Chapter 227: Difficulty

ds of the Eroding Heart Demon are truly overwhelming. Even during Scorpion Demon's peak, he would be wary.Now that the other party has obtained a considerable number of Heart-Devouring Meteorites, onc...But conversely, while the harvest is abundant, the hardships paid are in no way less. 。Not just five golden elixir pills, but one from each school of thought. 。For ordinary foundation-building late stage cultivators, obtaining a Golden Elixir requires great fortune. 。Moreover, it's five of them, with one required for each department. 。 was a Jindan cultivator, wanting to obtain so many Jin Dan wouldn't be easy, let alone for a Qi Refining cultivator. 。As for the chapter on formations, it's completely unnecessary to read. I reckon it's probably similar to the chapter on formation talismans. 。Lu Xia Tian felt a wry smile in his heart. 。He was unlike those highly talented cultivators; his chance of forming a golden core was pitifully low. 。To successfully form the Jiedan, one must repeatedly attempt it many times. If following the methods in the Hun Yuan Jing, condensing a Zhen Dan requires five Jin Dan each time. 。It takes ten or twenty, even more, tries. 。That is to say, relying solely on the Golden Condensation Pill in hand is insufficient. One must also gather five elemental Golden Condensation Fruits or the roots and stems of corresponding spiritual creatures to cultivate within the barrier. 。Cultivating a large number of Jinlian fruits to be used for alchemy. 。Collecting five kinds of spiritual creatures is a real headache. 。To borrow a phrase from the common folk, "It is better to have no books than to believe everything in them." 。Fortunately, the Mix Yuan Jing doesn't have any specific requirements for the properties of a condensed golden elixir. Lu Xia Tian decided to first get his hands on one type of condensing gold fruit and mass-produce these condensing gold pills afterward. After attempting to strike at the Golden Elixir stage. 。If the attempt fails, then consider it as difficult as ascending Mount Tai. 。The use of an array, gathering the power of five elements, within the dantian to form a pill - it's truly unheard of. 。However, Lu Xia Tian was not a pedantic person, nor did he hold an attitude of absolute belief. 。And now he's only at the fourth level of Qi refining, still very far from the ninth level of cultivation. 。Even with the use of pills refined from red coral bamboo, it wouldn't be a quick fix. 。He still had plenty of time to prepare, and with his current strength, as long as he didn't encounter a Golden Core cultivator, it was rare for a Foundation Establishment cultivator to be able to do anything to him. 。Keep a low profile, explore the world of cultivation more, there's still a glimmer of hope. 。Lu XiaTian turned to think back, discovering that condensing the Pill Array wasn't impossible. The power of five Golden Condensation Pills was not something ordinary cultivators could bear. I'm afraid only a peak sixth-rank Body Refinement Cultivator could withstand it. Otherwise, for an ordinary late-stage cultivator, there would be no suspense. They would be directly blown apart by the power of the five pills. Only the physical strength of a Body Refinement Cultivator could barely withstand it. 。And those pale gold crystals within the bronze figures allow a cultivator to reach the level of a high-level body refiner in a very short amount of time. 。And his cultivated Taihao Combat Body, as well as the mysterious Myriad Splits Art he had obtained and started cultivating, were all intricately connected to the Hun Yuan Dao Zang. 。Since he first set foot on the path of cultivation, there seemed to be an invisible thread connecting them, as if fate had woven it. 。

Several dozen figures flashed across the sky, Lu Xia Tian suddenly woke up. Since the opening of the Hun Yuan Dao Zang, so many factions had entered it. The news had probably spread far and wide, and perhaps even more cultivators from other sects would come.

Now that he has reaped abundant rewards within the Hun Yuan Dao Zang, there is no further need for him to remain here. He should leave first and find a way back to Ling Xiao Palace to digest the spiritual treasures he obtained this time. 。Increase your cultivation speed as quickly as possible. 。Lu Xia Tian changed his outfit again, becoming a round-faced Taoist priest who walked with the wind. 。There was a lone person over there, let's go after him. 。Those dozen figures quickly discovered Lu Xiaoteng's whereabouts. They were all Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Evil Spirit Valley, with at least half of them being mid-stage and late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators. 。Compared to the cultivators I encountered before, those appearing now have significantly higher cultivation levels. 。"He's just an ordinary mid-stage cultivator. There's no need for us to expend so much effort. Xu Shidi, you take two people and chase after him to kill him." 。The first burly black man sneered. 。"That's right, Senior Brother Long, you two go ahead first. I will deal with this person together with my two junior brothers, and then we will meet up." 。Xu Hongbo nodded and took his two junior brothers out of the crowd. 。Lu Xia Tian glanced back and saw that only three people were chasing after him. He couldn't help but chuckle in his heart, and he accelerated his flying sword. 。"This kid, his speed is quite fast!" Xu Hongbo and the three saw that Lu Xia Tian's speed had increased by a few points, and they couldn't help but be furious. 。After chasing for a while, Xu Hongbo found that no matter how fast he ran, he couldn't catch up to the person in front of him. The two younger brothers behind him, due to their insufficient cultivation, had already fallen behind. Xu Hongbo felt a chill in his heart and glanced at the person ahead. He realized that this guy was not just a cultivator in the middle stage of foundation building... 。It wouldn't be easy for him to kill this person alone, he might even get retaliated against. Xu Hongbo had been wandering in the cultivation world for many years, and his abilities weren't particularly strong. He didn't aim for merit but rather avoided making mistakes, so he simply gave up on chasing after him. 。He yelled "Bad luck!" and turned to meet up with his two straggling disciples. Xu Hongbo didn't know that his abandonment had actually saved him from death. 。

It seems these people understand.

