Hostility, Puppet Battle Formation Unleashed
"Boom boom boom!!!"
The Heavenly Gate, radiating golden light, relentlessly suppressed the palace built of white bones, causing it to tremble and emanate a chilling, ghostly aura like mist.
Lu Changsheng unleashed a talisman array, and together with several Core Formation cultivators from the Goddess Palace, they formed a flanking attack, further bombarding the white bone palace.
As the eerie light flowing around the white bone palace shattered like a mirror, Shen Baishuang, with a deep blue ancient mirror above her head and a golden ancient sword in hand, tore through layers of void and directly stormed into the palace. Looking down at the graceful figure on the steps, she smiled condescendingly and said, "Si Guihua, you're just using this turtle shell to show off in front of me. Do you really think I'm no match for you?"
"Heh, it's more like your sister, Shen Jianjia, would say that,"
the Six Paths Demon Consort said coldly.
Before the words were even finished, a graceful, slender figure, coiled among layers of ghostly shadows, suddenly appeared before Shen Baishuang.
Immediately afterward, a burst of black-blooded light erupted, countless ghosts roared, and terrifying, scarlet, dark serpents, seemingly formed from blood, roared forth.
Simultaneously, the White Bone Demon Palace trembled on all sides, with wails and howls rising and falling, interfering with Shen Baishuang's mind and magical power.
This White Bone Demon Palace was a massive magical artifact, possessing both offensive and defensive capabilities.
Once someone intruded, the master would essentially become the array master, able to use the artifact's power to enhance their combat strength and unleash various techniques.
Although the White Bone Demon Palace was currently suppressed by True Monarch Huiyang, limiting its usable power, it was still incredibly terrifying, enough to affect even a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
However, Shen Baishuang dared to break in, naturally possessing confidence and resources.
A deep blue ancient mirror and a long red ribbon coiled around her head, making her appear like an invulnerable fairy. With each swing of her golden ancient sword, golden phoenixes and dragons materialized, tearing through endless celestial demons and serpents as they attacked the Six Paths Demon Queen.
"Boom boom boom!!!"
The clash between the two unleashed a vast ocean of Nascent Soul power, overwhelming the surrounding cultivators, including Lu Changsheng, who were assisting. They felt as if facing a raging storm.
After all, even Nascent Soul level power fluctuations were enough to affect and threaten Core Formation cultivators.
Now, besides Shen Baishuang and the Six Paths Demon Queen, the clash between the golden gate and the White Bone Demon Palace also created a terrifying Nascent Soul aura.
"Under these circumstances, even the Second Palace Master cannot completely suppress the Six Paths Demon Queen. If it weren't for True Monarch Huiyang, they probably wouldn't even be able to break through the defenses of this White Bone Palace,"
Lu Changsheng said, seemingly fighting with all his might, but his attention was focused on Shen Baishuang and True Monarch Huiyang.
Seeing Shen Baishuang and the Six Paths Demon Consort constantly clashing and evenly matched, Lu Changsheng realized that she was no match for the Six Paths Demon Consort.
After all, this Six Paths Demon Consort was now fighting two against one, or even many against one.
"However, this Six Paths Demon Consort actually cultivates ghostly and blood-path techniques?"
As the Six Paths Demon Consort unleashed her various supernatural abilities, Lu Changsheng realized that her techniques were similar to those of the Yinming Ghost Sect, belonging to the ghostly and blood-path.
If he were to release the [Crying Soul Beast], the latter's strength would likely be greatly reduced, making it no match for Shen Baishuang.
However, the Crying Soul Beast was currently dormant, brewing its fourth-tier power, and he had no intention of waking it.
"Boom boom boom!"
Although Shen Baishuang could not suppress the Six Paths Demon Consort, the Radiant Sun True Lord, who controlled the Heavenly Gate Pass, was extremely ferocious.
The gate, radiating golden light, caused the White Bone Demon Palace to rumble and shake constantly, accompanied by ghostly wails and howls.
Although this palace was not the Six Paths Demon Consort's natal treasure, it was connected to her aura, causing serious damage.
As one can see, at this moment, the several Core Formation cultivators landing on the palace's array core are all pale-faced, their magical power unstable, and some are even spitting blood.
Such a massive magical treasure possesses terrifying power, but its consumption is also extremely terrifying.
This is why this Demon Queen brings so many ghosts and Dao soldiers with her when she goes out.
Under the attacks of True Monarch Huiyang, Lu Changsheng, and others, the light of the White Bone Palace gradually dimmed.
The Six Paths Demon Queen, along with the White Bone Palace and True Monarch Huiyang's attacks, gradually fell into a disadvantageous position, suppressed by Shen Baishuang.
"The Second Palace Master can call for assistance. This Six Paths Demon Queen is the wife of the number one demon cultivator in the Starry Sea, how could she not have assistance?"
"Not to mention the distant ones, just now so many Nascent Soul True Monarchs gathered, among them were Nascent Soul cultivators close to the Six Paths Palace."
Lu Changsheng, watching the Six Paths Demon Queen gradually being suppressed by Shen Baishuang, realized something was amiss.
This battle seemed to be going too smoothly.
It completely contradicted his previous divination predictions of minor and major misfortunes!
However, the moment the thought arose, he suddenly sensed something and looked up.
"Whoosh—"
A layer of dark clouds, blocking the cultivator's vision and divine sense, howled in, emitting a sinister and eerie sound, like a death-reaping chant from the deepest hell.
Each note was like a sharp dagger piercing the eardrums, causing a splitting headache, restlessness, and surging blood in the depths of the mind.
Immediately afterward, countless dark droplets flew out from the dark clouds, filled with chilling killing intent.
"Be careful!"
Lu Changsheng exclaimed alertly.
The tall, war-machine-like Qian Zhuyan instantly stood beside him, shielding him from the dark droplets.
Although these droplets originated from a Nascent Soul True Monarch, most of their power was directed at Huiyang True Monarch, so Qian Zhuyan dealt with them easily.
However, the other cultivators from the Goddess Palace, who were only at the mid-stage of Core Formation, suddenly turned deathly pale as dark water dripped down from their mouths, their bodies even being pierced through.
"Shen Baishuang, do you really think I'm no match for you? Or is it that only you can call for help!"
Just then, in the White Bone Demon Palace, the Six Paths Demon Consort, who was at a disadvantage, suddenly became surrounded by ghostly shadows, with blood-red light roaring and surging, her aura rising, breaking through Shen Baishuang's attack.
Immediately afterward, from the depths of the Bone Palace, a hideous, terrifying, dark red ghostly figure, resembling a serpent, roared towards Shen Baishuang.
