Chapter 526: Chapter 526

Zhouyang’s cultivation at the mere First-Layer Golden Core, was actually able to break his own imprisonment, something the Wood Demon hadn’t expected.

Similarly, Zhouyang surprisingly bore the rare "Qianyang Treasure Body," which greatly astonished it.

"Hehehe, I didn’t expect you to be such a genius with a Treasure Body!"

It cracked a sinister smile, but its eyes were filled with murderous intent.

It hated geniuses like Zhouyang, because it could never return to the Nascent Soul Stage, inspiring envy towards any cultivator with the chance to advance to the Nascent Soul Stage.

Zhouyang sensed the murderous intent in the Wood Demon’s eyes, but he didn’t have the time to deal with this psychotic old monster.

Because under the influence of Silver Poison, Jiang Fengxian had already begun to act indecently.

He shouted loudly, his eyes glaring, directly using the "Godslaying Needle" Secret Technique on Jiang Fengxian.

After reaching the Golden Core Stage, this secret technique had little effect, but after the attack, Jiang Fengxian’s head hurt, and her mind actually regained some clarity.

With some consciousness restored, Jiang Fengxian realized her own situation, and her eyes were instantly filled with shame and anger.

Then she bit her tongue resolutely and shouted to Zhouyang, "Go, Brother Zhou, quickly go, I’ll help you block this old monster!"

What would she use to block the Wood Demon?

Nothing but self-destructing her Golden Core!

So when Zhouyang heard her words, his expression changed immediately, instinctively wanting to persuade.

But as the words reached his mouth, considering their current circumstances, he couldn’t bring himself to say them.

Facing such an old monster as the Wood Demon, considering they both were poisoned by Silver Poison, even in their best state, utilizing all techniques, they stood no chance.

Logically, Jiang Fengxian’s decision was the most appropriate given the current circumstances.

The Silver Poison had deeply invaded her body, and her temporary restoration of clarity was already lucky. If she didn’t fight while clear-minded now, she wouldn’t have the ability to self-destruct her Golden Core when her mind was lost later.

"I’ve made up my mind, Brother Zhou, no need for further words, quickly go!"

While speaking, Jiang Fengxian suddenly expanded a pair of Seven-Colored Phoenix Wings, directly activating the transformation ability of the "Celestial Phoenix Race" bloodline.

After the transformation, her resistance against the Silver Poison in her body increased significantly.

With her wings spread, a burst of Seven-Colored Spiritual Light shot out, precisely hitting an incoming vine aiming at the pair.

"Go? None of you can go!"

Not far away, the Wood Demon sneered hideously, then opened its mouth and sprayed a Cyan Light which flew out, transforming into a Cyan Treasure Cauldron hovering in the air.

The Cyan Treasure Cauldron spun above, and a Cyan Spiritual Light swept towards Zhouyang and Jiang Fengxian.

Who knew what kind of divine technique that Cyan Spiritual Light was, but once it enveloped Zhouyang and Jiang Fengxian, their magical powers instantly vanished as they fell to the ground.

Before they could respond, vines had already bound them tightly together.

"Brother Zhou, sorry, if there is a next life, I will repay you!"

Just as Zhouyang was thinking about how to regain his magical power and break free from the vines binding him, Jiang Fengxian’s apologetic voice suddenly reached his ears.

Hearing this, he was first stunned, then seemed to understand something, his face alternated between pale and fretful, finally calming down.

"No need for repayment, since Fengxian, you’ve truly made up your mind. Why would Zhou be one to survive greedily?"

"With company on the road to the Yellow Springs, it’s not lonely!"

Saying this, Zhouyang prompted his consciousness to his Golden Core, actually preparing to self-destruct it.

Jiang Fengxian was not far from him, and had determined to self-destruct her Golden Core.

Whether he wanted to follow her or not in this self-destructive act, he was doomed.

In such a case, might as well take initiative; dying by his own hand would be better than dying by others’.

However, just as he prepared to channel the entire Golden Core’s power for self-detonation, his Divine Sense suddenly sensed two immensely powerful auras rapidly approaching.

Instantly, his expression changed.

"Wait! Fengxian, hold on, we still have a chance, someone is here to save us!"

He hastily stopped the act of self-destructing the Golden Core and shouted urgently to prevent Jiang Fengxian from doing so.

In fact, without his reminder, Jiang Fengxian also sensed the approach of those two powerful auras.

For the pair at this moment, any change was like a life-saving straw worth grasping desperately.

Therefore, while Zhouyang spoke, Jiang Fengxian also paused her act of self-destructing her Golden Core.

She just didn’t want to be humiliated by such a monster like the Wood Demon; she didn’t truly wish to die.

If given the chance, she would certainly strive for it.

Speaking of the Wood Demon, it was quicker than Zhouyang and his companion to notice the approach of those two auras.

Moreover, unlike Zhouyang and his companion, who were dumbfounded, the Wood Demon, once a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, had already turned pale from fright upon noticing the presence of those two auras.

