605: Lu Xueqi (82)

Before leaving, Su Han copied the Spirit Nourishing Art left by Yun Ya Zi into two Jade Slips and gave them to the two women.

"This Spirit Refining technique is quite marvelous and beneficial to all of us."

Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao did not refuse.

Divine Soul cultivation techniques are extremely precious, especially such fine products passed down from ancient times; they are a huge temptation to any Cultivator.

They made a note of this favor.

Bi Yao's beautiful eyes drifted as she looked at Su Han, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.

After making the necessary preparations, the three left the cave that had brought them both an Opportunity and more mysteries.

Passing through the shimmering water curtain of the entrance, the scene outside became clear.

It was still that ancient, primeval forest, the air filled with a faint mist, making it difficult for the sunlight to penetrate completely, giving the area a dim appearance.

"Let's first determine our bearing, then find a way out," Su Han spread his Divine Sense. His Divine Sense range had greatly increased, allowing him to probe farther distances now.

However, the Burial God Mountain Range seemed to exert some kind of suppression, as the scope of his Divine Sense was still limited, not as vast as it was outside.

The three selected a direction and carefully traversed the dense forest.

Along the way, they encountered quite a few powerful Yao Beasts, but with their strength greatly increased—especially their Divine Sense being far sharper than before—they were able to receive advance warnings, either skillfully avoiding them or killing them with a swift strike.

Su Han even attempted to use the 'Divine Thorn' secret technique from the Spirit Nourishing Art against Yao Beasts skilled in stealth or those with weaker Divine Souls, achieving remarkably excellent results. It often led to instant kills, causing Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao to look on in amazement.

Several days later, they were following a dry riverbed, attempting to find the edge of the mountain range.

Suddenly, a violent surge of energy waves, accompanied by the roars of beasts and the shouts of Cultivators, came from ahead.

"Someone's there!" The three exchanged glances, suppressed their auras, and quietly moved closer.

Passing through a thick patch of bushes, the scene ahead came into view.

In a forest clearing, five Cultivators were fiercely battling a massive Yao Beast.

The Yao Beast resembled a giant ape, but its entire body was covered in dark golden scales, it had a single horn, crimson eyes, and a ferocious aura—it was clearly a "Golden Scale Violent Ape" equivalent in strength to a Late Golden Core Stage Cultivator!

The five Cultivators, three male and two female, wore identical clothing: cyan Daoist robes embroidered with a small pagoda pattern on the cuffs.

"They are Disciples of the Town Yue Tower," Lu Xueqi whispered.

The Town Yue Tower was also a not-weak force in the Cultivation World, renowned for Body Refining and Formations.

Among these five Disciples, the strongest was the tall young man leading them, at the Middle Stage of the Golden Core, while the other four were all at the Early Stage of the Golden Core.

They cooperated quite tacitly, forming a simple battle Formation. Sword Gangs and Magic Treasures continuously bombarded the Golden Scale Violent Ape.

But the Violent Ape's defense was extremely strong; its scales were incredibly tough, and most of their attacks only left shallow white marks. Instead, it only agitated the ape further, causing it to become more frenzied. With a swing of its sharp claws, rocks shattered and trees flew, forcing the five into a frantic scramble, facing imminent danger.

"Senior Brother! This beast's hide is too thick! The Confinement Formation can't hold much longer!" a female Disciple shouted anxiously.

The tall youth leading them looked grave, gritting his teeth, "Hold on! Its scales on its abdomen are relatively weaker; find a chance to attack there!"

However, the Golden Scale Violent Ape clearly knew its weakness and defended tightly, making it hard to find an opening.

Just as the battle Formation was about to be forcibly broken by the ape, if the Formation collapsed, the five of them would likely be unable to withstand this Vicious Beast.

Su Han and the other two remained hidden, observing quietly.

"Should we intervene?" Bi Yao asked via telepathic transmission. Her impression of these Righteous Path Disciples was average, but they were, after all, fellow Human Race Cultivators.

