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Chapter 194 Body Cultivation Expert, Spirit Insects Display Their Power

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Li Family Arena.

The jade viewing platform, layer upon layer, surrounds the central competition arena like a ring of mountains. It is now packed with a dense crowd of Li family cultivators. The sides and edges of the upper levels are filled with cultivators from smaller families who are practicing within the Li family, as well as some independent cultivators.

In fact, the Golden Core Immortal Clan does not lack Foundation Establishment cultivators sparring with each other on a daily basis, and the cultivators in the clan are used to it.

But this competition is different; it is a clash between the heads of aristocratic families, a spectacle rarely seen on ordinary days.

That's why Li Yanyun let Zhang Lingyu and the other person rest for a while so that he could promptly notify the clansmen to come and watch.

As the hosts, the Li family occupied the best viewing positions in the very center. The Foundation Establishment members of the clan sat in the highest seats, seemingly silent, but actually constantly transmitting their thoughts in secret. Meanwhile, the Li family members all stood tall and proud, whispering among themselves:

"I've heard that Chief Ge's 'Stubborn Rock Splitting Mountain Technique' has reached its peak, and his physical strength is estimated to be comparable to the late Foundation Establishment stage. Plus, his cultivation is about to break through. I'm betting on him to win this time!"

"I think this Zhang clan chief is not weak either. He is already in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage at a young age. It is said that he destroyed the Black Tiger Stronghold in Yanxing County when he was in the early Foundation Establishment stage."

"I'll bet! I'm betting on Clan Chief Zhang to win, or I'll have to pay him thirteen bottles of 'Qi Gathering Pills'!"

"Ten bottles of Qi Gathering Pills only cost three hundred spirit stones. You're too stingy! I bet Clan Chief Ge will win, five hundred spirit stones!"

"I bet six hundred spirit stones on Clan Chief Ge to win!"

Watching the clansmen below placing bets between the two clan heads, the faces of the Li family's higher-ups turned extremely grim. One of the elders rebuked them, "The clan provides you with cultivation resources, not for you to gamble!!"

"I'll see who dares to gamble; they'll have to spend a year in solitary confinement in the Hall of Law Enforcement before they come out!"

Upon hearing this, the excited cultivators immediately put away their belongings and crouched down to look at the competition venue.

As the time drew closer, Zhang Lingyu and his companion arrived at the competition venue one after another. The cultivators in the stands looked around excitedly when they saw that the main characters had finally arrived.

"The Secret of Splitting Mountains with Stubborn Rocks..."

Looking at the burly man in front of her, Zhang Lingyu remained silent and began to meditate.

During the half-hour break, Li Yanshan hurriedly found him and told him some information about Chief Ge. Although he thought Zhang Lingyu's chances of winning were slim, he still had to tell him.

After all, they were personally selected by Master Xuanhao to enter the secret realm. If they were to be defeated easily, wouldn't that be a disgrace to the Golden Core cultivators?

This clan leader, named Ge Tianxiong, is considered to be among the most talented of all the clan leaders in history. He cultivates a fourth-grade Golden Core technique, which is also earth-attribute, making him quite formidable in both damage and defense.

The most crucial point isn't that, but rather the "Stubborn Rock Splitting Mountain Technique" mentioned by those Qi Refining cultivators earlier. This is a fourth-grade body refining technique that complements the Ge family's inherited techniques, and that's what's truly troublesome.

It is said that he has already reached the pinnacle of cultivation and can fight on equal terms with late-stage cultivators.

According to the Li family's speculation, these two cultivation techniques should be derived from the same technique, or they should be the legacy left behind by some sect that they obtained.

In addition, to maximize the power of the two techniques, Ge Tianxiong always wore a suit of armor, the quality of which reached the upper-grade Foundation Establishment level.

That's why the Ge family was able to firmly hold the fifth position in the power rankings under the Li family.

"A body cultivator, truly a rare sight. Although I possess the Azure Lotus Sword Formation, breaking through his defenses will be no easy task. I'll have to attack his soul, but he definitely has methods to protect himself."

