Dao Flowers!
And there were two of them!
Two Dao Flowers were growing at the border between the lava and the volcanic walls.
They were in full bloom, their fragrance wafting through the air. Rich spirit energy brewed and rose with a special presence, slowly being absorbed by the nearby Crimson Flame Astral Beasts.
"One of the two Dao Flowers is on the left, surrounded by seven Crimson Flame Astral Beasts.
The other one is on the right, surrounded by even more Crimson Flame Astral Beasts — eight of them.
Not to mention, the Crimson Flame Astral Beast King is swimming freely in the boiling lava. It won't be easy to pluck the two Dao Flowers in front of so many Crimson Flame Astral Beasts. "
Ziyue frowned as he studied his surroundings.
Dao Flowers could help cultivators ignite their sealed acupoints and increase their potential and strength. They were extremely tempting to any cultivator with aspirations for the great dao.
Though he had no use for them, he knew their value and wouldn't let them go.
But now that so many Crimson Flame Astral Beasts had gathered around the two Dao Flowers, cultivating with the spirit energy they gathered. It was almost impossible to take the flowers without alerting them.
"Fortune comes from danger. I have no choice but to risk it all."
Gritting his teeth, Ziyue dashed into the volcano through the crater.
Under the influence of the Shadow Domain, he expelled the fiery poison in an orderly fashion and pushed it away with a gentle force. Shocking heat waves made him very uncomfortable, but he had no choice but to endure them.
Before he knew it, he'd approached one of the Dao Flowers.
A hundred meters, ninety, eighty …
The closer he got to the lava, the more frightening the heat waves became.
Among them, the most difficult to deal with was the wisps of fire-poison gas that emerged as the magma churned.
This kind of Fire Poison Qi was extremely special and difficult to deal with. As it rose, it continuously invaded Bai Ziyue. Threads of Fire Poison Qi collided with the Shadow Domain. In order to prevent it from causing any abnormalities and exposing himself, Bai Ziyue had no choice but to focus most of his attention on it.
"Fifty meters."
Holding his breath, Ziyue cautiously approached.
Suddenly, a Scarlet Flame Astral Beast that was scattered around seemed to feel a little bored. It suddenly stretched its body in an extremely human-like manner, and then jumped into the boiling magma with a plop.
Bam!
Lava splashed everywhere, much of it landing on the other Crimson Flame Astral Beasts, but they ignored it.
Some of them, however, just happened to charge at Ziyue.
"This is bad."
Ziyue's expression darkened.
The lava wasn't much of a threat to him.
However, unlike the Fire Poison Qi, the impact of the lava was extremely violent. It was almost impossible for him to silently repel it like before.
"Then I'll go all out."
Thinking of this, Bai Ziyue no longer cared about hiding and moved.
Swish!
His speed was stimulated to the extreme.
Like a phantom, he rushed directly to the Flower of the Way on the left. He reached out and picked it, then quickly put it into a jade box and sealed it. Lightning flashed on his body, and he quickly rushed toward the crater of the volcano.
"Roar!"
At this moment, the seven Crimson Flame Astral Beasts, who were meditating, noticed Ziyue's figure. They all fell into a rage at once and shot flames at Ziyue.
Chi chi chi …
Ziyue's expression didn't change. Under the Thunder Escape Light of the Consummate Realm, he rushed out of the crater like a flash. Even if there were one or two terrifying flames sweeping toward him, they were blocked by the Five Emperors Imperial Robe, and didn't hurt him at all.
"Roar!" "Roar!" "Roar!"
…
At this moment, the Crimson Flame Astral Beasts also roared angrily and madly charged at Ziyue.
One, two, three …
In addition to the seven Crimson Flame Astral Beasts that were extremely angry about the Flower of the Way being taken away, the two Crimson Flame Astral Beasts that were scattered outside also rushed out.
As for the other eight Crimson Flame Astral Beasts, although they were awakened by the commotion, they quickly closed their eyes and gathered around another Flower of the Way to meditate again when they sensed that Ziyue's breath was weak and that so many of their companions had rushed out.
"Nine Crimson Flame Astral Beasts?
And the Crimson Flame Astral Beast in the magma and the Crimson Flame Astral Beast King in the magma weren't attracted? "
After rushing out of the crater, Ziyue didn't leave immediately.
After observing the number of Crimson Flame Astral Beasts attracted this time, he couldn't help but think.
If all the Crimson Flame Astral Beasts were attracted, he would have to think of a way to get rid of them first.
