Chapter 463

The newcomer was the great elder of the Qi Zhou clan among the Sea Clan, Qi Zhou Tianxuan!

According to the Sea Clan's deployment, the Qi Lin clan mainly takes charge of the Martial State, overseen by the Qi Lin clan's great elder Qi Lin Changlan, while the Qi Zhou clan mainly takes charge of the Salty State, overseen by the Qi Zhou clan's great elder Qi Zhou Tianxuan.

It is precisely because of the Sea Clan's deployment that the human cultivator alliance on the defensive side arranged for Yunhe and the Yellow Spring Old Monster to be stationed in the Martial State and the Salty State respectively.

The Sea Clan's counterattack was within Yunhe and company's expectations.

Therefore, when facing the many elders of the Qi Lin clan and Qi Lin Changlan, they had made preparations.

The only thing requiring special attention is the Sea Clan's "Dragon Fish Vast Sea Grand Formation".

Outside the battlefield of the Yuan State and Martial State, the heart of the Qi Zhou clan's great elder Qi Zhou Tianxuan suddenly jolted.

His divine sense went madly rushing toward Qi Lin Changlan's sea of consciousness.

Only seeing Qi Lin Changlan spread his arms, the spiritual power like mountain cries and ocean roars transformed into spears filling the sky, while a stream of water that looked quite special swiftly flowed out from his waist.

Furthermore, he had long known that Yunhe possessed the Demon-Holding Armor, and had made preparations to deal with it.

"Is this the trump card of a Fourth Level late-stage cultivator?"

"Old Devil Yun!"

Upon sensing that Qi Lin Changlan had unleashed a divine technique, Qi Zhou Tianxuan felt no joy at all; instead, his expression grew even graver.

The seven-colored splendid light that had originally enveloped his sea of consciousness shattered like a mirror, as a powerful divine sense violently poured in!

However.

And Yunhe's divine sense had already taken hold around his person.

Cry!!

A single Fourth Level medium-grade talisman, Qi Lin Changlan could naturally ignore, but dozens of them

Then he saw Yunhe's other hand flip over, and dozens of talismans appeared.

Murderous intent surged wildly without reservation.

Bang!!

At this moment.

He actually turned this duel into a situation where it was a question of whether Yunhe's divine sense would fail first or his body would fail first.

Extremely, dangerous!

Therefore, Yunhe had no time to ponder what secret technique Qi Lin Changlan had used; he immediately slapped his dantian and summoned the Demon-Holding Armor.

At the same time.

Boom!!

Yunhe's single-hand seal changed rapidly.

This is also the reason why Qi Lin Changlan did not unleash this divine technique in his previous clash with Yunhe, and it is also why, even when teasing and joking with Qi Zhou Tianxuan, he still retained a certain composure.

One thought forms the formation, one thought transforms into the sword!

Hum.

A dull sound rang out as Qi Lin Changlan's body was slammed straight onto the ground.

It seemed to sense the commotion here; within Yunhe's divine sense, the speed at which Qi Zhou Tianxuan rushed over increased somewhat.

This is the "advantage" brought by the information.

"Hmph." Qi Lin Changlan let out a cold snort; his stature not only did not diminish but actually surged again, approaching Yunhe at extreme speed.

Moreover, Yunhe's foundation in the Ice Immortal Pavilion of the Martial State will also be completely lost.

Qi Lin Changlan obviously also noticed.

Because far off on the horizon, a tiny point could faintly be seen.

Cry!!

Such a reaction of his spiritual perception rarely occurs for him; the last time was when he was only at Core Formation cultivation base facing a Yuan Ying cultivator, indicating that the opponent now poses extreme danger to him.

Yunhe's expression suddenly turned solemn; his previous carefree demeanor vanished completely, and a tremendously surging spiritual power burst forth from his body.

Yet the enhancement brought by this divine technique is also tremendous.

"Sword Formation."

Time simply would not allow them to drag it out until then.

And upon noticing Yunhe's movement, Qi Lin Changlan felt the panicked aura carried by the phoenix bird; his expression also became extremely grave, and spiritual power surged from his entire body without reservation.