A Ghost King!
This was a fourth-tier Ghost King!
"Hehehe, True Lord Huiyang, your opponent is me!"
A piercing voice rang out from within the dark clouds, continuing its attacks towards True Lord Huiyang, who stood before the golden gate.
"Old Black Ghost, how dare you interfere in my affairs!"
True Lord Huiyang recognized the person from the dark clouds, his voice booming with anger as he rebuked, but he had no choice but to focus his attention on this individual.
With his distraction, the pressure on the Bone Demon Palace and the Six Paths Demon Consort instantly lessened.
Meanwhile, the Second Palace Master, Shen Baishuang, felt the pressure increase dramatically, wielding her golden ancient sword, attempting to break through the layers of attacks and escape.
"Shen Baishuang, do you think my White Bone Demon Palace is a place you can come and go as you please?"
"Since you're here, come with me back to the Six Paths Palace and wait for your sister Shen Jianjia and your husband Lin Yuanting to redeem you!"
The Six Paths Demon Queen held Shen Baishuang firmly, preventing her from escaping the White Bone Demon Palace.
As she spoke, two enormous ghostly hands suddenly appeared above the White Bone Demon Palace, creating ripples in the void as they hurtled towards Lu Changsheng and Qian Zhuyan.
"Not good!"
Lu Changsheng felt a sudden weight on his body, instantly sensing danger.
At this moment, unless he used his fourth-tier physique and true strength, he would find it difficult to struggle.
In a flash, he threw out a fourth-tier talisman, attempting to break through the ghostly hands and retreat with Qian Zhuyan.
But the White Bone Demon Palace seemed to have anticipated his actions, like a giant skeletal beast, forming a terrifying void-devouring force that swept him into the palace.
Then, with a deafening crash, the White Bone Demon Palace tore through the void and traversed towards the Six Paths Palace.
She was taking Lu Changsheng and Shen Baishuang directly back to the Six Paths Palace!
"No, you're taking Shen Baishuang, why are you taking me?"
Lu Changsheng understood the Six Paths Demon Consort's intentions and didn't understand why she wanted to take him along at the last minute.
What had he done to offend her?
But at this moment, he finally saw the Six Paths Demon Consort's appearance clearly.
A face that could topple empires, no less beautiful than the Second Palace Mistress Shen Baishuang, perhaps even surpassing her by a third!
If Shen Baishuang's beauty was mature and alluring, irresistibly captivating, making one fall at her feet in her breathtaking red dress, then the Six Paths Demon Consort possessed an indescribable, contradictory beauty.
Seemingly stunning, yet exuding a dignified, noble, and majestic aura.
Every feature, every inch, every detail, was perfectly proportioned, flawless, radiating brilliance.
Her eyebrows were delicate and graceful, neither too sparse nor too dense; her nose was elegant and refined, exuding both gentle grace and noble strength.
Her lips were vibrant and full, glistening with a lustrous sheen, showcasing the allure and mature charm of a beautiful woman.
Her skin—cheeks, chin, neck—was flawlessly smooth and beautiful, like the finest white jade.
But what was most alluring was her captivatingly alluring figure.
In Lu Changsheng's eyes, the figure of the Second Palace Mistress, Shen Baishuang, was already the epitome of captivating beauty, comparable only to Nangong Mili.
But this Six Paths Demon Consort before him was even more alluring and captivating; no woman he had ever seen could compare.
A dark red jade pendant tied around her slender waist, her bodice billowing high as if about to burst.
Proudly upright, majestic and imposing!
Unashamed, she allowed herself to be admired!
Beneath her slender waist, her rounded hips, though concealed by her skirt, were immediately recognizable to the experienced and worldly-wise Old Ancestor Lu as large and plump, much like Nangong Mili's, resembling a luscious and thick millstone.
While her figure was breathtakingly alluring, it lacked any deformity or excess; instead, it possessed an indescribable beauty and allure. A flawless, unmistakable beauty
! A single glance was enough
to make one's mouth dry, head spinning, and overwhelmed by a powerful, suffocating temptation.
Especially after her recent battle with Shen Baishuang, her slightly disheveled, jeweled hair, adorned with a crown, gave her an air of languid grace, like a bewitching enchantress sent from the demon realm to seduce mortals.
Lu Changsheng wasn't captivated by the alluring charm of the Six Paths Demon Consort. Instead, he quickly turned to Shen Baishuang and asked, "Second Palace Master, what do we do now?"
"You're asking me? How would I know!"
Shen Baishuang, facing the onslaught of the Six Paths Demon Consort and the Flood Dragon Ghost King, swayed her graceful body, her voice filled with impatience and frustration.
"???"
Lu Changsheng was speechless.
Damn it, how could such words come out of your mouth?
Is your only reliance in provoking the Six Paths Demon Consort the Radiant Sun True Monarch?
Lu Changsheng was dumbfounded, completely bewildered by Shen Baishuang's courage and confidence.
Or perhaps, this Second Palace Master was just a reckless woman?
However, despite this, the next moment, a purple and lightning-colored bead appeared in Shen Baishuang's hand, crackling with lightning arcs.
"The Spirit-Extinguishing Bead!"
Lu Changsheng's pupils constricted sharply upon seeing the bead.
In the cultivation world, there have always been treasures and methods that could lead to a desperate, all-or-nothing outcome.
For example, there's the Yin Thunder Pearl of the Qi Refining stage, the Heavenly Thunder Pearl of the Foundation Establishment stage,
and the Pill Thunder Pearl of the Core Formation stage. The Spirit Extinction Pearl in Shen Baishuang's hand is a thunder pearl capable of severely injuring, or even killing, a Nascent Soul True Monarch.
According to Lu Changsheng, when the Spirit Extinction Pearl explodes, everything in its path is destroyed; even the spiritual body of a Nascent Soul cultivator could be directly annihilated.
Seeing that Shen Baishuang had actually taken out a Spirit-Extinguishing Pearl, Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised.
"Just a small Spirit-Extinguishing Pearl, yet you think you can make me hesitate to act? Shen Baishuang, you underestimate me too much."
The Six Paths Demon Queen looked at the Thunder Pearl in Shen Baishuang's hand, her eyes full of mockery, and said disdainfully.
"A small Spirit-Extinguishing Pearl?" Lu Changsheng's heart skipped a beat. He secretly activated the Hundred Refinement Body Technique and also held up a fourth-order defensive talisman.
"I can only protect myself now. If you still have any tricks up your sleeve, take this opportunity to escape."
