Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 522 - 457: True Dragon Ruins

A strand of purple-golden aura emanated from his body. Lord Wei had already stood in front of his physical form, like a torrent, the light continuously infused into the body seated behind him on the Breath Soil Divine Land.

Receiving this infusion of spiritual charm, the originally dark and statue-like body slowly emitted a pulse of vibrant life. The eyelids trembled lightly, the skin glowed, and the person began a transformation from "death to life."

"Grandfather..."

The sudden change left the Little Ginseng Fruit’s mind bewildered.

"No ’grandfather.’ If it weren’t for me, you would be his next target for soul transference.

Three-Flower Lingbao Ginseng Fruit, a spirit seed like you with an extremely long lifespan, no wonder he kept you for the last."

Qi Xiu lightly tapped the head of Little Ginseng Fruit as he spoke softly.

Though mischievous and playful, Little Ginseng Fruit was not a fool.

Everything that Lord Wei said earlier, he heard without missing a word and naturally understood his peril.

One wrong move and he would become a vessel for soul transference.

On instinct, Little Ginseng Fruit fearfully retreated backward, hiding behind Qi Xiu.

Noticing the fearful and resistant look in Little Ginseng Fruit’s eyes toward him, Lord Wei chuckled softly without saying anything.

He had lived for tens of thousands of years, continuously turning and soul transferring, gradually losing the remnants of his soul; the so-called emotions had long faded.

This Little Ginseng Fruit was the highest quality among the spirit seeds he reserved.

He left it for last, firstly because of its long lifespan, used as a final gambit, and secondly, if he succeeded in reviving through soul transfer, this ginseng fruit would be a great tonic.

So, no matter what,

This Little Ginseng Fruit would not live long in his hands.

Feeling Lord Wei’s gaze upon him, Little Ginseng Fruit became even more fearful; the grandfather in front of him had become utterly unfamiliar and even terrifying.

"Are we just gonna watch?" 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Grabbing onto Qi Xiu’s sleeve, Little Ginseng Fruit shivered.

"Otherwise, though I sealed the eye of that killing array, your grandfather as its creator can easily bypass my seal and restart the entire formation.

A great array with an overseer and one without are completely different concepts."

Calmly explaining to Little Ginseng Fruit, Qi Xiu let his hands fall, though hidden within his sleeves they rapidly formed various Daoist incantations and seals.

Just as he said earlier.

A great array with an overseer versus one without aren’t comparable concepts.

Now the situation was a standoff between him and Lord Wei.

Whoever moved first would invite the fiercest counterattack from the opponent.

If he dared to interfere with Lord Wei reclaiming his body, the opponent would surely revive that ancient killing array and draw him into it.

Though the formation couldn’t harm him, it would waste time.

By the time he broke through, everything would be over.

Qi Xiu’s eyes flickered as countless thoughts collided in his mind, pondering ways to break the impasse.

"Child, you brought me here, which has aided this old man. How about this, let me accept you as my apprentice.

I have lived for tens of thousands of years, from nothing to everything, cultivating almost ten times to become a Dao Body Expert.

Once I reincarnate, I can soon advance to the Primordial Spirit Supreme Position.

By entering my door, you’ll be beneath one but above thousands.

This kind of opportunity, others may not even dream of."

With most of the spiritual charm returning to his body, Elder Bodhi Lord Wei’s appearance became extremely aged, his drooping eye sockets filled with soul-chilling black energy.

"If you’re gonna be a dog, just be a dog; no need to make it sound so grandiose."

Finishing the last Daoist seal, Qi Xiu chuckled lightly, and behind him suddenly appeared the Hunyuan Daoist, holding a Jade Ruyi, surrounded by flowing celestial light!

Initiate the array!

Qi Xiu slowly raised his hands, manipulating supreme and majestic power, lighting up countless blue-green talisman scripts in the void.

Suddenly, countless thick and majestic tree roots surged forth like twisted dragons, spiraling wildly, transforming the entire underground space into a boundless sea of trees.

The sea of wood appeared in an instant, Qi Xiu slightly opened his mouth, exhaling a refined and pure, terrifyingly perfect purple and flawless flame, like the first ray of dawn from the horizon.

In an instant, wood and fire intertwined!

The overwhelming fiery sea instantly flooded the entire grotto heaven!

The Armageddon that burns the heavens and exterminates the earth suddenly descended.

The terrifying roar of exploding stars began to erupt.

"Go!"

At the instant of launching this Armageddon array, Qi Xiu, with a backhand wave, wrapped up Little Ginseng Fruit beside him and vanished as a cloud.

"Why are we fleeing just as the battle begins?"

Held in Qi Xiu’s hand, Little Ginseng Fruit looked bewildered. The Armageddon array earlier was so powerful; even standing behind it, he felt like he’d be roasted by the fiery sea.

Why not dare to fight when possessing such an array?

"Fight? Against an old monster of tens of thousands of years, I can’t win. If not, I’ll let you go back, and you can arm-wrestle him?" Qi Xiu glanced at Little Ginseng Fruit, speaking coldly.

"No, no, no."

Remembering Lord Wei’s gaze earlier, the three spirit flowers on Little Ginseng Fruit’s head shut tight in fear. He quickly clasped Qi Xiu’s arm, afraid he’d be thrown back.

"If you want to survive, quickly operate the Innate Earth Method. We have only a sliver of chance to escape by finding what I need before that old monster breaks the array."

