Chapter 1062: Wang Chongxiao Returns

He quickly dodged aside.

He crouched in the coral pile, taking out the Bodhisattva Kasaya and wrapping it around himself. In his left hand, he held the Nine Phoenix Adoring Dao Hairpin, and in his right, the black cauldron, using it as a shield in front of him. He protected himself thoroughly.

Master Liudao rolled his eyes. "You kid. Do you really need to be so cautious? Isn't that a bit excessive?"

Jiang Fan retorted, annoyed, "Take off all those talismans stuck from your head to your toes before you talk!"

Master Liudao was covered in defensive talismans from head to toe, with only his eyes and nostrils visible. He looked like a moving paper figure made of talismans.

"Cough, cough, I'm old now, can't handle bumps and and knocks," Master Liudao coughed.

When it came to being cunning, Jiang Fan was no match for this old devil.

Just then, a mighty roar suddenly erupted from the ocean cave. The ancient giant was about to emerge! The seabed violently shook.

A colossal azure palm reached out, slapping the edge of the cave entrance. Its five fingers were longer than a human body and bristled with immense explosive power. The dust stirred up caused all the powerful cultivators present to look on with grave expressions. Even though many of them had cultivated to the late Nascent Soul stage, it was the first time in their lives they had seen the legendary ancient giant!

Next, a monstrous head, larger than a thatched hut, emerged from the dark cavern. Wild black hair, like steel needles, cascaded loosely. On its colossal azure face, a single massive vertical eye was embedded in the center. Two upward-curving tusks protruded from its enormous mouth, which stretched across its face. An unparalleled ferocity assailed them. It surveyed its surroundings; despite seeing many human cultivators, its malevolence remained overwhelming. Roaring, it heaved itself out of the colossal cave, revealing its immense body, ten zhang long!

Its body was covered in scars. Half of its left palm had been severed and had not yet healed. Most shockingly, an ancient, massive stone sword was plunged into its chest, piercing through its heart and emerging from its back. An ordinary creature would have died long ago from such an injury, but the ancient giant's vitality was incredibly strong; its shattered heart tightly enveloped the stone sword, merging with it. This was how it maintained its undying state.

This caused everyone's expressions to turn solemn. Historical records mentioned the ancient giants' powerful vitality, but they had no concrete understanding of it. Only now did they truly comprehend that even with such severe injuries, it could remain alive!

"Attack!" The Realm Master of the Myriad Forms Realm was the first to act! With a raise of his hand, seven small pagodas suddenly appeared above the ancient giant's head. Each pagoda shot out a chain of light, wrapping around the ancient giant's arms, legs, neck, and waist respectively. The last chain struck at the White Horse Temple's high monks closest to him, preventing them from snatching the giant. At the same time, two six-orifice Nascent Soul experts beside him decisively brought out numerous small pagodas, swinging chains to strike at the others, giving the Realm Master a chance to escape. They cooperated seamlessly, clearly having rehearsed many times in secret.

But the powerful cultivators from other sects were not to be underestimated. The White Horse Temple monks chanted high Sanskrit hymns, and Buddhist light poured forth. The Three Pure Mountain disciples unleashed soul ripples that attacked indiscriminately. The Imperial Observatory used flying iron hooks and restraining chains for long-range attacks. The Jiangshan Yipin Tower Master moved like a ghost, darting through the battlefield. The ancient giant roared and struggled violently.

In an instant, with the ancient giant at the center, destructive divine magic light and powerful artifact energies erupted. The seabed cracked, torrents of water surged, and turbid seawater churned. A Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stage caught by even one attack would be instantly annihilated. Even Jiang Fan and Master Liudao, far from the battlefield, were affected. Residual power from the attacks occasionally reached them, making both of them extremely wary. The anticipated fierce battle was more intense than expected. Jiang Fan prided himself on having many tricks, but whether he could survive in such a chaotic battle was truly an unknown.

Master Liudao chuckled, "Let them fight. Once they're almost done, we'll step out and reap the benefits."

At this moment, the chaotic battle took a turn. The Realm Master of Myriad Forms Realm, targeted by four sects, couldn't escape with the ancient giant in time. Instead, under their combined assault, he was severely wounded and spat blood. Seeing that he couldn't keep the ancient giant, he gritted his teeth, withdrew his seven pagodas, and shouted, "You can have it!"

