CHAPTER 477: CHAPTER 453 GHOST IMMORTAL ZHU YANG!

East Sea.

Jinshan.

The battle raged on for three days and nights.

On the side of Jinshan, the five Primordial Spirits, led by Golden Light Supreme, were constantly suppressed by the five from Green Wood Valley. From start to finish, they barely managed to hold on with the periodic disruptions caused by the Jinshan Formation.

However, Lu Qingfeng had not yet appeared, so the five Primordial Spirits of Green Wood Valley dared not use their powerful Magic Artifacts, fearing they might be taken away by the Five-Colored Divine Light.

Thus,

even though they nearly overwhelmed Golden Light Supreme and the others without them being able to fight back, capturing the five was not an easy task.

The battle was at a stalemate.

There were strong practitioners watching from all sides.

Those who came this time were not just the likes of Golden Light Supreme and Six One Daoist, who were merely in the Nourishing God Realm and Divinity Transformation Realm. They were among the top practitioners across the entire East Sea, some even reaching the Soul Emergence Realm and Unification Realm.

They were giants of the Demon Dao.

To the north, a middle-aged man who was neither monk nor Daoist stood on a cloud in the void. This man had sunken eyes, was thin as a rail, wore a half-length monk’s robe, had disheveled hair not bound by a headband, and his face bore an ill expression.

He was a well-known figure in the East Sea, known as ’Zhu Yang’.

For some reason, Zhu Yang appeared sickly, like a lonely ghost wandering the human world, yet he was incredibly powerful and thus was known as ’Ghost Immortal’, although he had no connection to actual ghosts. Instead, he was skilled with the Blood Flame Saber, which could execute both immense and ruthless or sneaky calculations in combat, a stark contrast to his frail appearance.

Zhu Yang stood there quietly, speaking languidly to himself, "Xun Tiange holds one of the five Supreme Treasures of Green Wood Valley - the ’Biyun Screen’ which repels all Ten Thousand Laws. Yue Zhong possesses the ’Golden Green Divine Blade’, unmatched in attack. These two, along with Ci Xin and Six One Daoist, have been entangled for so long without taking any action. It seems the rumors are true; Jinshan Daoist indeed has a divine power to collect treasures."

As he spoke,

a trace of a smile appeared on Zhu Yang’s pale face. With a stretch of his hand, a short blood-colored blade appeared, dazzlingly bright. At first glance, it seemed as if flames were flickering, enough to capture the soul.

It was the famous ’Blood Flame Saber’ wielded by Zhu Yang!

"Go!"

Zhu Yang casually threw it, transforming the Blood Flame Saber into a streak of Blood Radiance, heading straight for Yue Zhong, who was currently battling with Ci Xin. Yue Zhong wielded a Three-pointed Double-edged Blade, powerful and forceful, pressing Ci Xin into a continuous retreat.

Suddenly seeing a streak of Blood Radiance attacking,

"Who dares ambush?!"

Yue Zhong, already furious from the prolonged battle, roared even louder upon seeing the sneak attack. His moves shifted, and the Three-pointed Double-edged Blade, originally striking towards Ci Xin’s head, suddenly turned to slash at the Blood Radiance.

Clang!

The strike landed, and the colliding weapons made a sonorous clang.

"Hm?"

Just as it contacted the Blood Radiance and shattered it, seeing the Blood Flame Saber within, Yue Zhong cried out in surprise. Thinking of something, his face turned pale with shock, and he immediately tried to retract his blade.

But he saw—

The Blood Flame Saber seemed tightly bound to his blade, a great suction emerged from the Blood Flame Saber, nearly disarming him. Yue Zhong hurriedly pulled it back with full force, the suction abruptly vanished, and the Blood Flame Saber flew back along with the Three-pointed Double-edged Blade.

Unable to react in time, Yue Zhong could only dodge the critical strike, but his hand was cut by the Blood Flame Saber, leaving a bloody gash from which several drops of fresh blood fell, and the Blood Flame Saber returned easily.

Back to Zhu Yang in the void.

"Ghost Immortal Zhu Yang."

"Blood Flame Saber!"

Yue Zhong stood with his blade, first looking at the blood on his hand, then raising his head to look towards the void where Zhu Yang, who had delivered the strike, was identified. His expression was extremely ugly.

Zhu Yang’s expression remained unchanged, standing quietly.

Holding the returned Blood Flame Saber, his gaze moved over Xun Tiange, Su Muzhe, and the other four.

