Chapter 553 -364: Whose Methods Are the Strongest? (2)

Seeing this scene, Master Tiandou couldn’t help but darken his face.

The situation was tricky.

Gu Yuan also furrowed his brows slightly.

This Netherworld Boundary Seal indeed has a similar intricacy as the Boundary Demon Refining Seal, forcibly drawing people into its realm, requiring a victor to emerge before one can escape.

But one does wonder, does this Netherworld Boundary Seal only determine victory, or does it decide life and death as well?

Combining Master Jiao Sha’s words, Gu Yuan felt that this seal should not be the life-and-death Boundary Demon Refining Seal.

However, no matter what, this battle carries immense risk, and Master Shenyi is surely in grave danger.

For a moment, everyone was deeply worried.

After all, this young man is the Human Body Dharma Embryo of the Nine Flames Demon King, and one doesn’t know what means he possesses. Even though Master Shenyi is renowned, can he truly stand against such an existence?

“Boom!”

Master Tiandou naturally didn’t want to sit and wait for death.

The Dragon-Slaying Ruyi struck several times continuously but to no avail; that demon cloud, although appearing in the Profound Yellow Great World, in essence, already opened its own domain. Without genuine Daoist Embryo techniques, it is absolutely impossible to break through.

Even a Tier Four Spiritual Treasure is impotent.

Regret flashed in Master Tiandou’s eyes, then he suddenly raised his head, looking towards Master Jiao Sha behind the green lamp.

A strong sense of murder flickered in his eyes.

But Master Jiao Sha had foreseen this and had already led the members of the Celestial Demon Sect far from the Mount Slaying Heaven-Earth Disc’s range, relying on the protection of the Jiuyi Profound Demon Array, watching the battle from afar without approaching.

And the power of the Jiuyi Profound Demon Array is terrifying. Even if Master Tiandou was furious, it was still impossible to withstand the entire array and kill Master Jiao Sha.

“Hahaha!”

“What an orthodox Profound Sect, attempting to break the mountain and destroy the sect. If it hadn’t been for the Sect Leaders’ momentary lapse, how could you have entered my Jiuyi Mountain?!”

Upon seeing this, Jiao Sha laughed heartily, continuously mocking, sweeping away his previous panic.

Though hatred surged in Master Tiandou’s eyes, he forcibly suppressed it.

Sword Fox Immortal also frowned deeply.

Originally thinking this would be an easy sect-breaking battle, they hadn’t expected sudden changes with a sharp downturn in circumstances.

Is this the power of the Daoist Embryo?

A seemingly unintentional backup plan could completely overturn the situation?

“Senior Sister, don’t panic!”

But at this moment, a warm voice suddenly echoed in her ears.

She looked up to find Gu Yuan watching her with concern, seemingly signaling for her not to worry.

“The realm of the Daoist Embryo is truly extraordinary…”

Sword Fox Immortal felt a warmth in her heart at this sight but couldn’t help sighing shortly after.

She had thought breaking through the Late Stage Golden Core would display her remarkable prowess across the Great Domain, but this one battle was like a cold splash of reality.

There are always higher mountains; one must not be overconfident.

“There is still hope…”

Gu Yuan softly said, comforting Sword Fox Immortal with a word.

However, he didn’t explain further.

The reason he participated in this mountain-breaking sect-destroying battle without hesitation was that he naturally had confidence in his heart.

Mountain Sea Golden Talisman!

A supreme protective treasure given by Master Ziyang.

With this treasure in hand, it’s as if he has the protection of a Late Stage Daoist Embryo True Person, which is his strongest card now.

And his biggest confidence.

Though the Human Body Dharma Embryo of Master Nine Flames is formidable, it’s ultimately not a Daoist Embryo Cultivator; Gu Yuan doesn’t believe that without the true body, the opponent can break the defense of the Mountain Sea Golden Talisman.

However, breaking a mountain and destroying a sect is not the same as a life-or-death crisis. Gu Yuan would naturally not use the talisman unless absolutely necessary.

Even though Master Shenyi was drawn into the Netherworld Boundary Seal, he refrained from taking action.

After all, Master Shenyi was not his Senior Sister and wasn’t worth using his last card on.

Moreover, having a Dharma Body might still prevail…

Gu Yuan’s eyes were deep, with mana gently flowing within him, without taking his eyes off the black demon cloud ahead.

“Bang!”

At this moment, the demon cloud suddenly exploded, a figure flew out abruptly as if it were a rag.

“Fellow Daoist Shenyi!”

Upon seeing this, Master Tiandou immediately flew up and caught that figure.

This figure was none other than Master Shenyi!

However, at this moment, he no longer had the proud demeanor and confident grasp of the Golden Core Great Cultivator.

His eyes were tightly closed, body stiff and motionless, with all his mana lost. If it weren’t for the slight warmth emanating from him, he would almost be indistinguishable from a corpse.

