335: The escaped Wang Xianzhi

A thousand miles away, Wang Xianzhi, with his thunder surge sword wreathed in purple lightning, streaked through the sky.

Behind him, several Body Integration Stage Cultivators pursued relentlessly, and further back, over a dozen Nascent Soul and Soul Transformation Stage figures clung to him like maggots to bone, giving chase.

"Damn these ants! Their speed is truly astonishing!" one Cultivator cursed.

"Senior Brother! We must intercept that brat! If he escapes back to the Immortal City, we'll have no chance to act!" another shouted anxiously.

"Do I need you to tell me?" the leading Cultivator's tone was chilling.

"A mere half-step Soul Transformation, yet his escape speed is not inferior to mine! Fine, I'll risk it!" A Purple Robe Cultivator in the Early Stage of Body Integration flashed a fierce glint in his eyes, gritted his teeth, "Burn my essence blood to block his path!"

"Brother Zhang, noble indeed! Once we capture this child, you'll have first pick of the Immortal Cave's treasures!"

"Haha, as it should be!"

The other Cultivators all agreed.

A hint of triumph flashed across the Purple Robe Cultivator's lips; his aura surged explosively, and a crimson spiritual light glowed on his body, his speed skyrocketing like a blood-red arrow shot from a bowstring, streaking forward!

Wang Xianzhi, ahead, suddenly felt an ominous premonition, a chill running straight down his spine.

How could he sit back and wait for death?

Gritting his teeth, he flung out ten Talismans, each shimmering with dazzling golden light, behind him!

The Purple Robe Cultivator's heart pounded with excitement as he saw the distance to the "ant" ahead was less than a thousand feet and still rapidly closing.

Seeing the ten golden lights approaching, how could he, a dignified Integration Stage Cultivator, put a junior who hadn't even reached Soul Transformation in his eyes?

With a slight movement of his Divine Thought, several cold, gleaming Flying Swords shot out from his storage ring, meeting the golden lights.

At the same time, his vast Divine Sense swept out.

The next moment, his expression drastically changed, and he cried out in alarm: "Holy crap! Earth-Grade Golden Lightning Talismans?!"

It was said that a single one of these Talismans was enough to severely injure or even kill an Integration Stage Cultivator!

That brat actually threw out ten at once?!

Cold sweat instantly beaded on the Purple Robe Cultivator's forehead, his soul nearly fleeing his body!

Without hesitation, he frantically urged his Divine Thought, bravely detonating the six Flying Swords he had nurtured for many years!

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom—!"

Deafening explosions merged into one, and the violent shockwave, like a raging sea, instantly sent the Purple Robe Cultivator flying backward.

Although the self-detonation of the Flying Swords successfully ignited six Golden Lightning Talismans, four golden thunder Dragons still fiercely tore through the chaotic energy turbulence at the explosion's center, bringing with them destructive auras, and lunged at him!

The Purple Robe Cultivator was terrified, no longer caring about his Face; his figure rolled back in disarray, desperately rushing towards the main group of pursuers behind him.

The pursuers behind had long been completely captivated by this earth-shattering explosion.

The terrifying fluctuations from the Golden Lightning Talismans and the self-detonating Flying Swords made it difficult for them to ignore.

Seeing the Purple Robe Cultivator named Zhang retreating in a panic, how could the others not understand what had happened?

They all quickly brought out their protective Magic Treasures, various spiritual lights flashing, hastily intercepting the four deadly Golden Lightning Talismans.

Although the Talismans were powerful, they were ultimately like rootless trees.

Learning their lesson, no one dared to clash head-on; the four Golden Lightning Talismans were either detonated by Magic Treasures or cleverly diverted, dissipating in a series of roars.

Although many Magic Treasures were damaged, no substantial casualties occurred.

With this delay, Wang Xianzhi had already shaken off everyone by several tens of miles.

However, having gained no advantage but instead losing Magic Treasures, how could the Cultivators give up?

Several hot-tempered Cultivators roared repeatedly, unhesitatingly activating their essence blood, increasing their escape speed once more!

The several Integration Stage powerhouses' gazes burned, their killing intent growing stronger—they absolutely refused to believe that brat could still have so many Golden Lightning Talismans!

The distance between the two sides was once again shortened, decreasing by several hundred meters every breath.

Wang Xianzhi, ahead, frowned deeply, clearly quite displeased that ten Golden Lightning Talismans had only bought him this much delay.

These Golden Lightning Talismans were all obtained from True Monarch Bibo's Immortal Cave legacy.

The treasures of that Talisman Dao master were indeed extraordinary.

At the same time, the core jade Talisman that controlled that small Immortal Cave now lay quietly in his embrace.

Unfortunately, his cultivation was not yet sufficient, so he couldn't refine and collect it, only able to use the Immortal Cave's Formation to escape by shifting his position.

Who knew that the surrounding Immortal clans had already laid out a net, closely monitoring spatial anomalies within a hundred miles of the Immortal Cave; the moment he appeared, he became the target of all.

Among the pursuers, many were Genius Disciples who had been defeated by him within the Immortal Cave.

The strongest of these forces only had a True Immortal overseeing them.

How could their Genius Disciples compare to him, a person who had received Xiao Zhuo's careful guidance for twenty years and was blessed with great Luck?

Even the Genius Cultivators in the Soul Transformation Stage had all been defeated by the Divine Might of his Thunder Shock Induction within the Immortal Cave.

