Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 168 - 149: Detonation_2

After saying the words, he discarded the token and symbol on him, cupped his hands in salute, turned around, and drove the escape light away straightforwardly, without a hint of reluctance.

Du Bu Daoist remained expressionless, silent throughout, not preventing him, merely watching as his escape light departed.

After someone took the lead, several Foundation Establishment masters spoke up one after another, withdrawing from the Du Bu Alliance.

As of now—

This action had yet to begin, but the Du Bu Alliance had already split beforehand, with only less than ten Foundation Establishment masters remaining, excluding those members who had yet to arrive.

"Since you have chosen to stay, you are prepared to move with me."

Du Bu Daoist slowly opened his mouth, his gaze swept across the remaining people, his tone indifferent:

"Prepare yourselves, we will depart in fifteen minutes!"

...

Fang Continent, Cangjiang Water Mansion.

Lord Haihe sought out Zhang Yao again, with a smile on his face, evidently in a good mood:

"After reporting this matter, it immediately drew the attention of the high-levels of the Fuhai Sect."

"They are already preparing to investigate the related matters, and once Yu Wen Tai's embezzlement behavior is confirmed, several Golden Core Ancestors will be notified of it across the sects!"

As he spoke, his smile grew even brighter, saying:

"No matter how high Yu Wen Tai's position, how great his power, he is ultimately just a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator."

"Should it come to the Golden Core Ancestors, he certainly won't fare well, being removed is guaranteed!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yao couldn't help but nod slightly.

Previously, Celestial Treasure Tower could maintain a semi-independent status largely due to the mutual distrust and containment among the four major Golden Core powers.

But if the four families reach consensus and several Golden Core Ancestors act together, no one within the Da Li Territory can defy them.

"Then we should congratulate the Association Leader in advance."

Zhang Yao said, suddenly pausing, and frowned.

For some reason, an inexplicable feeling of unease arose within him, like oppressive clouds hanging over him.

This feeling last appeared in Qingyunfang City; the time before last, even further back to when Yu Wenze's army marched over the southern provinces.

"Hmm?"

Lord Haihe also noticed something amiss and instinctively asked:

"Qingxu, what's wrong?"

"I'm alright, just..."

Zhang Yao hesitated for a moment before speaking softly:

"I seem to have a vague premonition, I can't quite explain it."

"Oh?"

Lord Haihe was startled, then pondered:

"I've always heard that some people are naturally perceptive, even capable of sudden insights, yet I've never witnessed it myself."

Saying this, he also sensed something wrong and asked alertly:

"Has something changed? Is Yu Wen Tai taking countermeasures?"

"Perhaps, or maybe..."

Just as Zhang Yao spoke, an ear-piercing sound suddenly echoed throughout the Water Mansion.

"Enemy attack!"

Lord Baihe's anxious cries transmitted through the Water Mansion's array, accompanied by an earth-shattering roar.

"Boom!!"

Like a dam bursting, floodwaters sweeping through, the booming sound shook for hundreds of feet with huge waves rolling, water vapor steaming like a cloud waterfall.

The protective shield enveloping the entire Water Mansion was forcibly breached, the immense Cang River water crashing down, accompanied by massive amounts of swirling silt, creating an apocalyptic scene of sky collapsing and earth sinking.

"Pooh!"

Lord Haihe violently spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his face pale, a mix of shock and anger:

"Third grade Secret Treasure!! Who is it?!"

Only a third grade Secret Treasure, comparable to a Golden Core strike, could instantly break the grand array of Cangjiang Water Mansion, resulting in him being lightly injured due to the mental connection.

He never expected someone would wield a third grade Secret Treasure to attack the Haihe Association's headquarters, what kind of deep-seated hatred led to this?

"Master!"

Lord Baihe's weak voice, transmitted through the damaged array, filled with overwhelming urgency:

"It's Du Bu Alliance members... No, they're already inside!"

"Damn it!"

Lord Haihe instantly erupted in fury, a blood-red fury filling his eyes.

Not being in his own cave residence, the array core was being managed by his disciple, Lord Baihe. With the grand array destroyed, he suffered a minor injury, while Master Baihe could not escape severe harm!

