Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 172 - 151: Treachery at One’s Side, Yuan Meng the Demon Cultivator (2)

"Damn it! This Barbarian Bull looks good but is useless!"

"Where's Old Ghost Zeng? If he doesn't make a move, I'm going to run away!"

The Foundation Establishment masters from the Du Bu Alliance were already struggling and now were even more miserable.

In a normal magical battle between Foundation Establishment Cultivators, if the numbers are roughly similar and one side has two Middle-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the other side should have already collapsed.

However, the Foundation Establishment masters of the Du Bu Alliance largely have shady backgrounds and carry notorious blood debts, so they are ruthless and sinister, with strength surpassing those at the same level, allowing them to hold on until now.

"Everyone must remain cautious and beware of that Soul Cultivator's sneak attack!"

Peng Yue Xian did not lose himself in pride, but rather, he became vigilant and verbally reminded everyone again.

But the moment he spoke:

"No..."

The Fairy Yuan Meng, who was intensely battling with her spiritual artifact, suddenly shivered all over, her eyes wide open, and her body froze in place.

Upon closer inspection, her eyes were filled with a dreamy expression as if she had fallen into an illusion.

"Not good!"

Master Cang'er and Fairy Li Chen, next to her, immediately changed their expressions drastically.

In a magical battle between Foundation Establishment masters, a momentary lapse can result in several exchanges, making such an error almost a fatal flaw!

"Opportunity!"

"Kill her!"

Sure enough, the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Du Bu Alliance who had been on the defensive were instantly overjoyed, immediately unleashing their spiritual artifacts.

"Buzz!"

The emerald green Flying Sword sliced through the air, and the bone-white Wheel of Bone whirled fiercely, heading straight for Fairy Yuan Meng's vital points.

Judging from their forms, these two were evil spiritual artifacts; if hit directly, even if she did not die, she would be severely wounded and lose her ability to continue fighting.

"No!"

In the blink of an eye, Master Cang'er and Fairy Li Chen's eyes reddened with anger but had no time to intervene to help.

The multitude of Haihe Association cultivators could only watch helplessly as the emerald green Flying Sword and bone-white Wheel of Bone slammed heavily into Fairy Yuan Meng, threatening to tear her apart.

But at the moment she was hit:

The intense pain and brush with death finally woke Fairy Yuan Meng, her eyes showing a mix of fear and resoluteness.

"Roar!"

A sharp cry resounded, piercing enough to shatter eardrums.

The minds of the many Foundation Establishment Cultivators buzzed and their vision blurred, with unusual fluctuations in their divine thoughts.

Under everyone's gaze: the emerald green Flying Sword and bone-white Wheel of Bone both passed through Fairy Yuan Meng's body directly, crashing into the rubble nearby.

"This is..."

The people from the Haihe Association changed expressions, as did the Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Du Bu Alliance, united in inexplicable doubts and all instinctively paused.

Fairy Yuan Meng was suspended afar, her body rippling with water-like textures, as ethereal as misty dreams, poised to transcend the mundane at any moment.

Meanwhile, an unusual aura could no longer be concealed and was caught by everyone's divine thoughts.

"Demon Qi... She's a Demon Cultivator? How could it be?"

Fairy Li Chen was stunned, scarcely believing it.

Not only him but also Master Cang'er and Duanyu froze, unable to believe.

"How can she be a Demon Cultivator?"

"Does Lord Haihe know? He personally recruited her..."

No one had expected that their close friend of several decades would turn out to be a Demon Cultivator in disguise.

"...Hahaha!"

The Foundation Establishment masters from the Du Bu Alliance reacted first, laughing loudly:

"So this is the Haihe Association, a den of filth and shame, shameless to the extreme!"

"Indeed, they've always had the gall to criticize our actions while harboring a human race traitor who's a Demon Cultivator..."

The Foundation Establishment masters of the Du Bu Alliance sneered openly, attempting to sow discord to unravel their opponents. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Among the orthodox human cultivators, many indeed had ambiguous attitudes toward Demon Cultivators, but publicly they still maintained a consistent stance, calling for their eradication and sparing none.

