Chapter 31

This treasure cave is filled with countless gold and silver items and bronze and iron tools stored by the King of Southern Mountain. Therefore, Zhu Ganglie practiced the Gourd Sword Technique, absorbing the essence of the five metals, so he didn't have to worry about finding metal objects.

With a grab, a huge bronze tripod appeared before him. He immediately began to practice the Gourd Sword Technique, starting to absorb the power of the bronze and iron from the tripod.

As he absorbed the power of the bronze and iron, the tripod instantly developed countless rust spots. After three days, this bronze tripod had become a pile of rusted scrap iron.

A faint golden aura attached to the spiritual energy in his divine soul, making the spiritual energy seem enveloped in a golden mist, looking quite beautiful.

"Hmm?"

Just as Zhu Ganglie was about to continue absorbing the essence of the bronze and iron, he suddenly heard the golden eagle's cry for help in his mind. His eyes flickered, and the power of his eye recognition revealed a huge snake demon and the golden-eyed giant eagle, the black dragon, and Dou Tai, all fighting together outside Southern Mountain.

"Three-eyed giant python!"

Zhu Ganglie's eyes narrowed, and after a moment of thought, he understood that this three-eyed giant python must have heard about the death of the King of Southern Mountain and come to take advantage of the situation.

With a movement, he directly broke through the mountain rock, appearing in the air. The Buddha light behind his head burst forth, transforming into a powerful vajra staff, which he swung down heavily toward the giant python demon.

"Hisss!"

The three-eyed giant python's vertical eye in the middle of its forehead suddenly opened, shooting a beam of golden light at Zhu Ganglie, who was attacking from above.

"Hmph!"

Zhu Ganglie's face was cold, and he gripped the vajra staff, smashing it down with great force. The golden light was shattered, and the staff pressed down on the python's head, producing a loud whistling sound as it moved through the air.

The giant python's huge snake tail trembled, blocking the vajra staff. A sound of bones breaking followed, and blood spurted out as countless green scales flew in all directions.

The python let out a painful hiss, and its vertical eye shot out beams of light, forcing Zhu Ganglie to retreat. He flicked his wrist, and six golden beads transformed into six powerful vajra deities, which pressed down on the giant demon from all sides.

At the same time, Zhu Ganglie waved his hand, and the Fengshen Tower floated above his head, protecting him. The Southern Mountain talisman inside the tower transformed into a huge leopard, which pounced on the giant python.

Under this series of attacks, the three-eyed giant python hissed continuously. Zhu Ganglie roared, "Jinyan, Dou Tai, Heixiong, go and eliminate the small demons that have invaded. I'll handle this!"

He then softly recited the Heavenly Dragon Descending Deity Spell, summoning eight illusory heavenly dragons that circled around him. The dragon roars were faint but made the three-eyed giant python extremely frightened.

Zhu Ganglie, holding the vajra staff and surrounded by the heavenly dragons, continuously struck the giant python.

The giant python roared in anger, spewing out countless green poisonous gases. However, the poisonous gases were all blocked by the illusory heavenly dragons around Zhu Ganglie, and some were absorbed by the Fengshen Tower, leaving the three-eyed giant python helpless against Zhu Ganglie.

"Boy, this king will remember you. One day, I will flatten your Southern Mountain!"

The three-eyed giant python spoke in a human voice, and its mountain-sized body suddenly shrank, fleeing in an instant. As it fled, a sword pill in the air leaped and circled around the python's tail, cutting it off.

The python, in great pain, roared continuously but did not dare to stop, riding the green mist to escape quickly.

"Heh, while you're down, I'll finish you off!"

Zhu Ganglie's eyes turned cold. The three-eyed giant python had been severely injured in the battle with the King of Southern Mountain and was still recovering when it was attacked by everyone. This was the perfect time to eliminate it.

With a movement, he entered the Fengshen Tower, which transformed into a hundred-meter-tall white jade demon god, matching the size of the three-eyed giant python.

With this demon god's body, Zhu Ganglie could use mundane martial arts. He held the vajra staff in one hand and took a step, causing the earth to rumble.

Seeing the huge white jade demon god holding the vajra staff, the three-eyed giant python was terrified and fled for its life.

"Roar!"

Zhu Ganglie leaped over several miles, and the huge vajra staff, carrying immense force, smashed down on the giant python.

The three-eyed giant python's body flickered, and a gray, fruit-like power burst out, transforming into a green light in the air to block the attack.

