Qiu Zu: From an apprentice in a medicine shop to an immortal ancestor.

Chapter 171 Peak Forest Cloud Sea

Qiu Zhen's Taoist cultivation was now vastly different from what it once was, and his eyesight was exceptional.

Upon seeing this giant serpent coiling around the mountain peaks and sensing its powerful aura, he immediately recognized something.

This was a great demon!

A terrifying monster comparable to a Martial Dao Grandmaster of the human race.

Faintly, it even seemed somewhat familiar.

A year ago, before the Qingmu beast calamity, he entered the mountains to search for treasures and used his "Thousand-Mile Eye" supernatural power to glimpse a giant serpent demon fighting another great demon, the battle shaking heaven and earth, obscuring the sun and moon.

This "giant serpent" demon before him looked somewhat similar to it.

However, he couldn't be certain if it was the same one.

After all, he had only glimpsed the great demon's form from afar using his [Thousand-Mile Eye] supernatural power, like looking at flowers through the mist. Moreover, his cultivation was low at the time, making it difficult to discern the depths of a dignified great demon.

Of course, regardless of whether it was the same great demon from the mountains, the current situation was extremely unfavorable.

"It's a good thing I didn't get carried away and rashly unleash the [Jade Dragon Treasure Seal]."

Qiu Zhen couldn't help but feel secretly grateful.

With the great demon's keen senses, it had probably already discovered his Yin spirit secretly infiltrating.

It remained silent, lurking in the sea of clouds, secretly observing his every move.

If Qiu Zhen had unleashed the [Jade Dragon Treasure Seal] to communicate with the palace, it would have been disastrous.

The connection between the palace here and the [Jade Dragon Treasure Seal] was severed, and he would need to refine it again to regain control.

With such a giant serpent demon guarding this place, unleashing the [Jade Dragon Treasure Seal] would undoubtedly be like the old man hanging himself.

"This humble one inadvertently passed by this place and did not intend to disturb senior's peaceful cultivation. Please forgive me, senior."

Qiu Zhen cupped his hands and bowed.

A wise man submits to circumstances.

With a great demon guarding this place, any other thoughts he might have would be pure foolishness.

The giant serpent demon remained unmoved, as if a stone statue perched on the mountain peak, its fiery red eyes quietly staring at Qiu Zhen without saying a word.

"Senior, this poor Taoist will take his leave now."

Seeing that the giant serpent demon showed no intention of attacking, Qiu Zhen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Immediately, he didn't dare to linger. Without another word, his Yin spirit rode the wind and mist, turning to flee.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh ~"

The Yin spirit had no physical body limitations, and its speed when unleashed at full power was astonishing.

In the blink of an eye, Qiu Zhen's Yin spirit was about to fly out of the "Peak Forest Cloud Sea."

However, in that instant, the slowly drifting clouds in the peak forest suddenly accelerated their flow. The mountain mists seemed to transform into chains, connecting with the surrounding peaks to form barriers.

"Bang!"

Qiu Zhen's Yin spirit crashed into the chains, and his escape technique was immediately broken, revealing his form.

"Trespassing in the forbidden grounds of my Huilong clan, death without pardon!"

An ancient roar echoed through the sea of clouds, shaking the earth.

Qiu Zhen's heart sank, and his divine sense swept around.

In a short moment, the surrounding situation had changed drastically.

The originally unremarkable clouds seemed like cold water poured into a hot oil pan, instantly "boiling" up.

Rolling clouds and mist billowed.

Immediately afterward, a chilling intent surged towards him from all directions.

In an instant, the trees and vines on the surrounding green peaks were covered with frost, a scene of silver and white, a beautiful snowy landscape.

What shocked Qiu Zhen even more was that this chill not only froze the mountain peaks and vegetation, but even his Yin spirit was affected by the "cold air," seemingly about to "freeze" him.

"Not good!"

Knowing the situation was bad, Qiu Zhen immediately formed a sword seal with his hand:

"I receive the Qi of the Thunder God, the might of the Lightning Mother, the first sound enters the gall, the second sound enters the liver, the third sound enters the liver, the fourth sound enters the heart, the fifth sound enters the spleen, generals of the five elements, soldiers of the six Jia"

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

"Zzz, zzz ~"

Lightning flashed.

A five-colored thundercloud rose from beneath Qiu Zhen's Yin spirit, lightning flashing and thunder entwining.

It was the Thunder Technique [Five Thunder Divine Cloud Art] given by Fairy Yun Rou.

This thunder technique used one's own five elements thunder Qi to draw upon the five elements thunder Qi of heaven and earth, exhaling to form clouds, driving the five thunders, with immense power.

