Chapter 2162: Success

Chapter 1044

It was hard to imagine being torn to shreds even by heavenly lightning.

A single palm print tore through the lightning. Venerable Ye appeared, his expression grim and murderous.

On the hand that tore through the lightning, he wore a white glove, delicate and fine, woven like silken threads. A galaxy was inscribed on its back, while the sun and moon were held within its palm.

This was an extraordinary treasure, likely not from this world. Galaxies orbited around his palm, and the sun and moon shone together. The lightning spell was shattered, preventing anything from approaching him.

His entire body was scorched black, his skin clearly bearing the marks left by the 'Lightning Control Art,' but it didn't appear as severe as one might expect. However, these were merely superficial appearances. Venerable Ye had once again broken free from the seal, forcibly using the extraordinary treasure to escape, paying an unimaginable price that was not visible on the surface.

His gaze, sharp as knives, fixed on Qin Sang.

"The old fox certainly had a trick up his sleeve!" Qin Sang was both shocked and enraged. Being stared at by Venerable Ye, Qin Sang felt a chill run down his spine.

Noticing the dazzling escape light emanating from Qin Sang, a flicker of surprise crossed Venerable Ye's eyes. Seizing the remaining momentum, he stomped his foot and gave chase at a speed even greater than Qin Sang's.

Within the dense cave, another heart-stopping chase unfolded, terrifying all who witnessed it. One party's escape technique was superb; no wonder he dared to snatch treasures from a Nascent Soul cultivator. The other party, seemingly lacking refined escape techniques, was nonetheless superior.

The distance between the two rapidly closed. A strong gust of wind assailed him from behind, making Qin Sang's scalp tingle.

Finally, Qin Sang successfully rushed to the cave entrance, where Ming Wei was waiting for him. Without hesitation, he charged into the cave, simultaneously casting a series of hand seals.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

One after another, demonic banners shot up from the ground. They had been lurking for a long time and were finally put to use. In an instant, the demonic banners formed a formation, and the Nine Nether Demonic Flame surged out, its fierce aura reaching the heavens.

"Go!"

Before the demonic flames could fully coalesce, Qin Sang formed a seal and directed them backward. He then swept up all the demonic banners and rushed deeper into the cave, where he saw a frantic-looking Ming Wei.

Whoosh!

The Nine Nether Demonic Flame burst out of the cave. Venerable Ye, who had been close behind, bore the brunt of the attack. Upon seeing the overwhelming Nine Nether Demonic Flame and sensing its aura, Venerable Ye first froze in surprise, then his expression changed drastically as he exclaimed, "True Demonic Flame!"

He stopped abruptly, his hand bearing the extraordinary treasure hastily brought across his chest. He fully activated the treasure to protect himself, seemingly extremely wary of the Nine Nether Demonic Flame.

Boom!

The demonic flame collided with the palm print. Rocks crumbled, and demonic flames flew wildly. The palm print dimmed, the galaxy shattered, and the sun and moon lost their luster. The extraordinary treasure in Venerable Ye's hand melted away like ice and snow. Having been used twice in quick succession, it was now almost depleted.

Amidst the chaotic scene, Venerable Ye's furious roar echoed. "It's all a facade! Not true Demonic Flame!"

Ignoring his distress, he activated the remaining power of the extraordinary treasure, breaking through the Nine Nether Demonic Flame's blockade, only to find the cave empty.

Ming Wei, following Qin Sang's instructions, had been waiting at the cave entrance. She had witnessed Venerable Ye's attack firsthand, and all her doubts about Qin Sang's words vanished. Instead, she began to worry whether he would act, if he could succeed, and if he would manage to seize the Soul Cleansing Liquid as promised and share a bottle with her.

Then she saw Qin Sang decisively make his move. His use of lightning spells, corpse refining, spirit beasts, and escape techniques, all linked together, forcibly snatched the Soul Cleansing Liquid and even almost cost Venerable Ye his life. As expected, a Nascent Soul Ancestor was indeed not so easy to deal with.