When Zhu Ganglie's vajra staff shattered the green light, he frowned, realizing the python had disappeared. He smiled coldly, his eyes flashing with a golden light, and carefully examined the surrounding terrain.

With his eye recognition, he could see for miles and observe tiny details. He examined the area inch by inch. After a moment, Zhu Ganglie smiled coldly and swung his vajra staff, smashing a piece of rock into powder.

A shrill hiss followed, and a green light shot into the sky.

"What demon dares to disturb the people of the Divine Dawn Dao?"

As Zhu Ganglie took large steps to chase after it, a cold voice came from a distance. A man in a golden Daoist robe, wearing a purple-gold crown and cloud-patterned shoes, with a handsome and dignified appearance, lightly shouted and pointed his finger.

A purple heavenly thunderbolt descended, and the three-eyed giant python's skin split and it fell to its death.

Several luxurious carriages were parked a few miles away, and inside, many people were whispering, making it hard to understand their intentions.

However, the scene of the Daoist killing the snake demon made Zhu Ganglie's face tighten. He flicked his wrist, put away the Fengshen Tower, and approached the Daoist. "This disciple, Zhu Ganglie, a registered disciple of the Ice Soul Peak of the Divine Dawn Dao, greets the senior of the sect!"

As he spoke, Zhu Ganglie quickly took out the talisman.

This Daoist had instantly reduced a demon at the Body Possession stage to ashes, indicating a strength no less than the Unity stage, or even that of a Golden Core expert.

"A registered disciple of Uncle Ice Soul?"

The Daoist's eyebrows slightly furrowed, and his eyes tightly focused on the talisman Zhu Ganglie had taken out, his gaze deep and cautious.

"Junior greets you, Senior. Please don't call me senior; I am called Yan Beisheng, a disciple of the Divine Dawn Peak. You can call me Senior Brother."

Yan Beisheng smiled lightly and said.

Zhu Ganglie felt relieved and respectfully said, "Zhu Ganglie greets Senior Brother Yan. Thank you, Senior Brother, for helping me kill the snake demon."

"Junior, you are too polite. I was ordered by my master to escort the family of a senior from the Divine Dawn Peak to the Divine Dawn Dao. Killing the snake demon is my duty. However, my responsibility is significant, and I cannot accompany you. Please don't be offended!"

Yan Beisheng saw at a glance that Zhu Ganglie was a disciple being tested by Ice Soul Daoist and immediately blocked the path of taking Zhu Ganglie along.

Zhu Ganglie understood and did not say anything more. He bowed slightly and said, "I am currently being tested by my master and dare not travel with Senior Brother. However, I have a magical tool, a carriage, with a large space that can carry hundreds of people and has some defensive capabilities. I am willing to gift it to Senior Brother to help you escort the senior's family."

Zhu Ganglie summoned the Futo Carriage, which transformed into a large carriage. He slightly channeled his spiritual energy, and a faint light barrier appeared around it.

This made Yan Beisheng's eyes light up. Although the carriage was a simple magical tool, it would greatly assist him in escorting the senior's family. With this carriage, the defense against demons and monsters on the journey would be significantly increased.

Moreover, a carriage would make it easier for him to escort them. Cultivators generally did not spend time creating such useless magical tools, and he had none. He was delighted but felt a bit embarrassed to receive a magical tool from a junior he had just met.

"Please don't refuse, Senior Brother!"

Zhu Ganglie saw through Yan Beisheng's thoughts and smiled, handing the Futo Carriage to him.

"Since that's the case, I won't be coy. When you reach the Divine Dawn Dao, I will surely repay you."

Yan Beisheng bowed and thanked him, putting away the Futo Carriage and smiling.

Hearing Yan Beisheng's words, Zhu Ganglie was pleased and thought to himself, "Hehe, naturally, to form a good relationship with Senior Brother. With the protection of a Golden Core expert, my life in the Divine Dawn Dao will be much better."

"Senior Brother, I dare not linger. I will take my leave now!"

Yan Beisheng said and moved several dozen people into the Futo Carriage, continuing his journey to the Divine Dawn Dao.

After watching this group leave, Zhu Ganglie had more thoughts. Yan Beisheng, such a powerful expert, was so cautious on this journey, indicating that it was fraught with danger.

He decided to cultivate his first spiritual energy and then cultivate all thirty-six spiritual energies to the Manifestation stage before setting out for the Divine Dawn Dao.