Transcending two realms to become an earth immortal

Sudden attacks, assassinations, clashes of trump cards, substitutions to deceive the enemy, desperate counterattacks... all these events unfold in the blink of an eye.

Within this hall, time passes in no more than ten breaths.

However, within those ten breaths, the outcome of the battle had already been decided!

The giant scythe of the underworld, formed from endless death energy, yin corpse turbidity, residual sword light and cloud magic power, hung high above and fell silently and suddenly!

Xu Lingmiao's expression changed drastically. The dark celestial robe around her suddenly burst forth with residual energy, golden incantations layered upon each other, and white lotuses bloomed from the void, attempting to block the deathly scythe.

The sickle fell silently, the light barrier ripped like silk, and the white lotus withered in an instant.

The precious light dimmed, and the heavenly garment vanished. Xu Lingmiao only had time to twist sharply to the side, trying her best to avoid vital points.

immediately--

laugh--!

The golden light of the celestial robes shattered like glass, and sharp blades pierced flesh, causing blood to spurt out.

To Xu Lingmiao's astonishment, her entire graceful body was forcibly cut in half at the waist!

Blood splattered like ink, and Xu Lingmiao, her face still showing fear, collapsed helplessly into a pool of blood.

However, at the broken ends of its remains, countless dark red fleshy buds grew and intertwined wildly, like thousands of tiny tentacles, desperately pulling at the two pieces of the remains, trying to forcibly mend them, with faint shadows of dark red lotuses flickering.

[The Secret Demonic Technique of Lotus Cultivation in Flesh and Blood]!

This method is insidious. Even if the lotus root substitute is destroyed, the caster can still overdraw their life essence, sacrificing their lifespan to forcibly stimulate the vitality of flesh and blood, thus gaining a chance for rebirth of the severed body. If she is truly given a moment to catch her breath, this waist-severing wound might not be unable to heal.

However, Fang Chen had no pity for women and knew nothing about showing mercy.

The swirling white mist suddenly churned, and an incredibly tall, imposing figure, seemingly emerging from the depths of the netherworld, coalesced and appeared.

The giant scythe, shrouded in the aura of death from the underworld, was now raised high!

"No! You can't kill me! I am a candidate for Holy Maiden of the White Lotus Sect. If you touch me, you will be relentlessly hunted down by the Holy Sect, and there will be no place for you to hide in the world!" Xu Lingmiao's face was pale, and she screamed wildly with all her might.

However, Fang Chen's heart was as cold as iron, and he turned a deaf ear.

Without hesitation, the giant scythe silently slashed down towards Xu Lingmiao's crown chakra!

Once the fight begins, it's a fight to the death.

At this moment, words will only add to the noise; sending the enemy to their doom is the only right thing to do!

The sickle reaches its tip, its sharpness piercing to the bone.

If this strike lands, the Yin spirit will be completely annihilated, and even with a thousand secret techniques to take its place, it will be doomed forever!

However, just as the scythe slashed down—

A sudden sense of foreboding arose in Fang Chen's heart, like an ice pick piercing his marrow, sending chills down his spine. His mind was also frantically warning him, as if a catastrophe was about to befall him!

wrong--

In a flash, the giant scythe of death suddenly veered off course, whistling past Xu Lingmiao's scalp and silently turning the bluestone floor tiles beside him into dust!

Having survived the ordeal, Xu Lingmiao suddenly regained her senses, as if recalling a crucial moment. Ignoring her injuries, she burst into maniacal laughter, her voice hoarse and strained:

"Hahaha! You can't kill me! You wouldn't dare to kill me!"

"You... no! White mist surged, and from within came an androgynous, cold, and emotionless voice, 'I've had a sudden impulse; if I were to kill you now, I fear I would perish!'"

"That's right!" Xu Lingmiao stared intently at the figure in the clouds and mist, hissing, "How could you possibly fathom the divine powers of our Holy Sect? Deep within the true spirit of every Holy Maiden candidate, the [Red Lotus Karmic Fire Curse of the Vacuum Homeland Descending] has been planted! If this body perishes, the curse will immediately activate, and karmic fire will descend from the Vacuum Homeland, burning everything to ashes!"

