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Chapter 1163: Chapter 1050: Delightful_2
Only a very small number of cultivators, mastering tracking Secret Techniques, immediately put them into use and followed the guidance in pursuit.
Those cultivators who lacked such abilities unhesitatingly joined in behind them.
Because the latter group was larger, the cultivators utilizing tracking techniques didn’t dare voice their anger. They could only follow with grim expressions.
In fact, at Li Zhirui’s speed, shaking off most of the pursuers wasn’t hard at all, but he hadn’t chosen to do that.
Being hunted by so many cultivators and not taking the opportunity to teach them a lesson would truly be a waste of such a good chance.
Thus, under Li Zhirui’s lead, the group of pursuing cultivators followed him into the depths of the Immortal Demon Battlefield!
And just beyond lay the territory of the Demonic Tao.
In truth, along the way, many cultivators had felt something was off and noticed that Li Zhirui was leading them into an increasingly dangerous area.
But in the end, their greed overwhelmed their rationality, and they continued following him.
"Everyone, after following me for so long, don’t you think it’s time for a proper fight?" Standing mid-air, Li Zhirui said calmly to the group of cultivators not far away.
"Hahahahaha! I’d advise you to surrender obediently. Save yourself some pain, and you might even keep your life. Why bother with such futile resistance?" One of the cultivators immediately laughed loudly with a tone full of ridicule toward Li Zhirui’s fleeing efforts.
Li Zhirui gazed coldly at the dozens of cultivators before him, his eyes brimming with icy killing intent.
With his current strength alone, it was impossible for him to kill them all—but borrowing another’s blade to kill? That was entirely feasible!
"Everyone, haven’t you noticed your current location?"
This place was merely dozens of miles away from the demon cultivators’ front-line base that Li Zhirui had discovered earlier. The demon cultivators would surely notice activity here very soon.
"You dare collaborate with demon cultivators?"
Hearing this, some cultivators finally realized, their faces filled with furious questioning.
"How could I dare collaborate with demon cultivators? It’s just that your greed drove you relentlessly after me, and I panicked and fled blindly, only to stumble into a group of demon cultivators here."
With a sorrowful expression, Li Zhirui said: "Fellow Daoists, rest assured. If I ever have a chance in the future, I will surely avenge you!"
At this moment, he had already spotted a group of demon cultivators flying swiftly toward this location.
Li Zhirui didn’t interfere with these cultivators. After all, if he acted, he might truly be accused later of colluding with demon cultivators to kill his peers.
As the demon cultivators rapidly closed in, Li Zhirui transformed into a wisp of cloud and, riding the pervasive winds, sped eastward.
"Damn it! That bastard dared to scheme against us like this! When I survive this calamity, I will certainly teach him a lesson!"
Although the man cursed furiously, his fleeing speed surpassed everyone else’s. He even used an Earth Escape Talisman for good measure.
"Who would’ve thought? So many cultivators coming to us on a silver platter today!"
"Looks like there will be a feast tonight."
Dozens of demon cultivators appeared in front of the cultivators. Those who remained weren’t unwilling to flee but were instead forcibly cornered.
Their fates were all too apparent.
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Fleeing across the battlefield, Li Zhirui felt no guilt for his ruthlessness. Since they were after his life, why shouldn’t he borrow another’s blade, even if that blade belonged to demon cultivators?
"Still unwilling to show yourselves?" Li Zhirui called out indifferently.
"Hehehe, who would’ve thought Fellow Daoist was so perceptive, seeing through our disguise."
The leader, Bai Ding Mountain, chuckled. "I assume there are no demon cultivators nearby for Fellow Daoist to borrow their blades this time?"
Li Zhirui remained composed outwardly, though in truth, he had already prepared countermeasures for every situation.
Rumble——
To deal with fellow cultivators, there was no need for the Demonslaying Divine Ability. The power of the Thunder Method was immense, and his sudden attack caught several cultivators entirely off guard. Struck by thunderbolts, they suffered severe injuries.
Though not fatal, their injuries greatly diminished their combat strength, rendering them incapable of fighting further.
But the remaining cultivators weren’t as easy to handle.