Although plundering directly from Foundation Establishment cultivators would yield a faster rate of acquiring Spirit Stones, Lu XiaTian wouldn't resort to such methods unless these individuals deliberately crossed him. 。And this time was not when he could act at will either. 。...However, Lu Xiaotian hadn't expected that he would encounter the cultivators from Ethereal Spirit Valley again so soon after parting ways. This time, five cultivators from Gujian Sect were being chased by them, including Jin Yue and Luoyuan whom he had met before... 。Although the leader of the Gujianzong cultivators was also a burly man named Hu Dahong, who was at the late stage of the Qi Refining period and wielded a halberd with great skill, making the cultivators from Eling Valley hesitant to press too hard, compared to this, there were three late-stage Qi Refining cultivators among the dozen or so cultivators from Eling Valley, five mid-stage cultivators, and the rest were early-stage cultivators. Compared with the five disciples of Gujianzong, the cultivators from Eling Valley clearly had a significant advantage. 。Although Hu Dahong wielded a powerful halberd, capable of matching two late-stage cultivators in combat, even a mighty tiger can't withstand a pack of wolves. Two fists cannot overcome four hands. Faced with the relentless onslaught of the evil spirit valley cultivators, Hu Dahong found himself struggling to keep up. 。"You bunch of scum, do you really think that because the Devil's Valley is located near the Southern Desolate Land, you can run amok and slaughter our ancient Sword Sect disciples at will If this matter comes to the attention of my sect, even the high-level officials of the Devil's Valley won't be able to protect you!" 。Hu Dahong struck with one powerful blow, roaring loudly. 。"Hehehe, that also depends on your sect knowing about this. As long as you all die here, naturally no one will know, and no one will come to cause us trouble." 。"The Black Evil Cultivator, wielding a staff, laughed menacingly as he clashed with Hu Da-hong's halberd. Although repeatedly forced back, he remained calm and collected, supported by his disciples, Chen and Xu. Even though the cultivators of Gujianzong were powerful, facing three opponents alone was beyond their capabilities." 。They took a bit longer, but the others were able to surround and kill the remaining four cultivators from Gujianzong. Then they would join in the attack, and none of those people from Gujianzong would escape. 。"Hmph, the lowly scoundrel is triumphant. You all wait and see! Mountains remain unchanged, and waters flow ever on. Today, if I do not perish, I shall repay you twofold in the future." 。"Hu Dahong was furious. Looking at the few junior brothers under his command, he made a decision. Taking these burdens along would likely result in their capture. He decided to flee alone, which might give him a better chance of survival." 。It's better to choose the lesser of two evils. Even though they are from the same sect, in a life-or-death situation, he also has to make choices. 。Luo Yuan's heart skipped a beat. He knew exactly what kind of hesitation was in Hu Hongda's eyes. Before, when teammates wanted to run away alone, they all had this kind of hesitant look. Although Hu Hongda was suppressed by the cultivators of Yeling Valley, he could still barely survive. Once he left, any one of the three late-stage cultivators could free up their hands, and the remaining four of them would be wiped out instantly and killed by the opponent in a flash. 。After all, while being from the same sect is important, one's own life is far more precious. 。Luo Yuan saw that Hu Hongda was trying to run away, and Lu Xiaitian naturally saw it too. As Hu Hongda wanted to escape alone, a sound of flowing water came from the air. It was Lu Xiaitian's trick after countless attempts, Bing Po Xuan Yin. More than ten foundation-building cultivators in the early stage of E Ling Valley were stunned for a moment. Lu Xiaitian threw out a large piece of wind blades. These early-stage cultivators had no power to resist and were dismembered by the inconspicuous wind blades before falling from the air. 。Shi Jian, Xu Hongbo, and other cultivators at the Qi Refining Stage and above were all looking back in fear. It has to be said that Lu Xiaottian's entry was shockingly impactful. 。At least the cultivators of Ethereal Valley were stunned, even Shi Jianlüe, who was leading the charge, was momentarily distracted and almost had his belly ripped open by Hu Hongda's halberd. 。

Without exposing one's physical cultivation or using the Fire Jiao bow and arrows, to contend with a late stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, one would have to rely on the Blazing Flame Separation Sword.

