Under normal circumstances, the probability of two different traveling parties encountering each other in the vast, boundless chaos of the void is negligible, unless they are seeking a specific opportunity.
Qingyao Immortal Venerable knew this place was hidden, but after such a long time, it was not impossible that other powerful beings might have found it.
Moreover, now was the moment when this precious treasure was emerging. With the disturbance of the heavenly secrets, it was not entirely impossible for other prying eyes to be drawn here. However, Qingyao Immortal Venerable would never back down.
“Where did this demon come from? Tired of living?”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable snorted coldly, and an immense sword aura surged up, wrapping around the ashen hand and shattering it into pieces, dispersing it into the void.
At the same time, the stunning beauty behind Qing Muling formed a hand seal, and a giant hand, glowing with radiant light, reached out and grabbed the formation flag, swiftly pulling it back.
By the time the opponent reacted, the formation flag had already disappeared into the starship.
“How dare you!”
A rough, thunderous voice roared in anger, and a black, spiked mace, exuding a menacing and bloodthirsty aura, flew out from the chaos. It expanded to a size of a thousand miles, enveloped in thick blood clouds, and smashed down towards the starship.
Under the suffocating pressure, the surrounding chaotic tides were pushed away, creating a void with a diameter of nearly ten thousand miles.
“Nice treasure, but too ugly.”
Qing Muling glanced at it and immediately recognized it as a top-grade innate spirit treasure, but it only had twenty-nine innate Harmony inscriptions, incomparable to the sword in Qingyao Immortal Venerable’s hand. Moreover, the attacker’s cultivation level was far inferior to hers.
“Junior Brother, can I borrow this?”
The silent girl in the green dress beside him spoke, her sweet and clear voice slightly ethereal.
“Of course.”
Qing Muling nodded, releasing the fortune seal from within his body. She took it and infused it with magical power, causing a golden-purple barrier to form around the starship. The menacing mace struck it, creating ripples but showing no signs of breaking.
On the other side, Qingyao Immortal Venerable’s fierce attacks forced the opponent into a corner. After dozens of exchanges, he couldn’t hold on and had to reveal his true form from the depths of the chaotic tides.
It was a tall, burly middle-aged cultivator with a dignified and handsome appearance, thick eyebrows, and large eyes, wearing a dark red robe. His eyes flashed with sharp light, and a black crane-feather fan floated beside him, emitting a soft glow to fend off the chaotic tides and Qingyao Immortal Venerable’s sword aura.
Beside him were a heavily armored, dragon-headed warrior and a young man in feathered clothes, who looked impressive but had a somewhat dull expression.
Qing Muling understood that this was a Quasi Holy Emperor who had severed two of his avatars, and he was not a human cultivator. In the Great Void, he was an ancient monster, but still no match for Qingyao Immortal Venerable.
“Friend, relying on your divine abilities to rob us? Isn’t this too much?”
He said coldly, his eyes narrowing as he scrutinized the starship. The human female cultivator in front of him was terrifyingly powerful, forcing him to be cautious.
However, the formation flag was extraordinary, a rare find in his life, and he had no intention of giving it up easily.
Qingyao Immortal Venerable almost laughed in anger. “You attacked first! Didn’t you see how much effort I put into killing the chaotic beast guarding the treasure? And you want to snatch it away? Have some shame!”
The red-robed cultivator’s face changed slightly, and he said coldly, “Treasure belongs to the virtuous! Since I happened upon this opportunity, it should be mine. If you don’t want to die, you’d better hand it over!”
The depths of the chaotic void were perilous, and opportunities were rare. This treasure was obviously extraordinary, worthy of being a clan’s sacred artifact. How could he let it go?
Whether he was snatching someone else’s treasure didn’t matter. The bigger fist was the truth. As long as he killed the starship’s owner, he would be right, and all benefits would be his.
“Is that so? Let’s see if you have the ability to kill me!”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable laughed coldly, and with a wave of her hand, ethereal musical notes filled the void, and soft golden light appeared. Her aura rapidly increased, soon reaching a level that made the red-robed cultivator’s face change.
