Yellow Court Daoist

Jinshan.

The Green Wood Incarnation flew to the four corners of the isle, maintaining the Great and Minor Strategies and laying down even more formations.

Lu Qingfeng sat cross-legged atop the mountain peak, sensing the faint aura of being locked onto. He frowned slightly, looking towards the west, "Although I'm not afraid of the Green Wood Valley, constantly being pinpointed is highly inconvenient. Every move I make is under the scrutiny of the Green Wood Valley."

His mind stirred.

Lu Qingfeng visualized his Divine Soul.

A flash of spirit light in his heart.

Inside and outside of his Divine Soul, a layer of glazed glass emerged, emitting a faint Xuanji that inverted and scrambled his own Heavenly Mechanism, concealing it.

It was the Great Divine Power 'Inverted Void Glazed Glass Wall.'

The glazed glass twinkled.

The Xuanji shifted.

Traces left by the 'Heavenly Observation Treasure' and 'Taiyin Soul Searching Technique' on Lu Qingfeng's body were slowly refined and eliminated.

At this pace, it would only take a year or two to get rid of them completely.

But this was Lu Qingfeng.

Had it been anyone else, even Primordial Spirit Practitioners, they would merely cleanse the marks with the power of their Divine Soul and Mana day and night. It could take hundreds to thousands of years to slowly fade.

During that time, your movements are laid bare, constantly harried.

But with the Inverted Void Glazed Glass Wall, it was much simpler for Lu Qingfeng.

Over the years, this divine skill had indeed spared him much trouble.

Only now, as he encountered higher levels of power and his own cultivation was a little lower, he finally found it lacking somewhat.

"It is time to focus on improving."

Lu Qingfeng mused silently.

Recently, he cultivated under the Bai Geng Dark Star in reality, fully devoted to deciphering the sixty-four Star Constellation Tablets. In the game, aside from cultivation, he prioritized understanding 'Scattered Character,' leaving various divine skills on the back burner.

But now, it was time to pick them up and thoroughly explore the divine powers.

"Just right."

"I've hit a bottleneck in the game too."

Lu Qingfeng closed his eyes and sat in meditation, the Inverted Void Glazed Glass Wall circulating, cleansing the traces, while another layer of glass materialized from outside in.

At the same time, part of his focus sank into the game.

...

Spirit Extinguishing Land.

Yue Zhong and Miao Yi Dao Po were still flying through the void, in pursuit of Lu Qingfeng.

Lu Qingfeng had Emperor Jiang Demon God controlling space and Heavenly Wu Demon God mastering the gale, while he himself maneuvered 'Nine Heavens Cloud Breaking Charge,' utilizing the Nine Heavens Gang Wind to sail at incredible speed.

The two of them chased relentlessly without stopping, yet were left far behind.

Based on their current speed, if Lu Qingfeng stayed still at Jinshan, it would take Yue Zhong and Miao Yi Dao Po three to five days to catch up.

However, they were not in a hurry.

They had locked onto the aura.

No matter where Lu Qingfeng fled, they could sense him; he wouldn't be lost.

"He has gone to the east."

"The East Sea."

Flying non-stop through the sky, Yue Zhong sensed the shift in direction. What was once directly ahead, the trace of Lu Qingfeng, suddenly appeared far off in the east.

Yue Zhong turned to look at Miao Yi Dao Po and couldn't help but sneer, "The Changqing demon seems to be heading to the East Sea to join with his incarnation for self-preservation. This way, it saves us both the trouble."

Miao Yi Dao Po frowned and said, "We cannot afford to be careless. Though many East Sea Demons indeed fear our Nine Waters and Seven Gorges, there are also quite a number of powerful demon lords. If the Changqing demon seeks refuge under several of those, it would pose a significant problem."

She was much more cautious and considerate.

Not as optimistic as Yue Zhong.

"That is true."

"However, Huo Shanzi and Feng Hanzi have already rushed to the East Sea; they should be able to hold the demon back."

Yue Zhong nodded, urgency creeping into his heart.

If Lu Qingfeng really stood together with several great demons of the East Sea, it would be difficult to kill him and recapture the Green Wood King Ding.

So, without another word, he increased his flying speed.

However, after thirty minutes—

A Xuan Light flashed across the void, turning into a stream of light that poured into Yue Zhong and Miao Yi Dao Po's ears.

Suddenly.

