The moment the semi-corporeal Blood Shadow appeared, the Cultivators spectating by the Magic Battle Platform all gasped in shock and confusion.

Among the myriad Daoist Techniques, typically only Escape Techniques cultivated to an extremely high Realm could transform a Cultivator’s physical form.

For example, one who mastered Water Escape could transform their body into a current of water, while a master of Fire Escape could become a raging fire.

But that was something only a True Monarch at the Nascent Soul Realm could achieve. Shao Zhongguang was merely a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. ’How is this possible?’

Zha Wenxun’s heart leaped in alarm. He quickly gathered his focus and activated a Tier Two Defensive Spiritual Artifact.

He knew that needle-type Magic and Magical Artifacts excelled at piercing qi and armor. Realizing his Defensive Spiritual Artifact might not be enough, he quickly formed a hand seal and cast the Profound Golden Light Spell from his Sharp Gold Void White Skill, unleashing several balls of dazzling golden light.

The golden light had barely manifested when the Blood Needles struck Zha Wenxun’s Defensive Spiritual Artifact.

Zha Wenxun’s Defensive Spiritual Artifact was a dark, heavy Flying Shield that, when activated, would circle his body to block attacks.

As the Blood Needles hit the Flying Shield, a shower of dazzling sparks erupted.

Zha Wenxun’s limbs went numb. Two needles had hit him. An excruciating pain spread from the points of impact as his Blood Qi congealed, instantly paralyzing him.

He sucked in a sharp breath. While needle-type Magic was known for its strong Armor-Piercing ability, its greatest weakness was a lack of killing power. Unlike needle-type Magical Artifacts, which could be coated in poison, needle-type Magic, upon hitting an enemy, would often just create a painful but non-injurious pinprick so long as it didn’t strike a vital spot.

But Shao Zhongguang’s Blood Needle Magic was completely different. The Blood Qi at the point of impact congealed instantly. ’If I get hit by a few more,’ he thought, ’I’ll be a sitting duck.’

Zha Wenxun’s eyes were so wide they looked ready to bleed. Staring at the Blood Shadow that was Shao Zhongguang, he activated his Broken Jade Halberd, which shot out as a streak of golden light in pursuit of the shadow.

Although the Blood Shadow’s Tunneling Speed was fast, the Broken Jade Halberd was an Upper Grade Spiritual Artifact, after all. It closed the distance in an instant, striking last but arriving first, and heavily slashed the Blood Shadow.

The incomparably sharp Broken Jade Halberd easily sliced the Blood Shadow in two.

The moment he saw the Blood Shadow being sliced in two, a smile appeared on Zhou Boyi’s lips. He couldn’t wait to spew his slanderous words:

"Shao Zhongguang is, after all, practicing a Cultivation Technique created by Yang Jing. You’d think there would be some bond between master and student. Yet Yang Jing just watches as Shao Zhongguang is cut in two without lifting a finger to stop it. The man is truly cold-hearted."

Before Zhou Boyi could even finish speaking, the two halves of the Blood Shadow that had been severed by the Broken Jade Halberd fused back together. Aside from its aura weakening slightly, it was completely unharmed.

"Impossible!"

Zhou Boyi’s eyes widened. The scene was like an iron fist smashing him right in the face.

’Could this bizarre, inexplicable Blood Shadow truly be some kind of Escape Technique?’

On the platform, Zha Wenxun was now in a full-blown panic. He frantically swung the Broken Jade Halberd, trying to hack the strange, inexplicable Blood Shadow to pieces.

But the Blood Shadow’s flight speed was only slightly slower than the Broken Jade Halberd’s. It endured two more strikes before rushing right up to Zha Wenxun.

Zha Wenxun scrambled to raise his Flying Shield to defend himself, but the Blood Shadow was far more agile than the Blood Needles. It passed effortlessly through his body.

After taking the hit, Zha Wenxun’s body instantly stiffened. All the color drained from his face, and he collapsed limply to the ground.

Shao Zhongguang reverted from his Blood Shadow state. His Blood God’s Magical Power was severely depleted, but his complexion was excellent. The slashes from the Broken Jade Halberd had caused him almost no damage while he was a Blood Shadow.