Knowing her significant responsibility, Ming Wei immediately retreated, activated the Life Talisman, and waited for Qin Sang to return. Their eyes met. Seeing that Ming Wei had not fled the battle, Qin Sang felt a sense of relief and offered a faint smile.

At this moment, a wave of emptiness swept through his body. Activating the formation of nine demonic banners had completely drained the small amount of true essence he had just recovered with spirit pills. Fortunately, this true essence was just enough to power a single strike of the Nine Nether Demonic Flame; otherwise, he would have been forced to consume another drop of Three-Light Jade Liquid.

Seeing Qin Sang arrive, Ming Wei could not hide the excitement in her eyes and immediately activated the Life Talisman. The Life Talisman glowed faintly, revealing a complex ancient character on its body, representing 'Life.' Immediately after, a gentle radiance transformed into a halo, enveloping both of them.

Finally, Qin Sang ordered the Fiend Corpse to charge deep into the cave, and Ming Wei also set up some contingencies. Then, the two of them vanished. Deep within the cave, the Fiend Corpse and puppets created chaos. Along the various passages, a mix of energies made it impossible to identify anything.

Venerable Ye stood at the cave entrance, his search fruitless. Just then, the long-bearded old man and others finally caught up. Unsure of the final outcome, they all looked at Venerable Ye, hesitant to speak. Noticing the expression on their master's face, they grew increasingly uneasy.

Their master had even sacrificed an extraordinary treasure to forcibly break the seal; could he still not have managed to stop the opponent? Had three bottles of Soul Cleansing Liquid just been snatched away, right before their eyes?

"Master, what do we do now?" the long-bearded old man whispered, gesturing behind him, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

The cultivators in the dense cave were all shrewd individuals. They had initially been deterred by the tragic fates of Blood Bat and others, not daring to contend with a Nascent Soul cultivator. When Qin Sang made his move, the situation changed rapidly, making them even more hesitant to act, and it was over before they could react.

Now, they were gradually coming to their senses. In the trial realm, Nascent Soul Ancestors were not as terrifying as they seemed. At this moment, three bottles of Soul Cleansing Liquid had been taken by Qin Sang, their whereabouts unknown, but one bottle had been snatched by the charming woman.

Numerous malicious gazes fell upon the charming woman and her companions. Everyone began to stir, and figures within the dense cave slowly converged, forming a circle.

Giving up one bottle of Soul Cleansing Liquid was a decision Qin Sang made after discussing it with Bai. If necessary, they wouldn't hesitate to discard another bottle. Helping them break through was only one reason. If all four bottles of Soul Cleansing Liquid had been taken by Qin Sang, others would have no reason to fight among themselves.

Other cultivators, seeing no opportunity, would not bother them even if they discerned Venerable Ye's true strength. They might even unite against a common enemy and search for Qin Sang's whereabouts together. If Venerable Ye were to persist and actually discover something, that would be unfortunate.

Now, by sacrificing one bottle of Soul Cleansing Liquid, Venerable Ye and his group had become the common target. If they could first force this major enemy, Venerable Ye, to retreat, Qin Sang and his companions would be much safer, making it an absolutely worthwhile trade.

"Give me the Soul Cleansing Liquid," Venerable Ye said to the charming woman. The charming woman bit her lip, unwilling to comply, but as her eyes met Venerable Ye's, she was suddenly startled and hastily handed over the Soul Cleansing Liquid.

"Go!" Venerable Ye glanced back, his eyes chillingly cold. The cultivators who had surrounded them felt their hearts jump.

"Master, are we just giving up like this?" The burly man was extremely reluctant. The Soul Cleansing Liquid was crucial for forming a Nascent Soul, a chance that came once in a century!

"Hmph! The few techniques that person employed are far beyond what an ordinary person could possess. His plan was meticulous; if I hadn't been here, all the Soul Cleansing Liquid would probably be his. These secret arts couldn't have been created out of thin air. Mobilize the Merchant Alliance; it won't be hard to trace his identity. Then, we'll make him spit it all back, principal and interest!" Venerable Ye said coldly, then darted into a passage.

Maiden Su secretly wondered how Qin Sang had managed to escape the pursuit, and her tense mind finally relaxed.