Chapter 1205: Cooperating to Retrieve the Treasure

In a long, narrow valley, Wang Tianwen stood on a massive yellow boulder, while tens of thousands of black ants frantically attacked him.

Not far away, a black python over ten zhang long lay on the ground, its body split in two.

The black ants varied in size; the smallest were fist-sized, while the largest measured about one zhang. They spewed black poisonous mist and black flames from their mouths.

Wang Tianwen brandished the silver jade brush in his hand. One by one, crimson fire crows formed in the air, flapping their wings and swooping towards the black demonic ants.

A continuous roar filled the air, and heat waves rolled forth.

The number of black demonic ants was simply overwhelming. Low-level demonic ants were manageable, but high-grade second-tier demonic ants showed no fear of the crimson fire crows. Two third-tier demonic ants circled high above, searching for an opening.

Wang Tianwen frowned deeply. He had just dealt with a third-tier demonic python, only to attract a swarm of demonic ants. This wasn't even the most troublesome part; according to his information, many Core Formation cultivators had entered this forbidden area, and the explosions from battles could easily attract other cultivators.

This was a forbidden area. If he had bad luck and encountered demonic cultivators, a major battle would be unavoidable.

The silver jade brush in Wang Tianwen's hand glowed intensely. As he waved it in the air, space itself twisted and warped.

Soon after, hundreds of white lotus flowers appeared in the air, emitting a bone-chilling cold.

The hundreds of white lotus flowers seemed to be rooted in the air, completely motionless.

"Go!"

With a low shout from Wang Tianwen, the hundreds of white lotus flowers spun rapidly, their size increasing as they flew towards the swarm of black demonic ants.

The black demonic ants quickly spewed black flames, striking at the white lotus flowers.

Boom!

After a series of explosions, a large number of white lotus flowers burst open, unleashing a vast expanse of cold air. The white cold air boiled and churned like scalding water, enveloping thousands of black demonic ants. One by one, the black demonic ants fell to the ground, frozen solid and unable to move.

A clear bird cry rang out. A white peacock over ten zhang in size flew in, pouncing on the two third-tier demonic ants. The two third-tier demonic ants tried to evade, but points of white light suddenly appeared above their heads, transforming into a white giant hand several zhang large that instantly grabbed both of them.

Taking this opportunity, the white peacock flew forward and crashed into the two third-tier demonic ants.

Boom!

The two third-tier demonic ants froze at a visible rate, turning into two giant ice sculptures that fell from mid-air.

The next moment, a massive green seal descended from the sky.

A large crater was smashed into the ground, and the two third-tier demonic ants perished.

Wang Tianwen breathed a sigh of relief, muttering to himself, "It's finally over. I wonder how Seventh Uncle-Grandfather is doing."

Before entering the forbidden area, Wang Tianwen had learned that Wang Qingshan had also entered this forbidden area.

The ground began to shake violently. In the distance, a massive crimson mushroom cloud appeared high in the sky, which Wang Tianwen saw clearly.

He quickly put away his magic treasures and the corpses of the third-tier demonic ants, then flew towards the crimson mushroom cloud.

Sword Peak, Bluestone Plaza.

Nine green flying swords lay shattered, scattered on the ground.

Wang Qingshan's face was pale. He sat cross-legged on the ground, rapidly forming hand seals. Streaks of spell seals struck a misty green flying sword. The Azure Glass Sword was stuck in the ground nearby; its blade had over a dozen finger-thick nicks, and its spiritual light was dim.

"Rise!"

With a low shout from Wang Qingshan and a change in his hand seals, the green flying sword burst forth with dazzling green light, soaring into the air and circling around Wang Qingshan erratically.

Wang Qingshan raised his hand, and the green flying sword flew into it, emitting sharp sword cries, clearly imbued with sentience.

"From now on, I'll call you Azure Lotus Sword! It's fitting, as I come from the Wang Clan of Azure Lotus. I hope we can go further together in the cultivation world." Wang Qingshan gently stroked the blade, muttering to himself.

To subdue this Azure Lotus Sword, Wang Qingshan had destroyed a set of second-tier flying swords, incurring significant losses.

Of course, had he not comprehended sword intent, subduing this Azure Lotus Sword would have been quite difficult. With his comprehension of sword intent, the flying sword was more inclined towards him. The old man in golden robes couldn't pull out the Azure Lotus Sword because it hadn't recognized him.

Sentient flying swords chose their masters, unlike ordinary flying swords that had no choice.

Boom!

A massive crimson mushroom cloud suddenly rose high in the sky, which Wang Qingshan could see clearly.

The crimson mushroom cloud was tens of zhang large, making it very conspicuous.

Wang Qingshan put away the Azure Lotus Sword and the Azure Glass Sword, collected the belongings of the three golden-robed elders, and then ran down the mountain.

There was no aerial restriction array at the foot of the mountain, so Wang Qingshan transformed into a streak of green escape light and shot through the air.

Half a quarter of an hour later, Wang Qingshan's speed suddenly slowed, and he slowly descended onto an open clearing.

Five Core Formation cultivators stood at the foot of a tall peak. Their expressions varied.

"Oh, Tianwen, why are you here?" Wang Qingshan spotted Wang Tianwen and said with some surprise.

"Seventh Uncle-Grandfather, I've finally found you!" Wang Tianwen's face lit up with joy, and he transmitted a message to Wang Qingshan: "Seventh Uncle-Grandfather, it's a long story. I..."

He truthfully recounted what had happened. There was no need for him to hide anything from Wang Qingshan.

Learning that this was a forbidden area sealing a demonic cultivator, Wang Qingshan felt a shock in his heart. He had already found it somewhat strange that this place didn't look like a Soul Formation cultivator's meditation cave in any way, with fourth-tier demonic beasts, Sword Peak, and spirit treasures. It turned out to be a forbidden area all along.

"Tianwen, what's going on here?" Wang Qingshan pointed at the tall peak, asking with some confusion.

"Someone broke through a restriction and triggered the array, causing this phenomenon," Wang Tianwen explained.

"It's quite lively here! Oh, Fellow Daoist Wang is here too!" A joyful male voice suddenly rang out. A streak of green escape light flew from the distance. Soon after, the green light stopped, revealing a massive green cloud. Miao Jiale and a benevolent-looking elder in green robes stood atop it.

Miao Jiale's aura was significantly stronger than before, and her face was filled with joy, evidently having obtained something valuable.

"Fellow Daoist Miao, Fellow Daoist Wang, the restrictions here are quite formidable. How about we cooperate to retrieve the treasure? If we get it, we'll split it evenly," a beautiful young woman in a blue dress enthusiastically suggested. Two Core Formation cultivators had rushed up the mountain earlier, triggered the restrictions, and then there had been no further movement. It was unknown if they had died within the restrictions or obtained treasure.

"Cooperate for treasure? Apologies, but I only wish to cooperate with Fellow Daoist Wang. Fellow Daoist Wang, what do you say?" Miao Jiale looked at Wang Qingshan, asking with a smile.

"Alright, but I'll need to bring a companion," Wang Qingshan said, pointing to Wang Tianwen. Miao Jiale did not object and agreed.

Just like that, the four of them walked up the mountain. The other four Core Formation cultivators exchanged glances. They ultimately decided not to follow, instead guarding the foot of the mountain, hoping to pick up any scraps.

Wang Qingshan and Miao Jiale were not weak in strength. If they followed them to search for treasure and a dispute arose, they would definitely be at a disadvantage. It was better to stay here first and wait for Wang Qingshan and the others to clear the obstacles before following.