Both stopped in their tracks, their eyes wide with disbelief—

"How is this possible?!"

They looked at each other and saw shock written all over each other's faces. They dared not continue the chase and hurriedly turned back and returned to the east.

...

Half a month later.

Green Wood Valley.

"Tian Ge, you must be joking?!"

"With the formidable strength of Daoist Brothers Huo Shan and Feng Han, there are few in the world who can surpass them. To suppress them, I fear it would take a True Immortal's descent! How could that Changqing demon possess such strength?"

Yue Zhong strode into the Star Palace, looking travel-worn, shouting loudly in an impatient voice before even settling down.

Miao Yi Dao Po followed behind, not asking questions but with a puzzled look on her face.

In the Star Palace.

Xun Tiange, Xun Bai, and the other three Primordial Spirit Practitioners all wore grim expressions on their faces.

Upon hearing Yue Zhong's inquiry, Xun Tiange didn't go into much detail. He waved his hand grandly, conjuring an image of a maritime scene, and said, "Uncle, Daoist Woman, please look."

Yue Zhong and Miao Yi Dao Po looked into the air immediately.

They saw the tumultuous waters of the sea, where Huo Shanzi wielded the Star Sand Sword, and Feng Hanzi grasped the broken blade, besieging a mighty Thunder Formation. Suddenly, a flash of gold appeared, and a Golden Carriage descended to the side. Atop the carriage was the notorious 'Changqing Demon.'

Once the Changqing Demon revealed himself, he invoked the Five-Colored Divine Light in a sweeping motion, first sweeping away the Star Sand Sword, then in a single moment, trapping Huo Shanzi into a purgatory to suppress and seal him.

Subsequently, he unleashed a barrage of Divine Skills, leaving Feng Hanzi powerless to retaliate, and then confined him in the prison as well.

At the end,

It seemed as if he looked up at the Star Palace. With a cold snort and a sweeping motion of his sleeves, the scene abruptly ended.

"This child actually—"

Yue Zhong and Miao Yi Dao Po exchanged a glance, their faces full of shock.

After a long moment,

Miao Yi Dao Po, her brow furrowed, said in a grave voice, "The cultivation level of the Changqing Demon might not be exceptionally powerful, but his array of techniques is bizarre and unpredictable, which makes it hard to defend against. That Five-Colored Divine Light can overcome any Magic Artifact; even the Star Sand Sword couldn't withstand a single swipe. And then there's the Yin Yang Five Elements Light Needle, whose penetrating power is fierce. Feng Hanzi's 'Xuanbing Armor' could withstand the joint attack of the Unification Realm, yet was easily penetrated by the Light Needle, shattering his mana."

"And the Magic Artifacts—"

Miao Yi Dao Po continued, her frown deepening.

Ordinarily, even for Primordial Spirit Practitioners like them, they would have at most two or three favored Magic Artifacts, two or three proficient techniques.

Take Huo Shanzi, for instance.

Skilled in the Sword Dao with the Star Sand Sword in hand, he could even give someone in the Unification Realm a run for their money. No other skills were needed, and there were few in the world who could counter an Eighth Rank Magical Sword, let alone resist it.

But facing Lu Qingfeng,

A single swipe of the Five-Colored Divine Light and the Star Sand Sword was knocked from his hand, leaving him as helpless as a tiger without its claws, severely weakening him.

The same happened to Feng Hanzi.

The 'Xuanbing Armor' was a Super-level Technique that could endure the battering of Wind, Fire, Thunder, and blade slashes for a long time. And with the 'Mystic Soul Cold Light' offensive, aiming directly for the Divine Soul, it was difficult to guard against.

With one technique for offense and another for defense, sans Magic Artifacts, Feng Hanzi was a rare adversary in the entire Soul Emergence Realm.

But first, the 'Xuanbing Armor' was broken by the Great Five Elements Yin Yang Magnetic Annihilation Divine Light.

Then the 'Mystic Soul Cold Light' was scattered by the Five-Colored Divine Light.

With both main techniques counteracted, Feng Hanzi's defeat was only logical.

Not to mention, Lu Qingfeng also had Magic Artifacts to aid him.

This only further widened the gap between their strengths.

