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Chapter 527 A Step Later
Chapter 527 Arriving a Step Too Late
"Senior Hu, do you mean that Che Zhengyuan and his group of four will lose?" Chen Qin's beautiful eyes flashed.
It's unlikely we'll lose.
Senior Hu said calmly, "No matter what, the four of them are the top experts of the cave heavens. If they use all their skills, they can even defeat a perfect demon king."
"However, the Calamity Fox and the Earth Qilin are not to be trifled with either. Although these two Creation Beasts are still growing and their cultivation is around five or six thousand years, they can still rely on their bloodlines to suppress or even defeat a Nascent Soul Perfection True Monarch."
Upon hearing this, Chen Qin looked puzzled.
According to Senior Hu, the two sides should be evenly matched, making it difficult to determine a winner. So how could Che Zhengyuan and his group of four be at a disadvantage?
"When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits." Senior Hu reminded him, "We're not the only powerful ones lurking in the shadows, eager to be the fisherman."
Chen Qin's eyelids twitched, and she subconsciously looked around, but saw nothing.
To the southeast, seven people were hidden in the shadows. All were Martial Ancestors of the Great Qian Dynasty, with the leader being a Martial Ancestor at the peak of his power, a powerhouse only one step away from becoming a Martial Saint.
As soon as Senior Hu finished speaking, Chen Qin's eyes flickered. She did not rashly activate her divine sense to investigate, for fear that her actions would expose her.
Regardless of whether Che Zhengyuan and his companions were aware of the situation, the powerful figures of the Great Qian Dynasty would not allow them to capture the Calamity Fox and the Earth Qilin.
Senior Hu chuckled lightly: We just need to wait for them to make their move and disrupt the situation, then we can make the final decision and completely take down the treacherous fox.
Chen Qin nodded slightly, her expression solemn.
Senior Hu can use a secret technique to control her physical body at crucial moments, unleashing combat power far exceeding that of a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
But this time, the opponent is the renowned Cave Heaven True Monarch of the Immortal Alliance, far superior to the Ancestral Return Realm Martial Ancestor of the Great Qian Dynasty, whose strength should not be underestimated.
Even with Senior Hu's help, she had to be extremely cautious in her attempt to snatch food from the tiger's mouth, lest her identity and aura be exposed and she be targeted by the powerful figures of the five great cave heavens.
boom!
boom!
boom!
The more they fought, the more Shi Wujian and Xuanyuan Yu felt how troublesome Huoxinhu was.
This can't go on any longer!
The two exchanged a glance, then took advantage of the opportunity created by the beast to retreat and create distance.
"As expected of the wicked fox that can control the five thoughts of greed, anger, ignorance, pride, and attachment, it is truly extraordinary."
Shi Wujian sighed in admiration, his right hand resting lightly on his chest, revealing the seal in his palm.
This seal is not large, about three inches in size, and is the color of silver. Above the seal knob is a black bird that seems to be about to take flight.
The feather patterns on the wings of the Black Bird gather the power of the void, capable of fixing mountains and rivers and locking space, causing the wicked fox's eyelids to twitch, sensing a strong crisis.
"The Black Bird Suppresses the Sky!"
Shi Wujian raised his right hand, and the black bird in his palm opened its eyes and looked at the wicked fox.
In an instant, the body of the Fiend Fox sank, and the void around it suddenly froze, twisted, and collapsed, emitting a binding power powerful enough to make even a Nascent Soul Perfected True Monarch feel a chill.
The wicked fox dared not underestimate this profound move. It lowered its head, and its fox tail expanded at a visible speed, completely enveloping its body.
In the next instant, the evil fox's energy surged, and its cultivation level jumped from over five thousand years to over seven thousand years, completely entering the peak realm of the demon king.
"not good!"
Shi Wujian's expression changed slightly, and he decisively threw out the Xuan Seal in his hand, cutting off the true supply.
But he was still too slow to react. His enormous fox tail suddenly parted, revealing a pair of gleaming fox eyes.
Even though Shi Wujian closed his eyes and refused to look into those fox eyes, his body stiffened and he coughed up blood.
The Xuan Bird Seal that was unleashed also spun back up and landed above Shi Wujian's head, completely sealing off the space where he was located.
Upon seeing this, Xuanyuan Yu remained expressionless and did not offer any assistance.
Shi Wujian knew this guy was hiding his true strength, so how could he have been defeated in such a short time? It was probably to show weakness to the enemy.
As the thought crossed his mind, Xuanyuan Yu flipped his hand, and sword light flowed above his palm.
"go!"