Those defeated opponents had exited the Immortal Cave competition early, gathered their elders outside, and set up this trap just to capture him and vent their anger.

Thinking about it now, Wang Xianzhi only felt that he had been too soft-hearted then.

If he had been ruthless and killed them in the Immortal Cave, would he have faced today's calamity?

"Haha! Come on! Let's see whose Magic Treasures are more numerous, or if Young Master I have more Talismans!" After flying for another hundred breaths, seeing that the three Integration Stage Cultivators at the very front were already within ten miles, Wang Xianzhi laughed loudly, and with a flip of his hand, five Talismans shimmering with golden light were clearly clasped between his fingers!

The three behind, having witnessed the fate of the Cultivator named Zhang, immediately became wary.

Although there were only five this time, what if he still had more?

Who would willingly deplete their own resources? The momentum of their pursuit involuntarily paused slightly.

Wang Xianzhi, however, didn't care what they thought; he raised his hand and activated the five Golden Lightning Talismans!

The Talismans transformed into five golden streaks of light, tearing through the air and shooting backward!

"Prodigal little beast!" One person was so angry he almost spat blood, yet he had no choice but to awkwardly flash to the side.

This time, Wang Xianzhi had learned his lesson!

Without waiting for the opponent to detonate the Talismans by self-detonating their Spiritual Artifacts, he frantically urged his Divine Thought, actively detonating them while the Talismans were still within the range of his Divine Sense!

"Explode!"

Five enraged Golden Lightning Dragons suddenly formed, faster than lightning, roaring as they charged directly at the three behind!

The three were caught off guard and could only respond hastily:

"Purple Dragon Cloud Mist Shield!"

"Cloud Piercing Escape!"

"Heavenly Gold Meteorite Shield!"

Various defensive spiritual lights and escape techniques instantly erupted.

Wang Xianzhi only aimed to obstruct the enemy; seeing the three's figures halt or even retreat defensively, his Divine Thought moved again, and the five golden dragons exploded with a boom!

"Boom—!!!"

A golden lightning light, even more dazzling than before, exploded in mid-air!

The violent power of lightning instantly spread for tens of miles, forming a huge thunder storm area with destructive arcs of electricity leaping within it!

Wang Xianzhi didn't look back, fully activating the thunder surge sword beneath his feet, transforming into a streak of purple lightning, and streaking towards the distant, majestic silhouette!

Unless absolutely necessary, he was unwilling to use the life-saving trump card bestowed upon him by Young Master Xiao Zhuo.

That was not only his last resort but also concerned his Face—having followed the Young Master in cultivation for twenty years, if he couldn't even shake off this disorganized mob, what Face would he have to return and see the Young Master?

The pursuers were forced to bypass the thunder storm area, once again being pulled back by nearly a hundred miles.

As figures awkwardly skirted the edge of the thunder storm, Wang Xianzhi's figure had already become a tiny black dot on the horizon.

"Cunning junior!"

"No! If he still has Golden Lightning Talismans, we might truly not be able to stop him!"

"He shouldn't have many left! This time he only used five, but before it was ten!"

"That's right! How many such precious Talismans could he possibly have!?"

"Chase! Lancang Immortal City is less than five hundred miles away! Once he enters the city, all will be lost!"

The Cultivators' eyes gleamed with fiercer killing intent, and various spiritual flames ignited on their bodies; some activated secret techniques, others burned their essence blood, their speed surging once more, sparing no expense!

And Wang Xianzhi, at this moment, had also pushed his speed to the extreme, his essence blood silently burning as well.

The thunder surge sword transformed into a streak of purple lightning tearing through the sky, moving with lightning speed.

After flying another hundred miles, the heart-pounding sound of tearing air behind him once again drew closer!

"Damn! He still has more!"

"Fellow Daoist! My Magic Treasures are almost depleted! You block him for me first!"

"Get lost! Don't touch me!"

The exclamations and curses from behind were completely ignored by Wang Xianzhi.

Seven Golden Lightning Talismans once again transformed into a destructive sea of thunder, temporarily blocking the pursuers.

His speed remained undiminished, his gaze fixed on the distance—the towering silhouette of Lancang Immortal City was clearly visible!

A relieved smile finally curved on his lips.

As long as he successfully entered the Immortal City, he would have won!

Although this trip to the Immortal Cave was fraught with danger, he ultimately obtained the Immortal Cave Jade Talisman.

Presenting this Talisman to the Young Master, the Young Master would surely be pleased, right?

A small Immortal Cave was a portable palace and Secret Realm, immensely valuable, enough to tempt even Heavenly Immortals and Profound Immortals.

If not for the many forces alarmed this time, who, out of mutual apprehension, ultimately agreed to let the juniors' victory decide the Immortal Cave's ownership, he, Wang Xianzhi, would never have had such an Opportunity... Just as Wang Xianzhi was less than two hundred miles from the massive city gate of Lancang Immortal City, and his mind slightly relaxed—

A sudden change occurred!

A figure, without any warning, shot up from the direction of the Immortal City!

A vast, ocean-like Divine Might, as if substantial, suddenly descended, enveloping heaven and earth!

Wang Xianzhi didn't even have time to react; he only felt a loud "buzz" in his head, as if he had been violently struck by an invisible giant hammer!

All his magical power instantly solidified, his Divine Sense went blank, and his entire body, like a kite with a broken string, plummeted straight down from the thunder surge sword!

"Immortal...!"

A thought filled with horror and despair exploded in his mind just before he plunged into darkness.

Old geezer! No martial ethics!