Chapter 609: Little Shield Shield Playing Dead

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Zhen Fei lightly flicked her hand and knocked down his spiritual energy red column, making the Spirit Martial Ancestor feel that this woman was no ordinary person, as her strength far exceeded his own!

Moreover, it seemed that this woman had already been here for a long time. However, he, with his Fully Perfected Core Formation realm cultivation, possessed extremely sharp spiritual senses to detect situations in the sixth layer of heaven from the fifth layer of heaven, yet he hadn't sensed her presence at all!

With his Fully Perfected Core Formation realm, any cultivation technique or concealment method used by other cultivators would not escape his spiritual sense unless their opponent was also a Fully Perfected Core Formation realm cultivator who had even better concealment techniques.

A dangerous aura瀰漫在靈武老祖心中，這些分析的念頭在他心裡劃過零點零幾秒。以他元嬰期大圓滿的反應速度，決定逃跑。

An exclamation of affirmation!

As the Spirit Martial Ancestor was about to use his escape technique, he found that his heels were as if glued to the ground and couldn't move at all. His fingers seemed nailed down too, unable to lift up!

Zhen Fei glanced at him for a few seconds before looking towards Hao Ren in the valley. She slightly shifted her gaze and threw it over with a graceful glance that didn't even require moving her neck.

Duan Yao standing in the valley was stunned by the sight of Zhen Fei.

Zhen Fei…

Just as Hao Ren was about to blurt out, he immediately changed his words, "Aunt!"

Zhen Fei picked up her jade-like delicate hand and covered her red lips with it while giggling softly. Her beautiful eyes squinted into crescents.

"Good nephew, if anyone bullies you, Aunt will take your side."

Spirit Transformation Realm! Spirit Transformation Realm!

The Spirit Martial Ancestor, who could barely move, suddenly thought of who had such strength!

He didn't expect that the tiny Medicine King Valley縹緲峰 would have such a background! It was provoking someone he shouldn't provoke! He kicked an iron plate he shouldn't have kicked!

A cultivator at the Spirit Transformation Realm could easily exterminate a Core Formation realm cultivator with just a gesture!

But the Spirit Martial Ancestor's guess was actually underestimating Zhen Fei! Ordinary Spirit Transformation realm cultivators couldn't even be compared to her!

"Hehe, many thanks for Aunt stepping in to save me. But... there's no need for Aunt's intervention yet. Just let the Purple Gold Hairpin lend a hand."

His spiritual energy was recovering rapidly. He could at least gather enough strength to battle against the Spirit Martial Ancestor again after a short while! If not hit by the Reversing Heaven Seal, his spiritual energy wouldn't have dried up so quickly!

"The Purple Gold Hairpin is my magical treasure and won't heed your commands casually. It's quite proud," Zhen Fei chuckled.

She waved her hand towards the cliff, "Little Shield Shield, stop pretending to be dead. A few small Heaven Thunder Pills couldn't have been so damaging"

"Don't worry. I don't lack accessories. With just this amount of materials, how many earrings can you make If you don't come over soon, I'll get upset and turn you into a set of cooking utensils," Zhen Fei continued.

She gently tapped the cliff, and the Golden Light Shield embedded in the cliff, deliberately covered with dust, suddenly rose up before landing softly in her hand.

The Spirit Martial Ancestor stared at Zhen Fei in shock, finally realizing that the legendary Heaven-Linking Magical Treasure wasn't as fragile as he had thought. It hadn't been blown away by his ten Heaven Thunder Pills because it feared this woman!

Who could have such strength to make a Heaven-Linking Magical Treasure fear and retreat into a cliff

Zhen Fei tossed the Golden Light Shield carelessly towards Hao Ren, saying softly, "I'm feeling good today. I'll teach you the 'Treasure Controlling Formula.' Remember it well!"

Her thin lips murmured gently, but all other cultivators suddenly found their spiritual senses sealed and hearing lost!

Their world turned silent, unable to hear any sounds around them.

But Hao Ren clearly heard the incantation Zhen Fei recited. This short 'Treasure Controlling Formula' flowed directly into his mind through his ears, seeming simple yet incredibly profound.

Bang!

Suddenly, all the cultivators' divine sense and hearing recovered sharply.

"Alright, this lady just happened to pass by here. I won't take action against such a minor soul transformation stage demon like him," said Zhen Fei with grace as she waved her wrist in an enticing manner, "Little Cai Cai, you should occasionally help this little guy and call me aunt."

"Of course, if he is not strong enough to defend himself, there's nothing I can do. If he dies, Little Cai Cai, come back by yourself!"

She rose with the wind and floated in the sky.

The casual words she spoke chilled Hao Ren a bit.

Ling Wu Ancestor was frozen high up in the air, unable to move even his fingers as he turned beet red.

"Demoness, spit out the Kunlun Lamp!"

A voice that almost deafened all cultivators' ears came from afar.

