Chapter 361: How Many Fusion Stage Experts Are Exactly Hidden in Your Qingzhou Conference?

“Hmph—hmph—”

The figure in blood-red robes panted heavily, his heart pounding as if it would leap from his chest. All his previous composure and arrogance were utterly gone.

“Damn it, my luck is terrible! I intended to observe the power of national destiny to plan for the future, but wouldn’t you know it, I encountered a half-immortal level powerful being making a move. This era is truly not to be underestimated!”“Fortunately, I was thorough in my preparations and had backup plans. Besides the decoy jade, I also have this backup body!”

“Just now, I deliberately self-destructed to create confusion, catching that half-immortal level powerful being off guard, and seizing the opportunity to escape!”

During the Great Yu era, people fearfully referred to the figure in blood-red robes as the Calamity Venerable. His appearance always heralded bloodshed and a chaotic era of natural disasters.

He was also at the Tribulation Transcending stage, with no one to restrain him, acting as he pleased. Who could control him?He had originally thought that in this era, by leveraging the opportunity of national restoration, his cultivation would advance to the next level. He never expected to encounter a supreme powerful being who could put him to death.

“Damn it, when have I ever been in such a predicament!”The Calamity Venerable looked disdainfully at this dilapidated body, which was only at the Body Integration stage, filled with regret.

To deceive that half-immortal powerful being, he acted extremely convincingly when he self-destructed. More than half of his soul was damaged, and his vital spirits were almost scattered. He even deliberately left some soul remnants on the self-destructed corpse.

However, the backup resurrection body he prepared was only at the Body Integration stage.Both his soul and body were at the Body Integration stage. To return to his peak state, he didn't know how many rare treasures it would consume.

Unlike the Great Yu era, all sorts of rare treasures now belonged to someone. How much effort would he have to expend to acquire them? There was also the risk of exposing his identity.

“Now is not the time to consider these difficulties. The most pressing task is to leave this place first!”

He was not truly out of danger yet. His resurrection method was limited by distance, and his resurrection location was in a room at an inn at the foot of the mountain.

“The surrounding area is under strict control now. If I were to fly out, it would be too conspicuous and I'd easily be discovered. Running out is the safest.”

He walked out of the room and left the inn. Suddenly, his eyes lit up. He saw a group of fine horses leisurely grazing on the lawn, as if they hadn't felt the pressure released by the two ancient Body Integration stage cultivators earlier.

The horses had glossy coats, and all of them were mares. The white horse in the very center appeared somewhat old and decrepit, showing its age.

What was strange was that these mares, intentionally or unintentionally, nudged against the old white horse in the center, exchanging glances that conveyed subtle affection, hinting at underlying feelings.The old white horse welcomed them all.

“A pure-blooded Dragon Horse!” The Calamity Venerable's eyes lit up. He never expected to encounter a pure-blooded Dragon Horse here. This was a rare species found only in the vast Eastern Sea. He had always wanted to go to the Eastern Sea to capture one, but legend had it that the ancient immortal, Ying Tianxian, resided there, so he dared not go.

“The horse’s owner must have deliberately disguised this horse as an old one. Demonic beasts admire strength, so these ordinary horses would unconsciously be drawn to the pure-blooded Dragon Horse. This is a bloodline advantage!”

“Dragon Horses are fast. Riding one to escape could at least compensate for some of today's losses!”

The Calamity Venerable pondered for a moment, thinking this was the fastest way to escape the area. He subtly released his aura, scaring the mares into swiftly galloping away.

The Dragon Horse’s eyes flared with anger. The Calamity Venerable was unconcerned and laughed heartily:

“Good Dragon Horse, I know you understand human speech. Come with me, and I will certainly not mistreat you!”Having said that, he strode towards the Dragon Horse.

The Dragon Horse was also a demonic beast; it would surely leave with him.

*Thump—*The Dragon Horse kicked backward with both hind hooves, dislocating both of the Calamity Venerable's arms.

“A Body Integration stage Demonic King!” The Calamity Venerable was horrified. How could there still be a Body Integration stage cultivator here? Why didn't it act when he was dealing with the two ancient Body Integration stage cultivators earlier?