To be honest, Ge Tianxiong was the strongest opponent he had encountered since he began cultivating, after all, his level was no weaker than that of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator.

"Fellow Daoists, are you ready?"

Li Yanyun's telepathic message from the high platform pulled him back to reality. Seeing that the time had come, the two nodded in agreement. As for the countermeasures and weaknesses, they could only slowly explore them in the upcoming battle.

"Since there are no problems, then you two can begin. However, if I may be so bold, this is a competition, so we must not get too angry, lest it damage the harmony between our two families. Let's stop here when we've reached a point of no return."

The Li family patriarch was genuinely worried that Ge Tianxiong might inflict too serious injuries on the other party, which would make things difficult if Master Xuanhao held him accountable.

As the large formation outside the arena began to operate, the two on the field didn't even exchange the most basic greetings before transforming into afterimages and charging at each other, a great battle about to erupt.

"Boom!"

No more than five breaths had passed since the start when a violent roar erupted from the arena, causing even the defensive spirit shield to shake, demonstrating its immense power.

"This...this is impossible to see!"

"Yes, what do you think?"

The cultivators outside the arena were quite dissatisfied. What kind of cultivator would engage in close combat right from the start? Shouldn't they test each other with magical artifacts first?

It didn't matter to Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining Peak cultivators, but it was tough on them. They could only see two afterimages separate for a moment... and then collide again the next second.

"How rare! This young clan chief Zhang can go toe-to-toe with Ge Tianxiong in terms of physical strength. His skills must be quite good." Li Yanhui, watching from the stands, couldn't help but sigh when he saw this scene.

Upon hearing this, the other Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn't help but nod in agreement.

"The technique Lingyu is cultivating is called 'Blood Demon Mighty Body,' and it's only at the third grade. It's comparable to 'Stubborn Rock Mountain Splitting Technique,' so it seems that he has already cultivated it to perfection."

"Only a third-rank official?"

"Exactly."

"It seems that this cultivation method must have its unique features, otherwise even if it is cultivated to perfection, it cannot be compared with the fourth grade."

The Blood Demon's Mighty Body Technique was no secret in the Zhang family, as it was the only body-refining technique they possessed. For the Li family, obtaining relevant information was easy.

Li Yanshan smiled and continued:

"This is going to be interesting."

Ge Tianxiong's greatest pride was his physical body, so he often relied on speed and strength to catch his opponents off guard during battles. To fight like this against a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator was a disgrace to him.

"This kid's physical body is in no way weaker than mine. Could it be that his body-refining technique is as powerful as my family's 'Stubborn Rock-Splitting Mountain Technique'?!"

Ge Tianxiong, who was on the field, also had the same idea at this time. He wanted to finish the battle quickly so that the Li family could see that their position was not unshakable. Unfortunately, the two sides fought back and forth for more than fifty rounds, but neither side showed any abnormality.

What's more, he was wearing that spirit armor!

Now, the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. It was precisely because of this thought that Zhang Lingyu seized an opening and punched him in the chest.

"boom!"

Even someone as powerful as him couldn't help but take a step back. This scene was witnessed by everyone present, who exclaimed in surprise!

"I can't believe my eyes! Chief Ge was actually forced back a step!"

"I saw it too. It seems this Chief Zhang is truly unpredictable. What follows is sure to be even more interesting!"

Protected by the spirit armor, Ge Tianxiong did not suffer much damage, but the humiliation of taking a step back enraged him. Since his physical body was not in a position to gain the upper hand for the time being, he decided to use magic to fight back!

As long as the fight drags on, he will eventually win.

Ge Tianxiong slammed his hand on the ground, and in an instant Zhang Lingyu felt the ground beneath his feet shake violently. Before he could pull himself back, he was already locked in a cage made of rock.

He tried punching it, but all he got was a tingling pain. The wall didn't budge and kept squeezing inward, determined to crush him to death.

