Zhu Xian: The way of heaven collapses, and I only have one sword!

Chapter 50: Go deep into the Undead Abyss and kill the monsters!

The old boss looked at the people who had lost their magic weapons and were in danger. He knew that if he couldn't win today, not only would he lose face, but the entire Blood Refining Hall would become a laughing stock in the martial arts world. He gritted his teeth and decided to unleash his strongest attack.

His aura surged wildly, and the glow of his Crimson Demon Eye swelled. His already enormous right eye now occupied nearly half his face. The crimson light flowed like a substance, converging around him into a massive ball of red light. This ball of light held an endless amount of murderous energy, scorching and distorting the surrounding air.

"Die!" the old man roared, and fiercely pushed the ball of light towards Chen Qiye and the others. Wherever the ball of light passed, space seemed to be torn apart, making a "sizzling" sound, carrying the momentum of destroying the world.

Chen Qiye frowned slightly. It wasn't that he couldn't withstand the blow, but if he did, the cave would collapse. But now, he couldn't afford to hesitate. As the ball of light, swirling with heat and earth-shattering force, was about to crash into him, Chen Qiye's spiritual energy surged, and a transparent yet resilient spiritual shield instantly unfolded before him.

The ball of light slammed heavily onto the shield, instantly dispersing with light. The powerful impact sent debris flying like bullets, and huge rocks began to tumble from the cave ceiling, filling the air with dust. Zeng Shushu and Zhang Xiaofan had no time to react before they were flung back by the overwhelming force.

Zeng Shushu felt his chest surge with blood, his internal organs seemingly shifting. He flew backward uncontrollably, slamming into the cave wall and tumbling heavily to the ground. His vision went black, and a trickle of blood oozed from the corner of his mouth. Zhang Xiaofan was equally awful. He tumbled through the air several times before finally stabilizing himself. However, a flying boulder grazed his arm, leaving a deep, bloody mark and causing him to groan in pain.

In the midst of this chaos, Lu Xueqi slipped and fell uncontrollably towards the edge of the Dead Soul Abyss. A flash of panic flashed in her eyes, and she subconsciously tried to activate the Tianya Divine Sword, but the constantly flying debris and diffuse dust around her interfered with the gathering of her spiritual power.

Chen Qiye had clearly noticed Lu Xueqi's movements. Without hesitation, his gaze blazed with lightning, and his spiritual energy circulated frantically. The spiritual shield that had previously blocked the attack suddenly transformed. Light shimmered on the shield's surface, like an invisible mirror, slowly reflecting back the red light that held devastating power.

"This...how is this possible!" When the old man saw this scene, his eyes widened and his face was full of disbelief.

The rebounded red ball of light, carrying even more terrifying power, roared towards them at several times the speed. Wherever the ball of light passed, the air instantly ignited, emitting a crackling sound. The surrounding space seemed to be wantonly kneaded by an invisible giant hand, becoming distorted.

"Hurry!" the elder shouted in terror, turning and fleeing to the side. The rest of the Blood Refining Hall awoke, panicking and following him. The red ball of light that Chen Qiye had deflected, carrying a destructive aura, raced towards them. Wherever it passed, the ground collapsed, shattering boulders.

The Wild Dog Taoist ran breathlessly, looking back at the terrifying ball of light from time to time, his heart filled with fear. The tall Liu Hao slipped and almost fell, but fortunately the Wild Dog Taoist quickly pulled him up, and the two of them supported each other and continued to run for their lives.

The beautiful young woman ran while looking back, her eyes filled with despair and unwillingness. She was thinking about the Immortal Binding Rope that Chen Qiye had taken away from her. It was her lifeblood. But at this moment, saving her life was the most important thing, so she could only bury this hatred deep in her heart.

Lin Feng's face was as pale as paper. His Mountain River Fan had fallen into Chen Qiye's hands, and now he was being pursued by this terrifying attack. He felt a surge of regret. He ran with all his might, desperately trying to escape this deadly threat.

Chen Qiye didn't care about the lives of the demonic sect members, and quickly flew towards Lu Xueqi, who had fallen into the Death Abyss. His figure shuttled through the dense dust and tumbling boulders. The moment he embraced Lu Xueqi, a chilling aura surged from the depths of the Death Abyss.

"Qiye." Lu Xueqi, who was held in his arms, looked at Chen Qiye and said softly.

"Don't worry, I'm here." Chen Qiye nodded, and flew towards the depths of the Undead Abyss with his feet on Qiu Shui Wuhen.

Chen Qiye held Lu Xueqi tightly, wielding the Autumn Water Sword, struggling to navigate the chilling atmosphere. The Undead Abyss was pitch black, thick, inky fog swirling and surging, like the howling of countless wronged souls. The chilling aura clung to their bones like a maggot, constantly eroding their spiritual power.

A moment later, the two arrived at a relatively stable platform in the Dead Abyss. Amidst the boundless darkness, a light shone before the eyes of Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi. It was a greenish-blue light mixed with white, and gradually transformed into a human face.

"This is a ghost!" Lu Xueqi said in a lost voice.

Life is marked by age, illness, and death, but the soul alone endures. Upon death, the soul leaves the body. While ordinary souls follow the laws of heaven and earth and journey to a place of reincarnation, this is not the case for resentful spirits. They cling to the mortal world and refuse to be reborn, hence the term "yin spirits."

Yin spirits are extremely yin beings, naturally preferring dark places. The dense yin energy of the Dead Soul Abyss is a breeding ground for them, and their numbers are beyond imagination. At this moment, countless Yin spirits, as if awakened from a deep sleep, sensed the arrival of Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi, two living people, and gathered towards them.