"Huhu huhu... you guys are really persistent!" Zhen Fei covered her lips as she blinked and turned into a beam of white light, flying to the west.

Swish-swish-swish!

Five beams of light flashed over the sky above Mysterious Peak and flew towards the west.

Five Concealed Immortal-stage cultivators!

Ling Wu Ancestor, who was floating in the valley, judged from their speed and overwhelming aura that five Concealed Immortal-stage cultivators had flown past his head just now.

When Zhen Fei suddenly left, he immediately released his lock. But... Ling Wu Ancestor's legs felt wobbly!

He stared at Hao Ren in shock and saw the five Concealed Immortal-stage cultivators chasing after that woman for a few seconds before laughing loudly, "Junior! Your strength is indeed formidable! Old man respects juniors like you!"

Duan Yao raised her head to look at Ling Wu Ancestor questioningly.

"Just now, I was testing your character. Not bad not bad! This is the kind of talent old man needs!" said Ling Wu Ancestor.

"Those brats, I just let them test you and didn't expect to hit so hard! Hahahaha! With my cultivation level, how could I bully juniors like you"

His tone was cheerful as if he had been testing Hao Ren all along.

"Alright then! If this kid can join our Heavenly Mountain Sect, old man will forgive these misunderstandings and treat him equally with the elders. Unlimited spiritual stones and spiritual pills are yours to take! Furthermore, if you like Duan Yao, I can arrange for her marriage with you!" thundered Ling Wu Ancestor.

Duan Yao looked at Ling Wu Ancestor in shock.

But Ling Wu Ancestor's expression was very sincere and not joking around.

"If you don't trust me, we can take a life-and-death oath! We hold each other's soul plates and swear that this agreement is final. Today, when old man opens the mountain gate at six o'clock, I'll announce your position as an elder!" Ling Wu Ancestor said firmly.

A life-and-death vow meant using one’s own cultivation level and life to bet on something and never regret it. Holding each other's soul plates was a secret method that allowed them to control each other's lives by sharing some of their souls, which would cause death or severe damage if broken—this kind of mutual restraint ensured no tricks could be played.

Ling Wu Ancestor being at the peak of the Soul Transformation stage made his suggestion very sincere. Moreover, announcing Hao Ren as a new elder in an open ceremony meant that the face-conscious Heavenly Mountain Sect would not go back on their word and treat him as a true elder.

Having lost several hundred Soul Formation-stage cultivators was quite devastating, but Ling Wu Ancestor suddenly thought that if he could bring this almost peak Soul Transformation stage cultivator under his wing, these losses would be negligible!

The only way to have connections with Concealed Immortal-stage cultivators was by being a Soul Transformation-stage cultivator—using spiritual medicine temporarily boosted their strength didn't count; instead, it was because of some secret methods that they had been sealed at the Soul Formation stage.

"Kid, think carefully! You'll be one step below me and above everyone else!" Ling Wu Ancestor's pressure fluctuated.

He was also making a gamble—if Hao Ren joined Heavenly Mountain Sect, everything would work out; if not, they would stand against each other. With this kind of person as an enemy, Heavenly Mountain Sect had no choice but to fight—there was only one way forward!

"No." Hao Ren responded with three words.

The face of the Lingwu Elder turned stiff. To become a senior elder of the Tianshan Sect with inexhaustible cultivation resources and even to marry Yao'er to him, making him feel at ease—how could such conditions be refused!

No matter how many grievances any cultivator had with the Tianshan Sect, if Lingwu Elder offered such terms, he would still be tempted!

To have no worries about one's life and to hold a superlative status... Regardless of what kind of connections this Hao Ren might have behind him, occupying a nominal position as a senior elder of the Tianshan Sect wouldn't bring any harm.

Especially for Duanyao, who had already reached Core Formation at such a young age; it was a generous gift!

Duanyao in the Sixth Stage Sky Realm was many cultivators' pursuit. Lingwu Elder's word was law when he declared Hao Ren could marry Duanyao—yet she actually refused

"Uncle Ancestor, he is an enemy of our Tianshan Sect!" Duanyao raised her head and shouted.

"What do you know" Lingwu Elder waved his hand. Duanyao staggered and fell onto the grass beside him.

Marrying Duanyao to a promising young cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage was a blessing for her! Only this way would Tianshan Sect dare to invest an enormous amount of resources to help him reach even higher realms!

Duanyao might have a chance at reaching the Nascent Soul realm, but it also depended on luck. However, if a cultivator in the Nascent Soul stage were to practice mutual cultivation with her, her chances of reaching that stage would increase greatly.

Lingwu Elder, who had always been domineering, was giving in for the first time.

When a blessing turned into a disaster, it could also turn back into a blessing. If they could get this man with some background to join Tianshan Sect, then their strength would rise another level!

