Nine Yang Alchemy Emperor-Chapter 1121 - 1131: Breaking the Guiding Treasure Banner

The strange scene unfolded—an old woman's body was easily split in half, then shattered into countless pieces. Yet, before everyone could breathe a sigh of relief, her body once again merged together, restoring to its original state.

"Ghost, Ghost King?"

Chu Feng witnessed this scene, his heart involuntarily trembled heavily twice.

This scene was remarkably similar to the situation when slicing the Ghost King under the bridge.

Back then, Chu Feng always thought ghost creatures were mere trash without even a physical body. Easy to slay.

Until he entered the Immortal Tomb, when the Ghost King appeared, it completely overturned his understanding of ghost creatures. He never knew ghost creatures could be this powerful.

Ordinary methods had no lethality against them.

Perhaps Chu Feng's previous understanding of ghost creatures was narrowly defined, only considering ghost creatures as evil spirits.

Later, he realized that evil spirits were just one type of Yin Soul, belonging to the 'Civil Servant' category. Ghost creatures are the true combat group.

"She's not the Ghost King!" Scholar Qin Jian asserted confidently.

No one knew why the old woman hadn't spoken since appearing, she only played the flute in her hand.

Only when her body was sliced into countless pieces did the flute sound pause momentarily.

"Did you see the treasure canopy beneath her seat?" Scholar Qin Jian pointed to what the old woman was sitting on. Only then did everyone notice it was not a stone stool, but a treasure canopy made of an unknown material.

It appeared gray-black, very unremarkable.

Faintly, golden runes emerged inside the treasure canopy.

That treasure canopy wasn't an ordinary canopy; it might be a magical treasure.

"Haha, it seems heroes think alike. Last time, I also noticed this treasure canopy. After researching quite a bit, I got a clue." Ye Yanying chuckled.

Blind Chang was here for the first time, the least qualified to speak.

He honestly listened.

"Oh, it seems Fellow Taoist Ye is indeed well-prepared this time. Tell us what you've found. Let's verify it together." Scholar Qin Jian's eyes flashed with a gleam.

On the surface, these few big shots seemed united.

In reality, they were also vying openly and covertly, tricking each other. Everyone knew only one person could inherit Qiankun Sword Emperor's legacy. No one would willingly hand over this opportunity.

Everyone wanted to keep the benefits to themselves.

Ye Yanying was deeply hidden, acting very low-key along the way.

But underestimating him would suffer greatly because Ye Yanying was not just a mere Upper Earth Immortal; he had another identity as the Supreme Alchemy Master.

Back in the days when Chu Feng was still weak, he relied on Talismanic Elixirs to defeat many enemies far stronger than himself.

"Indeed, not much information was found. Just knowing this treasure canopy is an immortal's method, and its function is not merely as a seat but for receiving Dharma Bodies."

Ye Yanying seemed reluctant to reveal too much, only briefly stating a couple of sentences.

Still, even so, much useful information could be inferred. The identity of this old woman was also becoming apparent.

What is a Dharma Body?

It usually refers to an immortal or Yin God, who, after being exceptionally powerful, possesses their own avatars.

Each avatar can only possess a small fraction of the original's power, at most about one-tenth, even less.

Mighty immortals or Yin Gods can have billions of Dharma Bodies.

In essence, a Dharma Body is a projection of an immortal's mana, carrying the immortal's consciousness, directly guided by the immortal. It holds a wisp of the immortal's awareness.

Without a physical body, it is merely a projection of mana, akin to a spiritual body.

Consequently, this old woman blocking the path on the bridge likely is a Dharma Body of some immortal.

No wonder she doesn't speak, and her gaze and expression toward Chu Feng and others are extremely disdainful.

"So, Fellow Taoist Ye also believes this old woman is the Dharma Body of some Ghost Immortal?" Scholar Qin Jian asked with a smile.

"Otherwise? If she were truly a Ghost King, how could she willingly remain trapped on the Naihe Bridge? Besides, compared to a Ghost King, she could be considered quite refined. The evil aura she emits is very faint, even compared to ordinary ghosts, she's quite affable and friendly."

Ye Yanying shrugged, his tone appearing quite relaxed.

Unsurprisingly, these big shots were unfazed by this extremely strange old woman.

A Ghost King already equaled a human at Earth Immortal level.

Wouldn't a Ghost Immortal be one realm higher than an Earth Immortal? For such an existence, a mere finger could eliminate many experts present.

A group of Supreme Sword Gods trembled with fear.

"So the two of you have already figured out the origin of this old hag. I've made a fool of myself. Alright, you guys make your move!" Chief Clerk Feihong was quite dismayed, as earlier he attempted to slash the old woman but achieved nothing.

For someone like him, who pays great attention to face.

One sword slash without any effect was equivalent to being ridiculed. Naturally, Chief Clerk Feihong felt uncomfortable.

Furthermore, with Scholar Qin Jian and Ye Yanying leisurely commanding the scene from behind, equalizing him.

No wonder Chief Clerk Feihong felt a bit embarrassed and angry.

If not for the two being extremely terrifying existences, Chief Clerk Feihong might have lost his temper long ago. He wouldn't have displayed such a good attitude.

"Fellow Taoist Ye, please go first!" Scholar Qin Jian said with a smile.

"You first, I'm afraid to be presumptuous in front of a disciple of Sage Lu," Ye Yanying laughed and modestly refused.

Actually, more likely wanting to reserve strength.

Nobody knew how long the path ahead was or what dangers lay ahead.

Scholar Qin Jian chuckled, "Then pardon my poor performance!" As he spoke, his storage ring on his hand flashed white light, and a hammer appeared in his hand.

At first glance, this hammer didn't seem special.

Aside from its somewhat old-fashioned appearance nothing else was peculiar about it.

"Go!"

He shouted lightly, using the hammer in his hand as a secret weapon. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Throwing it toward the old woman.

What was he trying to do?

Earlier, Chief Clerk Feihong used full force in his sword slashes but couldn't harm the old woman even slightly. Did Scholar Qin Jian plan to crush her with this seemingly ordinary hammer? This seems rather naive.

Everyone watched intently.

Chu Feng was also awaiting the final outcome.

"Boom!"

At that moment, the hammer finally hit its target precisely, striking the treasure canopy.

An incredible scene appeared.

The old woman who couldn't be killed suddenly let out a piercing scream, as if an invisible large hand was tearing her apart. Her spiritual body kept deforming and then crumbled.