Pah, you old lecher!

Lin Yuan's eyes couldn't help but light up.

With one sword strike, a supreme grade defensive Magical Artifact was rendered useless.

At the Twelfth Layer of Qi Refining, the power of this sword strike was significantly stronger than before.

One must know that Senior Brother Zhong was a true Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator; even though his magic power was suppressed to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining by the rules of this place, his utilization of magic power and its inherent profoundness still far surpassed that of ordinary Qi Refining Cultivators.

Yet, even so, he still couldn't block a single Sword Qi from Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan pointed his finger again.

The frost sword whistled, its blade glowing brightly, and it shot out, slashing once more.

"Rip!"

The already crumbling carapace shield could no longer withstand the force, shattering into countless fragments that scattered in all directions.

Lin Yuan held a sword incantation, his expression unperturbed.

Under his control, the frost sword circled in the air without the slightest pause, transforming into a cold stream of light that directly slashed towards Senior Brother Zhong's face.

This sword strike was both swift and urgent.

The shadow of death instantly enveloped Senior Brother Zhong.

Facing the sword of death, the shock and terror in Senior Brother Zhong's eyes were instantly replaced by a mix of madness and resolve.

He fiercely slapped his Storage Pouch at his waist!

A Talisman suddenly appeared in his hand.

It was not an ordinary paper Talisman, but one made from some kind of beast hide with a bronze luster, on which a soaring eagle with spread wings was depicted in blood-red ink. Every feather emanated a fierce and tyrannical aura.

A terrifying demonic power fluctuation, far exceeding the Foundation Establishment Stage, emanated from the Talisman like a storm.

demon soul talisman!

Lin Yuan's pupils suddenly contracted.

This kind of Talisman, refined using the soul of a powerful Yao Beast as anlead, once activated, could summon a demon soul for a short period, allowing it to unleash a portion of its power from when it was alive.

The eagle soul sealed within this Talisman was so formidable that it must have been at least an Early Core Formation Stage existence in its lifetime!

Even with only half its strength remaining, it was definitely not something he could contend with at present.

"Die for me!"

Senior Brother Zhong's face showed a pained and ferocious expression. His magic power surged frantically into the Talisman as if he didn't care for his life.

The eagle pattern on the Talisman suddenly lit up with a dazzling blood-red light, as if it was about to break free from its restraints and burst forth from the paper at any moment!

However, the spiritual power Lin Yuan poured into the frost sword was faster and more decisive than his actions!

Buzz!

The sword's hum suddenly rose an octave, sharp and mournful!

The speed of the frost sword surged again in the air, leaving behind a pale afterimage that was almost impossible for the naked eye to catch.

"Pfft!"

A dull sound of flesh being easily cut by a sharp blade.

Senior Brother Zhong's arm, which was tightly gripping the demon soul talisman, was severed clean from the shoulder!

The severed arm, raised high, along with the precious Talisman that was about to be fully activated, flew helplessly into mid-air.

"Ah—!"

The extreme pain and shock made Senior Brother Zhong's scream half a beat late.

Lin Yuan gave him no chance.

With a thought, the spinning frost sword drew a cold, deathly arc in the air and slashed out again.

The sword's edge whistled past.

Senior Brother Zhong subconsciously covered his gushing neck, his eyes filled with disbelief.

He fell straight backward.

Thud.

The corpse hit the ground, stirring up a circle of cold dust.

After killing Senior Brother Zhong, Lin Yuan didn't pause for a moment. He turned his body, his cold gaze falling on another battle.

The young man from Hundred Beasts Mountain was already locked in an inextricable battle with Xue Linglong and Lan Caier. Now, seeing his Senior Brother instantly killed, his mind was greatly shaken, revealing a fatal flaw.

Lin Yuan urged his Flying Sword, which shot out like a peal of thunder.

With just one sword strike, the spiritual light protecting the young man was shattered, and cold Sword Qi penetrated his body, severely damaging his Meridians.

Xue Linglong seized this fleeting opportunity, and the black Qi from her yin soul banner surged. Countless vengeful spirits let out sharp shrieks, instantly drowning the young man whose Divine Soul was unstable.

The mournful wails stopped abruptly.

In an instant, only the woman in beast hide remained on the field.

The instant tragic deaths of her two fellow disciples completely terrified her, draining her of all will to fight.

A fierce glint flashed in her eyes. She bit her tongue hard and chanted incantations.

The poisonous spider, as large as a millstone, that was entangled with Ji Hanyou in front of her, suddenly trembled, and then its entire body swelled wildly like a balloon.

Boom!

The violent explosion stirred up a sky full of foul-smelling green venom, forcing the caught-off-guard Ji Hanyou back dozens of feet.