"The Yin Yang Five Elements Light Needle excels in penetration, seeming to counteract all Five Elements Yin Yang traits. The Goddess from Goddess Peak at Qingming Gorge possesses the 'Chaos Treasure Mirror,' which harbors chaotic forces within. It covers Yin Yang Five Elements, and the Eight Diagrams as well, and is both sturdy and seamless - it should be able to thwart the Changqing Demon's technique," Su Muzhe, dressed in a half-sleeve of azure and barefoot, informed the audience.

He had close ties with the Divine Maiden Peak and had a particularly deep relationship with the Heavenly Dragon Goddess from the Peak, who would likely lend him the 'Chaos Treasure Mirror.'

As he finished speaking,

A middle-aged Daoist in feathered attire and a starry crown added with a resonant voice, "Master Jianming of the Six Dust Temple possesses a treasure named the 'Vajra Stone Lotus Divine Seat,' which contains thirty-six Vajra Stone Lotus Seeds. These can transform into Buddhist Vajras, subduing demons, calming storms, and will counteract the Changqing Demon's Water Dragon and Gale techniques."

The middle-aged Daoist, known as 'Xi Yunzi,' held a very senior position and was a life-and-death comrade of Master Jianming from the Six Dust Temple as they had previously worked together to subdue demons.

Hearing the words of both,

Miao Yi Dao Po also spoke, "Jade Immortal from the Seven Absolute Immortal Sect has an 'Immortal Robe' that, once worn next to the skin, specifically wards off demon flames. I shall borrow it, which shouldn't be too difficult. In Xun Bai's possession, there's the 'Red Crow Pearl,' created from the Sun Essence Stone and containing True Sun Fire within, which can break through Yin Fire and dissolve ancient Mystic Ice."

Thus, the Great Five Elements Yin Yang Magnetic Annihilation Divine Light, the Water Dragon Technique, the Dutian Demon Flames, and the Ice Sealing Water Technique could all be countered.

But—

"How do we counter the Five-Colored Divine Light?"

Xun Tiange surveyed the gathered, his voice sinking as he inquired.

Upon this remark,

The hall fell deadly silent—

What use was borrowing all those treasures if they could not resolve the technique of the Five-Colored Divine Light that defeated all Magic Artifacts in the world?

For a moment,

The seven Primordial Spirits in the palace had shifting expressions, at a loss for a strategy.

...

After a long while,

Yue Zhong's face hardened, and with a murderous look in his eyes, he declared, "The Changqing Demon relies on half of his skills from the Six-headed Demon God, and the rest on the Jinshan Formation. We should first borrow the treasures and kill the Six-headed Demon God. Then, we'd invite Master Mu Yang of the Heavenly Star Sect to act and break the Jinshan Formation. Once that's done, the Changqing Demon with only his Body Separation would pose no threat."

Yue Zhong made his statement.

Su Muzhe, Xi Yunzi, and Miao Yi Dao Po all turned to look at him, with Miao Yi Dao Po showing concern, while Su Muzhe and Xi Yunzi seemed rather displeased.

Su Muzhe stated gravely, "Rushing into action without a way to counter the Five-Colored Divine Light, if the borrowed treasures were taken, what face would I have left to explain to the Heavenly Dragon Goddess?!"

Xi Yunzi also looked at Yue Zhong, shaking his head, "This is improper. The Three Sects are kindly lending their treasures; how can we scheme against others? Our personal honor can be put aside, but it would be a disgrace for Qingming Valley to stand on such a footing. This is not acceptable!"

Everyone present wasn't a fool.

Yue Zhong's plan seemed feasible, but they all knew what he was trying to calculate. Su Muzhe and Xi Yunzi took on a responsibility by borrowing the treasures and owed a debt of gratitude. If they lost these treasures, how could they face their friends?

The two shook their heads.

But Yue Zhong, upon hearing this, frowned and retorted, "Uncle Xi Yun, Brother Su, I'm not trying to maneuver against the Three Sects. Indeed, if the Changqing Demon seizes the treasures of the Three Sects, they would undoubtedly join forces with our Qingming Valley to confront him. But consider the reverse; would the Changqing Demon not understand this logic?"

"Facing such treasures, if he knows the details, would he dare to seize them?"

He continued,

"Besides, even if there's a risk of loss, we just need to be more vigilant at that time. In our Qingming Valley, two of the five Supreme Treasures have fallen into the hands of the Changqing Demon, and both Huo Shan and Han Feng are restrained within Jinshan. Now is not the time for us to be overly cautious!"