Lu Xueqi remained silent, looking at Su Han.

Su Han swept his gaze over the battlefield and slightly shook his head, "Wait a little longer."

He noticed that the leading Town Yue Tower youth, while appearing anxious, had a flicker of an unusual expression deep in his eyes, as if he were waiting for something.

Furthermore, although this Golden Scale Violent Ape was fierce, its attack patterns seemed somewhat... rigid?

Just then, a sudden change occurred!

The Golden Scale Violent Ape seemed to be completely enraged. It let out a deafening roar toward the sky, its dark golden light surging brightly. The single horn on its head began to condense a dazzling white light, and an aura of destruction permeated the air!

"Not good! It's its innate Divine Ability, 'Light of Destruction'! Disperse quickly!" The tall youth's face changed drastically, and he shouted loudly.

The five Town Yue Tower Disciples hastily retreated, and the battle Formation instantly dissolved.

The white light on the Golden Scale Violent Ape's horn grew brighter and brighter, clearly on the verge of being unleashed.

At this critical moment!

"Now is the time!"

A sharp glint flashed in the tall youth's eyes. Instead of continuing to retreat, his figure shot forward. A dirt-yellow Talisman appeared in his hand, which he instantly activated!

The Talisman transformed into a thick yellow barrier that enveloped him.

Simultaneously, he chanted incantations, formed hand seals, and slammed his hands toward the ground!

"Earth Binding Spirit Array! Rise!"

Buzz!

With the Golden Scale Violent Ape at the center, countless dirt-yellow runes lit up on the ground within a ten-zhang radius. Chains made of earth and rock burst forth from the soil, wrapping around the ape's legs and body like spirit snakes in an instant!

The ape, caught in the crucial moment of condensing its Divine Ability, was suddenly bound by the chains. Its movement stalled, and the white light on its horn even flickered once.

"Attack!"

The tall youth roared.

The four Disciples who had appeared to be retreating in panic instantly had sharp looks in their eyes. They turned back, and all four struck out with a stream of light!

What appeared were four small, exquisite metal rings covered in sharp patterns—the Mother-Son Splitting Gold Rings!

The four sub-rings moved with lightning speed. Taking advantage of the moment the ape was trapped by the Earth Binding Spirit Array, they accurately shot toward the relatively fragile area of its abdomen!

Pfft, pfft, pfft, pfft!

The four sub-rings hit almost simultaneously! Even though the scales on the Golden Scale Violent Ape's abdomen were relatively weak, they were still extremely tough. The four sub-rings failed to completely pierce the defense, but the immense impact force and sharp energy still caused its abdominal scales to crack, oozing dark golden blood.

The intense pain caused the Golden Scale Violent Ape to let out a pained roar, and the condensed Light of Destruction almost went out of control.

"Roar!"

It struggled wildly, and the dirt-yellow chains shattered inch by inch. The Earth Binding Spirit Array was on the verge of being forcibly broken!

"Junior Sister!" The tall youth looked toward the female Disciple holding a compass-shaped Magic Treasure.

That female Disciple's face was pale, but her eyes were firm. Her hands rapidly manipulated the compass.

"Anti-Air Formation! Activate!"

An invisible wave spread out with the compass as the center.

The Golden Scale Violent Ape, which had just broken free of the chains and was about to leap up to attack, felt the space around it tighten as if it had plunged into a swamp, and its movements instantly became sluggish and heavy!

"Now! Attack the wound on its abdomen!"

The tall youth roared, taking the lead himself. A heavy mountain-cleaving saber appeared in his hand. Spiritual power surged wildly, and the blade glowed with dazzling yellow light. Man and saber merged into one, turning into a streak of light that fiercely slashed toward the wound on the ape's abdomen!

The other three Disciples also unleashed their strongest attacks—Sword Gangs and Magic Treasures—all striking the same spot!

All of this happened in a flash, with perfect coordination and precise calculation!