Chapter 1013: Dao Foundation (Part 2)

The colorful, fragmented Sword Qi spewed forth from the gourd, dense and interwoven, forming a net of Sword Qi that forcibly tore through the crimson demon fog in front.

Taking advantage of the brief moment of life-giving opportunity created by the Sword Qi, the white-robed Daoist retreated explosively, instantly escaping the encirclement of the demon fog, barely stabilizing himself in mid-air, his heart still in shock, just as he was about to raise his hand to summon back the trapped Golden Snake Sword.

Below, at the heart of the island, the cow-python opened and closed its massive jaw, spitting out words in human speech, its voice hoarse and rough, full of utter mockery:

“Pretentious thing! Shedding your demon form, disguising in a Daoist robe, and refining a Flying Sword, you dare to claim to be a Sword Immortal?”

“Veiled in demon aura, do you truly think you’ve transcended from demon to Dao?”

“With just your ability, you dare covet the fortune I’ve guarded for years? Today, I will tear apart your fake celestial facade!”

Upon hearing this, the Daoist’s eyes instantly turned crimson, his voice hoarse:

“Seeking death!!”

At this moment, the gentle Dao Rhyme around him shattered violently, the golden light around him turning vicious and wild!

His originally upright human features began to distort and transform, dense snow-white fur sprouting beneath his skin, bones cracking, his body swelling!

Bam—!!

The human form completely vanished!

A towering white ape, a hundred feet tall, with a snow-white body and sharp fangs, magnificently imposing, appeared with a thunderous presence!

The cow-python, seeing this, widened its python eyes, sneered:

“So it turns out to be a wild monkey from the mountains!”

“The human saying is so true, a monkey in a hat pretends to be human! Ridiculous, ridiculous!!”

Roar!!

The white ape’s ferocity fully erupted, a domineering roar echoing through the sky.

In the next instant, its enormous body leapt into the air to attack, carrying a hurricane and overwhelming brute force, it crushed down with reckless abandon!

“Do you think I’m afraid of you!!”

The cow-python’s crimson body soared into the air, its body stirring the sky with toxic mists and demon winds, colliding violently with the white ape!

Rumble!!

Rumble!!

Every clash triggered massive tremors on the island, terrifying aftershocks sweeping in all directions!

Mountains of stone collapsed, shattered, and subsided in response.

The ancient trees on the island were all snapped in half, turning to powder, stones and dust soaring to the sky!

The once stable island couldn’t withstand such a top-tier battle, collapsing and sinking at a speed visible to the eye.

Reef rocks crumbled, earth veins snapped, the raging sea water inundated the shore, the once thriving isolated island turned into a desolate ruin in an instant!

“What a formidable physique!”

The cow-python grew increasingly terrified as the battle progressed, it had fortuitous encounters in its early years, its bloodline regressed, its physical body extraordinarily robust, on par with an ordinary Flood Dragon!

Yet at this moment, in front of this white ape, its once-proud unparalleled corporeal form was completely overwhelmed!

The white ape’s physique was naturally impeccable, like an indestructible Vajra, it remained unscathed by toxic scale strikes, toxic miasma corrosion, or python tail whips, not a single white strand of fur was broken!

By contrast, every punch and palm from the white ape crushed the void, shattering all things!

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

The gigantic palm repeatedly slapped, tore, and crushed, each blow numbing the cow-python’s muscles and bones, its blood and qi surged.

The red scales, as hard as mystical gold, were shattered, crushed, and peeled off piece by piece!

Fragmented scale shards filled the air, mixed with scarlet demon blood falling into the sea, the once clear sea water instantly dyed a startling, eye-piercing red!

The cow-python’s heart was rocked with tremendous shock, horrified and incredulous, full of confusion and fear:

“How can this be possible!!”

“This white ape, what exactly is its bloodline?!”

As the two demons fought to the death, the battle at its climax!

Buzz—!!

A sudden blazing sun rose in the distant southwest sky!

Boundless Spirit Light surged into the sky, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi madly converged, roaring, rushing towards the southwestern region!

At this moment,

Whether it was the fierce-fighting white ape or the retreating cow-python, both were shocked to the core, simultaneously looking towards the southwest sky.

“This phenomenon?”

“Someone is breaking through to the Dao Foundation Realm!!”

