Chapter 2065: See When to Stop, Human Relations

Two flood dragons roared angrily and charged straight at them. Simultaneously, five other high-grade Fifth-rank demonic beasts also rushed forward.

Before the demonic beasts even got close, a barrage of spells flew towards them.

Long Yunzhen quickly formed a hand seal, sending two Fifth-rank spirit beasts to meet the attack.

A brilliant golden light radiated from Long Yunxin's body. A miniature flood dragon emerged, continuously coiling around him. With a flash of golden light, the miniature flood dragon flew out, and after a blur, its size rapidly expanded, transforming into a golden flood dragon over a thousand zhang long, which then charged forward.

Spiritual lights intertwined in a dazzling display. Their combined strength was considerable, but facing the attacks of seven high-grade Fifth-rank demonic beasts, they found themselves struggling significantly.

Learning from their previous experience, the seven demonic beasts were more vigilant this time. Long Yunxin and Long Yunzhen used their Demonic Sealing Restrictive Light to immobilize one flood dragon, but before they could deal with it, a barrage of spells flew towards them.

These demonic beasts were difficult to injure with spirit treasures. If Long Yunxin were to face one alone, he naturally wouldn't fear it, but in their current situation, it was hard to say.

After a short while, the blue Thunder Eagle was injured. A large number of its feathers fell off, leaving it covered in blood and its aura significantly weakened.

"Brother, we're no match for them. Let's give up."

Long Yunzhen transmitted her voice, saying, "One should know their limitations. If we truly push on, we might suffer heavy losses. Even if we manage to pass this challenge, it won't necessarily prove us superior to Ye Tianxue. This is Taiyang Sect's home ground, and there's no need to steal Ye Tianxue's thunder."

An angry dragon roar echoed as the Demonic Sealing Restrictive Light suddenly shattered, allowing the Fifth-rank flood dragon to break free.

Clearly, the Demonic Sealing Restrictive Light had a flaw; it couldn't immobilize demonic beasts for too long.

"We give up."

Long Yunxin sighed inwardly and announced loudly.

As soon as he spoke, the seven demonic beasts vanished completely.

"What a pity," someone said. "Seven high-grade Fifth-rank demonic beasts are too difficult to deal with. If one were to attempt the challenge alone, they might succeed."

"It's difficult for a single person to reach the fifty-fourth floor," another replied. "Currently, very few people have even managed to pass the fiftieth floor."

"From this perspective, it's truly impressive that Fairy Ye cleared eighteen floors in one go."

The cultivators discussed animatedly, expressing their own opinions.

"Fellow Daoist Long and Fairy Long truly live up to their reputable family background," someone commented. "If it were me, I'd definitely try to push through! The first place prize is a complete set of Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures. To know when to advance and when to retreat, to understand priorities at such a young age, I am truly ashamed of myself! Their future achievements will be limitless."

Lan Fukong's face showed approval as he praised them.

Long Yunzhen and Long Yunxin flew out of the Qianyang Pagoda and landed on the ground.

They looked towards the Qianyang Pagoda. By this time, not many people were still challenging the tower; Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had already reached the fifty-third floor.

Their opponents were five high-grade Fifth-rank demonic beasts: a golden centipede, a red fire python, a yellow giant tiger, a silver giant turtle, and a golden Thunder Eagle.

Wang Changsheng summoned six Sea-Stabilizing Pearls. As he formed a hand seal, the pearls spun rapidly, and countless torrents of seawater surged forth, forming a thick blue water curtain that enveloped both of them.

Wang Ruyan took out her Red Dust Flute, placed it to her lips, and a cheerful flute melody began to play.

The five demonic beasts frantically attacked the blue water curtain, and a dense spiritual light engulfed it. However, it was useless. The blue water curtain's defense was formidable, rendering these attacks completely ineffective.

After a quarter of an hour, the five demonic beasts suddenly began to attack and kill each other.

"An illusion!"

Long Qingyang exclaimed in surprise. While knowing oneself and one's enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles, some divine abilities were notoriously difficult to counter, such as sound wave attacks and illusions. There were simply too few treasures or divine abilities capable of countering them.

After a while, only the golden Thunder Eagle remained among the five demonic beasts.

The blue water curtain suddenly dispersed, and a vast ocean surged forth, transforming into a massive, shimmering blue hand that crushed the golden Thunder Eagle to smithereens.

"Brilliant, truly brilliant!" exclaimed Lan Fukong. "As expected of the elite disciples of Zhenhai Palace, they are incredibly powerful."

Lan Fukong cheered repeatedly, overjoyed, as if he himself had just cleared the fifty-third floor.

A golden mist rose from beneath their feet, transporting Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to the fifty-fourth floor.

Only five cultivators in the Spirit Transformation stage had reached this floor. The other Spirit Transformation cultivators either lacked sufficient spiritual power or were too weak.

