Without a doubt, this was the God Slaying Sting.

Before Fu Long, a male, was hit, his Protective True Evil energy was surging outside of his body, and his robe was glowing. He wasn't unprepared, yet he still couldn't withstand the irresistible force of the God Slaying Sting, which boasted the power to break through anything. An alien energy penetrated his body, injuring his Meridian Channels.

Yan Chu, a female, was very clear-headed after landing a successful hit. She knew there was still a formidable gap between them. Like a ghost, she sidestepped to avoid Fu Long's counterattack, swiftly distancing herself. By the time Fu Long had finally caught his breath, she had already retreated a mile away, and the distance was still increasing.

"Despicable woman!"

Fu Long's face turned ashen, yet he did not pursue. His True Sha energy was roiling around him, his face changing from green to red, then from red to white. After several transformations, he suppressed his injuries, followed by a roar of rage. Within the roar, ripples suddenly appeared in the air, instantly filling the space around them and reaching behind Yan Chu.

In theory, a Golden Elixir cultivator can reach any corner within a mile radius purely based on their True Sha energy. This range varies with the cultivator's cultivation level and understanding of cultivation. At his peak, Fu Long's True Sha energy could fill a two-mile radius. Although his cultivation level has diminished now, reducing his control range by a third, he is still among the top in the Initial Stage Golden Elixir cultivators.

However, Yan Chu didn't expect him to recover so quickly after being hit by the God Slaying Sting. The shock was imminent, and the female cultivator's delicate body trembled slightly. Suddenly, a red light rose from the crown of her head, like a closed bud. Initially, it was only the size of a fist, but it grew rapidly in the wind. In an instant, the flower bloomed, and the lustrous petals unfolded, drawing seven arcs of red light, forming a protective circle around her body, dissolving the ripples created by True Sha.

"Soul-protecting Lotus, is that all you've got?"

Fu Long roared angrily, his whole body seeming to swell. His iron fists clashed in front of his chest, creating a clear sound. Yan Chu was still within the range of his True Sha energy. At this moment, she felt the True Sha energy outside her body becoming sharp as a knife at the moment of the fist clash. The protective light of the Soul-protecting Lotus was rapidly worn down under this attack, and it was on the verge of collapsing.

This was Fu Long's usual fighting style. It seemed simple and straightforward from the outside, but in fact, he attacked his enemies with the subtle changes of True Sha energy. Only someone like him, whose combat consciousness surpassed his cultivation level, could control True Sha energy as easily as his own limbs, achieving various miraculous effects.

Yan Chu's face turned pale, but she remained relatively calm. She knew it would be difficult to escape for a while, so she urged the Soul-protecting Lotus to resist the True Sha while saying in a deep voice, "Fu Long, the God Lord is dissatisfied with you. Are you really going to betray the sect?"

Fu Long was in no rush to launch a fierce attack. The effects of the God Slaying Sting were still present; he had to first control his internal injuries. As he regained his breath, he sneered, "So what if I have betrayed the faith? With the Underworld Secret Mansion in my possession, what does your Fragrance Hearing Sect amount to? A bunch of whores who let others take advantage of them, expecting others to die for you. Do you really think you are the reincarnations of the Holy Maiden?"

Upon hearing his words, Yan Chu's face turned frosty. She said nothing, her delicate hand trembling slightly as she unfurled a red veil that flowed around her like mist. Wisps of energy seeped out from it, merging into her protective aura and combining with the Primordial Qi surrounding her.

Upon seeing this, Fu Long reflexively clutched his abdomen, but quickly relaxed his grip, grinning through gritted teeth, "The Hundred Spirits Transforming Radiance Veil has been waiting for you!"

In the next moment, he assumed a stance, stirring up a storm of energy. The true Sha energy permeating the air seemed to find another center, not far from Yan Chu, where it condensed and coalesced, creating a tumultuous friction that produced a cacophony of sounds. A vague silhouette swiftly took shape.

The female cultivator saw that it was a vibrant tiger. Even though the outline was blurred, it was full of spirit. As it wagged its tail and shook its head, it stirred up the air, producing a powerful sound like a tiger's roar, shaking the soul.

"Ten Evil Transformations Technique!"

Yan Chu knew that this was Fu Long's trump card. The day he tangled with You Gongquan, he had kept this move in reserve, intending to use it in a group attack. She hadn't expected him to use it on her now.

Her heart trembled. Although she hadn't shown signs of defeat thus far, and had even gained a slight advantage, she was well aware of the gap in their cultivation levels. From the beginning, her intention had been to escape as soon as possible. But with the appearance of the Morphing Tiger Sha, this thought could no longer be suppressed! But it was not the right time to have such thoughts. The Tiger Sha was already imbued with Fu Long's intentions. The moment she thought of evading, it responded. The air exploded with a thunderous roar, and the Tiger Sha was already pouncing.

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With the Tiger Sha's movement, the surrounding atmosphere changed dramatically, and the true Sha energy surged like a tide. This technique had already reached an advanced level in the manipulation of true Sha energy, reducing unnecessary consumption to a minimum. One pounce was equivalent to the full force of Fu Long's merit power, with his spirit and energy poured into it. It naturally locked onto its target, leaving Yan Chu with no other choice but to resist!

Yan Chu's arm trembled, and the red veil half-draped over her body fell, shimmering with a brilliant light. Upon closer inspection, it was clearly covered with countless energy points, forming their own pattern, unaffected by the external true Sha energy.

