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

The Asura form rapidly shrank!

The bones crackled and popped like soybeans being fried!

The fiery armor and golden lightning around his body receded like a tide...

Jiuyou quickly returned to his normal human form.

However, his face was as pale as paper, and his breath was weak and unstable, which was the backlash from forcibly activating his supernatural power.

He dared not linger for a moment, enduring the excruciating pain in both his soul and body, and changed directions repeatedly.

Taking advantage of the complex terrain of the Black Miasma Forest and the still-pervasive thin black fog.

Stealthily advance!

They continued until they were completely away from the Sword Tomb area and confirmed that there were no pursuers behind them.

Jiuyou finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Phew...that was so exciting."

The [Ten Thousand Swords] in his hand seemed to have exhausted its power, and most of the thousands of broken sword fragments that had been attached to the sword fell off, restoring it to its original dark, broadsword appearance.

However, the patterns on the spine of the sword seemed to be even deeper... Jiuyou carefully put it into his storage bag.

This demonic sword played a crucial role in this great battle.

However, the biggest crisis has not been resolved.

In my mind—

The remnant soul belonging to Ji Chun and the Mist Demon King, which had been entangled and merged, was temporarily suppressed by the will of "Ghostly Netherworld Tribulation" and "Ten Thousand Commands," but it still lay dormant in the sea of ​​consciousness.

It could erupt completely at any moment, turning the tables and taking control!

We must return to Yunli Mountain immediately!

Nine Nether's mind raced.

"Only by using the soul power of the true self to activate the 'Ghostly Netherworld Tribulation' can the remnant soul be completely refined or expelled."

I recalled the 300 drops of immortal essence blood that Lu Zai'an had given me before my departure...

Jiuyou couldn't help but feel a sense of relief:

"Fortunately, I acted prudently and prepared so many contingency plans; otherwise, I might have truly been defeated in this Black Miasma Forest..."

He swallowed a few more Yang Yuan Pills, traveling rapidly while his eyes gleamed coldly as he etched those names into his heart:

"Golden Light Sect, Blackwater Sect, Zhang Family of Thousand Peaks, Heavenly Nether Palace, Hidden Huang Family... I will surely pay them all a visit in the future to properly 'repay' the debt of today's ambush!"

Suddenly, Jiuyou's expression shifted as he remembered Jiang Feng.

It was common knowledge that he had previously traveled with Jiang Feng.

Now he's made such a fuss.

If the Tianming Palace and the Huang family are unable to track him down, they will most likely blame Jiang Feng and try to find a breakthrough by targeting him.

Jiang Feng did help me out in some ways inside the ruins...

Mind this.

Jiuyou immediately took out a communication jade and tried to make contact.

The jade talisman was slightly warm, emitting a subtle fluctuation—

fortunately!

The two were roughly in the same direction, and the distance between them had not exceeded the range of the sound transmission jade.

Soon, Jiang Feng's voice, filled with tension and surprise, came through intermittently.

“…Senior, you…”

"Wait for me where you are."

About half an hour later.

The two successfully reunited in a dense forest on an island.

This is already outside the Black Miasma Forest.

"Senior! You...you're really alright! That's wonderful!"

Jiang Feng breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that Jiu You, though disheveled, was alive and well, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

Jiuyou also glanced at Jiang Feng, and seeing that although he was also injured, he could move freely, he couldn't help but nod in approval:

"You're quite clever, kid; you ran fast enough. All my efforts weren't in vain."

Jiang Feng scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed:

"I knew you were incredibly powerful, senior, and that you would be able to turn misfortune into good fortune... Then, what about the Mist Demon King and the two Core Formation cultivators behind him?"

Jiuyou chuckled.

He then briefly recounted what happened next—including Ji Chun's possession, the schemes of the two immortals, and his final battle to form his core and his narrow escape.

Jiang Feng was stunned, frozen in place like a clay or wooden sculpture!

a long time.

He had barely processed this earth-shattering information when he stammered:

"Senior, you mean you not only escaped from the Core Formation cultivators, but also... you even injured them?! Then... then I..."

He suddenly realized something, and his face turned pale instantly. "Wouldn't I also be targeted by the Tianming Palace and the Huang family?"

Jiuyou nodded solemnly:

"It's true that I implicated you in this matter. Since they can't find me, they'll likely target you instead."

Jiang Feng quickly waved his hand:

"Please don't say that, senior!"

If it weren't for the protection of my seniors, I would have died countless times in the ruins, and I would never have been able to obtain such an opportunity as the Sword Spirit Grass!

I will bear the consequences of this matter myself, and I have no complaints!

Jiuyou secretly thought he hadn't misjudged Jiang Feng. He stared at Jiang Feng and said in a deep voice:

"I came to find you to ask if you would like to leave with me. I will go to a secluded place to heal my wounds, and I can also ensure your safety."

"Where?"

Jiang Feng asked, his eyes showing worry but not much hesitation.

"The cave dwelling of one of my closest friends."

Jiuyou did not reveal anything about his true self, but said with certainty, "That place is extremely secluded, enough to avoid the limelight, and it can also help me heal my injuries."

Jiang Feng said with some concern:

"Is it reliable? After this incident, the Heavenly Nether Palace and the Huang family will probably issue bounties throughout the entire Northern Sky Domain..."

He worried that personal relationships would be easily eroded by huge profits.

Jiuyou chuckled inwardly. This venerable one is absolutely reliable. How could he possibly betray himself?

But he simply gave a reassuring smile and assured her, "Don't worry, my friend is absolutely trustworthy."

However, at this moment.

Jiang Feng's expression suddenly changed, becoming extremely ugly and gloomy.

"What's wrong?" Jiuyou asked, puzzled.

Jiang Feng let out a long breath, his voice tinged with bitterness and fear: "I'm afraid... I'm afraid that if they can't do anything to Senior and me, they'll turn around and deal with my family..."

Upon hearing this, Jiuyou frowned.

Indeed, some powerful forces act without any moral compass, especially demonic forces like the Heavenly Nether Palace, where it's highly likely they would take their anger out on families...

It's alright to hide Jiang Feng alone.

However, moving his entire Jiang family to the Changli Mountains quietly would be too conspicuous and would easily expose their whereabouts.

Moreover, the main body is currently focused on cultivation and should not be exposed.

Jiuyou's eyes flickered. After a moment of contemplation, an idea came to him, and he suddenly sneered:

"Since that's the case, let's see who's more ruthless!"

He looked at Jiang Feng and patted him on the shoulder:

"Instead of passively defending, we should take the initiative to deter!"

I will find a way to get the message out—

Anyone who dares to hold a grudge against your Jiang family because of my affairs... no matter who it is, no matter where they hide, I, Jiuyou, will exterminate their entire family!

So what if he's a Core Formation cultivator?

Their sects and families are so large, how could they possibly protect every disciple, clansman, and property at all times?

There's no such thing as a thousand days of thievery, no one can guard against thieves forever!

Jiang Feng's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

That's a great idea!

With the strength of a senior, being able to fight against a Core Formation Realm cultivator and escape, once this news spreads, how many people in the entire Northern Sky Domain would dare to provoke him again?

Even the Heavenly Underworld Palace and the Huang family must first ask themselves:

Can they withstand the furious revenge of a body cultivator whose strength is comparable to that of a Core Formation expert, whose whereabouts are unpredictable, whose methods are ruthless, and who has no scruples?