"The Mysterious Sect of Heaven and Earth, the root of all myriad Qi, cultivates myriad calamities with light, proving my supernatural powers. Within and outside the Three Realms, only the Dao reigns supreme. My body is radiant with golden light, covering my entire being!"

Chen Qiye rapidly chanted a spell, and a brilliant golden light instantly enveloped him. Like a blazing sun, it pushed back the swirling darkness and chilling aura several feet. Wherever the golden light reached, the swarming spirits let out shrill cries, their bodies twisting and dissipating as if burned by a raging fire.

"Come up." Chen Qiye looked at Lu Xueqi, slowly squatted down, and said softly.

Lu Xueqi looked at Chen Qiye's crouching figure, hesitating for a moment before gently resting her head on his back, her hands instinctively wrapping around his neck. Chen Qiye slowly rose, lightly stepping on the Autumn Water, and flew towards the depths of the Dead Soul Abyss. They flew for who knows how long, but the two of them still couldn't see the end. The Dead Soul Abyss was vast, devoid of even the slightest trace of life. The only thing that existed was the omnipresent ghostly spirits that lusted after flesh and blood.

"Qi Ye, there is a cave entrance there. Let's go and take a look." Lu Xueqi said, pointing her finger forward.

Upon hearing this, Chen Qiye immediately controlled Qiu Shui Wuhen and flew towards the direction Lu Xueqi pointed. The cave was pitch black, and it was difficult to tell how deep it was. All he could see was a pair of blood-red eyes.

"Hold tight!" Chen Qiye said as Qiu Shui Wuhen came into his hands.

Chen Qiye gripped the Autumn Water Sword tightly, its blade gleaming with a chilling light in the darkness, echoing the chilling aura permeating the Undead Abyss. As they approached the cave entrance, the pair of blood-red eyes became clearer.

"Go!" Chen Qiye shouted softly, and the Qiu Shui Wuhen Sword in his hand was wrapped in a powerful spiritual power. Like a blue lightning, it rushed towards the eye in the cave that was emitting a blood-red light.

Suddenly, a chilling roar erupted from the depths of the cave. The sound seemed to pierce the soul, causing Lu Xueqi to shudder and subconsciously hug Chen Qiye tighter. After the two entered the cave, Chen Qiye reached out and summoned Qiu Shui Wuhen. Illuminated by the golden light, the two could clearly see the creature before them.

It was a three-meter-tall monster with a pig's head and a dog's body. Its fangs were incredibly sharp, and its entire body was black. It was in poor condition, with blood gushing from its left chest, the result of Chen Qiye's sword strike. Its enormous eyes glared intently at Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi.

After Lu Xueqi got off Chen Qiye's back, she drew the Tianya Sword from its scabbard, pointing the tip of the sword at the three-meter-tall monster.

"Qier, let's solve it together." Chen Qiye said as he stretched out his hand and added a layer of strong golden light to Lu Xueqi's body.

As the mountains shook and the earth trembled, the beast roared to the heavens, its voice resounding like thunder, making the air around it hum. Its front claws frantically dug into the ground, sending gravel and dust flying. Like a flash of black lightning, it rushed towards Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi, carrying a fishy wind.

Chen Qiye's pupils suddenly shrank, and the spiritual energy around him surged and gathered. With a flash of his body, he cleverly avoided the monster's frontal attack. At the same time, the Autumn Water Without Trace in his hand, wrapped in a thousand-pound force, slashed at the monster's flank.

Unwilling to be left behind, Lu Xueqi lightly moved with lotus steps and instantly circled behind the monster. Before the monster turned around, the sword energy wrapped in a biting chill roared out, heading straight for the vital point.

The monster felt the threat from behind and tried to turn around to resist in panic, but its movements were restricted by Chen Qiye's attack.

Seeing that the time was almost right, the Qiu Shui Wuhen sword in Chen Qiye's hand burst out with a dazzling blue light and slashed heavily on the monster's flank. The powerful spiritual power instantly tore through the monster's tough skin and cut deeply into its flesh. Blood spurted out of the wound like a fountain, dyeing the surrounding ground crimson.

Almost simultaneously, Lu Xueqi's sword energy also precisely struck the monster's back. The Tianya Sword's energy was like a frosty blade, instantly freezing flesh wherever it touched. The monster let out a painful and desperate roar, the sound echoing through the cave, shaking the gravel off the walls.

Under the attack of the two, the monster's body shook violently, its legs gradually became weak, and its huge body fell to the ground with a bang, splashing a cloud of dust.

"Let's go." After getting rid of the monster, Chen Qiye looked at Lu Xueqi and said.

Lu Xueqi put away the Tianya Sword and nodded slightly. "Qiye, please teach me the Golden Light Mantra. Although you are in the Upper Pure Realm, facing this endless Dead Abyss, more strength means more life. I don't want to be a burden to you in times of danger."

Chen Qiye shook his head, gently held Lu Xueqi's hand and said, "Qier, I have never considered you a burden to me."

After that, Chen Qiye began to patiently explain the Golden Light Mantra's mental formula and the route of spiritual energy circulation. Lu Xueqi also listened to Chen Qiye's explanation with full concentration, her eyes closed, her mind immersed in the complex and mysterious Golden Light Mantra formula.

"The Mysterious Sect of Heaven and Earth, the root of all myriad Qi, cultivates myriad calamities with light, proving my supernatural powers. Within and outside the Three Realms, only the Dao reigns supreme. My body is radiant with golden light, covering my entire being!"

As Lu Xueqi chanted the spell, a layer of golden light, no weaker than the one used by Chen Qiye, slowly emerged from her body. The light was like a soft halo at first, and gradually became dazzling, enveloping her entire body, exuding a sacred and inviolable aura.

(End of this chapter)