The Jin Country cultivators in the city had not yet approached the City Lordâs Mansion,
when they felt a spiritual pressure that made their hearts tremble, bearing down on them, causing some with lower cultivation to helplessly fall to the ground.
The cultivators were utterly shocked, and when they saw what was happening above, they couldnât help but show a look of terror.
"Itâs the Golden Core Ancestor!"
For these small fry, being caught in such a level of battle, the aftermath could kill them several times over.
"Hmph! So itâs you! You dare to come here alone, let me see what you are capable of with such arrogance!"
Duanmu Saint raised a crimson long blade, slashing it decisively towards Qin Ming!
In an instant.
The sky was filled with blade light, transforming into a sea of fire, engulfing Qin Ming entirely.
Old Ghost Yuu, watching from the side, was also taken aback. He never expected Duanmu Saint to have refined this Tier Three Middle-Grade artifact, the Fiery Sun Blade, in such a short time.
However, he wasnât careless because of this, as he extended a hand, an crimson spirit ring artifact appeared in his grasp, ready to attack in unison.
Just as they were observing the situation inside the sea of fire,
boom!
The blade light and sea of fire were obstructed by a cyan wooden wall and retreated towards Duanmu Saint with terrifying momentum.
Seeing this, Old Ghost Yuu hesitated no longer, immediately activating the âSouthern Netherworld Fire Ringâ artifact in his hand.
This Southern Netherworld Fire Ring, although only Tier Three Low-Grade, had been nurtured with Pill Fire for over two hundred years, boasting significant power.
Back then, even Wei Wuya almost suffered from its effects.
Boom!
Two fire dragons exuding terrifying auras, stretching for dozens of feet, crossed the sky, besieging Qin Ming.
At the same time, a sinister flash appeared in Duanmu Saintâs eyes, as he retracted the long blade artifact, his figure blurring and disappearing on the spot.
Circumventing to Qin Mingâs back, a purple talisman appeared in his hands.
"I donât believe you can withstand this Tier Three Middle-Grade Golden Palace Talisman!"
"I spent a great price, meticulously preparing this just for you!"
Duanmu Saint sneered, lightly tapping the talisman, as most of his Golden Core Dharma Power was swiftly drained.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
The Golden Palace Talisman transformed in the air into thousands of golden needle rains, sweeping towards Qin Ming like a tsunami.
"Tier Three Middle-Grade Talisman?"
Qin Ming was briefly surprised, not reacting much.
Without expression, he waved casually, countless blood-colored Gang Qi transforming into flying feathers, meeting the golden rain.
Rumble!
Under the violent spell impact, the entire Immortal City was shrouded by a blinding light mass.
Numerous Low-Tier Cultivators, under the shockwave, didnât even have time to scream before being vaporized instantly.
Duanmu Saint seized the moment to raise his Lifebound Artifact, slashing once more towards Qin Mingâs direction.
Clang!
"Hit!"
But the next moment, Duanmu Saintâs expression suddenly changed.
He surprisingly found that his Lifebound Artifact, regardless of how he commanded it, couldnât be retrieved!
As the dust settled, Qin Ming opposite him was seen gripping firmly onto his Lifebound Artifact with his right hand.
Yet, Qin Ming remained unharmed!
"Body Cultivator!"
At this point, both Lingyun Sect members were also shocked. They had never heard of a cultivator capable of enduring an artifact head-on.
That was simply unreasonable!
"Looks like this is all you got."
Qin Ming expressionlessly put away the crimson long blade.
Facing him, Duanmu Saint watched helplessly as his painstakingly refined Lifebound Artifact was taken away, severing the connection with his Heart Spirit.
Blood welled up in his throat, spurting out a mouthful of fresh blood.
At this moment, both Old Ghost Yuu and Duanmu Saint keenly realized that even together, they were certainly no match for Qin Ming.
Just within a few breaths of brief engagement.
Old Ghost Yuu could faintly sense that Qin Mingâs Golden Core Dharma Power far surpassed the two of them.