"A Mid-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator, and at least a Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator, perhaps even a Half-Step True Immortal realm existence! Why would such powerful beings suddenly appear here?"

"Could it be that they came for these two youngsters?"

The Wood Demon, staring at Zhouyang and Jiang Fengxian whom it had captured, was filled with panic in its eyes.

Despite its brazen self-claims of being an "ancestor" in front of Zhouyang and his companion, its madness knew no bounds.

But only it knew, in comparison to a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, its power was still significantly lacking.

Of course, if the arrivals were merely Early-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators, or even Mid-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators, with its understanding of the "Celestial Rift Canyon" environment and the secret escape technique it had comprehended from its existence as a Wood Demon, it still had a good chance of eluding capture.

However, facing a Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator, even before possessing the Wood Demon, its Early-Stage Nascent Soul cultivation had slim chances of escaping such beings, not to mention now.

"Yes, these two youngsters; the only plan now is to use them as hostages to seek a way out!"

Thinking of this, the Wood Demon immediately cast a spell towards the cyan Treasure Cauldron floating in the air, which emitted another burst of cyan light at Zhouyang and his companion, sweeping them up into the cauldron.

Then, holding the Treasure Cauldron, its form swiftly transformed into a cyan shadow and fled towards a dangerous area deep within the "Celestial Rift Canyon."

Living in the Kunxu Realm for more than two millennia, its understanding of the place was unmatched, knowing exactly where to escape the pursuit of a Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

For example, its current destination was a perilous area riddled with spatial rifts, where a Late-Stage Nascent Soul cultivator would be forced to stop if unfamiliar with the travel paths.

The idea was good, but reality was harsh.

It had barely escaped a thousand miles when, on top of an originally empty stone pillar ahead, an image of a white-haired elder wearing a golden robe suddenly appeared.

At the moment it saw the image of the white-haired elder, the Wood Demon’s body instantly froze, its eyes filled with terror.

"Hmph, leading a good life but choosing to consort with demonic creatures is a disgrace to our kind!"

On the stone pillar, Elder Lu’s gaze swept over the Wood Demon, immediately discerning its origins, and then spoke with a face full of contempt.

Faced with Elder Lu’s reprimand, the eccentric and violent Wood Demon dared not argue, only standing there with an ugly expression, remaining silent.

Of course, it did not dare to retort against Elder Lu.

Facing the scolding of a Ninth-Layer Nascent Soul "Half-Step True Immortal," not just now, but even when it was a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator before, it could only endure.

In the cultivation realm, reaching the Nascent Soul Stage represents an entirely different concept compared to previous stages.

Though Nascent Soul cultivators boast lifespans of up to three thousand years, in reality, most Nascent Soul cultivators are stuck at the Early-Stage Nascent Soul until their lifespans are exhausted.

Among ten Nascent Soul cultivators, only about two to three can advance to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul before lifespan runs out, while fewer than one advances to Late-Stage Nascent Soul.

And a Ninth-Layer Nascent Soul cultivator, a "Half-Step True Immortal," appears among dozens of other Nascent Soul cultivators.

As a "Half-Step True Immortal," a Ninth-Layer Nascent Soul cultivator not only surpasses ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators in cultivation but is vastly more powerful.

With Elder Lu’s Ninth-Layer Nascent Soul cultivation, if he is willing to pay a certain price, Early-Stage Nascent Soul cultivators usually have no chance of survival in his hands.

Even for Nascent Soul cultivators let alone for the current Wood Demon.

Therefore, despite being scolded face-to-face by Elder Lu, the Wood Demon also dared not rebut.

It fixed its ghostly green eyes on Elder Lu, seemingly trying to discern his origins.

But due to being in the Kunxu Realm for more than two thousand years, most of the Nascent Soul cultivators it knew were no longer around. Even though it knew that a Ninth-Layer Nascent Soul cultivator must be a renowned master in the cultivation realm, it nevertheless could not recognize the person before it.

Not recognizing the opponent means it can’t rely on old ties to establish a connection.

"Senior, if it were not a forced action, how would I willingly abandon the path and consort with demonic beings?"

Its face briefly showed a sorrowful expression, appearing desperate, as it softly defended itself.

Then it cautiously looked at Elder Lu with a hint of anxiety and asked: "May I ask what instructions the senior has in intercepting my path?"

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Elder Lu looked at the Wood Demon with a half-smile, his words causing the Wood Demon’s expression to change dramatically.

It clenched its hand holding the cyan Treasure Cauldron, with an ugly expression, looking at Elder Lu and replied:

"Senior, if I knew earlier about the connection between those two youngsters and the likes of you, I surely wouldn’t have dared to lay a finger on them."

"But since the mistake is already made, I beg you to give me a chance for survival. As long as you spare me, those two will be returned to you safe and sound!"

Yet, it mistakenly took Elder Lu’s words to mean he wanted to claim Zhouyang and Jiang Fengxian.