Chapter 940: Chapter 411: The Waterlake Rat Breaks Through to Fourth Rank Upper Grade

"Yes."

Xu Ping agreed without hesitation; this was exactly what he wanted.

Now, he only needed one more late-stage ancient demon to complete the collection of all the Nirvana Blood.

Even if Jin Yuxuan hadn’t arranged it, he would have brought it up.

"Very well then!"

Jin Yuxuan clapped his hands, "Besides you and me, the Golden Spirit Mouse clan will also send out three mid-stage Nascent Soul elders to accompany us.

"First, to assist in the battle, and second, to clear out the foot soldiers."

In fact, there was a third reason that Jin Yuxuan did not mention, which was that the Golden Spirit Mouse clan naturally wanted a share of the merit and resources.

"That’s only right."

Xu Ping had no objection to this.

The two carefully discussed the details of their plan and finally decided on a time to act, which was two months later.

...

Two months passed in the blink of an eye.

In a remote sea area of the outer sea, the ocean surface rippled slightly, and a dazzling light descended, revealing a small-statured rat demon, emitting Fourth Rank Middle Grade demon qi.

It was Xu Ping, who had changed his appearance and aura using a Thousand Illusion Concealing Pearl.

Jin Yuxuan and the three Golden Spirit Mouse elders, who had been waiting, immediately came forward when they saw this.

"I’ve kept Fellow Daoist Jin waiting."

"Fellow Daoist Xu is too kind, the timing is just right."

After exchanging a few polite words, they wasted no time.

Jin Yuxuan took out a compass-shaped magical artifact, and after confirming the direction, the group transformed into several inconspicuous rays of light, silently diving into the vast sea.

They had a clear target.

The Golden Spirit Mouse clan, adept at treasure hunting and tracking, had already pinpointed a group of demons led by a late-stage Nascent Soul ancient demon, occupying an abandoned demon race site.

The activities of these demons were well understood, making them the perfect target for hunting.

Two months later, deep within a chaotic cluster of giant coral reefs.

This was once the domain of a medium-sized sea demon race, now shrouded in thick demonic qi, with collapsed structures, withered corals, a scene of desolation.

"This is the place."

Jin Yuxuan communicated, eyes sharp.

Xu Ping’s divine sense had already swept over silently, confirming the target.

A late-stage Nascent Soul ancient demon, five ancient demons ranging from early to mid-stage Nascent Soul, and nearly a hundred Golden Core level demonic creatures.

"Hmm."

Xu Ping nodded slightly.

After discussing for a brief moment, they decided to take action immediately.

The next moment!

Jin Yuxuan and the three Golden Spirit Mouse elders suddenly erupted, pouncing on the five low-to-mid-tier ancient demons and the demon group.

Golden light dazzling, demon qi soaring, they clashed instantly into a chaotic battle.

The three Golden Spirit Mouse elders were all Fourth Rank Middle Grade beings, possessing formidable power, quickly subduing this group of ancient demons.

Xu Ping, having transformed into a rat demon, appeared like a specter directly above the giant bat ancient demon’s lair!

"Roar! How dare an ant?!"

The giant bat ancient demon was startled, letting out a sharp screech, its wings spread wide, turning overwhelming demonic qi into countless black wind blades, slashing down towards Xu Ping.

A Fourth Rank Middle Grade rat demon dared to launch a surprise attack on him?

Xu Ping remained expressionless, his eyes flashing coldly.

He spat out.

Whiz! Whiz!

Two Soul-Breaking Needles, re-refined, dark and lightless, ignoring spatial distances, vanished in an instant!

"Ugh!"

The giant bat ancient demon’s confident strike suddenly stiffened, letting out an overwhelmingly shrill cry, its massive body shaking violently in the air.

The Soul-Breaking Needle directly penetrated its sea of consciousness, not killing it instantly, but severely damaging its divine soul, causing chaotic thoughts and hindering the flow of its demon essence!

At that moment of its distraction!

A flash of light enveloped Xu Ping’s body, and ten terrifyingly shaped metal puppets, emitting Fourth Rank Lower Grade ripples, appeared out of thin air, instantaneously forming an intricate battle formation.

With a pinch of his magic technique, all the puppets’ energies connected, transforming into a devastating light beam, fiercely striking the chest of the giant bat ancient demon.

Rumble!

Demon blood splattered, bone spurs shattered.

The giant bat ancient demon was knocked backward, a charred hole appearing on its chest!

"Die!"

Jin Yuxuan’s voice boomed like thunder.

How could he miss this perfect opportunity?

A golden short spear, long prepared, shot out, transforming into a fierce light tearing through space, precisely penetrating from the wound into the giant bat ancient demon’s body!

Boom!

Tremendous demon yuan burst inside the giant bat ancient demon.

It let out a painful howl, its massive body swelling like it was ballooning.

But the giant bat ancient demon’s demonic qi surged, suppressing it forcefully, preventing it from exploding and dying.

Yet, this was merely clinging to life.

"Suppress!"

Xu Ping controlled the puppet array again, crushing forward.

And Jin Yuxuan followed closely behind.

One human and one demon firmly suppressed the giant bat ancient demon, leaving it with no power to resist.

Quickly.

"Roar!"

Along with a final brilliant scream, the giant bat ancient demon, heavily injured and dying, was unable to resist any further, its head shattered by the puppet’s giant fist.

Fragmented bones and demon blood rained down like a storm, dyeing the withered corals red.

A late-stage Nascent Soul ancient demon, now easily slain through Xu Ping and Jin Yuxuan’s perfect cooperation.

All credit, of course, went to Xu Ping’s Soul-Breaking Needle, which heavily damaged its divine sense, drastically lowering its strength.

Otherwise, it might have taken a bit more effort.

Jin Yuxuan retrieved the short spear, gazing at the scattered demonic blood and remains, then toward Xu Ping, who maintained a calm demeanor not far away, a deep sense of shock and caution in his eyes.

That eerie spiritual sense attack magical treasure. That astonishingly powerful puppet army.

And he knew that the counterpart hadn’t even resorted to the rumored even more terrifying sword array and clone technique.

This person’s strength, among the myriad demon races under True Dragon Hall, was probably enough to compete for the position of a Hall Master.

"Fellow Daoist Xu...your divine techniques are astounding, Fellow Jin is impressed!" Jin Yuxuan sincerely exclaimed. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Xu Ping merely waved his hand, his tone calm: "Fellow Daoist Jin is overpraising; it just happens to counter the ancient demon."