121: The Su family’s blood cultivation and ancient heavenly Dao patterns.
The previous explosion was merely a diversion by the enemy.
Their true objective was the center of Cloud City, where the statue is located, which is also the core of the city's protective Formation.
As long as Li Yan's statue is shattered and the Formation core within it is destroyed, Cloud City will lose its greatest barrier.
At that time, countless Blood Cultivators would be able to descend from the sky without restraint and capture Cultivators in Cloud City as slaves!
Seeing the urgent situation, Nangong Zhaoxue and Su Mo were about to return to reinforce, but unexpectedly, the enemy's tactics came one after another!
As a blood teleportation Formation appeared in the very center of Cloud City, the Blood Cultivators' offensive against Vermillion Bird Avenue intensified.
The Blood Cultivators released Spells, and dark red blood impacted Vermillion Bird Avenue.
At this moment, Nangong Zhaoxue and Su Mo, these two Sect Masters, had only two choices.
One, stabilize Vermillion Bird Avenue and watch helplessly as the enemies appeared in Cloud City through the teleportation Formation.
Two, abandon Vermillion Bird Avenue and retreat to the center of Cloud City.
No matter which they chose, they would watch helplessly as Cloud City was overrun by Blood Cultivators.
In desperation, Nangong Zhaoxue looked at Su Mo.
"Su Mo, hurry back to reinforce! I will do my best to buy you time."
In the current situation, they could only divide their forces.
One person would try to delay time at Vermillion Bird Avenue, while the other would fight quickly to seal that teleportation gate.
However, dividing forces would inevitably weaken their defenses, potentially leading to them being defeated one by one.
But now…
There was no time for them to hesitate; they had to make a decision quickly.
"Nangong Zhaoxue, wait for me to return! Don't die!"
Su Mo glanced at her arch-rival; although they often disagreed, they both inherited from the same Holy Master after all.
Though their Sword Sect and Tianshu Hall had a healthy competition, there was also a tacit understanding between them.
They both had a sense of mutual appreciation.
If the city fell, their fate would likely be worse than anyone else's.
blood magic cultivators would not easily kill them but would torment them through their Physical Body and Soul.
No matter what, they had to hold on; there was no retreat!
Nangong Zhaoxue began to pour all her Qi into Vermillion Bird Avenue, resisting the external enemy's attacks.
Su Mo, on the other hand, rose and flew towards the city, looking at the statue standing in the very center of Cloud City.
"First Generation Holy Master, please protect us!"
"The Golden Body Avatar that just appeared must be an auspicious sign of the Holy Master's protection!"
Recalling the Golden Body Avatar that had just appeared among the crowd, Su Mo felt that it must be a sign of descent.
Meanwhile, chaos also erupted within Cloud City.
A large number of blood magic cultivators appeared on Vermillion Bird Avenue through the blood teleportation Formation.
Civilians were used as Materials to reinforce the Formation, and countless corpses were piled next to the Formation.
Cultivators from Tianshu Hall, arriving from all directions, attempted to launch an attack to destroy this blood teleportation Formation.
The entire city was in disarray.
And Li Yan?
Taking advantage of the chaos, no one noticed him.
Li Yan raised his hand to retract the Golden Body Avatar he had released, simultaneously absorbing a mass of Bloodline pollution.
As the Golden Body Avatar shrank, the blood mist was also compressed, eventually forming a blood-colored treasure pearl.
The treasure pearl Li Yan held in his hand at this moment was beautiful yet extremely dangerous.
The Bloodline pollution within it was enough to cause the death of tens of thousands of Cultivators.
He did not hesitate and swallowed such a dangerous item in one gulp.
Host has devoured the concentrated Bloodline essence, and side effects are being transformed, increasing Cultivation...
Your Cultivation has increased to Golden Core Stage Sixth Layer!
Li Yan swallowed this highly toxic concentrated essence, and his Cultivation began to surge, his body filled with inexhaustible energy.
After preventing the spread of Bloodline pollution, Li Yan looked back at Vermillion Bird Avenue behind him.
"Just dealt with the pollution, and now there's another teleportation Formation."
"It seems these blood magic cultivators have been planning for a long time; their plans are one after another."
First, attack Vermillion Bird Avenue to attract the attention of the city's Cultivators.
Then, create pollution here at the North Gate, causing panic.
Subsequently, open a teleportation Formation in the city center, allowing a large number of blood magic cultivators to pour in.
If he were still hiding his strength at this point, it would not be a wise move.
Once all the Cultivators were dead, he would be even less likely to escape the Blood Cultivators' pursuit.
Right now, he needed to seal that teleportation Formation as quickly as possible.
Without hesitation, Li Yan summoned the blood glass treasure lotus lantern, calling forth 64 shadows, and surged towards Vermillion Bird Avenue.
As Li Yan arrived, he saw Su Mo leading a group of Elders, engaged in battle with the Blood Cultivators.
One of the Blood Cultivators wore black and red robes, his white hair flowing, his face ferocious.
"Su Mo! You traitor of the Su Family!"
That white-haired youth seemed to be from the Su Family.
Su Mo looked at her former relatives and friends, her eyes filled with hatred.
"Our Su Family ancestors originally produced several Immortal Emperors."
"How could you abandon Cultivation just because the family head degenerated?"
"Who exactly is the traitor of the Su Family? Don't you understand?"
However, the white-haired Blood Cultivator laughed maniacally.
"The era of Cultivators has long passed. You Cultivators are stubborn and are still pursuing the illusory path of Cultivation."
"Foolish! Pedantic! Old-fashioned! Incapable of adapting!"
Clearly, in the eyes of the Blood Cultivators, Cultivation? That was simply nonsense!
The white-haired Blood Cultivator raised his arm and shouted, "Watch closely! I am already at the Peak of the Feather Transformation Realm! As long as I devour a few more Cultivators, I can Ascend to the Upper Realm!"
Hearing these words, Li Yan, who was rushing from a distance, froze for a moment.
What?
One can Ascend at the Feather Transformation Realm?
Logically speaking, a Cultivator can only Ascend to White Jade Capital after going through Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Soul Transformation, Void Refining, Body Integration, and Mahayana.
There are eight major Realms to Breakthrough during this period.
And what did that Su Family Blood Cultivator say? He could Feather Transformation and Ascend?
How many Realms are there in that process?
Blood Condensation, Blood Movement, Blood Core, Blood Cocoon, Feather Transformation...
There are only five Realms in total, and one can Ascend to the Upper Realm by breaking through to the sixth Realm?
This was a bit too much of a deviant Dao; skipping three Realms to Ascend?
Li Yan felt something was strange when he heard this.
Meanwhile, Su Mo's relatives, the Su Family Blood Cultivators, had sinister smiles on their faces.
"Good niece, as long as you abandon the darkness and return to the Su Family."
"We will definitely not use you for Alchemy, and we will teach you how to Cultivate Blood Law."
"With your Soul Transformation Stage Cultivation, if you switch to Blood Law, you will Ascend immediately!"
Facing her uncle's temptation, Su Mo was unmoved.
"Those whose Dao differs cannot work together!"
The Su Family Blood Cultivator showed a disappointed expression upon hearing this.
"Since that's the case, I can only kill you to help your uncle ascend!"
"I watched you grow up, and I personally raised you."
"Niece, do you know how painful it will be for me to kill you?"
That uncle's eyes held compassionate sorrow, yet a sinister smile hung on his lips, his facial expression giving a strong visual impact.
But just as they were about to make their move, Li Yan's 64 shadows had already surrounded them.
He softly chanted, "Nirvana Golden Body, Heavenly Ancient Dao Pattern."