Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

The visitor was a middle-aged man in a blue robe.

At this moment, a powerful aura stirred his clothes, causing them to flutter loudly.

The middle-aged man in the blue robe looked at the headless corpse at his feet and took a deep breath.

Immediately, he turned and stared at Lu Zaian with a fierce look, questioning him word by word.

"I told you to stop! Didn't you hear me?!"

With each word he uttered, the pressure emanating from him from the Foundation Establishment stage grew even more immense!

In an instant, it surpassed Lu Zaian's aura!

The crowd at the city gate had to back away again, and a commotion broke out.

"Mid-Foundation Establishment stage?! What on earth happened today that brought two Foundation Establishment cultivators here?!"

A major foundation-building and renovation project that is rarely seen on ordinary days.

Two of them actually appeared today.

"I know that person. He is Song Xuanfeng, the third elder of the Song family of Tianqing River!"

"Hiss... The Song family of Tianqing River?"

That's a Foundation Establishment family with a long history throughout the entire northern airspace.

Does Elder Song have a grudge against Master Lu?

And why would you save a Qi Refining cultivator from Master Lu's hands?

Some people couldn't help but ask questions.

"Who knows? But it seems that Master Lu has offended Elder Song, and this situation is not going to end well."

"Indeed, Elder Song is a well-established mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator."

If they really fought, Master Lu would be no match for him…

Faced with Song Xuanfeng's furious questioning, Lu Zaian impatiently picked at his ear and retorted:

"A mere Qi Refining ant who dared to insult me, I killed him, so why did I stop?"

Upon hearing this answer, everyone gasped.

This shows no intention of making any concessions whatsoever.

Could it be that they will actually witness a battle between two Foundation Establishment cultivators today?

"Fine, fine, fine. He's just a rogue cultivator who has just established his foundation, yet he dares to be so arrogant."

To my Song family, aren't you just an ant?

"Take this!!!"

Song Xuanfeng was so angry that he laughed instead.

The Song family of Tianqinghe has long held sway in the northern airspace.

He hadn't met anyone who dared to talk to him like that in a long time.

Especially since the other party killed the person he wanted to protect.

Only Mo Haoxuan knew the whereabouts of the Water Heart Ore Mine.

An entire Shuixin raw stone mine would be a considerable windfall even for the Song family!

Song Xuanfeng felt heartbroken just thinking about it.

With a single swift movement, he unleashed a powerful, condensed azure blade of light, aimed directly at Lu Zaian's head!

[Green River Blade - Draw and Slash!]

This was a furious strike from a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator!

Lu Zaian's expression also tightened slightly. Ten drops of liquid mana in his dantian exploded, transforming into pure and powerful mana!

【A vast expanse of blue water!】

Crash-!

Behind Lu Zaian, a towering wave of magical energy surged several meters high, rushing madly towards the azure blade!

boom! !

Water exploded and splashed everywhere!!

The towering waves were cut in two with a single stroke!

Lu Zaian himself also let out a muffled groan, and his body suddenly retreated five zhang away.

The magical power of someone in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage is indeed profound.

In this exchange, Lu Zaian was undoubtedly at a disadvantage.

Of course, Lu Zaian was not injured either.

He also has a powerful physique to back him up.

However, to onlookers, it appeared that Lu Zaian was no match for Song Xuanfeng's single blow.

"So powerful! Is this the prowess of a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"

"Each level of cultivation is a new world! As expected of an old Foundation Establishment family, Elder Song's strength is too formidable!"

"Master Lu suffered a loss with just one strike. Let's see how he gets out of this..."

The crowd whispered amongst themselves.

Some admire the grandeur of Foundation Establishment and yearn for it...

Some were simply envious and jealous of Lu Zaian's status as a rogue cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage, and even wanted to see Lu Zaian suffer setbacks and humiliation...

"Hmph, not bad, take another one!"

Song Xuanfeng was in high spirits when he crossed his hands and made a sweeping motion.

