Chapter 410: Ancient Ruins, Subduing Golden Core!

Four figures descended from the Spirit Boat in the distance.

Among them, there was a tall, pale middle-aged man with a weak aura. Lu Changsheng recognized him instantly.

“Feiyu?”

Lu Changsheng was stunned and suspicious when he saw the middle-aged man.

He had come to Qingluan Immortal City to clean up loot, acquire Natural Treasures, and also to visit Li Feiyu.

He wanted to see if the earlier chaos in Qingluan Immortal City had affected him.

After all, ever since the power shift in Qingluan Immortal City, there had been no news from Li Feiyu.

To his surprise, he encountered Li Feiyu here.

Li Feiyu’s current state was very abnormal, like a prisoner. His complexion and aura were completely out of place with the other three.

“Hmm?”

The leader of the four who had just stepped off the Spirit Boat was an elder with a youthful face, white hair, and a dignified appearance.

As Lu Changsheng locked eyes with him, he looked up at the heavens, where Lu Changsheng, surrounded by brilliant starlight, was gazing down.

“A Golden Core cultivator!?”

Bai Feng Immortal grew vigilant as he noticed Lu Changsheng looking his way. A subtle, invisible pressure emanated from him.

He had important business in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

Lu Changsheng’s sudden appearance made him wonder if it was a coincidence.

However, he didn’t make the first move.

This was, after all, the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

If they fought, it could attract a Third-Tier Monster King or expose the presence of the ancient ruins, which would bring a lot of trouble.

Seeing that Lu Changsheng was only watching and not moving, he retracted his gaze and turned to the two behind him, saying, “Be careful.”

“Yes.”

The two nodded, while Li Feiyu remained expressionless, like a puppet.

The four cautiously proceeded in the direction of the ancient ruins.

Bai Feng Immortal kept an eye on Lu Changsheng’s movements in the sky.

“What has happened to Feiyu?”

Lu Changsheng watched the four gradually disappear from his sight, his expression growing serious. He did not act rashly.

Though the four had concealed their cultivation levels and auras,

with his awakened Taiyi Soul Body and Divine Sense comparable to the peak Golden Core stage, Lu Changsheng could roughly assess their situation.

The elder in the yellow robe leading them was a Golden Core cultivator.

The two following him consisted of a False Core cultivator and one at the late Foundation Establishment stage.

Such a lineup would be formidable anywhere.

Yet, it was strange that they had brought a weak-looking Li Feiyu to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

“Could it be…”

Lu Changsheng pondered, comparing the map of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range from Tiger Roar Immortal with the landscape ahead.

After a while, he looked down at Bing’er, who was hugging him tightly, occasionally rubbing her little head against his chest, and asked gently, “Bing’er, are you sleepy?”

“Daddy, I’m not sleepy!”

Bing’er immediately lifted her little head, her clear, innocent eyes sparkling with energy.

“No, you’re sleepy, and you need to rest.”

Lu Changsheng pinched her cold, delicate cheek and continued.

“Uh, okay. Bing’er will go to sleep, then.”

Hearing this, Bing’er pouted slightly but obediently followed his instructions.

“Good girl.”

Lu Changsheng descended, took out the crystal coffin, let Bing’er lie inside, closed the lid, and then placed the coffin into the Spirit Pet Bag.

Though the crystal coffin could be placed directly inside the Storage Ring without issues, using the Spirit Pet Bag was safer.

Then, with the Void Robes flowing around him like an invisible sheen, Lu Changsheng merged with the void and stealthily followed the four.

Despite the distance between them,

the keen perception of Taiyi Soul Body allowed Lu Changsheng to catch faint traces of their presence in the air and roughly determine their direction.

However, given that the elder in the yellow robe was a Golden Core cultivator, Lu Changsheng cautiously kept a considerable distance.

As he delved deeper into the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range over several days, he spotted what appeared to be a towering mountain wall in a valley ahead. His eyes narrowed as he murmured, “So it really is for this ancient ruin.”

Earlier, Lu Changsheng had suspected that the three bringing Li Feiyu to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range might be related to an ancient ruin described on a treasure map he had obtained years ago.

After all, Li Feiyu was just an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator.

What else could be significant enough to warrant a Golden Core cultivator bringing him to the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range?

