Chapter 506: The Strongest Immortal Sect, Online Dream Entry [Large Cup]

"Mr. Bai, how are you feeling now?""Lord Water God, don't worry... Hmm, I'm feeling something.""What do you feel? Can you describe it in detail?"

In the Sea of Blood, just three thousand miles from the crimson pillar of light, nine figures stood silently, watching Li Changshou and Bai Ze, who were busy a hundred feet in front of them.

Bai Ze had manifested his true form; the vertical horn on his forehead continuously pulsed with light, and three long feathers, shimmering with colorful radiance, floated around him, keeping the murky water of the Sea of Blood at bay, ten *zhang* away.

With the Great Tribulation approaching and heavenly secrets obscured, divination and prognostication had become ineffective. This made the unique divine abilities of an auspicious beast like Bai Ze incredibly valuable.

At this moment, Bai Ze felt immense pressure. He genuinely feared misinterpreting the signs, which could lead the group of top Daoist disciples behind him into a trap. These disciples were treasures of the Three Sects; if anything were to happen to them, Bai Ze knew the Sages would flay him alive.

However, Bai Ze tried sensing from every angle, focusing on the great city three thousand miles away..."There's genuinely no sense of danger."Bai Ze said, "When I sense myself, Lord Water God, and all of you Daoists, there is no good or bad fortune ahead... it's very ordinary."

Li Changshou pondered for a moment, arms crossed, then said, "This isn't right; it doesn't make any sense. Why would those experts on the other side openly expose their tracks and wait for us... Do they have a way to trap us?"

"Lord Water God," Bai Ze asked, "Is it possible that the Asuras have been orchestrating this from the very beginning? They might want to fight to the death, but for the Daoist sects, it's just overestimating themselves, which is why I sense neither danger nor fortune ahead?"

"Is it possible that a Sage can influence your divine abilities?""There should at least be traces of a Sage's intervention then," Bai Ze replied, looking down at himself with suspicion. For a moment, he became uncertain. Was he being influenced?

Li Changshou weighed the possibilities, still feeling uneasy. If the Western Sect had truly 'retreated in the face of difficulty,' then there must be powerful experts ahead, causing them to abandon the Red Lotus. With fragments of the ancient God Slaying Spear already appearing, it wouldn't be surprising if a remnant soul of the Demon Ancestor popped up next.

Li Changshou naturally knew that his understanding of the Primordial World had always been somewhat 'one-sided.' After ancient times, with the rise of the Daoist sects, the flourishing of humanity, and the evolution of the Heavenly Dao, many malevolent figures had disappeared from the world. For instance, most primordial ferocious beasts had fled to the Chaos Sea, and the Demon Master Kunpeng now roamed there as well. Those more savage beings were either obliterated by the Heavenly Dao or had escaped far away. The Primordial World's experts were definitely not limited to the Sages' disciples; it was just that currently, the Sages' disciples held 'absolute dominance.'

This Sea of Blood and this Red Lotus could very well attract various demons, monsters, and ancient malevolent beings. The third Red Lotus seed, whose whereabouts were unknown... the small God Slaying Spear wielder who escaped the Grand Master's grasp and nearly killed the Golden-Winged Great Peng... and now, this brazenly displayed crimson pillar of light... It was best to proceed with extreme caution.

Li Changshou turned and asked, "Senior Brother, is the Twelve-Grade Red Lotus definitely here?""Confirmed."The first to answer Li Changshou was the spiritual consciousness of the Taiji Diagram.The Grand Master also said, "I once fought against Patriarch Styx and blasted the Twelve-Grade Red Lotus with my magic power, so I can confirm that. The Red Lotus should be not far ahead; Patriarch Styx's aura, though faint, is indeed present."

Li Changshou mused for a moment, then slowly said:"Mr. Bai can't sense any clear fortune or misfortune. Later, let's all stay close to Mr. Bai to avoid being tricked... Also, prepare your magic treasures in advance, to ensure maximum safety and no mistakes.""Good."