This was the stunning beauty behind Qing Muling making her move. The zither in her hand was an exceptional innate spirit treasure, capable of greatly enhancing the target’s combat power and providing various buffs. It could even benefit multiple people, making it a rare weapon in group battles.
“May I ask your name? I am an elder of the Ancient Azure Dragon Clan…”
The red-robed cultivator said in a deep voice, clearly trying to buy time.
“Enough talk, it’s time to die!”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable said coldly, not wanting to waste time with such trash. She unleashed a torrent of sword light, clashing with the mace, creating countless sparks and thunderous explosions. The chaotic void was torn apart by the raging storm, and the aftermath spread for millions of miles.
The two avatars beside the red-robed cultivator also joined the fight, each summoning several spirit treasures. For a moment, they were evenly matched with Qingyao Immortal Venerable.
Of course, this was only temporary. His cultivation level was inferior to Qingyao Immortal Venerable’s, and the spirit treasures used for his avatars were not of high quality. Their combat power was not on the same level, and without special means, defeat was only a matter of time.
“Junior Brother, you don’t need to intervene, just watch!”
The stunning beauty said to Qing Muling with a serious expression. She was worried that the opponent might recognize the Harmony Creation Blue Lotus, which could lead to serious consequences if the news leaked. Although the possibility was slim, it was better to be cautious.
“Understood.”
Qing Muling agreed. With the elder’s level, Qingyao Immortal Venerable could handle him alone.
He examined the newly acquired formation flag. This innate spirit treasure had thirty-three complete Harmony inscriptions, far superior to the fortune seal and the Li Feng Star Cloud Tower in the sect. No wonder the chaotic beast guarding it was so dangerous.
If it weren’t for the combination of Qing Muling and Qingyao Immortal Venerable, others might not only fail to obtain the treasure but also lose their lives to the chaotic beast.
The flag’s surface was covered with countless stars, forming a grand and complex array, exuding a profound Dao Rhyme and commanding the stars with supreme authority.
“If this treasure replaces the Li Feng Star Cloud Tower as the core of the sect’s Mountain Protection Array, even the Dao Court’s Star River Jade Pool Cauldron would be inferior!” The stunning beauty sighed.
“Indeed, but for now, Senior Sister, you should refine it.”
Qing Muling said. With the help of this formation flag, Qingyao Immortal Venerable might be able to deal with the elder more quickly.
The chaotic void was full of dangers. Who knew if there were other lurking threats waiting to strike? Throughout the long years, many powerful beings had met their end due to a moment of carelessness.
The stunning beauty nodded, took the formation flag, and quickly refined it. Infusing it with magical power, the void was filled with wind and thunder, and starlight covered the sky, creating a suffocating pressure.
Centered on the starship, a vast area was bathed in soft starlight, extending for tens of millions of miles. Countless strands of tangible, colorful starlight fell from the chaotic tides, enveloping the elder, who had no time to react, into a serene and magnificent starry realm.
“This is… the end…”
The elder felt a strong sense of foreboding. Having lived long enough, he immediately recognized the power of this treasure, far beyond his current ability to resist.
Sure enough, the surrounding void became increasingly stagnant, and the terrifying pressure, heavier than ancient stars, slowly crushed down. Even the elder, known for his strong body, felt his bones creak under the strain, his tall frame bending.
The stunning beauty’s cultivation was enough to unleash the full power of the formation flag. Within its domain, dominated by the power of the stars, all other forces would be repelled, suppressed, or even devoured, unless one had far superior cultivation to the flag’s wielder.
“Friend, let’s talk this over…”
The elder softened his tone, while simultaneously summoning a white jade ruler, an octagonal palace lantern, and a string of shimmering beads. His two avatars followed suit, throwing out various spirit treasures and talismans to withstand the crushing pressure.
