CHAPTER 417: CHAPTER 243: ENCOUNTERING A DEMON CULTIVATOR (PART 3)

"Help...!"

Xu Ping’s mana was restrained, leaving him utterly powerless to evade—he could only cry out in terror for help.

But before he could even finish his plea, the blue light mercilessly pierced through his skull.

Xu Ping’s body suddenly froze, the light in his eyes gradually dimming, losing all signs of life.

Only then did the crowd discern that the blue light was actually a peculiar, small-sized cone, about several inches in size, shimmering with a cold gleam, entwined with runes, emitting a bizarre crackling sound.

"What!"

Witnessing this, a flash of astonishment graced Fairy Su Yun’s beautiful eyes.

To so effortlessly bring a seasoned Early-Stage Golden Core cultivator to his demise—even with her own Middle Stage of Golden Core cultivation—such a feat would be beyond reach.

The bare-footed youth demonstrated prowess far exceeding her expectations, sending an unprecedented chill through her heart.

On the other side, Yuan Kun and the others had originally believed they could entangle the Middle Stage Golden Core demon cultivator, yet they hadn’t anticipated the demon cultivator’s formidable strength. Rapidly slaughtering the Demon Beast, he astonishingly suppressed them instead.

The demon cultivator’s hands swiftly formed seals, manipulating two enormous skulls to dance in the air.

In the empty eye sockets of the skulls, a sinister blue-green phosphorescence flickered, and countless phosphorescent flames surged wildly from the skeleton’s mouth, like a raging tide towards Yuan Kun and the others.

Under the demon cultivator’s powerful assault, their magical treasures’ glow gradually dimmed.

Were it not for Xu Ping bearing most of the pressure from the Golden Core demon cultivator, the two might have crumbled.

Yet, as Yuan Kun and the others struggled valiantly to resist, they watched helplessly as Xu Ping was so easily slain by the bare-footed youth.

At that moment, their expressions turned extremely grim, a flicker of retreat igniting in their hearts.

Even Xu Ping, who had been inactive, slightly narrowed his eyes.

This person’s cultivation wasn’t high, but did he possess too many treasures? Each one appeared as a rare, top-grade item.

Just as Xu Ping hesitated over revealing some trump cards, the situation took a sudden, dire turn.

The bare-footed youth again wielded the five-colored bead to bind Fairy Su Yun’s mana.

Then, he manipulated the peculiar cone, effortlessly striking Fairy Su Yun into grave injury, nearly fatal!

"What!"

Witnessing this scene, fear flickered in Yuan Kun and Mo Chen’s eyes.

Could it be that someone even a Middle Stage Golden Core cultivator like Fairy Su Yun was easily brought to the point of death——was this person disguised as a Late-Stage Golden Core grand cultivator?

The two wished to flee but were utterly restrained by the Middle Stage Golden Core demon cultivator.

The demon cultivator issued a sinister laugh, seemingly already considering them secured within his grasp.

"We must first eliminate this Middle Stage Golden Core demon cultivator, or we’ll face threats from front and back!" Xu Ping’s gaze flickered with a steely resolve.

"Reveal!"

After recalling the Red Flame Golden Beetle, Xu Ping waved his sleeve, and six Golden Armor-Breaking Talismans suddenly materialized in the void.

Instantly, a tremendously powerful Geng Metal force resonated from the talismans.

Subsequently, his hands swiftly formed seals, chanting incantations without hesitation, unleashing the three-talented talisman array.

These six Golden Armor-Breaking Talismans were all top-tier third-rank middle-grade talismans. Under such might, even the Middle Stage Golden Core demon cultivator could not withstand them unscathed.

"Explode!"

Xu Ping lightly uttered.

Boom! Boom!

Two explosions resounded throughout the entire lava space.

The surging Geng Metal force, like a roaring tide, swept boundlessly toward the Middle Stage Golden Core demon cultivator.

The demon cultivator, initially engaged in intense combat with Yuan Kun, Mo Chen, and others, felt this terrifying Geng Metal force approaching, his expression instantly changing, eyes filled with horrified shock.

He dared not hesitate for a moment, immediately infusing all his power into his magical treasures.

The massive skulls instantly burst forth with intense blue-green light, the empty eye sockets blazing with phosphorescence, swelling to several meters tall, firmly shielding him!

However, the power unleashed by the two three-talented talisman arrays was overwhelmingly formidable!

Effortlessly tearing through the skulls, they heavily slammed into him.

Crack!

The Protective Spiritual Light shattered, and the demon cultivator emitted a painful muffled groan, his body plummeting backward like a kite with its string severed.

His body bore multiple cuts from the Geng Metal force, blood splattered out, raining a shower of crimson skyward.

"Slash!"

Xu Ping’s gaze cool and hard, never granting the demon cultivator a moment to breathe.

Gripping the Magical Treasure Wooden Sword, he slashed forth, an immense sword light instantly blooming.

This sword light, like an ephemeral white rainbow, was dazzling and sharply edged.

It seemed to transcend the constraints of space, appearing instantly before the demon cultivator.

With a ’puff’, the sword light flashed by, and the demon cultivator’s head was cleanly severed.

Scalding blood spewed forth from his neck, as the headless corpse slowly plummeted from the sky.

"Sword light like a rainbow!"

The bare-footed youth, previously nonchalant, saw this scene and his expression drastically changed.

Eyes widened in disbelief, he stared at Xu Ping, eyes full of astonishment.

An Early-Stage Golden Core cultivator actually executed ’Sword light like a rainbow,’ what kind of Sword Dao talent was this?

Given time, might he even comprehend the third realm of Sword Dao—Sword Rainbow Splitting Light?

Meanwhile, Yuan Kun and Mo Chen at his side were struck speechless by the sight, their eyes nearly popping out.

They were well aware that Xu Ping had only recently broken through to the Golden Core Realm, hardly leaving him much time for sword practice.

So, could it be that Xu Ping had already comprehended ’Sword light like a rainbow’ in the Foundation Establishment Realm?

This notion briefly flashed through their minds, deepening their awe towards Xu Ping.

"Very well!"

After the initial shock, the bare-footed youth’s expression darkened completely.

His eyes glinted with intense killing intent, akin to a wicked ghost from the Nine Nether, exuding a chilling aura.

"I only want this person dead, the other two can scram!" he fixed his gaze on Xu Ping, articulating each word slowly.

His voice was not loud, yet carried an undeniable authority.