"Go! Kill the Du Bu Alliance members!"

Lord Haihe drove the escape light, shooting forward in an instant, a faintly hideous expression surfacing:

"These disgusting sewer rats... deserve death!"

Zhang Yao followed with escape light, his expression filled with gravity, his mind racing:

"Third grade Secret Treasure... Du Bu Daoist's possession of a third grade Secret Treasure? Was it given by Yu Wen Tai?"

"It seems we underestimated this person... This situation doesn't look good."

His heart sank, his magical power ready to burst, prepared for a fierce battle.

He still had many interests within the Haihe Association yet to be fulfilled, and didn't want to give up just like that. If the fight becomes unwinnable, escaping remains an option.

...

Amidst the swirling silt at the riverbed, there lay a serene expanse.

A place shrouded in white light, opening up a waterless space, with Du Bu Daoist hovering above, gazing down at the ruins of the Water Mansion.

The outer array was shattered by the forceful impact, under the relentless crush of the immense river water, most structures in Cangjiang Water Mansion had already collapsed, and the arrays severely damaged.

Within the murky river water:

Seven or eight escape lights pierced through the water, progressing together, charging into the Cang River Water Mansion.

"The power of this third grade Secret Treasure is truly astounding."

Du Bu Daoist slowly withdrew his palm, watched as the half-remaining talisman burned out, his gaze profound.

"It's a pity, I only have one."

A sense of regret lingered in his heart.

Not knowing how he obtained this item, he subconsciously avoided thinking about it.

Since he left the sleeping palace, only one thought occupied his mind—to break through the Haihe Association and kill Lord Haihe at all costs!

It seemed accomplishing this goal was the only way to give his life meaning.

"Old Haihe..."

He took a step forward, his form instantly pierced through invisible space, taking serene steps amidst the immense pressure at the center of the river.

Upon careful observation, surrounding torrents couldn't touch his body, as if an invisible, slippery film clung to him.

"Boom..."

The surrounding currents slightly dissipated, Du Bu Daoist's Divine Thought captured the sounds of combat not far away.

"Finally showing up!"

A smile appeared on his face, he leapt swiftly, turning into a white rainbow light, instantly entering the ruins of the Water Mansion.

...

In the ruins of the Water Mansion.

Amidst intense booming sounds and flashing lights, the surrounding buildings were completely reduced to rubble.

When Zhang Yao and Lord Haihe arrived hurriedly, they saw Peng Yue Xian, Fairy Yuan Meng, Master Cang'er, and Duanyu frantically resisting the encirclement.

Opposing them were eight Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Du Bu Alliance, with two leading figures in their middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

"Die, hahahaha..."

A brawny man with a rugged face and bristling beard rampaged across the battlefield, laughing wildly, momentarily unstoppable. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

With a single punch or kick, he could effortlessly smash a Spiritual Artifact away, and the Daoist techniques cast upon him left no mark, forcing Fairy Yuan Meng to retreat repeatedly, unable to compete.

Another solemn-looking old man seemed even more bizarre, standing still without anyone striking him, as if he were invisible.

Opposite him, Peng Yue Xian appeared drunk, his face flushed, staggering, his magical power chaotic, struggling even to control his Spiritual Artifact.

With these two leading, combined with a surprise attack, they dominated the battle, forcing the Haihe Association side into full defense.

"Body Cultivator! Soul Cultivator!"

Zhang Yao's gaze condensed, instantly recognizing the martial schools of the burly man and the old man.

These two cultivation paths deviated from the orthodox Immortal Dao, their strength often surpassing their peers, with exceptional Body Refining Cultivators from both paths occasionally achieving invincible status at the same level.

Only in a place with diverse backgrounds like the Du Bu Alliance could one find middle-stage Foundation Establishment Soul Cultivators and Body Cultivators.

"Divine Soul Dao Skill? Body Refining Cultivator?"

Lord Haihe scanned the scene, similarly assessing the situation, then decisively declared:

"Leave the Soul Cultivator to me, you delay that Body Refining Cultivator!"