Seeing the surrounding terrain resembling the one recorded on the treasure map, Lu Changsheng confirmed his guess.

“Feiyu has been working in Qingluan Immortal City. Now that Immortal Qingluan has disappeared and Bai Feng Immortal controls the city… Could this yellow-robed elder be Bai Feng Immortal?”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed as he thought.

There were not many Golden Core cultivators in the Jiang Kingdom’s cultivation world; most were well-known.

After the massive shake-up in Qingluan Immortal City, the one openly sitting in the Golden Core seat was Bai Feng Immortal, who had long antagonized Immortal Qingluan.

Rumor had it that Bai Feng Immortal was connected to the Yue Kingdom Immortal Sect.

He was their candidate to divide the spoils of Qingluan Immortal City, even renaming the city to Bai Feng Immortal City.

However, most cultivators were accustomed to calling it ‘Qingluan Immortal City,’ and it wouldn’t be easy to change the name so soon, so they still referred to it as Qingluan Immortal City.

“If this person really is Bai Feng Immortal, he won’t be simple to deal with.”

Lu Changsheng mumbled to himself.

Although Bai Feng Immortal had been defeated by Immortal Qingluan in three moves before,

he was still a seasoned Golden Core cultivator. Now, openly controlling Qingluan Immortal City, he was certainly no ordinary opponent.

Rescuing Li Feiyu in these circumstances would be difficult.

However, with the ancient ruins just ahead, Lu Changsheng sped up.

After all, if the four entered the ruins, it would be challenging to track them.

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—”

As Lu Changsheng approached the cliff-side valley, several shadowy, hard-to-spot arrows shot towards him through the air.

The faint whistling sound they made was accompanied by a screech so sharp it pierced the soul, causing pain.

Even though Lu Changsheng possessed the Taiyi Divine Soul, he felt a chilling sense of dread in his heart.

“Nine Treasures Dao Bone—Protective Divine Light!”

In his urgency, Lu Changsheng activated the Nine Treasures Dao Bone on his chest.

“Boom!”

Instantly, a brilliant, dazzling radiance surged forth, orbiting Lu Changsheng like the sun, moon, and stars. The light guarded him, making him shine like a deity.

“Clang, clang, clang—”

Nine shadowy arrows collided with the protective light; seven were stopped,

but two pierced through the weakened divine light and struck Lu Changsheng’s body. They clashed with his Void Robes, producing sharp, ear-piercing sounds.

“How is this possible!? Third-Tier Body Cultivation!”

Bai Feng Immortal, hidden in the distance, was shocked when he witnessed this.

He knew that the nine arrows he fired formed a set of Magical Treasures, their power comparable to that of Top-Tier treasures!

Not only did they have anti-magic effects that could break through protective barriers, but they also had a soul-crushing effect.

Faced with these arrows, one should feel a crushing sense of despair and soul-rending fear.

He had used these nine arrows to assassinate many Golden Core cultivators.

But now, his opponent had not only withstood the soul-crushing effect,

but managed to stop seven of the arrows with a hastily cast protective shield.

The remaining two arrows’ power was neutralized by the opponent’s Third-Tier Body Cultivation.

This foe is invincible!

Underestimating this man is out of the question!

In that instant, Lu Changsheng also noticed where Bai Feng Immortal was hiding.

Through a combination of an array of devices and Rare Treasures, Bai Feng Immortal had masked his presence, preventing Lu Changsheng from spotting him immediately.

“Boom!”

Knowing Bai Feng Immortal was no easy opponent, Lu Changsheng did not hold back. His cultivation surged, boosted by the erupting power of the Nine Treasures Dao Bone, climbing swiftly to the sixth level of Golden Core Formation.

Then, the Yin-Yang Grand Capture was unleashed.

The intertwined Yin-Yang Dual Qi formed a distinct pattern that became a massive hand. Slightly bent fingers reached out to grasp Bai Feng Immortal.

“This is a misunderstanding. If you are here for the ruins as well, I’m willing to share them with you!”

Seeing Lu Changsheng’s rapidly growing power, Bai Feng Immortal shouted loudly.

Simultaneously, a platinum-colored small mountain shot into the sky, emitting a vast aura of magic as it grew. It charged toward the Yin-Yang handprint, attempting to shatter it.