A Commander from the Imperial Observatory, who had reached the seven-orifice Nascent Soul stage, immediately took out a bell. With a flick of his hand, the bell rang with a hum. It instantly numbed everyone's bodies, temporarily freezing them in place. He seized the opportunity to bind the ancient giant and ascended rapidly with it.

Although Master Xuanyi's body was frozen, his soul was unharmed. He unleashed a secret soul technique that struck the Commander. The Commander's soul was instantly wounded, and he groaned in pain, releasing the ancient giant. The Demon-Subduing Protector of White Horse Temple leaped forward, covering the ancient giant with an eight-petal lotus. He then recited Buddhist scriptures, forcing others back.

Unexpectedly, the Jiangshan Yipin Tower Master had somehow gotten onto the lotus. He suddenly attacked, sending the Demon-Subduing Protector flying and interrupting his chanting. He then grabbed the ancient giant himself, crushed a spatial scroll, and attempted to teleport away. But shortly after disappearing into the void, seven small pagodas slammed into a certain spot in the void like steel nails. The Jiangshan Yipin Tower Master reappeared, spitting blood, and the ancient giant behind him fell alongside. The group once again engaged in chaotic battle.

Master Liudao narrowed his eyes, "What reward did Venerable Evil Raven offer? Are they all so desperate? Get ready to act. They're all injured. A few more rounds, and it'll be our chance."

After a period of earth-shattering combat, a horrific scream pierced through the seabed. It was a six-orifice Nascent Soul cultivator from the Myriad Forms Realm, ambushed by Master Xuanyi, whose soul was shattered, resulting in instant death! The Realm Master of Myriad Forms Realm was enraged. He abandoned the fight for the ancient giant and instead attacked Master Xuanyi. Thus, only White Horse Temple, the Imperial Observatory, and the Jiangshan Yipin Tower Master remained, fighting over the ancient giant.

The opportunity had arrived! If Jiang Fan and Master Liudao burst out now, they would have the best chance!

A glint flashed in Master Liudao's eyes. "Act now!"

Jiang Fan, however, pressed down on his shoulder and shook his head slightly. "Not yet. We're not the only ones hiding in the dark."

Master Liudao paused, startled. He suddenly remembered catching a faint wisp of Yin qi from a distance earlier. That was the aura of a Yin Corpse from the Great Yin Sect. Yet, no one from the Great Yin Sect had appeared. So, they, like Jiang Fan and Master Liudao, were also secretly observing.

Indeed! Just as the battle reached an extremely heated point, a low, hoarse, and strangely soporific voice emerged. Even Jiang Fan and Master Liudao, far outside the battlefield, were affected, feeling an overwhelming drowsiness.

Jiang Fan's heart jolted. Three Pure Mountain's "Banished Immortal's Drunkenness"? Could Three Pure Mountain have more people in ambush? No, they hadn't even fully unleashed the power of their two eight-orifice Nascent Soul cultivators; it wasn't time for an ambush yet. He quickly recited the Jade Paper Heavenly Tome to resist the effects of "Banished Immortal's Drunkenness." Master Liudao, using some unknown method, managed to endure with difficulty.

If the after-effects of "Banished Immortal's Drunkenness" were this potent, imagine the power at the center of the battlefield! The Jiangshan Yipin Tower Master's eyes rolled back, and he immediately tumbled to the ground from mid-air. Several high monks from White Horse Temple also struggled to chant Buddhist scriptures for a while before collapsing on the spot. The seven-orifice Nascent Soul Commander from the Imperial Observatory gritted his teeth and, relying on sheer willpower, did not fall. However, his body swayed precariously, indicating his consciousness was already blurred. The Realm Master of Myriad Forms Realm also began to stumble.

Master Xuanyi's steps were also unsteady. He looked up at the sky and shouted, "Who is performing my sect's ultimate technique?" After all, he cultivated soul techniques. He was the most conscious among them, apart from the two eight-orifice Nascent Soul cultivators from Three Pure Mountain. But even with a clear mind, his combat power was greatly reduced.

"Hahahaha! The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it! Esteemed seniors, I'll happily take the ancient giant!"

In the coral pile, Jiang Fan's expression slightly stiffened upon hearing the familiar voice. Was that Wang Chongxiao?