Xuanyuan Yu's divine sense stirred, and the sword light dissipated, leaving only an invisible ripple that spread out, just enough to envelop the Calamity Fox.
Rumble!
As the vast sword intent that tore through the heavens and earth erupted, the wicked fox's tail split in two, its eyes filled with a hint of astonishment.
The fact that the chief of Xuanyuan Cave Heaven could sever the flesh of the Calamity Fox with just one Tongtian Xuan Sword demonstrates his strength!
Chen Qin's pupils contracted.
Although the Fiend Fox was skilled at manipulating the Five Elements, its fur, bones, and body were all exceptionally strong. Even without activating its demonic power for defense, it could withstand the Tongtian Xuanbao. However, it was actually cut open by Xuanyuan Yu's sword.
"This sword strike may seem simple, but the sword intent it contains transcends the 'one sword breaks all laws' realm, and it faintly touches the barrier of the fifth realm of swordsmanship. Coupled with the power of the Heavenly Sword and the Tongcan, it is not surprising that it can sever the body of the Calamity Fox with one strike." Senior Hu said calmly.
People at different levels can have different perspectives on the same thing.
The younger generation has limited vision and cannot see the intricacies of this sword strike.
But as a demon lord of the fifth realm, even if her current cultivation and strength are less than one-thousandth of her peak, how could she not see the mystery within?
To put it bluntly, compared to the previous brilliant True Monarch Chiefs of Xuanyuan Cave Heaven, Xuanyuan Yu's sword strike could only be described as "acceptable" in her eyes, not impressive enough to amaze her.
Upon noticing Senior Hu's evaluation, Chen Qin couldn't help but gasp.
You have such high standards, senior!
In a one-on-one fight, she probably wouldn't even last a single sword strike against such a prodigy from the Cave Heaven.
"call out!"
Xuanyuan Yu's figure flashed, and he moved in front of the Calamity Fox, then took out a black nine-layered pagoda.
He didn't think he could kill the Fiend Fox with a single sword strike. At most, this sword strike would temporarily incapacitate the latter, creating an opportunity to capture the Fiend Fox with a fifth-tier heavy weapon.
Just then, space tore open, and a jet-black blade of light slashed directly toward Xuanyuan Yu's chest.
Xuanyuan Yu's expression darkened. Instead of retreating, he advanced, his Xuan sword thrusting upwards to meet the seemingly ordinary blade's edge.
boom!
As the swords clashed, Xuanyuan Yu let out a muffled groan and his figure rapidly retreated.
The person who made the move extended his palm towards the two halves of the evil fox's body, his five fingers slightly closed.
"Buzz!"
Drops of crimson blood quickly gathered in Bai Qi's palm, condensing into a crimson crystal.
"Tier 5 Heavy Blade!"
Ignoring the blood, Xuanyuan Yu's eyes narrowed as she looked at the unsheathed black sword in Bai Qi's hand.
Its blade was jet black, five feet seven inches long, one foot wide, and four inches thick. The thinner parts of the blade were translucent, with a faint, dark red blood-red light winding around them. It was clear that it had drunk the essence of many powerful people, and it exuded a domineering sword intent that sent chills down one's spine.
"You have good potential. Now, step down, and I'll let you leave safely," Bai Qi said calmly.
The five great grotto heavens possess terrifying resources. The True Monarch geniuses they sent were only at the mid-Nascent Soul stage, yet they were able to contend with him despite their advanced realm. However, the gap between their realms still existed.
He was already a Martial Ancestor at the peak of his power, and now he possessed a Martial Saint weapon bestowed upon him by the Martial Saint of the Great Qian Dynasty. Not to mention bullying the weak, or even a Nascent Soul stage True Monarch, he could kill a Martial Ancestor at the peak of his power with a single strike.
"You've got quite the nerve. You think you can make me back down?"
Xuanyuan Yu's eyes turned cold as he looked at Shi Wujian, who was pale-faced not far away: "Brother Shi, stop pretending. Haven't you had enough of the show yet?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Wujian's lips curled up, and his pale face quickly returned to a rosy hue.
"Brother Xuanyuan, you are mistaken. If I had not deliberately concealed my abilities, how would these rats hiding in the shadows dare to show themselves?"
At this point, Shi Wujian looked towards Chen Qin's hiding place: "Do I really have to personally force you to show yourself?"
Chen Qin's heart sank.
When was it exposed?
As expected, the chief of the cave realm cannot be judged by ordinary standards. Even with Senior Hu's profound abilities protecting her, she was still unable to hide from Shi Wujian's perception.
