Yellow Court Daoist

"Three thousand droplets in reserve!"

"And according to this trend, at least ten droplets of the Elixir can surely be condensed in a year!"

Lu Qingfeng was overjoyed within his heart.

With a single thrust of his palm, three thousand crystal-clear droplets coalesced from the brook's spring water, reflecting each other's luminescence, creating a spectacular sight in the blink of an eye.

This was the 'Elixir'.

This Elixir seeped from the creek, accumulating day and night. Although some of it dissolved back into the water and the earth, three thousand droplets remained concealed. Furthermore, after Lu Qingfeng opened the 'Daluo Cave Temple', he observed carefully for a while, roughly estimating the pace at which the Elixir was oozing.

"It's not just about condensing ten droplets of Elixir each year."

"Just these three thousand droplets are priceless."

Lu Qingfeng reached for a Jade Purifying Bottle and collected all three thousand droplets of Elixir. A flicker of intent in his eyes indicated that he knew he had stumbled upon a great windfall.

Initially, he had thought to use the 'Elixir' for his Cultivation and to offset the consumption from the Enlightenment Technique.

But such usage would truly be a waste of heaven's gifts.

"The Elixir can instantly restore the entire Divine Soul Power of a Mahayana True Immortal. Whether it's for Combat rule or for a Breakthrough Realm, its benefits are immense."

During Combat rule...

When the Divine Soul is depleted...

With the nurturing of a single droplet of Elixir, the Divine Soul instantly recovers, which can turn defeat into victory.

The same holds when trying to Breakthrough Realm.

Like a top True Immortal groping forward in the Longevity Mist, though the Mana might be sufficient, the Divine Soul might struggle. Sometimes, missing by a hair results in losing everything. But the Elixir is an excellent sustenance for continuing the journey.

Even when piercing through the Longevity Mist and opening the gates of the Longevity Immortal Gate, it's highly useful.

Even for an Earth Immortal True Monarch, three thousand droplets of Elixir hold immense value.

"Sacred place!"

"Truly a sacred place."

Now, Lu Qingfeng finally understood why Yao Sihai valued Qinshen Creek so highly. It must be that he had discovered the abundance of the Elixir here, and even knew about the annual production of the creek.

What a pity.

It was Lu Qingfeng who had picked the peaches.

"But."

"Where does this Elixir come from?"

After collecting the three thousand droplets of Elixir, Lu Qingfeng's gaze swept back over Qinshen Creek. The Daluo Cave Temple's sight delved into the essence, seeking the source.

After a full two hours...

"Is this—"

A wellspring appeared in Lu Qingfeng's eyes, the trickling waters existed in a place beyond heaven and earth, with a mystical Spiritual Energy that rushed forth, filling Lu Qingfeng's eyes with spirit light.

Without further ado.

Without mirth.

His figure flashed, vanishing without a trace, leaving only his 'Lin Ye' clone, who sat cross-legged wielding the Raindrop Divine Sword, guarding beyond Qinshen Creek.

...

Outside Shaohe Abyss.

At the location of Red Wood Ridge and Lush Peach Mountain.

Zhang Ran stirred up a demon wind, rushing straight to Peach Blossom Cave.

"Reporting to the Cave Master."

"Yingsheng Peak's Rain Killing Hall Master Lin Ye stealthily trailed and launched a sudden assault at Qin Shen Mountain, killing Marshal Gu Yang along with three Generals. I am fortunate that Marshal Wen Guang protected me, allowing me to survive. Marshal Wen Guang is currently lying in wait outside Qin Shen Mountain, and he specially commanded me to return and report!"

As Zhang Ran entered Peach Blossom Cave, he knelt before Yao Sihai, seated at the head, and urgently reported.

"Lin Ye?"

A cold light flashed in Yao Sihai's eyes, "This wench has always troubled my Lush Peach Mountain, and now she dares to kill my cave's generals without being an Earth Immortal?!"

Lin Ye, wielder of the Raindrop Divine Sword and head of the Rain Killing Hall, was believed by all to be the reincarnated Raindrop Divine Sword's wielder Lin Yun from years past.

Yao Sihai was no exception.

Hearing this, Zhang Ran anxiously said, "Marshal Wen Guang is still outside Qin Shen Mountain, I implore the Cave Master to send aid quickly."

That Rain Killing Hall Master inside Qin Shen Mountain was extremely formidable.

If remained inside Qin Shen Mountain it would be fine, but if she pursued outside and discovered Marshal Wen Guang, a catastrophe could ensue. Having just received a life-saving grace, Zhang Ran was dutifully concerned.

"Why fret over a mere True Immortal?"

