Published: March 2, 2025
Chapter 157: Retreating the Enemy
"Whoosh."
The Mother-Child Soul Pursuing Blade returned to the formation, hovering in front of Liu Yu, its blade engulfed in faint azure flames. With the vitality and soul of a foundation establishment stage cultivator serving as fuel, one could clearly sense the increase in its power.
With a thought, the azure yang devil fire condensed into an egg-sized sphere, which he then inhaled into his dantian.
Liu Yu reached out and removed the storage bag from the purple robe cultivator, attaching it to his waist. There was no time to examine it now. With his hands free, he swiftly dashed to the other side of the formation, using the Mother-Child Soul Pursuing Blade to intercept the last attack from a mid foundation establishment stage cultivator.
"Clang clang."
The Mother-Child Soul Pursuing Blade clashed violently with a white bone staff magical artifact. This staff appeared to be made from the thigh bone of some demonic beast, its surface smooth and white, yet incredibly hard. The strikes from the Mother-Child Soul Pursuing Blade left no marks on it.
This magical artifact resembled those used by demon cultivators, but the five great sects of Chu State were neutral and did not shun such things. As long as they did not engage in large-scale blood sacrifices of mortals or slaughter low-level cultivators, they would not face punishment or pursuit.
Thus, it could be used openly, without the need to hide like in the territories of righteous cultivators.
"Bang."
The white bone staff was surrounded by a faint black mist. The spiritual light surged, pushing the Mother-Child Soul Pursuing Blade back several feet. Just as it seemed they would follow up with an attack, a flurry of fire snakes, ice needles, and wind blades surged toward them, forcing a brief pause to extinguish those spells.
Although Liu Yu's cultivation was slightly inferior to that of the enemy cultivator, with the formation and the assistance of several qi refinement stage disciples, he was able to temporarily withstand the attacks from the enemy. Even if one or two attacks occasionally landed on the formation, it was not a significant issue.
Yan Hongyu noticed the situation on this side, and seeing that Liu Yu had actually killed an enemy foundation establishment stage cultivator, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She had not expected that a person who had just advanced to foundation establishment a few years ago could slay an opponent of the same level. Even considering some carelessness from the enemy and the use of the yin thunder seed, it still indicated the young man's extraordinary capabilities.
"Perhaps he truly deserves to be with Qun'er?"
This thought crossed Yan Hongyu's mind, and she looked at Liu Yu with a softened gaze. However, that thought was fleeting.
Cultivators from families like hers had too many considerations to think about.
She quickly focused her mind, putting most of her energy into the battle with Lu Fubin, where the duel of magic was perilous and unpredictable. Being distracted was a serious taboo.
Cao Mengyu, witnessing the enemy foundation establishment cultivator being slain, glanced at Liu Yu with a flicker of admiration. However, controlling the formation required concentration, leaving no room for her to ponder further.
As for other foundation establishment stage cultivators from the Yuan Yang Sect, witnessing Liu Yu's achievements changed their attitudes slightly. Initially, they had looked down on a newly advanced foundation establishment cultivator, but now they regarded him with equal importance.
In this world, after all, it was a cultivation world where power belonged to the individual. A person's status ultimately depended on their strength!
The numerous qi refinement stage cultivators felt invigorated, their morale greatly lifted. They fought with more intensity and speed, not holding back on their magical power.
"Clang."
Liu Yu controlled the Mother-Child Soul Pursuing Blade to engage with the enemy cultivator once more. This time, he was only slightly on the back foot, and the magical artifact did not get pushed back.