Chapter 270

How bold!

Seeing Yunhe surrounded by five Jie Dan cultivators, he still dared to speak wildly, Jiu Gui Lao Guai laughed in extreme anger.

He pinched a seal with both hands and flung out a jet‑black treasure pearl, shooting straight at Yunhe.

He actually understood better than Yunhe that at this moment none of the five could show fear, otherwise once the "Feng Dao Ren" seized an opening and escaped, it would be hard to kill him again.

After all, defeating a Jie Dan cultivator is easy, but wanting to slay one is no simple matter.

Their Ghost Sect had a Mid Jie Dan Supreme Elder killed by this person; he, as the Ghost Sect's Grand Supreme Elder, a cultivator at the Perfected Jie Dan stage leading four Jie Dan cultivators in a siege, still let him escape—then their Ghost Sect would truly be unable to hold its head up before the myriad demonic path sects!

Therefore, Jiu Gui Lao Guai clearly knew he had to first show his determination to kill this person, and also let others see that the Feng Dao Ren could not cope with his ability, so the remaining few Jie Dan cultivators would not be afraid.

Whoosh—

The jet‑black pearl seemed light and insubstantial, almost powerless, but to Yunhe it felt as if the pearl had instantly expanded countless times, as if it were enveloping his entire form.

This forced Yunhe to take it seriously.

After a faint sound, the jet‑black pearl suddenly dissipated, leaving only an extremely peculiar vibration, and the surrounding air trembled abruptly.

An intangible force spread from the pearl, and the spiritual qi in the entire area seemed to collapse, as if the pearl had become a black hole!

Yunhe's body tensed, and he was pushed forward by a strange, irresistible suction, as if he were about to slam head‑on into the pearl.

This startled him, yet at the same time a curiosity arose.

It seemed this treasure was specifically aimed at the soul?

Because Yunhe could clearly feel that his body hadn't moved, yet he still felt compelled to rush forward—the only thing being drawn was his soul.

Hiss—

Thus.

In Yunhe's palm, strands of gray‑white worm‑like insects, as fine as hair, sprouted like buds, and the special suction emanating from the pearl instantly vanished.

Corpse Soul Poisonous Insect!

"Huh?"

Feeling the change in the pearl's power, Jiu Gui Lao Guai let out a light "Huh."

Of course.

Such a move‑countermove lasted only an instant; the pearl still hurtled toward Yunhe, wrapped in thick yin‑killing qi!

Yunhe immediately slapped his dantian, instantly summoning a small shield; with a "hum" it rapidly expanded into a thick, earth‑colored tortoise shell.

Boom!!

The clash of pearl and shield seemed light, yet it burst with a heaven‑shaking, earth‑splitting roar that exploded in midair.

Waves of violent, extreme qi surged outward in all directions.

In an instant it destroyed more than half of the ancient trees, ice‑ and snow‑covered, on the slope below.

The Jie Dan cultivators surrounding Yunhe also changed countenance, each deploying treasures to resist, thus avoiding the collision's aftershocks.

"A third‑rank supreme‑grade defensive treasure!"

Jiu Gui Lao Guai's face showed surprise; he hadn't expected Yunhe to still possess such a third‑rank supreme‑grade defensive treasure.

Because the pearl he had unleashed was also a third‑rank supreme‑grade treasure—the Soul‑Seizing Pearl!

Moreover, he was a bit puzzled as to why Yunhe seemed unaffected by the Soul‑Seizing Pearl.

But Yunhe simply ignored him.

He merely tapped the head of the Cold Chant Flood Dragon with his foot, sending a mental transmission: "Entangle that guy!"

His expectation of the Cold Chant Flood Dragon was simple: entangle another Late Jie Dan cultivator and don't let him disturb him.

"Roar——!!"

In response.

The Cold Chant Flood Dragon gave a feral grin, whipped its tail, and, wrapped in biting cold, shot toward the Late Jie Dan cultivator, causing his expression to tighten sharply.

If there was anything this ambushing party failed to anticipate, it was Yunhe's tamed Late‑stage third‑rank Cold Chant Flood Dragon.

The might displayed by this flood dragon would make even an ordinary Late Jie Dan cultivator tremble.

But just as the Cold Chant Flood Dragon lunged at that Late Jie Dan cultivator, Yunhe leapt forward and charged straight at the Ran family patriarch.

Raising his arm, a five‑colored flying sword fell into his hand.

