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Chapter 202 Arrives in time to assist with healing

"These three companies didn't actually fight?"

With only one day left before the opening of the Cold Marrow Abyss, Zhang Lingyu hurried along and finally arrived at the Water Moon Palace.

His injuries had basically healed, mainly due to the deficiency of qi and blood. That pill was exceptionally effective, replenishing his qi and blood in just six days. He was also fortunate to have been able to avoid being discovered by other cultivators thanks to the series of array formations.

After leaving the pass, he thoroughly searched the Azure Wave Forest and the Shadow Swamp, obtaining quite a few third- and fourth-tier spiritual items.

As they sped along, no traces of a large-scale battle could be seen at the Water Moon Palace beneath their feet, but as they approached the Li family's settlement, a nauseating stench could be clearly smelled.

As you get a little closer, you can see some black, viscous liquid clinging to the broken walls, making a sizzling sound as it corrodes them.

Although he didn't know what these things were, Zhang Lingyu instinctively tried to stay away from them. He had a feeling that if he were to come into contact with or inhale even a little bit of them, it would cause great harm to his physical body.

"What the hell is that?!"

Zhang Lingyu frowned and quickened his pace. When he arrived at the west side of the Water Moon Palace, several powerful divine senses swept over him in an instant, and then quickly withdrew after a few breaths.

"Is it Zhang Lingyu, the clan leader?"

A slightly shocked voice transmitted into his mind, and Zhang Lingyu answered without hesitation, "It is indeed me, Zhang!"

"Come in quickly!"

The defensive formation covering the west side opened up instantly, and with a flash of fire, Zhang Lingyu entered the formation and landed safely on the ground.

Looking up slightly, he could see the Li family cultivators staring at him in shock, clearly not expecting that a cultivator they thought had perished would be standing unharmed in front of them.

One by one, they looked up curiously.

Li Yunrui, who was leading the group, quickly stepped forward, looked left and right, and found nothing unusual. He breathed a sigh of relief: "Why did Clan Chief Zhang only arrive now? We thought you had perished outside."

"Actually, to be honest, Zhang almost perished as well."

Zhang Lingyu used the words he had prepared beforehand and said with a wry smile:

"I was unlucky and landed in a monster's lair. After a fierce battle, I was slightly injured. Then I encountered two cultivators from the Huang family, which aggravated my injuries. I had no choice but to find a place to heal."

"We hope you can understand that this has been delayed until now."

"Chief Zhang, what are you saying? You came to help my family despite your injuries. We should be the ones thanking you properly."

"Yes, yes, Chief Zhang is quite strong. His repeated escapes from pursuit show he's a person of great fortune!"

They didn't know whether Zhang Lingyu's words were true or false, and of course they didn't care to investigate whether they were true or false. As long as the person came, that was good. After all, one more person meant one more source of strength, and they could also share some of the pressure after entering the Cold Marrow Abyss.

but...

Li Yunrui, however, still had concerns. As the person with the highest cultivation level among Li Yanhui here, he could tell at a glance that Zhang Lingyu still had some injuries and was somewhat deficient in qi and blood...

"Clan Chief Zhang, I see that your injuries haven't fully healed yet... and your qi and blood are somewhat deficient."

"Fellow Daoist has keen eyesight. In order to escape, I had no choice but to use the Blood Burning Secret Technique. Although I have some pills to replenish my strength, it was still a bit of a struggle for just a few days."

"Is that so..."

Li Yunrui didn't find anything unusual. They had used the Blood Burning Secret Technique quite a bit and knew that the deficit couldn't be made up in just a few days. The fact that they could recover to their current state showed that they still had some resources.

He then took out a pill from his storage bag and handed it to Zhang Lingyu, his tone slightly apologetic: "Clan Chief Zhang was injured because of my family's affairs, and my family cannot fail to express our gratitude. Please accept this pill."

"There is still half a day before the Cold Marrow Abyss opens. Clan Chief Zhang can rest and recuperate for a while. Once you enter, you will have a better chance of winning."

"Thank you very much, fellow Daoist."

Zhang Lingyu did not refuse. He took the jade bottle and saw that it contained a Qinghua Replenishing Yuan Pill. This pill replenished qi and blood, but if a cultivator's physical body was damaged, and a severed arm was retrieved and reattached, taking this pill could greatly shorten the recovery time.

However, he did not go to the side to adjust his breathing, but instead looked at the other cultivators present.

There were twelve cultivators standing here, including him, and none of them had suffered many injuries; their strength was well preserved.

However... aside from the two Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivators who perished, Li Yanhui, the leader, was not present here.

This is bad news.

The peak Foundation Establishment stage is the main combat force. Without him, let alone competing for the Water Curtain Heavenly Splendor, whether they even dare to enter the Cold Marrow Abyss is another matter entirely.

