Chapter 1522: Blade and Sword Combined Attack

"Hmph, you weren't late. We toiled for half a day, and you got a good deal. We absolutely cannot allow that monstrous creature to live."

Ye Yan said with a cold expression. The Netherworld Spiders multiply quickly and possess extremely high defense. If Sun Tianhu were to subdue this demon, the Myriad Beasts Island would surely see a significant increase in strength. However, his concern wasn't just that, but also the potential loss of control over a fifth-tier Netherworld Spider.

Only objects or flames of extreme yang and rigidity, or extremely potent lightning, could restrain this creature. There are fewer than ten such treasures or flames in the entire East Faction Realm. If a fifth-tier Netherworld Spider were allowed to survive and mutate again, what could possibly restrain it then?

For the sake of all living beings, the fifth-tier Netherworld Spider must not be allowed to live.

"Let's eliminate the other Netherworld Spiders first! Don't let them escape the Myriad Puppet Mountain Range, or they'll be difficult to deal with."

Sun Tianhu changed the subject, his gaze shifting to the other Netherworld Spiders.

With a flick of his wrist, a silver light shot out, transforming into a golden roc with a ten-zhang wingspan. The roc's head was incredibly small, and its light green claws were as sharp as sickles, glinting with a chilling light.

This was a fourth-tier superior Golden-Winged Thunder Roc. Sun Tianhu grew up on Myriad Beasts Island, and his ancestors for seven generations were disciples of the island. This Golden-Winged Thunder Roc had been passed down for four generations, finally reaching the fourth-tier superior rank by his generation.

The Golden-Winged Thunder Roc let out a resounding cry. With a flap of its wings, it soared into the sky. A thunderous roar filled the air, and massive golden lightning bolts appeared in the void. Soon, a golden thundercloud, over a hundred zhang wide, materialized out of thin air, crackling with thunder and lightning.

After the booming thunder, dense golden lightning bolts shot out, striking the Netherworld Spiders below. The spiders, hit by the golden lightning, shrieked in agony, their exoskeletons charred black.

Ye Yan and the others also launched attacks on the remaining Netherworld Spiders. Without the fifth-tier Netherworld Spider, the swarm was leaderless and fought independently.

With the addition of the Jade-Eyed Golden Crow and the Golden-Winged Thunder Roc to the battle, the Netherworld Spiders were no match. The Jade-Eyed Golden Crow, in particular, with a powerful flap of its massive golden wings, sent out dozens of golden fireballs that struck the Netherworld Spiders, instantly reducing them to ashes.

"I'll go inside and see if Junior Nephew Wang and the others have sealed the spatial node."

Liu Ye said this, transforming into a red streak of light and flying towards the Puppet Emperor Palace.

Ye Yan remained outside, directing the cultivators to eliminate the Netherworld Spiders.

Inside the secret realm, Wang Qingshan, Master Qingxu, Song Xiruo, Lei Yiming, and Han Tianxuan surrounded and attacked a mutated fourth-tier superior Netherworld Spider.

This Netherworld Spider's defense was incredibly strong. Even when the Green Lotus Karmic Fire or the Brahma True Fire landed on it, it only elicited pained shrieks.

A piercing shriek echoed, and the Netherworld Spider unleashed a golden, shimmering sound wave that surged towards the five cultivators.

Upon hearing the sound, their heads throbbed as if they were about to split open. By the time they recovered their senses, the golden sound wave had already reached them.

The five cultivators were sent flying backward like broken kites, spitting blood incessantly.

Seizing this opportunity, the Netherworld Spider transformed into a golden streak of light and darted away.

Its speed was extraordinary, reaching the exit in an instant.

Lei Yiming snorted coldly, and the Netherworld Spider abruptly halted.

A flicker of surprise appeared in Wang Qingshan's eyes. If his guess was correct, the Nine Nether Sect had mastered some kind of divine sense attack secret art, very likely the "Nine Revolutions God Forging Art." This divine sense technique originated from the Puppet Emperor, and the founding patriarchs of the Nine Nether Sect, Three Flame Palace, and Sacred Talisman Palace were all disciples of the Puppet Emperor, so it was not surprising for the Nine Nether Sect to possess this art.

Lei Yiming, as the Vice Sect Master of the Nine Nether Sect, cultivating the "Nine Revolutions God Forging Art" was also natural. However, this meant Wang Qingshan would need to be more wary of Lei Yiming, as in a confrontation between experts, victory or defeat could be decided in an instant.