"Oh, oh."

Concerned for his own little life, the Little Ginseng Fruit dared not be careless. He immediately activated the Innate Earth Method, taking Qi Xiu with him into the nearby soil layer.

"What are you looking for?"

While operating the Earth Method, the Little Ginseng Fruit turned his head and asked.

"True Dragon Ruins."

With his eyes filled with a purple hue, Qi Xiu maximized the Observing Qi Skill, searching for the fleeting spirit energies around him.

Lord Wei, with a body nurtured for tens of thousands of years by the Breath Soil Divine Land and endless Immortal Herbs and Ancient Medicine, might not have reached the realm of proving the Dao with might and directly achieving the Primordial Spirit True Honor.

Yet he likely possesses the power to sweep away any Dao Expert.

Coupled with his tens of thousands of years of cultivation experience, such an opponent is utterly terrifying.

Even he is not entirely confident of defeating him.

Moreover, what he has in mind is not merely winning this round.

The dragon vine’s Spiritual Wisdom is lacking, with only a vague memory of the general location of the True Dragon Ruins. To find it, considerable effort is required, and he hopes the Great Array of mine can last a bit longer.

Glancing back, Qi Xiu exhaled a breath of impure air, and an infinite array of Divine Marvel colors suddenly spread across the palm of his right hand.

"Command!"

"Survey all three thousand!"

In an instant, the divine light fell into his eyes.

Suddenly, it was as if two purple suns rose in Qi Xiu’s eyes, and his almost tangible gaze seemed to pierce through the void. Various scenes of past and future time flashed through his pupils.

With the power of the Command Talisman enhancing the Observing Qi Skill, Qi Xiu’s field of vision expanded instantly by a hundredfold.

Got it!

With the enhanced eyesight, Qi Xiu immediately noticed a position in the northwest approximately several hundred miles away, teeming with ancient, noble, and majestic spirit energy.

"Over there."

He conveyed the direction and coordinates to the Little Ginseng Fruit, and the pair promptly headed toward it.

Just at that moment, a deafening crash sounded from behind!

"Faster, your grandpa is about to break through the Array and catch us."

Slightly turning his body, Qi Xiu sensed that the Talisman Array he had set up was on the brink of collapse, and he urged them on.

"Ah, so soon?"

Now, the word grandpa was an absolute synonym for terror in the Little Ginseng Fruit’s ears. Upon hearing this, he hurriedly mustered all his strength to shoot forward.

Pop—

Penetrating a layer of misty water-like miasma, Qi Xiu and the Little Ginseng Fruit suddenly felt their bodies sink and plummet straight down.

Forbidden Air Domain!

This is truly the True Dragon Ruins!

After so many years, once again feeling the power of the Forbidden Air Domain, Qi Xiu’s heart certainty reaffirmed that this was indeed the True Dragon Ruins he had been searching for.

"Ah!!!"

Suddenly deprived of his ability to fly, the Little Ginseng Fruit let out a sharp cry, flailing his limbs.

Ultimately, he was still a child with immature mind, even if he possessed power comparable to a Dao Expert, he couldn’t handle things as maturely as a true Dao Expert.

"It’s too dangerous here. You better wait in my sleeve for now."

Murmuring softly, Qi Xiu then whisked the Little Ginseng Fruit into the Universe in the Sleeve without waiting for his consent.

Step—

His feet landed steadily on the ground, the force of the Forbidden Air Domain pressing heavily on Qi Xiu’s shoulders, preventing him from taking to the air again.

"Even after all these years, this feeling is still so unpleasant."

Swaying his shoulders twice, feeling the persistent oppressive power of the Forbidden Air Domain clinging to him, Qi Xiu shook his head helplessly.

Years ago, during his time in the Dragon Prison, he had experienced the suppression of the Forbidden Air Domain.

Back then, he was merely a cultivator in the Blood-Stained Realm.

It’s surprising that now, having reached the True Monarch realm, the power of the Forbidden Air Domain still cannot be repelled.

"The True Dragon Clan, capable of overlooking all heavens for innumerable ages, achieving the universally recognized position as Heaven and Earth’s main character, truly leaves no room for doubt.

Ruins baptized by countless ages can still suppress the Dao Body realm in this manner.

The power of this clan is simply unimaginable."

With a sigh of admiration, Qi Xiu slowly lifted his head to survey the environment before him.

Dense gray-black mist envelops the sky like a heavy curtain, obscuring sun, moon, and stars, casting a layer of oppressive gloom over the world.

Under this chaotic sky dome, a nine-tiered palace stands solitary and solemn, each brick and tile bearing the marks of time, appearing battered yet retaining its dignified demeanor.

With a steady gaze sweeping the lofty palace ahead, Qi Xiu’s eyes gradually narrowed.

In the perspective of the Observing Qi Skill.

Above the palace, an invisible, cold spirit energy spiraled, faintly visible, but chilling anyone who stared, making their entire body feel as though it’s about to break apart.

Upon seeing this spirit energy, the True Dragon Mark at the deepest part of Qi Xiu’s soul slightly trembled, and an influx of anciently inherited information flooded his mind.

"What! It’s actually this True Dragon treasure!"

Despite Qi Xiu’s vast knowledge and firm Dao Heart, knowing the item hidden in the True Dragon Ruins was, he couldn’t help but inhale sharply.

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