Shen Baishuang's beautiful and cold face turned slightly pale. She transmitted a message to Lu Changsheng, then threw out the Spirit-Extinguishing Pearl in her hand. Then, she slashed with her golden ancient sword, trying to forcefully break through the attacks of the Six Paths Demon Queen and the Flood Dragon Ghost King, and take the opportunity to leave.
However, in the White Bone Palace, countless white bones appeared out of thin air, like a giant Rubik's Cube, wrapping the Spirit-Extinguishing Pearl layer by layer.
"Boom boom boom!!!"
The Spirit-Extinguishing Pearl still unleashed its terrifying power, shattering the cube-like bones into pieces and causing the Bone Palace to shake violently.
In a flash, Shen Baishuang, risking injury, rushed out of the Bone Palace.
But the Six Paths Demon Queen, her body flowing with blood-red light and ghostly shadows, appeared directly in front of Shen Baishuang. Her fair hand rose, and her fingertips, like those of a young snake, transformed into a gigantic dragon, roaring out and engulfing her. The red dress she wore, which had been glowing with a crimson glow, dimmed at a visible speed.
Immediately afterward, the dark red dragon-snake ghost king roared towards Shen Baishuang from not far away.
"Second Palace Master!"
Lu Changsheng quickly cast two near-fourth-tier talismans to help Shen Baishuang share the pressure and block the dragon-snake ghost king.
Although he had the means to break through the Bone Palace in front of him and escape, he did not understand why the Six Paths Demon Queen wanted to abduct him.
He knew that if he left now, he could not return to the Goddess Palace.
Otherwise, if the Six Paths Demon Queen negotiates with the Goddess Palace in the future and demands his presence, Shen Jianjia might choose his younger sister, Shen Baishuang.
Moreover, according to the divination, his safest course of action is to return with Shen Baishuang and then use the Goddess Palace to avoid disaster.
Therefore, the best option at present is to join forces with Shen Baishuang to defeat the Six Paths Demon Queen, break through the White Bone Demon Palace, and escape back.
"Second Palace Master, I still have some tricks up my sleeve. If we hold out for a while, can we wait for the Grand Palace Master or other Nascent Soul True Monarchs to provide support?"
Lu Changsheng made hand seals, and three-tiered talismans flew out from his sleeves, swirling around his body, as he asked Shen Baishuang telepathically.
"Hold out for a while? Wait for support."
Shen Baishuang's delicate face turned pale, and blood trickled from the corner of her lips, as if she had heard a joke.
Seeing Lu Changsheng's serious expression and his attempt to share her burden, she said with a hint of despair in her beautiful eyes, "If you can kill this Ghost King and all the cultivators and soldiers in the city, I'm confident I can break through this Demon Palace and take you away."
"Alright!"
Lu Changsheng agreed without hesitation.
"Huh???"
Shen Baishuang was stunned when Lu Changsheng agreed so quickly, thinking she was hallucinating. She was then struck by the Six Paths Demon Queen and coughed up blood.
"Shen Baishuang, you'd better just surrender obediently."
"Except for Zhong Liming, who has an old grudge against me and is willing to really help, no one else will come to help you for the little benefit you promise."
The Six Paths Demon Queen said with a mocking look in her eyes as she saw Shen Baishuang still resisting.
After speaking, she looked at Lu Changsheng not far away and said, "Fellow Daoist, don't panic. I'm only interested in a few things about you. As long as you're willing to obey, I'll naturally let you go and even grant you an opportunity."
However, before she could finish speaking, puppets appeared beside Lu Changsheng with a "whoosh."
One!
Two!
Three!
Instantly, nine third-tier puppets appeared beside Lu Changsheng.
"Nine third-tier puppets!?"
Even Shen Baishuang and the Six Paths Demon Consort were taken aback when they saw nine third-tier puppets, their expressions filled with surprise and astonishment.
After all, it was already incredibly amazing for a Core Formation cultivator to possess a fourth-tier puppet.
To actually possess nine third-tier puppets. Moreover
, judging from their appearance, these nine third-tier puppets were not low-grade or mid-grade, but all high-grade puppets!
"Interesting, very interesting."
The Six Paths Demon Consort's beautiful eyes shimmered with interest.
Unexpectedly, this Core Formation cultivator not only possessed a ghostly treasure that attracted the White Bone Ghost King and a puppet imbued with ghostly energy, but also so many third-tier puppets.
Even though someone of her level already had no shortage of third-tier puppets
, these puppets were enough to show that Lu Changsheng was no ordinary person and possessed top-tier opportunities!
"Buzz buzz buzz!!!"
Before they could think further, the nine puppets in the arena and the fourth-tier puppet beside Lu Changsheng connected their energy, forming a mysterious formation.
"Buzz buzz buzz!!!"
Qian Zhuyan's tall body, gleaming with a cold metallic luster, roared incessantly, like a sophisticated war machine fully activated, spewing forth exquisite and profound array spiritual light, then outlining a puppet power array diagram filled with killing intent, as if to annihilate everything within the array!
Years ago in the Vast Sands Illusionary Domain, Qian Zhuyan controlled twelve third-tier puppets, placing her among the top beings below the Nascent Soul stage.
Now, her puppet body has advanced to the fourth tier.
Although the number of puppets she controls has decreased from twelve to nine, the overall quality of the puppets has increased by a level, at least to the upper-grade third tier, with four reaching the top-grade third tier!
Except for the puppet spirit, which has not yet advanced to the fourth tier, the powerful spiritual pressure erupting from her puppet power array diagram is already comparable to many Nascent Soul cultivators.
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"Puppet battle formation!? Elder Xuanmu is not only proficient in talisman formations, but also in puppet battle formations? No, this puppet battle formation is not controlled by him, but comes from the puppet itself!"
"It seems that this fourth-tier puppet possesses a puppet Dao Grandmaster? Has he transformed himself into a ghost cultivator and merged into the puppet?"
Shen Baishuang and Liudao Demon Consort, as Nascent Soul True Monarchs, possessed extraordinary insight.
Seeing the puppet battle formation displayed by Qian Zhuyan, they immediately discerned the situation, their expressions showing surprise.
"Boom!"
Qian Zhuyan, wielding the battle formation, led nine third-tier puppets, charging towards the Flood Dragon Ghost King.
The puppet power array above their heads swirled, unleashing a surging and terrifying aura.
The Flood Dragon Demon King roared, and the eerie wind howled as it clashed with the Puppet Power Array and Qian Zhuyan, unleashing powerful magical energy fluctuations.
During this process, the nine puppets arranged themselves in an array, merging with each other to enhance the array's power and further suppress the demon.