Grand Master Xuandu assented, placing the Taiji Diagram behind him, and from his sleeve, he drew a three-foot Qingfeng sword, its blade already heavily rusted. Fairy Yunxiao took out her Primordial Golden Cauldron, which shrunk to palm size and rested in her hand. She gently winked at Li Changshou. Her gaze, like autumn water, cast a subtle shadow, stirring his heart and adding to his worries. Holy Mother Jinling grasped her Dragon-Tiger Jade Ruyi, Holy Mother Wudang held a jade-green short staff, and the "Holy Mother Slayer" Guangchengzi held the Heaven-Overturning Seal in his palm... Zhao Gongming simply took out his Golden Wood Whip; the Sea-Calming Divine Pearls, through repeated "Primordial social experiments" called *Lie Down*, had become so proficient they could be wielded at will. True Immortal Yuding was the simplest: a small cauldron appeared above his head, scattering wisps of aura to protect him. Meanwhile, True Immortal Taiyi, clad in a red robe, stood to the side, rummaging through his sleeve, finding himself in a predicament... His most convenient items were the Golden Brick, the Nine-Dragon Divine Fire Cover, or perhaps the Fire-Tipped Spear, the Qiankun Ring, the Cosmic Ribbon... and so on. Their treasure levels were all similar, and they were all rare "good items."

Just then, True Immortal Taiyi heard murmuring nearby. It was Daoist Duobao muttering to himself:"Ah, should I favor this collection today, or that one? It truly is a dilemma."True Immortal Taiyi couldn't help but lean closer, chuckling, "Senior Brother Duobao, are you also having trouble deciding which treasure to use?""Hmm?"Duobao looked up, smiled, and continued rummaging through his sleeve, casually replying:"To say 'one item' would be wrong. I'm contemplating whether to use this entire vault of treasures or that entire vault of treasures when we encounter enemies today. On average, each vault only has one or two thousand items, all of them rather unpromising spirit treasures, hehe."True Immortal Taiyi's forehead was covered in black lines. He stood there stunned for a moment until True Immortal Yuding called out to him, then dejectedly followed the group forward.

Three thousand miles was but a fleeting moment for this group of experts.However, just as they were about to reach the great city, Grand Master Xuandu, who was flying at the forefront, raised a hand gesture. The immortals immediately halted and looked towards where Xuandu's gaze was directed.

The Sea of Blood churned, parting to reveal a path, and streaks of light shot forth, each containing hundreds of Asura men and women, their cultivation levels varying. Just as Li Changshou and the others thought these Asuras, young and old, were reinforcements, the hundreds of figures, without a backward glance or any hesitation, plunged directly into the crimson pillar of light that pierced through the Sea of Blood. They dissolved almost instantly... The disappearance of hundreds of beings was so effortless, without a ripple.

"This!"Zhao Gongming cursed, "Is Patriarch Styx truly so ruthless?"Daoist Duobao, with a flick of his wrist, produced a bronze mirror. His carrot-shaped fingers moved like blurs across its surface, revealing the situation within a hundred thousand *li* radius. Waves of crimson light surged through the Sea of Blood; countless Asuras were converging on this location!Bai Ze said, "It seems Patriarch Styx has made thorough preparations for his resurrection. The Red Lotus serves as his divine soul, and the Asuras replenish his magic power, allowing him to directly recover to his peak."Holy Mother Jinling frowned, "This is simply too brutal.""I finally understand something," True Immortal Taiyi remarked with a slight curl of his lip, "No wonder this old fellow, after mimicking Holy Mother Nuwa in creating beings, fashioned the Asura race himself but received no Heavenly Dao merit."The Grand Master sighed, "The Asuras were originally just blood clones."

