Immortal Refiner

Should I lure him to Fire Cliff Cave and use the sealing formation left by Crimson Radiance Heavenly Monarch to trap and kill him there?

With no other options left, Li Qing had no choice but to follow the Profound Yellow True Flame’s suggestion.

Before that, however, he decided to seek out Senior Chen Yuan, hoping the great power at the Divine Transformation stage might have a better solution.

With this thought, the Wind-Thunder Silver Wings behind Li Qing fluttered once more.

Whoosh!

His figure flickered through the air like a phantom, vanishing and reappearing several times before materializing thousands of miles away.

Yet the Formless Saint Ancestor’s dao body remained relentlessly locked onto him. No matter how quickly Li Qing burst forth, he couldn’t shake off the pursuit entirely.

Such was the terrifying power of a saint ancestor’s dao body!

This is truly troublesome. My only hope lies with Senior Chen Yuan now.

As the words left his lips, Li Qing had already reached the southern part of the Azure Ridge Domain. True Monarch Chen Yuan, who had achieved the Divine Transformation stage, cultivated within a mysterious grotto-heaven in this region.

Li Qing’s optimism proved naive. The grotto-heaven leading deep into the earth had collapsed!

The surrounding land was riddled with fissures that stretched far into the distance.

”How could this happen? True Monarch Chen Yuan’s cultivation sanctuary... reduced to this!” Li Qing gasped, quickly realizing the truth.

Of course. Now that the Formless Saint Ancestor has arrived in the Azure Ridge Domain, he wouldn’t leave True Monarch Chen Yuan unattended.

Moments later, a soft chuckle echoed behind Li Qing. ”What? Surprised?”

”That old codger isn’t dead yet, but his current state is as good as dead anyway.”

”If not for that spirit shield you refined, killing him wouldn’t have been difficult at all.”

Li Qing’s heart sank. He had underestimated the saint ancestor’s tenacity.

A Divine Transformation cultivator wielding a yellow-grade spirit treasure focused on defense had nearly been killed by this opponent. The saint ancestor’s combat prowess was terrifying.

And to think, he’s only at the Nascent Soul realm—not much stronger than me.

In that brief moment of hesitation, the Formless Saint Ancestor’s dao body closed in again.

Li Qing’s heart jolted. Realizing he could no longer rely on True Monarch Chen Yuan to deal with this Demon Lord, he immediately activated the silver-purple bone wings behind him.

With a surge of Wind-Thunder energy, his figure transformed into a streak of light, soaring once more into the Heavenly Domain.

The Formless Saint Ancestor’s eerie face still wore a smile. It was clear he wasn’t in any hurry, even relishing this cat-and-mouse game.

”Heh, let’s see where else you’ll run for help next.”

His tone carried a hint of anticipation, as if he were eagerly awaiting Li Qing’s futile attempts to seek aid, only to find them all useless.

Who else could he turn to?

The Azure Flood Dragon King in the East Sea?

Li Qing estimated that would be a wasted trip. If even True Monarch Chen Yuan had suffered such a severe blow, the Old Flood Dragon’s fate likely wouldn’t be any better.

He had to save himself!

With grim determination, Li Qing flew toward Fire Cliff Cave, his Wind-Thunder Silver Wings fully activated. Combined with the surging Kunpeng Divine Power, his speed reached the absolute limit of the lower realm.

If he exceeded this limit, Li Qing felt he might even tear through the void itself.

At this terrifying speed, it took barely a moment for a volcanic mountain range to appear in his vision.

The earth was scorched black, the result of accumulated volcanic ash.

Fire Cliff Cave loomed nearby. Without hesitation, Li Qing dove into the labyrinthine network of subterranean tunnels below.

Moments later, the Formless Saint Ancestor, clad in a gray robe, followed close behind.

After briefly surveying the cave’s layout, he descended with a smile, his qi mechanism firmly locked onto Li Qing’s. Escaping him by exploiting the terrain was utterly impossible.