A dazzling spiritual light flared in the void as seven Fifth-rank demonic beasts appeared.

Wang Changsheng repeated his previous tactic, summoning six Sea-Stabilizing Pearls. The pearls spun rapidly, and countless torrents of seawater surged forth, forming a thick blue water curtain that enveloped them.

The seven high-grade Fifth-rank demonic beasts attacked them simultaneously, and a dense spiritual light of spells once again engulfed the blue water curtain.

Long Yunxin and Long Yunzhen's gazes were solemn. They had personally tested it and knew that relying solely on defensive spirit treasures couldn't withstand seven high-grade Fifth-rank demonic beasts.

The two massive flood dragons crashed into the blue water curtain, which immediately caved in. Two gaps appeared in the blue light barrier, and the two flood dragons surged through these openings into the blue water curtain.

The gaps on the surface of the blue water curtain quickly healed and disappeared.

True Monarch Taiyang narrowed his eyes, a dazzling golden light flaring within them. He could clearly see a ball of white flame emerging from Wang Changsheng's right fist as he smashed it towards a silver flood dragon.

Countless silver electric arcs surged across the silver flood dragon's body as its massive dragon claws swatted at Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

An astonishing sight appeared: the silver flood dragon's claws rapidly froze, and the ice quickly spread across its body.

A blinding blue blade light swept out, and the silver flood dragon instantly shattered, dissolving into specks of spiritual light and vanishing from sight.

The other red flood dragon was entangled by two Fifth-rank puppet beasts and couldn't break free.

The red flood dragon spewed rolling flames, engulfing the figures of Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

A dazzling blue light shone within the sea of fire. Wherever the blue light passed, the flames receded. Soon, the blue light reached the red flood dragon, revealing Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng was enveloped in a ball of white flame, and the red flames couldn't harm him at all.

He swung the Grand Void Spirit-Slaying Saber, striking the red flood dragon's head. With a clang, sparks flew, and a stream of white flame spread from the saber blade to the red flood dragon's head. The red flood dragon's head rapidly froze, and the ice continuously spread, freezing the entire red flood dragon.

A wave of blue sound swept over, the ice shattered, and the flood dragon dissolved into specks of spiritual light.

The illusionary demonic beasts were still very different from real ones. If they were true high-grade Fifth-rank flood dragons, they wouldn't be so easy to deal with.

With the two Fifth-rank flood dragons dealt with, the remaining five Fifth-rank demonic beasts would be easier to handle.

Wang Ruyan played the Red Dust Flute, while Wang Changsheng controlled the six Sea-Stabilizing Pearls to block the attacks of the five Fifth-rank demonic beasts.

After a short while, the five Fifth-rank demonic beasts attacked each other, eventually leaving only the golden giant python, which was no match for them and was also dealt with.

"A complete set of Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures! As expected of a Zhenhai Palace disciple."

True Monarch Taiyang nodded subtly. Ordinary Spirit Transformation cultivators typically did not possess complete sets of Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures, but since Wang Changsheng was a Zhenhai Palace disciple, it was understandable.

"We forfeit the challenge."

Wang Changsheng announced loudly. Having cleared the fifty-fourth floor, they had already done very well, and there was no need to compete with Ye Tianxue for first place. Cultivating immortals was not merely about fighting; it was more about human relations and etiquette.

If a Body Integration cultivator from Zhenhai Palace were present, they could contend for first place, but now, there was no need.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan flew out of the Qianyang Pagoda and landed on the plaza. The cultivators watching had varied expressions: envy, admiration, and apprehension.

"Haha, I knew Fellow Daoist Wang and Madam Wang possessed extraordinary strength," Lan Fukong chuckled. "Clearing eighteen floors in a row has truly broadened my horizons. I am deeply impressed, truly impressed."

Lan Fukong chuckled and praised them.

He himself didn't participate in the challenge; he would praise anyone who did.

"Little Friend Wang, Little Friend Wang, well done," True Monarch Taiyang said. "Both you and Tianxue have cleared the fifty-fourth floor, making it hard to tell who is superior. Why don't you spar a bit and see who is more powerful?"

True Monarch Taiyang's tone was warm.

"Senior Zhao, you jest," Wang Changsheng humbly replied. "We merely relied on the power of our treasures; we are far from being comparable to Fairy Ye."

Wang Changsheng humbly replied, tactfully declining the suggestion.

"Indeed!" Wang Ruyan added. "Grandmaster Chen often teaches us that there is always a higher heaven beyond the sky and more capable people beyond people. Today, we have truly witnessed it. In time, Fairy Ye will surely surpass Senior Zhao."

Wang Ruyan praised them, specifically mentioning Chen Yueying.

Body Integration cultivators often taught them, so they were naturally extraordinary.

It was rare for Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan to be so sensible, so True Monarch Taiyang didn't press the matter. He nodded and said, "In that case, let's leave it at that. Feel free to tell me if there's anything you desire."