Using a Demonic King as a mount, who could its owner be?

“The mount of that half-immortal powerful being!” The Calamity Venerable instantly thought of this possibility. He had attacked the half-immortal powerful being's mount, so the other party might have already discovered him.Run!

The Calamity Venerable still dared not fly. Boldly using his magic power, he burrowed into the soil, crawling stealthily. He didn't even dare to release his divine sense, fearing he would be detected.

After running for a while, the half-immortal level pressure that had made the Calamity Venerable's heart pound had not descended, which somewhat relieved him.

“It seems she didn't discover me just now.”He poked his head out of the ground. The surroundings were desolate, with only one person sitting in meditation and cultivating. He felt reassured and fully emerged.

“This place should be safe now.”He saw the person meditating nearby, and greed arose in his heart.

This place was already far from the Qingzhou Grand Ceremony. If a cultivator disappeared, no one would suspect him.Devouring a cultivator could at least partially restore his magic power.

He walked straight towards the cultivator. He heard the cultivator, with eyes still closed, speak coldly, appearing unapproachable.

“If I were you, I wouldn't come near here.”

The Calamity Venerable sneered. Did he sense his malice, realize he couldn't escape, and try to scare him off?It seems cultivators of this era also like to bluff. What a pity, these are all tricks I’ve long since abandoned!

“Oh really? I'd like to see what happens if I do get closer!” The Calamity Venerable walked step by step towards the cultivator.

Vice-Sect Leader Shi opened his eyes. Seeing the Calamity Venerable still approaching, he gently shook his head.The Calamity Venerable had changed bodies, so he didn't recognize him. But if someone was seeking death, he wouldn't stop them.

*Boom—*A terrifying thunderclap rang out, reverberating throughout the world. The deafening thunder shook the entire sky, causing everyone who heard it to pale in fright.The lightning was like a gigantic silver-white spear descending from the heavens, connecting heaven and earth, piercing through them.

“What's going on?! Where did this lightning tribulation come from?!” The Calamity Venerable was startled. How did a lightning tribulation suddenly appear?

Most importantly, the lightning tribulation was also targeting him!“Damn it, it's you!” The Calamity Venerable glared angrily at Vice-Sect Leader Shi. The other party was undergoing a lightning tribulation, and he had been dragged into it, judged by the lightning tribulation as an intervenor.

“I told you not to come near here,” Vice-Sect Leader Shi said coldly.

“Just a mere lightning tribulation, what does this venerable one have to fear!” The Calamity Venerable roared, his robes rippling as he exerted his full power.

“It's you!” Vice-Sect Leader Shi's expression changed. From the aura the other party emitted, he sensed that this was indeed the culprit who had disrupted the Qingzhou Grand Ceremony!He instinctively tensed up for a moment, but then he noticed that the other party's vitality was greatly diminished and their cultivation was almost on par with his own, so he no longer felt afraid.

“It was all you who ruined the Qingzhou Grand Ceremony! You made it so I couldn't even run my damn shop!” Vice-Sect Leader Shi roared.

“Huh?” The Calamity Venerable was momentarily stunned. Vice-Sect Leader Shi's information was a bit overwhelming.“You, a Body Integration stage cultivator, went to the Qingzhou Grand Ceremony to open a shop?”

The Calamity Venerable's eyes widened. How could there be yet another Body Integration stage cultivator who hadn't made a move?How many monsters were truly hidden within the Qingzhou Grand Ceremony?

“Further talk is useless! Come, let's face this lightning tribulation together!” Vice-Sect Leader Shi was in his peak state; the other party was on the verge of death. Facing the lightning tribulation, the other party would definitely suffer more than him!

Karma, serves you right!Enemies meeting made their eyes burn with fury. Vice-Sect Leader Shi never expected to secretly come out to undergo his tribulation, only to run into an enemy.If not now, when would he get his revenge!

*Boom—*The lightning tribulation descended. Endless lightning transformed into plasma, carrying searing energy, engulfing both of them.