Having said he would first slay the Ran family patriarch, he did just that!

Seeing Yunhe actually ignore the Perfected Jie Dan Jiu Gui Lao Guai charging at him, the Ran family patriarch's face changed drastically; he cursed inwardly "Madman!", hastily produced a cloth‑shaped treasure, and hurriedly withdrew.

Who, in the midst of a magical duel, would ignore the greatest threat and instead target a cultivator like him who's just standing there?

Yunhe's actions not only made the Ran family patriarch secretly resentful, but also left the Nine Ghosts Old Monster with an extremely grim expression.

Is he being underestimated?

But the Demon-Suppressing Armor that Yunhe summoned indeed made it hard for him to break through in a short time, so he could only shout angrily:

"Hold him back for a moment!"

As long as he can block Yunhe's somewhat frenzied assault this time, he'll be confident he can subdue this 'arrogant' brat.

Immediately forming hand seals, with his mana surging wildly, vague ghostly apparitions emerged from his body, turning into streams of ghostly shadows that flew out and merged into the surrounding black mist.

For a moment.

The black mist surged, and the yin and evil qi spread unchecked.

Yunhe saw all of this, yet he paid no heed, narrowing his eyes as he charged straight at the Ran family patriarch.

Did they really treat him like a soft persimmon to squeeze?

Even if it's just the Ghost Sect, after all it's a major demonic path sect with solid foundations; having killed one of their mid‑Golden Core elders will surely bring trouble upon me.

But what does the Ran family, a mere cultivator clan, amount to?

They actually dare to come looking for trouble for him?

You country chickens and mud dogs!

When they heard the words of the Nine Ghost Old Monster, the two remaining mid‑Jie Dan cultivators standing not far from the Ran family patriarch showed a sudden change of expression.

In fact, they, like the Ran family patriarch, are all patriarchs of Jie Dan cultivation families.

To be honest.

It's not easy for a cultivation family to produce a Jie Dan patriarch, but the emergence of even one can lift the family to a considerable height.

However, a cultivation family is still a family; its inheritance and resources cannot compare with a sect that has passed down through countless generations, and if this family patriarch were to die without successors, it would be more than just a simple decline.

Therefore, to ensure the family's continuation—or even to ascend further—they either voluntarily or involuntarily choose to get close to demonic sects.

This time, invited by the Ghost Sect, they were promised many benefits, and in their view, the main forces of this operation are the Jie Dan perfect Nine Ghost Old Monster and another Late Jie Dan cultivator; they are merely here to secure the venue and prevent the target from escaping.

After all, in their eyes, a Jie Dan perfect cultivator paired with a Late Jie Dan cultivator dealing with another Late Jie Dan is a piece of cake, right?

But who would have known.

This person not only possesses a Third Level late‑stage Jiaolong, but also a Third Level top‑quality treasure capable of resisting Jie Dan perfect attacks.

Moreover, he dares to outright ignore the Jie Dan perfect cultivator's brewing secret technique and set his sights on us mid‑Jie Dan cultivators?

There is no one who would let a Jie Dan perfect cultivator use a secret technique and be ignored!

Even if they are defeated, can this person withstand the grand secret art wielded by a Jie Dan perfect cultivator?

The thought came a moment too late, flashing through the minds of the two mid‑Jie Dan cultivators in an instant.

Although this person has the "record" of slaying two mid‑Jie Dan cultivators, outsiders do not know the specifics.

Generally, a Late Jie Dan cultivator defeating a mid‑Jie Dan cultivator is simple, but slaying them is not that easy.

Moreover, they have three mid‑Jie Dan cultivators fighting together!

Thus.

After a brief hesitation, the two rushed to rescue the Ran family patriarch.

With the strength of three mid‑Jie Dan cultivators, resisting this assault should not be a big problem!

That was the thought of everyone present.

However, seeing their actions, Yunhe remained unmoved, his eyes growing colder.

He brandished the Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Sword and let out a cold snort.

In an instant, his figure arrived before the Ran family patriarch; the Five Elements Heavenly Thunder Sword sliced through the air with a sharp clang, directly striking the cloth‑like defensive artifact the patriarch had summoned.

The Ran family patriarch grew fierce at this moment; they are all Jie Dan cultivators, merely a step higher, so why such arrogance?

In the shortest time, he poured all his spiritual power into the artifact.

