Chapter 491: Yuanbaby Appears

Volume 4: Uproar Overseas

The moment this item appeared, chaos erupted in the sky.

Those who had intended to cease fighting and make peace immediately transformed into several long streaks of light, shooting directly towards the five-colored light cluster.

However, halfway there, these streaks of light became intertwined, making it impossible for anyone to advance.

For a time, light rays shot forth, and demonic energy danced wildly. The intensity far exceeded that of before, by several fold!

The five-colored light cluster floated gently above the cave entrance, motionless, as if within easy reach.

Everyone could clearly see a pill, about an inch in size, slowly rotating at the center of the light cluster. With each rotation, the light cluster contracted and shimmered, as if alive. This sight further ignited the fervent desire in the hearts of both righteous and demonic cultivators.

Wu Chou and Xuan Gu, among others, seemed stunned, watching the battle in the sky in a daze.

"Idiots! What are you looking at? Quickly retrieve that Heaven-Mending Pill!" Wu Chou's ear suddenly heard the icy voice of Ancestor Jiyin.

Upon hearing this, Wu Chou jolted with sudden realization. He immediately transformed into a mass of black energy and shot towards the five-colored light cluster.

But just then, Xuan Gu also made his move. However, this time, he wasn't trying to retrieve the Heaven-Mending Pill. Instead, with a flick of his hands, two bizarre green snakes shot out from his sleeves, striking towards Wu Chou's back.

Wu Chou was quite vigilant. Although the green snakes' attack was silent, he carefully detected it.

Immediately, he abandoned his forward flight, his body turning in shock and anger to hastily defend himself.

"You're courting death! How dare you attack me!" Wu Chou could no longer suppress the rage in his heart. Profound Yin demonic energy howled, filling the surroundings, and enveloped Xuan Gu.

Xuan Gu chuckled coldly a few times. Without a word, he similarly conjured an eerie green ghostly energy to meet the attack.

"Man Huzi! What is your junior doing?" Jiyin naturally saw Wu Chou being obstructed. He roared furiously at Man Huzi.

"What am I doing? Of course, I'm stopping fellow Daoist from monopolizing the Heaven-Mending Pill. Do you really think, just because we're both from the Demonic Dao, this great lord would let you have the Heaven-Mending Pill?" Man Huzi laughed wildly, while conjuring a giant golden hand to fiercely strike Wan Tianming from afar.

"You..." Ancestor Jiyin's face turned pale with anger at these words.

Man Huzi's words undoubtedly declared the dissolution of the Demonic Dao's alliance, implying that the Heaven-Mending Pill would now be taken by whoever was capable.

However, this was bound to happen sooner or later.

The Void Heaven Cauldron hadn't been retrieved; only this single Heaven-Mending Pill had appeared. Naturally, everyone wanted to get their hands on it. Not just the Demonic Dao cultivators, even the three Righteous Dao figures on the opposite side were likely harboring their own intentions!

Ancestor Jiyin knew that bickering with Man Huzi was a waste of time. Resigned, he wished to have the Heaven-Capital Demon Corpse transform and retrieve the Heaven-Mending Pill.

But the black-skinned old man's technique on the opposite side was strangely bizarre. As soon as his demon corpse was released, the opponent's green threads would immediately entangle it, as if they knew in advance, making it impossible to break free. This made him equally hate the black-skinned old man and Man Huzi to the bone.

In fact, it wasn't just Ancestor Jiyin who was in this predicament; most of the others were in similar situations.

On one hand, they tried every possible means to entangle their opponents, and on the other hand, they racked their brains to find other ways to seize the treasure.

But unfortunately, the old veterans here were all extremely cunning. No one could get what they desired.

After all, entangling an opponent was much simpler than shaking them off.

While the Nascent Soul stage cultivators in the sky were locked in a chaotic battle, no one noticed Han Li, who was originally by the barrier, his face full of complex emotions.

He had actually survived the Star Palace elder's sword thrust through his heart, which greatly surprised even himself.

After all, he had taken a direct blow from a Nascent Soul stage cultivator's magic treasure.

But when he recovered and looked at his chest, he realized that he had been saved by the "Imperial Scale Armor," temporarily borrowed from Man Huzi.

His outer clothing was already charred black and only half remained, but the silver scales underneath shimmered. The precious armor was slightly dented at the point of impact.

Seeing this, Han Li secretly rejoiced. Fortunately, he knew the dangers within the Void Heaven Hall. After checking the armor with his divine sense to ensure there were no issues, he had put it on close to his body early on.

Now, it had indeed saved his life once.

However, Han Li also clearly understood that the greatest contributor to his survival from that white rainbow strike was the red and yellow jade Ruyi.

When he had barely managed to block with the jade Ruyi, he vaguely saw a silver wolf head extending from within the Ruyi. It was this wolf head that helped him dissipate most of the white rainbow's power.