Li Changshou, however, did not express such sentiments. He said directly:"If that's the case, I can be somewhat at ease for now. The other side is so brazenly exposing their whereabouts, which most likely isn't to attract us here, but to ensure we can find this place. Patriarch Styx wants to make a desperate move, sacrificing the Asura race to fight for his own survival. How about we split into two groups? One group can go destroy this pillar of light, or stop the Asuras from approaching, while the other goes directly for the Red Lotus!"Guangchengzi, however, said, "The path ahead is unclear, and splitting our forces is not wise. It's better to stay together. I have already sensed several powerful presences; there seem to be two ancient ferocious beasts, long vanished, within the city."Li Changshou pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement. This approach would indeed be safer.

Holy Mother Jinling declared, "Let's finish this quickly." The ten top Daoist experts, along with one auspicious beast, swiftly approached the great city ahead. Li Changshou instructed Bai Ze to report on fortune or misfortune every three breaths, his own mental power fully concentrated. From a distance, Li Changshou already detected the scent of blood...

The great city ahead seemed unchanged from when he last saw it; he could instantly locate the corner where he had hidden before. Li Changshou could even recall the exact positions of the patrolling Asura experts from his previous visit. But now, the city was empty; only from the abandoned temple in the very center of the city did a powerful presence emanate, and directly above the temple was the crimson pillar of light that shot skyward.

Li Changshou silently chanted the "Stability Scripture" in his heart, activating his Empty-Mind Dao Heart, and deliberately fell back two steps, staying closer to Fairy Yunxiao.

The group easily entered the city limits without any hindrance. Was it... too smooth? Yet, the Taiji Diagram and other supreme treasures offered no warnings, and all three Grand Senior Brothers were present, surrounded by top-tier mighty beings (except for True Immortal Taiyi)... Perhaps he was being overly paranoid... Li Changshou thought to himself.

From the great hall, four dark figures emerged, radiating fierce pressures. One of them even let out a cold snort at them. In response, they naturally had to display their cultivation. The three Daoist Grand Senior Brothers remained calm. Li Changshou and Bai Ze were the strategists, while the other six experts simultaneously unleashed their auras and pressures. In an instant, Holy Mother Jinling, Fairy Yunxiao, Zhao Gongming, Holy Mother Wudang, and True Immortal Yuding became like five towering mountains, effortlessly suppressing the four opposing auras. True Immortal Taiyi, whose aura was like a small hill, silently walked to stand beside Li Changshou and Bai Ze. Who wasn't making a name for themselves through their words these days?

Daoist Duobao let out a soft cry, "When the Daoist sects act, demons and devils retreat!"A rough, low voice echoed from the front of the great hall, "Just with you?""Indeed, just with us! Where are the Jie Sect Immortals?!"Daoist Duobao raised his left hand high, and specks of starlight burst from his sleeve. He led Zhao Gongming, Fairy Yunxiao, Holy Mother Jinling, and Holy Mother Wudang to charge forward together. In an instant, the mighty deities displayed their divine abilities, and various magic treasures flashed with chaotic light! Twenty-four Sea-Calming Divine Pearls around Zhao Gongming glowed with a watery blue light; Holy Mother Jinling manifested her six-armed dharma body, her beautiful face filled with coldness; faint mists arose around Fairy Yunxiao, and the Primordial Golden Cauldron shone with ten thousand *zhang* of golden light...

"Something's not right," Li Changshou murmured, frowning as he looked at Yunxiao's back.Li Changshou had no doubts about the strength of these five top-tier mighty beings from the Jie Sect; their cultivation, Dao realm, treasure fortune—they had no weaknesses. However, in this situation, Li Changshou just felt that something was off. Would vicious individuals who survived from ancient and primordial times truly possess the courage to "know there's a tiger in the mountain yet still go towards it"? Would they dare to directly provoke the nine most powerful experts of the Daoist sects?Li Changshou had previously asked his senior brothers and sisters to display their treasures to increase their own prestige and make the opponents retreat. At this moment, he observed his surroundings, his mental power already at its peak, constantly questioning Bai Ze and the Tower Lord. Both said there was no danger whatsoever ahead.

