half a day passed quickly. The Flying Boat had traveled an unknown distance when Zhang Chi, who was meditating in a corner, suddenly felt a pang of alarm. He immediately shot to his feet and stared into the distance.

His pupils shrank at the sight. In the distance, a Demon Beast with a ferocious aura and a bizarre appearance was hurtling violently through the air, pouncing toward their Flying Boat.

The Demon Beast had two wings, but they were featherless, resembling those of a bat. They were enormous, with a wingspan of over two hundred feet—even longer than the Top Grade Flying Boat.

Furthermore, its body resembled that of a great lizard, with incredibly sharp claws and a long tail.

Its eyes were blood-red, its mouth was full of jagged teeth, and its body was covered in black scales that gleamed with a cold, metallic luster.

When Zhang Chi first spotted the Demon Beast, it was still far in the distance, but by the time he could see it clearly, it had already closed in.

"This is bad! It’s a Tier Two Mid-Stage Demonized Beast! Everyone, activate all defenses immediately, then push the Flying Boat with everything you’ve got!"

At that moment, Chen Bufan and the others, who had been standing guard at the ship’s bow, also discovered the Demon Beast at the first opportunity.

After all, though their Divine Thought was inferior to Zhang Chi’s, their vision was not significantly obstructed in the broad daylight.

Moreover, the beast’s flight stirred up howling gales; it was far from silent.

RUMBLE...

And so, Chen Bufan and the others immediately sent out a warning to the Qi Cultivation Disciples with their Divine Thought while simultaneously unleashing various Magical Artifacts, attacking the Demonized Beast with all their might.

Chen Bufan’s Flying Sword was especially ferocious. Empowered by his Sword Control Technique and Innate Sword Bone, it stirred up wind and thunder as it shot forth.

BANG!

But the Demonized Beast opened its maw, let out a massive roar, and spewed a blast of black Demon Flame, instantly scorching the Magical Artifacts and dimming their Spiritual Light.

The terrified Qi Cultivation Disciples felt their vision go black; many were so rattled by the roar that they were injured and coughed up blood.

Chen Bufan’s Flying Sword was an exception. It successfully pierced the Demon Flame and struck the Demonized Beast, but its mighty power was greatly reduced and its aim thrown off. It hit the beast’s head but merely shattered a few scales.

ROAR!

Enraged, the Demonized Beast immediately whipped its long tail, viciously lashing the Flying Boat’s defensive light barrier.

CRACK!

The defensive barrier instantly shattered into a shower of light motes. Chen Bufan and the others hastily dodged out of the way.

But three nearby Qi Cultivation Disciples were not quick enough to evade. They were struck by the tail and died a violent death on the spot.

Zhang Chi was too far away and hadn’t expected such an attack from the Demon Beast; he had no time to intervene.

He also discovered that among the dead was the handsome yet somewhat sleazy youth in blue. The other two had been part of the group that told him about the auction earlier.

"Vile beast, you’re courting death!"

While the Qi Cultivation Disciples were both enraged and terrified, Chen Bufan, Zhong Yu, and the others roared furiously and attacked the Demonized Beast once more.

This time, they used their ultimate techniques. For example, Chen Bufan spat out a mouthful of Essence Blood, and the glow of his Flying Sword instantly intensified, its mighty power increasing by a huge margin.

Zhong Yu, meanwhile, consumed a Violent Qi Pill, took out a Talisman Treasure, and began to activate it under the cover of Chen Bufan and the others.

Once it was successfully activated, the Demon Beast would undoubtedly face dire consequences.

The Demon Beast was instantly blocked. All the Foundation Establishment Cultivators except for Zhong Yu flew into mid-air. To prevent more casualties, they specifically drove the Demon Beast away from the Flying Boat and surrounded it, vowing to slay it on the spot.

Chen Ling’Er and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM...

But in the next moment, six dazzling rainbow beams suddenly shot up from below, hurtling toward Chen Bufan and the others with incredible speed.

Chen Bufan and the others hurriedly defended themselves. Although they blocked the attack, their siege on the Demon Beast immediately collapsed.

Then, six black-robed, masked cultivators flew up from below. Each one possessed a powerful aura—they were all Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and two of them were even at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

The tables were turned in an instant. The Cangwu Sect party was now surrounded by these Foundation Establishment Cultivators and the Demonized Beast.

Clearly, this Demon Beast was not wild but was in league with these Foundation Establishment Cultivators!

"This is bad!"

Everyone’s expression changed drastically.

Chen Bufan and his companions were all elites of the same tier, but their opponents held a huge advantage in both numbers and cultivation realm.

Furthermore, their opponents had come prepared. Now, whether they scattered and fled or resisted to the end, they were certain to suffer disastrous casualties.

"Oh? Trying to activate a Talisman Treasure? Dream on!"

"These women are quite attractive. We’ll take them!"

These cultivators immediately noticed Zhong Yu activating her Talisman Treasure. One of them, a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Cultivator, and another at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, immediately flew toward her, preparing to attack with their Magical Artifacts.

"This is terrible!"

Zhong Yu’s face paled at the sight. The two of them were already stronger than her, not to mention she was in the middle of activating the Talisman Treasure and couldn’t stop at will.

Moreover, Chen Ling’Er and the others were behind her. Even if she disregarded the backlash and injury to escape in time, the Qi Cultivation Disciples like Chen Ling’Er would likely be wiped out in a matter of moments.

The opposing Foundation Establishment Cultivators let out strange cackles, as if they could already envision the fate of Zhong Yu and the others.

Some of the cultivators even leered at the bodies of the female cultivators like Chen Ling’Er and Zhong Yu, their eyes burning with lust.

"Martial Aunt Zhong Yu, you all hold them off here! I’m taking the Foundation Establishment Pills and the Profound Light Grass back to Azure Dragon Ridge for reinforcements!"

But just as he shouted this, Zhang Chi’s figure blurred, and he flew off into the distance.

At the same time, a gale swirled around him, making him incredibly fast. The Foundation Establishment Cultivators could tell with a single glance that Zhang Chi must have used a Tier Two Low Grade Wind Escape Talisman.