This was because he clearly knew that even if the Nine-extinction Sword King, Zhang Dongsheng, and Heaven Sword King and Ju Jue weren't weak, they wouldn't be able to handle seventeen or eighteen Crimson Flame Astral Beasts at the same time.
But now, there were only nine Crimson Flame Astral Beasts, which was relatively easier.
"Based on my judgment of the strength of a King, it shouldn't be difficult to deal with five Crimson Flame Astral Beasts that are equivalent to the late Golden Elixir Realm or even the peak Golden Elixir Realm.
Together with Heaven Sword King and Ju Jue, they should be able to deal with at least two of them.
As for the remaining two, it should be relatively easier with the help of the others. "
Ziyue murmured in his heart. Then, he unhurriedly rushed toward the foot of the volcano.
"Roar!"
A group of Crimson Flame Astral Beasts was enraged. Their bodies glowed brightly and they spat out balls of fire that swept toward Ziyue like a rain of fire.
Ziyue's body was as fast as lightning. As he stepped in the void, he dodged continuously like a phantom. No matter how dense the rain of fire was, it couldn't hurt him at all.
Soon, the surrounding poisonous fire gas gradually thinned. Ziyue could vaguely see the Nine-extinction Sword King and the others in the distance. They were on high alert as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
"Quick, get ready to kill the enemy.
There are eighteen Crimson Flame Astral Beasts in the crater of the volcano, including one Crimson Flame Astral Beast King.
But I didn't see it inside. It should be lying in the magma of the volcano.
This time, I've attracted nine of them.
Let's get rid of them first. "
Ziyue shouted. His body was much slower than before and he pretended to be in a difficult position to dodge the attack of a ball of fire.
"Okay, everyone, follow me!"
Although the Nine-extinction Sword King was a little displeased that Bai Ziyue had acted without his permission and directly attracted the Red Flame Astral Beast, he didn't say anything. With a low roar, the flying swords flashed like spiritual light and transformed into a Taoist Art Nine-extinction Divine Sword, slashing out.
Perfected Cultivator Sky Sword, Perfected Cultivator Ju Jue, Perfected Cultivator Zui Hu and the other cultivators also made their moves. Dharma Treasures, Divine Powers and attacks swept out quickly.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
…
The void shook violently.
On one side, they were ready to attack, while on the other side, they were furious and rash.
Even the Fourth-level Astral Beasts were ferocious and powerful.
However, they were at a disadvantage in the beginning.
Nine-extinction Sword King, in particular, was indeed a King-Ranked Overlord.
The Nine-extinction Sword King slashed downward with a flash of sword radiance.
The Red Flame Astral Beast at the front, which was comparable to a peak Golden Core Realm cultivator, had its head split in half from top to bottom. It died on the spot.
The divine sword seemed to have some energy left. It flashed slightly and slashed toward another Crimson Flame Astral Beast. Its power weakened slightly after its body was cleaved in half.
Perfected Cultivator Sky Sword was known for his sword, but his Dharma Treasure was a tall tower.
He threw the tower out and it grew with the wind and turned into a giant tower with nine floors. The giant tower fell under the control of Perfected Cultivator Sky Sword.
Boom!
A Crimson Flame Astral Beast was crushed into pieces and died immediately.
Perfected Cultivator Ju Jue's Dharma Treasure was a broad giant sword. It was very heavy, but it was very agile in his hand.
The giant sword was like a stream of light as it slashed towards a star beast that had reached the peak of the Golden Elixir Realm.
That Astral Beast was only slightly weaker than the peak Golden Core Realm Astral Beast killed by Zhang Dongsheng. In terms of combat strength, it had reached the second level of the peak Golden Core Realm, which was the same as Perfected Cultivator Ju Jue.
Although his giant sword was ferocious, in this environment of 80 times gravity, his attacking means were slightly weaker than usual. He was at a disadvantage for a while.
On the contrary, Perfected Cultivator Ju Hu, who was also at the Late-stage of the Golden Core Realm and whose combat strength was far inferior to Perfected Cultivator Ju Jue, wisely chose to attack the weakest Crimson Flame Astral Beast.
The gourd at his waist rushed out and was driven by him. With a flash of spiritual light, the mouth of the gourd opened.
Suddenly, a mass of green light was thrown out.
The green light swept over and enveloped the Crimson Flame Astral Beast.
Whoosh!
The red flames on the Crimson Flame Astral Beast dimmed quickly as if it was extinguished.
Perfected Cultivator Ju Hu pointed again and the green light turned into a mass of black flowing light. The flowing light rushed out.