He had no choice but to immediately distance himself from it.

Fourth Level medium-grade talismans might possibly exert some power when dueling with a Fourth Level mid-stage existence, but with his current physique, would he still fear Fourth Level medium-grade talismans?

In his view, Yunhe had already been driven to the point of exhausting his tricks.

At the cost of paying a price, his speed increased once more as he rushed toward the center of the battlefield.

Seeking Immortality, Heaven's Gift!

"Hmph!"

Yunhe's gaze turned lethal; his powerful divine sense fully retracted.

He felt as if his entire body had been struck by a vehicle and was about to fall apart.

Furthermore, there was no need to continue sensing and searching for traces of the "Dragon Fish Vast Sea Grand Formation"; the time of Qi Zhou Tianxuan's arrival had already been reckoned in his mind.

Yunhe drew a deep breath and exhaled, feeling quite helpless inside.

Yunhe almost immediately sensed that something was amiss; his inner spiritual perception jumped like a drumbeat without cease.

A biting wind swept across, and frost descended.

"Mmm!"

The fifth purple-clad beauty's eyes flickered.

More importantly

Yunhe's peripheral glance swept toward the Qinyao Armor.

The mighty momentum even caused the bodies of cultivators with low cultivation base to go limp.

By paying the price of their home base being sneak-attacked, the sea race exchanged it for the land of the four countries; it truly is not without the possibility of stabilizing the situation, even if the cost is enormous.

Because he sensed Qizhou Tianxuan's approach, Yunhe was about to go all-out.

He swung his palm fiercely, the strong wind stirred, and wind rose and clouds surged.

This is a Fourth Level upper-grade magic treasure!

"How?"

No matter how great the cost, facing such a situation, there was no extra choice left for Yunhe.

"He's gone mad."

Yunhe's divine sense swept out.

Performing this technique incurs an enormous cost; exactly what it is, even Qizhou Tianxuan does not fully know, only that it seems related to lifespan.

The sky-filling sword energy rose aloft; the terrifying sword energy even forcibly tore a huge gap in the low, dark clouds, and the falling sunset glow was like a brush dipped in gold ink on black paper.

"Seek Immortality, Heaven's Gift!"

Boom!!

At the same time.

Old Devil Yun actually forced Qilin Changlan to unleash the "Black Soul Divine Technique," showing how strong his power is.

With limited time, if one wants to defeat Qilin Changlan, at least wound him, divine sense secret techniques and divine sense attacks are necessary.

Their divine sense had not yet detected Qizhou Tianxuan's approach.

Although he actually doesn't need to report to anyone, he at least has to "struggle" a bit.

"Huh? Old Monster Lan's Black Soul Divine Technique?"

Sensing Yunhe's will, the five five-element thunder swords flew out together, instantly manifesting into a five-colored phoenix, bathed in lightning, spreading its wings and flying forth.

This, then, is the duel between late Nascent Soul cultivators?

"Daoist Yun, have you started going all-out?"

The following spear and water surge were equally mighty, their oppressive aura filling the hearts of all human cultivators present with a shadow.

Qilin Changlan: "."

With such momentum, even early Nascent Soul cultivators only feel trembling fear; only mid Nascent Soul cultivators and mid Fourth Level sea race beings can face it directly, yet the pressure in their hearts is actually greater.

However.

But precisely because of this, his heart could not help but rise with resentment.

The Fourth Level upper-grade magic treasure Qinyao Armor actually got damaged?!

Although this damage is still far from harming the Qinyao Armor's essence, it is also the first time Yunhe has seen this magic treasure, refined from a third-level treasure to now, suffer damage.

"Knowing your divine sense secret technique is extraordinary, would I not make preparations?"

No wonder, regarding that previous defeat, Qilin Changlan would feel such resentment.

Moreover, there is another point that is very important.

Because on the originally smooth surface of the armor, several black cracks like spiderwebs have actually been left!

The fluctuations of divine sense surfaced.

Such a cost is enormous.

We haven't even fought to the end yet; how can we say we've lost?

