Cultivation: I have an equipment slot

Amidst the exploding waves.

The first one to appear was Yue Ping.

He was disheveled, his clothes were tattered, and he looked extremely disheveled.

But Zhang Yan slipped down from a corner of his robe.

I saw a ray of precious light.

It's probably a high-grade, fourth-tier defensive armor.

It was thanks to this precious armor that Yue Ping survived the wrath of the Yin Chan King.

"Zhang Yan!"

"Give me back the Vermilion Bird's Spirit Blood!"

Yue Ping's eyes were bloodshot, and as soon as he left the water, he reached out to grab Zhang Yan!
"What's yours?"

"Since this Vermilion Bird Spirit Blood is in my hands, it is naturally mine."

Zhang Yan looked down at him and said calmly.

He was the one who first discovered the Vermilion Bird's spiritual blood.

The order of arrival.

It should be his too.

Even if we're talking about who has the bigger fist, Zhang Yan's fist is the biggest!
"Bring it!"

Yue Ping's eyes turned bloodshot. He reached out and unleashed the immense power of his seventh-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, transforming it into a giant fiery hand that reached out to grab Zhang Yan.

The fluctuations in the mid-Nascent Soul stage were like a raging storm, sweeping across the surroundings.

"Humph!"

Zhang Yan snorted coldly and thrust out the Vermilion Bird Fire Sword!
The phantom of the Vermilion Bird appeared, and boundless flames filled the sky, swooping down towards Yue Ping!

"The complete and perfected essence of the Blazing Fire?"

The Vermilion Bird soared into the sky, and Yue Ping was utterly terrified.

He hadn't had a chance to fully experience it while underwater.

It has now been discovered.

This Zhang Yan is actually this powerful!

Yue Ping had also tried to comprehend the true meaning of the Fire of Separation, but after fifty years, he had not even entered the door.

Zhang Yan, however, has not yet broken through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Has he already mastered the Great Perfection of the Fire Separation Technique?

This is no longer the case.

The word "monster" is an understatement.

Violent!
The Vermilion Bird swooped down like a falling meteor, unstoppable!

boom!
Caught off guard, Yue Ping's condensed fiery palm was instantly pierced, and a fireball hundreds of meters high exploded, sending Yue Ping flying backward.

A flash of light appeared over his heart.

Otherwise, this attack would have severely injured Yue Ping.

"puff!"

Even so, Yue Ping's body suffered a severe shock, his internal organs were in turmoil, he coughed up a lot of blood, and he looked listless.

"Brother!"

Upon seeing this, the female cultivators from Divine Phoenix Valley quickly went over and helped Yue Ping up.

However, in this situation, it's clear that the Vermilion Bird's Spirit Blood cannot be retrieved.

"This is robbery!"

That junior sister Xu couldn't help but curse angrily.

"You insulted my Divine Weapon Pavilion before."

"I haven't even settled accounts with you yet, and you dare to jump out?"

Zhang Yan pointed his Vermilion Bird Fire Sword at Junior Sister Xu and said calmly.

"you……"

A sense of crisis washed over her, and Junior Sister Xu lowered her head, speechless.

Wow!
Sudden.

Water splashed up again below.

"Senior Brother Yue."

"help me!"

Ma Ze was in an even worse state than Yue Ping, with large chunks of flesh missing from his back and his body covered in blood.

hiss!
The enraged Yin Chan King was still following behind Ma Ze, pursuing him relentlessly.

"Junior Brother Ma."

"All eight of my phoenix feathers have been destroyed."

"His strength has been greatly diminished."

"There's nothing I can do. Good luck to you!"

Faced with Ma Ze's plea for help, Yue Ping, who had already revealed all his cards, had no choice but to retreat.

The Vermilion Bird's spiritual blood can no longer be retrieved.

The Yin Cicada King has recovered to the late Nascent Soul stage.

Even if Yue Ping and Ma Ze joined forces again, they would still be no match for them.

That being the case.

What's the point of leaving it here?
"let's go!"

Yue Ping glared at Zhang Yan with resentment, took out a small airship, left a trail of fire, and disappeared into the horizon.

A dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist.

With Ma Ze covering their retreat, the Yin Chan King will not pursue them.

However, during this trip to the Yin Spring Small World, all of his natal magic treasures were destroyed.

Not only did they fail to obtain the Vermilion Bird's Blood, but they also failed to obtain it.

He was also seriously injured by Zhang Yan.

It's a complete loss!
"Zhang Yan!"

"You wait for me!"

"If I can't do anything to you, can't I at least do something to your fellow disciples?"

"During the Five Sects Grand Competition, my Divine Phoenix Valley will make sure your Divine Weapon Pavilion suffers a terrible fate!"

Supported by his fellow female disciples, Yue Ping spoke in a low voice, his eyes filled with malice.

……

On the sea cliff.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang."

"The Divine Phoenix Valley has always acted in a domineering manner."

"You've also offended one of the Eight Phoenix Chicks."

"In the future, the Divine Weapon Pavilion may not be able to get along well with the Divine Phoenix Valley."

Standing beside Zhang Yan, Yang Lianqing, after his initial shock, spoke with some concern.

"What about that?"

"Should I chase after them?"

"Offer the Vermilion Bird's blood with both hands?"

"The path of cultivation is earned through struggle, not by kneeling!"

Zhang Yan replied with a cold laugh.

The appearance of Yue Ping and others had already sealed the fate of the current situation.

Even though he tried to please Yue Ping, Ma Ze still ended up in such a state.

That's the most ridiculous thing.

Given Yue Ping's personality, he will never let this matter rest.

As for the future.

there is always a solution to a problem.

There's always a way to deal with it.

Done.

Zhang Yan sheathed his sword and stood there.

Ma Ze, on the other hand, was chased into the sky by the Yin Chan King.

He spat out the Vermilion Bird's spiritual blood.

Yin Chan Wang's cultivation level has recovered to the late Nascent Soul stage.

Even without the Yin Spring, it can still crush Ma Ze.

What's more, Yue Ping had already fled.

"what!"

Hunted by the Yin Chan King, Ma Ze used some secret technique that caused flesh and blood to fall from his body continuously, causing him to scream in agony.

However, their cries were pitiful.

After a piece of flesh is shed, his speed will increase significantly.

Similar to a gecko shedding its tail.

"That damned Yue Ping!"

"If I were to trust him again, I'd be a fool!"

Ma Ze frantically dodged, all the while cursing Yue Ping.

But this time.

There's no use in scolding anymore.

The only one present who could save him was Zhang Yan, whose strength was unfathomable.

"Friend Daoist Zhang!"

"We were, after all, colleagues."

"Please, Fellow Daoist Zhang, save my life!"

"Upon returning to Corpse and Skull Mountain, I am willing to repay Fellow Daoist Zhang with ten million spirit stones!"

Ma Ze's gaze fell on Zhang Yan, and he pleaded with a smile on his face.

Zhang Yan stands tall against the heavens.

Holding the Vermilion Bird Blazing Sword, he merely smiled wryly upon hearing this.

They didn't answer.

Yang Lianqing stood beside him, glanced at Zhang Yan, and felt a pang of pity.

Ma Ze was his senior.

He didn't want to just stand by and watch Maze die here.

But Ma Ze's previous behavior was really too much.

Leave some room for maneuver.

Yang Lianqing was also able to speak up and ask Zhang Yan for help.

but now.

Even if Yang Lianqing wanted to, he had no reason to speak.

After all, Zhang Yan had saved his life, and he owed Zhang Yan an even greater favor.

"Friend Daoist Zhang!"

"I know I was wrong."

"I was wrong just now, I went back on my word."

"He broke his agreement with Fellow Daoist Zhang and got involved with Yue Ping."

"But I never expected that Yue Ping would be so vicious, and even try to betray his benefactor after using him!"

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, I swear, there will never be a next time!"

Ma Ze ran in all directions, his screams echoing everywhere.

But no matter how tragic.

His current predicament is entirely his own fault. If he had cooperated with Zhang Yan beforehand, Zhang Yan, with his strength, could have definitely taken advantage of the Yin Chan King's vulnerability to kill him.