Lu Xiaotian didn't hesitate to equip his blazing flames sword, charging towards Xu Hongbo. After being chased by the opponent before, he unexpectedly met him again. It could only be said that this guy was unlucky. 。Xu Hongbo's eyes in the valley of evil spirits showed a clear trace of evasiveness, showing fear before fighting. He was obviously startled by Lu Xiaitian's domineering move just now. 。

In no time, Lu Xiaottian made his move. A sword light as bright as moonlight shot down from the sky and killed a cultivator at the middle stage of the Zhushi period from the Evil Spirit Valley.

Lu Xia tian was slightly surprised, he did not expect Luo Qing to appear at this time. 。Both Zong Sheng and Tao Feng, who had always been by Luo Qing's side, were nowhere to be seen. It seemed something else must have happened to them. 。"Lu Ge!" Luo Qing was startled. Although she couldn't tell from Lu Xia Tian's appearance, the Chi Yan Li Huo Sword in his hand was all too familiar to her. 。"Kill these people first, then we'll talk." 。Lu Xia Tian replied. 。“Haha, I thought it would be hard to find someone who could help me in this snowy weather. Turns out it’s Brother Lu! I didn't expect your cultivation to have reached such a high level.” 。Luo Yuan burst into laughter upon hearing this. He knew his sister too well. Besides Lu Xiaoteng, who had been close friends with her in the past, who else could make her address someone like that 。In his eyes, even his fellow disciples were far less reliable than Lu Xia Tian. The bond forged through countless battles side-by-side was more trustworthy than the treacherous schemes within their sect. Otherwise, another cultivator might not have come to her aid in this situation. He knew very well about his sister Luo Qing's strength; she could easily defeat a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. 。Besides, with Lu Xia Tian's current attacking prowess, and the fact that many cultivators from the Evil Spirit Valley had already been lost under his attacks, Luo Yuan felt a sense of certainty. "These scum from the Evil Spirit Valley wanted to use numbers to bully the few, now let them see what happens." 。The blazing flame sword clashed with Xu Hongbo's magic staff, the power of the blazing flame sword offsetting the gap between their cultivation levels despite Xu Hongbo's far more powerful and pure magic. After a while, Xu Hongbo calmed down slightly. Although the Dan Yuan magic weapon was difficult to parry, the difference in cultivation level between them was several tiers. While he still couldn't be sure of defeating Lu Xiaotian, at least he wouldn't meet the same fate as those fallen fellow disciples. 。But just as Xu Hongbo's mind was settling, a blood-red rope silently wrapped around him from behind. 。Xu Hongbo secretly felt a sense of foreboding. He wanted to strike back with his weapon to repel the binding demon rope, but he wasn't as skilled as Lu Xia Tian. He couldn't simultaneously control two magical artifacts and fight flexibly. 。The short staff was quickly withdrawn for a distance, and the Blazing Flame Separation Sword approached again. Xu Hongbo was startled and hurriedly blocked the Blazing Flame Separation Sword. 。Instinctively, he wanted to retreat, but after blocking that surge of fiery red sword with a powerful strike, Xu Hongtao glanced at the entire battlefield amidst his busy schedule. The others were each entangled by the cultivators from the Ancient Sword Sect and had no time to spare. The round-faced Taoist priest who was fighting him, although not high in cultivation, relied on the advantages of the Dan Yuan magic weapon and his elusive tactics. For a while, Xu Hongtao couldn't hold back. 。The people of Gujian Sect are too strong, we can't hold them back, brothers and sisters, quickly retreat! 。Xu Hongbo frantically parried for a while. Out of fraternal affection, before escaping, Xu Hongbo shouted. 。"Damn it!" Shi Jian was locked in a fierce duel with Hu Hongda of the Gujian Sect. The cultivators of the Gujian Sect were known for their formidable combat prowess, and Shi Jian was struggling to hold his own despite using all his skills. Seeing Xu Hongbo flee first, he couldn't help but curse. 。After a feint, he also retreated. 。On the other side, Xu Hongbo cried out in pain as the binding rope tightened around him, drawing his blood essence at a visible speed. 。In the blink of an eye, he became a corpse. 。“Ah!” A scream pierced the air, and another Foundation Establishment late-stage cultivator was beheaded by Luo Qing’s sword before he could even react. 。Only the slightly more powerful Shi Jian, panicked and fled. The rest of the several Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivators from Yuling Valley were caught in the fury of Lu Qing and Hu Hongda's attack. They rushed in like tigers into a flock of sheep, slashing left and right. In just a few moments, they all fell. 。“Luo Shimei, your friend is truly powerful. If it weren't for his help, I'm afraid that with you arriving just in time, we would have faced a difficult battle. Why don't you introduce me to him” After killing the remaining cultivators from the Evil Spirit Valley, Hu Hongda had no interest in pursuing others. He laughed heartily and looked at Luo Qing and Lu Xiaodao. 。." Wen Tingyu patted his forehead."My affairs are rather complex, and even with three parties involved it's difficult to explain clearly. There are some clues that I myself haven't been able to sort o...