Exploring Immortality Cultivation
Chapter 450 - 203: Capturing the Golden Core Alive

The rain that finally overwhelmed the evil demon army was actually diluted Emperor's Liquid. Using the Heavenly Song to gather water vapor and create rain clouds, then mixing in the Emperor's Liquid. For demon beasts whose spirits had yet to awaken, this diluted Emperor's Liquid was still an invaluable treasure, significantly accelerating the demonization process.

It naturally could also grant a bit of strength to the Plant Demons under his command.

It must be emphasized again that only a nouveau riche like Wang Qi would use the Demon Clan Holy Medicine in such a manner.

"Now there are three enemies left, then there's one half-crippled, one mana-depleted and utterly exhausted... With the spirit energy environment so harsh, they wouldn't dare to absorb and refine it," Wang Qi reasoned. "So the remaining combat power lies with that Divine Tao Witch."

The Qi Veins that permanently existed between heaven and earth connected with the Magic Foundation within Wang Qi's body, replenishing him with Outer Heaven Spiritual Energy as the Negative Entropy Force inside him continuously neutralized the high entropy poison. After Foundation Establishment, his connection with Heaven and Earth's breathing became even more intimate; external conditions could hardly affect his ability to draw in spiritual energy and transform it into mana.

From his superior vantage point, he looked down at three disheveled Golden Core Cultivators, gently shaking the string of bells in his hand.

The crisp "ding ding" sound, akin to an enchanting devil's tune, instantly focused the attention of the three Golden Cores.

"Hey, are you three faring well?" Wang Qi greeted them nonchalantly on the surface, but his hand rested on the hilt of his sword, his mind calculating the surrounding space, ready to leap to safety at the first sign of trouble.

Without the fierce Demon Power or that persistent, frenzied temperament. Yet, his appearance still confused the three Golden Core Cultivators.

This Heterodox Foundation Establishment... this face...

Wang Qi landed amongst the twisted monsters on the ground, bound up like rice dumplings. With him as the core, many monsters began to burn with faint White Flames. As if he were the Envoy of Ashes, purifying these twisted evils, returning them to dust and earth. He took a step towards the direction of the three Ancient Golden Cores, and including Priest Li, all three couldn't help but take a step back.

Zhai Difeng retreated several steps in succession and asked, "Who exactly are you, sir?"

"Just a passerby Modern Cultivator," Wang Qi's expression was sincere: "Accidentally attacked by a few Ancient Method Practitioners and then had to, unfortunately, rise in self-defense."

Passing by... had no choice... rise in self-defense...

The truth of the matter made Zhai Difeng feel like vomiting blood. But he still asked, "Since it's a misunderstanding, then... May I know what advice you have for us when we meet in our true forms?"

Suffering from injuries at the moment, Zhai Difeng had lost the will to fight. He figured that if Wang Qi had the strength to kill them outright, the fact that he was revealing himself now meant there was still room for negotiation.

Wang Qi was quite polite: "Well, actually, I just want to capture someone alive, honestly, alive..." He pointed at Priest Li: "Just him."

Priest Li laughed loudly, "Ah, so that's your plan... You ridiculous creature, how dare you defy the will of heaven! And even targeting the believers of the God!" His voice was shrill, nearly causing a few leaves to fall from the surrounding trees.

Yet, he still did not dare to make the first move.

Zhai Difeng's heart began to pound fiercely. This Modern Cultivator seemed to have just passed by accident. Priest Li had harmed him, so he relentlessly pursued the charlatan. But we... we have no deep feud with him, he...

Wang Qi took a step forward. His step was not heavy, yet it carried his body as naturally as a willow catkin drifting forward on the breeze. With one hand still on the hilt of his sword, he made no defensive moves, as if he had everything under control.

Psychological attack is considered a lowly, or rather, "ineffective" tactic. Thoughts influence the soul, and the soul affects mana. If a person's inner resolve wavers, indeed mana circulation can be obstructed. But instead of racking one's brains to pose and strategize, wouldn't it be better to spare a bit more computational power to cast spells?

Moreover, not to mention someone like Chen Feng, who could control his own emotions through magic, all Modern Cultivators have undergone measures to prevent deviation—the sudden emotional changes that disturb the soul and mana circulation. Thus, "battles of aura" gradually became obsolete and were forced to exit the stage of history.

However, the three adversaries were Ancient Method Practitioners, and their morale had been crushed! Especially this Priest Li, a Divine Tao Witch, whose cultivation came entirely from Divine Spirits. As long as his devout faith shook even slightly, divine power would cease to flow!

