Yao Xi remained poised and composed, answering questions calmly before making an excuse and leaving.
Although nothing seemed to have changed, Yao Guang Sheng Zi could sense her coldness.
Chapter 325 The Fight Between the Snipe and the Clam
"Oh my god... Am I having a run of bad luck lately? How did I end up running into you guys again!"
Although night was deepening, the darkness could not blind those who cultivated. Jiang Liu wanted to turn around and leave, but some people did not believe that he had accidentally wandered in.
His whereabouts were repeatedly exposed, he was hunted down, and he kept seeing Jiang Liu. Anyone would become suspicious.
In a valley, besides Yan Ruyu, there were more than a dozen old women, as well as a stone coffin in the center, which was being carefully protected.
"It's you again! Last time you wandered in by mistake, but what about this time? Do you dare say you weren't eyeing the Great Emperor's Sacred Weapon? Now that you're here, don't leave!" An old woman blocked Jiang Liu's retreat and surrounded him with the others.
That's highly suspicious.
Jiang Liu smiled wryly and said to Yan Ruyu, "Demon princess, would you believe me if I said we are destined to be together?"
“We are very destined to meet…” Yan Ruyu seemed to be angered as well, and prepared to kill the suspicious spy.
In an instant, Yan Ruyu appeared ethereal and otherworldly. Behind her, a wondrous sight unfolded: the sea and sky merged into one, the sky was like a sapphire, and the blue waves were like a clear mirror. Golden lotuses emerged from the sea, their leaves glistening with dewdrops, vibrant and dazzling.
The extraordinary phenomenon of a golden lotus growing in a sea of suffering within the cycle of rebirth!
"As expected of a descendant of the Azure Emperor, a princess of the demon race!" Jiang Liu's lips twitched. This strange phenomenon in the Bitter Sea was no simple matter, bringing Jiang Liu waves of pressure.
Not long ago, Ji Haoyue, the divine body of the Ji family, fought Hua Yunfei at the Star Peak of the Tai Xuan Sect. Jiang Liu, standing atop Zhuo Peak, watched the entire battle live. His power was unparalleled, capable of fighting beyond his realm.
Yan Ruyu's Sea of Wheels phenomenon was enough to rival Ji Haoyue's "Bright Moon Rising from the Sea of Wheels" phenomenon. Coupled with the Emperor's Sacred Weapon in her hand, whose brilliance was restrained, Jiang Liu had no chance of fighting her.
In Jiang Liu's view, that Great Emperor's Sacred Weapon was of a level comparable to a post-natal supreme treasure, and with his current strength, he was not yet able to withstand it.
"Unless I completely control the cauldron in my Sea of Bitterness, even then, there's absolutely no chance of snatching the Emperor Weapon from the descendants of the Azure Emperor! Ji Haoyue was able to block my way and snatch the Emperor Weapon because the Ji family behind him was pulling the strings. I'm not up to that level yet... Let's go! This battle is meaningless to me!"
Unfortunately, when he tried to leave, the old woman from the demon race and Yan Ruyu wouldn't let him go. They all believed that Jiang Liu was a spy from those holy lands, coming to seize the Great Emperor's Holy Weapon.
A gentle breeze blows, the blue sea ripples, and golden lotuses bloom. The rich vitality makes one feel as if they have stepped into the primordial era of creation, with a hazy atmosphere of chaos.
This abundant vitality drifted in, aiming to transform the river's flow into its most primal spiritual energy. It dissolved and assimilated everything, transforming it all into nourishment for that golden lotus.
A purple jade sword emerged from between Jiang Liu's brows, moving like a dragon traversing the four seas, cutting through the vigorous yet dangerous life force. The sword light crisscrossed, equally dangerous, accompanied by lightning and a chilling glint, its momentum like a thunder dragon soaring through the void.
Clang clang clang...
The purple lightning swords were all caught by the golden lotus, producing a series of clanging sounds. Thousands of rays of light and auspicious colors filled the air, creating a magnificent scene. Yan Ruyu looked like a fairy standing in the Jade Pool.
The Golden Lotus Growing in the Bitter Sea and the Bright Moon Rising from the Sea are both extraordinary phenomena of ancient powerful beings, rarely attained in the present world. However, those who succeed in cultivating them will possess a trace of the combat power of ancient powerful beings.
A powerful being is someone at the second level of the Sendai realm, equivalent to a Saint Lord, a leader of a major sect, or even an Emperor of the Central Continent.
This demonstrates the terrifying nature of this ancient, powerful phenomenon of the Sea of Wheels.
At the same time, the attack from those old demon women arrived, joining forces to lay a net that covered the sky, sealing off this void and preventing Jiang Liu from escaping.
These old women were not weak; the combined power they created was so immense that the divine runes condensed into a tangible form, making it extremely terrifying.
Jiang Liu's expression changed, and all eighty-one acupoints on his body erupted simultaneously.
boom!