Currently, it was perfectly suited to deal with the giant serpent demon's chilling mist.

The five thunders were the most yang and most rigid power of heaven and earth.

The [Five Thunder Divine Cloud] released powerful thunderous power towards the surroundings, instantly dispersing the surrounding chilling mist and avoiding the Yin spirit's fate of turning into an ice block.

Immediately afterward, without thinking much, Qiu Zhen pushed the [Five Thunder Divine Cloud] beneath his feet to the extreme.

"Chil!"

A sword seal pointed.

The [Five Thunder Divine Cloud] beneath his feet unleashed a bolt of lightning, striking the cloud and mist chains!

"Boom!"

The thick scarlet lightning instantly cleaved open the cloud and mist. Qiu Zhen's Yin spirit seized the opportunity, stepping on the thundercloud and rushing out.

"Eh ~ Didn't die?"

Deep within the Peak Forest Cloud Sea, the giant serpent demon slowly raised its serpent head, its large eyes carrying a hint of surprise.

A mere [Night Wanderer] could actually break its supernatural power.

Last time, a human cultivator with [Qi-Driving Divine Wanderer] hadn't been able to escape.

The giant serpent demon was somewhat surprised, but didn't think much of it and flicked its tail.

"Boom!"

In an instant, a dark black streak emerged from the Peak Forest Cloud Sea, striking the speeding thunder light.

"Ah!"

A earth-shattering scream echoed through the mountains.

The scream was very brief, fleeting.

Immediately afterward, the thunder light vanished without a trace.

The surrounding mountains returned to their former tranquility.

The giant serpent demon raised its head, its fiery hot giant snake eyes carrying a hint of doubtful gaze:

"Did his soul scatter?"

— —

Seeking Truth Valley.

A ray of spiritual light descended from the sky, slowly entering Qiu Zhen's physical body.

The next moment, Qiu Zhen's ruddy face was filled with paleness, and cold sweat streamed down.

"What a terrifying great demon!"

Qiu Zhen was still frightened, his face filled with horror.

Now, he finally understood the feelings of Wei Tan when facing his master, An Jishi.

Powerlessness

A difference of one small realm could still be compensated for by other aspects, allowing for a battle. Even if one couldn't win, they could still fight for a while.

Facing a being comparable to a Martial Dao Grandmaster, he had almost no power to resist, and wouldn't even know how he died.

"Almost died."

Qiu Zhen secretly called himself lucky.

Just now, after receiving a whip from the giant serpent demon, his Yin spirit was scattered on the spot.

Fortunately, he had comprehended [True Emptiness Wondrous Existence], and a ray of true spirit remained, his primordial spirit unshaken, gathering Qi and condensing his spirit, and he re-condensed his Yin spirit.

Otherwise, his soul would have scattered on the spot.

"Young master, are you injured?"

Little Zaizi, who was protecting him, saw Qiu Zhen's pale complexion. The little tree stump quickly ran over, stretched out its green branches, and shook a touch of fiery red in the emerald green leaves:

"Eat a jujube."

"Good!"

Qiu Zhen readily plucked a Thunder Jujube and swallowed it in one gulp.

Little Zaizi's Thunder Jujubes contained thunderous vitality, nourishing the soul and calming the spirit. After swallowing a jujube, Qiu Zhen's mind stabilized a lot, and his pale face gained a bit of rosiness.

"Not bad, the quality of the Thunder Jujubes is much better than half a year ago."

Just as he was commenting, a ray of spiritual light flashed in Seeking Truth Valley, and a white fox appeared out of thin air.

It was Baishu, who had rushed back. Seeing Qiu Zhen's pale complexion and serious injuries, its small face carried a hint of panic:

"Young master, how are you?"

"It's okay, I won't die."

Qiu Zhen's expression was calm, and he asked:

"Did you inquire clearly at the Water Huilong Cave? What is the origin of the giant serpent in the Peak Forest Cloud Sea?"

"It is the ancestor of the Water Huilong Cave. It has not transformed into a Jiao dragon, but Huilong Eight said that their ancestor is a top great demon in the mountains, with very powerful strength. It is their Water Huilong Cave's sea-stabilizing needle, and it often perches in the Peak Forest Cloud Sea, rarely leaving the mountains."

Baishu swallowed:

"Young master, is there really a palace? Could the True Palace be hidden in the Peak Forest Cloud Sea?"

"With the strength of that leyline power, it must not have been damaged by anyone. There must be the legendary [True Palace] in the Peak Forest Cloud Sea."