kvmb Chapter 1867 A New Look
Chapter 1867 A New Look
"Snap—!"
The skull shattered, and a ball of crimson light flew out from the crack.
That's the core of the Blazing Sky Demon Dragon!
The ball of light was the size of an adult's head, its entire body was fiery red, and inside was the phantom of a miniature demonic dragon swimming.
Even after being removed, the phantom continued to struggle frantically, trying to break free of its restraints.
"Hmph, trying to escape?"
Xing Can snorted coldly, and the Dark Gold Ferry turned around, sending a beam of light towards the Tribulation Core, firmly fixing it in the void.
The phantom of the demonic dragon within the core struggled for a moment before finally fading into silence.
Thus, the Golden Immortal-level Calamity Beast, the Burning Sky Demon Dragon, was killed!
When Xing Can finally pocketed the crimson calamity core, all four of them breathed a sigh of relief.
Although this battle lasted for less than half an incense stick's time, the danger involved far exceeded expectations.
Jiao'er's face was pale, and the light on the Ice Soul Immortal Sword dimmed by three-tenths—that sword strike had almost exhausted seventy percent of her magic power, and she had also been backfired by the Burning Sky Fire, which had damaged her meridians.
Zhang Xuan used his essence blood to activate the Nine Nether Soul-Locking Whip, forcibly locking the soul of the Burning Sky Demon Dragon. At this moment, less than one-tenth of his immortal essence remained in his body, making it difficult to even maintain the ferry. He could only barely float in the void.
The star gauge also consumes a huge amount of resources.
Although the trap only lasted for three breaths, it almost exhausted all her energy.
Only Xing Can, though he also expended a great deal of energy, still managed to handle the situation with ease due to his profound foundation.
He put away the robbed core, his one eye swept over the three people, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.
"Fellow Daoists, this battle has truly impressed me."
He meant it sincerely.
The difference between the early stages of a Golden Immortal can be enormous.
Some early-stage Golden Immortals have mediocre combat power and may not even be able to crush a peak True Immortal.
Some Golden Immortals in their early stages are able to withstand attacks from the middle and even late stages without being defeated.
The two people in front of us are clearly the latter.
Jiao'er's sword strike, using the Ice Soul Dao to counter the Burning Sky Flame, was so precise in its timing and so powerful that even a mid-stage Golden Immortal cultivator might not be able to achieve it.
Zhang Xuan's attack was even more stunning.
Using essence and blood as a guide and the Great Dao Ferry as a foundation, the power of the Nine Nether Soul-Locking Whip was pushed to its limit, locking the soul of the Burning Sky Demon Dragon in one strike.
Even a late-stage Golden Immortal might not be able to use such a technique!
What's even more remarkable is that the two cooperated perfectly, one restraining the dragon and the other locking its soul, minimizing the dragon's dying counterattack.
"The combat strength of you two fellow Daoists is no less than that of a mid-stage Golden Immortal," Xingyi said softly, her tone filled with sincere admiration. "Given time, you will surely become one of us."
Zhang Xuan and Jiao'er exchanged a glance, both seeing the relief in each other's eyes.
After a short rest, the four set off back.
On the way back, Xing Can handed the Tribulation Core of the Burning Sky Demon Dragon to Zhang Xuan.
"This is?"
"Distribute it according to the rules," Xing Can said. "In this battle, you two contributed the most, so this Tribulation Core should belong to you two."
Zhang Xuan was taken aback, then declined, saying, "Senior, you are mistaken. If it weren't for your restraint and Senior Xingyi's trapping formation, we wouldn't have been able to get close to that demonic dragon. This tribulation core should rightfully be disposed of by you, Senior."
Xing Can shook his head: "It is my duty to restrain him; it is also my duty to set up the formation. But the final blow was delivered by the two of you. Without you, this fiend would not have been killed today."
He paused, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his single eye: "When I was young, I also competed with my peers for credit, neither of us willing to yield. Later, as I grew older, I came to understand a truth—in this calamity, being able to return alive is more important than anything else. Merit and spoils are all external things; being able to meet comrades with whom you can entrust your back is the greatest blessing."
