Chapter 2600: Leaving the Heavenly Demon Cave Heaven

Wang Changsheng's brows furrowed. This was problematic; with an Integration Stage specter capable of soul attacks, they wouldn't be able to escape.

The black specter's eyes each shot out a beam of bloody light. One beam struck the Nine-Colored Lightning Python, which shrieked, its spiritual light dimming significantly.

The black flood dragon's spiritual light flared brightly as it charged towards the Nine-Colored Lightning Python.

The Nine-Colored Lightning Python was sent flying backward, transforming into a dim Nine-Colored Arrow with several tiny cracks on its surface.

The black flood dragon continuously struck the Nine-Colored Arrow, causing more and more cracks to appear on its surface.

The black specter conjured an ink-black bell. With a gentle shake, accompanied by piercing ghost wails, a murky black sound wave swept out, shattering the incoming golden sound wave.

Wang Changsheng swung the Heavenly Buddha Ruler, releasing countless golden lights that rained down on the black specter like a meteor shower.

The black specter opened its mouth and spewed out a murky black hurricane. The incoming golden lights collided with the black hurricane and instantly disintegrated, like eggs hitting a rock.

The black specter flicked its sleeve, and a white light flew out. It was a flood dragon skeleton, thousands of feet long, with black light swirling around it.

It merged into the flood dragon skeleton, and the bone dragon came to life, pouncing towards Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

Wang Changsheng made a hand seal, and countless blue mists surged around him. A vast azure ocean quickly formed around him and surged towards the bone dragon.

The bone dragon's tail suddenly swept out, shattering the vast ocean. The ocean split into two, and its thick, long tail struck the golden light, causing it to waver.

An impassioned flute sound rang out, and a misty green sound wave swept forth, only to be easily shattered by the bone dragon's bony claws.

A massive human-shaped phantom floated above Wang Changsheng's head – his Dharma Idol.

The bone dragon charged forward, completely disregarding Wang Changsheng's Dharma Idol.

After all, this was the skeleton of a seventh-tier flood dragon; even a high-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure would struggle to destroy it in a single blow. What could a mere Dharma Idol of a Void Refinement cultivator do to it?

The human-shaped phantom moved its arms and smashed them towards the bone dragon.

Rumble!

After a loud bang, a powerful shockwave erupted, causing the void to tremble and distort. The bone dragon's body began to freeze at a visible rate, the ice black in color.

The Dharma Idol, condensed from Styx Water, carried chilling attacks.

"Styx Water!"

A man's voice emanated from the bone dragon, seemingly very wary of the Styx Water.

A black ghostly fire surged from the bone dragon's surface, preventing the black ice from spreading, but it couldn't dispel it.

Both specters and Styx Water were yin-attributed; to dispel them, one needed supreme yang and potent fire, treasures, or divine abilities. The bone dragon's tail suddenly swept out, creating a loud whooshing sound.

The golden spiritual light was struck by the bone dragon's tail and warped.

At this moment, the black flood dragon had already shattered the Nine-Colored Arrow, which was reduced to scrap metal. The treasure was thus destroyed.

The bone dragon's eyes each shot out a beam of bloody light, heading straight for Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

They dared not meet it head-on; even the Demon-Slaying Arrow was destroyed when hit by the bloody light.

A misty green sound wave swept out, shattering the two beams of bloody light.

The black flood dragon descended from the sky, colliding with the golden spiritual light. This time, the golden light shattered into pieces. Wang Changsheng moved his right fist and met the attack.

With a muffled clang, Wang Changsheng was sent flying backward, a terrifying bloody gash on his hand, bleeding profusely.

The bone dragon's giant claw struck the Heavenly Buddha Bell, sending Wang Ruyan and the bell flying backward together. She spat out a mouthful of blood, her face turning pale.

The bone dragon charged forward, about to crush Wang Ruyan into a pulp.

Countless blue mists surged forth, forming a vast azure ocean that met the bone dragon.

With a thunderous roar, the bone dragon tore the azure ocean to shreds, and its giant claw struck towards Wang Ruyan.

Just then, a golden light flashed, and a giant golden wooden fish materialized out of thin air.

"Thump, thump, thump!"

A misty golden sound wave swept out, blocking the bone dragon.

A loud burst of Sanskrit chanting flew from a distance; it was Master Miaode.

"You stinking monk, it's you again."

The black specter cursed, seemingly recognizing Master Miaode.

