In fact, Ji Yuan alone was not very confident that he could keep Qiong. Although he was not familiar with Qiong's appearance, Qiong now looked more like a large dragon corpse worm that had just begun to transform and move towards Qiong.
However, that kind of filthy evil spirit that smelled like water and was rotten also contained a powerful water elemental energy. The Qilin has been fond of eating dragons since ancient times, and the disaster of dragon corpse worms is also a secret among the dragon clan. The amount of water elemental energy that it can mobilize is very exaggerated, and that rotten evil spirit is also full of the same rotten elemental energy.
Although the Samadhi True Fire can burn almost everything, Ji Yuan also understands that there is no magical power in the world that is so strong that there is no means to restrain it. At least the theory of the Five Elements is still there. The water element energy may be difficult to defeat the Samadhi True Fire when it is strong to a certain extent, but the Qilin can definitely resist the Samadhi True Fire and will not be too embarrassed.
In such a hurry and without any preparation, it was impossible to kill the monster by relying solely on Ji Yuan. Although the Immortal Binding Rope was magical, it was difficult for a cultivator who had reached the true level to be trapped to death with it.
To deal with the Qilin in its current state, the most effective means are not only the Samadhi True Fire, but also the Thunder Curse. Unfortunately, the Imperial Thunder Curse has not yet recovered its vitality, and using it now will damage the foundation of the Thunder Curse.
As for the already perfected sword formation, it was simply too powerful. Ji Yuan did not want to expose this shocking killing move for a corrupt monster. To put it bluntly, this monster was not worthy of it.
However, Ji Yuan was not worried because he had Xiezhi there, even though the Xiezhi in front of him could not be considered the entirety of its true spirit in the world.
Even if it is not certain whether killing the Xiezhi in front of him is equivalent to wiping out its living soul like the last time he eliminated Zhu Yan, it will at least make the opponent feel extremely uncomfortable, because the Xiezhi's style is simple and rough, beating up and then swallowing.
Moreover, Ji Yuan's swordsmanship is extremely powerful to begin with, and it has reached a higher level after he comprehended the sword formation. It is difficult to guarantee the complete destruction of the Xiezhi, but it is not difficult to destroy its body. At most, he can allow part of its true spirit to escape. That depends on the ability of the Xiezhi.
"Roar-"
The roar of Xiezhi seemed more powerful than that of Huo. A strong demonic aura rose into the sky, and the body of Xiezhi continued to expand along with the demonic aura.
"No, it's impossible. How could you be here? How could you be so energetic?"
The ferocious beast's mind was shaken, and even its own vitality was dissipated. Ji Yuan would certainly not let go of this opportunity.
"Fellow Daoist Xie, I will give you another helping hand."
At this moment, Ji Yuan raised his left hand, and the Qingteng Sword flew into his hand. Then he grabbed the hilt with his right hand and drew the sword out.
“Zheng—”
The sword light flashed from Jiyuan's hand like a long whip, and he slashed the beast in half with a diagonal sword. At the same time, he flew to the sky and pushed the sword forward, and the sword energy was like mercury pouring down on the ground, covering the remaining body of the beast.
The next moment, Ji Yuan made a sword gesture with his left hand and swung the sword with his right hand.
Brush, brush, brush…
The sword energy of the immortal sword, carrying powerful sword intent, was like splitting light and shadow, instantly splitting the body of the monster into dozens of pieces.
Ji Yuan held the magic sword in his hand and twisted it gently.
“Buzz—”
The immortal sword made a loud sound, and the remaining body of the monster was directly shattered by the sword energy.
It seemed that the Xiezhi was trying to endure so many sword attacks from Ji Yuan, and was willing to take this opportunity to split itself up and escape with its true spirit even if it was injured. After all, to the Xiezhi, the Xiezhi was far more terrifying than Ji Yuan, but the speed of Ji Yuan's sword and the strength of his swordsmanship definitely exceeded its expectations.
The Immortal Binding Rope had now turned into golden rope shadows all over the sky. Ropes like afterimages kept twisting in the air, and from time to time, a long whip-like sound was lashed out, whipping back some small pieces of the monster.