“Such a strong aura! Could it be a True Inheritor of an Immortal Sect or Demon Sect?”

Niu Python’s mind turned rapidly, immediately softening its aggression, quickly yielded, and spoke in a deep voice seeking peace:

“White Ape Daoist, stop!”

“The Southwest has changed!”

“I am willing to yield the opportunities of this place, you and I cease battle and make peace, each taking a step back, to avoid mutual destruction and benefiting others!”

But at this moment, the White Ape seemed completely dominated by cruelty, its eyes growing ever redder, its assault becoming increasingly savage and domineering!

The more it battled, the braver it became!

Finally, it seized the opportunity!

Boom!!

Two massive hands covered in white fur tightly gripped Niu Python’s enormous head and tail!

“Rip for me!!”

The roar reverberated through the void!

Crack—!!

Niu Python’s huge crimson demon body was forcibly torn apart by the White Ape in mid-air!

Blood sprayed like a fountain, the sky was drenched with crimson demon blood, furiously crashing into the sea surface, thoroughly dyeing the surrounding vast ocean red, the stench overwhelming!

The massive python body broke into two pieces, heavily falling into the tumultuous sea water, struggling desperately, the sea surface churned with bloody waves.

The White Ape followed, diving down, fiercely biting and devouring, swallowing all of Niu Python’s remaining flesh, demon bones, and demon core.

After a moment, Niu Python was completely devoured, no bones left!

Time quietly passed, the sea surface gradually calmed, leaving only a stretch of crimson sea water.

The White Ape stood on the sea surface, its violent fierce aura slowly retracting, its hundred-zhang giant body rapidly shrinking and transforming.

White light flowed, reshaping its form, quickly returning to the elegant figure of the white-robed Daoist from before.

However, now his expression was extremely unpleasant:

“The backlash is getting stronger!!”

“Such a small verbal provocation, yet it made me lose my rationality.”

The white-robed Daoist raised his gaze toward the island center, casually waved his hand, uprooting the Spirit Tree bearing three High Grade fire pears.

Then, he gritted his teeth!

The fire pear treasure tree wrapped in his palm transformed into an extremely concentrated brilliant Sword Light, streaking swiftly toward the source of the phenomenon.

…

The closer to the Southwest, the more majestic and terrifying the aura of Heaven and Earth became.

The Spiritual Qi circulating in the air was no longer the usual blue-white color, entirely transformed into pure, scorching gold-red flowing light.

The scorching sun bathed the sea, causing the water to steam, even the high-altitude fierce winds turned into warm, fiery air.

From afar, at the end of the world.

A towering and boundless Flame Divine Mountain rose from the ground, standing abruptly on the vast land.

The entire mountain was crimson and translucent, blazing flames rose and surrounded it, endless fire rhyme soared to the sky, rays of light hung from the peak, Dao Patterns faintly appearing.

As Yuan Hong approached riding the sword, seeing the magnificent scene between the mountains, his eyes were even more shocked.

Only to see within the flame mountain rock crevices, clusters of golden sunflowers blooming fiercely, firelight swirling.

On the stone platform of the mountain terrace, clusters of red flaming Reishi broke through the soil, thriving and growing everywhere.

“Terrifying, too terrifying…”

Yuan Hong hovered in mid-air, heart spirit fiercely shaken, murmuring softly.

He had cultivated for a hundred years, and had the fortune to see some True Disciples of the Purple Mansion Major Sect from other paths break through the Dao Foundation.

Yet compared to the grand scene before him with this Flame Divine Mountain, those spectacles seemed dull and dim, completely incomparable.

“Surely someone with profound roots!”

“To encounter this on a secluded island, it’s my fortunate fate!”

“Perhaps the problem within me can be solved here.”

Thoughts flashed rapidly through Yuan Hong’s heart, he quickly tidied his Daoist robe properly, then descended from mid-air, his posture humble, tone solemn:

“Loose Cultivator Yuan Hong congratulates the senior on establishing the Dao Foundation, may your path be ever prosperous!”

After speaking, he raised his hand and presented the complete Spirit Tree of fire pear Spiritual Root, Spirit Light steadily supporting, as an offering, then again respectfully bowed and wished:

“This mere fire pear Spiritual Root is a token of respect, offering to the senior, wishing your Dao Foundation remains solid, your Immortal path smooth!”