In the next moment,

the Yin-Yang handprint collided with the towering mountain.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

A massive mushroom cloud formed in the sky. The entire void roared and twisted, as it tore apart.

“As expected of a seasoned Golden Core!”

Lu Changsheng’s Golden Core power flowed like a mighty river, stabilizing the Yin-Yang hand. He then activated Fire Eyes Golden Gaze, his eyes shining with golden light and intertwined with red talismans. Two beams of light shot towards Bai Feng Immortal.

The Fire Eyes Golden Gaze not only saw through illusions and discerned weaknesses but also had some offensive power, highly unpredictable.

“Golden Core—sixth level.”

Lu Changsheng gauged Bai Feng Immortal’s cultivation level.

While his physical body was strong, it hadn’t reached the Third-Tier of Body Tempering.

In an instant, his body surged with vitality and roared like a beast. A purplish-red flame of fiercely bright energy ignited around him, preparing for a swift and decisive battle with Third-Tier Body Tempering!

“Boom!”

Vitality and the Thunder-Reinforced Dragon Flame soared into the sky, shaking the world with their fiery, wrathful light, like a coiled dragon.

“Do you really think you can push me this far?”

“If you continue, you’ll not only attract a Monster King but also expose the ruins!”

Feeling the overwhelming blood energy from Lu Changsheng, which was as terrifying as a Monster King’s, Bai Feng Immortal shouted, his heart filled with unease.

He couldn’t understand how a formidable, tyrannical Golden Core cultivator like this had emerged in the Jiang Kingdom.

He had traveled far and wide, fleeing Jiang Kingdom when Immortal Qingluan forced him away, visiting many other cultivation nations, and yet had no recollection of anyone named Lu Changsheng.

What’s more, despite agreeing to share the secret realm, this man still attacked him so fiercely!

“Boom—”

Lu Changsheng, like a raging dragon bursting from the deep, surged forward like an ancient volcano erupting, stomping the ground with immense force.

The ground shattered beneath his feet, forming countless cracks spreading in all directions.

His divine and demonic body, as if bearing a purplish-red dragon, charged towards Bai Feng Immortal with overwhelming force.

At the same time, the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet and Ghostly Head from the Netherworld appeared behind Lu Changsheng.

“Charm!”

“Netherworld Domain!”

The puppet and the corpse simultaneously disrupted Bai Feng Immortal’s mind.

“This—this—this…”

“Who on earth is this man?”

The False Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators who had accompanied Bai Feng Immortal stared in shock, trembling.

This level of combat was beyond their ability to intervene.

Just the overwhelming aura made their hearts quiver, leaving them shaking uncontrollably.

On the other hand, Li Feiyu remained expressionless, as if he hadn’t noticed the battle at all.

“Earth and Heaven Switching, Earthquake, Heaven-holding!”

Bai Feng Immortal formed seals with his hands. His earth-yellow robe swayed as brilliance intertwined, and thick, solid walls of earth rose on all sides. The overwhelming energy merged with heaven and earth, becoming one.

“Boom!”

The surge of unstoppable force slammed into the walls, creating an earth-shattering roar as waves of magical energy swept across the walls.

“Boom, boom, boom—”

Endless terrifying power was transferred to the ground through the walls, causing the earth to crack, collapse, and rumble. Dust filled the air.

“Do you really want to fight to the death!?”

Bai Feng Immortal’s spiritual sea was in turmoil. He bit his tongue hard, suppressing the influence of the Thousand-Faced Fox Puppet, and shouted.

Yet, at that moment, the Ghostly Head from the Netherworld already began spreading its domain, enveloping Bai Feng Immortal, the distant False Core cultivator, the Foundation Establishment cultivator, and Li Feiyu.

A massive, chiseled corpse-thrall, the Mystical Evil Corpse, silently appeared behind Bai Feng Immortal. Its deep, sink-to-the-abyss fist, carrying immense corpse energy, crashed down.

“Immortal! Please save us!”

“Immortal…”

The two men covered by the Netherworld Domain shouted towards Bai Feng Immortal.

Li Feiyu, who had been expressionless and dazed, seemed to wake up slowly. His face grew frightened as he tried to make sense of the situation.

