Chapter 52: Soul Searching the Youmo Sect Cultivators, War Between Two Sects

Of course, the reason these three Demonic Cultivators were so unscrupulous was because of their own strength.

Two were at Qi Refining Seventh Layer, and one was at Qi Refining Eighth Layer.

Yet Zhou Sui's strength was merely at Qi Refining Level 6.

Three against one, and with stronger cultivation bases to boot, they could not imagine any reason why they would lose.

"Enter Dream."

At this very instant, Zhou Sui did not hesitate and immediately utilized the power of the Dream Soul Gu.

Ever since he had advanced to Qi Refining Level 6, the power of the Dream Soul Gu had further improved, and the Entering Dream Power had become even more terrifying; even a Qi Refining Ninth Layer Cultivator could not resist it.

He had no interest in saying anything to these Demonic Cultivators.

The moment they met, he struck to kill.

After all, compared to these Demonic Cultivators, he did not have much combat experience; if they fought head-on, he would undoubtedly lose.

Only by launching a sneak attack could he defeat them.

Rumble—

In an instant, an invisible Soul ripple surged from Zhou Sui's body, enveloping these three Demonic Cultivators with lightning speed.

What?!

These three Demonic Cultivators were stunned at once; they had originally wanted to say something, or even toy with this elderly Cultivator.

But now, they felt their Souls being dragged into a dream world in an instant.

Their entire bodies stood blankly on the spot, their gazes dull, unable to move.

They were also unaware of what was happening in the outside world.

"Kill!"

Immediately, Zhou Sui took a First-grade Low-grade Flying Sword from his Storage Bag, circulated the True Essence within his body, and unleashed streaks of sharp, peerless sword Qi.

Although he had not practiced Sword Dao much, because he had engaged in Dual Cultivation with his Dao Companion Ji Bingyu, he had acquired a great deal of Sword Dao knowledge, even raising his Sword Dao to the First-tier High-grade realm.

Holding the Flying Sword, he seemed just like a Sword Cultivator who had practiced for decades—pure, extremely seasoned, and a dazzling light streaked across mid-air at an angle as unpredictable as an antelope hanging its horns.

At this moment, a Geng Metal Qi even emanated from the Gold-Eating Insect.

This aura also merged into the sword Qi, causing this streak of sword Qi to contain an indestructible might, possessing the ability to pierce armor; even defensive Dharma Artifacts could be easily broken.

Thud!

The next second, this streak of sword Qi instantly appeared upon these three Demonic Cultivators.

Clearly, these three Demonic Cultivators also possessed defensive Dharma Artifacts; facing a life-and-death crisis, a layer of transparent energy shield actually emerged, capable of resisting spell attacks.

But facing the terrifying sword Qi, it was still of no use.

With a crash, the energy shields on these three Demonic Cultivators were easily sliced through like tofu, and immediately after, their heads were sent flying, blood splattering everywhere.

Their eyes were wide open, their pupils revealing expressions of terror, shock, and disbelief.

It seemed they simply could not believe that, as dignified Demonic Cultivators and Qi Refining Late Stage Cultivators at that,

they were actually instantly killed by a mere elderly Loose Cultivator—did this even make sense?!

"Powerful, is this the might of a Sword Cultivator, and the power of the Gold-Eating Insect?"

A glimmer of light appeared in Zhou Sui's eyes, and he felt very excited.

Although he had long known that he possessed First-tier High-grade Sword Dao, he had not needed to fight much before, so naturally, he had not used any Sword Dao.

But now, facing these three Demonic Cultivators, he had used it to his heart's content.

Of course, that was not all.

The Gold-Eating Insect also brought him a huge surprise.

It was not only capable of being a primary means of attack, but it could also provide auxiliary abilities to the Host, capable of enhancing the Geng Metal Power on the Host.

When he unleashed sword Qi, the added Geng Metal Power could increase his attack power by at least double.

Such energy even possessed the characteristic of piercing armor.

Even Cultivators wearing defensive Dharma Artifacts could not withstand this sword and would be instantly pierced through.

It could be said that this was simply the nemesis of those Cultivators with high defense.

"As expected, one must still launch sneak attacks; head-on combat and the like is simply too stupid. If you can sneak attack, then sneak attack; if you can plot against them, then plot against them. When competing with these Demonic Cultivators, there is simply no need for anything upright or honorable."

Zhou Sui was very satisfied with the results of this battle.

If he had really let these three Demonic Cultivators make a move, no one would know what other means they had up their sleeves.

If he were even slightly careless, he might have capsized in the gutter.

But now, he had struck instantly and killed the opponents in seconds.

He had let these three Demonic Cultivators vanish into smoke and dust before they could even use their own means.

Often, the battles of Cultivators were just like this, with the outcome decided in an instant.

Where would there be any need to fight for three hundred rounds?

"To have Demonic Cultivators appear in a place so close to Miyun City, could it be that the Demon Sect really intends to attack the Xianxia Sect? No, I must look at the memories of these Demonic Cultivators."

"Soul Search!"

Thinking of this, Zhou Sui did not hesitate and immediately utilized the second ability of the Dream Soul Gu: Soul Search. Such Soul Searching power was even more formidable than the Soul Searching techniques of Demonic Cultivators.

Whoosh—

Immediately, the Soul memories of these three Cultivators surged into the Dream Soul Gu like a tide.

These memories were like movie scenes, completely presented before him.

"So that's how it is; they are all Cultivators of the Youmo Sect."

Zhou Sui took a deep breath.

He had instantly obtained enough intelligence from these three Demonic Cultivators.

It was indeed as previously expected; the Youmo Sect truly intended to attack the Xianxia Sect and destroy the Red Gold Mine, as they did not wish for the strength of the Xianxia Sect to continue growing.

These demonic cultivators appearing near Miyun City were essentially the vanguard of the Youmo Sect.

Their appearance here was for the purpose of scouting intelligence on the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.

Some demonic cultivators had even already entered Miyun City.

Once the Youmo Sect launched their attack, both sides could coordinate from within and without to completely break Miyun City.

Thereby inflicting severe losses upon the Xianxia Sect.

"No, it is not as simple as them just wanting to attack Miyun City; they also intend to attack the Xianxia Sect."

"The Youmo Sect wants to initiate a great war between the two sects to thoroughly cripple the Xianxia Sect."

Thinking of this, Zhou Sui immediately gasped in cold air.

Although he knew this matter was serious, he had not expected it to be serious to this extent; he would actually experience a war between two Golden Core sects, which was a truly extraordinary affair.

Once the great war broke out, there would be no safe place anywhere.

Fortunately, he had not foolishly left Miyun City.

Because all around the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, many Youmo Sect cultivators had long been lying in ambush, with even Foundation Establishment Cultivators among them.

If he had rashly left, he might have been intercepted and killed by these demonic cultivators.

The three demonic cultivators he had just encountered were merely a small part of the great army.

In other words, going anywhere was dangerous; only by staying in Miyun City could one be considered slightly safer.

By relying on the Second-Tier Array of Miyun City and the help of numerous Cultivators, there was hope of resisting the attack of these demonic cultivators.

(End of this chapter)