"Man and Saber as One!"

Master Qingxu tossed his golden戒刀 (Buddhist ring-handled broadsword) forward, and his entire being transformed into a golden light that merged into the broadsword. The golden broadsword extended a golden saber light several feet long, transforming into a golden rainbow that shot directly towards the Netherworld Spider. As the golden rainbow passed, the air tore with a harsh whistling sound.

The Netherworld Spider sprayed countless golden spider silk threads, wrapping itself entirely.

"Clang!"

With a muffled thud, all the golden spider silk snapped. The golden long rainbow struck the Netherworld Spider's body, producing a dull clang of metal on metal.

"Man and Sword as One!"

Wang Qingshan uttered a low cry, and his entire being merged into the Green Lotus Sword, transforming into a green long rainbow that shot out, instantly arriving before the Netherworld Spider.

"Clang!"

Another muffled thud. Two tiny cracks appeared on the Netherworld Spider's surface.

Previously, Wang Qingshan had used the Man and Sword as One secret art to eliminate a fourth-tier superior Netherworld Spider, and that was with the cooperation of Lei Yiming and Song Xiruo. Now, he and the Seven Absolutes Saber Emperor were facing a mutated fourth-tier superior Netherworld Spider, yet they couldn't deal with it. This showed how incredibly resilient the mutated Netherworld Spider's defense was.

"Break!"

Wang Qingshan and the Seven Absolutes Saber Emperor shouted almost simultaneously. The green long rainbow and the golden rainbow instantly expanded greatly, and the cracks on the Netherworld Spider's body rapidly widened.

A thick five-colored lightning bolt descended from the sky, striking the Netherworld Spider. A house-sized golden fireball hurtled over, smashing into the Netherworld Spider. Golden flames and five-colored lightning engulfed the spider's body.

Boom!

The green long rainbow and the golden rainbow flew out. The Netherworld Spider disintegrated into a shower of blood. A miniature Netherworld Spider flew out, and a small, shimmering green tower descended from the sky, collecting the spider's spirit.

With a flash of green light, the green long rainbow transformed back into Wang Qingshan and the Azure Glazed Sword.

He beckoned to the small green tower, which transformed into a green light and disappeared into his sleeve.

"Our Wang family needs demon beast spirits to refine puppet beasts. I'll take this demon beast spirit. The other materials belong to fellow Daoists."

Wang Qingshan cupped his fists and said, his tone sincere.

On this trip to the Northern Frontier, Wang Qingshan obtained more than ten fourth-tier Netherworld Spider spirits. Presumably, Wang Changsheng would surely be able to refine another fourth-tier puppet beast.

"Fellow Daoist Wang traveled thousands of miles to the Northern Frontier to eliminate demons; we are extremely grateful. Taking a demon beast spirit is nothing."

Song Xiruo said nonchalantly. After this battle, the Ten Major Sects of the Northern Frontier would surely reward contributions, and Wang Qingshan's share would not be small.

Having eliminated the Netherworld Spiders, they also obtained many refining materials. The silk and legs of the mutated Netherworld Spider were excellent materials for refining artifacts.

Lei Yiming nodded, smiling, "Indeed! This time, we also owe a great deal to Master Qingxu. If Master Qingxu hadn't come to support us, we wouldn't have been able to eliminate these Netherworld Spiders so easily."

Master Qingxu's true identity was the Seven Absolutes Saber Emperor. He rarely suffered defeats, and the number of Nascent Soul cultivators who could defeat him could be counted on five fingers.

"Amitābha, compassionate Buddha. This humble monk has completed his task and should leave. May you all fare well."

Master Qingxu pressed his palms together, transforming into a golden rainbow and departing.

"Wait, Master Qingxu! Fellow Daoist Zhou Yunxiao has been looking for you. May I convey a message to him?"

Wang Qingshan shouted loudly towards the retreating Master Qingxu.

"There is no longer a person named Seven Absolutes Saber Emperor in this world, only Qingxu. This humble monk no longer concerns himself with worldly affairs and wishes not to be disturbed. Fellow Daoist Wang, please convey to him that our master-disciple緣分 (karma/fate) has ended. If he is truly sincere, let him guard the Great Yan Dynasty well, and this humble monk will be content."

After saying this, Master Qingxu transformed into a golden streak of light and disappeared into the horizon.

At this moment, Liu Ye flew in.

"How is it, Junior Nephew Wang? Is the spatial node sealed?"

Liu Ye asked somewhat nervously.