However, if they had truly perished, most of the Li family cultivators would not have come here; they would have wisely withdrawn long ago.

Judging from the remaining black mud outside the formation, he was most likely injured during a battle with Du Yongyi or Huang Yunshan.

Seeing that Zhang Lingyu hadn't gone to heal his injuries yet, and considering the confusion on his face, Li Yunrui could guess what he was thinking. He smiled wryly and said, "If Clan Chief Zhang is looking for my clan uncle, I'm afraid you won't be able to see him for half a day."

"Senior, are you injured...? Is it serious?"

"That's right. My uncle had a brief exchange with Huang Yunshan, and his body was slightly tainted, but fortunately it has been suppressed and is now being removed with all his might."

"filthy..."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lingyu immediately realized that she had guessed correctly and asked in a low voice:

"Fellow Daoist Li, when I arrived, I noticed some residual black water outside. Sensing it, I felt that contact with this substance would cause immense harm to the physical body and soul, so I dared not approach to investigate. What exactly is this thing?"

"Even if Chief Zhang hadn't asked, I would still have explained it to you."

Li Yunrui sighed and introduced:

"This substance is called 'Bone-Corroding Foul Spring,' created by demonic cultivators using evil magic. As for its effects, just as its name suggests, not only will the flesh rot, but it will also erode the dantian along the meridians, leaving not even bones behind in no time!"

"Ordinary cultivators would feel dizzy and have their consciousness clouded if they inhaled even a trace of this odor. My uncle accidentally came into contact with some of it, which is why he had to go into seclusion to deal with it."

At this point, he was both angry and guilty. With Li Yanhui's abilities, he could have withstood the Corrosive Spring. Unfortunately, his own cultivators had not gone far away at the time, and Huang Yunshan seized the opportunity to attack them instead.

If it weren't for protecting them, this wouldn't have happened.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't blame yourself. Is there any solution to this 'Bone-Corroding Foul Spring'?"

"Of course there are, but only pure Yang fire can completely remove them. Of course, lightning can also do it, but it's a bit slower. Although my uncle's Blazing Yang Fire is domineering, it's far from effective..." Li Yunrui was silent for a while before finally speaking.

"Pure Yang Fire, Thunder..."

Zhang Lingyu pondered for a moment. It seemed that his Burning Yuan Heart Flame wouldn't be of much use. If it were thunder, it might be able to help a little.

He had no obligation to help Li Yanhui, but the upcoming Cold Marrow Abyss was extremely dangerous and desperately needed a Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator. Although there was still half a day left, every bit of strength he could recover was important.

So he tentatively asked, "Fellow Daoist, I do know some thunder magic... I wonder if I can assist you?"

"Oh right, how could I have forgotten about Fellow Daoist Zhang!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunrui immediately realized that Zhang Lingyu primarily cultivated fire-based techniques, but the scene of her battle with Ge Tianxiong was still vivid in his mind. She was indeed quite skilled in swift and decisive methods, and perhaps she could truly be of some help. He quickly replied:

"Please wait a moment, Chief Zhang, while I go and inform him."

"it is good."

Zhang Lingyu nodded with a smile, and the other party, not daring to delay, hurriedly went to report to the interior.

Less than half an hour later, Li Yunrui rushed out and said urgently:

"My uncle has agreed. Please follow me, fellow Daoist."

While leading him inside, he reminded the other clansmen to guard the great formation, since the Huang family was fickle and might take this opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

The two ventured deeper and soon arrived at a dilapidated palace. There, an array separated the inside from the outside. Inside, Li Yanhui was pale, covered in sweat, and had many black spots on his face, which were probably the residual poison from the Bone-Corroding Foul Spring.

The old man's body was engulfed in blazing fire. Under the power of the flames, wisps of black smoke could be seen emanating from his face, instantly turning into black smoke and disappearing.

"They say he was only slightly tainted, but I think it's more than that. If it weren't for the Li family's treasure and his own formidable cultivation, his body would probably be rotting away by now."

Zhang Lingyu sighed inwardly. It was already a great relief that the condition hadn't festered. As she entered the formation with Li Yunrui, the Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Li family called out softly, "Uncle, Clan Chief Zhang has arrived."

"It is our good fortune that Fellow Daoist Zhang has returned safely... It is a pity that I have been infected by the Bone-Corroding Foul Spring and am currently doing my best to heal. Please forgive me for not being able to get up to greet you. I apologize for making you laugh." Li Yanhui suddenly opened his eyes and answered tremblingly.

"What are you saying, senior? Focus on healing your injuries."

"Fellow Daoist has volunteered to heal my wounds; I am deeply grateful. If it is truly effective, my family will certainly reward you handsomely afterwards!"