In that instant, the blood, bones, and muscles within the river surged like a river, became as majestic as a mountain, as immortal as a golden body, and as hard as diamond.
"This is bad, he's hiding his strength, he's a Dragon Transformation level expert..."
"He cannot be restrained by the forces of heaven..."
In Yao Xi's view, Jiang Liu's immortal body might have the body of a sun god, while these old women believed that Jiang Liu's violent blood energy was related to his cultivation of the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm.
Combat strength and realm are not necessarily related. Ancient sages could become great sages and have unparalleled combat strength by cultivating a single secret realm.
The Sea of Bitterness cultivates the Spring of Life, increasing lifespan; the Dao Palace cultivates the spirit, transforming into avatars; the Four Extremes cultivate the limbs, reaching a state where hands and feet are connected to heaven and earth, and every gesture is imbued with laws and mystical arts; while the Dragon Transformation cultivates the spine, making each segment like a pillar of heaven, as solid as a rock, a secret realm for body refinement.
Jiang Liu's human immortal body is similar to that of a dragon, but there are also differences. A dragon cultivates the spine, while a human immortal cultivates the acupoints throughout the body.
Boom!
A surge of powerful blood energy erupted from Jiang Liu's body and soared into the sky.
Suddenly, a bonfire seemed to ignite in the pitch-black sky, with swirling, crimson energy flowing and swirling, the immense heat seemingly dispelling the chill of the night. The black divine runes, resembling a spiderweb, were threatened with annihilation by the surge of this powerful energy.
The old demon women were all horrified. Simultaneously, they uttered a strange scripture from their throats. As they chanted, various divine runes were released from their respective seas of suffering and Dao palaces, merging into the celestial patterns they were depicting. Then, as if ink had fallen into water, it seeped out, forming countless thin black lines that created eerie runes that instantly covered the sky once more. These runes then plummeted downwards, eventually binding the river like chains.
Above the dark night sky, Yan Ruyu's figure was ethereal and hazy. She was beautiful and otherworldly, with golden lotuses swaying behind her, full of vitality. Golden flowers bloomed in the wind, emitting a refreshing fragrance. Golden lotus petals soared into the sky, sparkling, as if to kill Jiang Liu.
Bound by the black divine runes, Jiang Liu suddenly felt his body and even his soul become incredibly heavy, as if a mountain was pressing down on him. His hands were also shackled, making them very inflexible.
However, he didn't care at all. With a thought, his blood surged and he trembled violently.
With a series of crashes, the muscles trembled, unleashing a violent burst of energy. In a single strike, the black divine runes that had been wrapped around the runes were shattered into pieces, disintegrating inch by inch. At the same time, amidst the violent fluctuations of blood energy, the divine runes and celestial power were also swept away.
Jiang Liu noticed that Yan Ruyu and the old demon women did not attack again. He glanced at the sky and then narrowed his eyes.
Those sacred lands and ancient families, vying for the Great Emperor's Sacred Weapon, reappeared in the darkness, sealing off this area layer upon layer.
This time, it seems that those who came were not from a sacred place or an ancient aristocratic family. Under the moonlight, several large banners fluttered in the wind, exuding overwhelming power.
Shake the light!
Princess!
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Chapter 326 A Thousand Miles Without Leaving a Trace
"Damn it, I knew I was going to have bad luck lately!" Jiang Liu's expression changed several times. He had come to the "Covering the Sky" world intending to make a fortune quietly, and his plan was never to be a thorn in the side or stand out from the crowd.
But now, it seems I'm being forced to take action.
Above the black sky, savage beasts roared, their hooves thundering across the heavens.
Although the night was dark, one could sense that the black sky was filled with countless figures and cavalry; the entire void was in complete turmoil.
"The Ji family and the Yao Guang Holy Land have joined forces! Damn it, how could they have joined forces?" a demon exclaimed in surprise.
"Fight with all your might!"
"Protect the princess and the sarcophagus, we're fighting our way out!"
At this moment, although several powerful demons were still confronting Jiang Liu, he was no longer important. The sacred lands and ancient clans in the sky were their true enemies. If they were not dealt with properly, everyone would perish in this desolate wilderness.
The sky was filled with shouts of men and howls of beasts, the clouds rolled and surged, and a murderous aura soared into the sky, like a vast ocean surging in.
But this was not the end, but the beginning. A cold voice came from another direction, and the sky above rumbled as countless ancient chariots rolled in, their murderous aura soaring to the heavens, causing the firmament to rumble and tremble.
Jiang Liu wanted to slip away, but he found that the visitor in the sky had already categorized him as a member of the demon race. Several spiritual beams were locked onto him, seemingly very unfriendly, with killing intent as sharp as swords.
"Hey! Yan Ruyu, how about we join forces? We really misunderstood..."
"I don't trust you!" Yan Ruyu finally said.
"You're all surrounded, why are you still staring at me? Those are your enemies. I just want to leave safely."