Two horizontal blades, each several meters long, flew out from his arm and slashed towards Lu Zaian in a cross shape!

[Green River Blade - Cross Slash!]

He had a natural sense of arrogance and superiority when dealing with a rogue cultivator like Lu Zaian who had just established his foundation!

We must use ruthless methods to make everyone aware of this.

The consequences of offending Song Xuanfeng and the Song family of Tianqinghe!

"Do you really think I'm easy to bully?"

Lu Zai'an also noticed something from Song Xuanfeng's furious expression.

The other party is probably also after the Shuixin raw stone mine.

That's why he was so furious about killing Mo Haoxuan.

Now they want to suppress me to enhance the prestige of the Song family.

That's perfect.

If Lu Zaian wants to establish a firm foothold in the inner city of Huangze City, he will need some fame.

After all, the inner city occupies the depths of a third-tier spiritual vein, making the cave dwellings scarce.

Even ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators might not be able to rent spirit stones.

[Qi and Blood Transform into Flame!]

Lu Zaian was enveloped in a crimson aura, his silver hair flying wildly, as if he had gone mad.

At the same time, magical waves several feet high rose from beneath his feet, lifting him up.

Like ocean waves supporting a blood-red sun!

Lu Zaian used the momentum to leap across the waves and grab the target with one hand!

[The Power of the Savage Bear!]

His right hand surged with energy, transforming into an enormous bear paw that slammed down with immense force!

Sonorous——!

Song Xuanfeng's cross-shaped blade struck the raging bear's paw, producing a sound like metal clashing!

At the same time, several meters of water crashed down beneath Lu Zaian's feet, attempting to drown Song Xuanfeng.

But after all, Song Xuanfeng was an experienced Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivator.

He reacted instantly, forming a hand seal with one hand and chanting.

In an instant, a cyan blade shield formed around Song Xuanfeng, impenetrable to water!

【Qinghe Blade - Solidifying Shield】

However, it is clear that Song Xuanfeng's family sword technique is more offensive than defensive.

With the power of the Xuanbing Hanzhongshui fused with Lu Zaian's magic, it crashed down with a bang, like a meteorite falling.

The sword cover looked like it was about to collapse.

Song Xuanfeng reacted quickly, increasing the flow of his magical power, and ultimately managed to hold on.

"You cultivate both Dharma and body? You actually cultivate both Dharma and body!"

Song Xuanfeng's face was gloomy, and he was somewhat taken aback.

The attack was evenly matched, and he did not gain the upper hand.

Song Xuanfeng never expected that Lu Zaian would actually achieve Foundation Establishment in both Qi Refining and Body Refining!

This increase in a cultivator's combat power is not as simple as one plus one.

As a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, Song Xuanfeng was not afraid of being attacked by two early-Foundation Establishment cultivators.

That's because they can't achieve perfect coordination like an extension of their own limbs; they can only exert the strength of one plus one.

However, if a cultivator cultivates both their physical body and their spiritual body...

He can perfectly integrate his own power and unleash combat power that surpasses that of others of the same level.

Lu Zaian's blood and qi power and magic power are extremely solid, and when combined, they are definitely comparable to the combat power of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

In particular, Song Xuanfeng discovered that Lu Zaian had cultivated some kind of special technique.

Its magical power is as heavy as ten thousand pounds, and it also carries a sinister and chilling poison.

If it weren't for my own immense magical power...

He was also practicing the "Qinghe Saber Manual," a martial art primarily focused on killing and warfare within his clan.

He will really be at a disadvantage in this confrontation.

The thought that a rogue cultivator who had only recently established his foundation was on par with him was truly horrifying.

Song Xuanfeng felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.

"Hmph, what's wrong? Still want to fight? If so, I'll gladly oblige..."

Lu Zaian, his arrogance undiminished, slowly landed at the city gate and said coldly.

Continuing to fight would only build up Lu Zaian's reputation...