"Good, good, Elder Xuanmu, I'll hold this bitch back. You go ahead and kill this Demon King!"
Shen Baishuang's eyes lit up with joy. She didn't blame Lu Changsheng for only using such a trump card now.
After all, this was clearly a last resort.
Few people would use it unless facing a life-or-death crisis.
Besides, Lu Changsheng was merely a guest elder of her Goddess Palace.
His willingness to use his trump card was already extremely generous.
If she scolded or blamed him, he might turn and side with Si Guihua, leaving her with no chance at all.
"Second Palace Master, I will do my best,"
Lu Changsheng said in a deep voice, not making any promises.
No matter what identity Xuanmu Daoist held, he was still just a Core Formation cultivator practicing a health-preserving technique.
Even with Nascent Soul level puppet battle formations and talisman arrays, they can at most contend with or defeat Nascent Soul level cultivators.
To kill her, they would need to use more of their trump cards and true strength.
Therefore, they cannot show too much confidence or sharpness.
"Take these things!"
Shen Baishuang naturally knew that asking Lu Changsheng to kill a fourth-order Ghost King was asking too much.
But these words were meant for the Six Paths Demon Consort, hoping to buy as much time as possible for her sister to come to her aid, or to find a way to break through the Demon Palace.
As she spoke, the long red ribbons swirling around her flew towards Lu Changsheng, throwing out two fourth-order talismans and a secret treasure, indicating that he only needed to stabilize the situation.
Then, the golden ancient sword in her hand shone with a brilliant crimson-gold luster, and she continued to kill towards the Six Paths Demon Consort.
"Shen Baishuang, do you think you can contend with me like this?"
The Six Paths Demon Consort's body surged with blood light, her beautiful and charming face, yet dignified and imposing, always carried a subtle mockery.
Then, looking at Lu Changsheng, who was suppressing the Flood Dragon Ghost King with the help of the puppet, she said, "Fellow Daoist, you're probably not a core member of the Goddess Palace, are you? If so, why risk your life for Shen Baishuang?"
"As long as you choose to give up, I will not only not make things difficult for you, but I'm also willing to grant you an opportunity. As for the Goddess Palace, you don't need to worry. You can join my Six Paths Palace and become a guest elder. The benefits and treatment the Goddess Palace gives you, my Six Paths Palace can give you as well, and even more."
The Six Paths Demoness spoke to Lu Changsheng with an innate, captivating, and elegant charm, unlike her mockery of Shen Baishuang.
Lu Changsheng remained unmoved, casting the two fourth-tier talismans given to him by Shen Baishuang into the talisman array, further suppressing the Flood Dragon Ghost King.
Looking at Shen Baishuang, whose delicate face had turned pale, whose expression was cold and filled with murderous intent, the Six Paths Demon Queen continued to speak to Lu Changsheng: "Fellow Daoist, why are you so devoted to Shen Baishuang? Is there some other reason? Have you taken a fancy to her?"
"If that's the case, as long as you are willing to submit and join my Six Paths Palace, I can promise to bestow her upon you as your furnace for three years." Shen Baishuang
, with a deep blue ancient mirror above her head and a golden ancient sword in her hand, trembled with rage upon hearing this. Her face was as cold as frost as she rebuked, "Si Guihua, I will tear your mouth apart sooner or later."
As soon as she finished speaking, the ancient sword in her hand trembled wildly and began to burn the nascent soul's essence, its magical power and energy constantly rising.
"Heh, Shen Baishuang, if your strength were as arrogant as your words, you wouldn't be in this predicament."
The Six Paths Demon Queen, surrounded by ghostly shadows and flowing blood-red light, with two blood-red dragons coiled around her, continued her mocking taunts: "I wonder what the world will think of the Goddess Palace when the Second Palace Master's image stone spreads throughout the Starry Sea?"
"..."
Lu Changsheng looked at the two Nascent Soul True Monarchs before him, who were simultaneously exchanging blows and delivering sarcastic remarks, utterly speechless.
He hadn't expected that even as Nascent Soul True Monarchs, they would act like ordinary women.
However, it was clear that the Six Paths Demon Queen's words were quite effective.
Under the sarcasm, Shen Baishuang's emotions surged, causing her magical energy to become somewhat chaotic and unstable.
If the Six Paths Demon Queen were to seize upon this weakness, she would be in danger.
"Fellow Daoist, what's your decision?"
The Six Paths Demon Queen looked at Lu Changsheng with a half-smile and continued to ask.
Her dark, bright, clear, and flawless eyes shimmered with an indescribable charm, captivating and alluring, utterly alluring and mesmerizing.
"Buzz buzz buzz!!"
The golden figure in Lu Changsheng's sea of consciousness, his Taiyi Divine Soul, and the Peach Blossom Gu instantly trembled, realizing that the other party was using seductive arts and soul-interfering techniques to disrupt and influence his mind and consciousness.
If Lu Changsheng hadn't possessed the Taiyi Soul Body, Taiyi Divine Soul, and the Lu Clan Genealogy, any other Core Formation or even Nascent Soul cultivator might have been affected by this interference.
At this moment, the Second Palace Master, her jade-like face pale and blood trickling from her red lips, appearing more frail than usual, couldn't help but look at Lu Changsheng, worried that he might betray her.
Even with Lu Changsheng's help, she would find it difficult to turn the tide.
But without Lu Changsheng, she feared she wouldn't even be able to escape with her Nascent Soul!
Moreover, although Si Guihua was only mocking, based on her understanding of the latter, she might actually do such a thing.
Even as a Nascent Soul True Monarch, the thought of such a scene sent chills down her spine, making her willing to self-destruct her Nascent Soul!
"Damn it, you women should fight properly, why drag me into this!"
Lu Changsheng knew that the Six Paths Demon Consort's words of sowing discord had had some impact on Shen Baishuang, so his eyes cleared and his voice firm as he said, "Second Palace Master, as long as the Goddess Palace does not abandon me, I will have no ulterior motives and am willing to advance and retreat with you!"
As he spoke, he unleashed Shen Baishuang's secret treasure, completely suppressing the Flood Dragon Ghost King.
Although Shen Baishuang did not know why Lu Changsheng was so loyal to her Goddess Palace.
Seeing him fully suppress the Flood Dragon Ghost King and demonstrate his firm stance, she was delighted and smiled sweetly, "Yes, I naturally believe Elder Xuanmu."
Then, her eyes turned cold as she looked at the Six Paths Demon Queen, her golden ancient sword flashing out with surging power, burning her nascent soul essence.