However, having just acted, all four noticed him, leaving no chance for a surprise attack. Miao Yi Dao Po frowned and warned Yue Zhong, "The Blood Flame Saber is treacherous; once it draws blood, the Poison Fire enters the body turning into Blood Flame, burning the Essence Qi and Divine Soul. Brother, do not be careless, quickly retreat and suppress it."

As Miao Yi Dao Po said this, she tossed a Spirit Pill to Yue Zhong.

"Zhu Yang."

Yue Zhong caught it, his face darkening as he glanced at Zhu Yang in the distance and consumed the pill, stepping back to the side.

Ci Xin, already struggling, took the opportunity to breathe instead of pursuing, turned, and greeted Zhu Yang from a distance with palms together, "Thank you, senior Ghost Immortal."

"Hmm."

Zhu Yang nodded slightly and said nothing more.

Ci Xin, knowing better, did not interrupt, just watching Yue Zhong take the Spirit Pill. Inside, he felt a pity, "Ghost Immortal Zhu Yang’s Blood Flame Saber, once struck, the Poison Fire enters the body turning into Blood Flame, burning the Essence Qi and Divine Soul. The effect is immediate; it reduces the spirit and limits mana, greatly weakening the victim’s strength. Within as many as 108 days, the Poison Fire reaches the heart and lungs, searing the Divine Soul, regardless of the practitioner’s level, leading to certain death. Only the Cold Cloud Pill from Green Wood Valley, the Ice Heart Pill from Divine Maiden Peak, and the Pure Pill from Six Dust Temple can save."

Yue Zhong and the others were from Green Wood Valley, and Miao Yi Dao Po even carried a ’Cold Cloud Pill’.

Zhu Yang’s strike would have been fatal on a typical Primordial Spirit Practitioner, but on Yue Zhong, it could only temporarily restrict his combat ability without endangering his life.

Ci Xin felt regret.

Zhu Yang, however, remained emotionally still, feigning as he watched the situation, waiting for a chance to act.

The other East Sea Demons, seeing Ghost Immortal Zhu Yang move first, were also somewhat stirred, readying themselves.

At this moment—

"Hmm?"

"What?!"

"How is this possible?!"

Xun Tiange, Su Muzhe, Xi Yunzi, Miao Yi Dao Po, including Yue Zhong who was resting, all changed their expressions, unable to hide their shock and anger. Yue Zhong especially, suddenly stood up, the Poison Fire Blood Flame instantly attacking his heart and lungs—

"Pfft!"

He spat out a mouthful of reverse blood, heavily injured!

Yet Yue Zhong seemed unaware.

"Die!"

He leapt up, and with a flip of his hand, a streak of Golden Green Divine Light lashed out directly towards the Jinshan Formation.

"Golden Green Divine Blade!"

Zhu Yang and the others were startled.

This was one of the top attacking Supreme Treasures of Green Wood Valley. In terms of sheer offensive power, this treasure was even superior to the ’Star Sand Sword’. The latter emphasized versatility, while the Golden Green Divine Blade was about pure, extreme offense!

Fearful of the Five-Colored Divine Light, the Golden Green Divine Blade, which had remained hidden during the three-day battle, suddenly burst forth.

Boom!

Rumbling!

Suddenly, the Golden Green Divine Blade shone brightly, striking the Jinshan Formation. When the two forces collided, the Jinshan Formation shook. The Golden Green Divine Blade exhibited its power, its might truly shaking the heavens.

"Ah!"

Yue Zhong initiated the Seal Technique with his hands.

The Divine Blade relentlessly slashed at the Jinshan Formation, which had been entangled with the five Primordial Spirits from Green Wood Valley for three days and nights. Now bombarded by the Golden Green Divine Blade in such a manner, it appeared as though it could shatter at any moment.

But no matter how the Golden Green Divine Blade attacked.

Inside Jinshan, everyone anticipated and expected the Five-Colored Divine Light that never appeared.

Su Muzhe, infuriated, roared, "Changqing Demon, it truly is you!!!"

Immediately.

Su Muzhe no longer held back.

Above his head, the Chaos Treasure Mirror shielded his entire body, and with Yin-Yang, Five Elements, and Nine Palaces Eight Diagrams encircling him, he disregarded Zhou Yang’s counterattacks. Holding his Magic Sword, he repeatedly slashed down at Zhou Yang.

"Pfft!"

