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

"You dare to be distracted while fighting against us? Do you really think you're invincible?!"

Seeing Jiu You's arrogance, Song Xuanhe felt slighted and was furious.

His spiritual power surged at an unprecedented speed. He made a grasping motion with both hands, and a giant sword wrapped in the phantom of a blue dragon appeared out of thin air. The sword energy crisscrossed, cutting ripples in the air!

[Qinghe Saber Manual - Cross-Shaped Flow Cut-Off!]

At the same time, Elder Yunyou's "Flowing Cloud Binding" transformed into countless incredibly strong cloud chains, wrapping around Jiuyou's limbs from all directions.

Wang Pan's "Mountain Collapse Fist Imprint" also expanded several times, crashing down like a small mountain!

The other experts seized this fleeting opportunity with their flying swords, talismans, and secret techniques, turning them into a devastating torrent that completely blocked all escape routes for the Nine Netherworld!

boom--! ! ! !

The deafening roar seemed to tear the sky apart!

The violent and unparalleled energy instantly and completely destroyed and annihilated the small part of the water pavilion closest to the river!

A massive column of water shot into the sky, reaching a height of tens of feet, and the violent shockwave sent some Qi Refining stage cultivators who were nearby flying.

Jiuyou's figure was slammed heavily into the riverbed!

In the dim light, a blinding crimson rippled up from the riverbed at the epicenter of the explosion, staining a patch of water red.

"Is it...successful?"

One of the Song family members was overjoyed and almost cheered.

"The combined attack of so many Foundation Establishment experts, even a late-stage Foundation Establishment body cultivator wouldn't be able to withstand it."

However, before that joy could spread to more people's faces—

"Bang!!!"

An even more violent water explosion rang out!

In the next instant, Jiuyou's figure burst out of the turbid river like a cannonball and stood tall in mid-air once again.

Rumble, rage, rage—!

Dark red flames erupted from his entire body, surging and churning.

The rising water vapor formed a white mist around him.

The wounds on my body were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye!

He cracked his neck, making a "pop" sound, and grinned.

"Can you guys... put in a little more effort? Or is the Song family stingy and didn't prepare lunch for you all? With this little strength, you can only scratch my itch!"

The words have not yet fallen.

Jiuyou's figure vanished as if by teleportation, and the next moment, he appeared in front of a Foundation Establishment stage deacon from the Song family.

In the man's terrified gaze, five fingers, like hooks, easily pierced through his protective aura and crushed his throat!

Song Xuanhe's face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water, and his heart sank:

"You...you've already broken through to the peak of Foundation Establishment?!"

Elder Yunyou's expression was solemn as he murmured, "His qi and blood are exceptionally refined; he is undoubtedly at perfection."

"I can't believe this guy disappeared for three years and then broke through again. That's terrifying!"

Wang Pan was also momentarily distracted.

They all knew that back then, Jiuyou, at the late Foundation Establishment stage, had fought against two Core Formation cultivators...

And now—isn't he utterly invincible below the Core Formation stage?!

How is this played?

On the other hand, Jiuyou wouldn't give them a chance to slowly marvel.

"An eye for an eye, so take this punch!"

His blood surged, and he casually threw a punch.

The surging force of the fist stirred up the waves above Qinglongjin, making it resemble a water dragon baring its fangs and claws as it soared out, heading straight for Song Xuanhe!

Song Xuanhe's expression changed drastically. Facing the water dragon fist that moved with the force of the water and rushed towards him like a living creature, he felt unprecedented pressure.

This was merely a casual strike from the other party!

He dared not be negligent, and with a roar, a long sword suddenly appeared in his hand.

The blade is as clear and bright as autumn water, with subtle water ripple patterns.

The blade's guard is carved into the shape of listening to the waves, and at this moment it is frantically absorbing the water essence of the Azure River!

—It was after he broke through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment that he used a large amount of resources from the Song family to commission a famous master to forge his natal magic weapon, the Azure Wave Blade.

Ranked as a second-tier superior grade!

【Qinghe Blade Manual - Layered Waves!】

Song Xuanhe gripped the knife with both hands and slashed forward fiercely!

The blades flashed in layers, like surging waves, one higher than the next, trying to dissipate the Water Dragon Fist's power into nothingness.

however--

"Boom! Boom boom boom—!"

The water dragon, formed from pure fist energy and river water, contained a terrifying power that could destroy everything in its path.

The layers of sword light that Song Xuanhe unleashed shattered and disintegrated like glass the moment they came into contact with the water dragon!

It was completely unstoppable!

"what?!"

Amidst the horrified gazes of the crowd, Song Xuanhe was blasted backward by the immense force, leaving a wave dozens of feet long on the water's surface!

Water droplets fell like rain, creating countless ripples on the ruins of the waterside pavilion and the river surface.

There was dead silence.

All the Foundation Establishment experts, whether they were from the Song family or Yun You and Wang Pan, felt their breath catch in their throats!

After exchanging blows for only a short while, the Song family patriarch was forced to use his natal magic weapon. Despite his best efforts to resist, he was still blasted nearly a hundred feet away by a single punch!

What an incredible difference in strength!

With just this one punch, he was absolutely unparalleled!

Elder Yunyou and Wang Pan exchanged a glance, both seeing deep apprehension and a hint of retreat in each other's eyes.

Although Song Xuanhe had a trickle of blood at the corner of his mouth and his breathing was disordered, he struggled to fly back. Far from showing fear, his face revealed a cold, sinister smile:

"Cough cough... Good, what a domineering punch! As expected of someone who can fight against a Core Formation cultivator!"

However, to guard against your brute strength, how could my Song family be unprepared?!

He suddenly roared, "Second Elder, Third Elder, help me!"

Song Xuanming and Song Xuanfeng, who had been waiting for this opportunity, immediately flew over and formed a triangle with Song Xuanhe to subtly surround Jiuyou.

The three moved in perfect unison, instantly throwing out three palm-sized jade talismans, each as red as blood, from their storage bags!

"Dragon-Locking Chains! Activate!"

As the three activated their power, the three jade talismans exploded instantly, transforming into three dark red chains as thick as a child's arm. Ignoring spatial distance, they wrapped around Jiu You's limbs and torso!

Runes flickered on the chains, and a chilling, eerie power penetrated the body, directly invading the meridians and blood!

Jiuyou paused slightly, his brows furrowing.

He did indeed feel that the flow of qi and blood throughout his body suddenly became sluggish and heavy, as if he were wearing invisible shackles, and his movements were also significantly hindered.

He tried moving his arm and felt a slight soreness in his joints.

"Hmph, they're really willing to spend a lot of money on something that can suppress Foundation Establishment cultivators..."

The cost of these three dragon-locking chains alone is no less than that of a second-tier high-grade magic weapon.

Jiuyou snorted coldly, his tone still carrying disdain.

"But do you think you can lock me up with just these few talisman chains?"

Seeing that the talisman had taken effect, Song Xuanhe felt somewhat relieved and said sternly, "Of course it's not enough! But this is just an appetizer! Song family disciples, listen to my command—begin the battle!"

At his command, a sudden change occurred!