Instead, things would have turned out this way.

"what!"

"Fellow Daoist Zhang."

"I really know I was wrong!"

"If Fellow Daoist Zhang saves me, all the spirit crystals in the Yin Spring are yours!"

"Furthermore, I'll give Fellow Daoist Zhang an extra 20 million spirit stones!"

In order to survive, Ma Ze shouted desperately.

Even if he is in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, it would still be a huge financial burden for him to come up with 20 million spirit stones.

Even a typical mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator doesn't have this much wealth.

These are all.

Ma Zeping had accumulated his wealth through various means of acquiring resources.

"Wait till you die."

"I have a way too."

“Take the spirit crystal from the Yin Spring.”

Zhang Yan crossed his arms and said with a half-smile.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang."

"do not!"

"You can name your conditions, and as long as I can do it, I will definitely agree!"

"And Lian Qing, please persuade Fellow Daoist Zhang to save my life!"

Ma Ze's mind raced. Seeing that he couldn't persuade Zhang Yan, he asked Yang Lianqing for help.

If Zhang Yan hadn't made a move, he would surely have perished here today.

"Senior brother."

"Think about it yourself."

"If you hadn't gone back on your word before..."

"How did things come to this? Fellow Daoist Zhang was just traveling with us and had no obligation to save anyone."

Upon hearing this, Yang Lianqing shook his head in reply.

This statement came out.

The other disciples of Corpse Demon Skull Mountain all glanced at Yang Lianqing.

Although Yang Lianqing's words made sense, he was, after all, a disciple of Corpse Demon Skull Mountain, not a disciple of Divine Weapon Pavilion.

Saying such things is treason.

However, it was indeed not good to force Yang Lianqing.

"It's over!"

Ma Ze was filled with despair and regret.

If he had known this would happen, he would have started dealing with Zhang Yan much earlier.

call out!
The Yin Chan King pursued relentlessly, unleashing streaks of blade light as he chased after Ma Ze.

"Fellow Daoist Ma."

“I can help you.”

"However, it will take time. I need to absorb this drop of Vermilion Bird's spiritual blood."

Just when everyone thought Zhang Yan was going to stand by and do nothing, he unexpectedly said something.

"I can wait for Fellow Daoist Zhang!"

Upon hearing this, Ma Ze was overjoyed, as if he had grasped a lifeline.

As long as there is a glimmer of hope.

What's wrong with waiting a little longer?

So Zhang Yan sat down cross-legged on the spot and took out that drop of Vermilion Bird Spirit Blood.

This drop of spiritual blood was the size of a fist, dazzling and radiating a scorching aura.

Zhang Yan took out the Vermilion Bird Fire Sword and inserted the tip of the sword into the spiritual blood.

The sword suddenly burst forth with boundless red light, staining half the sky crimson.

The two were successfully integrated.

The blade shimmered with light, like breathing.

The Vermilion Bird Fire Sword's grade is improving from the lower grade of the fourth rank to the middle grade of the fourth rank.

Zhang Yan leaned against the Four Directions Annihilation Sword.

It has the power to fight against a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

But this Yin Cicada King was originally at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage.

His body is far more powerful than that of a typical late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

The Vermilion Bird Fire Sword is only a low-grade fourth-order weapon, while the Azure Dragon Wood-Shaking Sword is a mid-grade fourth-order weapon.

The combined power of the two swords will cause a slight imbalance.

If it is two swords, both are mid-grade fourth-tier swords.

Zhang Yan was confident that he could kill this Yin Cicada King.

and.

This is also to allow Maze to make up for his previous mistakes.

Zhang Yan didn't care whether Ma Ze lived or died.

But after Ma Ze's death, Yang Lianqing will surely be questioned when he returns to Corpse Demon Skull Mountain.

That's why he chose to save Ma Ze's life and make a fortune along the way.

The grade of the Vermilion Bird Fire Sword continues to improve.

Zhang Yan's mind was immersed in the sword, comprehending the true meaning of the Li Fire.

He has achieved his current level of cultivation.

Besides the equipment system, his own efforts were also indispensable.

