Nine Yang Life and Death Transformation

Du Wu felt a powerful force strike him, instantly binding his body so tightly he couldn't move an inch. His eyes widened as he glared at He Wei, gritting his teeth as he asked, "You...you're clearly poisoned, so how can you still possess such power?" He Wei sneered, a cold glint in his eyes, and said sharply, "Elder Du, I never imagined that the traitor hidden within the sect would be you! Now, you'd better honestly confess who sent you! Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Du Wu twisted and turned frantically, trying to break free from the tight restraints binding him, but all his efforts were in vain. He Wei's eyes were sinister as he plotted to use his soul-searching technique on Du Wu to obtain crucial information. Just then, Du Wu suddenly opened his mouth and swallowed the mysterious pill that had been hidden between his teeth.

In an instant, a thick black aura surged from Du Wu's body, rapidly spreading outwards. His already powerful aura instantly surged, and his strength actually broke through from the second level of the Golden Core stage to the third level! At this moment, Du Wu's face was contorted, appearing extremely ferocious and terrifying.

He struggled with all his might to break free of the lightning chains binding him, each struggle accompanied by a deafening roar. Seeing this, He Wei dared not be careless in the slightest, and hurriedly channeled his true energy into the magic array. With the infusion of true energy, the power of the sword suddenly increased, and the lightning chains grew even thicker.

But Du Wu did not give up. Even though blood was gushing from the corner of his mouth, he gritted his teeth and persevered. Finally, with a crisp "crack," one of the lightning chains snapped. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Du Wu unhesitatingly mobilized all his true energy and unleashed his final attack.

With a deafening roar, Du Wu's golden core exploded! This sudden turn of events caught He Wei completely off guard. The violent energy shockwave instantly swept over him, sending him flying hundreds of meters away. Along its path, nearby trees were uprooted, leaving a scene of utter devastation. In the end, only a shockingly large crater remained.

At this moment, the other elders, hearing the commotion, rushed over. Yunxiao, the leader, asked anxiously, "Sect Leader, what exactly happened here?"

He Wei struggled to raise his hand and wipe away the blood that had spilled from the corner of his mouth. The explosive force was astonishing; even someone as powerful as him could hardly withstand its damage. His face was ashen, and he endured the excruciating pain as he slowly spoke, "Elder Du is a traitor! I had successfully restrained him, but I didn't expect this old scoundrel to be so resolute, willing to self-destruct his Golden Core to seek liberation. I truly don't know what force is behind him that could drive him to such a mad act."

The disciple standing to the side was filled with astonishment and confusion, and couldn't help but ask, "Sect Leader, were you just trying to trick him?" He Wei nodded slightly to indicate his affirmation, and then solemnly instructed, "Everyone must hurry up and make thorough preparations, and see who the mastermind behind it all is tomorrow."

Before he finished speaking, Dong Wu flashed forward like a ghost, quickly going to comfort the frightened disciples and begin cleaning up the mess left by the explosion. The other elders, however, dared not delay and turned to leave, each returning to their rooms to prepare for the next day's events.

He Wei staggered towards his room, intending to quickly circulate his internal energy to heal his injuries and recover some strength. On the way, he encountered Wu Feilong, who was rushing over. His face was full of concern as he anxiously inquired, "You inhaled the poison into your own body. How are you now? Are you alright?" Wu Feilong gritted his teeth and forced a smile, replying, "Master, please rest assured, I can suppress it for now."

Several days prior, Wu Feilong had painstakingly researched and discovered that the legendary Phoenix Flame possessed the miraculous effect of suppressing soul-type toxins. However, to completely eliminate this troublesome toxin, the Phoenix Flame alone was far from sufficient; it must be combined with the appropriate Soul Pill to be effective. But if one rashly used the Phoenix Flame to forcibly burn away the soul poison, not only would it fail to eradicate the toxin, but it could also cause severe backlash and damage to oneself. Therefore, everything that happened today was merely a tacitly orchestrated performance by the master and disciple, designed to lure out the true culprit who had secretly poisoned them.

"Tell me immediately if anything seems unusual."

A moment later, Wu Feilong took out ten spirit stones and put them inside: "Master, this is something I obtained by chance. Please use it first."

"How did you manage to have a top-grade elemental stone?"

"Master, now is not the time to talk about this. Healing is the priority."

He Wei didn't ask any more questions, and took the Yuan Stone to begin absorbing it.

In that short yet long day, time seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye. Suddenly, ten enormous warships, like roaring beasts, soared into the sky! Each warship was hundreds of meters long, their massive bodies resembling giant birds spreading their wings, tracing spectacular arcs through the air. They raced in formation towards the Heavenly Sword Sect, their imposing presence inspiring awe.

At this moment, the atmosphere within the Heavenly Sword Sect was exceptionally tense. Sect Leader He Wei, leading the many respected elders and elite disciples, stood guard, watching the approaching warships with bated breath. When the warships finally came into view, He Wei waved his hand and shouted, "Activate the Sect's Protective Array!" With this command, the elders and disciples unhesitatingly poured their true essence into the array. In an instant, a dazzling light shot into the sky, and a massive and sturdy array slowly emerged, like an indestructible shield, completely enveloping the entire Heavenly Sword Sect.

As the warship drew ever closer to the Heavenly Sword Sect, thousands of enemies dressed in various attire leaped from the ship, wielding a variety of weapons and launching a fierce attack on the magic array with overwhelming force. Some brandished sharp axes, hacking fiercely at the array; others wielded long sabers, drawing gleaming arcs; still others held precious swords, employing a multitude of thrusting, parrying, and slashing techniques... In an instant, shouts of battle echoed through the sky, and various lights intertwined, creating a breathtaking scene.

However, despite the enemy's fierce offensive, the Heavenly Sword Sect's protective formation remained as solid as a mountain. Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, a young girl dressed in black—Zi Tong—stood quietly atop a warship, coldly observing the battle. Seeing that the formation remained unbroken, a resolute glint flashed in her eyes. With a swift movement, she leaped from the ship like a ghost. Upon landing, she bit her finger without hesitation, and bright red blood immediately gushed out. Then, she chanted incantations, her hands rapidly forming hand seals, unleashing a mysterious and unpredictable spiritual technique.

The previously still magic circle on the ground suddenly began to operate rapidly, emitting a series of deep rumbling sounds. A moment later, a giant flying elephant, over twenty meters tall with wings on its back, burst out of the magic circle. It roared to the sky, shaking the surrounding air. Then, a triangular rhinoceros, about ten meters tall, also rushed out of the magic circle, leaving deep footprints in the ground wherever it went.