Qin Ming wasnât inclined to play further with them.
He exhaled, the Spirit-Devouring Poison Flame transformed into a Cyan Simurgh, spanning over ten lengths, soaring with wings, as it charged towards the two with the force of a wildfire.
The scorching temperature painted half the city in cyan.
"Tier Three High-Grade Heaven and Earth Spirit Fire!!"
Facing such terrifying flames, even Old Ghost Yuu couldnât hold it in, completely unable to fight back.
He couldnât even bother with Duanmu Saint, and was about to flee alone.
But the next moment.
The Cyan Simurgh firebird suddenly split into two, continuing to sweep towards Old Ghost Yuu.
The Cyan Simurgh firebird speedily reached instantly.
Old Ghost Yuu, showing horror, immediately took out a Water-Controlling Spirit Pearl to defend himself, shouting in despair:
"Fellow Daoist Qin, we were wrong."
"Please take back the spiritual fire, we will immediately withdraw from Wei Country."
"Offering all treasures from Lingyun Sect."
"And swear by Dao Heart, I will never step into Wei Country again, please show mercy!"
Qin Ming sneered, altering the spell in his hand.
The Cyan Simurgh grew in size, crying out, fire feathers flying out, enveloping Old Ghost Yuu.
Regret filled Old Ghost Yuuâs heart, realizing he shouldnât have listened to Duanmu Saintâs bad ideas, invading Wei Country.
And provoking Qin Ming, the newly advanced Golden Core.
He never expected, Qin Ming, who had broken through to the Golden Core Stage only less than a year, to possess such ridiculously strong cultivation power!
Employing countless techniques, he even commanded a terrifying Tier Three High-Grade Heaven and Earth Spirit Flame.
"Ah!!"
In the presence of the Heaven-Devouring Poison Flame, Old Ghost Yuuâs Defensive Artifact was as good as non-existent.
Instantly tainted by Poison Flame, losing its spiritual mechanism and falling to the ground.
The next moment, Old Ghost Yuu was entirely engulfed by the Cyan Simurgh firebird formed by the Spirit-Devouring Poison Flame.
On contact with Poison Flame, Old Ghost Yuu felt his mana ignite like hot oil, burning within him instantly, impossible to stop.
Qin Ming narrowed his eyes, and immediately launched a Thorn Technique, countless black vines suddenly appearing under Old Ghost Yuu, sucking him dry.
Not far away, Duanmu Saint, desperately avoiding the Cyan Simurgh firebird, was both shocked and furious, frustrated to the point of vomiting blood.
He never imagined, Qin Mingâs power would far exceed his understanding.
Moreover, possessing such terrifying Divine Techniques as Tier Three High-Grade Spirit Flame.
Is this what the newly advanced independent cultivator Golden Core should have?
Duanmu Saint saw Old Ghost Yuu dying in an instant under this bizarre Poison Flame.
He immediately took out an ancient earthen yellow talisman treasure, about to use it.
"Another trick?"
A teasing voice sounded in his ear.
Then he felt a terrifying force coming, Duanmu Saint quickly withdrew, taking out a Blue Shield Treasure to defend.
Bam!
With Qin Mingâs random punch, a blood mist surged from Duanmu Saintâs left side.
Then he, like a cannonball, blasted into the buildings below.
The enormous City Lordâs Mansion, under the impact of great force, shattered into countless fragments, crumbling down.
Qin Mingâs figure vanished from the air.
Duanmu Saint spurted blood, his vision blurred, just as he struggled to rise from the ruins.
A black silhouette appeared.
"Duanmu Saint, was there really a need for all this?"
"I secluded myself on Spirit Island away from the world, yet you came looking for trouble with me."
"Wasnât Yanf the Demon instigated by you?"
"In that case, let me see why you are intertwined with demonic cultivators."
Qin Ming said softly, then his five fingers spread wide, reaching towards Duanmu Saintâs head.
"Fellow Daoist Qin, it was my mistake!"
"Wait, stop!"
"Aahhh!"
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