Yao Sihai snorted, his hand flourishing, bestowing a sliver-thin, silver-white needle, about a foot in length called the Poison Needle, speaking with a harsh tone, "Take this 'Taibai Needle' to Wen Guang, and also take command of thirty-six Peach Blossom Demon Generals to follow Wen Guang's orders. You must seize Qin Shen Mountain!"

"Your servant obeys!"

Zhang Ran's heart chilled as he hastily complied. He first took the 'Taibai Needle', then went to the Peach Blossom Miasma area and gathered the thirty-six Peach Blossom Demon Generals, raising a cloud of demon wind as they hastened toward Shaohe Abyss.

Little did he know.

That after his departure,

Yao Sihai also stood up, his form swaying as he transformed into a wisp of peach blossom smoke and disappeared into the boundless void.

...

"Taibai Needle."

"Thirty-six Peach Blossom Demon Generals!"

At Shaohe Abyss, outside Qin Shen Mountain.

Wen Guang, receiving the 'Taibai Needle' from Zhang Ran's hand, had the incantation used to activate its power instantly spring to his mind. He then looked behind Zhang Ran, seeing thirty-six Peach Blossom Demon Generals clad in Peach Blossom Armor standing solemnly, emanating a fierce and murderous aura.

Each one at the True Immortal Level.

"This is getting serious."

Wen Guang thought to himself.

He had been part of Lush Peach Mountain for ten thousand years, privy to much information. The 'Taibai Needle' in his hand was rumored to have been plucked by the Red-haired Ancestor from the spines of a porcupine, having lived who knows how many tens of thousands of years, and refined over many years to completion, dubbed the 'Taibai Needle'. It was distributed among his disciples for their protection.

Yao Sihai, the Red-haired Ancestor's sixth disciple, also possessed three 'Taibai Needles', having used two in the past. This time, for the sake of the Elixir and Qin Shen Mountain, he even gave the last 'Taibai Needle' to Wen Guang, determined to conquer Qin Shen Mountain!

The 'Taibai Needle' might look unassuming, a mere length, but once launched and hitting someone, in no time at all, the victim would feel a fiery heat, poison attacking the heart, as if paralyzed, unable to move.

Leaving them at the mercy of others.

Truly diabolical.

As for the thirty-six Peach Blossom Demon Generals who accompanied him, Yao Sihai handpicked and nurtured them over the years, bestowing Secret Techniques and ordering them to covertly cultivate day and night amidst the Peach Blossom Miasma of Lush Peach Mountain. After hundreds of thousands of years and spending a fortune on resources, he finally cultivated thirty-six generals at the True Immortal Level and granted them the title "Peach Blossom Demon Generals."

The thirty-six Peach Blossom Demon Generals could both separate and unite.

When separated, their mastery of miasma poison was such that even ordinary True Immortals would not dare to underestimate them.

When united, they could form an array powerful enough to manifest the fearsome Peach Blossom Miasma in any Earth Realm.

Once the thirty-six Peach Blossom Demon Generals appeared together, not even top True Immortals like Gu Yang could stand against them. Yao Sihai hesitated to deploy this ace up his sleeve initially, fearing the commotion would be too great. But now, with "Lin Ye" making his move and Qin Shen Mountain's imminent fall, Yao Sihai finally commanded them to strike in full force.

"Generals, heed my command."

"If you encounter Lin Ye, show no mercy!"

"Wen Guang" retracted his Taibai Needle, his brow fiercely furrowed as he bellowed orders to his troops.

"At your command!"

The thirty-six Peach Blossom Demon Generals, along with Zhang Ran, responded in unison.

Wen Guang nodded.

With a leap, he was the first to rush into Qin Shen Mountain.

The thirty-six Peach Blossom Demon Generals followed closely behind, with Zhang Ran at Wen Guang's side.

"Lin Ye!"

"You have slain four generals of my Lush Peach Mountain; come out and meet your death without delay!"

A thunderous voice reverberated.

But as soon as the words were spoken, forty-eight Xuan Lights descended from the sky. Each one wielded a Divine Sword and wore either long robes or armor, all exuding an austere aura.

"Good and Evil Hall's envoys."

"Rain Killing Hall's Killing Rain Demon Generals!"

Seeing this, Wen Guang frowned and called out.

Zhang Ran, by his side, also stiffened, "Rain Killing Hall originally had forty-eight Killing Rain Demon Generals, whose strength surpassed that of the Peach Blossom Demon Generals. However, without a leader over the years, only twelve remain, and they are not a concern. But with thirty-six Good and Evil Envoys joining them in formation, we might struggle to hold our ground."

Zhang Ran was well-versed in the two powerful factions from Yingsheng Peak of the Good and Evil Hall and Rain Killing Hall, due to Lush Peach Mountain's long-standing opposition and power balance with Rain Killing Hall, and the ensuing strife with the Good and Evil Hall over forty-eight thousand years.

