Upon reaching the Nascent Soul Transformation Realm of the Eightfold Heaven, the so-called ’Nascent Soul Four Transformations’ refer to Establishing Truth, Vast Integrity, Clear Purity, and Unity.

The first transformation of the Nascent Soul, Establishing Truth, sets the foundation for the subsequent Confucian and Buddhist transformations, emphasizing inner cultivation. Therefore, in actual combat, the increase in combat power is limited. The Daoist Dan Ding Sect was also considered a lineage whose combat power increased relatively little between the Seventh Heavenly Layer and the first level of the Eighth Heavenly Layer.

The second transformation of the Nascent Soul, Vast Integrity, involves the integration of the wondrous aspects of the Confucian Vast Integrity Qi and the essence of Confucian scholarship.

The third transformation, Clear Purity, involves integrating the practice of realizing one’s true nature in the Buddhist Sect.

As for the fourth transformation, Unity, it represents the integration of the three teachings, leading to great progress in cultivation.

Therefore, the Daoist Talisman Sect and the Daoist Artifact Refining Sect both experience a new threshold for improvement in practical combat ability between the second and third levels of the Eightfold Heaven Realm. Unlike them, the Daoist Dan Ding Sect welcomes a significant leap in strength upon achieving the fourth transformation of the Nascent Soul.

And Rong Guangchen was an Elder of the Alchemy Cauldron Sect in the Eightfold Heaven, having already achieved Perfection in the Nascent Soul Four Transformations.

In terms of cultivation, the integration of the three teachings is reflected in external combat strength as an all-around significant increase in both offensive and defensive capabilities of the Nascent Soul Transformation Great Elixir.

But how could he, when pitting his Corporeal Life Mastery—the strong suit of Alchemy Cauldron Sect cultivators—fail to suppress Yuan Mobai, who was only at the second level of the Eightfold Heaven and from the Talisman Sect?

Rong Guangchen confirmed that he was neither underestimating the enemy nor being careless.

The more he engaged in direct, flesh-to-flesh combat, the more he was at a disadvantage.

It wasn’t that he wasn’t strong enough; it was because Yuan Mobai had exceptionally robust innate endowments, completely outclassing him in this aspect.

Rong Guangchen shook his head slightly.

The next moment, he took the initiative to change his tactics.

He no longer confronted Yuan Mobai head-on with the White Tiger lineage’s Life Skill secret techniques, nor did he try to compete with him in speed and agility using the Vermilion Bird lineage’s secret techniques.

With many years of cultivation, he was well-versed in all the secret techniques and variations of the Pure Yang Palace. He swapped White Tiger and Vermilion Bird for Azure Dragon, using its unpredictable changes to contend with Yuan Mobai.

At the same time, the golden Pure Yang True Fire of the Pure Yang Palace lineage blazed up, enveloping and assaulting Yuan Mobai.

But Yuan Mobai remained fearless in the face of the attacking Pure Yang True Fire.

His massive Mountain Pi true body roared in a low tone at this moment.

Ancient and mysterious Talismans flickered with a dim light, appearing on the body of the Mountain Pi.

They were a dark red hue, like rust, with Talisman lines crisscrossing like iron strokes on silver hooks. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

As the light of the Talismans flickered, they transformed into numerous chillingly cold and stern divine weapons in mid-air, crisscrossing before they all struck at Rong Guangchen together!

One by one, the weapons were consumed by the Pure Yang True Fire.

Yet a large number still cut through the sea of fire, surrounding Rong Guangchen from every direction.

Rong Guangchen was startled. Such Talisman techniques... I’ve never seen anything like this from Dragon Tiger Mountain before! He was forced to retreat significantly.

Wei Qiyue, who was in the rear re-summoning her Severing Dust Sword and beginning to accumulate Sword Qi and Sword Intent, also furrowed her brows upon seeing this.