Once the Haihe Association's situation was exposed, their reputation would suffer greatly, subjected to widespread condemnation.

"This..."

Peng Yue Xian, Fairy Li Chen, Master Cang'er and others exchanged complex and uncertain glances at each other and Fairy Yuan Meng.

Fairy Yuan Meng withdrew her spiritual artifact, her gaze lowered, saying nothing, her expression still cold and lonely like a prisoner waiting for judgment.

And at this critical moment:

"Screw it, I'm done with this!"

A furious curse came from nearby:

"Du Bu Daoist, Old Ghost Zeng, damn your ancestors! You've screwed me over!"

Everyone instinctively turned their heads and saw a white Escape Light hurriedly departing, breaking through the river surface and fleeing without a trace in an instant.

Evidently, after a bloody fight, Man Tian Sheng couldn't hold on any longer and chose to abandon his comrades and flee.

Zhang Yao slowly retrieved his Golden Halberd, choosing not to pursue but rather turning his gaze here.

"Hmm?"

His powerful Divine Thought also noticed the Demon Qi on Fairy Yuan Meng, hesitated for a moment, then returned to his usual composure, speaking concisely:

"Handle your own matters; repel the external enemies first!"

"Good!"

Upon hearing this, many Foundation Establishment masters from the Haihe Association responded in agreement, feeling relieved.

Master Cang'er, Duanyu, Fairy Li Chen, and others immediately wielded their spiritual artifacts and deployed their Daoist Techniques, aiming at the Foundation Establishment Cultivators across.

Fairy Yuan Meng glanced gratefully, likewise launching her spiritual artifact, preparing to dispatch the two evil Foundation Establishment Cultivators on the other side.

"Boom!"

Zhang Yao transformed into a golden long rainbow, flying over like a dazzling meteor causing the Du Bu Alliance's Foundation Establishment Cultivators to pale.

"Damn it! Too frustrating!"

"What's Du Bu Daoist doing? Hasn't he dealt with his opponent yet?"

"Old Ghost Zeng must have fled too; damn him..."

Seeing their situation crumble, the many Du Bu Alliance members erupted in curses, turning to flee using various means.

But the Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Haihe Association, having held back anger throughout the battle, would not let them escape, pursuing them relentlessly.

And at this moment: Zhang Yao suddenly halted his body, feeling a buzzing echo in his mind with countless golden stars blinking before his eyes.

At the same time:

"Hmm!"

Hidden in the rubble, Old Ghost Zeng grunted, nosebleeding, utterly shocked and enraged:

"What kind of creature is this?! How can his Divine Soul be so powerful?!"

Despite being a Soul Cultivator of Middle-stage Foundation Establishment, his Divine Soul is stronger than many in Late-stage Foundation Establishment.

Earlier, against Lord Haihe, his Divine Soul slightly fell short, causing his strongest technique's effects to be weak, nearly rendering him useless, easily beaten to severe injuries, and almost killed.

But even while severely injured, being a Soul Cultivator with skills rooted in Divine Soul and Divine Thought, he retained much combat power, effortlessly sneaking up on Fairy Yuan Meng, unwilling to accept defeat, attempting one last gamble.

His target for this ambush was also carefully chosen, specifically Zhang Yao, the strongest asset on the Haihe Association side!

Typically, Foundation Establishment Cultivators with amazing combat prowess rely on their Magical Power and Yellow Talisman Daoist Skill, likely having weaknesses in Divine Soul as everyone has shortcomings.

But he couldn't have anticipated: this newly promoted Early-stage Foundation Establishment, had a Divine Soul almost comparable to Late-stage ones!

And due to his previous severe wound and weakened Divine Soul Power, his ambush blatantly hit a wall, with Divine Soul's backlash nearly breaking his Daoist Technique!

"Hmm? Found you!"

Just then, a cold voice made Old Man Zeng's soul scatter abroad.

Zhang Yao's Divine Thought, more robust than expected, swiftly traced his hidden spot through subtle fluctuations in such a narrow escape.

Silent and swift, bone-white brilliance surged, covering the sky like mercury flooding the earth, invasive in every corner.

"Damn it! Divine Soul Dao Skill!!"