Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

The Earth Qilin controlled the floating golden flowers in the void, which seemed delicate but were actually very heavy with the power of the Earth Element.

There was the firmness of Wu Earth and the softness of Ji Earth, perfectly combining hardness and softness.

The Bone Blade was obstructed by the influx of golden flowers, its speed slightly delayed.

Passing through the inner circle of flying yellow sand, the speed of the Bone Blade was significantly reduced.

The Bone Blade lacked a Five Elements attack method, but it was sharp and solid, relying on power and speed as its unbeatable approach.

When strength and swiftness were perfectly combined, killing enemies was like cutting through vegetables, which was the pursuit of sword cultivators who often had profound understanding of the Metal Element.

Ji An understood that the enemy’s Bone Blade had additional attack attributes, appearing to extract the blood and flesh power of the target, as evidenced by the rapid drying of the flesh of those it killed.

He calmly activated the Profound Yellow Tower Talisman Treasure, surrounding his body with yellow treasure light produced by his Tier Three Middle Grade Lifebound Magical Treasure.

He had pondered whether he could resist the enemy’s attack without releasing the Solid Gold Technique, considering the enemy’s Bone Blade as a Tier Three Top Grade Magical Treasure while his Wu Ji Apricot Yellow Flag was only a Tier Three Middle Grade Magical Treasure, revealing a considerable gap.

The Mixed Gold Profound Armor Spell was a Defense Magic of Chao Origin Stage, reaching Great Perfection level, combined with the magical power of a Third-Layer Golden Core, and the support of a top-grade Dao Seed, possibly achieving the protective effect of a Tier Three Lower Grade defensive treasure, perhaps reaching Tier Three Middle Grade level.

The Pan Mountain Technique was merely a Foundation Establishment level defense method, barely achieving the effect of a Tier Three Lower Grade defensive treasure after various enhancements.

Additionally, the Identity Jade Token acquired from his sect could passively activate a shield defending against Golden Core level attacks.

Finally, the Acala Bodhisattva Skill had refined a body comparable to a Tier Three Lower Grade defensive treasure, providing solid defense with six layers.

Yet, to be cautious, Ji An changed his Dharma Seal and released the Golden Light Technique.

The Golden Light Technique could both attack and defend, generating a crescent-shaped Spirit Blade when attacking and an ellipse-shaped shield engraved with countless talisman characters when defending.

Simultaneously, he slightly shifted his body to avoid vital points.

The Bone Blade pierced through the second layer of defense formed by the Wu Ji Apricot Yellow Flag, penetrated the protective treasure light of the Profound Yellow Tower, pierced the light shield of the Golden Light Technique, and shattered the Light of Wu Earth from the Wu Ji Apricot Yellow Flag.

However, it was now at its breaking point, barely able to disrupt the brilliance of the Pan Mountain Technique.

“Ding…”

The sound of metal clashing rang out as the Bone Blade struck Ji An’s shoulder, blocked by the brilliance of the Mixed Gold Profound Armor Spell.

At this moment, he still had three layers of defense intact.

Meanwhile, the True Demon controlled a black cloud, swooping down as cyan brilliance flickered in its path.

This time, it had learned to avoid the central area of the Yi Wood God Thunder.

When the cyan light dissipated, it felt a considerable reduction in its abundant Qi and blood power, while the armor formed by demonic Qi did not provide any defensive effect.

The Yi Wood God Thunder was a Yin Attribute Thunder Skill, designed to drain the enemy’s lifespan, and since its Qi and blood power were abundant, only its Qi and blood could be weakened first.

Fortunately, it was a True Demon at the late Golden Core Level, while Ji An was merely a Third-Layer Golden Core cultivator. If their cultivation levels were equal, this attack could have drained five to six tenths of the True Demon’s Qi and blood.

In confronting the Yin Attribute Thunder Skill, a comprehensive defense system without dead ends must be established, otherwise, it will inevitably be affected by the attack.

Successfully defending boosted Ji An’s confidence greatly, believing the enemy’s attack was executed with nine-tenths of its power, even if not at its full strength.

This situation proved he could defend against any late Golden Core Level enemy for a period, although consuming talisman treasures excessively; he needed to practice some Golden Core level Defense Magic.

The True Demon’s attack was about to reach; Ji An once again activated the Wu Ji Apricot Yellow Flag to establish a defense system while simultaneously activating talisman treasures and escaping on clouds.

The enemy’s attack was still too strong; his last combination attack might not be effective.

Moreover, even if it could damage the enemy, everything would be in vain if it could not be killed.

What he needed now was to stall for time, waiting for reinforcements.

The True Demon did not continue approaching, maintaining a distance of fifty yards, haunted by the harm caused by the target’s Spirit Soul Attack.

It manipulated Demon Soldiers to attack once again, preferring to directly engage in combat with a demon soldier in hand, reveling in the sensation of blood and flesh flying at the swing of the blade.

…

Yun Yan Daoist Master activated the Chain Treasure, stirring up massive flames, sweeping away the demon fog within hundreds of yards with scorching white light, incinerating a large number of unprepared Low-Tier demons into ashes.

Unfortunately, the Yin Beads dropped by the demons also ignited in the fire, spewing rolling black smoke, crumbling into powder.

The temperature soared rapidly, like a volcano brewing underground ready to erupt.

She approached Moyun Daoist Master, transmitting a message:

“The target has appeared, Xuanqing Daoist Master is in danger, can you temporarily defend against the demon lord’s attacks?”

