When everything calmed down, the two of them retreated from each other's aftershocks. Of course, Qin Shi retreated with Xiao Mi Cai and they landed on the surface of the lake.
On the surface of the lake, Xiao Mi Cai's expression turned sluggish and her face turned as white as snow. However, this wasn't the most important thing. When her eyes met with Qin Shi's, her eyes that were usually brimming with vigor were actually filled with white ripples and traces of tears could be seen.
Qin Shi came back to his senses worriedly and when he saw Xiao Mi Cai's appearance, he became even more nervous, "What happened?
Are you injured anywhere? "
"N … No, it wasn't me!"
Xiao Mi Cai whimpered and started to cry. Her cries were very loud and clear as she pounced into Qin Shi's embrace and grabbed Qin Shi's arm, "Father, father, your hand, your hand …!"
Qin Shi then came back to his senses. He realized that his left hand was fractured from his hand to his shoulder blade when he clashed with the Undying Daoist. Now, he couldn't even lift it up. But because he was focused on Xiao Mi Cai, he didn't notice it.
Now that he sensed it, he did not expect it to be quite painful, causing him to involuntarily suck in a breath of cold air. If it was a normal person with such injuries, they would probably have fainted a long time ago. It was only because he, Qin Shi, had gone through inhuman experiences all these years that his resistance and endurance were extraordinary.
Furthermore, with such a serious injury, an ordinary person's entire arm would have been crippled. Even if they recovered with the help of medicine, they wouldn't be able to circulate spirit energy for the rest of their lives and would become a cripple.
Only he had the mystical Sweet Pouring Rain Technique and the seven great Sweet Pouring Rain Formations in his body. His right hand gathered a jade-green spiritual light and brushed it over his left hand. Even though it couldn't heal immediately, he could already clench his fist and wave his hand. He then raised his head and smiled, "Don't worry about me, look, this isn't good. Your father's life is tough, this small injury won't be able to do anything to me."
Xiao Mi Cai sobbed a few times and when she saw that Qin Shi was fine, the boulder in her heart was finally put down. If Qin Shi had really lost his arm because of her, she would never be able to forgive herself. But even so, her heart was unable to calm down for a long time.
Seeing through her thoughts, Qin Shi ruffled her hair. "Don't think too much. It's not your fault. It's my fault. I didn't protect you well. From now on, stay behind me. I won't let you be in danger again."
As he finished speaking, his expression became stern. He turned around and stared at the Undying Taoist. An extremely cold murderous intent could be seen.
He couldn't remember how long it had been since he felt so much hatred. The last time was when he was surrounded by the three Great Elders in the Chaotic Realm. Even though the Undying Taoist had attacked him several times before, he could let bygones be bygones. However, this time, he absolutely couldn't. He wouldn't allow anyone to hurt the people around him, the people he cared about.
"Old man, you shouldn't have hurt her."
Qin Shi said, and the aura around him changed.
"Kill!"
Clang!
At this moment, Qin Shi's aura was suddenly interrupted by the Undying Taoist's hollow and tasteless word. It was just a simple word, but Qin Shi found it strangely familiar.
"Hmm?"
Qin Shi frowned. The Undying Taoist's old eyes paused for a moment. Suddenly, he saw an extremely obscure black light. The appearance of the black light was like a bolt from the blue. He was stunned on the spot. "This is … Murderous Qi?"
As one of the two great Demon Sovereigns of the Ancient Era, Qin Shi's perception towards the baleful aura surpassed that of ordinary demons. Therefore, he dared to conclude that there was no mistake. This also made him even more shocked, because he discovered that although the baleful aura was faint, it caused him to feel some fear. After all, he had rarely encountered such a situation ever since the Nefarious Devil had awakened. It had not even appeared on Protector Li's body. After all, baleful aura was equivalent to a bloodline in the demon race, and the purity of Devourer's baleful aura was definitely one of the best in the demon race. Only Zhe Tian could look down on it.
"Indeed, there's something strange about this power."
The Blood Shaman also sensed Qin Shi's words, but he was not as calm as Qin Shi. After all, not everyone could have the Devourer's power. With a swoosh, he hid in the deepest part of the Explosive Flame Bead.
This time, Qin Shi became serious. "Could it be that this old man's eccentric personality is also because of this Murderous Qi?"
Suddenly, he thought of the Tong brothers' words and thought to himself, "This old man became like this after treating Li Minghao. Could it be that this Murderous Qi is related to Li Minghao's illness?"
Connecting the dots, Qin Shi seemed to have figured something out, but he was not sure. He only thought that if he had the chance to see Li Minghao again in the future, he would ask for confirmation.
Moreover, he felt that all of this was fated. He should be able to solve this mystery soon. After all, he still had to ask the Lord of the Nightless City, Li Tan, for medicine.
However, just as he was hesitating, a withered shadow suddenly appeared in front of him. He did not attack, but the Undying Taoist actually counterattacked. He was like a wild wolf that had lost its mind, biting and tearing at Qin Shi in a frenzy.
