By common logic, a Spirit Transformation old monster should possess far more numerous and powerful treasures and talismans, something Li Yan couldn't possibly compare to. A single item he might casually pull out could be worth Li Yan's entire fortune.
Unfortunately, this was not the case for the short-haired, soap-robed man. Although he held the esteemed position of an ancestor in a top-tier sect on the Wind God Continent , and his personal wealth should have been immense, he had traded most of it for extremely rare cultivation materials and various pills to enhance his cultivation.
They believed that nothing in the world could withstand a single slash of their sword, subscribing to the philosophy of "one sword to break all techniques." They believed that when swordsmanship was cultivated to its zenith, no grand formation or defense could withstand a casual strike.
Thus, their minds were as clear as a mirror, undistracted by worldly possessions. They sought only to perfect the long sword in their hands and would spare no expense to advance their cultivation, increase the number of their flying swords, and raise their quality.
What's more, he had never imagined anything major would happen on this trip out. It was merely to establish his might; all would submit.
Seeing Li Yan, in just a few breaths, already moving closer to the black crack above, the veins on the short-haired, soap-robed man's forehead bulged. His opponent's physical strength was actually greater than his own, which was simply inconceivable.
"This isn't just the power of the Qiongqi Purgatory Art! I wasn't mistaken, he has other secrets!"
He could be certain that his opponent was not solely cultivating the Tianli Clan's techniques. He had interacted with the Tianli Clan's Great Sacrificial Priest and had even exchanged cultivation insights.
Therefore, he could sense the power of the Qiongqi Purgatory Art in Li Yan, but it wasn't pure.
And the strangest thing was the silver light. If he remembered correctly, the first time Li Yan broke through his Divine Sense lock, preventing him from being targeted, that same silver light had been swirling around him.
"He... he must have a great secret that allows him to contend with Spirit Transformation cultivators!"
All of Li Yan's unbelievable techniques today seemed utterly mysterious. An boundless greed instantly welled up in the short-haired, soap-robed man's heart.
These thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant. Suddenly, his entire aura changed dramatically, erupting with an unprecedentedly terrifying power.
The moment this power appeared, another immense force suddenly descended. It was a crushing force that came from within, as if it wanted to squeeze everything here out of existence.
But this other immense force was directed solely at the short-haired, soap-robed man.
The combined force of these two powers was so great that Li Yan, who was not far from him and was attempting to fly toward the dark crack above, turned his head in horror.
"This is the power of a Spirit Transformation cultivator!"
His opponent had, at this moment, unleashed the true cultivation of a Spirit Transformation cultivator.
But it was to be expected. His opponent was certainly unwilling to be trapped here. Whether he would ultimately be expelled from the Wind God Continent was no longer important. As long as he could save his own life, that was all that mattered.
"Brat, for you to be able to push me to this extent, even if I have to leave this realm today, I will kill you first..."
The short-haired, soap-robed man's tone was filled with boundless hatred. He had only come out for a stroll, but he never expected such an outcome.
Once he could no longer enter the Wind God Continent , the Sword-Washing Sect would no longer be a top-tier sect there. Moreover, the Wind Beast he had been confronting would very likely launch a ferocious offensive.
As long as that opponent exercised some restraint, only attacking his sect and its nearby territories, and did not push the other Spirit Transformation old monsters to the point of mutual destruction, then the Wind God Continent would remain the Wind God Continent .
It wouldn't change because of his disappearance, just like how the Tianli Clan's Great Sacrificial Priest had disappeared.
Other sects would probably not be affected much, but the Sword-Washing Sect might face annihilation.
Therefore, he hated the Tianli Clan , he hated that nun, and he hated Li Yan even more!
As he spoke, the suppressed power around him suddenly vanished. A massive finger appeared in the void, pointing down at Li Yan.
Meanwhile, the short-haired, soap-robed man, relying on his brief burst of cultivation, flew rapidly towards the black crack above.
Even if he was to be expelled from the Wind God Continent , he did not want to be squeezed out while still traversing this chaotic space. This place was too dangerous!
The app, comparable to the old version of the book-chasing artifact, which has been running stably for many years, is used by all old bookworms.
teemed with boundless, vibrant life.
But there were no sects or clans here. This was a world dominated by demonic beasts. In certain forbidden lands, there were even terrifying existences of the fourth-rank and above.
But this place was also a land of adventure in the eyes of cultivators. Because here, there were countless demonic beasts of various races. Even the legendary Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan were said to exist here.