A flash of inspiration struck Li Changshou, and he suddenly shouted:"Wait!"The five figures ahead showed no response!The Grand Master's brow furrowed. He clenched his left fist and gently sent out several streams of Yin-Yang energy towards the front! The entire scene of the great city shook a few times. The ruined walls and broken tiles within the city, the abandoned great hall, the pillar of light directly above the hall, the four figures in front of the hall, and the five charging Jie Sect experts... simultaneously collapsed and dissipated, turning into swirling grey mist.

Li Changshou subconsciously lunged half a step forward, but the Grand Master's large hand gripped his shoulder, pulling him back behind the Grand Master. The Grand Master immediately said, "Don't get separated. They're fine. Everyone, stay close to me." As he spoke, the Taiji Diagram slowly unfurled, expanding to a diameter of ten *zhang*, covering Li Changshou, the Grand Master, the three Jie Sect Immortals, and Bai Ze.

"This..."Guangchengzi looked around, sending out a streak of light from his hand. As the streak of light dissipated, the surrounding grey clouds receded, and clamor arose from all directions. The ancient abandoned city seemed to come alive, its ruined walls and broken tiles continuously "growing." In almost an instant, the city regained its prosperity from long ago. Handsome men and women walked everywhere, and scenes of children playing and elders chatting could be seen everywhere. Many Asuras even smiled at them...Guangchengzi frowned and casually pointed out another streak of light, striking two passing Asuras and piercing one through the shoulder. The Asura shrieked and hastily retreated. The entire street immediately erupted into chaos. A group of Asuras shouted in distress, surrounding them, seemingly scolding them...

Behind the Grand Master, Li Changshou had, at some point, sat down cross-legged, with the Xuanhuang Pagoda above his head. He closed his eyes and concentrated. Fortunately, with his Empty-Mind Dao Heart active, Li Changshou remained calm at all times; his recent impulsiveness and anxiety had now vanished like smoke. A formation? A divine ability? Or perhaps an illusion?

Surprised to find that his paper effigies could still connect, Li Changshou immediately sensed the paper effigy left beside Yunxiao and called out a few times:"Yunxiao, Yunxiao?""I'm here," Yunxiao's gentle voice replied. Li Changshou's paper effigy was squeezed into a purse shape. Through it, he saw the situation Yunxiao and her group were in. They too had fallen into a great city, but this city had already turned back into ruins under Daoist Duobao's saturation attack of treasures.Li Changshou instructed, "Tell everyone not to get separated. This might be an extremely sophisticated trapping formation.""Hmm," Yunxiao smiled gently and softly said, "You must also take care of yourself. Everything is fine on my end; don't make Ling'e worry."

Li Changshou gave a few more instructions before withdrawing his mind and telling the Grand Master and the others what had happened on their side."They must have fallen into another illusion..."Something wasn't right. Why would Yunxiao mention Ling'e just now? Li Changshou was suddenly startled. His Empty-Mind Dao Heart gently trembled. He stared at the Grand Master before him, then suddenly turned to stare at True Immortal Taiyi beside him.

The 'Grand Master' asked, "Chang Geng, what's wrong?"Li Changshou smiled faintly and said gently, "I'm fine, Senior Brother. I'll just contact them again."Then, Li Changshou closed his eyes, carefully sensing each of his paper effigies. His paper effigies everywhere seemed completely normal; he could still monitor various locations—Little Qiong Peak, the South Sea, the East Sea, the Heavenly Court, the Underworld... everything was safe and as usual. But why would Yunxiao mention Ling'e in such a situation and context, when she was unrelated to the matter at hand? And the strangest thing was that while the fairy was gentle, she also knew when to be; in a situation like the battle just now, Fairy Yunxiao's normal expression would be cool and aloof.

Li Changshou remained silent, his mind shifting among his paper effigies, continuously observing... Everywhere seemed normal, yet everywhere felt off. That he was trapped in a predicament, yet calmly searching for irregularities, wasn't that the most irregular thing? What was happening? Li Changshou was skilled at self-reflection and constantly practiced it. Now, as he fully scrutinized himself, he quickly discovered a clue. Why did these 'Asuras' around him behave so much like ordinary mortals?!