The phoenix manifested with wings spread in the high sky, its body's sword energy faintly condensing into the image of five-element spirit beasts, soaring and spiraling downward.

Seizing the moment it fell into chaos, Yunhe did not retreat as before; instead, his body shuddered and he exhaled a blast of extreme cold.

As for defense?

He simply chose to ignore it.

Having regained clarity, Qilin Changlan immediately locked onto Yunhe's position, letting out a long howl: "Your divine sense indeed far surpasses late Nascent Soul cultivators, but you will ultimately be unable to defeat me! Let's see how many times you can unleash your divine sense secret technique!"

Qizhou Tianxuan murmured low in his heart, forming hand seals.

Even before the Qinyao Armor was fully formed, that extremely fast spear slammed into the heavy shield.

If one could seriously injure or even defeat Qizhou Tianxuan before he arrives, the situation would then return to its previous balance.

Before he could finish his sentence, his entire expression suddenly stiffened.

Whoosh—

Watching Qilin Changlan's spear sweep away the incoming sword-energy feathers, it had already closed in on Yunhe, the spear tip now less than ten zhang from him.

Boom!!

Cry!!

Crack!!

However.

Yunhe covered his chest, wiping away the blood at the corner of his mouth.

Yunhe gave a cold snort.

"Whoosh—"

More importantly, late Fourth Level and mid Fourth Level are entirely different concepts; otherwise, in the vast Eastern Border cultivation world, over thousands of years there could not possibly be only a few late Nascent Soul cultivators.

Qilin Changlan's body was instantly covered in frost.

At such a distance, for a late Fourth Level sea race being, it's not even an instant; even if Yunhe wanted to flee, it would be too late.

Zhang Dingtian's gaze condensed and became solemn.

Yunhe couldn't help but curse angrily.

The wind howled; endless sword qi surged forth in the surrounding air, arranging itself along some mysterious trajectory, each strand trembling in resonance.

Sure enough, it was Qilin Changlan, his body covered in coral-like black patterns, drenched in blood and looking disheveled.

At this moment, his whole body exuded an aura as chilling as an abyss, so cold that Yunhe's frost need not freeze him—his very aura was icy enough.

Boom!!

To flee is inevitable.

Do you really look down on him that much?

"Arrogant!"

This is hardly a single talisman; it's clearly a stack of dozens of Fourth Level medium-grade talismans!

If he were to retreat now, not only would these cultivators suffer heavy losses from the Sea Clan's frenzied assault, but Wu and Yue would be utterly overrun, leaving Xian and Qi no escape either.

Yunhe must face two Fourth Level late-stage Sea Clan cultivators at once!

This is completely different from facing two Fourth Level mid-stage demon beasts at the same time.

His mouth twitched slightly.

Yunhe sought to seize the time before Qilin Tianxuan's arrival to inflict maximal damage or even defeat him, while the latter could likewise exploit Yunhe's urgency, find his opening, and crush him to avenge past shame.

A single collision erupted with a roar like heaven and earth collapsing.

"I already said it's divine sense."

The five-colored phoenix, bearing heavenly circuit sword qi feathers, spiraled down and struck straight at Qilin Changlan's back.

Yunhe pinched the talisman between his fingers, and it unfolded like a peacock's wings.

Granting him little time to breathe, Qilin Changlan shrouded himself in black qi, like a demonic mansion crawling out of the Nine Abysses; he brandished his spear, flickered, and charged straight at Yunhe.

He gripped the black spear with one hand, shot forward, and rushed straight at Yunhe.

A terrifying air wave swept outward.

Though these wounds looked fearsome, none were fatal.

Qilin Changlan gave a contemptuous smile.

That would inevitably break the original balance.

If one were to ask who in the Eastern Border cultivation world understands Qilin Changlan best, it would undoubtedly be him.

It seemed he had thought of a countermeasure; though his consciousness was muddled, his body continued to rush toward Yunhe by inertia.

He is, after all, a late-stage Fourth Level Sea Clan grand elder—could he really become a breakthrough point in such a short time?

But.

A black arc shot up into the sky!

Such beings.