"Little fellow, you greatly underestimate my power."
As Senior Hu's divine sense descended, six figures appeared in front of Chen Qin's location.
"Senior Qilin, if we help you defeat these cultivators, can we obtain a drop of your essence blood?" Bai Ping led a group of Martial Ancestor experts to appear and asked casually.
"Yes, but only one drop." The Earth Qilin agreed without hesitation.
Even without the assistance of powerful figures from the Great Qian Dynasty, it was confident in defeating this group of extraterrestrial demons.
However, this group of extraterrestrial demons was too powerful. With the Demon Lord wary of leaving the core of the Other Shore Island, it chose to have the powerful figures of the Great Qian Dynasty stand in front to absorb the hatred.
"Like frogs at the bottom of a well, you cannot fathom the vastness of the world. What makes you so delusional that you can defeat me?"
Shi Wujian smiled, then raised his right hand and gently pinched his five fingers together.
boom!
boom!
boom!
His head exploded, and blood and flesh splattered everywhere.
One after another, the life force of the Martial Ancestors was cut off, and they died without even having a chance to resist.
Upon seeing this, Bai Ping's expression changed drastically, and he subconsciously looked at Bai Qi.
"Big brother, save me!"
Bai Qi remained calm and did not make a move, allowing Shi Wujian to easily kill his second brother with a fist.
This indifference made Shi Wujian frown slightly as he looked at the black knife in Bai Qi's hand.
In the next instant, the souls and essence of the six Martial Ancestors gathered together and soared into the sky, surging wildly into the black blade in Bai Qi's hand.
"boom!"
Offering the essence and spirit of six powerful Martial Ancestors as a sacrifice, the black blade drank deeply of their blood and flesh, its body turning red, as if it had come alive.
Then it began to nourish its host, causing Bai Qi's body to swell, dragon horns to grow on his head, dragon scales to emerge from his skin, and his hands to transform into dragon claws, as if a dragon demon had descended. His aura instantly broke through the Martial Ancestor Perfection and reached the realm of a half-step Martial Saint.
"Even if you retreat now, my promise remains valid." Bai Qi turned his gaze to Shi Wujian.
Shi Wujian's heart tightened, and his expression became solemn.
This is the Cangyuan Realm, not Tianyuan Star, so he cannot use the power of the Dao Fruit bestowed by the cave heaven.
In this situation, unless he uses protective measures, it would be impossible for him to defeat a powerful expert who has one foot in the Nascent Soul stage.
However, such protective treasures were bestowed by the elders of the clan to safeguard their own safety in critical moments, and each one used was one less available, rather than weapons for killing enemies.
If he were to unleash his protective trump card now and use it to kill enemies here, it would attract the divine consciousness of a Nascent Soul True Venerable within the clan. That would be no small matter, and he would have to give an explanation to the clan.
The reason is simple: without rules, there can be no order. If every prodigy in the clan uses the protective treasures bestowed by the clan for personal gain, then no matter how deep the foundation of the Xuanyuan family is, it will not be able to support such consumption.
The heroes of this world are truly audacious; they actually used a Martial Saint's weapon to absorb the essence of the Martial Ancestor's flesh and blood, forcibly manifesting a trace of Martial Saint power.
Chen Qin recalled Senior Hu's comments.
"Senior, do we still have a chance?" Chen Qin's heart skipped a beat.
Having roamed this realm for many years, she knew that a Martial Saint was a top-tier expert comparable to a Nascent Soul True Venerable, and was on par with Senior Hu in his lifetime.
"Rest assured, with me here, even if this person sacrifices the Martial Ancestors, six Martial Ancestors alone won't be enough to unleash much Martial Saint power."
Senior Hu smiled faintly: "For us, this isn't a bad thing. With Bai Qi clearing the area and forcing back the Cave Heaven's Chief to draw attention, our next step of seizing the Fox Spirit's body will be much easier."
At the same time, Che Zhengyuan and the other three, including Tu Qilin and Huoxinhu, all kept their distance and looked at Bai Qi with wary eyes.
Especially those cunning foxes who want to fake their death to escape and take advantage of the chaos.
In the scenes depicting Bai Qi using his innate and profound abilities to deduce divination, there is no image of Bai Qi wielding the Martial Saint's weapon.
"If you can withstand one of my attacks, I will leave this place."
Zhu Wu took a step forward, manifesting his Dharma form. The Six Yang Roars on his shoulder roared and transformed into a crimson spear.
The moment Liu Yang Dharma Image raised his hand and grasped the spear, Zhu Wu's aura surged, rising from the mid-Nascent Soul stage to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.