He opened his eyes and said, "Mr. Bai Ze, please transform into human form." The 'Bai Ze' tilted its head in puzzlement, then immortal light flowed around it, transforming into a young woman who gave Li Changshou a charming smile. Indeed, it was as he suspected. Li Changshou looked down and pinched his thigh. A clear sensation of pain reached his heart, but then Li Changshou said: "I say, there is no pain in this place." He held his breath, pinched his thigh again, and the pain momentarily paused. There was no mistake... It was a dream.

Although he didn't know when or how he had been affected, this was definitely a dream. Everything originated from his Dao Heart, everything followed the intent of his Dao Heart, because this was his own dream, entirely conceived by his Dao Heart... What a formidable technique. Li Changshou mused for a moment, having already devised a strategy to break the current dream. He turned off his Empty-Mind Dao Heart, carefully felt the fluctuations in his emotions, then vibrated his Dao Heart and silently recited the Taiqing Water Virtue Sutra. His mind unified, without external things or self, the Dao naturally arose, tranquil and empty! Empty-Mind Dao Heart, activate! *Buzz—* The surroundings seemed to spin, his primordial spirit trembled continuously, and a wisp of grey aura drifted from his primordial spirit and quietly dissipated.

Li Changshou abruptly opened his eyes. Before him was a dim 'sky' and the slowly rotating Taiji Diagram. With a sweep of his immortal consciousness, he immediately let out a long sigh of relief. He was currently lying in a corner of the city wall, surrounded by the Daoist experts who had accompanied him, lying or sitting haphazardly, all fast asleep, none missing. Their breathing was calm, each protected by their respective treasures, and they had no injuries.

Several spiritual senses echoed in his mind. It was the Taiji Diagram's soft laughter:"Not bad, little disciple, you're the first to break free from the dream."The Tower Lord also said, "A group of Sages' grand disciples, knocked out as soon as they entered the city! Even I feel ashamed for you all! Good thing you, little disciple, saved the Daoist sects' face!"Li Changshou quickly asked in his mind, "What kind of divine ability is this? How can I wake them up?"At this moment, he could see that the great city was still empty, the crimson pillar of light was still there, but there was no one in front of the great hall.

A segment of the Taiji Diagram's spiritual sense once again transmitted to Li Changshou's mind, complaining:"They have no one to blame for falling for it. They've grown accustomed to their triumphs in the world and have long forgotten that the Primordial World has all sorts of mystical beings. This place is set up with a bit of primordial *mirage qi* from the Chaos Beast, Illusory Mirage. This substance can make spirits fall into dreams, undetectable and untraceable. Even a slightly weaker Sage entering this place would be trapped for a moment. We couldn't detect anything unusual earlier, or we would have warned you. Such primordial *mirage qi* is ordinarily very difficult to collect; it's likely a Sage is behind this, as only a Sage would have the means to obtain such a substance.""How can I help them escape?"The Diagram Lord explained:"Outsiders cannot help. The Illusory Mirage is one of the most troublesome fierce beasts in the Chaos Sea, but it itself has no divine abilities or magic power. It merely releases *mirage qi*. Within the *mirage qi*, an immortal realm forms, attracting countless true spirits to cycle through it, feeding on them. The primordial *mirage qi* is originally the Illusory Mirage's last resort for self-preservation. Once caught, one must comprehend it on their own, or else they will only sink deeper into the dream. Don't worry, the Grand Disciple and the others aren't dull-witted; they should wake up within three to five days at most. I am here to protect them, so nothing will happen."

Indeed, having an elder is like having a treasure; older treasures are truly powerful. Li Changshou gazed at the pillar of light for a while, a murmur in his heart... Three to five days? If the Asura race continuously sacrificed themselves, the Red Lotus could mature in just half a day! In other words, a group of the Daoist sects' top experts... were out of the game prematurely? This?!

