Chapter 725: Golden Light Demon-Slaying Plate and Ancient Treasure

Three streaks of light flew out from Cuiyun Palace, revealing Li Hongxiu and two companions. One of them was at the sixth layer of Core Formation, another at the second, and the third at the third. Without a word, they immediately brought out their magic treasures and attacked Wang Changsheng and Zhang Guangyang.

Li Hongxiu summoned a palm-sized crimson mirror, its surface shimmering with shifting light and its edges adorned with exquisite patterns. After she infused the crimson mirror with spiritual power, its light intensified greatly. Countless crimson lightning flames surged out with a mighty roar, hurtling fiercely towards Zhang Guangyang.

A blue-robed young woman in her early thirties summoned a palm-sized blue gourd. After she cast a spell into it, the gourd instantly expanded and flipped upside down, its mouth spraying out dense blue ice spheres. These spheres, carrying a bone-chilling coldness, descended like a deluge upon Wang Changsheng.

A green-robed old man in his early fifties summoned a section of an emerald green branch. The branch was crystal clear and shimmered with shifting light. The emerald green branch landed on the ground and quickly sprouted, growing into a towering tree over a hundred zhang tall and seven or eight zhang in diameter in less than two breaths.

The green-robed old man chanted incantations, his body glowing with green light. He then spat out a ball of vital blood, which flashed and instantly merged into the towering tree. With a rumble, the towering tree seemed to come alive. Countless thick branches, covered in sharp thorns, sprouted from its trunk. These branches moved like living things, dancing wildly and striking fiercely at Wang Changsheng. As the branches swept through the air, they created loud tearing sounds.

The green-robed old man opened his mouth and spat out ten seeds, each shimmering with shifting green light and covered in spiritual patterns. With a flick of his wrist, the ten green seeds shot out and landed around Wang Changsheng. As soon as the green seeds landed, they grew rapidly, forming ten large, pale green flowers around Wang Changsheng. Each of these giant flowers had over a dozen thick green vines, about a foot in length, covered in sharp thorns, with faint circles of green spiritual patterns visible. Each giant flower sported sharp fangs and a faintly visible pink tongue. Dozens of thick green vines shot forth, and simultaneously, ten long pink tongues emerged from the ten giant flowers, all striking at Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng remained calm. He clenched his fists, and a large expanse of black flames suddenly erupted from his hands, radiating an astonishing high temperature. After all, the Mysterious Dark Lotus Flame was a Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Flame, and fire counters wood, so it should be effective against wood-element spells. With a searing sound, two black fire fists, several zhang in size, flew out and violently smashed into the green vines and branches. The green vines and branches, upon contact with the black fire fists, were instantly incinerated to ashes, as if they had met their natural nemesis.

Simultaneously, Wang Ruyan and her two companions cast spells, attacking Cuiyun Island. Hundreds of low-level cultivators, either controlling puppet beasts or unleashing powerful spells, also launched their attacks on Cuiyun Island. Cuiyun Island possessed a third-tier defensive formation, but without a Core Formation cultivator to control it, it could not withstand the combined assault of three Core Formation cultivators and hundreds of low-level cultivators.

The blue-robed young woman, at the second layer of Core Formation, immediately disengaged from the battle. She took control of the sect's protective formation and directed her disciples to counter the enemy. Zhang Guangyang released a golden orb, which emitted a large expanse of golden light, blocking both the crimson lightning flames and the blue ice spheres. Fighting deep inside the enemy's lair, he knew he had to finish the battle quickly.

Li Hongxiu dared not delay; once the sect's protective formation was breached, their demise would be certain. With a flick of her wrist, a golden light flew out from her Spirit Beast Orb. It was a giant eagle, entirely golden, but unlike other giant eagles, it had a relatively small head and one pale golden claw. This was a Golden Cloud Eagle, possessing a trace of Vermillion Phoenix bloodline. It had inherited the Vermillion Phoenix's fire-element divine abilities, and the demonic fire it spewed was immensely powerful. This Golden Cloud Eagle was a third-tier low-grade beast and the protective spirit beast of the Cuiyun Sect.

The golden giant eagle spread its wings, transforming into a streak of golden light as it pounced towards Zhang Guangyang. A fierce glint flashed in Zhang Guangyang's eyes. He opened his mouth, and a golden light flew out, landing in his hand. It was a palm-sized golden disc, its surface covered with profound golden runes. He tossed the golden disc forward and cast a spell into it. The disc immediately flared with light, and over thirty glistening golden flying knives shot out, slashing towards the Golden Cloud Eagle. This Golden Light Demon-Slaying Disk had some Geng Metal added during its refinement, making its power immense.

The Golden Cloud Eagle opened its mouth and spewed a large expanse of golden flames at the thirty-plus golden flying knives. It then spread its wings, attempting to dodge. High above, a huge golden light suddenly flared, enveloping the Golden Cloud Eagle. It could be seen that above Zhang Guangyang's head was a golden sun, over ten zhang in size, radiating a terrifying high temperature. This was the Spirit Art: Golden Moon Spirit Suppression Wheel, capable of applying heavy gravity to an area and reducing an opponent's reaction speed. The Golden Cloud Eagle felt a powerful gravity assaulting it from all directions, making it difficult to even twitch.

With a tremendous roar, the golden flames were utterly shattered by the thirty-plus golden flying knives. These flying knives then swiftly pierced through the Golden Cloud Eagle's body, leaving it undeniably dead. Had Zhang Guangyang not used his Spirit Art to slow down the Golden Cloud Eagle, he might not have been able to slay it so effortlessly. A look of triumph appeared on Zhang Guangyang's face, having successfully slain Cuiyun Sect's protective spirit beast.

Li Hongxiu pulled a green scroll from her sleeve. She tossed it forward and cast a spell, causing the scroll to instantly expand and unfold in mid-air. It was a landscape painting depicting flowers, trees, exotic birds, fierce beasts, and a fisherman casting his net in a large lake. The green scroll's light intensified dramatically, spraying out countless fine green threads that instantly entangled the thirty-plus golden flying knives and reeled them back into the lake depicted within the scroll.

Zhang Guangyang's expression changed drastically. He quickly chanted a spell, causing the golden flying knives to emit piercing cries and flicker with golden light. The green scroll, after a brief glow of green light, then vanished.

"An ancient treasure!" Zhang Guangyang exclaimed, startled. An ordinary magic treasure could not have so easily taken his life-bound magic treasure. Ancient treasures are magic artifacts passed down from antiquity. While their functions are singular, their power is immense, and each possesses incredible capabilities.

Li Hongxiu's expression turned cold. The crimson mirror in her hand flared violently, releasing countless crimson lightning flames that descended like a deluge upon Zhang Guangyang. Zhang Guangyang cried out in distress and quickly summoned a blue short ruler, which released layers of water curtains to block the onslaught. Without his life-bound magic treasure, his strength significantly diminished.

He glanced at Wang Changsheng, finding him locked in battle with the green-robed old man. The green vines and branches, upon contact with the Mysterious Dark Lotus Flame, were instantly incinerated to ashes, leaving no trace. Yet, the supply of green vines and branches seemed endless. With a flash of green light, a green figure, about a zhang tall, suddenly appeared behind Wang Changsheng. The green-armored figure was tall and muscular, its body covered in green spiritual patterns, and its constantly shifting eyes were full of spiritual energy.