The other two mid‑Jie Dan cultivators also launched their artifacts at Yunhe, attempting a pincer move to force him to cease his attack.

"Stop!"

"Cease it!"

Both gritted their teeth and grew fierce.

But only Yunhe's contemptuous sneer was heard.

"Noisy!"

Mid‑sentence, a sword slash flew!

The trembling thunder power burst forth!

Boom!

This time, it truly accompanied the sound of cloth tearing.

Under the Ran family patriarch's stunned gaze, his cloth‑like defensive artifact shattered in response to the sword.

Although he lacks the deep foundation of sect cultivators, a family patriarch has an advantage a sect cultivator cannot match: he can draw upon the entire family's resources at will, strengthening himself arbitrarily. Though his artifact is only a Third Level mid‑quality treasure, it is defense‑oriented, and even compared to a Third Level top‑quality treasure, its defensive power is comparable.

So easily split apart?

"Third Level top‑quality treasure!"

It turned out to be another Third Level top‑quality treasure?!

Treasures of this tier cannot be forged merely with resources.

In terms of materials, such treasures may be rarer than those used for some Fourth Level artifacts; once a cultivator successfully achieves Nascent Soul, a Third Level top‑quality treasure can directly ascend to the Fourth Level.

In terms of forging methods, such a treasure is not easily made.

Materials, forging techniques, and a stroke of fate are all indispensable!

It is rare for an average Late Jie Dan cultivator to possess a Third Level top‑quality treasure; this person, however, has two such treasures?

This definitely exceeds everyone's expectations.

Facing this sword.

The Ran family patriarch felt a chill of fear.

He seemed to finally understand why this person could have the record of slaying two mid‑Jie Dan cultivators; such a treasure configuration is beyond even a Jie Dan perfect cultivator!

Buzz—

Suddenly.

A tremendously forceful Divine consciousness suddenly erupted from Yunhe.

The Ran family patriarch and the other two mid‑Jie Dan cultivators almost simultaneously froze in place.

Divine consciousness attack!

One person's Divine consciousness overwhelming three mid‑Jie Dan cultivators?

What a powerful Divine consciousness!

Although this Divine consciousness attack may not be as effective as one targeting a single person, Yunhe only needed this brief freeze.

Pfft!!

A single sword pierced the Ran family elder's dantian; his golden core buzzed, and was directly ripped out!

The Ran family elder, having regained his senses, shock and disbelief evident, was held by Yunhe in his hand.

Meanwhile, the two other mid-stage Jie Dan cultivators also came to their senses in an instant; their hearts roiled with shock as they violently flashed backward, rapidly distancing themselves from Yunhe, their eyes filled with terror.

Just now, in that instant, what happened?

They did not know.

But they could be certain that, if that sword had not been aimed at the Ran family elder but at them, they would surely have died.

They said they would first behead the Ran family elder, and indeed they did—slaying a mid-stage Jie Dan cultivator before the eyes of five Jie Dan cultivators?

At this moment, the two fleeing mid-stage Jie Dan cultivators could not help but feel regret.

This time they were invited here by the Ghost Sect with promised benefits—was this perhaps a bit ill-considered?

But in truth, even if they came ten thousand times, they would not refuse.

After all, who would expect a late-stage Jie Dan cultivator to possess such a treasure and such resolve?

Holding the Ran family elder's corpse, Yunhe skillfully drew his storage bag, his eyes cold as he swept over the remaining four.

As his lips moved, he spoke in a calm tone:

The Ran family elder is dead; effective today, the Ran family is struck from the records!

If he didn't kill to intimidate, Yunhe wouldn't know whether later there would be any Wang Clan, Li Clan, or Zhao Clan elders following the demonic sect to cause him trouble.

Thus, he bore this killing reputation.

The purpose is simple: from now on, any cultivator who wishes to act must consider clearly whether they can bear the consequences of failure!

In any case, killers—even the Bee Daoist.

His seemingly calm gaze fell upon the remaining two mid-stage Jie Dan cultivators.

You lot, will you follow in his footsteps?

Upon hearing this, the two mid-stage Jie Dan cultivators' hearts trembled.

At such a time, raising such a question—how could they answer?

Insolent youth, arrogant!

But just then, the great secret art of the Nine Ghosts Old Monster was finally completed.

The gloomy ghostly realm descended suddenly!

The city of Fengdu seemed to loom near!

Yunhe's expression darkened.

Comparing numbers, right?

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