311: Something's not right!

"Kill!"

Liu Wusheng wasted no more words, coldly spitting out a single word!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

In an instant, the twenty-four Profound Ice Cannons on both sides of the "Overturning Sea Ship" roared simultaneously!

Twenty-four thick, deep blue beams of cold ice suddenly tore through the air, carrying a terrifying chill that could freeze everything, as they blanketed the Teng Family's dark green Flying Boat!

Wherever they passed, the air began to condense into ice crystals, falling one after another!

"Defend!"

On the Teng Family's Flying Boat, several Foundation Establishment Elders shouted in unison. The cyan Formation patterns engraved on the ship's surface instantly brightened to the extreme, weaving into a massive canopy flowing with cyan-green brilliance, covering the ship and protecting it within.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The Profound Ice beams slammed violently against the cyan-green shield, exploding into large clouds of ice mist.

The canopy shook violently, its brilliance flickering uncertainly, but it still managed to withstand this first round of volleys.

But almost at the same time, the giant Wutu Profound Light cannon at the bow of the "Mountain-Splitting Ship" finished charging, a blindingly bright earthy-yellow light sphere condensing at its muzzle.

In the next moment, an earthy-yellow light pillar over a zhang in diameter, condensed to the extreme, suddenly blasted towards Teng Qianjue in mid-air with an unstoppable force!

The power of this strike had unexpectedly touched the threshold of the Golden Core realm!

"Hmph, mere parlor tricks and trivial skills!"

Teng Qianjue snorted coldly, his figure neither dodging nor evading.

The phantom of a massive ancient vine behind him shook violently, and countless thick cyan vine phantoms shot out, frantically weaving together in front of him to form a massive cyan shield covered in profound runes!

In the next instant, the Wutu Profound Light slammed hard against the massive cyan shield!

Rumble—

The terrifying sound of the explosion was deafening. Violent spiritual energy of earth and wood attributes clashed frantically, annihilating each other and forming a visible shockwave that swept out in a ring!

Below, the already crumbling Hu Family estate was blown away like paper, and even the shields on the Spirit Boats of both families fluctuated violently!

*Crack—*

The sound of shattering rang out as the massive cyan shield cracked inch by inch, but it ultimately blocked the full power of the Wutu Profound Light.

Teng Qianjue only swayed slightly before stabilizing his figure.

"Liu Wusheng! You take a move from me as well!"

A fierce look flashed in Teng Qianjue's eyes as he immediately formed hand seals and chanted a Spell.

"Ten Thousand Vines Entanglement!"

The ancient vine phantom behind him suddenly expanded, blotting out the sky.

Countless cyan vines covered in thorns and barbs, like venomous snakes, suddenly emerged from the void, sweeping towards Liu Wusheng from all directions to strangle him!

Each vine shimmered with a dark luster, containing a strange poison that drained vitality!

"Nine Dragons Divine Fire!"

Liu Wusheng did not dare to be careless. He shouted and thrust both palms forward!

Raging golden flames instantly ignited around him, transforming into nine baring-clawed fire dragons, dozens of zhang long, roaring as they met the sky-covering vines!

The fire dragons and vines tangled and bit at each other frantically in the air. The power of crimson flame and the Qi of cyan wood collided violently, making crackling explosions.

Blistering heat and cold wood poison intertwined, and the world seemed to be divided into cyan and gold!

Above, the two Golden Core True Persons clashed, while below, the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining Cultivators of both sides were locked in a chaotic battle.

The Teng Family Cultivators defended using the Formations and resources left by the Hu Family, while the Liu Family Cultivators launched a fierce assault under the cover of the Spirit Boat's artillery fire.

Especially the massive hulls of the "Overturning Sea Ship" and the "Mountain-Splitting Ship," which had now become mobile turret platforms and fortresses.

Various Formation cannons, ballistae, and spiritual energy rays fired continuously, providing blanket fire against the Teng Family's positions.

The intertwining light of colorful Spells and Talismans instantly turned this area into a bloody meat grinder.

Cultivators fell every second, and Blood Fiend Qi began to permeate this region.

However, no one noticed that the Blood Fiend Qi swirling above seemed to have become a catalyst for stirring up human desires.

The spiritual consciousness of the battling Cultivators began to be clouded by the Blood Fiend Qi, and a crimson hue gradually started to tint their eyes.

But no one noticed this strange phenomenon, only the growing madness that continued to accumulate.

In the sky, the battle between Teng Qianjue and Liu Wusheng grew increasingly intense.

Both seemed to have fought with real fury, using their trump cards one after another.

Teng Qianjue sacrificed a strange Magic Treasure consisting of ninety-nine "Spirit-Devouring Poison Stingers," which turned into a sky full of green glimmers, specifically designed to break protective spiritual light, incredibly malicious.

Liu Wusheng summoned a crimson "Lihuo Banner." As the banner waved, a sky full of fire crows and flaming arrows surged out, capable of burning mountains and boiling seas.

The battle quickly escalated from initial testing to a life-and-death struggle, every move lethal and merciless!

Unknowingly, the clarity in their eyes gradually vanished, replaced by fierce Battle Intent and greed for the Hu Family's resources.

Of course, that subtle, hard-to-detect trace of madness within them grew stronger and stronger!

"Old geezer! Today I will surely slay you here!"

Unable to win after a long time and seeing the Teng Family Cultivators suffering increasing casualties under the Liu Family's Spirit Boat fire, Teng Qianjue grew anxious. He actually began to activate a secret technique that would damage his Meridians, forcibly increasing his magic power output, making his offensive suddenly several times more fierce!

"Just you?"

Liu Wusheng's eyes were also bloodshot with killing intent. He felt that Teng Qianjue was exceptionally difficult to deal with today, as if he had endless stamina. He also became ruthless, disregarding the depletion of his Golden Core to push his secret technique to the limit.

In an instant, the nine fire dragons merged into one, turning into a hundred-zhang-long flame python, intending to swallow Teng Qianjue along with the ancient vine phantom!

After another violent clash, both were sent flying back several hundred zhang. Blood leaked from the corners of their mouths, and their breathing began to show obvious signs of disorder.

Teng Qianjue clutched his chest where his blood and Qi were churning. Feeling the stinging pain from his Meridians, he suddenly jolted.

"No... something's not right!"

Teng Qianjue's hair stood on end, and a chill immediately rose from his spine.

"I... how could I be so unwise as to use such a secret technique!"

Although this technique could briefly increase combat power, it would damage the Foundation of his Spiritual Root. Over time, it would definitely affect his future path of the Dao!

Was it really worth paying such a price just to suppress Liu Wusheng and seize these resources?

On the other side, Liu Wusheng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. Looking at his Dantian, which was empty due to over-activating his Golden Core Origin, he was equally horrified.

Had he gone mad?!"

Tangling with this old ghost until now was already a mistake, yet he had actually used such a forbidden technique that depleted his Golden Core Origin?

Although the Hu Family's resources were important, if his own Foundation was damaged, he might even face the danger of falling today.

If it really came to that, what would be the use of seizing even more resources!

Thinking of this, the two looked up almost at the same time, staring at each other.

In each other's eyes, they both saw the same fear and suspicion that mirrored their own.

Something's not right!