To be honest, Zhang Lingyu's thunderous attack came at just the right time. Although it was unclear how effective it would be, it could at least relieve some of the pressure on him. So he said, "Yunrui, go outside and keep watch. Don't let anyone else disturb us."

"I understand."

Li Yunrui agreed and then bowed deeply to Zhang Lingyu: "Clan Chief Zhang, please do your best. Our hopes... rest on Uncle alone."

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist, since I have agreed, I will naturally do my best."

Zhang Lingyu lifted him up and, after repeatedly agreeing, the other party finally felt relieved and left the formation, but his attention remained on the two of them.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, this 'Bone-Corroding Foul Spring' is extremely domineering. Once it invades the body, it will spread along the meridians to the dantian. If it weren't for the talisman bestowed by the clan and my Blazing Sun Fire that can temporarily suppress it, I'm afraid I would have died on the spot this time."

Li Yanhui shakily took out a talisman from his storage bag and continued:

"I have one left. If that thing tries to corrupt you while I'm assisting you, you can use it to defend against it."

"Thank you, senior."

Zhang Lingyu accepted it, saying:

"Let's begin."

"it is good."

Ordinary lightning would definitely not work. He took a deep breath, and six [Mysterious Lightning] flying swords flew out one after another, transforming into a sword array and setting up around the old man.

In an instant, thunder roared throughout the ruined hall, with lightning and flames mingling and reflecting each other. If it weren't for the protective array, the place would have collapsed.

"Such domineering lightning, such domineering flying swords! All six flying swords are crafted from lightning-attribute spiritual materials; judging by their quality, they should be between high-grade and top-grade Foundation Establishment level!"

As soon as the six [Xuanting] swords appeared, Li Yanhui and Li Yunrui were both shocked, and a sentence involuntarily surfaced in their minds.

Zhang Lingyu is hiding his true intentions very well!

Indeed, in the battle against Ge Tianxiong, although Zhang Lingyu also used lightning magic, he used a sword formation composed of six low-grade Foundation Establishment flying swords with different attributes. These six [Mysterious Thunder] flying swords had never appeared before.

Moreover, the intelligence sent back from the tribe did not mention it at all.

"If these six flying swords were to form a sword formation, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator would likely perish under their full power, and we would also suffer considerable injuries!"

Li Yanhui was shocked. How could he be forced to use the Blood Burning Secret Technique to escape by just two Foundation Establishment cultivators with such a complete set of flying swords?

There must be more to the story.

However, now is not the time to pursue this. As long as Zhang Lingyu is no match for us, that's fine. Besides, with such a powerful magic weapon, the poison of the Bone-Corroding Foul Spring should be completely eliminated.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, your skills are indeed impressive. Please lend me your assistance!"

"Alright, senior, focus your attention. This feeling of being struck by lightning is not pleasant."

Without hesitation, Zhang Lingyu unleashed the lightning stored within the six [Mysterious Thunder] flying swords, which surged wildly into Li Yanhui's body!

"Sizzle".

A violent surge of lightning instantly engulfed Li Yanhui's entire body, causing the old man to gasp in shock. His whole body ached with pain. Lightning truly lived up to its reputation as one of the most domineering forces in the world. This was only because Zhang Lingyu had intentionally guided it; otherwise, he would have suffered greatly if it had been used at full power.

The flames on his body also entered his body. This was not because the lightning suppressed it, but because the old man did it intentionally.

Even if the Li family's talismans are powerful, they can only protect his meridians from infection for a short period of time, but it's hard to say what will happen to the rest of his body.

The remaining toxins on his face were some that he had already forced out of his body; he was just short of completely removing them. As for the rest, they were attached to his bones. If he hadn't taken care of both his internal and external health, he wouldn't be in this state now.

With Zhang Lingyu's arrival, he breathed a sigh of relief.

The old man controlled the lightning to remove the remaining poison from the surface, while he used the Blazing Sun Fire to force the poison out of his bones. Once Zhang Lingyu finished, the two of them worked together, making things much easier.

As it turned out, the Thunderbolt was indeed effective. As soon as it touched the remaining poison on the face, it quickly emerged from the skin and disappeared in a wisp of black smoke.

At this rate, they will definitely be completely eradicated within two days!

"Great, that's wonderful!"

Seeing that the lightning was even more effective than his own blazing sun fire, the old man was overjoyed and immediately transmitted his voice, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, please increase the force! I can still withstand it!"

Despite the sheer number of thunderbolts, Zhang Lingyu had actually held back some of his power, fearing that if he unleashed it all at once, his opponent wouldn't be able to withstand it.

But since they had made the request, and he was confident he could handle it, Zhang Lingyu didn't stand on ceremony and said in a deep voice:

"Senior, I'm about to unleash my full power, so please bear with the pain!"

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