"Xiezhi, what are you waiting for?"
Ji Yuan had already returned the sword to its sheath, but found that the Xiezhi was still motionless in the air. When the latter heard what Ji Yuan said, the corner of his mouth could not help but twitch.
"Such a dirty thing... that's all..."
Ren Jiyuan had already cut the "vegetable". Although the vegetable looked a bit disgusting to Xiezhi, it might be like moldy amaranth and stinky tofu, which smell bad but taste good. So with this self-deceiving mentality, Xiezhi still opened his mouth.
As soon as it opened its mouth, a strong wind blew back and overturned the clouds. Even the light of the stars and the moon dimmed in an instant, as if they were about to be swallowed by the Xiezhi. All the debris in the sky was sucked into the Xiezhi's big mouth and finally swallowed in one gulp.
"Gurgle..."
The Hou in this state could not be compared with the Xiezhi that swallowed Zhu Yan. What's more, it was burned by Ji Yuan's Samadhi True Fire and shattered by the immortal sword. It was simply unable to resist the Xiezhi's accumulated momentum.
After the swallowing, the body of the Xiezhi monster quickly shrank and finally turned into a sturdy man like a chivalrous hero, flying towards Ji Yuan on the clouds.
"Puh, puh, puh, puh... It's disgusting to look at, disgusting to smell, and even more disgusting to eat... I puh, puh, puh..."
As the Xiezhi flew towards Ji Yuan on a cloud, it kept spitting saliva from its mouth and sticking out its tongue from time to time, just like the reaction of an ordinary person when he eats a rotten melon seed.
"You've become quite picky with your words."
Ji Yuan made a slight joke and introduced him to Zhu Tingtao, who had looked a little surprised from the beginning.
"Fellow Daoist Zhu, this is fellow Daoist Xiezhi Xie, a divine beast from ancient times, and the evildoer just now is an ancient vicious beast."
Zhu Tingtao frowned slightly, his mind full of thoughts, but he also bowed to Xiezhi.
"It turns out to be Fellow Daoist Xie!"
Xiezhi will still show respect to Ji Yuan's friends and will also bow in return.
"Fellow Daoist Zhu, I have long heard of your great name. The term "divine beast" or "ferocious beast" is just what Mr. Ji said. In fact, both the Qiong and I are ancient monsters, but we have different temperaments and codes of conduct."
"Fellow Daoist Xie is too modest. Since ancient times, good and evil have each had their own paths, just as they are now."
Ji Yuan said simply, and then asked Zhu Tingtao very seriously.
"Friend Zhu, can you trust me?"
"Of course. If Mr. Ji is obviously an evil demon, are there any real immortals in the world?"
"Thank you for your trust, Taoist Zhu. If that's the case, please trust Taoist Xiezhi as much as you trust me..."
As he spoke, Ji Yuan looked up at the sky in the distance near the sea and murmured.
"It's been so long, but Xianxia Island still hasn't sent any help. I guess the traitors in Xianxia Island have detained Taoist Zhu's sound transmission talisman. However, we have made such a big fuss, even if the other party doesn't release the sound transmission talisman, the masters of Xianxia Island should have sensed it. This time, Ji came to deliver the book, and he wanted to have a good talk with the Taoist friends of Xianxia Island and discuss Taoism."
Zhu Tingtao was slightly surprised.
"Mr. Ji also believes that there are traitors on my Xianxia Island?"
"Oh? So there are others who think so. Could it be you, Fellow Daoist Zhu?"
Xiezhi asked this from the side, and Zhu Tingtao shook his head slightly.
"It's the headmaster."
…
About a cup of tea later, many rays of light appeared in the sky. In the following half hour, more and more rays of light approached where Zhu Tingtao, Ji Yuan and others were.
These people were all cultivators from Xianxia Island. When they saw the devastated land, they knew that a great war had broken out before. They were also surprised to see Ji Yuan and Xiezhi next to Zhu Tingtao.
About half a day later, even the headmaster of Xianxia Island, Dugu Yu, came in person.
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PS: This picture is a little short, I will make up for it in the next chapter.