At the point of intersection, the shockwave and the origin light collided fiercely. The smooth ripples instantly disintegrated and shattered, yet they still managed to penetrate through. Force is always mutual; the divine soul power of the Ghost Beasts shattered the shockwave formed by Yu Ci's Yin Spirit, and the shockwave in turn affected the origin light. It was merely a thread, quite weak.

But it was enough.

In terms of scale, even ten of Yu Ci's Yin Spirits combined would be crushed under the ferocious divine soul power of the Ghost Beasts. However, any powerful force must have a stable structure. Otherwise, it would be like replacing the pillars of a grand hall with toothpicks, which would collapse under their own weight.

The power that the Yin Spirit shockwave penetrated was negligible, but breaking a "toothpick" was no problem!

In his field of vision, the once orderly ripple lines suddenly became chaotic, and the form of the origin light became more violent. It contracted and expanded dozens of times in the blink of an eye, indicating that its divine soul power was already in disarray and could not be salvaged, eventually collapsing with a loud bang...

The light suddenly dimmed.

Yu Ci shuddered, his Yin Spirit returned, and the miraculous vision finally faded. He could see again the firelight of burning blood within the opening space. Yet before his eyes, a cluster of blue and white flames shone, thousands of times more intense than the scattered sparks.

He staggered to his feet, staring at the quietly burning blue and white flames within the space. The firelight faintly retained the silhouette of the Ghost Beast's massive body, but it was described as "quiet" because the violent but fragile consciousness within the flame had dissipated.

The consciousness of the Ghost Beasts was thus erased!

Its flesh and blood became fuel for the illusionary power to burn. Before long, the so-called Ghost Beasts would completely vanish from the world.

At this moment, Yu Ci felt surprisingly calm. One could say it was a gamble, but when one's vision expands, things always become easier...

The Ghost Beasts were undoubtedly powerful. Even when seriously injured, they could move freely among the demons at the Golden Elixir Stage. But they were also fragile because they carried a power far beyond their own limits, especially when that power directly affected the divine soul, belonging to the illusionary power.

Yu Ci saw through the strengths and weaknesses of the Ghost Beasts through the "Dharma Eye" at the level of the divine soul. All he did was give a kick to a teetering house, then watched it collapse!

The blue and white flames, now devoid of consciousness, continued to burn incessantly.

He circled the flames twice and could feel that without the will of the Ghost Beasts, the power contained in the flames seemed to be changing its operation. This process did not involve consciousness; what drove it was an innate instinct similar to the Qi of the Heavenly Dragon True Form...

Yu Ci had a hunch that what would eventually form would be the "Illusion Power of Rakshasa," completely erasing the traces of the Ghost Beasts, in its purest form.

The elders' message had mentioned: when the host is fully consumed by the Illusionary Power, a sacrifice known as the "Phantom Spirit" will be born from the fire for the God Lord. Yu Ci, unsure of what this meant, turned around and walked back. As a member of the Jade Purification Alliance, which was across the sea from the Rakshasa Sect, perhaps Gan Shi Zhen could provide him with an answer... hmm?

Suddenly, Yu Ci abruptly dropped and slid sideways, his body transforming into a blurry shadow. He ricocheted off the ground several times before darting out to a distance of five yards away.

A fierce wind abruptly arose.

The breath of the Demons stirred the air within the open space, rolling and boiling, and eerily similar to the Cultivator Golden Elixir True Fiend's technique. Yu Ci felt a strong impact on his Protective True Evil, and with a jolt, he was sent flying...

In the rush, Yu Ci turned his head and saw a rather plump figure emerging from the ground next to the burning Blue and White Flames.

That figure... was roughly nine feet tall, making Yu Ci who was already quite tall, look like he would only reach this figure's chest. However, this noticeable height seemed less impressive compared to its width.

It was like a small mountain, covered in layers of fat. It seemed that a gust of wind could cause it to wobble. The mountain of fat dramatically narrowed from the shoulders up, but the neck and head were still considerably large, without any clear distinction. At first glance, it looked like a short, thick pillar stuck on top.

Such a figure could only be described as "inhuman"!

Yu Ci recognized it as the obese Demons who had joined in the siege against Gan Shi Zhen... This creature had fled at the first sign of the Ghost Beasts, but unexpectedly reappeared at this moment.

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In such an encounter, he had no chance of winning!

Grinding his teeth, Yu Ci glanced deeper into the open space. There, the shadow of Gan Shi Zhen was faintly visible.

Looking back at the Demons, he saw the obese creature standing in front of the Blue and White Flames, seemingly in a daze.

Yu Ci had a thought and used his newly acquired "Dharma Eye" ability to view the situation from a unique perspective. However, he was quite disappointed. The obese Demons seemed a bit disoriented, and its Divine Soul power was somewhat agitated, but its structure was still stable. Even though it wasn't as clear-cut as Gan Shi Zhen, it wasn't in a situation where it could risk everything like the Ghost Beasts.

Clearly, the obese Demons still possessed a considerable amount of rationality...

Ba Shi spread his arms, as if wanting to embrace the raging flames. Of course, it was just a gesture to express his inner joy.

He hadn't expected the Ghost Beasts to be defeated so easily, their consciousness wiped out. The preparations he had made were mostly unnecessary, but wasn't that a good thing? Even after consuming Da Guo, his power had temporarily increased significantly. Fighting against the Ghost Beasts would certainly carry a great risk. Now, the most difficult task had been resolved.