"Since you don't know what's good for you, fellow Daoist, and refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit, then don't blame me for being impolite!"
Seeing that Lu Changsheng not only completely suppressed her Flood Dragon Ghost King but was also immune to her charm techniques and soul-binding secret arts, the Six Paths Demon Queen no longer wasted her breath, and lightly raised her jade hand.
Instantly, the White Bone Palace roared with countless ghostly soldiers, rushing towards Lu Changsheng to attack.
Lu Changsheng desperately wanted to wake the Crying Soul Beast, but he suppressed the urge.
His slender body crackled, and a layer of pale golden lightning arcs surged forth.
The pale golden lightning arcs flew out like a Flood Dragon, instantly blasting away several charging ghosts.
"The Thunder of Repelling Evil!"
The Six Paths Demon Queen frowned slightly upon seeing Lu Changsheng's abilities.
She hadn't expected that besides his talisman array and fourth-tier puppet, he also possessed the "Thunder of Repelling Evil," a technique effective against demonic and ghostly cultivators.
What was this person's background?
She hadn't even heard of such a figure in the Goddess Palace.
Logically, such a person couldn't possibly be an unknown nobody!
"Excellent, excellent, Elder Xuanmu, what skill!!!"
Seeing this, Shen Baishuang was overjoyed. She swallowed a healing pill and continued her attack on the Six Paths Demon Queen.
By burning her Nascent Soul essence, she gradually suppressed the Six Paths Demon Queen.
However, this state was unsustainable; she couldn't fight for long.
"White Bone Ghost King!"
Seeing that Lu Changsheng possessed the Thunder of Repelling Evil, a technique effective against demonic and ghostly cultivators, the Six Paths Demon Queen knew that her Dao soldiers would suffer heavy casualties if they tried to wear him down.
She immediately signaled the White Bone Ghost King to stop crossing the void back to the Six Paths Palace and focus all her efforts on suppressing Shen Baishuang and Lu Changsheng.
"Buzz buzz buzz!!!"
(This last part is a separate, unrelated comment and doesn't directly relate to the preceding text.)
The Bone Demon Palace trembled, its shrieks echoing across the void. Two colossal, sky-covering ghostly hands appeared above, tearing through the dark void and bursting forth from the heavens.
Many of the Bone Demon Palace's abilities relied on this Bone Ghost King.
Previously, it had been traversing the void, preventing the Bone Ghost King from devoting much of its power to assist.
Now, having ceased its traversal, a terrifying pressure instantly swept towards Lu Changsheng and Shen Baishuang, staining the heavens and earth blood-red.
"Now! Go!"
Shen Baishuang knew that the Demon Palace's defenses would weaken the moment the Ghost King attacked. She unleashed a secret treasure she had prepared in her sleeve, attempting to break the seal.
However, the Six Paths Demon Queen was already on guard. The Ghost King had only feinted, not fully committing its attack, and remained tightly sealed off the Bone Demon Palace to prevent Shen Baishuang's escape.
After all, at this level, killing and capturing others was incredibly difficult.
If Shen Baishuang hadn't entered the Bone Demon Palace herself, even she wouldn't have had the chance to imprison and suppress it.
"Chen Baishuang, I've said it before, my White Bone Demon Palace isn't a place you can come and go as you please!"
A gigantic demon, seemingly crawling between heaven and earth, appeared above the Six Paths Demon Queen's head, its two enormous ghostly hands unleashing boundless blood-red light.
"Damn it, how am I supposed to play this?!"
Under the White Bone Demon King's imposing aura, Lu Changsheng felt a sudden heaviness. His sealed fourth-tier physique was almost about to break free, but he was firmly suppressing it. In
his current state, displaying fourth-tier body refinement would be far too astonishing.
But now, without using his fourth-tier physique and the Great Luo Sword Embryo, Lu Changsheng was at a loss for how to fight.
Although he could suppress the Flood Dragon Demon King before him, and even kill him, his Second Palace Master was utterly useless. She
was on a completely different level from this Six Paths Demon Queen.
Lu Changsheng simply couldn't understand how she dared to provoke her.
"Squeak squeak squeak"
Just then, a sound rang out from his spirit pet pouch—it was the Howling Soul Beast.
With the appearance of the Bone Ghost King, the sleeping Howling Soul Beast was awakened.
Not by the Ghost King's aura,
but because the Bone Ghost King seemed to sense its presence, as if it were spying on him, thus rousing the Howling Soul Beast from its slumber.
"Could it be that the Six Paths Demon Consort attacked me because of the Howling Soul Beast?"
Lu Changsheng's eyes narrowed slightly, vaguely guessing why the Six Paths Demon Consort had dragged him into the Bone Demon Palace.
She had previously mentioned being interested in something on his person.
This thing was very likely referring to the Howling Soul Beast.
The Howling Soul Beast had recently devoured two fourth-tier Ghost Kings from the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons. During its slumber, its entire body was shrouded in ghostly energy, which the Six Paths Demon Consort, who cultivated ghostly techniques, likely sensed and suspected was some kind of treasure.
And for a demonic Nascent Soul cultivator like her to covet the opportunity on his person and try to seize it was perfectly normal.
"Since that's the case, let's make our move. Otherwise, who knows what will happen if we drag this out any longer."
Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly, knowing that Shen Baishuang couldn't hold out for long under the suppression of the Six Paths Demon Queen and the White Bone Ghost King
. Once she couldn't continue and was completely defeated, he would have no choice but to use his true strength, or the [Sun and Moon Yin-Yang Mystic Light Mirror] and the Sea-Splitting Mystic Dragon Whale.
Since that was the case, he might as well use the Crying Soul now to quickly deal with the Flood Dragon Ghost King and the White Bone Ghost King in front of him.
"Damn it, I'm unlucky to have met this woman!"
Lu Changsheng had already labeled Shen Baishuang as brainless and decided to stay away from her as much as possible in the future.
Otherwise, he didn't know how much trouble he would get into.
He patted his hand lightly, and the Crying Soul Beast appeared in his spirit pet pouch.
The Crying Soul Beast was supposed to advance directly to the fourth rank after waking up, and it was a little unhappy to be interrupted.
Moreover, it had already eaten two fourth-rank ghost kings, and now a fourth-rank ghost king dared to provoke it.
"Crying Soul!"
Lu Changsheng signaled the Crying Soul to attack the Flood Dragon Ghost King in front of him first.
