novelapdf Chapter 558 Battle of Wits
Chapter 558 Battle of Wits
"Heh heh... Who can tell the difference between reality and illusion in a dream?"
"I don't care where you're from; if you die in this dream, your physical body will instantly be annihilated!"
Splash!
As the enormous spider descended, a sinister smile appeared on the face of the Dream Spider Clan Mahayana on its back.
Swish!
Above the sky, one after another, soft spider silk appeared and hung down.
Although it appears ethereal and elusive, it can easily pierce through a cultivator's physical body.
"Dream-based methods are quite interesting... turning the illusory into the real, weakening enemies, and even using dreams as an anchor point for descent..."
Fang Qing sighed in admiration, and a towering divine elixir dharma image suddenly rose up behind him.
The endless, illusory silver light together forms the lines of this image, outlining the facial features that are exactly the same as those of the original deity.
Each strand of hair is like a sharp sword, severing the spider silk in the void.
Furthermore, rings of divine light continuously radiated emerald brilliance, spreading outwards...
"this……"
The Dream Spider Clan Mahayana stood frozen in place: "Such a rank..."
In dreams, according to common sense, he is the one in control!
Even a divine beast can be transformed into a pig or a dog!
Only a higher rank can reverse these dream laws!
"You are not Dongxuan, not Mahayana... but... an immortal!"
The Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana cultivator screamed in agony as he watched the spider silk suddenly burst into flames, and countless cocoons turned to ashes in mid-air...
Then, a large, azure-green hand, as if pressing down on the sky, crashed down!
boom!
The dream shattered, and countless streams of light danced in the air.
……
Vermilion Bird Immortal City.
"Master, how is it?"
Upon seeing Fang Qing open his eyes, Master Xuanguang immediately bowed and inquired.
"The Dream Spider clan's innate supernatural abilities are quite interesting... but I've already caught that Mahayana cultivator by the tail..."
Fang Qing glanced at the area again.
After that dream realm was destroyed, countless cultivators died silently, their souls and spirits annihilated.
However, a small number of cultivators screamed and clutched their heads in agony, clearly suffering severe damage to their spiritual consciousness—these were those who had not yet been fully drawn into the dream, and therefore could still be saved.
"You're in charge of cleaning up the mess..."
Fang Qing gave the order and stepped into the void.
With his current status and understanding of the Great Dao of the Great Void, traveling through the Great Void is practically like teleportation.
Using the karma he had just formed with the Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana cultivator, Fang Qing quickly located a specific area.
……
The bright moon hangs high above a dark mountain.
The earth had long been hollowed out, revealing a network of alleyways.
At the very center of this spiderweb-like nest was a pool of blood.
Several streaks of light descended, transforming into Dream Spider Clan members at the Cave Profound level, each carrying a blood-red gourd, which they poured into the blood pool.
Glug glug!
In the very center of the blood pool, a certain treasure faintly floated, emanating a pressure even more terrifying than a Mahayana magic weapon...
"This pseudo-immortal artifact in our clan... is finally about to be completed."
A member of the Dream Spider Clan was deeply moved upon witnessing this scene.
"Back then... our clan suffered a great calamity because we were preparing to combine the power of the entire clan to refine this pseudo-immortal artifact, which angered other clans. It wasn't entirely due to our struggle for supremacy with the Bone Pattern Sacred Clan..."
Another member of the Cave Mystic race asked worriedly, "Could it be... the same this time?"
"Hmph, the Bone Pattern Sacred Clan has lost a Minggu cultivator, and their Mahayana divine beast is trapped in the Mountain and Sea Secret Realm, already in decline... Now is a golden opportunity! Once the 'Blood Sea Banner' is forged, our clan will have Mahayana cultivators wielding pseudo-immortal artifacts, which will be near-immortal combat power... Even if the divine beast worshipped by the Bone Pattern Sacred Clan returns, what is there to fear?"
Another member of the Cave Dream Spider Clan said proudly.
"That's right, we can only fight fast. Let's hope everything goes smoothly..."
The Dream Spider Clan member, who had initially been puzzled, murmured something.
Rumble!
Suddenly, the entire underground palace began to tremble, accompanied by a scream.
"what!"
"That's... the Ancestor?"
Several members of the Dongxuan Clan looked at each other in bewilderment. Suddenly, they saw a black aura spread out, turning from nothingness to reality, revealing countless compound eyes. It was none other than the Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana cultivator!
"What about the Blood Sea Banner?"
His voice was hoarse, and his eyes had a faint bloodshot tinge.
Clearly, after using his own racial talents and cooperating with the Great Dao of Dreams to escape a near-death experience, this Mahayana cultivator was in extremely poor condition.
"Just one step away..."
A member of the Mysterious Dream Spider Clan reluctantly reported this.
Suddenly, a spider leg pierced through its body.
"Ancestor?"
On its face, confusion, complexity, and pain flashed by one after another, but in the end, they turned into a calm.
"Humanity has a formidable enemy lurking in the shadows, and they may find this place soon. We must complete the 'Blood Sea Banner' immediately and relocate..."
The Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana disciple offered a casual explanation, forming a hand seal with one hand.
The body of that Dongxuan clansman immediately began to wither, and a Dongxuan soul mixed with essence blood fell onto the small banner in the blood pool.
The banner fluttered continuously, revealing faint black spiderweb patterns.
"rise!"
The Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana cultivator formed hand seals, channeling Mahayana-level magical power into the blood pool.
boom!