Zhai Difeng and Lin Zongdi swallowed hard, torn within themselves. This kid has only recently entered Foundation Establishment, and his combat power merely matched that of a Righteous Skill Golden Core. Priest Li's background was a powerful divine spirit, and within the Golden Core Stage, he was considered upper-tier. Despite his currently feeble aura, as long as the Divine Tao Witch had the backing of a divine spirit, miracles were trivial to him! If they coordinated well, they might have the opportunity to take down this Heterodox youth!

But... the only person who had offended them was Priest Li. If they just let him kill Priest Li, everything else could be negotiated. Survival was what mattered. Although this would anger the Hongyuan Sect, one had to protect one's own interests, or face divine punishment and annihilation! But then again, the kid hadn't promised them anything... Would it be better to capture him?

Capture him... as a hostage... no... he's too strong...

Various thoughts flickered through the minds of the two Golden Core Cultivators. In normal times, they could eradicate these distracting thoughts with violence. However, whether it was Wang Qi pretending to be a Guardian and spreading fearsome Demon Power, or the composure he displayed while administering the spiritual rain, or commanding the army with great vigor, all these images were etched into their minds, deterring them from making a move!

Driven to desperation, Priest Li knocked off his own hat to reveal his face—a face that resembled an old farmer's, with a slightly balding head. But the layers of flesh nodules on his face completely ruined this simple demeanor. His squinted eyes turned towards Wang Qi with a sneering laugh: "Heh heh heh... Hahaha! You fool!"

Pure black flames erupted from his body, covering his skin. He lunged at Wang Qi, screaming, "With the protection of a god! It will take but a few breaths to return to my peak! As long as I worship sincerely, I am invincible!"

In that instant, the mana within Wang Qi's body shook. He felt something—"something"—cross vast spaces, disrupting the Qi veins of heaven and earth, providing protection to Priest Li.

"Wahhhhh! Purify this world! Preserve the Divine Country!" It was a volcanic surge of propulsion. Priest Li shouted ardently, his voice raw with effort.

He was a Divine Tao Cultivator; with a mere few breaths and the pity of a divine spirit, he could restore a great deal of his mana!

Tsk, tsk, being unskilled in illusion techniques was indeed unsuitable for this play, but it was enough to trick those two into not daring to make a move!

A sword light glided out smoothly, followed by a second, then a third... The Holy Flame flowed with the Sword Momentum, forming an impeccable net, unleashing a fierce roar at this ridiculous yet terrifying enemy.

The Sword Net enveloped the Black Flames as if it were a hunting net trapping a wild boar. The collision of these two opposing forces did not spark further confrontation but became a struggle between the two. Suddenly, the surrounding Spiritual Energy stagnated, Wang Qi abruptly took a step and strided past Priest Li's robust frame, following a four-dimensional path to bypass him. Priest Li, as if blind to his presence, charged headlong for a few steps, then crashed heavily to the ground, rolling in the dirt. A sword mark slashed from his chest to his lower abdomen, shearing through the Tanzhong Acupoint and shattering the Dantian. Although a Divine Pill was still within Priest Li's body, he could no longer utilize this physical body for anything.

Realizing his defeat, Priest Li marshaled the last of his strength to direct divine power to counterattack himself, his eyes gradually losing their luster. But just then, Wang Qi pounced forward, relentlessly infusing Priest Li's body with Holy Flame and Holy Light. The Divine Power within Priest Li was a High Entropy Force, which neutralized Wang Qi's Holy Flame and Holy Light and thwarted his suicide attempt. Just as Priest Li was about to scream, Wang Qi's hand clamped down on his throat, and the Holy Light flowed up his neck into his head, protecting his soul.

"I'm a man of my word," said Wang Qi as he casually severed Priest Li's arm, then thrust his long sword repeatedly, destroying all acupoints using the Heavenly Entropy Technique.

"Mmphhh..." Priest Li's throat bobbed, attempting to spit in Wang Qi's face. But alas, his windpipe was controlled, and he couldn't spray a thing.

Seeing the outcome, the other two Ancient Golden Core practitioners quietly retreated. If Priest Li could be subdued in a single strike, what chance did they stand? In times like these, it was important to save one's own skin. Zhai Difeng tentatively spoke, "Your Excellency..."

Wang Qi nodded with a smile, "I said I would capture only one..."

In the next instant, he stepped forward, appearing in front of Zhai Difeng: "So there's no need to spare your lives."

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