Without hesitation, the Soul-Crying Beast snorted loudly through its massive nostrils, spewing out a vast expanse of pale yellow light that engulfed and swallowed the Flood Dragon Ghost King, who was being suppressed by the puppet battle formation. The
Soul-Sealing Divine Light was instantly sensed by the Bone Ghost King and the Six Paths Demon Queen, who cultivated ghostly arts.
"What is this?"
The Six Paths Demon Queen's expression changed slightly upon seeing this, realizing the Flood Dragon Ghost King was in danger.
The next moment, the Flood Dragon Ghost King let out a mournful howl.
Its massive body was directly pulled in front of the Soul-Crying Beast, struggling desperately, pleading for help from the Six Paths Demon Queen.
The Six Paths Demon Queen and the Bone Ghost King didn't dare hesitate, immediately diverting their attention to Lu Changsheng and the Soul-Crying Beast.
"Roar!!!"
The Crying Soul Beast, its small body only an inch long, instantly grew to several feet tall, resembling a ferocious and terrifying, black-faced, fanged, peerless demonic ape. A captivating blood-red demonic eye appeared between its brows, shooting out a scarlet light as it landed on the Flood Dragon Ghost King before it, swallowing half of its body whole.
"Stop!"
The Six Paths Demon Queen was filled with shock and rage.
She had spent countless rare treasures and considerable time and effort to cultivate this fourth-tier Ghost King.
However, the Crying Soul Beast, transformed into a beast of punishment, ignored her pressure and swallowed the rest of the Flood Dragon Ghost King's body whole.
"This...this..."
Shen Baishuang was also shocked by this scene, her expression dazed.
Wait,
how come you still have other methods?
If you have such methods, why are you only using them now!
But at this moment, Shen Baishuang didn't have time to think further; her heart was filled with a joyful surprise, like a light at the end of the tunnel.
A long red ribbon, like a celestial curtain, swept out from her body, effectively isolating the White Bone Ghost King while she relentlessly attacked the Six Paths Demon Queen, preventing her from fighting Lu Changsheng and the Crying Soul Beast.
In just a few breaths, the massive body of the Flood Dragon Ghost King was swallowed whole by the Crying Soul Beast.
"Get out of my way!"
The Six Paths Demon Queen could no longer maintain her elegant and noble demeanor; her face was grim and ashen. She launched a powerful attack at Shen Baishuang, then forcefully charged towards the Crying Soul Beast, attempting to rescue the Flood Dragon Ghost King.
She could clearly feel its life force rapidly dissipating; if she couldn't rescue it in time, it would perish completely!
Seeing the Six Paths Demon Queen approaching, Lu Changsheng's eyes narrowed slightly. The rune arrays surrounding him flew out, their energy merging and arranging to form a rune wall.
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But this was only a third-tier rune array.
The Six Paths Demon Queen's fair hand struck out, as if thousands of vengeful ghosts appeared, directly tearing through Lu Changsheng's rune wall, and then roaring towards the Howling Soul Beast.
The Howling Soul Beast was completely unafraid, letting out an excited roar to the sky.
The surging ghostly mist around it resembled layers of raging waves, rolling out in all directions.
Then, the blood-red demonic eye between its brows darted around, emitting endless crimson light.
"Boom!!!"
An astonishing scene unfolded.
Thousands of vengeful ghosts and resentful spirits, under the crimson light and soul-capturing divine light of the Howling Soul Beast, sizzled and dissipated like boiling water, only to be swallowed by the Howling Soul Beast.
Although the Howling Soul Beast couldn't destroy all the vengeful ghosts and resentful spirits, its curved horns and billowing black mist made it difficult for them to harm it.
At the same time, Qian Zhuyan manipulated nine third-tier puppets, swirling a puppet array in the sky to form pillars of puppet power, relieving the pressure on the Howling Soul Beast.
"How is this possible!"
The Six Paths Demon Queen's expression changed, her dark, bright eyes filled with disbelief.
This attack, though hasty, showed no mercy; even some Nascent Soul cultivators would find it difficult to easily neutralize.
Before her stood a person, a beast, and a puppet—only the puppet barely reaching the Nascent Soul level—yet it had blocked her Ghostly Soul Technique?
She formed hand seals, and her graceful body surged with crimson light, forming a long, howling river of blood that continued to pour towards the Crying Soul Beast.
"This!?"
Shen Baishuang, who was not far away, was also shocked by this scene.
What the hell?
Elder Xuanmu not only destroyed Si Guihua's fourth-tier ghost pet, but also blocked the latter's full-force attack!?
You must know that Si Guihua is not an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator.
She is only one step away from breaking through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage.
Even if the latter acted hastily just now, with the pressure of the White Bone Demon Palace on her shoulders, she is not to be underestimated.
"This black demonic ape..." Shen
Baishuang's gaze fell on the Crying Soul Beast, which had a black face and fangs, its body shrouded in ghostly mist, fighting against the vengeful ghosts and the long river of blood. Her beautiful eyes were full of doubt and surprise.
She knew that Lu Changsheng was able to fight against the Six Paths Demon Consort, and apart from the fourth-tier puppet, the biggest contributor was this beast!
As a Nascent Soul True Monarch, she couldn't see through the Crying Soul Beast at all.
It was somewhat like a demonic beast, a mutated ferocious beast, yet its body was shrouded in ghostly energy, making it resemble a ferocious ghost king.
However, the ghostly energy it possessed was completely different from the eerie ghostly energy of the White Bone Demon Palace, and it even naturally restrained Si Guihua's magical powers.
"It's like a demon, a beast, a ghost, and it restrains evil spirits and demonic paths. What kind of demonic beast is this? Elder Xuanmu, besides his fourth-tier puppet, actually has such a peerless spiritual pet!?"
Even as a Nascent Soul True Monarch, Shen Baishuang was utterly shocked by Lu Changsheng's series of methods, her emotions like a raging storm, unable to calm down for a long time.
However, at this moment, she didn't dwell on it too much, only feeling a delightful surprise.
The golden ancient sword in her hand trembled wildly as she attacked the Six Paths Demon Consort, relieving the pressure on the Crying Soul Beast.
"Elder Xuanmu, you must do everything in your power to annihilate this vile woman's Dao soldiers and the White Bone Ghost King!"
Shen Baishuang noticed that the Crying Soul Beast was extremely effective against the Ghost King, so she ordered him to deal with the White Bone Ghost King and the ghostly Dao soldiers of the White Bone Demon Palace.
"Alright."
Lu Changsheng responded in a deep voice, recognizing that these Dao soldiers were one of the energy sources of this White Bone Demon Palace, and signaled the Crying Soul Beast to attack these Dao soldiers first.
"Roar!!!"