Li Changshou couldn't help but rub his forehead. He turned and walked to Fairy Yunxiao's side, looking closely at her unparalleled beautiful face, and softly called out:"Yunxiao?"Yunxiao's breathing was even, and she seemed to be softly murmuring in her sleep. Li Changshou leaned closer and clearly heard the words "kneel down," his mouth twitching immediately.

He glanced at Daoist Duobao. The Jie Sect's Grand Senior Brother had a ruddy complexion and was slightly squirming... He was likely doing what he loved most in his dream. Then he looked at Guangchengzi, who was in a cross-legged meditative posture, evidently having noticed something amiss before being affected but too late to react, already trapped. As for his own Grand Senior Brother..."Hoo—*snore*—"He wasn't dreaming, was he? He must have just fallen into a deep sleep, seizing the opportunity, right? Once, facing the Incarnation of Desire at the Six Paths Reincarnation Disc, and now here—could it be that Grand Master Xuandu's weakness was "must sleep when encountering sleep"?!

Li Changshou's mouth twitched for a moment. He draped a Daoist robe over Fairy Yunxiao, then stood up and walked to True Immortal Taiyi, who was lying against a broken wall. He nudged Taiyi's calf with his foot, then, expressionless, called out:"Wake up, wake up... Oh, Lingzhuzi and the Jade Rabbit are having their wedding night."True Immortal Taiyi remained completely unresponsive. Li Changshou still didn't give up. With a flick of his finger, he poured a tankard of ice water over Taiyi, then took out his Qiankun Ruler and lightly struck Taiyi's palm a few times. Seeing no reaction, he even cast a few "minor" spells... Under the pressure of the Taiji Diagram, the Nine-Dragon Divine Fire Cover and other treasures dared not move rashly.The Tower Lord couldn't help but ask, "Little disciple, do you have a grudge against Taiyi or something?""No choice," Li Changshou muttered in his heart, looking at True Immortal Taiyi, who was now utterly disheveled, "He's the only one here I dare to offend."The Tower Lord couldn't help but smile.

Suddenly, Li Changshou noticed a gaze fall upon him. He turned his head to the great hall in the center of the ruins, where a dark figure took two steps back and hid inside the hall."Hmph!" Li Changshou snorted, temporarily paying no further mind. The guardians of the Red Lotus clearly hadn't expected someone to wake up so soon. There was no helping it; Li Changshou's frequency of self-reflection was simply too high, and having experienced the "pain of losing his master" while under the control of tribulation, he had certainly learned his lesson.

Wait, how could he be sure that his current situation wasn't a dream? Li Changshou thought carefully and came up with a rather unconventional method... First, he bowed to the heavens and loudly declared, "Your disciple humbly requests the Heavenly Dao to bestow a minor Heavenly Punishment!" No reaction? Then a different strategy. "Oh Heavenly Dao, regarding those two previous merits, could you perhaps provide a written receipt?"*Boom!* The Sea of Blood below changed color, and the power of the Heavenly Dao condensed into a grey cloud, hovering above Li Changshou's head, unleashing a thin bolt of Purple Firmament Divine Lightning! The Taiji Diagram and Xuanhuang Pagoda completely ignored it, allowing the divine lightning to strike Li Changshou's forehead. A moment later, Li Changshou's face was charred black, revealing a faint smile of satisfaction, wisps of black smoke wafting from between his teeth. This was not a dream; the pain was incredibly real, only... The grey cloud above his head showed no signs of dissipating.

Li Changshou suddenly thought of something. He turned to True Immortal Taiyi beside him, waved his hand, and pulled Taiyi and Bai Ze (who was asleep in his true form) in front of him, pressing down hard.*CRACK!* A bolt of Heavenly Punishment Divine Lightning, accompanied by two screams, flashed once more across the great city...

In the abandoned great hall, four figures, concealed by the broken walls, observed the situation at the edge of the distant city, where the Taiji Diagram hovered."Hiss—is the *mirage qi* given by that Second Sect Master fake or something?!""Who is this child? How could he wake up so quickly?""He is the Heavenly Court's Water God, the Second Disciple of the Grand Pure Sage, a rising star of the Daoist sects in recent centuries. It's understandable that you wouldn't know.""Heavenly Punishment? Could it be that he's one of us?"The four fell silent. At such a crucial moment, why did their supposedly perfect plan feel like it was about to go awry...?