“Buzz buzz!”

And at the waist of Master Shenyi, a crescent-shaped jade token flickered continuously, emitting endless spiritual light, shining a moonlight divine light into the demon cloud.

Within the demon cloud, a vague and illusory divine soul could be seen, eyes tightly shut, wrapped up by countless demon clouds.

Were it not for the protection of this moonlight divine light, it would likely be eroded by demonic Qi and lose life in an instant.

“There’s actually such a soul-protecting treasure, quite interesting…”

And within the demon cloud, the youth slowly emerged with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

In his hand, he held a green Treasure Pearl, its spiritual light lost, which he toyed with in his palm.

It was precisely the “Burning Spirit Green Flame Pearl” held by Master Shenyi.

“Fellow Daoist Shenyi!”

“Fellow Daoist Shenyi!”

Seeing this, Master Tiandou hurriedly called out, striking a small green drum that released layers of soul Dao spiritual light in the attempt to awaken Master Shenyi.

Yet Master Shenyi still kept his eyes closed, unmoving.

“Don’t waste your efforts; his mana has been absorbed by my Demon Seal, and his soul is imprisoned. Although he is safeguarded by this Spirit Jade, he won’t last more than half a day. If you wish to save his life, you must enter the seal and battle me. If you can defeat me and break the Demon Seal, his soul will naturally return, and his life be preserved. Otherwise, you’ll just helplessly watch him die… “

The youth spoke calmly with his hands behind his back.

In fact, if he were willing to spend a bit more effort, he could forcibly slay Master Shenyi’s soul.

Yet in doing so, he’d not only have to expend resources but lose the bargaining chip that entices the two sects to unite against a common foe.

So it was better to let the empty shell escape, keeping the soul alive, and then challenge the two sects once more.

Master Tiandou, seeing this, was filled with rage and murderous intent, immediately stepping out, prepared to enter the seal.

At this point, not only was Fellow Daoist Shenyi’s life at stake, but the heavy task of breaking the sect-destroying Jiuyi Profound Demon Array also fell on him.

In half a day, not only would Fellow Daoist Shenyi die, but the mission to destroy the Jiuyi Profound Demon Array would fail.

He, as the foremost Golden Core cultivator of Cyan Peak Daoist School of this generation, armed with two Tier Four Spiritual Treasures and under the guidance of the Dean, was determined to step forward.

“Netherworld Boundary Seal…”

Master Tiandou, having cultivated for many years, had always been prudent and practiced excellent Qi refining technique, yet his Qi blood surged with the intent to risk everything.

Even if he had to abandon his cultivation and destroy his spiritual treasures, he was determined to break this seal.

But just as he stepped forward, preparing to enter the seal, suddenly a figure blocked his path.

“Senior Brother, hold on!”

Master Tiandou looked up to find a handsome and tall figure blocking him.

This familiar face, who else could it be but Gu Yuan?

“Junior Brother Gu?”

Master Tiandou asked, puzzled.

“Senior Brother, please wait, why not let Junior Brother try the strength of this person first?”

Gu Yuan replied with a smile.

“Junior Brother!!”

Upon hearing this, a voice exclaimed nearby, filled with deep concern.

Master Tiandou shook his head: “Junior Brother Gu, I know you’re exceptionally talented and blessed by Qi fortune; your enrollment in the school is the fortune of our Daoist School. But you’re still young and not skilled enough in Dao practice, let me handle this battle!”

Though the demon king’s human body Dharma Embryo had never been seen in action, the tragic situation of Master Shenyi clearly illustrated its prowess.

The situation was grim.

He intended to go without regard for his thousand-year cultivation, Gu Yuan still had much potential and could not be lost here.

“I understand Senior Brother cares for me. Among the four of us, you are indeed the oldest, but the strongest may not necessarily be so…”

Gu Yuan said with a light smile.

“Junior Brother, don’t joke around. I’ve nearly three hundred years since breaking through to Late Stage Golden Core, holding two spiritual treasures. Could you possibly rival me?”

Master Tiandou presumed Gu Yuan refused to let him sacrifice himself and, with a flick of his sleeve, his mana surged, signaling him to step back.

Yet Gu Yuan gently raised his arm and pressed Master Tiandou.

Master Tiandou’s expression changed instantly.

On his shoulder, the white and slender hand seemed to contain mountainous waters, its mana as deep as boundless heavens, profoundly formidable.

He intended to step forward, yet couldn’t move.

“Senior Brother, wait a moment, Junior Brother will be back soon!”

Gu Yuan smiled gently, and without waiting for Master Tiandou to respond, he stepped forward, flying straight into the abyss-like Demon Seal.

“Junior Brother!”

Sword Fox Immortal’s expression changed suddenly, attempting to reach for Gu Yuan, but it was already too late.

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