Using the self-detonation of her Spirit Beast as cover, the woman unhesitatingly pulled out a yellowish Earth Evasion Talisman and slapped it hard on her leg.

An Escape Light lit up, and she transformed into a stream of light, fleeing frantically into the distance.

However, a withered figure appeared out of thin air like a ghost directly in her escape path.

It was Lin Yuan.

He seemed to have anticipated it.

The woman only saw a cold sword light coming straight at her, instantly filling her entire vision.

Then, her consciousness plunged into eternal darkness.

Lin Yuan withdrew his Flying Sword and walked forward expressionlessly, collecting all three Storage Pouches, along with the demon soul talisman that had fallen to the ground.

Xue Linglong's face was still pale, but she still forced herself to activate the yin soul banner, drawing out the Divine Souls of the other two as well, nourishing the main soul within the banner.

Lan Caier, on the other hand, released a plump, snow-white worm.

The worm landed on the corpses, opened its mouthparts, and, like sucking jelly, devoured the blood and flesh essence of the three Cultivators and several Yao Beasts in just a few breaths, leaving behind only shriveled skin.

This scene made Ji Hanyou, who was standing nearby, frown slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

After cleaning up the battlefield, the four quickly returned to the temporary Immortal Cave that Lin Yuan had opened.

Xue Linglong and Lan Caier took Medicinal Pills and immediately sat cross-legged to circulate their Qi and heal their injuries.

Ji Hanyou, meanwhile, suppressed all emotions and respectfully guarded the entrance of the Immortal Cave, acting as a protector.

Lin Yuan didn't delay, dumping everything from the three Storage Pouches all at once.

Clatter.

A pile of shimmering items, glowing with spiritual light, formed an alluring small mountain under the firelight.

These three individuals had managed to survive in Demon Falling Valley until now, and their gains were indeed quite substantial.

Lin Yuan's gaze swept over them, and even with his Heart-Nature, his breathing quickened slightly.

The netherworld grass he had been yearning for was not just one, but a full six stalks!

Each stalk was of sufficient age and full of medicinal properties.

And the other main ingredient, the purple firmament ape heart flower, also had three stalks.

Although he didn't have the Pill Formula for the foundation establishment pill yet and couldn't determine the specific ratios and dosages, based on his experience as a Fifth-Grade Alchemist, these Materials were definitely enough!

Aside from these main and auxiliary Spiritual Materials for refining the foundation establishment pill, the remaining items in the Storage Pouches were mostly miscellaneous items belonging to beast tamers.

Some oddly shaped insect eggs, and several large bags of blood food made from Yao Beast flesh.

The only thing that caught Lin Yuan's eye for a longer look was a Jade Slip recording various spiritual insect and Spirit Beast illustrated guides, which greatly broadened his knowledge.

Of course, the biggest gain was the Gale Eagle demon soul talisman that he had cut down with his sword.

After organizing all the spoils of war by category, Lin Yuan finally looked up.

Under the effect of the Medicinal Pills, Xue Linglong and Lan Caier's injuries had stabilized, and their auras had calmed down considerably.

"How did the people from Hundred Beasts Mountain target you?"

Lan Caier opened her eyes, a trace of lingering fear still in her captivating peach blossom eyes.

"After being chased by those Bone-Corroding Demon Worms and getting separated from you, we exerted tremendous effort to shake off the swarm, but we also sustained serious injuries as a result."

"Later, the two of us ventured together, and things went relatively smoothly. Just a few days ago, we accidentally discovered a hidden place covered by Restrictions, where many netherworld grass grew. We didn't expect to run into that group from Hundred Beasts Mountain."

"They were numerous and powerful, and they even commanded several fierce Spirit Beasts. The two of us were no match at all. Our Spiritual Plants were stolen, and they chased us all the way... If we hadn't met you..."

Lin Yuan nodded, understanding the situation.

He swept his gaze over the three women, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.

"Linglong, your injuries are the most severe. Heal here with peace of mind."

"Cai'er, Hanyou, come with me to the inner room. I have important matters to discuss with you."

Xue Linglong was slightly startled, then obediently nodded.

Lin Yuan stood up and led Lan Caier and Ji Hanyou into the stone chamber deep within the Immortal Cave.

A moment later, faint, strange sounds, deliberately suppressed, vaguely emanated from the stone chamber.

Xue Linglong, guarding outside, listened to the indistinct sounds, and her already pale pretty face uncontrollably flushed with a captivating blush.

She mumbled softly.

"Bah! You Old Pervert!"

Despite her words, an inexplicable surge of indescribable bitterness and envy rose within her heart.