Chapter 393

Extreme Joy Old Ancestor, we are cultivators of the Ice Immortal Pavilion!

Ice Osmanthus Fairy fled madly with Dong Ning Xuan and Pearl, while hastily sending a voice transmission via divine sense.

If it weren't for Yunhe leaving the Ice Immortal Pavilion and giving each of them a Cloud Escape Talisman, facing the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor chasing them from behind, they would hardly have any chance to dodge.

Even so, at this moment they were merely objects of play in the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor's eyes.

Because, this Extreme Joy Old Ancestor is a terrifying Yuan Ying mid-stage cultivator!

If the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor did not somewhat enjoy the process of toying with them, it would take only a few breaths for them to be caught.

"Ice Immortal Pavilion? Never heard of it."

The extremely ugly Extreme Joy Old Ancestor gave a strange laugh, gazing at the three graceful figures fleeing not far away, his eyes filled with uncontrollable fervor.

As for the so-called Ice Immortal Pavilion, he showed even greater disdain.

"Our pavilion's elder is Yunhe, Elder Yunhe!" Dong Ning Xuan also hastily sent a voice transmission.

"Hahaha!" The Extreme Joy Old Ancestor laughed wildly, his hideous face appearing before the three women amidst the thick demonic qi, his ferocious look causing a chill to run through their hearts.

"Yunhe? Fleeing Old Devil? Do you lot want to laugh this old ancestor to death?"

Seeing this, the three women instantly showed great alarm.

Pearl's body suddenly emanated a azure magical fluctuation, attempting to repel the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor's demonic qi.

But the next moment.

Indeed, upon hearing that name, the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor's eyes narrowed slightly, showing a hint of apprehension.

Speaking, the surging demonic qi behind the three women suddenly expanded, completely enveloping them.

Within the demonic qi, the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor's words were filled with contempt for Yunhe.

After all, she is the one with the highest cultivation base among the three women.

"If that's the case, then this old ancestor can no longer play the cat-and-mouse game."

Noticing the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor's reaction, Dong Ning Xuan and the two others secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yunhe?"

Hope to scare that old devil away using Yunhe's name.

No matter what, Yunhe's name is still quite effective.

"Old devil! The young master will definitely not let you off!"

They never expected that after announcing Yunhe's name, the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor would not only not relent but become even more ferocious.

But now, falling into his hands, death for them might be nothing more than a luxury.

Before the three women could fully relax, the surging demonic qi behind them suddenly surged, and the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor's speed suddenly increased; his already hideous face paired with a ferocious smile was chilling.

At least, to make the other side have some apprehension.

If they were to be touched by such an old devil, they would probably rather die.

Regarding the reputation Yunhe had recently made, the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor had still heard a bit of it.

Yunhe's fame is not small; the nickname 'Fleeing Old Devil' counts as half a celebrity among Yuan Ying cultivators, but his fame stems only from his speed, his swift escape.

Ordinary cultivators fear him because if they provoke him, his disciples may suffer greatly; if Yunhe is truly pressed and starts attacking his disciples without regard for status, even a late Yuan Ying cultivator would find it troublesome.

But the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor doesn't care.

The Extreme Joy Sect he belongs to, after all, is merely a sect for his pleasure; each of his disciples is merely a tool for his indulgence, and since he regards every disciple as a furnace cauldron, how much could he care?

Not to mention Yunhe, he doesn't even care much about the current human cultivator alliance; after all, humans cannot be completely wiped out, and with his cultivation base, even if other races dominate this realm, they would not pose a great threat to him.

Moreover, the remaining human sects and powers fear the strength of his Yuan Ying mid-stage cultivation; even if they dislike him, they would not act against him.

Under such circumstances, with no scruples or reservations, even saying he has no bottom line, how could the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor care about Yunhe, merely an early Yuan Ying cultivator?

Moreover, there is another more important point.

The Extreme Joy Devil Art he cultivates is an utterly evil demonic art; what troubles him most is his inner demon, and whether it is Ice Osmanthus Fairy's ice spirit body or Dong Ning Xuan's ice wind spirit body, both greatly aid in suppressing his inner demon.

Pearl, a late-stage third-tier cultivator of the sea race, is also someone the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor has never 'played with,' and he is filled with strong curiosity.

This is also why he became so happy after setting his sights on the three women of Ice Osmanthus Fairy.

After all, the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor's reckless behavior is actually greatly influenced by the demonic art he cultivates.

Many Yuan Ying old monsters have peculiar temperaments and special habits, largely related to their cultivation methods; the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor is a typical example.

Therefore.

Fear the Fleeing Old Devil Yunhe?

If it were changed to the Xuan Xu Daoist of the Tai Xuan Zhengyi Sect, he might indeed feel some apprehension, but Yunhe is not up to par.

"Besides, 'Fleeing Old Devil' is at least a Yuan Ying cultivator; how could he care about you mere Foundation Establishment cultivators?"

He said this with great certainty.

To provoke a Yuan Ying mid-stage cultivator for the sake of three Foundation Establishment cultivators, or rather three Foundation Establishment cultivators' attendants, concubines, maidservants, and a Yuan Ying mid-stage cultivator?

Anyone with a bit of sense would probably not make such a choice, right?

At worst, he could later casually take out something as 'compensation,' letting both sides save face.

Among Yuan Ying cultivators, it's mostly about human relations and worldly affairs.

And as a Yuan Ying mid-stage cultivator, the initiative naturally lies in the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor's hands.

