Cultivation: Starting with a Dao Companion, My Descendants Prosper

"Killing the steward of my Tianyuan Sect and thinking of escaping?"

Ye Tian hadn't had a chance to see the appearance of the female cultivator clearly when a golden rope flew from behind and bound him.

"It's you, Zou Zhihe!"

Ye Tian turned around and saw Zou Zhihe holding a three-foot-long ice-cold sword against his neck.

Zou Zhihe was the only female cultivator among the seven who entered the secret realm. Even Ma Zhengqi, the steward, had to show her utmost respect, indicating her extraordinary identity.

"Ye Tian, you better be honest, or I might accidentally slip..."

Seeing Ye Tian's slight movement, Zou Zhihe threatened, but it was obvious that she was somewhat careless.

"I'm curious, how did a kid who just broke through Foundation Building manage to kill the cunning Ma Zhengqi? What secret technique did you use? If your answer satisfies me, maybe I'll let you go..."

Why does the current situation feel familiar?

Ma Zhengqi, who had already been cleaned up by the corpse-cleansing talisman, silently gave a thumbs up.

"Zou Zhihe, why do you think this rope can definitely trap me?"

A smile curled up at the corner of Ye Tian's mouth.

"Primordial Azure Divine Eye!"

Ye Tian used this divine technique again, which played a crucial role in defeating Sun Wuji last time.

The divine eye emitted a white light, instantly wiping out the consciousness on the golden rope.

Realizing something was wrong, Zou Zhihe, who was about to launch an attack, suddenly felt her consciousness being pulled by a tremendous force, causing an unforgettable pain.

"Third-grade magic treasure, tsk tsk, good stuff! But it feels more suitable as a belt!"

Using this special material rope, Ye Tian wrapped it around his waist and hips... and then fled into the distance.

The damage was minimal, but the insult was extremely strong.

Seeing Ye Tian claim her magic treasure, the golden rope, as his own and insult her like this, Zou Zhihe became furious.

"Give it back to me! You brat, stop!"

Zou Zhihe shouted, chasing after Ye Tian, behaving like a shrew.

"Hey! Youngster, don't get angry so easily!"

"Hey, Zou Zhihe, can I ask you something unrelated? How old are you this year? Thirty, or maybe forty... You're not already over a hundred, are you?"

While escaping, Ye Tian occasionally teased.

If it weren't for both sides holding swords and constantly using attack techniques, others might think these two young people were playing some kind of role-playing game...

"You brat, shut up! After I catch you, I will definitely tear you into pieces!"

Zou Zhihe hated Ye Tian to the bone. From childhood to adulthood, she had always lived under the wings of her master, who was exceptionally talented. She had never suffered such humiliation.

After half an incense stick's worth of time, Ye Tian stopped on an open space without panting or feeling any pain. Zou Zhihe followed closely behind.

"Zou Zhihe, you are indeed stronger than Ma Zhengqi. You hid it well!"

Ye Tian put away his nonchalant attitude and became serious.

"Hmph! I can't compare to Ma Zhengqi, do you think I would foolishly chase after you?"

Zou Zhihe showed a disdainful expression.

However, it was a pity that she misjudged the situation.

Ye Tian didn't use any secret techniques or talisman-like treasures. He had even been acting weaker since encountering her.

"Alright! It's time to end this!"

Ye Tian formed a seal with one hand, and a virtual image of a phoenix with a long neck gradually solidified, raising the temperature several times in the surroundings.

"Do you think I'm afraid of you? I didn't want to make a move just now, I just wanted to change the battlefield! Only brainless women like you would join in the commotion at the Spirit Medicine Garden."

Listening to Ye Tian's words, Zou Zhihe laughed clearly.

"Hehe, you little brat, your eloquence is useless!"

Then, a pressure similar to that of a Gold Core was released from her body, and the purple ribbons danced in the air, what a stunning beauty!

Ye Tian, who was still forming seals, was forcibly interrupted by this pressure.

"A half-step Gold Core? And it's even a top-notch one within the Gold Core!"

It seems that besides having a not-so-good brain, this woman also has some abilities!

Although a half-step Gold Core is quite troublesome, it hasn't reached the point of completely overwhelming Ye Tian.

"You have good taste, you little brat!"

"In consideration of your potential, I'll give you another chance! Submit to me, and I won't pursue your past!"

At this moment, Zou Zhihe revealed a kingly aura, like the empress of the immortal dynasty.

"Oh, I killed Ma Zhengqi... How could the Tianyuan Sect let me go?"

Zou Zhihe covered her mouth and smiled.

"Ma Zhengqi? He's nothing! If he's dead, he's dead! As long as I don't investigate, who will know about it?"

Just then, Zou Zhihe's face turned black, and the spiritual sword in her hand unsheathed instantly.

"Not bad, you're actually preparing to ambush me!"

Seeing that his plan was exposed, Ye Tian no longer hid.

"[Phoenix - Sunfire!], take this!"

Before Ye Tian could launch his long-prepared attack, the nearby land began to tremble violently.

"Zou Zhihe, our battle has come to an end! The Demon King is here!"

Ye Tian's expression became serious, it seems that their recent commotion has caught the attention of the Demon King.

As soon as he finished speaking, the place where Ye Tian and the others had been standing instantly collapsed, and a snake demon several tens of meters long emerged from the ground.

"The Cloudwater Profound Snake? We're finished!"

Zou Zhihe immediately recognized the origin and identity of this monster.

"The Cloudwater Profound Snake is a branch of the ancient exotic beasts, with extremely powerful strength! Among the three Demon Kings, it is the strongest, already at the mid-stage of the third rank, equivalent to the mid-stage of a human cultivator's Gold Core."

It should be noted that once a demon beast reaches the realm of the third rank Demon King, it will possess intelligence comparable to that of humans, which will greatly enhance its strength.

Zou Zhihe's tone was filled with despair. Even a genius like her would most likely end up dead when encountering a Demon King of this level.

"Hmph! Those idiots from the sect, knowing that this place is filled with Demon King-level power, still asked us to come and investigate! They're practically sending us to our deaths! Master, where are you? Save your disciple!"

At this moment, she couldn't remember at all how greedy she was when she discovered this secret realm...

Facing Ye Tian, whose strength far surpassed his own, he showed no intention of retreating, only an endless fighting spirit!

"Knowing that we can't win, we still dare to draw our swords! Even if we die, we will die on the battlefield!"

"[Phoenix - Sunfire!], activate!"

The long-prepared Divine Ability finally activated, and the Fire Phoenix, with its imposing aura, flew towards the Cloudwater Profound Snake from above, while hoarsely crying out.

The Cloudwater Profound Snake also noticed Ye Tian's attack. It opened its huge mouth, and black filthy water burst out, filling the air with a nauseating stench that spread over several square kilometers of land.

The black water directly submerged the Fire Phoenix, which had not yet launched its attack form.

"Don't struggle in your death throes. Your attacks are nothing more than scratching an itch for it!"

Zou Zhihe looked at the mighty Cloudwater Profound Snake and felt as if the sky was falling.

However, the next second, she showed an extremely surprised expression.

Because the Fire Phoenix, washed by the filthy water, was not defeated. The flames on its body burned even more vigorously.

It let out a cry that sounded like blood, sharp and mournful.

In the next moment, the Fire Phoenix disintegrated into clusters of blue flames...

Each cluster of flames was a newborn Fire Phoenix! They all flew towards the Cloudwater Profound Snake...