Otherwise, even though the "Imperial Scale Armor" offered astonishing defense, it would never have been able to take such a direct hit and remain unharmed. He would have been gravely injured, if not instantly killed.

Han Li wanted to thoroughly study the true effects of the jade Ruyi, but this was certainly not a good time. He simply put it back into his storage bag for safekeeping.

Only then did he feel an intense pain in the tiger's mouth area of his palm.

Han Li winced slightly, and with a flash of white light from both hands, the wound healed at a visible rate.

At the same time, he vigilantly scanned the battle in the sky and the tragically dead Blood Jade Spider corpse on the altar.

A flicker of sadness and gloom crossed Han Li's eyes. Suddenly, his eyebrows twitched, and a look of determination appeared on his face.

He quietly flew along the edge of the high platform's barrier towards the distant stone steps.

Relying on his extraordinary memory, Han Li believed that as long as the mechanical puppets were not redeployed too quickly, he could risk retreating to the first floor along the original path.

This was far better than foolishly staying put and being manipulated by this group of old Nascent Soul stage demons.

After all, the Blood Jade Spider he had brought out was dead, and its value had completely disappeared. Without his protective charm, he had no intention of entrusting his life to the sudden benevolence of others.

It was better to control his own destiny!

Moreover, since the Void Heaven Cauldron had not been successfully retrieved, the old demons who ultimately failed to obtain the Heaven-Mending Pill would surely be seething with pent-up frustration. There was a high chance they would take it out on him.

Thinking this, Han Li's movements became even more stealthy, retreating silently. But he had only flown about ten yards and was about to accelerate recklessly when a voice echoed in his ear.

"Han Li, where are you going?"

Xuan Gu's voice was not loud, and it was calm and indifferent. But it was clear enough for Jiyin and others in the sky to hear perfectly.

Immediately, the icy gazes of Jiyin, Man Huzi, and the others swept over Han Li.

Han Li's body froze, and he stopped in place.

Xuan Gu was one thing, but Han Li, having witnessed the power of Nascent Soul stage cultivators, had no confidence whatsoever in dodging a full-power strike from these old monsters.

After all, breaking through the entrance barrier would still cause a slight delay. That brief moment would be enough for Jiyin to kill him multiple times over.

Looking at the faintly visible stone steps in the distance, Han Li let out a bitter laugh. He slowly retreated back to his original position.

Seeing this, Xuan Gu, who had been monitoring Han Li with his divine sense, revealed a cold sneer on his lips.

He was clearly at ease dealing with Wu Chou, yet he showed no intention of shaking him off to retrieve the Heaven-Mending Pill, for reasons unknown.

This made the returning Han Li glare at him hatefully, and a hint of doubt also rose in his heart. "Man Huzi, if you don't step aside for this Sect Master, don't blame me for using the Heavennet True Thunder!" Wan Tianming saw the five-colored light cluster not far below, but every time he tried to approach, he was fiercely repelled by Man Huzi's golden hand. After several failed attempts, he finally threatened in a fit of rage.

"Heavennet True Thunder! Jiyin and Qingyi might fear this item, but this great lord would like to see how powerful this thunder is. I'm just afraid fellow Daoist won't be willing to show me!" Man Huzi was startled at first upon hearing this, but then he scoffed indifferently. He clearly didn't believe the other party would actually use such a treasure.

"Good, good! Man Huzi, you've forced this Sect Master's hand. I'll let you witness the true power of the Heavennet True Thunder!" Wan Tianming's face was ashen, like oil on fire. After casting a greedy glance at the five-colored light cluster, a fierce look finally appeared as he gritted his teeth and spoke.

Then, without further hesitation, he slapped the top of his head. As a result, with a clear ringing sound, a purple light radiated from his crown, and then a two-inch tall infant appeared three feet above his head.

The infant was fair and tender, entwined with purple light, and even more astonishingly, its appearance was identical to Wan Tianming's. Furthermore, the infant held a spherical purple bead in each hand, crystal clear and warm to the touch.

"Nascent Soul Exiting the Body! Wan Tianming, do you truly wish for your soul and spirit to be destroyed?" Man Huzi's previously indifferent expression suddenly changed dramatically, and he spoke grimly, his eyes gleaming.

"If I don't obtain the Heaven-Mending Pill, my grand limit will similarly arrive. What difference does it make dying a bit sooner or a bit later? At most, consider it fellow Daoist Man helping me with military dissolution!" A faint, indistinct voice came from the opposite side. It was the purple-light-shrouded infant speaking, but even these few words made it gasp, seemingly with great difficulty.

Meanwhile, Wan Tianming's physical body, the moment the infant appeared, had already closed its eyes and remained motionless, as if unconscious.

(I have to go to my parents' house tonight. Whether there will be another chapter tonight depends on when I return. I estimate the chances are slim! During this special period, I hope everyone can be understanding!)