Zhou Yang’s attacks smashed towards Su Muzhe, all blocked by the Chaos Treasure Mirror. Even suffering from the counterattacks, and with slashes from the Magic Sword, Zhou Yang was sent flying backward and could no longer block Su Muzhe.

"Insane!"

He hastily fled into the Jinshan Formation.

Su Muzhe pursued closely behind.

Landing in front of Jinshan, he faced the formation directly.

Bracing against the thunder that lashed out from Jinshan, utterly fearless. With one hand holding a Magic Sword, the Magic Sword cleaved through the air, slashing wildly at the Jinshan Formation.

Rumbling!

Though the Magic Sword was not a top-tier Magic Artifact, it was not to be underestimated in the hands of Su Muzhe.

Jinshan, enduring the assaults of Golden Green Divine Blade and now Su Muzhe, increasingly wobbled.

"Changqing Demon!"

"Do you realize the calamity you’ve caused?!"

Miao Yi Dao Po, usually calm, now raged with disheveled white hair and a dark expression. Transforming into Green Wood, she burst forth with full power, forcing Su He back. Then, holding her cane, she smashed violently towards the Jinshan Formation.

Rumbling!

The Jinshan Formation trembled more intensely.

"Reap what you sow, beyond redemption!"

Xi Yunzi, his feathered robe fluttering, eyes emitting a cold light. Normally as gentle as him, but now seemingly as wrathful as Buddha, he swept his large sleeves, releasing the ’Vajra Stone Lotus Divine Seat.’

Within it, thirty-six lotus seeds fell in all directions.

Amidst the flashing golden light, they transformed into thirty-six Vajras holding swords and spears, disregarding the thunder, and charged towards the Golden Light Supreme.

"Not good!"

Seeing the peril, Golden Light Supreme dared not block. He swiftly withdrew, retreating into the Jinshan Formation. The thirty-six Vajras did not stop but advanced one step and bombarded the Jinshan Formation.

Behind them, Xi Yunzi, wielding his sword, rose up a river of swords, all pouring towards the Jinshan Formation.

Boom boom boom!

Thunder plundered the Jinshan Formation, further weakening it.

"Changqingzi."

Xun Tiange’s voice was chilling.

With a flip of his palm, a Red Crow Pearl appeared in the center of his hand. Once this treasure emerged, the skies were immediately enveloped by endless True Sun Fire, filling the void. Caught off guard, Six One Daoist was burnt by the relentless True Sun Fire.

"Ah!"

Screaming, he hurriedly attempted to retreat.

But the True Sun Fire blocked all directions, and as one path opened, Six One Daoist saw Xun Tiange striding forward. Holding a sword, he violently slashed down towards his forehead.

Boom!

Six One Daoist’s eyes widened, wanting to plead for mercy, but surrounded by surging True Sun Fire, as soon as he opened his mouth, the True Fire streamed into his nose and mouth, causing him pain all over his body, he could barely speak.

Before the flames could be extinguished,

The Magic Sword had already descended.

Hiss!

With a searing sound, the True Fire dispersed, but Six One Daoist’s body was already split in two. His Divine Soul, heavily damaged, jumped out, only for the Six One Soul-Gathering Banner to sweep it up and attempt to escape.

"Where do you think you’re going!"

But Xun Tiange, filled with killing intent, released the Magic Sword which transformed into fine sword threads.

Sweeping through the air, weaving into a net, it shattered both the Six One Soul-Gathering Banner and Six One Daoist’s Divine Soul together. The Sword Intent was piercing, turning them to dust instantly, leaving only a strand of Divine Soul wrapped in True Spirit to flee into the void. However, such grave injuries meant that even if Six One Daoist miraculously survived, his foundations were damaged, and his memory lost, reducing his hopes of reaching the Primordial Spirit Realm to mere wishfulness.

"Hiss!"

The crowd around, seeing Xun Tiange’s display of power, all inhaled a cold breath. Such a realm of refining swords into silk within Sword Dao was truly rare in the world, perhaps only comparable to the Sword Cultivators from Wind Box Gorge Sword Selection Sect.

"Kill!"

Xun Tiange’s sword showed no mercy.

After obliterating Six One Daoist, his expression remained stern, his killing intent even more boiling, stepping forward. His hand’s Red Crow Pearl swept out endless True Sun Fire, enveloping all directions of the Jinshan Formation.

At this moment.

The Jinshan Formation finally could no longer hold—