This new master's talent is simply too overwhelming.
Beside him, Mu Qingyu's eyes flickered with brilliance, her young master's strength having grown considerably since their last encounter.
In the future, his power would undoubtedly reach the apex of the entire Ancient Desolate Continent.
Recalling Jiang Li's warm embrace just moments ago, Mu Qingyu felt a surge of sweetness in her heart.
Alas, she would not be able to serve her young master for long, nor witness his ascent to supreme glory.
Mu Qingyu seemed to be lost in thought, a hint of melancholy clouding her expression.
She had long since resolved to accept her fate with equanimity, so why did these foolish, lingering desires still surface?
"Bitch, die!" Just as Mu Qingyu was lost in her despondency, a shrill cry suddenly pierced the air.
A woman with tattered clothes, wielding a long sword, charged forth.
The woman was none other than Fang Qing, now completely consumed by her jealousy.
She desired nothing but Mu Qingyu's death, casting all else aside.
Seeing Fang Qing rushing towards her, Mu Qingyu showed no fear, only a trace of pity in her eyes.
While not entirely privy to Fang Qing's affairs, Mu Qingyu had overheard whispers.
Fang Qing's talent was not top-tier, but her figure and beauty were beyond reproach.
To elevate her strength and status, Fang Qing had employed every stratagem, seducing many talented disciples of the Fire Demon Peak.
Ultimately, she had managed to climb onto Elder Xu's powerful back.
Many disciples of the Fire Demon Peak were aware of Fang Qing's scandalous reputation. Though they said nothing openly, hushed gossip was rife behind her back.
In contrast, Mu Qingyu, with her exceptional talent and diligent efforts, had treated everyone with an unyielding demeanor, forging her reputation as the Heavenly Poison Maiden step by step.
She was entirely unlike Fang Qing.
Mu Qingyu understood perfectly why Fang Qing harbored such bitter hatred for her.
"Hmph!!!"
The Nightmare Beast beside Mu Qingyu snorted coldly, then exhaled a stream of dark, black mist.
A mere Saint realm cultivator daring to act so presumptuously before me? I may not be able to deal with that old man, but handling you is child's play!
"Ah, no..."
The dark mist enveloped Fang Qing, relentlessly tearing at her flesh and devouring her soul.
Fang Qing let out a pained wail.
Her tragic cries sent shivers down the spines of all who heard them.
In a short while, Fang Qing's body was completely consumed by the black mist exhaled by the Nightmare Beast, leaving only a bloody, gruesome spectacle.
Mu Qingyu gazed at Fang Qing's corpse not far away, her expression unreadable.
This was the path she had chosen for herself, and this outcome was the just deserts she had earned.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!!!"
In the distance, Jiang Li and Xu Kangshun's battle had escalated to a fever pitch.
Both had unleashed their domains.
A dazzling array of lights erupted in the vicinity, filling Five Poisons Mountain with a fierce cacophony.
Behind Xu Kangshun, a colossal Dharmakaya appeared.
It was Xu Kangshun's Great Saint Dharmakaya.
The Dharmakaya revolved behind Xu Kangshun, providing him with a tremendous boost in power.
That woman insisted on following, and now she's dead. How bothersome! Xu Kangshun felt a pang of irritation.
He harbored no great sorrow for Fang Qing's demise.
He merely regretted that with her gone, his previous promises regarding her would certainly not be fulfilled.
Is this the Great Saint Dharmakaya?
Jiang Li observed the colossal Dharmakaya behind Xu Kangshun, murmuring softly.
The Dharmakaya behind Xu Kangshun unleashed a profound power, warding off many of Jiang Li's assaults.
Jiang Li continuously bombarded him with the ultimate techniques from the "Thunder Emperor's Treasure Art."
The lightning, along with the peerless offensive power of the Nine Leaf Grass Sword Intent, struck near Xu Kangshun. The Dharmakaya behind him immediately erupted with power, negating much of the force.
However, despite the Dharmakaya's defenses, Xu Kangshun still sustained numerous wounds.
The sharp and peerless Nine Leaf Grass Sword Intent continuously tore at him from within, and the ferocious lightning power scorched and blackened Xu Kangshun's flesh.
Even his blood emitted a burnt, foul odor.
Xu Kangshun repeatedly consumed medicinal pills to recover from his injuries, but his intrinsic vital energy grew increasingly depleted.
Although his weapon was a high-grade Saint weapon with immense power, it could not inflict significant damage on Jiang Li.
Xu Kangshun was originally a ruthless and formidable demonic cultivator. However, after long years of comfortable living as an alchemy master, he rarely had to take action himself.
His combat prowess had fallen behind that of top-tier cultivators at the same level.
His battles with Jiang Li were largely sustained by his numerous treasures and elixirs, as well as his domain and Dharmakaya, allowing him to barely maintain a non-losing position.
It seems this old man has exhausted his tricks, Jiang Li mused inwardly.
However, there is indeed a significant gap between the Great Saint realm and the ninth heaven of Saint King. Apart from not using the "Great Desolation Sutra" to enhance his combat power, Jiang Li had already employed many of his other skills.
Yet, he still had not managed to defeat the Great Saint realm cultivator, Xu Kangshun.
Jiang Li felt that if he were to encounter the combined might of the "Three Fiends of the Profound Domain" again, he could likely obliterate them with a single sword intent.
"Holy Son Jiang, I concede defeat this time. Take Mu Qingyu with you. Let us live and let live from now on!" Xu Kangshun's long sword let out a low hum, unleashing a fierce offensive.
Realizing he could not overcome Jiang Li, Xu Kangshun's mind was already set on retreat.
Using this powerful offensive as cover, Xu Kangshun rapidly retreated a great distance, escaping Jiang Li's range of attack.
The surrounding environment was already devastated by the onslaught of their respective attacks.
Live and let live?
This fellow has quite a convenient idea.
"I have one more divine ability. If you can withstand it, I might reconsider!" Jiang Li said indifferently, his eyes glinting with golden light.
"Then I shall humbly accept your guidance, Holy Son Jiang!" Xu Kangshun took a deep breath and said solemnly.
At this moment, Xu Kangshun held no trace of contempt for Jiang Li; Jiang Li's talent and strength commanded his serious attention.
"Six Paths of Reincarnation Fist!!!"
The "Reincarnation Immortal Scripture" within Jiang Li's body circulated rapidly, and the "Six Paths of Reincarnation Fist" unleashed a terrifying aura.
The true intent of reincarnation flowed around Jiang Li.
Behind Jiang Li, six massive vortexes, shimmering with black energy, appeared.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!!!"
An incredibly violent momentum converged upon Jiang Li.
Moments later, the six vortexes, imbued with the power to tear everything apart, seemed to momentarily halt the entire world.
Xu Kangshun's pupils contracted violently; he felt his body become incredibly rigid.
The six vortexes seemed to possess a mystical power that rendered his internal energy utterly incapable of being mobilized.
"Bang!!!"
With a deafening collision, Xu Kangshun was directly torn apart by the peerless might carried by the six vortexes.
Golden blood and flesh scattered everywhere.
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