"Big brother, be careful!"
Beside him, Zhiwei exclaimed, activating the Cyan Cold Mirror, striking at a black demon bird that was sneak attacking Lu Yuanshan from the left.
The black demon bird reacted quickly, dodging the Cyan Cold Divine Light in an instant.
As for Lu Yuanshan himself, he responded by channeling a Primordial Magnetic Divine Light, slaying the attacking demon bird and piercing its body.
After slaying a demon bird, he was preparing to activate the Primordial Magnetic Treasure Bottle to fend off the remaining demon beast attack, when he felt the flash of golden sword light beside him.
There was a soft sound.
A golden sharp sword appeared out of nowhere, agile and swift, cleaving the last demon bird in one stroke.
"Let me lend you a hand."
Lu Yuanshan was puzzled about who was helping him, when Lu Pingâs voice suddenly echoed in his mind.
Upon seeing three demon beasts launching a sneak attack at Lu Yuanshan, Lu Ping didnât idle. Immediately, he activated a Divine Sword Armor-Breaking Talisman, attacking one of the demon birds.
Though this Tier Three Talisman had some difficulty against Tier Three demon beasts, it was sufficient against Tier Two demon beasts.
Upon hearing Lu Pingâs communication, Lu Yuanshanâs expression shifted, but he didnât bother pondering why Lu Ping acted now.
Then Lu Pingâs voice transmitted again.
"Summon the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword."
"Alright."
Lu Yuanshan nodded heavily.
Though he wasnât sure what effect summoning his Lifebound Flying Sword would have at this moment, since his father advised it, he would comply, trusting it wouldnât harm him.
A blue treasure light burst forth from Lu Yuanshanâs brow, rapidly coalescing into a blue ancient sword floating in front of him.
As soon as he summoned the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword, the next scene took Lu Yuanshan by surprise.
A strange power suddenly emerged within him, gathering in his dantian, exuding a powerful aura that felt surreal.
"What is this...??"
Feeling this mysterious and powerful force arise, Lu Yuanshan was first stunned but quickly reacted, feeling incredulous.
"How did my cultivation suddenly advance to the Crystallization Stage?!"
His muttered astonishment, habitually voiced through communication, went unheard by the surrounding cultivators but was caught by Zhiwei, who was also in the communication channel.
She glanced at Lu Yuanshan upon hearing the muttering.
That glance revealed Lu Yuanshanâs aura was immensely powerful at that moment, seeming as though his strength had grown instantly, surpassing the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Father?
Zhiweiâs mind instantly conjured up Lu Pingâs name, guessing that her big brotherâs transformation was definitely connected to their father.
She had witnessed many of her fatherâs mysterious immortal techniques.
"Do not be surprised, I have temporarily boosted your cultivation to the Crystallization Stage."
"Take advantage of this opportunity and slay those two Tier Three demon birds."
Lu Ping advised.
Lu Yuanshanâs strength had surged from the eighth-layer Foundation Establishment Stage to the Crystallization Stage, clearly due to Lu Ping utilizing the [Three-star Crystal Power].
Although this required an exchange price of 1000 reputation points, the situation was urgent and demanded its use.
"Absolutely!"
Affirmed by Lu Ping, realizing his father was assisting him, Lu Yuanshan was instantly elated.
Lu Yuanshan hadnât known what experiencing the Crystallization Stage precisely felt like before. He likely couldnât have imagined it, only understanding upon painstakingly advancing to it himself.
But now, with such aid from his father, he was able to experience it prematurely.
At that moment, feeling the abundant magical power within him, Lu Yuanshan was extremely excited and couldnât help but release his aura.
Whoosh!
The Crystallization Stage aura spread out instantly like a tempest, engulfing the surroundings and impacting nearby cultivators, including Xuu Lingxing.
Suddenly, sensing the presence of Crystallization Stage aura aboard the flying ship, this unusual move immediately garnered everyoneâs attention, akin to a massive stone plummeting into a serene lake.
When observed closely, the aura was emanating from the Cyan Mountain Sectâs sect leader.
At this time, the Cyan Mountain Sectâs sect leader had a dazzling blue treasure light emitting in front of them, belonging to the luminous radiance of a blue flying sword.
"This is..."
Although the appearance of Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword wasnât exceedingly surprising to Xuu Lingxing, the powerful aura emitted by Lu Yuanshan astounded the Dubhe Institute cultivator, making him widen his eyes.
"Crystallization Stage Great Cultivator!"
Xuu Lingxing exclaimed incredulously.
Nearby stood the Cyan Mountain Sect sect leader, demonstrating some divine technique capable of manifesting Crystallization Stage power!
He didnât have time to ponder further.
The next moment, Lu Yuanshan made a move.
"Slash!"
He uttered a low roar.
The power from the crystal was perfectly suited to Lu Yuanshan, eliminating the need for adjustment, enabling him to wield it with ease.
Whoosh.
Using the Taihe Cave Heaven Heart Method, along with the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword Technique, Lu Yuanshan executed the Sword Technique Chasing Wind and Moon, slashing at the nearby black-striped carving.
The strength of this strike, under the drive of the Crystallization Stage power, was tenfold more potent than any of Lu Yuanshanâs previous attacks, unleashing Ancient Sword Qi that startled the surrounding cultivators.
Many eyes were riveted on the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword.
As the target of the attack, the carving laid eyes on the blue flying sword approaching rapidly, its powerful aura causing its pupils to contract, instinctively swinging a claw to counter the Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword.
Just as it had done with other cultivatorsâ magical artifacts before, it hoped to slap away Lu Yuanshanâs incoming flying sword, nullifying this attack from the Human Race Cultivator.
However, the next instant proved costly for it.
Clang!
The Taiyi Celestial Ruins Sword was formidable, its Sword Qi soaring to the sky, the blue light mesmerizingly brilliant, resembling a meteor from afar as it fiercely struck the carvingâs claw.
Without suspense, Lu Yuanshanâs strike severed the carvingâs claw, teaching it a harsh lesson against underestimating opponents.
With its claw severed, intense pain surged, prompting the carving to let out a painful shriek.