An aura approaching that of a celestial artifact was unleashed, and the small flag roared as it flew out, only to be caught in its grasp: "Haha..."
The Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana cultivator laughed loudly, then turned his gaze to the few Cave Profound Clan members: "A great battle is imminent, you should all flee for your lives..."
"My lord, we are willing to give our lives for you!"
The remaining members of the Dongxuan clan, however, had resolute eyes.
In the Dream Spider Clan, the Mahayana cultivators who serve as the highest leaders possess supreme authority.
When a group is pushed to its limits, all kinds of sacrifices become commonplace.
"No need. This enemy is far beyond the reach of a few of you..."
The Dream Spider Clan Mahayana sighed, "If you are lucky enough to escape with your lives, everything will continue as before when I return. If I do not return, then we will implement Plan Three..."
"yes!"
The members of the Mysterious Dream Spider Clan, though filled with resentment, swiftly carried out the orders, employing various escape techniques to vanish without a trace.
At this moment, even a delay of a single breath is an unforgivable sin against the community!
Upon seeing this, a smile of relief appeared on the face of the Dream Spider Clan Mahayana, and he suddenly flicked his sleeve.
Splash!
The entire underground palace seemed to be wiped away by an invisible force, instantly turning into dust!
Suddenly, the ground shook violently, and a giant crater appeared where they had been standing.
Above the giant crater, a flash of blood-red light appeared, and the Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana cultivator formed hand seals, unleashing a series of spells upon the 'Blood Sea Banner'.
Immediately, a thick layer of blood color appeared on the Blood Sea Banner, as if countless blood vessels were spreading out and taking root on his palm.
A look of pain appeared on the face of this Dream Spider Clan Mahayana, half of his cheek began to rot, but a bright red mark between his eyebrows solidified from its illusion, looking like a small blood-red banner.
Just then, a flash of light appeared in the void, and Fang Qing's figure emerged from it.
With his own understanding of the Great Dao of the Void and the all-encompassing power of the 'Dao-Born Pearl,' he is probably the most skilled teleporter in the Spirit Realm right now. How could he possibly let this alien Mahayana cultivator escape?
"As expected, you've come..."
The Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana cultivator stared coldly at Fang Qing: "Among the human race, there is absolutely no one with near-immortal combat power... Therefore, you are that 'True Lord Xuanming Runji'!"
Fang Qing had announced this to the entire Spirit Realm, so this Dream Spider Clan Mahayana cultivator naturally heard about it.
He never expected that this descended immortal would actually be swimming in shallow waters, mingling in the human realm, and even becoming his enemy!
It's impossible that the other party really came from a weak human race, right?
"Haha...you're quite clever."
Fang Qing gazed at the Blood Sea Banner in the Dream Spider Clan's hand, and the mark on its forehead, and said with interest, "This is your reliance against me? A semi-immortal artifact? I'm quite interested in the method of forging this immortal artifact. If you hand it over, perhaps I can spare your life..."
"Dream on! You dare covet the secrets of my Dream Spider clan?!"
With a roar, the Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana cultivator unleashed a burst of blood-red runes that flashed across the Blood Sea Banner, instantly transforming into a sky full of blood-red light.
Beneath this bloody light, a sea of blood appeared, enveloping Fang Qing!
Stab it!
Within the boundless sea of blood, one terrifying yaksha after another emerged, opening their blood-red maws and frantically tearing at Fang Qing.
Furthermore, streaks of crimson lightning were generated and swiftly struck!
"Completely mismatched..."
Fang Qing looked somewhat disappointed upon seeing this scene, and pressed his own crown.
In an instant, the [Ji Shui] metal position responded, and a chaotic sea appeared, encompassing the sea of blood.
The endless crimson lightning dissipated instantly, while the monstrous yakshas screamed as they turned into billowing turbid water...
"Too weak..."
"You clearly comprehend the Great Dao of Dreams, yet this semi-immortal artifact is based on the Great Dao of the Blood Sea..."
He stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "With just this, you think you can achieve the combat power of an immortal?"
Even though that mythical beast, the Aoyin, was a cultivator of the Great Dao of Earth and wielded the [Feng Shui Mountain Seal], it dared to exchange a few blows with Fang Qing.
Seeing this Dream Spider Clan Mahayana cultivator, who was inferior in every aspect, Fang Qing couldn't help but want to laugh.
"In the end... it still won't work?"
The Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana form looked slightly somber.
This is actually the truth. If the Dream Spider Clan's highest combat strength could surpass that of the Bone Pattern Saint Clan, the Dream Spider Clan would not have been defeated and nearly wiped out.
At this moment, Fang Qing gently waved his hand.
The Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana cultivator's expression suddenly became somewhat dazed, as he had been struck by the [Ji Shui]'s 'Water Shadow' supernatural power!
This magical power over water has many wonderful uses.
Now, the [Ji Shui] metal position has become even stronger after absorbing the metal element of the Great Zhou world.
"Owner……"
The Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana form had a clouded gaze as it looked at Fang Qing, finally lowering its noble head.
"Where did you learn your technique for crafting immortal artifacts?"
Fang Qing asked curiously.
"It is recorded in a 'Jade Book with Golden Seals' that our ancestors obtained by chance... This book has always been passed down among the most powerful cultivators in our clan. To prevent its leakage, the original jade book was destroyed by us..."
The Dream Spider Clan's Mahayana disciple answered respectfully.
"What a waste... Have you fully comprehended the jade book? Make a copy of all the information for me."
Fang Qing, speaking with the imperial decree in his mouth, gave the direct order.