Therefore, here, as long as your cultivation was high enough, you could obtain the spirit beasts or cultivation materials you desired.
Similarly, this was also a place where demonic beasts hunted humans and other living beings. The flesh and blood of cultivators were filled with purified spirit power , and even more nourishing essence blood . Consuming them would cause their cultivation to soar.
Especially the Golden Core or Nascent Soul within a cultivator's body—those were superior supplements that demonic beasts greatly coveted.
At this moment, a Demonic Eye Illusion Wolf was crouched low, darting rapidly in a "Z" pattern through the dense green grass.
This was a third-rank Demonic Eye Illusion Wolf. Although it could take human form, few demonic beasts on this prairie were willing to do so, as it would only reduce their strength.
Only races like the beauty-loving Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan enjoyed transforming into human form when they went out to display their grace.
This Demonic Eye Illusion Wolf moved swiftly along the ground amidst the tall grass.
Looking down from high above, its figure was completely invisible. The grass it passed through showed no abnormalities, just the normal swaying from the wind.
And as it moved quickly, its body continuously shifted between illusory and solid states. One could even see the grass on the other side through any part of its body.
As its body constantly shifted between illusion and reality, it flashed across the ground like a ghost. After each flicker, its semi-solid form could occasionally be seen, reflecting the surrounding grass.
The next moment, it would appear several dozen yards away, its body once again alternating between illusion and reality...
This was also why this Demonic Eye Illusion Wolf was unwilling to fly or transform into a human.
Although its current location was on the outskirts of the prairie, there were still many demonic beasts stronger than it.
Here, survival was the only law that mattered.
And so, as it traveled with constant vigilance, the demonic beast soon arrived at a hilly area. It first crouched down, perking up its ears.
After releasing its Divine Sense again and carefully probing for a dozen breaths, its body suddenly rolled slightly and fell to the side.
The grass beside it did not bend at all. Instead, it was like a series of sharp green swords that pierced through its illusory body, yet not a single drop of blood was spilled.
In just an instant, the Demonic Eye Illusion Wolf's body merged into the grass and disappeared from sight.
After the Demonic Eye Illusion Wolf disappeared, a full quarter of an hour passed before an extremely faint, almost transparent figure slowly materialized where the wolf had just rolled.
The figure appeared without a sound, but its movements were extremely fast. The moment it appeared, it began to move swiftly in the vicinity, yet it didn't stir the slightest bit of aura.
It continuously raised its palm, and one by one, formation flags the size of a hand flashed and disappeared into the grass below...
The Demonic Eye Illusion Wolf appeared inside a cave residence . The cave was about a hundred yards in size, quite spacious.
After the Demonic Eye Illusion Wolf's body appeared, its semi-illusory form flickered a few times on the ground before completely solidifying.
It revealed a demonic beast that was seven to eight yards long. Its eyes were like a hawk's, but it had four of them, each with purple double pupils. Four sharp fangs curved outwards from its lips.
Its four legs were stout, its sharp claws glinting with a cold light. Its body was covered in brown fur as hard as steel needles, forming a suit of armor-like protection.
Its massive head first glanced around. Seeing nothing unusual, it then walked to one side.
While hunting other demonic beasts today, it had felt a constant sense of heart-pounding dread. Thus, it watched its prey disappear and chose to remain silent, finally retreating quietly.
Under such a feeling, it would never choose to attack. On this prairie, it had seen too many dramas of the oriole stalking from behind.
Since it couldn't find the source of the danger it felt, it wouldn't take the risk. It would go out again after midnight.
When the Demonic Eye Illusion Wolf reached a corner of the cave residence , it waved a claw. On the stone wall, which had been identical to the surroundings, a curtain of light suddenly appeared. Without any hesitation, it plunged right through.
This was a cave about ten yards in size. There was nothing around, but in the center, there was a ball of green light that was currently flickering faintly.
The Demonic Eye Illusion Wolf walked up to the ball of green light. First, it sent its Divine Sense into the light. After a long while, it opened its mouth and inhaled, sucking the flickering green light into its belly.
And at this moment, a prostrate human figure was revealed on the ground.
The figure was completely naked, lying motionless on the ground. He had short black hair, and his body was extremely emaciated. His shriveled skin clung tightly to his bones, and his body was covered in many dried, black bloodstains, but there were not many wounds.
His eyes were tightly shut, and he appeared to be hovering between life and death. His body was bound by a series of red chains.
Red light flowed erratically along the chains, which were clearly inscribed with some kind of powerful restriction.