"At that time, within a thousand miles, all living beings will be slaughtered, and everything will turn to ashes! Unless you cultivate great supernatural powers and can instantly escape a thousand miles away, you will all perish with us... You, do you dare to kill me?!"

The wispy white mist uttered no words, but silently swirled and drifted in.

The chill emanating from the mist was not ordinary cold, but a penetrating cold that went straight to the soul and froze life, seeping into the bone marrow from the skin in wisps and strands.

Xu Lingmiao's expression changed drastically, thinking that the other party intended to kill him.

Aside from the pervasive chill, there was nothing unusual about his body.

She felt a sudden sense of relief; the other party was indeed hesitant to act rashly, fearing the consequences.

Life is here!

She suppressed the hatred and fear in her heart, quickly calmed the distorted expression on her face, and returned to her usual aloof yet delicate appearance.

Xu Lingmiao knew that threatening him again at this point would likely backfire; the only way to survive was to lure him with benefits.

"Fellow Daoist," her voice softened, her tone turning gentle, "you and I, it can be said, became acquainted through a fight. I ask myself, though I have not been particularly lenient in my actions, I have never incurred such an irreconcilable enmity. Perhaps there is some misunderstanding, which can perhaps be... resolved with a laugh."

She gazed at the mist and continued:

"I swear in the name of the Eternal Mother that I will forgive and forget this transgression. I can also introduce you to my Holy Sect so that you may meet the Three Yang Dao Master and even the White Lotus Sect Leader. With your character and abilities, you will surely be highly valued. It is not an unrealistic expectation that you will one day become a Yang Shen True Lord or even reach the Yuan Shen Immortal Realm."

"If you spare my life, your future is bright, and joining my White Lotus Sect will offer you even greater hope for the Great Dao. If you insist on taking action..." Xu Lingmiao paused slightly, her voice tinged with sorrow and implication, "Even if you miraculously escape the karmic fire, you will still face the Holy Sect's relentless pursuit, and will never have a peaceful day. Besides..."

Its tone became increasingly soft and gentle, revealing a hint of ambiguity:

"Fellow Daoist is so accomplished, with a commanding presence. Perhaps this is a fulfillment of the sacred prophecy of the Holy Teachings: 'Buddha and Lao Tzu will descend to earth, and the Bright King will be born.' At that time, I and the sisters of the sect may well... be required to serve you before us."

"hehe……"

From within the white mist, a soft, enigmatic laugh finally broke the silence:

"Good, good, good... Just a moment ago you were itching to skin me alive, tear me apart, and rip out my soul. And now you're willing to humble yourself and fawn over me. Saintess Xu, you truly are... flexible and decisive!"

"Fellow Daoist, there are no eternal enemies in this world, only eternal interests. If you are still worried..." Xu Lingmiao's tone became more and more charming, her eyes sparkling, "You may plant a restriction in my soul, and serve me as a slave or maid. It is not impossible."

His words were all about compromise, but deep down, he harbored a chilling murderous intent.

Would she really pin her hopes on words alone?

These words are nothing but a delaying tactic!

Driven by the [Secret Demonic Technique of Lotus Seedling in Flesh and Blood], she is frantically overdrawing her lifespan and life essence.

At the cut at the waist, granulation tissue had intertwined into a net, and the two sections of the body were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

If she could just delay for a little longer and her body could be restored, she would have the strength to fight.

Because their opponent fears the Red Lotus Karmic Fire, they will hesitate to use their full strength. She, however, can fight without reservation, risking her life!

One is restrained and timid, the other is unrestrained and reckless... This subtle psychological difference is the difference between life and death!

The advantage is in my hands!

'Once his injuries have fully healed…' A murderous intent surged within her, a thousand cruel thoughts flashing through her mind: 'I will extract his soul, refine his spirit, skin him alive, and use his skin as fuel for lamps, subjecting him to eternal torment of soul-burning!'

Just as she felt the time was ripe, a murderous intent surged within her, and she was about to launch a sudden attack—

hum!

That indescribable stiffness, like being doused with ice water, instantly swept over my entire body!

It was as if every inch of flesh and blood, every strand of soul, was tightly imprisoned by an invisible force, no longer obeying its commands!

"Oh……"

Just then, from within the swirling white mist, a low, mocking laugh echoed once more:

"You're stalling for time, but am I... not stalling for time too?"