But these spirit treasures were far inferior to the formation flag. After barely holding on for a few breaths, they dimmed and cracked, retreating with mournful cries.
“Friend, I was reckless and offended you. Please calm your anger… we can discuss this!”
The elder said helplessly, realizing he was outmatched and unable to escape. He had no choice but to surrender, or he would lose his life.
“Too late to beg for mercy now!”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable sneered. She had seen too many of these cowardly types, and she was unmoved.
“Friend, we have no personal grudge…”
The elder tried to persuade her, but she continued her relentless attacks, forcing him into a corner.
“Don’t push me! If you force me, I’ll take you down with me!”
The elder, seeing no hope, became enraged and prepared to use his last resort.
“Who are you trying to scare?”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable sneered, her sword aura relentless, leaving him no chance to escape or self-destruct.
Moments later, the elder, exhausted, could no longer hold on. His last protective spirit treasure shattered under the sword aura, and with a final, agonized scream, his body was torn apart, golden blood spraying everywhere.
His two avatars met the same fate, their heads severed by the sword light.
Ten breaths later, the battle was over.
“I heard the dragon clan was wealthy, but it seems that’s not the case!”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable rummaged through the elder’s storage artifacts, sounding disappointed.
In fact, the storage artifacts contained many treasures: top-grade spirit crystals, high-level pills, spirit treasures, rare materials from the chaotic void, and more. But to Qingyao Immortal Venerable, these were nothing special.
“Well, it’s still a gain. Keep it.”
She handed the storage artifacts to Qing Muling. Given his current cultivation level, these were quite valuable.
Moreover, with the elder gone, the Azure Dragon Clan in the Great Void would be vulnerable, possibly facing defeat or even extinction in future calamities.
“Senior Sister, your fortune has increased again. It seems your Three Corpses Avatar will soon be perfected!”
Qing Muling said, observing Qingyao Immortal Venerable. The increase in her fortune was significant, bringing various tangible and intangible benefits.
“Indeed, but it’s mainly thanks to you, Junior Brother!”
Qingyao Immortal Venerable smiled, hugging and kissing him. Since he agreed to marry her as his Dao Companion, she had gained countless benefits, even her stagnant cultivation showed signs of progress.
And this was just the beginning. In the future, her cultivation could rival or even surpass the Grand Palace Master of Phoenix Palace, and possibly even the master of Origin Star Palace.
The starship continued its high-speed journey through the chaotic void, racing towards the next important opportunity.
Qing Muling occasionally manifested the Harmony Creation Blue Lotus, using it to sense and deduce the surrounding void, killing any chaotic beasts they encountered and collecting treasures along the way.
“Hey? What’s that?”
As the starship sped through the chaotic void, they saw a massive, luxurious ship in the distance. The ship’s dark golden barrier blocked the chaotic tides, and it bore the ancient and majestic emblem of the Ji family.
Inside the ship, a clear and melodious female voice, like the sound of heavenly music, said, “It seems to be the aura of an innate spirit treasure. I wonder whose vehicle it is?”
“Let me see!”
In the lavish cabin, Ji Qingluan gracefully moved to a magnificent Nine-Dragon Sky Observation Mirror, her beautiful eyes fixed on the distant giant blue lotus.
Seeing the blue lotus, Ji Qingluan’s face changed dramatically, her voluptuous body trembling as if struck by lightning.
“Is this… the legendary Harmony Creation Treasure? This aura… it must be!”
Her voice trembled with excitement.
“Harmony Creation Treasure? Are you sure, Aunt?”
The dazzling twin sisters beside her asked, their hearts racing.
If they could find a Harmony Creation Treasure in the chaotic void, it would be a great achievement for the family. If they could obtain it, the Ji family could rise to prominence, even ruling the Great Void.
“Most likely!”
Ji Qingluan tried to calm herself, taking deep breaths, her ample chest heaving.
“Chase it immediately. I want to see what this Harmony Creation Treasure looks like, and whether it has an owner!”
She commanded with authority, determined to seize the treasure if possible.