The only thing that bothered it was that this flame form was not easily absorbed. If it were the corpse of the Ghost Beasts, it would have been perfect.

But it was no matter. The roaring flames before it no longer held the will of the God Lord. It operated entirely on its own, and thus, the fire could not generate a Phantom Spirit to connect with the God Lord... It had ample time to absorb—of course, only after clearing all obstacles.

It turned its head with a snort, its clumsy appearance often confusing others. Yet, it was well acquainted with the terrain here, having been tasked with collecting the "Illusion Power of Rakshasa" seeds with Da Guo and others. Coupled with the keen perception of Demons, the situation of the two Cultivators within the opening was entirely under its control.

The male cultivator was intelligent and had a strong will, which would certainly prove interesting; as for the female cultivator, her delicate skin and tender flesh would probably melt in its mouth. However, her high level of cultivation meant it stood no chance against her when she was alert. It had to seize the opportunity when her condition was poor... Sadly, there would be no time for a leisurely feast!

With that thought, Ba Shi turned around and fixed his gaze on the female cultivator, who was sitting in a deeper area. His hefty body slowly started moving, gaining speed until it transformed into a gust of wind, charging forward...

Halfway through, a figure flashed past him—it was Yu Ci.

Running away? A thought flashed through Ba Shi's mind. He launched an attack without considering the consequences, before lunging forward again. To him, the female cultivator before him was the biggest threat!

"Heh!"

Someone exhaled, followed by the whistling of Sword Energy. Ba Shi glanced back, and the sight made his heart tremble. But immediately after, he burst into laughter:

"Fool, what are you trying to do? Shatter the Illusion Power of Rakshasa?"

The male cultivator's actions indeed gave him a reason to laugh. Perhaps he had noticed its craving for the Illusion Power of Rakshasa and was trying to distract it by slashing at the roaring Blue and White Flames. Naturally, the flames remained unresponsive, but the short sword with a faint blue glow vanished into thin air...

After the first unsuccessful strike, the male cultivator demonstrated his resolute mind. He drew in the air with his fingers and a new Sword Technique materialized in an instant. He swung it down, but the result was the same.

Then, he began to form the third sword.

"If you're trying to buy time by making me laugh, you've succeeded!"

Ba Shi laughed heartily, but his intent to kill was stronger than ever: "Too bad, with this mindset, you're doomed! After I devour your companion, I'll come back and slowly cook you..."

Before he could finish his thought, his open mouth froze.

Inside the opening, the light fluctuated violently, casting shifting, eerie shadows.

The third sword!

Yu Ci swung down his Seven Dipper Star Sword Talisman once again.

At this moment, the blazing fire in his eyes was no longer just fire, but a formidable enemy that could devour him at any moment. The way the fire's power operated was akin to the enemy's flow of Qi. With this strike, Yu Ci had targeted a critical point in the enemy's Qi flow, and the resounding Sword aura pierced through...

His mind and body were violently shaken.

As he struggled to control the Illusion Power of Rakshasa, the force was fierce and elusive, constantly shifting like an unreal illusion. However, when he touched that crucial node, he grasped the true essence of this power for the first time, and directly faced its astonishing pressure.

The sword technique flashed with green light, but it managed to maintain its form. Previously, the Seven Dipper Star Sword Talisman was always mysteriously eroded by the Illusion Power of Rakshasa, but now, when it hit the solid ground, facing the pressure, Yu Ci was better able to dissipate the force.

With a whoosh, accompanied by the released sword aura, the main body of the Blue and White Flames ejected a brilliant tail of light several meters long. The sparks scattered, and the inherent operation of the flames finally broke, shaking its internal structure.

The enormous backlash hit him, and a strong shock also came at the Divine Soul level. Yu Ci couldn't control his body and was thrown backward.

The world spun... this was not just a description. In reality, the gap in space was indeed shaking, the rock layers were collapsing, and debris was falling. The shock seemed to spread to the entire mountain, and Yu Ci even suspected that the next moment, this place would collapse!

Yu Ci didn't understand why this was happening, but he saw that the obese Demons were roaring back, not knowing whether they wanted to kill him out of anger, or quickly devour the obviously shaking Illusion Power of Rakshasa.

The Demons chose the latter.

On that pillar-like face, a terrifying black hole opened, almost occupying the entire face. The strong suction caused the light and flames to shift towards it, forming a visible column of light, pouring into it.

Yu Ci didn't know what the Demons would turn into after absorbing the Illusion Power of Rakshasa. But in such a situation, it would be unjust not to trip it up!

The Seven Dipper Star Sword Talisman flew out of his hand. The moment it left his hand, this unique sword talisman lost its sword form, returned to the essence of the talisman, and turned into a green light, traveling through the flickering flames.

The most ingenious part was that because Yu Ci had grasped the operation of the Illusion Power of Rakshasa, this flying talisman struck precisely on that rhythm. In the humming sound, the green light actually merged into the burning Illusion Power of Rakshasa, like a fish going downstream, with a light flick of its tail, it went straight into the gaping mouth of the Demons.

At this moment, deep in the gap, the sword hummed, and in an instant, the entire space fell into the stern and upright sword aura of the female cultivator.

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