This is also why Ice Osmanthus Fairy did not announce Yunhe's name from the very beginning.

Because once Yunhe's name proves useless, they would truly have no confidence when facing a Yuan Ying mid-stage cultivator.

"Ha!"

When the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor wantonly displayed contempt for Yunhe, the power Pearl had accumulated also burst forth at this moment.

Her eyes were firm, her lips tightly pressed; her power instantly turned into a surging torrent, carrying a fierce intent, sweeping toward the Extreme Joy Old Ancestor.

Seeing her action, Dong Ning Xuan pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and immediately formed a seal; biting cold air shot out like ice birds.

Joining with Zhenzhu's water flow, it turned into a huge, fiercely advancing ice pillar.

Seeing this, Old Ancestor Ji Huan was not angry but delighted, laughing loudly: "Good, good, good, I just love you tough bones."

With a flick of his sleeve, the surrounding demonic qi instantly crushed all the ice crystals like crushing dry weeds.

Even though Zhenzhu and Dong Ning Xuan, whose strength rivals that of a late-stage Jie Dan cultivator, joined forces, the spell they released was still far too weak before the mid Nascent Soul Old Ancestor Ji Huan.

Immediately after, Old Ancestor Ji Huan flickered his form.

He arrived right in front of Dong Ning Xuan and Zhenzhu.

Only now did they discover that Old Ancestor Ji Huan was not only extremely ugly, but even his height was a head shorter than Dong Ning Xuan and Zhenzhu.

But height and appearance have never been the main factors determining a cultivator's influence.

Moreover, Old Ancestor Ji Huan has a little quirk, or rather a bad taste: he likes it when others look down on his appearance yet have to submit to his sense of conquest.

Bang bang!!

Old Ancestor Ji Huan swung his sleeve again, like two heavy punches, fiercely striking Dong Ning Xuan and Zhenzhu in the abdomen, causing both women to almost simultaneously spit out a mouthful of scalding blood before collapsing softly to the ground.

Seeing this, Old Ancestor Ji Huan revealed a delighted smile.

"Want to die? It's not that easy. I, the Old Ancestor, only hope you can remain steadfast."

Zhenzhu, lying limp on the ground, wore a look of despair.

Suddenly.

She seemed to sense something, hope flashing in her eyes, but she quickly hid it; thinking on her feet, she said:

"I am the daughter of a Sea Clan elder! Even you, Old Ancestor Ji Huan, cannot withstand the wrath of the Sea Clan!"

"Sea Clan?"

Old Ancestor Ji Huan, who had originally intended to sweep up the three women and leave, glanced at her with disdain and said: "Sea Clan? If you weren't a Sea Clan cultivator, how could I, the Old Ancestor, have taken a liking to you?"

"Do you know who my grandfather is in the Sea Clan?" Zhenzhu said stubbornly, neck stiff.

"Who?"

Old Ancestor Ji Huan asked, intrigued.

To be honest, he really is a bit interested; if Zhenzhu were the granddaughter of a Sea Clan grand elder, his interest would be even greater.

Just imagine, to be able to toy with the granddaughter of a Sea Clan grand elder, whose strength rivals that of a late Nascent Soul cultivator—what exquisite delight!

Zhenzhu stared at Old Ancestor Ji Huan's ugly visage, her disgust undisguised, yet she refused to speak.

After a while, the smile on Old Ancestor Ji Huan's face gradually faded; the intuition of a mid Nascent Soul cultivator gave him a vague strange feeling.

The next moment.

He suddenly realized.

This woman is buying time!

"Courting death!"

His face turned ruthless, and without hesitation he swung his sleeve again.

Bang!!!

A domineering burst of magical power slammed heavily into Zhenzhu's body, blasting her straight away.

"Zhenzhu!"

Seeing her in that state, Ice Osmanthus Fairy and Dong Ning Xuan cried out in alarm, preparing to charge at Old Ancestor Ji Huan.

But hearing Old Ancestor Ji Huan coldly say: "Dragging out time? You don't know death! Even if your 'Running Old Devil' were to come, I, the Old Ancestor, would not—"

"How?"

Suddenly.

A familiar voice came.

This caused Ice Osmanthus Fairy and Dong Ning Xuan to show great joy, while Zhenzhu, who had been blasted away by Old Ancestor Ji Huan and spat blood, also showed a smile that was somewhat tragic yet exhilarating.

Whoosh——

A sharp, rending sound of tearing space suddenly arrived.

Accompanied by brilliant golden arc light, it tore open a rift in the rolling demonic qi that was like a heavenly canopy, and that demonic qi, under the rending of the golden lightning, swiftly dissipated at a visible speed.

And Old Ancestor Ji Huan's countenance changed drastically.

He waved his hand, sending forth a pair of blood-colored copper gongs, which he struck hard.

Clang!!

The gongs burst with resonant booms, forcibly repelling the incoming flying sword.

Yet Old Ancestor Ji Huan's expression did not improve; his pair of gloomy eyes fixed tightly on the swiftly approaching figure.

The comer was none other than Yunhe!

Yunhe's gaze swept over the nearly unconscious Zhenzhu and the woeful-looking Ice Osmanthus Fairy and Dong Ning Xuan; his face was as cold as frost, and with a fierce sweep of his robes, a burst of five-colored light erupted, rolling toward Ice Osmanthus Fairy and Dong Ning Xuan.

Seeing this, Old Ancestor Ji Huan snorted coldly, formed hand seals, and the surrounding rolling demonic qi instantly shifted into swirling clouds.

(End of chapter)