But now events have unfolded completely beyond expectation.

There is still a little time before Qilin Tianxuan reaches the front battlefield.

Boom—

Gazing at Qilin Changlan, whose body exuded black chill, his heart trembled.

In the high skies.

The Heavenly Circuit Five Elements Sword Formation!

Thus.

But now, the grand elder of the Qilin clan, Qilin Tianxuan, is actually rushing toward this battlefield.

His words were squeezed out from between his teeth.

Hum—

It could make Qilin Changlan's physique far surpass late-stage Yuan Ying, and even his bodily defense alone could rival a Fourth Level medium-grade defensive treasure.

Not to mention Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators—there are dozens of Yuan Ying cultivators.

One can imagine how powerful Qilin Changlan's previous strike was.

And Qilin Changlan's final trump card is this "Dark Soul Divine Technique".

Moreover, each use plunges Qilin Changlan into a prolonged weakness period for seclusion; otherwise his cultivation base could plummet greatly.

"Old Devil Yun!"

Feeling the power on the Yao-subduing Armor, Yunhe's face changed drastically and he let out a muffled groan.

Despite Yunhe's sword formation continually slicing his body, it left numerous fine wounds.

The stronger one's cultivation base, the more keenly one senses the gap with the two above.

His very form was blasted backward by a powerful force.

When facing two Fourth Level mid-stage demon beasts before, Yunhe had no worries, but now the battlefield is crowded with human cultivators.

It is Qilin Tianxuan!

Yunhe retreated while sweeping his storage bag, and a Fourth Level medium-grade Five Elements technique talisman appeared in his hand.

Bang!

The sword formation that had been encircling him was easily swept aside by his spear, its momentum undiminished.

This time, even if he cannot slay Yunhe, he must destroy his fleshly body!

But.

Although Yunhe was only early-stage Yuan Ying back then, when facing the Blazing Flame Red Jackal and the Wind-Devouring Beast, he had already prepared for possibly confronting multiple Fourth Level mid-stage demon beasts, making all necessary arrangements.

Even if he employed the "Dark Soul Divine Technique", making his physique immensely strong, his divine sense remained his weakness.

Although divine sense defensive treasures are rare, a vast Sea Clan can still find them, let alone Qilin Changlan's status within the Sea Clan.

In Qilin Changlan's sea of consciousness, it was as if struck by a bolt of lightning.

Otherwise, if he simultaneously faced two Fourth Level Late Stage Sea Clan Great Elders, he would truly be in mortal danger.

Huh?

Feeling the surging divine sense, Qilin Changlan let out a contemptuous laugh.

"Divine sense defensive treasure?"

At the same time.

"Go!"

"If it truly causes him to break through to late Nascent Soul and even further, I fear my Sea Clan is truly in peril!"

Hum

The divine sense surged forth again with great force.

He understood.

The five-colored phoenix's five-colored feathers fluttered down and scattered, transforming into sharp streaks of five-element sword qi.

This sword formation is currently Yunhe's strongest killing method.

Qilin Changlan grunted, his body suddenly becoming stiff and sluggish.

Using the same method, he was prepared the second time.

"Ha, talismans? Ridiculous."

The Five Elements Thunder Sword had only just been upgraded, yet Yunhe once again felt his killing power lacking.

But if he simply leaves like this, afterward the Human Cultivator Alliance will have no way to explain.

The sheer magnitude of this moment's aura caused all cultivators present to involuntarily hold their breath and instinctively glance sideways.

Before the Sea Clan attacked humanity, the Sea Clan's internal relations were indeed not harmonious; he and Qilin Changlan had fought each other the most, so he also had some understanding of Qilin Changlan's final trump card.

In a brief instant, a large number of illusory feathers swirled around the phoenix, as if the Zhou Tian stars encircled the central body.

Hum——

Qilin Changlan's eyes widened.

But before Yunhe's divine sense could condense, a seven-colored radiance sprang up on Qilin Changlan's body.

Yunhe endured the pain and swung both hands together.

Immediately afterward he formed hand seals.

Five Elements Spirit Talisman Array!

(End of chapter)