Seeing the rumbling sounds coming from inside, the man outside smiled. [Rock Cage Technique], this was one of his most prized spells, not only extremely difficult to break, but also very fast.

Of course, given Zhang Lingyu's abilities, he probably couldn't hold him for long. So he patted his storage bag at his waist, and a small, earthen-yellow seal appeared in his palm. With a gentle toss, it swelled in the wind and hung above the cage.

It was obvious that he was waiting.

The moment Zhang Lingyu broke free of the cage, he immediately collapsed, either dead or severely injured.

"The Heavy Rock Seal... Lingyu is in danger now." Li Yanshan frowned. They knew the Ge family's magic weapons well. This Heavy Rock Seal was already of the upper grade of Foundation Establishment, but its power was no less than that of an ordinary top-grade Foundation Establishment weapon. It was only classified as upper grade because it was too heavy.

When combined with the Rock Cage spell for confinement, it can create a surprise effect the moment the cage breaks.

"Boom!"

As everyone expected, the rock cage could not hold Zhang Lingyu. Within a few breaths, cracks appeared and increased over time, accompanied by a muffled rumbling sound. Through these cracks, one could also see some flickering lightning.

As everyone gasped for breath, the cage transformed into countless stones that flew all over the arena, while in the very center, a dazzling bolt of lightning was about to soar into the sky!

"Get down here!"

This was the moment Ge Tianxiong had been waiting for. With a sinister laugh, the Heavy Rock Seal, which had been accumulating in mid-air for a long time, crashed down mercilessly.

However, the scene they had imagined did not appear before their eyes. Instead, the earthen-yellow magic seal remained suspended in mid-air, held firmly by a dark shield. Even as it increased the intensity of its spellcasting, it could only descend at an extremely slow speed.

A top-tier defensive artifact for Foundation Establishment!

The cultivators in the stands all had the same thought: with such a magical artifact, how could they possibly withstand such power?

"Where did he get such a top-grade Foundation Establishment artifact? Could it have been a gift from True Immortal Xuanhao?"

Yingchuan County is too barren, and the Zhang family is just starting out. Most of their spirit stones are spent on industry, so where would they get the money to buy top-grade Foundation Establishment magic artifacts?

It's certain that the Golden Core cultivator had anticipated this scene and personally bestowed a magical artifact for protection!

"Fine, fine, so you're being so biased! I won't let you have your way!"

Veins bulged on Ge Tianxiong's forehead as he poured all his magical power into the Heavy Rock Seal. With a continuous supply of magical power, the magical artifact above shone brightly, radiating waves of earthy yellow light.

This caused Zhang Lingyu great distress, as the sudden increase in pressure led to a severe loss of magical power within her body. Although the magical artifact left behind by True Person Mingyu was quite remarkable, it would inevitably cause considerable damage to the artifact in the long run.

Not only would the amount of spirit stones required for repairs be enormous, but if it were to fall on one's own body, it would likely take two or three years to recover.

Seeing that his feet had already sunk into the ground, he suddenly whistled, and the spirit beast pouch at his waist began to tremble. Led by the Soul-Devouring Bee Queen, a swarm of bees surged out, clinging to the surface of the shield and helping their master lift it up.

However, the queen bee was not stupid; she sent out several smaller swarms to interfere with Ge Tianxiong, attempting to interrupt his spellcasting.

"What kind of spirit insects are these? There are so many of them!"

"I estimate there are at least tens of thousands!"

The cultivators in the stands were quite frightened by the sudden swarm of bees. The dense swarm filled the entire arena, and if it weren't for the protective array, they would probably have rushed out and devoured them.

"This must be a Spirit-Devouring Bee! Clan Chief Zhang is truly fortunate to have obtained such a powerful spirit insect!"

The Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Li family finally couldn't sit still any longer. They naturally recognized the spirit insects on the list of rare insects. For a cultivator to obtain even one of them was an immense opportunity, let alone such a notorious spirit insect.

The cultivation world has not forgotten the deeds of the Soul-Devouring Bee Queen.