Qin Shi turned around and frowned. "No matter what the reason is, you've hurt little Mi Cai. Even if you can be spared from death, you can't escape punishment. I'll let you suffer a little first so that you can calm down!"
"Three Souls Stabilizing the Universe!"
With a sway of his body, Qin Shi dodged the Daoist's attack. Then, he stretched out his left hand, and three flames that emitted different colors of red, yellow, and blue, representing the colors of the world, leaped out from his fingers. Then, a crack in the void was opened, as if it was leading to the Saint Hall. A pillar that could prop up the universe came crashing down, trapping the Daoist firmly.
"Great Relic Mantra!"
As the Undying Taoist struggled, Qin Shi's index finger appeared between his eyebrows. Then, a golden relic hit the Undying Taoist. The huge impact sent the Undying Taoist flying.
Poof!
With a dull thud, the Undying Taoist fell into the deep lake.
After a few continuous attacks, Qin Shi also felt a little tired. The Blood Magus's voice sounded, "Little fellow, you're a little too much. If you continue to overdraft yourself like this, even if you have the Sweet Pouring Raindrops Formation in your body to recover, it will still be a huge burden on your body. At that time, it might cause irreparable damage!"
Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, Qin Shi had suddenly erupted, but only the Blood Shaman beside Qin Shi knew that the seemingly ordinary martial arts just now were mixed with the Demonic Killing Aura. However, Qin Shi was afraid of being detected by the outside world, so he deliberately hid it, which was why it did not leak out.
Qin Shi gritted his teeth. To be honest, he was not feeling too good now. He took a few deep breaths, then looked at the lake. The ripples on the lake had yet to subside. He said calmly, "I have no choice. Not only does this old guy have the power of the Eight Incantations, but his Spiritual Power cultivation is also not as weak as ordinary Talisman Magicians. He has also entered the Heaven's Equal State, and with the help of the Demonic Aura, it will be difficult to suppress him if I don't give it my all."
"But you shouldn't risk your life." The Blood Shaman said worriedly.
Hearing that, Qin Shi suddenly laughed. "Don't worry, I won't. That attack just now was the last one. Everything is over."
"Hmm?"
The Blood Shaman was stunned. Judging from the timing and power of Qin Shi's last move, the Great Relic Formula, was indeed of the highest grade. However, he did not think that that attack could defeat the Undying Taoist. After all, the latter could reach the Eight Incantations, and was definitely not a good person.
However, before he could ask, the waves on the lake suddenly intensified, causing a wild whirlpool from the center. A waterspout rose into the sky. The Undying Taoist's eyes were bloodshot. He stepped on the top of the waterspout and stared angrily at Qin Shi.
"Kill!"
With a furious roar, he shot towards Qin Shi. The ripples he caused were extremely violent, and actually rose by several times compared to before.
"Little guy, be careful!" The Blood Shaman shouted anxiously.
However, in the face of imminent danger, Qin Shi revealed a relaxed smile. He stood at the same spot without dodging, causing the Blood Shaman's heart to palpitate. Just as the Undying Taoist was inches away from him, Qin Shi suddenly raised his hand and tapped lightly on the Undying Taoist's forehead. An extremely intimidating voice was heard. "Stop!"
Suddenly, the Undying Taoist's body stiffened. He stopped in front of Qin Shi and did not move an inch.
This scene was too strange. Even the Blood Shaman was very surprised. "What, what's going on?"
Qin Shi smiled but didn't say anything. He thought back to what had just happened. When he had unleashed his combo, the golden sarira had gathered on his index finger, and a black, murderous aura that no one could detect, as well as a mysterious soul pattern, had simultaneously been activated by him from the Nefarious Devil totem and his sea of consciousness.
The pattern looked extremely complicated and was filled with soul deterrence. It came from the Ancient Mysterious Heaven Formation and was undoubtedly the fifth level of the Ancient Mysterious Heaven Formation, the golden mark.
However, the ordinary golden mark would only be effective on those weaker than Qin Shi. Those stronger than Qin Shi would find it difficult to control them, not to mention the Undying Taoist, whose attainments in the soul far surpassed Qin Shi's.
It was also because of this that the Demonic Qi was able to exert its power. Given the Undying Taoist's soul cultivation base, he would definitely not be affected by the golden mark under normal circumstances. However, the current situation was a little special. His body was sealed with the Demonic Qi of the Demonic Qi. There was no doubt that the Demonic Qi of the Demonic Qi could oppress ordinary demons. This was also why the Undying Taoist was controlled by the golden mark under unusual circumstances.
In the blink of an eye, the Blood Shaman also figured everything out. He said in shock, "Little guy, you planned all of this from the start?"
Qin Shi shrugged. He did not admit nor deny it. Then, he raised his head and looked at the Undying Taoist with a serious expression.