Meanwhile, at the edge of the Sea of Blood."Aunt Wen, I'm sorry, I have to go back."The young woman under the cloak sighed quietly, evaded a patrolling Heavenly Soldier squad, and swiftly plunged into the Sea of Blood. She felt the call from her Ancestor. As one of the few remaining princesses of the Asura clan, she had to rush to her Ancestor's side at this moment to help with his resurrection. The Ancestor created them, gave them life, and allowed them to "exist" in the Primordial World; dedicating themselves to the Ancestor was only natural. She knew that Aunt Wen's harsh sarcasm was for her own good. Having left the dark and sunless Sea of Blood, becoming a sharp sword in the hands of the Western Sect, and wielding the Yuan Tu sword, she could have ignored the matters of the Sea of Blood. But her clan members were there, her family was there. This time, Aunt Wen didn't want her to come here to die... Yes, the young woman already knew that her journey was practically a suicide mission. Confronting the Daoist sects, especially those Grand Disciples who, combined, could almost slay a designated Sage, she might not even get a chance to draw her sword. But this was her destiny.

"Hmm?"A low voice suddenly sounded beside her ear. The young woman, moving rapidly through the Sea of Blood, immediately concealed herself nearby. She closed her eyes. Beneath her cloak, her small earlobes subtly trembled as she vigilantly scanned her surroundings. A master, the opponent's aura was erratic, and she couldn't pinpoint it...Suddenly!"Fairy Qiongxiao, why hide like this and even change your scent? Senior Brother Chang Geng instructed me to keep an eye on you, Fairy; don't make things difficult for me."The low voice was right behind her!

The young woman under the cloak stiffened completely. A cold glint flashed in her eyes, and she whirled around, a sword light flashing out from beneath her cloak! Only then did she clearly see a humanoid 'ox demon' standing before her, and the sword light she unleashed was even faster than her gaze! With the clang of colliding weapons, the 'ox demon'—who was actually Laozi's mount, the Green Ox of the Tushita Palace—holding a steel spear with both hands, was sent flying despite his sturdy physique! The Sea of Blood, for a hundred *li* around, churned with surging waves!"Yuan Tu Sword?" the Green Ox exclaimed, then immediately demanded in a low voice, "Who are you?!"The young woman under the cloak ignored him completely. Knowing she had to quickly eliminate this ox, she gripped the Yuan Tu sword in her right hand, her figure transforming into a rainbow of light, shooting forward. The Green Ox frowned, daring not to be careless at all. He raised his hand, removed his nose ring, and threw it far forward, chanting: "As urgent as the Law!" The nose ring instantly magnified tenfold, erupting with blinding golden light, revealing its true form: the Vajra Cuff! The Yuan Tu sword in the young woman's hand actually broke free from her grasp on its own, darted through the center of the Vajra Cuff, and had its spiritual essence sealed in an instant! Then the Vajra Cuff pushed forward, striking the young woman's front."My sword!"The young woman under the cloak paid no mind, her figure immediately moving forward. At this moment, the Green Ox had already pounced, striking a punch towards the figure hidden beneath the cloak. The surrounding murky water of the Sea of Blood was swept away by immortal power. This punch was immensely powerful; even a Da Luo Golden Immortal would be severely injured by it, and the Chang'e fairies of the Moon Palace would certainly spit blood. The fist stopped barely half an inch from the young woman's delicate nose. The grey cloak floated backward, and strands of silver-white hair fluttered. Her palm-sized, beautiful face was fair with a hint of red, and her crimson eyes held unwillingness and stubbornness.Ox: ...The Sea of Blood seemed to fall silent. The Green Ox stared blankly at the scene before him. For some reason, a drumming sound began in his heart. The drumming then played a tune, seemingly singing...Ah Niu fell in love with Ah Shan.