"What kind of Magic is that!"

Fiery Fire True Monarch had been stunned ever since Shao Zhongguang launched the Blood Needles. This Blood Needle Magic was, one could say, an extreme counter to those thick-skinned, tough-hided Demons.

Demons in the sea usually had Demon Power protecting their bodies, and they were enormous. Ordinary Magic and Magical Artifacts had an extremely hard time inflicting fatal damage on them.

This Blood Needle not only possessed extremely strong Armor-Piercing and qi-breaking power, but it could also freeze Blood Qi. It could be said to be a perfect counter to Demons.

When Shao Zhongguang transformed into a Blood Shadow and endured the attacks of the Broken Jade Halberd nearly unscathed, he was so shocked he almost revealed his hidden form.

"This technique is called the Blood Evil Needle. The needles contain Evil Qi and are best at breaking through defenses like Gang Qi."

Yang Jing explained that this Magic was originally recorded in the Black Slaughter Seven Extremes Scripture. After piercing a Cultivator’s body, it used the Evil Qi within the needles to disturb the Cultivator’s mind and create illusions.

The original Magic’s effect was extremely poor. It was easily resisted by Cultivators with powerful Divine Sense. Even if one was hit, the illusions could be dispelled with a Clear Heart Talisman or something similar.

But after being completely transformed and activated with Blood God’s Magical Power, the Blood Evil Needle not only gained a huge boost in Armor-Piercing Power but also acquired the miraculous effect of freezing Blood Qi.

"And what about that Blood Shadow Magic?"

Fiery Fire True Monarch pressed, as this was what he most wanted to know.

"This disciple calls it the Blood God Child. After transforming into a Blood Shadow, one is immune to injury from sharp or blunt weapons. One’s flight speed also increases greatly, but it is somewhat afraid of True Fire,"

Yang Jing said.

After transforming into a Blood God Child, the Blood Shadow exists between the corporeal and incorporeal. Even if sliced into several pieces, it can heal with ease. It even has a decent resistance to Thunder Techniques. Only True Fire can effectively counter it.

Fiery Fire True Monarch raised an eyebrow. Being countered by True Fire did nothing to diminish the miraculous nature of this Cultivation Technique.

Every Cultivation Technique has its strengths and weaknesses. Being countered by True Fire was not a fatal flaw. One simply needed to pick a Water Element Defensive Spiritual Artifact.

Besides, very few Demons in the East Sea were skilled in Fire Techniques.

"This is an Evil Technique! An Evil Technique!"

Zhou Boyi transformed into a streak of Tunneling Light and flew onto the Magic Battle Platform. He checked on Zha Wenxun and found that his Blood Qi was severely depleted, and most of what remained had been congealed by the Blood Evil Needle.

He was tempted to cast a spell to finish Zha Wenxun off and frame the Blood Spirit Scripture, but the thought of Yang Jing being right there made him restrain himself.

"In broad daylight, within the Five Elements True Spirit Sect, you dare to harm someone with an Evil Technique!"

Zhou Boyi roared furiously. Five Elements Magical Power surged from his body, and a Five-Colored Immortal Rope shot out from his sleeve, flying straight for Shao Zhongguang to bind him.

This rope was a Magical Treasure from the Tai Shi Five Elements True Talisman Scripture called the Five Elements Immortal Binding Rope. Its binding power was immense. Once ensnared by this rope, not even a Golden Core Demon King with limitless strength could break free.

The Five Elements Immortal Binding Rope could also bind an enemy along with their Defensive Magical Treasure. The Five Elements would then reincarnate, draining the Magical Power from both the Defensive Magical Treasure and the Cultivator within.

Relying on this Magical Treasure, Zhou Boyi once fought a Middle Stage Golden Core Cultivator in the Central Continent to a standstill for three days.

Shao Zhongguang had already used up most of his Magical Power. Terrified by Zhou Boyi’s Golden Core aura, he was frozen in place.

Just as the Five Elements Immortal Binding Rope was about to ensnare Shao Zhongguang, a sharp Sword Light flashed and vanished, striking the astonishingly powerful Immortal Binding Rope.