"They are indeed Soul-Devouring Bees. I see there's even a queen bee. They're already quite formidable. It seems Clan Chief Zhang's methods are quite remarkable." Li Yanyun sighed, then smiled and looked at Li Yanshan beside him, asking:

"Fifth brother, I have never heard of the Zhang family raising a swarm of spirit-devouring bees."

"This...is indeed an oversight by my subordinates."

Li Yanshan sighed. Judging from its scale and imposing presence, the Zhang family had obtained this spirit insect quite some time ago, yet they hadn't heard a thing about it. This showed that the Zhang family had kept a very good secret.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. What do you think about the aftermath, clan leader?"

"Don't worry, I'll find him myself after this is over."

The spirit insects on the list of extraordinary insects are all quite capable. The Li family has been searching for them for a long time and has obtained one or two insects over the past few hundred years. Now that they have seen the Spirit-Devouring Bee, they naturally want to find a way to get it.

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When everyone's attention returned to the field, they realized that Ge Tianxiong was already struggling. Although his physical body was strong and the Soul-Devouring Bees could not cause him much damage, the Heavy Rock Seal was being weakened.

There was no other reason than that all the magical power had been absorbed.

Although many of the Soul-Devouring Bees died due to gravity, their sheer number meant that as soon as one batch died, another batch kept coming up to fill the void. In contrast, the Heavy Rock Seal had now been forced back into mid-air.

We absolutely cannot afford to lose like this!

With a hardened heart, the man opened his mouth and spat out his semen, spraying it onto the magic seal. Zhang Lingyu immediately felt immense pressure.

He understood that the other party was making a desperate struggle, so he immediately ordered the queen bee to press down on all the venomous bees.

As the spirit bees continued to return to reinforce, the magic seal was once again lifted into the air. Anyone with eyes could see that Ge Tianxiong was about to lose.

"Now!"

Taking advantage of a momentary lapse in the opponent's magical power, Zhang Lingyu immediately led the swarm of bees to frantically lift upwards. Accompanied by a buzzing sound, the Heavy Rock Seal was finally overturned.

The small mark kept shrinking until it crashed into the distance like a kite with a broken string. Upon seeing this, the bees immediately pounced on it and began to tear it apart.

"puff!"

The magical artifact that had been connected to his mind was damaged, and Ge Tianxiong staggered back several steps. His face was pale, and he coughed up several mouthfuls of blood. He couldn't care less about stabilizing his injuries and hurriedly recalled the artifact.

He recognized these spirit insects and understood the power of the swarm of bees; if it happened at night, the magical artifact would surely suffer great damage.

But in that moment of distraction, he heard a series of thunderous sounds. He looked up sharply, and everyone in the stands looked up at the sky as well. There, lightning snakes were dancing, and six flying swords of different colors were gathered together and swirling around. Their power made even those in the late Foundation Establishment stage feel a chill.

"not good!"

Seeing that the sword formation above his head was already aimed at him, Ge Tianxiong wanted to get away and dodge, but after weighing the options, he gave up the idea.

There's no other way but to avoid it!

Since we can't avoid it, we might as well use our physical advantages and fully activate our spirit armor and the "Stubborn Rock Splitting Technique" to defend ourselves.

This attack is quite powerful. The opponent will surely be exhausted, and then they may be able to turn the tide and win!

"Looks like they're not planning to hide."

"A wise choice... but it's a pity we might not be able to withstand it. Even if we do, don't forget the Soul-Devouring Bee Swarm..."

The Li family's Foundation Establishment stage had already seen the outcome of the competition. Although the result was unexpected, it saved face for their True Immortals. This proved that the Golden Core stage cultivators' judgment was never wrong.

"fall!"

Zhang Lingyu coldly stared at Ge Tianxiong, whose whole body was radiating an earthy yellow spiritual light, and without hesitation, she unleashed her sword formation. Accompanied by the roar of thunder, the Azure Lotus Sword Formation, composed of six flying swords, carried immense power and slashed fiercely at the man!

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