Her sword point wavered slightly, and her gaze shifted back and forth between Lei Jun and Yuan Mobai.

Yuan Mobai’s strength exceeded expectations.

On the other hand, Lei Jun was equally astonishing.

Yuan Mobai, after all, already possessed the cultivation of the second level of the Eightfold Heaven Realm. Yet Lei Jun, who had only recently reached the Eightfold Heaven Realm, was forcing Hong Jie to respond cautiously with the sword momentum from his combined Yin Yang Divine Might.

He certainly wielded the Celestial Master’s Sword, but Hong Jie also had the North Abyss Divine Spear.

Gu Han was also closely observing the battle situation.

After signaling Wei Qiyue, he moved closer to Yuan Mobai.

Although Lei Jun’s cultivation was one level lower than Yuan Mobai’s, his lethality was formidable with the Celestial Master’s Sword in hand.

Therefore, Gu Han chose to confront Yuan Mobai, stepping forward to aid his grand-uncle Rong Guangchen.

But just as Gu Han focused his attention on Yuan Mobai, he suddenly heard the shout of the Thousand Leaves Butterfly King, "Left, behind!"

Immediately after, Wei Qiyue, who had been holding the rear and accumulating power, also warned, "Be careful!"

Startled, Gu Han didn’t even bother to turn around. He lurched forward to dodge while simultaneously manifesting his Nascent Soul Transformation Great Elixir for protection.

But in that instant, he felt a severe pain in his back!

The blade of a sword had forcefully carved through Gu Han’s not-yet-fully-unfolded Nascent Soul Transformation Great Elixir and sliced through his tenacious Daoist Dan Ding Sect physical body. It not only injured his physical form but even directly harmed his Nascent Soul.

That was the Mountain and River Sword, famed alongside the Celestial Master’s Sword, the Blue Abyss Sword, and the North Abyss Divine Spear.

The sword was held in a woman’s hand.

After heavily wounding Gu Han with a single strike, she didn’t pursue, her figure flickering as she instantly retreated.

Wei Qiyue’s Severing Dust Sword, transformed into a sharp and fierce sword light, nearly grazed past her body as it flew by.

The woman, holding the Mountain and River Sword, countered with a sword strike towards the passing Severing Dust Sword.

The Severing Dust Sword was sharp and fierce. However, under Wei Qiyue’s control, it moved with fluid agility. Despite losing the potent lethality and speed from its previously accumulated power, it still managed to twist in mid-air and narrowly dodge the woman’s sword.

Seeing the beautiful woman clad in military attire and armor, Wei Qiyue took a deep breath. "Xiao Xueting!"

After her strike, Xiao Xueting did not advance recklessly but instead retreated further, asking Yuan Mobai and Lei Jun, "Are Elder Zhang from Mount Shu and His Highness Prince Changshan not seriously injured?"

Yuan Mobai replied, "The reversed Heavenly Gang effect should resolve itself later. But we can’t get close right now, or we’ll be engulfed as well."

Xiao Xueting nodded.

Gu Han staggered into the Taiyi Primordial Tower. Severely injured, he dared not linger outside any longer.

Wei Qiyue deployed thousands of sword silks from her Dust Silk Sword to cover his retreat, her gaze unswervingly fixed on Lei Jun, Yuan Mobai, and Xiao Xueting, while she called out, "Butterfly King, lend us your strength!"

The Thousand Leaves Butterfly King seemed to let out an almost human sigh. Then, it flapped its wings, and amidst a myriad of withered leaves, a vast amount of black mist spread out.

An overwhelming demonic qi and evil miasma enveloped all directions, causing discomfort for the Human Race cultivators who cultivated Spiritual Energy.

Fortunately, Lei Jun, Yuan Mobai, and Tang Xiaotang had already cultivated their Inner Cosmos. Supported by their Divine Court Inner Scenes, their ability to manipulate Global Spiritual Qi through Talismans was largely unaffected.