“You really have nothing to do with them? We don’t believe it…” said an old demon woman staring intently at Jiang Liu. “Unless you can kill a few elders from holy lands and aristocratic families in this battle, with your strength in the Dragon Transformation Realm, I don’t think it would be difficult.”
Jiang Liu smiled wryly. He really didn't want to reveal his strength, but if he didn't agree, it seemed that he would not get the best of either side!
"I can only help you secretly, and you shouldn't even think about using me as a pawn. Otherwise... hehe, at worst we'll both perish. I'm all alone, and I have nothing to lose!"
The old women wanted to say something more, but Yan Ruyu frowned slightly and said, "I sensed a strange aura on you, an aura that makes me feel very comfortable. I'll trust you this once. I don't need you to participate in the battle. Just use the method you just used to break through the seal they set up, so that we can successfully construct the domain gate and leave this place."
Jiang Liu was stunned for a moment, and thought to himself: As expected of the descendant of the Azure Emperor! The Azure Emperor was originally an immortal divine medicine in the world, whose true form was the Chaos Azure Lotus, which took root in a piece of green copper in the Immortal Transformation Pool.
That piece of green copper was the same piece of green copper found in the bitter sea of the river.
"Alright, I'll make my move in a bit. But where are you going? Without the protection of a powerful figure, no matter how you try to escape, you'll be hunted down. You might escape once, twice, or three times, but one day you'll all be wiped out!"
"Hmph! A descendant of the Demon Emperor, and someone your human race can't possibly destroy..."
"Our demon race possesses great power, enough to protect us!"
Jiang Liu's eyes darted around, and he said, "I know the whereabouts of a powerful demon clan member. Would you like to know?"
Clearly, not only Yan Ruyu, but even some old demon women were tempted. For the past year, they had been constantly on the run, relentlessly pursued and hunted. If a powerful human were to intervene, they would truly be annihilated.
"Which senior of the demon race are you referring to, this powerful being?" Yan Ruyu, detached from worldly affairs, with her icy skin and jade-like body, appeared even more ethereal amidst the golden lotus, exuding a powerful vitality as she resisted the attack from the Yao Guang Holy Land.
"Crow Taoist!" Jiang Liu uttered four words, shocking many people.
The elders of the demon race present looked at each other in bewilderment. One of them said, "Fifteen hundred years ago, there was a Taoist named Crow in the Southern Region. His magical power was unfathomable. Later, he mysteriously disappeared and has not been seen since. Do you know where he is?"
Some people were puzzled, but others immediately began to explain. Going back more than a thousand years, the Crow Daoist could shake the Southern Region with a single stomp of his foot; he was an even older generation than the Peacock King and the Azure Dragon King.
Yan Ruyu's expression finally changed, and she asked in a deep voice, "Senior Crow, where are you?"
"The Fire Domain! It's not too far. I think you're going to find the Peacock King! I wonder how long it will take to reach his secluded cave?"
Who is the Peacock King? He is a powerful figure among the demon race. Eight hundred years ago, he dominated the Southern Region and was invincible. After many years of silence, everyone thought he had passed away.
But Jiang Liu could see through everything. He knew that Yan Ruyu would indeed fall in love with the Peacock King and would soon receive the protection of the Azure Dragon King. Both of these demons were powerful figures.
Yan Ruyu's current crisis can be resolved as long as she receives the protection of a Peacock King. Such a figure, standing at the pinnacle, wields unimaginable influence; every word and action is scrutinized and interpreted as conveying a signal, with far-reaching consequences.
Clearly, the Peacock King is a powerful demon capable of fighting alongside the Holy Land Lord and the head of an ancient family.
During this period, Yan Ruyu sought the protection of many powerful demons, but although she was a descendant of the Demon Emperor, ten thousand years had passed, and the world had changed drastically. No matter how glorious the past was, it could not last forever.
Yan Ruyu traveled far from home, seeking refuge with powerful demon clan members, but few genuinely welcomed her. Some even plotted to seize her sacred weapon after learning of her possession. As a descendant of a demon emperor, Yan Ruyu's plight reveals the coldness and indifference of the world.
It was obvious that the demons had discussed the matter, and then a beautiful woman stepped forward. This demon had clearly been concealing her strength, not making a move until now. Her eyes flashed with a sharp light as she said, "Once you break the seal, we will construct the domain gate. I hope you don't try anything clever, otherwise, we will fight to the death to kill you. Besides, it's not that we can't leave without you, we'll just have to pay a lower price!"
"good!"
The battle was about to begin. The night sky was filled with light, and then it was like a meteor shower. Each ray of light that disappeared into the night sky represented the death of a person or a demon.
Three old women beside Yan Ruyu had already died in battle, and another demon flew into the sky, its body radiating five-colored divine light, transforming into a giant bird as big as a mountain, crashing against the waves and soaring into the sky.
In the hazy moonlight, lotus petals overflowed with golden rays, surging in all directions like a tidal wave. The savage beast riders and chariots were powerless to resist; many were reduced to ashes before they could even scream, leaving nothing behind.