Chapter 535: The Power of the Golden Flame True Fire

Meng Tianzheng flipped his palm, revealing a golden talisman glowing with shifting radiance in his hand, emitting waves of heat.

It was a Tier 3 high-grade Profound Essence Golden Flame Talisman, so powerful that even a Ninth-layer Core Formation cultivator wouldn't dare to face it head-on.

As he raised his hand, the Profound Essence Golden Flame Talisman flew out, transforming into a massive golden sun that struck the blue radiant light.

Leng Rumei and the other two also unleashed their magical treasures, attacking the blue radiant light.

A thunderous roar!

The blue radiant light vanished without a trace, and the blue round bowl was swept away by the powerful energy surge, its spiritual glow dimming.

Seizing this opportunity, the red flood dragon flew out with extreme speed.

The black giant python and black centipede immediately gave chase, their speed not much slower than Meng Tianzheng's.

"You all, flee quickly! Their target is us," Meng Tianzheng instructed, his expression solemn. Many elite disciples were accompanying them this time, and their presence would constrain the cultivators if they engaged in combat.

Wang Mingren frowned deeply, his face turning grim. This was a classic case of collateral damage; they were in deep trouble. If they stayed with the four Core Formation cultivators and were caught in their battle, they would likely be annihilated.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators quickly flew out of the red flood dragon and headed towards the ground. Meng Tianzheng and the four Core Formation cultivators temporarily halted to intercept the evil cultivators, buying time for Wang Mingren and the other disciples to escape.

Wang Mingren stayed with several fellow disciples and ran into the distance; Ximen Feng was among them.

Hundreds of black-robed cultivators relentlessly pursued Wang Mingren and his group, appearing intent on wiping them out.

Ximen Feng took out a yellow token and gently shook it. A large expanse of yellow radiant light enveloped their figures, and they drilled into the ground, vanishing from sight.

Not long after, several black-robed cultivators landed on the ground, used the earth escape technique, and pursued them.

Underground, Wang Mingren and the five Foundation Establishment cultivators advanced rapidly, enveloped in a yellow light barrier.

"Oh no, someone's chasing us!"

Ximen Feng's willow-like eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her expression showed a hint of panic.

She had never experienced anything like this in her life.

"Let's find a secluded spot and deal with them. They're asking for death."

Wang Mingren said with a grim expression. If they didn't deal with the pursuers, Core Formation cultivators might eventually catch up to them. Moreover, he wanted to kill two of these scoundrels to claim a reward from the sect upon their return.

An hour later, in a small grove.

Wang Mingren and the three others emerged from underground. Ximen Feng's face was a bit pale, her magical power heavily depleted.

Besides Wang Mingren and Ximen Feng, the other two were Fifth-layer Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Spread out. As soon as they emerge, attack immediately and eliminate them as quickly as possible."

As Wang Mingren spoke, he unleashed two massive golden armored guards, positioning them before him.

Not long after, three mounds rose from the ground in the distance, and two men and one woman emerged from underground. All of them were covered by defensive spiritual shields, clearly prepared for a fight.

"Act—"

Before Wang Mingren could finish his sentence, a huge booming sound erupted nearby, followed by several "bangs" and a man's scream.

A moment later, as the flames dispersed, a middle-aged man lay in a pool of blood, several bloody holes in his chest, his eyes wide with disbelief.

A tall, slender youth in red robes stood, a red flying trident in his hand, his expression cold and indifferent.

"Junior Brother Li, you actually harmed a fellow disciple!" Ximen Feng said with a grim face.

Wang Mingren's face was grim. The deceased middle-aged man was a disciple of the Taiyi Immortal Sect, while the red-robed youth was formerly a disciple of the Jinyan Sect.

"Junior Sister Ximen, I didn't want to! Junior Sister Liu is under their control, and they've implanted a restriction on me too. For the sake of our past camaraderie, give up resisting, and we won't harm you."

The red-robed youth's tone was filled with temptation. Ximen Feng was the granddaughter of a Core Formation cultivator, and capturing her alive would be a significant achievement.

Although the Taiyi Immortal Sect was powerful, some major forces in the Northern Frontier could still contend with it. If his dual cultivation partner hadn't been controlled and he himself hadn't been implanted with a restriction by a high-ranking cultivator, the red-robed youth would not have willingly betrayed his sect.

"You're seeking your own death. Then I shall send you on your way!"

Wang Mingren performed a hand seal, and countless golden lights appeared in the void, transforming into numerous golden flying needles that shot towards the red-robed youth.

The two golden armored guards turned, each spewing a thick golden beam of light.

Meanwhile, three black-robed figures unleashed their magical tools, attacking Wang Mingren and Ximen Feng. A closer look would reveal that they weren't trying to kill Ximen Feng, but clearly aimed to capture her alive.

Ximen Feng unleashed a long red silk ribbon, waving it up and down. Countless firelights appeared, transforming into giant fireballs that smashed towards their opponents.

A thunderous roar!

Explosions rang out continuously, and powerful energy surges swept out in all directions.

The sounds of dragon roars and phoenix cries intensified as a red flood dragon and a red fire phoenix pounced on the red-robed youth.

The red-robed youth's defense was like paper before the red flood dragon and red fire phoenix.

With a scream, the red-robed youth collapsed into a pool of blood.

"Senior Brother Wang, be careful!" Ximen Feng warned loudly, her tone urgent.

A sharp tearing sound of air resonated as more than ten glittering golden flying knives slashed towards Wang Mingren, instantly reaching him.

Wang Mingren only had one protective shield, which might not be able to withstand the attack of more than ten high-grade magical tools.

Unhurried, he opened his mouth and spat out a stream of golden flame, about two fingers thick. The golden flame transformed into a golden fire wall, blocking in front of him – it was precisely the Golden Flame True Fire.

As his cultivation advanced, the power of his Golden Flame True Fire would also increase. He was already at the Seventh-layer Foundation Establishment, yet this was his first time unleashing the Golden Flame True Fire in combat.

He raised his hand again, and a golden shield flew out, blocking in front of him.

The more than ten golden flying knives pierced through the golden fire wall and struck the golden shield.

Each golden flying knife had some golden flames clinging to its surface, its spiritual glow dimming and showing signs of melting.

In less than three breaths, the more than ten golden flying knives melted into molten iron.

Seeing this, not only Ximen Feng but also the three black-robed figures were stunned. Innate True Fire couldn't possibly be this powerful.

"Boom!"

The ground shook violently as a powerful gravitational force materialized out of thin air.

The three black-robed figures felt as if an invisible giant hand had seized them, making it difficult for them to move even a single step.

A "swoosh-swoosh" tearing sound filled the air as a large volley of golden flying needles shot over, striking the black-robed figures' defensive spiritual shields with a muffled thud.

The next moment, the gravity vanished, and a palm-sized golden fire bird pounced. The three black-robed figures' defensive spiritual shields were like paper; the golden fire bird, formed by the Golden Flame True Fire, easily pierced through their defenses. Upon contact, the three were incinerated to nothing.

Ximen Feng's eyes widened, and she swallowed hard.

Wang Mingren performed a hand seal, and the golden fire bird flew back into his mouth and vanished.

"Junior Sister Ximen, let's leave quickly! There might be more pursuers. Let's return to the Fire Phoenix Mountain Range as soon as possible," Wang Mingren said, putting away his puppet beasts.

Ximen Feng nodded, her gaze towards Wang Mingren showing a hint of admiration. Wang Mingren's strength was far beyond her expectations.

Enveloped in a ball of yellow light, the two drilled into the ground and vanished.