The horns on the Crying Soul Beast's head glowed with a hazy light as it roared to the sky, its enormous nostrils spewing out endless soul-capturing divine light, like a hurricane sweeping through the White Bone Demon Palace.
Instantly, the eerie ghostly energy and ghostly Dao soldiers within the White Bone Palace all became food and breeding grounds for the Crying Soul Beast.
"Stop!"
The Six Paths Demon Consort's expression was one of shock and anger as she shouted urgently, her voice becoming somewhat shrill, no longer possessing the previous ethereal charm and elegant composure.
After all, Dao soldiers were notoriously difficult to raise.
Her fourth-tier ghost pet had already been devoured by the Crying Soul Beast, greatly diminishing her strength.
If these Dao soldiers were devoured and annihilated, her strength would drop another level.
Moreover, rebuilding Dao soldiers would be extremely resource-intensive and time-consuming.
This period would be a time of weakness for her!
"Hahaha, Si Guihua, where did your arrogance go!"
Seeing the Six Paths Demon Consort's furious expression, Shen Baishuang felt as if she had drunk a sip of ice water on a scorching hot day, feeling completely refreshed. Her pale, beautiful face flushed with excitement.
Over the years, she had clashed with Si Guihua many times, but had mostly suffered losses; she had never seen the other woman like this before.
At this moment, she felt an indescribable joy.
All her previous frustration and displeasure vanished in an instant, and even Lu Changsheng, who was not far away, seemed much more pleasing to the eye.
"Boom!"
To further hinder the Six Paths Demon Consort and continue to watch her furious state, Shen Baishuang recklessly activated her Nascent Soul Secret Technique, further increasing the power of her Nascent Soul.
"Chen Baishuang, you crazy woman!"
The Six Paths Demon Queen couldn't help but curse when she saw Shen Baishuang continuing to use the Nascent Soul Secret Technique to fight her to the death even after burning her Nascent Soul essence.
"Hahaha, I'm happy to!"
Shen Baishuang naturally knew the consequences, but what could be more satisfying than seeing the Six Paths Demon Consort suffer a setback?
Besides, her strength largely came from the spiritual treasures she possessed.
Half of the Six Paths Demon Consort's combat power came from this White Bone Demon Palace.
If the White Bone Ghost King and all the palace's Dao soldiers were wiped out, the latter would suffer even greater losses!
"Damn it, this woman..."
Lu Changsheng saw Shen Baishuang gaining the upper hand and began to aggressively harass her, feeling utterly speechless.
Wouldn't it be better to activate the Nascent Soul Secret Technique now and take the opportunity to break the White Bone Demon Palace's seal and confinement?
Why bother mocking and provoking her?
What if this Six Paths Demon Consort was pushed to the limit and chose to fight to the death? How would you handle that?
However, he didn't speak, only watching the Six Paths Demon Consort warily, lest she have any other tricks up her sleeve.
"Fine, fine, since that's the case, I'll cripple you!"
As the wife of the number one demon cultivator in the Starry Sea, the Six Paths Demon Consort was naturally no pushover and possessed a ruthless streak.
Knowing that continuing like this would only lead to her being constantly drained and suffering heavy losses, she directly activated her secret technique, merging with the Bone Palace and the Bone Ghost King.
"Boom!!!"
The Six Paths Demon Queen's dark red palace dress fluttered wildly, her long, black hair adorned with a crown and necklace danced in the air, and eerie dark red patterns spread from between her brows.
The remaining ghostly soldiers of the Bone Palace all merged into the Bone Ghost King and her body.
Moments later, the Six Paths Demon Queen's stunningly beautiful face was covered with a layer of mysterious and eerie dark red patterns, like a naturally formed curse.
Her long, black hair grew to over ten feet long, billowing like a cloak, exuding a terrifying aura that seemed capable of easily stealing the souls of living beings.
In this state, the Six Paths Demon Queen's strength increased to an extremely terrifying level; with every gesture, she created an overwhelming force within the Bone Demon Palace.
Even though the main force of the attack was directed at Shen Baishuang, only a few aftershocks flew towards Lu Changsheng and the Crying Soul Beast, which still greatly increased the pressure on him.
"Hmph, today I'll see who cripples whom!"
Shen Baishuang showed no fear, even using the long red ribbon coiled around her to strike Lu Changsheng, relieving him of the pressure. All he needed was for him to quickly break through the White Bone Demon Palace and kill the remaining cultivators.
"Boom boom boom!!!"
The two clashed fiercely, causing the White Bone Demon Palace to tremble and rumble, shattering the surrounding void, and creating a whirlwind of destruction.
Lu Changsheng could see that the Six Paths Demon Consort was even more powerful in this state.
Even with Shen Baishuang burning her Nascent Soul essence and activating her Nascent Soul secret techniques, she was no match.
Moreover, Shen Baishuang had already been at a disadvantage from the beginning, suffering some injuries.
Now, in this battle, the previous exhaustion and injuries were especially important!
"Second Palace Master, should we retreat now?"
Lu Changsheng's eyes were filled with golden runes, realizing that the White Bone Demon Palace's defenses had greatly weakened. He believed that with her combined strength, they could break through the confinement and seal.
However, Shen Baishuang ignored him, seemingly caught up in the battle. The azure ancient mirror above her head shone like a bright moon, reflecting her graceful and voluptuous figure. She wielded a golden ancient sword entwined with phoenixes, continuously parrying and striking.
"Bang bang bang!!!"
After several rounds of clashes, Shen Baishuang's burst of power gradually weakened.
"Not good!"
Lu Changsheng instantly realized the danger and immediately signaled Qian Zhuyan to relieve some of the pressure on Shen Baishuang, continuing to send telepathic messages to her, hoping for a retreat.
But the latter remained unresponsive.
After several rounds, Shen Baishuang's burst of power finally ran out, her Nascent Soul magic power dwindled, and under the full force of the Six Paths Demon Queen's attack, she was defeated and sent flying backward
.
"Second Palace Master!"
Seeing Shen Baishuang flying backwards towards him, Lu Changsheng immediately activated the full power of the *Precious Cauldron Medicine King Scripture*, catching her graceful body wrapped in a beautiful red dress. Her
soft fragrance enveloped him, her voluptuous beauty indescribable.
However, at this moment, Lu Changsheng had no time to appreciate it; he simply placed his hand on her back, using the Medicine King's power to stabilize her injuries.
"Hurry up and go!"
Although Shen Baishuang knew Lu Changsheng meant well, her cheeks still flushed slightly as she broke free from the man's warm and strong embrace, transmitting her voice.