"You escaped three months ago, but this time you won't be so lucky. The Buddha is merciful, but leaving you in this world would only harm people."

Master Miaode pressed his palms together and began to chant scriptures.

The golden wooden fish began to resonate, sending out waves of golden sound. Mysterious Buddhist characters appeared in the void, instantly glowing brightly as they shot towards the bone dragon.

The bone dragon swayed its head and tail, quickly fleeing towards the high sky. The black flood dragon, however, headed straight for Master Miaode.

Golden light burst from Master Miaode's right hand, and he slapped the black flood dragon away. The black flood dragon flew backward, transforming into a black, gleaming flying sword. The black flying sword slashed at the void, causing it to tremble and distort. Countless black sword energies swept out, majestically cutting towards Wang Changsheng and the other two.

A massive golden Buddha statue phantom appeared in the sky. The phantom Buddha flicked its sleeve, and a sheet of golden spiritual light swept out, absorbing the incoming black sword energies.

The golden Buddha phantom opened its mouth, and a gleaming golden "卍" character flew out, instantly appearing before the bone dragon.

The Sanskrit chanting from Master Miaode's mouth grew louder and faster. The golden Buddha phantom's eyes each shot out a golden beam, one of which struck the bone dragon.

The bone dragon's speed slowed. Struck by the "卍" character, its massive body crashed heavily onto the ground, emitting wisps of smoke and continuous screams.

The golden Buddha phantom spewed out a stream of golden flame, which landed on the bone dragon.

At the same time, a golden light flashed, and a gleaming golden alms bowl materialized out of thin air, spewing a sheet of golden spiritual light that enveloped the entire bone dragon.

Miaode continued to chant scriptures, the golden wooden fish reverberating continuously, and Sanskrit chanting echoed for hundreds of thousands of miles around.

Wisps of smoke rose from the bone dragon's body, revealing a black ghostly shadow. The "卍" character firmly suppressed the black ghostly shadow, preventing it from escaping the bone dragon. The black longsword headed straight for the golden spiritual light. A golden, gleaming giant hand materialized out of thin air, like a scoop from the bottom of the sea, and instantly grabbed the black longsword.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, the golden flame dissipated. The bone dragon was unharmed, but a black, pigeon-egg-sized spherical pearl lay on the ground.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan exchanged glances, their eyes filled with apprehension.

Master Miaode's divine abilities were truly immense; the Integration Stage specter was utterly powerless, suppressed by Master Miaode throughout the entire fight.

"Thank you, Senior, for saving our lives."

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan quickly expressed their gratitude, their expressions somewhat nervous.

"If not for your intervention, Senior, we would have perished. This Heavenly Buddha Bell was obtained by chance; keeping it would be a waste for us, so we offer it to you."

Wang Ruyan spoke judiciously, understanding that while treasures were good, life was more precious.

"The Heavenly Buddha Bell? This is your fortuitous encounter; you two benefactors should keep it! It signifies your connection with Buddhism. This is not a place for you to linger; you should leave soon!"

Master Miaode tactfully declined. If he had accepted it, it would have seemed as if he saved Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan for the sake of the treasure.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were stunned; they had been prepared to suffer a significant loss.

"Senior, you jest," Wang Changsheng said politely. "If not for you, we would have perished. We have nothing to repay you with, so please accept this small token of our gratitude!"

Wang Changsheng spoke courteously. Some high-level cultivators were hypocritical, saying one thing and doing another.

Even if Master Miaode said he didn't want it, Wang Changsheng wouldn't dare not offer it.

"Monks are compassionate," Master Miaode replied. "This poor monk simply does not wish to see specters commit evil. Regardless of who it is, this poor monk would intervene. Your obtaining Buddhist treasures indicates your connection with the Buddha. I hope both benefactors will perform more good deeds, do more things that benefit the common people, and reduce bloodshed. That would be the best reward for this poor monk."

Master Miaode pressed his palms together, still refusing.

Master Miaode didn't wait for Wang Changsheng's reply. He put away his treasures, transformed into a golden rainbow, and flew into the distance, collecting the treasures left by the specter before departing the area.

The seventh-tier flood dragon skeleton, the mid-grade Heaven-reaching Spirit Treasure, and a Yin Pearl left by an Integration Stage specter were considerable gains, which could be exchanged with other Integration Stage cultivators.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan simultaneously let out a sigh of relief. The two transformed into two streaks of light and left the area.

Over two months later, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan departed from the Heavenly Demon Grotto-Heaven, vanishing into the horizon.