A cultivator who had reached Great Perfection at the Nascent Soul stage wouldn't care about dozens of Core Formation cultivators' lives!

Even if there were elders against it, in front of Lingwu Elder, who dared to voice their opposition

If Tianshan Sect couldn't defeat him, then they certainly could recruit him!

"Young man, don't act on a whim and throw away your bright future! The Ancestor is being sincere with you by saying these words; this will be the only chance for you! I'll give you a position as the 'Illusory Heaven Senior Elder', below me but above the Tianshan Sect's Grand Senior Elders!"

"Uncle Ancestor!" Duanyao wanted to persuade him again, and suddenly a beam of red light shot out from Lingwu Elder's little finger, knocking her down once more.

Swipe...

At the same time, Hao Ren's sword light aimed at Lingwu Elder.

"I'll say it again; I don't want to join!" Hao Ren enunciated each word and immediately sent out hundreds of beams of sword light!

Xie Yujia stood beside Hao Ren, drew her demon bow, and shot an arrow.

Zhao Yanzi was a bit slow; she hurriedly threw out a talisman. However, her spiritual energy was too weak, causing the talisman to drop before reaching its destination in the sky.

"I've already given you a way to live; then I wouldn't be blamed for my ruthless actions!" Lingwu Elder's huge red axe suddenly swelled up.

When it came to someone like Hao Ren, if he was not exterminated completely, there would surely be endless trouble later on!

The woman just now had been chased by five cultivators at the Spirit Formation stage; she certainly wouldn't have a good outcome and might even struggle for her own survival. But if they couldn’t deal with Hao Ren, it could bring great disaster to Tianshan Sect.

Since Hao Ren refused to join Tianshan Sect, all the cultivators in the valley must die, including those Tianshan Sect Core Formation stage cultivators whose powers were drained. It was better for them to be permanently sealed than to become ordinary people and lead mediocre lives.

He was sure that Hao Ren wouldn’t send out a signal for help; otherwise, he wouldn't have delayed till this situation!

Kill! All of them must die!

Lingwu Elder's killing intent rolled and his huge axe radiated blinding red light.

Die! All of you must die!

"Golden Shield!" Hao Ren flipped the golden shield in his palm.

Bang! Bang! Bang bang!

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The Golden Light Shield instantly transformed into millions of small shields!

Sensing Princess Zhen's aura, it pretended to be blown away by the Thunder Bomb but its strength was far from just that!

What does it mean when people say a Heaven-Linking Spiritual Treasure is nothing more than this

A mere Nascent Soul cultivator dares to mock it like this

The main body hovering in front of Hao Ren rotated once, and all the circular small shields followed suit!

What does it mean when people say a Heaven-Earth Ultimate Shield

A mere Mystic Sun Shield dares to have such a title

The Golden Light Shield of the Heaven-Linking Spiritual Treasure!

All the round shields spewed out spiritual flames, forming an endless sea of fire in midair across thousands of miles!

"Purple Gold Hairpin, let's see if you can resist me now!" Hao Ren drew out the Purple Gold Hairpin from his Spatial Pocket.

The Purple Gold Hairpin could transform into a treasure ship at any time, but under other circumstances, it was harder to control than the Golden Light Shield.

Hao Ren tried using the Treasure Manipulation Art!

Ordinary treasures can only be considered advanced weapons, but these sentient treasures require communication!

The Treasure Manipulation Art is about sensing a treasure and finding its unique abilities!

Bang!

The Purple Gold Hairpin turned into an arm-thick length and was inserted into the ground.

Boom...

A thousand-mile mountain range turned into a demonic purple hue!

The might of the Purple Gold Hairpin didn't lose to the Golden Light Shield! Purple flames erupted from the dark soil, making it seem like a fiery hell in the night!

Golden flames floated midair while purple flames spread on the ground.

Elder Ancestor Spirit Martial Arts stood high in the sky on a red light!

Roooaaar...

A tremor-inducing roar came from Layer Five of the Heavens, near Layer Six!

Sixth-Rank Snow Lion—Ji Tian!

Like a small mountain, the black snow lion charged to Layer Five. It was Elder Ancestor Spirit Martial Arts' spirit beast and had come here in response to its master's call.

A Sixth-Rank Snow Lion equaled the middle Nascent Soul stage, but its combat strength was equivalent to that of a late-stage Nascent Soul powerhouse!

Huuu! Huuu!

Ji Tian, a divine beast rarely leaving Heaven Mountain Sect's territory, exhaled dark red demonic flames from its nostrils, and each of its four paws had hundreds of meters of dark demonic flames floating around.

A Sixth-Rank Snow Lion was pitch black all over; in the night, it looked like a creature from the netherworld!

"Boy, this time next year will be your...e arrangement, he merely gave a cold snort without even glancing back at Hao Ren.Clap! Clap!The two cultivators wearing "Ding Yin" and "Wu Mao" badges simultaneously took their positions on stage.One...