Then, she activated a fourth-tier lightning talisman, slashing with her golden ancient sword, intending to break through the White Bone Demon Palace and escape.
She seemed impulsive, but in reality, she was very clear-headed.
She knew that while she could take the opportunity to break through the White Bone Demon Palace and escape, Lu Changsheng might not be able to.
Therefore, she adopted a desperate stance, hoping to reunite with Lu Changsheng during their retreat and break through the encirclement together.
"Boom!!!"
Under the combined attack of the fourth-tier lightning talisman and Shen Baishuang's sword, a massive crack instantly appeared in the barrier of the White Bone Demon Palace.
Lu Changsheng, Qian Zhuyan, and the Crying Soul Beast immediately flew towards the crack.
"Trying to leave!"
The Six Paths Demon Queen looked at Shen Baishuang, Lu Changsheng, Qian Zhuyan, and the Crying Soul Beast as they tried to retreat, and snorted coldly. A massive, blood-red ghost claw appeared above her head, grabbing at the Crying Soul Beast.
Compared to Shen Baishuang, she now valued the Crying Soul Beast more.
If Shen Baishuang fell into her hands, she could at most trade with the Goddess Palace and Shen Jianjia, demanding benefits.
But this Crying Soul Beast was different.
She had never seen such a demonic beast before; it was a natural counter to ghosts, spirits, and demonic arts!
If she could control this demonic beast, she could further integrate the demonic forces of the Starry Sea.
"Roar!!!"
The Soul-Crying Beast, transformed into a beast of punishment, roared fiercely at the blood-red ghost claw, its curved horns gleaming with a hazy light, attempting to break free of its restraints.
However, it had not yet advanced to the fourth rank and was no match for the Six Paths Demon Queen.
Seeing this, Shen Baishuang immediately slashed out with her golden ancient sword, creating an opening for the Soul-Crying Beast.
She naturally understood the Six Paths Demon Queen's intentions.
Even seeing the Soul-Crying Beast, a nemesis
of demons, she was incredibly tempted. If her Goddess Palace could control this spirit pet, it would give them an advantage in the future, whether it was the Six Paths Palace or other Nascent Soul cultivators practicing demonic and ghostly arts.
"Boom boom boom!!!"
The battle between the two sides was about to erupt again, and they began to clash.
Although Shen Baishuang's condition was unsustainable and she could not continue to unleash her full power, with Lu Changsheng, the Soul-Crying Beast, and Qian Zhuyan's puppet battle formation, she could still barely contend with the Six Paths Demon Queen in her current state. Moreover,
the Six Paths Demon Queen's current goal was simply to forcibly keep the Soul-Crying Beast.
Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, the Six Paths Demon Queen suddenly sensed something. Her face, covered with strange dark red patterns, was filled with resentment, and she chose to retreat.
"Boom!!!"
The binding and sealing power of the White Bone Demon Palace suddenly disappeared, then violently broke through layers of void, crashed into it, and vanished into the world.
"Hmph, you're lucky you ran fast."
Shen Baishuang naturally knew why the Six Paths Demon Queen chose to escape, and coldly snorted with a pale face.
Several breaths later, a ripple spread through the space, and a lone boat, like a flowing river of stars, broke through the void and appeared before the two.
"Great Palace Master!"
Lu Changsheng saw the radiant and peerless graceful figure on the starship, and immediately bowed, knowing why the Six Paths Demon Queen had retreated.
"Elder Xuanmu."
Shen Jianjia looked at Qian Zhuyan, the puppet power array, and the Crying Soul Beast in the arena, her beautiful eyes slightly narrowed, then she gently nodded, looking at her pale-faced younger sister, and asked with concern, "Xiaoshuang, how are you?"
"Sister."
When Shen Baishuang saw her sister Shen Jianjia arrive, she instantly relaxed, her secret technique stopped operating, her magical energy receded like a tide, and her pale face turned deathly white, her delicate body even becoming unsteady.
Shen Jianjia quickly supported her sister, asking her how she could be so badly injured.
Although she hadn't examined her closely, she could tell that her sister's injuries were extremely severe, requiring at least ten years of recuperation to fully recover.
"I was a bit reckless this time,"
Shen Baishuang said weakly. Only in front of this older sister would she lower her proud head and admit her mistakes. In
this battle, she had not only invited Zhong Liming, but also several other Nascent Soul True Monarchs.
However, the Six Paths Demon Consort had anticipated this and chose to turn the tables, leading to her peril.
"Sister, we owe a great debt to Elder Xuanmu this time."
Although Shen Baishuang and her younger sister Shen Yiren had different personalities and usually disdained winning people's hearts,
Lu Changsheng's performance today had earned her approval.
It could be said that as long as Lu Changsheng harbored no ill intentions towards the Goddess Palace, she didn't care about his origins or purpose.
"Elder Xuanmu, thank you for your hard work this trip. Let's go back first."
Shen Jianjia, having discerned some of the situation through the fluctuations in magical power in the air, nodded to Lu Changsheng, her demeanor elegant and noble.
"You're too kind, Grand Palace Master."
Lu Changsheng exhaled wearily, cupping his hands in a respectful bow.
He then beckoned to Qian Zhuyan, returning the nine slightly damaged puppets to his storage bag.
The Soul-Crying Beast, shrouded in black mist and resembling a peerless demonic ape, gradually shrank, reverting to its usual small monkey form, falling into his hands, dozing off, indicating its sleepiness.
Shen Jianjia glanced at Lu Changsheng again upon seeing this.
As a Nascent Soul True Monarch, she immediately recognized that the nine puppets were all of excellent quality, belonging to the third tier.
Although she didn't recognize the Soul-Crying Beast, its aura was infinitely close to the fourth tier.
For the opponent, a third-tier high-grade talisman master and a third-tier divination master, possessing a fourth-tier puppet and a third-tier spirit pet was already incredibly formidable.
In this situation, to possess nine third-tier puppets? And a near-fourth-tier demon king?
And in this situation, you claim to be a clan cultivator?
What kind of clan cultivator is so extravagant?
Even she, as a Nascent Soul True Monarch and the master of the Goddess Palace, and her sister Shen Yiren, a Core Formation cultivator, were not as extravagant as Lu Changsheng.
"..."
Lu Changsheng noticed Shen Jianjia's gaze, paused slightly, and pondered how to explain himself and let today's events pass.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be easy for him to safely avoid disaster in the Goddess Palace.
However, Shen Jianjia didn't ask any questions, gesturing for Lu Changsheng to come aboard the starship, then broke through layers of void and sped towards the Goddess Palace.