After all, when it comes to ambushes, they only work the first time. Whether successful or not, the target will always be on guard afterward.
"Who would’ve thought Fellow Daoist would strike with such ruthlessness, nearly claiming several lives." Bai Ding Mountain spoke unhurriedly, clearly dismissing Li Zhirui as a threat.
After all, they still had seven or eight Integration-stage mid- to late-phase cultivators on their side. How could Li Zhirui alone hope to defeat them? 𝓃𝓸𝓿𝓹𝓾𝓫.𝓬ℴ𝓶
Li Zhirui was well aware of this. Unless he was at the late Integration stage and capable of harnessing Space Power, he couldn’t stand a chance right now—it was far too early.
However, with space as his retreat, he wasn’t worried about being cornered.
Thus, without hesitation, Li Zhirui made the next move. A vast ocean appeared in the void, surging with monstrous waves intent on engulfing them all.
"Hmph!"
One cultivator gave a cold snort. A blue Treasure Bead materialized in their palm, rising into the air and emitting a dazzling radiance. Instantly, the ocean was frozen solid.
Swish——
Hundreds, even thousands of vines emerged behind Bai Ding Mountain and his group. If they hadn’t preemptively used Defense Divine Abilities, they might have once again fallen prey to the sudden sneak attack.
"Who knew Fellow Daoist was so skilled in assassination and ambush tactics."
This was a mocking jab at Li Zhirui’s lack of strength, relying solely on tricks.
Boom!
Li Zhirui didn’t waste his breath arguing. With a single thought, countless Spirit Vines erupted in explosions. A terrifying shockwave surged through their midst.
He sensed that none of the cultivators had died—at most, their auras had weakened significantly.
Someone must have used a life-saving Spiritual Object that also shielded the others.
Li Zhirui felt a tinge of regret. If this strike had succeeded, he might not have eliminated them all but would’ve incapacitated the majority.
Even then, he’d still face tremendous pressure, but it would’ve been a marked improvement over the current situation.
"Hah!"
Li Zhirui gave them no time to recover. Manipulating the power of his Cave Heaven, he launched one ferocious attack after another.
"Damn it! How can an Integration mid-stage cultivator like him possibly possess such an enormous reserve of Mana?"
Bai Ding Mountain and the others, unable to seize the upper hand or counterattack effectively, were consistently pressed back under Li Zhirui’s onslaught. Despite having the advantage in strength, they were reduced to passive defense.
Part of this was due to their need to protect their injured companions, splitting their focus and preventing them from unleashing their full strength.
"Hahahaha, what a thrill! Truly, what a thrill!"
Li Zhirui laughed heartily, a wild and carefree sound. Ever since stepping onto the path of cultivation, over a millennia ago, he had never felt such exhilaration.
Unbeknownst to him, his Mental State had subtly improved.
"I must thank all of you for your cooperation. Without it, I wouldn’t have experienced such joy."
These words were more cutting than any direct insult.
Bai Ding Mountain and the others’ faces turned crimson with anger, their eyes brimming with murderous intent.
After today’s events, if word spread, they’d undoubtedly become laughingstocks among the cultivator community.
Thus, whether for Li Zhirui’s treasures or their own pride, they could not afford to let him escape this land littered with the bones of countless lives.
Unfortunately for them, Li Zhirui had no intention of dragging this out further.
After such an intense battle and the use of numerous powerful Divine Abilities, only a mere tenth of his Mana and Cave Heaven Power remained.
Li Zhirui wasn’t truly unhinged—his earlier actions had merely been a venting of anger after being hunted, as well as an opportunity for self-refinement.
"Thank you all for helping me hone my Mana and practice my Divine Abilities. Now, I’ll take my leave. Farewell!"
With that, Li Zhirui transformed into a wisp of cloud and vanished.
"Xun, use the Secret Technique immediately! Don’t let him escape like this!" Bai Ding Mountain urgently commanded.
He hadn’t missed the momentary lapse in Li Zhirui’s aura as he left. It must have been a result of depleted Mana, which was why he fled.
"Understood!" Xun was equally seething with rage and pushed himself to the limits, deploying the Secret Technique. But Li Zhirui seemed to have disappeared from the world entirely, leaving no trace to follow!