Guided by the map in his memory, Li Qing navigated the cave’s intricate passages, swiftly reaching the stone gate leading to the underground magma sea.

The restriction that had once sealed this passage had vanished. Without hesitation, Li Qing pushed open the gate and stepped into a crimson world.

The magma sea continued to churn relentlessly, waves of scorching heat assaulting Li Qing in relentless succession.

”Excellent! The Heavenly Monarch’s sealing formation remains intact, undiminished by time!” the Profound Yellow True Flame sensed the hidden sealing patterns within the magma sea.

Li Qing quickly asked, ”What should I do now?”

”Retrieve the Crimson Radiance Hall left by the Heavenly Monarch. However, the Fire Spirit Pearl’s primordial spirituality has been severely depleted. If we seal it here, you’ll likely need to provide spiritual energy to sustain the formation.”

Hearing the Profound Yellow True Flame’s words, Li Qing immediately retrieved the Crimson Radiance Hall and the Fire Spirit Pearl from his Carefree Cosmos Pouch.

The ancient hall bore countless weathered marks, testament to its enduring resilience against the ravages of time. In contrast, the Fire Spirit Pearl was dim and lusterless, utterly lacking the dazzling brilliance of the Golden Spirit Pearl he had seen within Nine Heavens’ body.

”We have no choice. Even a dead horse can be treated as if it were alive!” Li Qing sighed, then followed the Profound Yellow True Flame’s instructions, carefully placing the Fire Spirit Pearl and the Crimson Radiance Hall in their designated positions.

Time was running out. The Formless Saint Ancestor moved with relentless speed, matching Li Qing’s own. It wouldn’t take him long to find this place.

The Crimson Radiance Hall rose into the air, standing alone above the magma sea.

The Fire Spirit Pearl, now dimmed, sank into the magma sea. The previously churning magma immediately calmed.

”I’ll handle the third stage of the sealing formation as well.”

”Beyond that, I’ll need your power. Otherwise, relying solely on these ancient artifacts to seal a demon ancestor’s dao body would be utter folly.”

Li Qing nodded, retrieved the source fire seed of the Profound Yellow True Flame, and sent it into the Crimson Radiance Hall.

As the Profound Yellow True Flame reclaimed its place within the hall, crimson patterns instantly materialized and faded across the void of the magma world.

The sealing formation was now complete. All that remained was to wait for the prey to enter the trap.

This time, Li Qing sat cross-legged at the very top of the Crimson Radiance Hall, slowly regulating his depleted mana. He focused on reaching his optimal state to face the impending confrontation.

The Formless Saint Ancestor arrived swiftly, barely allowing Li Qing time to recover. A figure clad in gray robes slowly entered the hall.

He gazed at the surrounding magma world, his smile unwavering as he stepped further into the fiery realm.

His confident demeanor, as if preparing to inspect something, sent a jolt of unease through Li Qing’s heart.

”Hmm, and then? You lured me here. What do you intend to do?”

With those words, the Formless Saint Ancestor took another step, now standing directly above the magma sea.

At that moment, the Profound Yellow True Flame’s voice echoed in Li Qing’s mind: ”Now, boy! Activate the sealing formation!”

In the nick of time, Li Qing pressed his hand down in a gesture of suppression, his vast mana surging forth like a tidal wave.

Boom!

The magma sea erupted, crimson patterns spreading outward in all directions, instantly sealing off the entire underground magma world.

The Crimson Radiance Hall trembled faintly, becoming the primary nexus for these sealing patterns.

Simultaneously, the Profound Yellow True Flame and the Fire Spirit Pearl beneath the magma sea connected with the sealing formation’s crimson patterns.

In less than the blink of an eye, the Formless Saint Ancestor was completely enveloped by the crimson patterns, as if sealed within an impenetrable cage.

(End of the Chapter)

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