He was ready to fight, but now hesitated.

Across the formation, one of the twelve Killing Rain Demon Generals—a Daoist Nun—revealed her shape. With a swing of her Divine Sword, she quietly uttered two words—

"Kill!"

At this moment, the Killing Rain Demon Generals moved first, with the thirty-six Good and Evil Envoys encircling from all sides.

Wen Guang, Zhang Ran, and the thirty-six Peach Blossom Demon Generals were immediately put on the defensive:

Fleeing would result in being pursued and potentially end in a crushing defeat.

Engaging in battle with the twelve Killing Rain Demon Generals and thirty-six Good and Evil Envoys, not to mention Lin Ye tightening the noose, was likely to lead to even greater casualties.

"Marshal—"

Zhang Ran anxiously looked towards Wen Guang, waiting for orders.

"The Cave Master commands us to take Qin Shen Mountain!"

Wen Guang bellowed with a deep and resounding voice, grasping the Supreme Treasure "Great You Circle" he had begged from the Vulture Daoist of Vulture Mountain, springing forward to meet the battle head-on.

"Kill!"

Upon seeing this, the thirty-six Peach Blossom Demon Generals stepped forth at once, forming an array. In an instant, poisonous smoke and miasma proliferated throughout the mountain, shrouding the Killing Rain Demon Generals and the Good and Evil Envoys.

A great battle erupted.

Wen Guang and Lin Ye clashed fiercely.

The former wielded the "Great You Circle" and released the "Purple Gold Bowl" for containment, fighting fiercely in close combat. However, the latter with a "Raindrop Divine Sword" in hand proved even more formidable.

Overwhelmed by the treasure.

Despite Wen Guang's strength, he began losing ground, becoming increasingly bedraggled as the battle dragged on, barely able to muster a counterattack.

Left with no choice.

He seized an opportunity to draw the Taibai Needle from within his robes and flung it.

Lin Ye was pressing heavily with her Divine Sword, leaving Wen Guang unable to retaliate. Suddenly, she saw Wen Guang parry a strike and fly back, his hand flicking forth a streak of white light toward her legs.

"A good try!"

Lin Ye let out a curt shout, having anticipated the attack. She deployed the Xuan Technique, enveloping herself with sword light from her Divine Sword for protection. The Taibai Needle closed in, but considering it was thrown by Wen Guang, and with Lin Ye also being a True Immortal wielding the Raindrop Divine Sword, superior in power and quality, the outcome was inevitable.

Ting!

Upon collision, the Taibai Needle's light dissipated, revealing its true form as it dropped to the ground, snatched up by Lin Ye.

"Not good!"

With his hidden weapon broken, Wen Guang's face paled in shock, quickly retreating back to the formation set by the Peach Blossom Demon Generals. But Lin Ye's ferocity was unrelenting; she took a seated position on the ground, silently invoking the Swordsmanship. Accompanied by misty rain, the Raindrop Divine Sword, mingled within, transformed into a subtle light akin to raindrops—as elusive as they were deadly—slicing toward the Peach Blossom Demon Generals.

The light flickered.

Hiss!

Hiss!

Hiss!

A few echoing hisses, in collaboration with the Killing Rain Demon Generals and the Good and Evil Envoys, instantly demolished the Peach Blossom Miasma Array completely.

"Pfft!"

Six Peach Blossom Demon Generals perished on the spot, the remaining thirty spitting blood and severely drained of Yuan Qi. Surrounded by the Killing Rain Demon Generals and the Good and Evil Envoys, their defeat was irreversible.

"Marshal!"

Zhang Ran cried out in desperation.

With the Peach Blossom Miasma Array broken, the Peach Blossom Demon Generals gravely wounded, and the Taibai Needle taken, the situation was indeed dire.

"Escape!"

Just then, Wen Guang produced another ring from his bosom and flung it into the air, immediately enshrouded in a pale, faintly greenish-purple light which encircled him, only a few feet in diameter. A mist of light emanated, enveloping both Wen Guang and Zhang Ran, forming an auburn-green sphere around them.

With a thought, Wen Guang was ready to flee.

But two Good and Evil Envoys blocked their path.

Wen Guang ignored them.

Suddenly, the auburn-green sphere shot out bright rays, expanding suddenly and quickly, becoming as vast as the sun. Even Wen Guang could not control it; such a force could pulverize anything it encountered in heaven and earth—whether it be Flying Sword Treasures or stone and iron—into dust.

The two Good and Evil Envoys blocking the way were annihilated on impact.

As their bodies reformed, their pale complexions indicated the severity of their injuries. Meanwhile, Wen Guang and Zhang Ran had already vanished along with the bright sphere.