He shoved the Tribulation Core into Zhang Xuan's hand, his tone leaving no room for doubt: "Take it, consider it... my recognition of you two fellow Daoists."
Zhang Xuan stared at him for a long time before finally accepting the gift solemnly.
"Thank you, senior."
Xing Can grinned, a hint of gentleness in his single eye: "No need to thank me. I only hope that if we encounter danger again in the future, you two fellow Daoists can entrust me with your lives as you have today."
Upon returning to the Starry Sky Ancient Realm, Xing Can immediately reported the matter to the Elders Council.
When the crimson tribulation core was placed in the council hall, the expressions of the six elders were even more solemn than before.
Xingyaozi stroked his beard for a long time before slowly speaking: "Burning Sky Demon Dragon... This fiend has been entrenched in the heart of the Calamity Sea for many years. Our realm has organized three encirclements and suppressions, but all have failed."
"With your cultivation at the early stage of Golden Immortal, you two, together with Xing Can and Xing Yi, managed to kill this fiend," Xing Can said in a deep voice. "Especially in the final strike, Fellow Daoist Zhang Xuan used his essence blood to activate a celestial treasure to lock the demonic dragon's soul, and Fellow Daoist Jiao'er used the Ice Soul Celestial Sword to directly confront the Blazing Sky Flame. Such combat power is something that even ordinary Golden Immortals would be ashamed of."
These words moved all five elders.
Who is Xing Can?
He was one of the few remaining old guys in the Starry Sky Ancient Realm, who once followed the God King in the battle against the Calamity Sea and killed countless Golden Immortal-level Calamity Beasts.
Everyone present knew perfectly well how valuable his evaluation was.
Xingyaozi remained silent for a long time before finally rising slowly and bowing deeply to Zhang Xuan and Jiao'er.
"Fellow Daoists, on behalf of the Elders Council, I formally apologize to you both."
Zhang Xuan was startled and quickly stood up to return the greeting: "What do you mean by this, senior?"
Xingyaozi said frankly, "When I first met you two, although I treated you with courtesy, I may not have been without contempt in my heart. You were just two early-stage Golden Immortals who had accidentally entered the Tribulation Sea and escaped by chance. Even after returning the Xingyi Token, I only regarded it as a good deed and did not really regard you as... comrades-in-arms who could be entrusted with my life."
He paused, his tone becoming increasingly solemn: "Only today have I realized that the strength and foundation of you two fellow Daoists far exceed my expectations. I hereby solemnly declare that from this day forward, you two fellow Daoists are honored guests of my Starry Sky Ancient Realm, and will enjoy the same treatment as the elders."
Upon hearing this, both Zhang Xuan and Jiao'er were stunned.
Equal treatment as elders?
“Senior, this…” Zhang Xuan wanted to decline.
Xing Yaozi waved his hand to interrupt, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to refuse. Although my Starry Sky Ancient Realm is small, we still know how to repay kindness. The two of you have returned the Starry Sky Token and slain the Burning Sky Demon Dragon, which is a great service to our realm. Such a mere reward is nothing to mention."
Xingyaozi continued, "The two fellow Daoists behind you can follow my World Patrol Envoy to hunt down more Golden Immortal-level Calamity Beasts, accumulate experience, and build up resources."
He paused, then gave Zhang Xuan a meaningful look: "It's not time yet for the Void Mayfly, that peak Golden Immortal evil beast."
Zhang Xuan felt a chill run down his spine.
He understood the deeper meaning in Xingyaozi's words.
Void Mayfly, a peak Golden Immortal, is skilled in the Dao of Time and Space.
Such a powerful beast is indeed beyond their current capabilities.
But one day, they will touch it.
Because the area where the void mayflies dwell is very likely the road leading to the Nine Realms Boundary Membrane.
“This junior understands,” Zhang Xuan said solemnly. “We will certainly devote ourselves to cultivation and accumulate strength. When the time is right, we will join forces with you seniors to slay that Void Mayfly.”
Xingyaozi gave him a deep look, and finally nodded: "Okay!"