"Senior brother."

"We're here to help you."

Zhang Yan remained motionless, while Yang Lianqing and the others gritted their teeth and rushed into the air.

Although they were only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

But to some extent, it can still restrain them.

The Yin Cicada King's aura exploded; otherwise, he would have been tormented by the Vermilion Bird's spiritual blood for many years.

His strength is no longer at its peak.

Maze wouldn't have lived that long.

To stay alive.

Ma Ze was desperate; the remaining silver incense sticks were kept burning, hindering the Yin Chan King's actions.

time flies.

To Ma Ze, however, it felt like each day was an eternity.

Zhang Yan remained seated cross-legged in the air, his aura perfectly balanced, like a great sun illuminating the sky.

"How much longer?"

Ma Ze gritted his teeth, feeling extremely anxious.

But he dared not urge Zhang Yan rashly, for fear of disturbing Zhang Yan and ruining everything.

One-tenth of the silver incense remains.

Beneath Ma Ze's robes lay nothing but an empty skeleton.

He used all his flesh and blood to save his life.

Since embarking on the path of cultivation, he had never been in such a desperate situation.

"Back to Corpse Demon Skull Mountain."

"I must tell my senior brother about what Yue Ping did!"

Ma Ze thought to himself.

hiss!
Yin Chan Wang once again broke through the effects of Yin Xiang and regained consciousness.

This time, however, it didn't attack Ma Ze, but instead set its sights on those disciples in the early stages of the Nascent Soul realm.

It needs to replenish its flesh and blood!
hum!
Behind the Yin Chan King, six pairs of wings flashed, and its body transformed into a streak of azure light, disappearing from the spot.

"what!"

The next moment, a disciple's scream rang out.

His body was cut into three pieces and swallowed into the gaping maw of the Yin Chan King.

Having devoured the disciple's flesh and blood, the Yin Chan King's eyes grew even more ferocious.

Compared to the Yin Spring water, these human cultivators are the ultimate delicacy.

call out!
The Yin Chan King disappeared again.

All the disciples were on high alert.

Only Ma Ze's eyes darted around, not daring to look at his fellow disciples.

Although it was somewhat cruel.

But if one of his junior brothers dies, he will have a chance to catch his breath.

And this time...

The target that Yin Chan Wang had locked onto was none other than Yang Lianqing.

The aura of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator was overwhelming.

It appeared behind Yang Lianqing.

"Coming for me!"

Yang Lianqing's face turned deathly pale instantly, and his body stiffened.

He had just broken through to the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, how could he possibly withstand the Yin Chan King?

"It's over!"

Only one thought remained in Yang Lianqing's mind.

At the critical moment.

boom!
A scorching wave of air suddenly exploded out.

Yin Chan Wang was sent flying backwards, and Yang Lianqing was also blasted several miles away, his whole body wracked with pain.

Fortunately, he survived.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang...?"

Yang Lianqing turned around and, sure enough, saw that familiar figure.

"give it to me."

With two swords in hand, Zhang Yan's magical power surged and raged, reaching the heavens and the earth!

"All directions, utter silence!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Zhang Yan swung his two swords in a crossed motion.

All his magical power poured out at once.

The sky was dominated by blue and white, and the phantoms of the Vermilion Bird and the Azure Dragon appeared simultaneously, both exuding the aura of the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

But as the true meaning merged, a powerful sword beam, at the late Nascent Soul stage, swept across the sky!
hiss!
A look of apprehension flashed in the eyes of the Yin Chan King. Four scythes, shrouded in yin energy, were placed in front of him, attempting to block the sword!
But that overwhelming power of annihilation instantly crushed its scythe.

Piercing through its crystal armor!

After the sword light pierced through its body, it left a thousand-meter-long ravine in the ground behind it.

boom!
The Yin Chan King lost consciousness, and his body fell to the ground.

Above the sky, only Zhang Yan's graceful, sword-like figure remained.

"Peak of the Golden Core stage."

"Killed the Yin Cicada King, a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, with a single sword strike!"

Ma Ze stared at this scene, utterly stunned and speechless. (End of Chapter)