Sizzle … Sizzle … Sizzle …
The thick and solid fur and scales on the Red Flame Astral Beast's body seemed to have been severely corroded. They quickly melted and burst open, revealing its weak flesh and blood.
At this time, Perfected Cultivator Ju Jue made his move. A golden needle silently pierced through the exposed flesh of the Crimson Flame Astral Beast.
…
As for Perfected Cultivator Ling Coffin, Wang Weizhen, Perfected Cultivator Ju Jue, and Perfected Cultivator Ju Jue, they worked together to deal with the other Crimson Flame Astral Beasts. Although they were a little embarrassed, they could barely hold on.
Ziyue also made his move.
Hovering in the void, he made his flying sword pierce through the void with his mind.
He used One Sword to Break All Spells.
Puff!
Puff!
Puff!
He stabbed with his sword again and again.
In order to hide his strength, he did not show all his attacking means.
However, whether it was the trajectory of the flying sword or the speed and swiftness of the sword light when it rushed out, they were all unbelievably exquisite.
Moreover, when his flying sword was shot out, it seemed to be able to hit its target. Not only could it always accurately stab at the Crimson Flame Astral Beast's weak points, but it could also interrupt its attacks from time to time.
He was alone, and he only showed the power and means of the second tier of the Intermediate Golden Core Realm. However, a Crimson Flame Astral Beast that was comparable to a Late Golden Core Realm cultivator was entangled. Not only was it unable to get close to him, but there were also bloody holes on its body. It was as if it had been bullied and was in an extremely sorry state.
"This swordsmanship … is so powerful."
During the battle, although everyone was fighting with their lives on the line, they could always see the situation of the other Cultivators when they glanced around occasionally.
Among all of them, the most eye-catching one was the Nine Absolutes Sword Technique of the King of Sword, Nine Absolutes Sword King, Zhang Dongsheng.
However, Ziyue's exquisite flying sword technique, the way he defeated a Late Golden Core Realm Crimson Flame Astral Beast with his Intermediate Golden Core Realm cultivation, shocked everyone even more.
"Is this the 'One Sword to Break All Spells' that he proposed?
Why do I feel that his swordsmanship is ten times or even a hundred times more exquisite than before? "
"This kind of control of his swordsmanship.
Could it be that his swordsmanship has reached the Phenomenal Success Stage or even the Perfected Stage? "
"The strength of his attack is the same as what he showed before. It's still the second tier of the Intermediate Golden Core Realm.
However, such an attack can make a Late Golden Core Realm Crimson Flame Astral Beast so miserable.
If that's the case, isn't his real combat power at the Late Golden Core Realm? "
…
While the Cultivators were fighting, they were also murmuring in their hearts and exclaiming in surprise.
"Puff!"
Ziyue stabbed with his sword again.
This time, the sword was like a flash of light. It took advantage of the opponent's attack and directly pierced its eyes and stirred its brain.
In the blink of an eye, the Red Flame Astral Beast had died in his hands.
"These Crimson Flame Astral Beasts are indeed very powerful. Their speed, strength, and defense are comparable to those of the Late Golden Core Realm.
However, their control of their strength is too rough.
Their skills are not good enough and they don't use the Dao of nature well enough. Naturally, they can be easily suppressed and killed by me. "
Ziyue sighed in his heart. He was even more aware of the advantages of skills, or the means that fit the Dao, in a battle.
Then, Ziyue looked in other directions.
The Jiu Jue Sword King was very powerful. After killing the two Crimson Flame Astral Beasts easily at the beginning, he attacked again. Soon, another two Crimson Flame Astral Beasts died in his hands.
The other Cultivators also quickly gained the upper hand because of their advantage in numbers. The remaining Crimson Flame Astral Beasts would probably be killed in a short time.
Therefore, Ziyue stopped attacking. He looked at the Jiu Jue Sword King who had also stopped and said, "Senior Sword King, I'll go and lure another batch of Crimson Flame Astral Beasts."
As he said that, he moved his mind. Like a flash of light, his body skyrocketed and quickly climbed into the void.
Zhang Dongsheng looked at Ziyue's figure with flickering eyes. After thinking for a while, he seemed to be a little worried. He hurriedly said a few words to the Sky Sword Supreme, and then his body also shot up like a flash of light and rushed straight to the crater of the volcano.
Ziyue was naturally unaware of this.
After reaching a distance of 1,500 feet, he once again used the Shadow Realm Great Ability, and his figure disappeared into nothingness.