When the Morphing Tiger Sha touched the red veil, Fu Long, who was manipulating it from a distance, grunted. The aura was unaffected by distance, and the countless energy points already had the embryonic form of the God Slaying Sting. It easily penetrated the true Sha energy, intending to transmit that venomous power from afar.

He gritted his teeth fiercely, and the Morphing Tiger Sha suddenly shone brightly. A ring of light around it almost solidified, expanding rapidly. A powerful shockwave erupted, and Yan Chu, who was close to the Tiger Sha, let out a gasp. She was swept away by this impact, stumbling backward, her vitality churning. Under this shock, the Morphing Tiger Sha, which had already shrunk considerably, launched another attack amidst a piercing howl, moving even faster than before by a third!

Both Fu Long and Yan Chu spat out blood simultaneously. The former was because he had forcibly stimulated the real Sha energy for a strong attack, and the sinister power of the energy took advantage of his weakness, further injuring his Meridian Channels. The latter was hit directly by the Tiger Sha. The protective aura formed by her Soul-protecting Lotus was only able to slightly deflect the attack before it was torn apart. The fierce real Sha energy formed a blurry tiger claw, striking her between her chest and abdomen. Her organs were displaced, her Primordial Qi thrown into chaos. After falling heavily to the ground, she could only curl up, convulsing on the ground, and it was fortunate that she didn't lose consciousness.

Due to the chaos of the Primordial Qi, the Soul-protecting Lotus transformed into a ray of light and entered the crown of her head. It would be impossible to use it for a while. As for the Hundred Spirits Transforming Radiance Veil, it slipped from her hand, its red light dimming as it slowly fell. Midway, it was caught by a hand.

Fu Long stepped forward, his face pale but with a smile. He looked down at the female cultivator on the ground, stomped heavily on her lower abdomen, and then ground his foot into her. Yan Chu let out a soft moan, which Fu Long found pleasing to his ears.

He held up the red veil to examine it. Since the female cultivator had kept it close to her body, it was still scented, captivating the soul. Fu Long couldn't help but take a deep breath, enjoying it, but he sneered:

"The Fragrance Hearing Sect is mediocre in strength, but you do have quite a few treasures. Unfortunately, I've already figured out your secrets. You rely on this thing to bluff, forming what you call a God Slaying Sting. It's more bark than bite. It can intimidate, but to ignore the difference in strength and dream of defeating a higher level, it's just a pipe dream!"

Yan Chu was already pale and haggard, trying to curl up and grab Fu Long's ankle, but she was completely powerless. Apart from moaning, she couldn't utter a word.

Fu Long stared at her, applying more force with his foot. Watching the female cultivator groan, he felt a great satisfaction, temporarily forgetting his injuries. But he remembered something even more important. He bent down and snatched the Storage Ring from the female cultivator's hand, which came from the Lake Sea Wanderer. Holding it up, he burst into laughter.

But before his laughter had died away, he suddenly looked startled and shouted, "Who's there, come out!"

Fu Long's real Sha energy permeated the surroundings. Any living beings within this range would leave traces that he could sense. His attention had been focused on Yan Chu earlier, and he had overlooked this. But once the situation had eased, he couldn't be fooled anymore.

Faster than his voice was the pounce of the Morphing Tiger Sha nearby. However, while Tiger Sha was indeed formidable, the speed of its prey was beyond the norm. It flashed once and was already a hundred feet away. It flashed again and turned into a black streak, plunging straight into the cloudy and misty void.

"What is that?"

Barely had the thought formed when Fu Long had already reacted. He swiftly placed a Seal on the female cultivator, and from his sleeve flew out an Iron Ruyi. Transforming into a black light, it wrapped around him, lifting him into the sky in pursuit. He had recognized that the fleeing creature was not a cultivator, but its purpose was extremely clear. It was likely being controlled by someone. With him having received the message from the Mysterious Nimbus Guide, there was a risk of leakage. How could he let it go easily?

As Fu Long took off, the mountain temporarily regained its tranquility, leaving only two curled bodies visible in the thin cloud. One was gradually cooling down, while the other was still twitching and moaning.

By the time Yu Ci arrived at the scene, driving Shan Gu, this was the sight that greeted him.

A simple plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain had temporarily drawn Fu Long away. Yu Ci took advantage of this gap to arrive at the scene. Coming up to Yan Chu, the female cultivator was still holding her lower abdomen. Her moaning had stopped, replaced by faint panting, with a painful tremor in her voice, her Sha energy evoking pity.

Seemingly sensing something, the female cultivator struggled to lift her face. At this moment, when she looked at Yu Ci, her clear eyes first showed surprise, then a glimmer of hope. She reached out her hand, just as she had grabbed Fu Long before, holding on to Yu Ci's ankle, her face pleading:

"Immortal Elder, save me!"

The female cultivator's voice was as weak as a kitten's. Yu Ci didn't speak, just stared at her, his eyes flashing. At this moment, a rare agitation was assaulting his spirit, but it didn't cloud his mind. On the contrary, it made his thoughts even clearer.

So, he said solemnly, "If you continue to play-act, I might just act on Fu Long's behalf."

The air suddenly became still, the moaning or panting sounds all silenced. The female cultivator's pale face showed a hint of loss, then she bit her lip with her teeth. After a moment's hesitation, she replied softly, "Does a Lichen Sect Cultivator also take advantage of others' peril?"

Yu Ci smiled, but the agitation in his heart surged even more. "Fu Long will be back soon, you don't have much time."

Yan Chu closed her eyes, then opened them again. "What does Immortal Elder want?"

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