She was anxious at this moment; the fishing plan clearly succeeded with the enemy’s reappearance.

But the enemy was not foolish, refusing to fully follow the written script.

The enemy had set a trap, and now Xuanqing Daoist Master faced tremendous pressure; if a quick resolution wasn’t reached, the fishing plan would result in a loss of their own forces instead.

In that case, it would be a huge embarrassment for her, losing face before Zhenyue Daoist Master.

Now that they’ve already killed plenty of demon lords, the danger level has significantly decreased, and she needs to rush to the rear for support.

Moyun Daoist Master’s cultivation is much lower than the steward’s, dealing with the demon lord alone would be extremely strenuous. However, he knows the situation is critical and grits his teeth:

“No problem, but if the demon lord bypasses me to attack the disciples, I won’t be able to do anything.”

“Just do your best,” Yunyan Daoist Master’s voice gradually fades into the distance.

…

Ji An narrowly escaped an attack, with only the final layer of his defense remaining.

When the bone blade cut into his skin, he could feel the abnormal fluctuation of his Qi and blood, unconsciously drawn to the spot where the demon soldier had cut.

Fortunately, he practiced body refining and was equally adept at controlling Qi and blood, or else this disturbance alone would affect his combat state.

The True Demon’s face was vicious; through the demon soldier, it had sensed the state within the opponent’s body. With just a bit more effort, he could cut the enemy down.

At this moment, Yunyan Daoist Master flew in, with the Mountain Bead emitting light, its treasure light cascading over Ji An.

She also wielded the chain treasure to launch an attack, flames soaring into the sky.

The True Demon roared with anger, having spent considerable effort gathering demon lords, only to kill a few low-tier cultivators, leaving it very unsatisfied.

It hadn’t expected a low-tier cultivator to withstand seven or eight full-force assaults.

The enemy has already regrouped, making it hard to complete its plan unless it burns Qi and blood to kill enemies, which would leave it weakened for a long time.

It hesitated whether to leave so disgracefully, when suddenly an anomaly erupted in the sky behind.

In Ji An’s eyes, in the sky appeared a Great Seal, with intense Earth Element Spirit Light exploding outward, enveloping the True Demon; Zhenyue Daoist Master has arrived.

The Great Seal swiftly expanded, like a small mountain crashing down from the sky, with two ancient characters on it clearly spelling “Heaven-Overturning.”

The True Demon realized it was fixed by formidable power, as if a mountain were pressing on its body, causing its movements to slow down.

If that Great Seal crashed upon it, half its life would be gone, survival was also uncertain.

“Cannot fight against,”

The True Demon hadn’t expected the enemy to have such a powerful hidden countermeasure, the spiritual pressure from the sky felt like the breath of death—as if facing the most powerful True Demon of its family.

No time to hesitate now, it understood that fleeing slowly might mean staying here forever.

Immediately it burned Qi and blood with a secret technique, causing its towering form to grow larger again, black mist swirling on the horns atop its head, its eyes flashing blood-red.

With hands gripping the bone blade, in that moment of power it broke free from the constraints of Earth Element Spirit Light, charging towards Yunyan Daoist Master.

It hadn’t thought to confront the enemy behind, as there was no assurance of swift victory; once the secret technique’s power waned, it would become meat on the chopping block.

But before leaving, it still had the ability to kill a few enemies.

The True Demon’s released pressure soared rapidly, making Yunyan Daoist Master seem to face an illusion of a Nascent Soul Daoist Monarch.

She knew if she dodged, the enemy could escape, and after making a judgment, she immediately retrieved the Mountain Bead, frantically channeling magical power.

The Treasure Bead’s spirit light surged, its interior evolving into mountains and peaks, treasure light billowing, she seemed to be wrapped in a mountain.

The True Demon bared its teeth, its forward-moving form abruptly shifted direction, rushing towards Ji An—he was its true target.

Yunyan Daoist Master’s face flushed with rage, feeling played; now only hoping the other had a life-saving secret technique, or they would face life-and-death destruction.

Zhenyue Daoist Master exerted full force, once more urging the Heaven-Overturning Seal; if the enemy killed comrades in front of him, it would be a disgrace.

At this moment, Ji An felt the world grow even darker under immense pressure, his body reflexively trembling; the wild oppressive aura felt like a mountain pressing on him, and even the flow of magical power within him became sluggish.

The True Demon looked ferocious; after burning Blood Qi its attack power surged significantly—killing a low-tier cultivator was instant.

Furthermore, its flying escape speed improved drastically with burned Blood Qi, unless the enemy also used a similar secret technique, they wouldn’t catch up.

Ji An gestured the Spell to unleash Earth-to-Steel Technique.

He watched the blurry True Demon charge, raising his middle finger, followed by gold light engulfing his figure.

The True Demon crashed down, the bone blade glowing red, powerfully striking the solid shell formed by Solid Gold Technique.

Then, its body was knocked back by the immense countershock force.

The Solid Gold Technique’s shell formed tiny cow-hair-like cracks, but ultimately endured all.

Zhenyue Daoist Master seized the rare opportunity, forcefully pressing his palm down while the Heaven-Flipping Seal fell with a crash.

The earth trembled, the ground sank several meters, as if a bomb had been dropped, and the mighty shockwave sent the Solid Gold Technique’s shell flying.

Ji An released the magic’s effect, landing in an extremely inelegant way, sitting solidly on the ground.

Under the Great Seal, tranquility reigned—thus the dust settled.