CHAPTER 415: CHAPTER 243: ENCOUNTERING A DEMON CULTIVATOR

As Xu Ping and his companions approached, the fluctuations of Spiritual Qi grew increasingly intense, seemingly reaching the Middle Stage of Golden Core level.

However, the group instead breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, with their current lineup, especially with Fairy Yun Su, a Middle-Stage Golden Core Cultivator, holding the fort.

Plus, with the capable Xu Ping, a Middle-Stage Golden Core Cultivator indeed posed little real threat to them.

"Fellow Daoists, step into my Scarlet Cloud to conceal our forms, and do not startle the snake in the grass."

Fairy Yun Su’s red lips parted slightly, her voice gentle and melodious, yet it felt as if she were whispering directly into everyone’s ears, clearly reaching them.

Having said that, she lightly waved her sleeve, and a white embroidered handkerchief shot out like a nimble flying bird. In mid-air, it flashed with light and instantly transformed into a scarlet cloud several yards wide.

Without hesitation, she stepped into the cloud first.

Seeing this, the others didn’t hesitate, and they all used their movement techniques to slip inside.

"This artifact is quite peculiar!"

As Xu Ping stepped into the cloud, a hint of astonishment flickered across his face.

Standing within the cloud, he discovered that the space inside was exceedingly spacious, enough to accommodate several people moving freely.

More intriguingly, from within the seemingly transparent barriers of the cloud, they could clearly see the outside scene without worrying about being easily detected from the outside.

Under Fairy Yun Su’s control, it floated gently, blending perfectly with the surrounding clouds of various shapes.

Then, it leisurely drifted towards the center of the island.

Along the way, the surrounding air became increasingly hot, with heat waves from the magma constantly buffeting the Scarlet Cloud, yet the cloud remained as stable as a rock, entirely unaffected.

Before long, the scarlet cloud silently drifted above the battlefield.

From inside the cloud, the group observed a Demon Beast covered in red fur fiercely clashing with a silver-haired elder.

This Demon Beast was enormous, like a moving hill, resembling a giant bear. Each swipe of its claws stirred a powerful gust, causing the air around to howl.

Its eyes were like two blazing flames, exuding a fierce and savage aura.

The silver-haired elder battling against it appeared rather peculiar.

His hands rapidly formed seals, manipulating two massive skulls that flitted in the air.

These skulls were taller than a person, their hollow eye sockets flickering with eerie green phosphorescence. Countless green flames gushed from the skulls’ mouths, surging like a raging tide towards the red-furred demon bear.

"Demon Cultivator?"

Inside the cloud, the group’s expressions subtly changed.

In the subterranean lava secret realm of Yue Country, to have a Demon Cultivator infiltrate was indeed beyond their expectations.

Moreover, the cultivation fluctuations emanating from this Demon Cultivator’s body reached the Middle Stage of Golden Core.

"Should we make a move?"

Yuan Kun looked at Fairy Yun Su, an unintentional glint of greed flashing in his eyes.

After all, with a Middle-Stage Golden Core Demon Cultivator, if they all took action together, they were confident they could decisively slay him.

Hearing this, Lie Feng and the others directed their gaze towards Fairy Yun Su, their eyes seeming to hold a hint of intrigue.

After all, a Golden Core Demon Cultivator’s wealth would certainly be immensely vast. If they could successfully kill him, they might gain some rare treasures and precious artifacts.

Furthermore, they were natural enemies of the Demon Cultivator, and killing him wouldn’t cause them any psychological burden.

After a brief contemplation, weighing the pros and cons, Fairy Su Yun spoke up immediately: "In that case, let us rid the people of this scourge..."

However, before she could finish her words, Xu Ping interrupted her.

"I believe it’s best not to provoke this Demon Cultivator lightly, for he has a companion!" Xu Ping’s expression was solemn, his face faintly showing a trace of seriousness.

"He has a companion?"

Hearing this, everyone was slightly taken aback, their faces instantly showing surprise.

The previously slightly relaxed atmosphere suddenly tensed up again.

Then, following Xu Ping’s pointing direction, they eagerly looked towards a small hill not far from the battlefield.

They saw a barefooted youth dressed in purple silk, observing the fierce battle below with great interest.

The barefooted youth stood tall, like a proud pine, his face bearing a relaxed and leisurely demeanor.

It was as if the life-and-death struggle before him was not a serious matter but a performance for his entertainment.

"Did this person cultivate some kind of secret technique to conceal his aura, and we all overlooked it?"

Yuan Kun furrowed his brows, filled with doubt.

As Golden Core Cultivators, they were usually highly sensitive to the surrounding auras, yet they hadn’t detected the presence of this barefoot youth, which was rather strange.

"Just a mere Early-Stage Golden Core Cultivator, nothing significant."

Initially startled upon hearing there was a companion, Lie Feng was relieved upon seeing the opponent’s cultivation level, his tone carrying a hint of contempt.

In his view, with their side’s strength, a mere Early-Stage Golden Core Cultivator was no threat.

However, Xu Ping disagreed, shaking his head with a stern expression: "Though his cultivation is low, he is by no means simple, best not to provoke him!"

Despite the youth ostensibly only being at Early-Stage Golden Core, instinct told Xu Ping that it wasn’t that simple.

"What’s there to fear about an Early-Stage Golden Core Cultivator..."

Lie Feng was about to rebut, but then the barefooted youth suddenly looked up as if sensing something.