Zhu Wu manipulated the Dharma form, and with a single thrust of his spear, it resembled the fall of six great suns, igniting a sky-covering pure Yang true fire.
Bai Qi had no intention of killing; he turned his blood-red blade and used the back of the blade to meet the attack.
The cave's resources were too terrifying. Even if he wielded a Martial Saint's weapon and went all out, he might not be able to suppress these Nascent Soul True Monarchs in front of him. Instead, it would bring him great trouble.
boom!
The spear shattered, and Zhu Wu used the momentum to activate her teleportation technique and leave this world.
He said he was leaving the place, but he didn't say how long he would be leaving.
The consumption of the Martial Saint's sacred weapon is far beyond what the Martial Ancestor can bear. He only needs to wait for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before he can make a comeback, find his place, and not have to pay a heavy price or use his protective treasure.
Seeing this, Shi Wujian, Che Zhengyuan, and Xuanyuan Yu followed suit, each making a move in unison.
Bai Qi's eyes darkened slightly, knowing what these demonic cultivators were planning, but he suppressed his killing intent and exchanged a move with each of Xuan Yuan Yu and the other two.
After the three of them finished their move, they kept their promise and used their teleportation abilities to leave.
In a short while, only Bai Qi, the wicked fox, and the earth unicorn remained in the vast True Realm.
"Now!"
As Senior Hu's thoughts settled, mysterious seal script appeared on Chen Qin's forehead, her eyebrows and eyes lengthened, her hair lost its ink color and shone with a purple-gold luster, and her whole demeanor became more charming and languid.
"call out!"
Chen Qin's figure flickered, appearing behind the Fiend Fox, and then she pointed a finger.
This seemingly ordinary gesture caused Bai Qi, Huo Xin Hu, and Tu Qilin's expressions to change drastically, as if facing a formidable enemy.
The treacherous fox, seen as a target, sensed the impending death and unleashed its full power, unleashing the Five Profound Powers in an attempt to exchange injury for injury and force Chen Qin to back down.
However, Chen Qin's speed did not decrease. Ignoring the treacherous fox Xuan Tong, she pointed a finger at the latter's brow, causing his eyes to close slightly and his expression to disappear.
"How is that possible!"
Upon seeing this, Bai Qi's eyelids twitched, and he instinctively stood protectively in front of the Earth Qilin.
The Earth Qilin was the key to his breakthrough to Martial Saint, and he absolutely could not afford to lose it.
"Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot."
Hu Mei pointed out with one finger.
With the body of the wicked fox and the blood of the Qilin, she could quickly restore her cultivation to the level of a half-step demon lord.
At that time, relying on the true spirit of the Demon Lord, she will not be afraid even if a Nascent Soul True Venerable makes a move.
"Broken mountain!"
Bai Qi roared angrily, refusing to back down, and charged forward with his sword.
Just then, Hu Mei's expression changed slightly, and he took the initiative to back down, transforming into a streak of light that enveloped Huo Xin Hu and disappeared without a trace, as if he were fleeing for his life.
"What's going on?" Bai Qi frowned, a sense of foreboding creeping in.
The powerful figure who suddenly appeared and suppressed the treacherous fox with a flick of his finger was mysterious and extremely powerful. Even if he wielded a Martial Saint's weapon, he would not dare to claim victory.
But the other party suddenly withdrew their murderous intent and fled!
"Someone's coming!" the Earth Qilin warned.
Its bloodline is almost divine, the source of spiritual energy. Although the person who came was skilled in hiding, it could not escape its innate and profound perception.
"Could it be that this person scared away that mysterious expert?" Bai Qi's expression turned grave; he wanted to take the Earth Qilin away.
"I cannot leave this place," the Earth Qilin shook its head.
If it could walk, it would have left this place long ago; how could it have been dragged into this mess by the wicked fox?
"tread!"
"tread!"
"tread!"
As footsteps sounded, a handsome figure walking on air came into Bai Qi and Tu Qilin's view.
Chen Beiwu remained calm and made no attempt to conceal his presence.
Upon entering this dilapidated true realm, he felt a sense of being spied on.
Clearly, although the Golden Egg and Schiller were powerful, they could not escape the perception of the master of this world.
Since that's the case, rather than sneaking around and burying your head in the sand to be laughed at, it's better to enter openly and honestly.
At this moment, the aura solidified, Chen Beiwu's gaze met Bai Qi's, and then he looked at the earthen unicorn beside him.
Strange, he seems to have arrived a step too late and missed something!