He only remembered Bai Feng Immortal casting several restrictions on him, dragging him to the ancient ruins in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, and replaying the events through some strange treasure.

“A Third-Tier puppet? A Third-Tier refined corpse?”

“This man is insane! Run!”

Bai Feng Immortal’s alarm bell rang madly in his heart. He realized that he was no match for Lu Changsheng.

If this continued, defeat would be inevitable!

Moreover, continuing the battle would surely attract the Monster King!

And if both sides were severely injured, dealing with a Monster King would be a nightmare!

“Nine-Colored Calamity Light!”

Sensing Bai Feng Immortal’s intent to flee, Lu Changsheng held nothing back and unleashed his killing move.

“Boom, boom, boom!”

A brilliant, radiant beam akin to a blazing sun erupted from Lu Changsheng’s chest. It felt like a heavenly catastrophe that would destroy everything. With Thunder-Reinforced Dragon Flame and the Mystical Evil Corpse, it surged towards Bai Feng Immortal, engulfing him.

Danger!

In an instant, a wave of deathly energy washed over Bai Feng Immortal.

His robe fluttered, brilliance intertwined as his protective barrier was fully activated. An ancient Jade Talisman appeared in his hand, intending to use it to escape.

“Hmph, you think you can run!? Yin-Yang Domain!”

Realizing that Bai Feng Immortal’s talisman was some kind of escape charm, Lu Changsheng snorted coldly. His terrifying, immense Spiritual Energy surged forth, twisting and distorting heaven and earth.

Yin-Yang Dual Qi flowed around him, spreading madly. Like the sun and moon revolving, it gradually formed a Yin-Yang Dao Diagram, sealing the world.

The domain might not have much effect on Golden Core cultivators of the same level, but Lu Changsheng’s Yin-Yang Dao Gold Core was far stronger than the norm with the ability to seal and confine the space.

Meanwhile,

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In Lu Changsheng’s brow flickered the golden shadow of the Taiyi Soul Body, which shot an invisible, formless shadow at Bai Feng Immortal.

“Buzz—”

Bai Feng Immortal’s body froze abruptly, his mind sinking into illusion as if Immortal Qingluan’s Nascent Soul had returned to reign over the heavens, crushing him.

“No!!!”

Bai Feng Immortal roared in his heart, fear overwhelming him. He bit his tongue hard, nearly severing it.

“Boom!”

Yet, the moment he broke free from the illusion, the Nine-Colored Calamity Light and Thunder-Reinforced Dragon Flame engulfed him. His body shattered, his organs destroyed, and his life force extinguished.

“Who… are you…”

Bai Feng Immortal’s charred, bloody flesh barely held together. His voice was rough as he spoke.

He felt that Lu Changsheng wasn’t here just for the ancient ruins.

If it were about the ruins, there’d be no need for such a fierce battle!

Though Lu Changsheng’s strength far surpassed his own, Bai Feng Immortal saw that Lu Changsheng had used a technique that required a price.

Continuing a battle near the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range at such a cost to kill him made no sense!

Lu Changsheng did not respond as the brutal heat of the Thunder-Reinforced Dragon Flame turned Bai Feng Immortal’s body to ash.

While Golden Core cultivators had extraordinary tricks, Bai Feng Immortal’s life energy was completely snuffed out, except for a faint remnant of energy.

“Immortal!”

“It’s over… all over…”

“This…”

The three men within the Netherworld Domain were horrified, unable to believe what they had seen.

They knew the status and power of the yellow-robed elder.

He was the current master of Qingluan Immortal City, a mighty Golden Core cultivator!

But this figure, whom they usually worshipped and revered, had just been killed before their eyes!

And in such a brief time, he was slain and turned to ashes.

As they looked at Lu Changsheng, who was god-like and demon-like, their hearts churned with despair, knowing that their doom was sealed today.

“Go!”

Lu Changsheng grabbed Bai Feng Immortal’s Golden Core, Storage Ring, and manipulated the Yin-Yang hand in the sky to seize his mountain-shaped Magical Treasure.

He then scanned the area with his Divine Sense, collecting the nine small arrows. He directed the Ghostly Head from the Netherworld to lead the three away from here.

He had felt the presence of a Monster King heading towards them. In his current state, it wasn’t wise to engage in another battle.