Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1222 - 635: Ants

A Demonic Qi-infused laughter assaulted the ears of Gongsun Yue and Gu Yu, concealed within the cave, causing them to instinctively cover their ears in pain.

"Second Elder! How dare you!"

Tianlan Saint Mother’s voice boomed with righteous fury as a torrent of Spiritual Power surged towards the heavens.

Her usually serene and elegant demeanor transformed into one of extreme ferocity.

With a mere gesture, a colossal pillar of Spiritual Power erupted skyward, piercing the clouds and leaving a vast chasm in its wake.

The Second Elder’s countenance shifted drastically, and he rapidly retreated.

"Holy Mother, why such harsh words? I..."

"Silence!"

Tianlan Saint Mother, her phoenix eyes ablaze with indignation, flicked her jade-like hand. The pillar of Spiritual Power morphed into an immense sword, stretching across the sky, and descended upon the Second Elder with world-ending force.

The Second Elder hastily summoned his entire Spiritual Power for defense, but upon impact, his face drained of color.

To his utter dismay, the Spiritual Power he had cultivated for a millennium proved as fragile as parchment against Tianlan Saint Mother’s onslaught.

"Pfft—"

A mouthful of fresh blood erupted from the Second Elder as he was flung backward, smashing through multiple colossal rocks before his momentum finally ceased.

His face was etched with shock, his bones likely shattered, his usual celestial bearing utterly destroyed.

"This... this is impossible!" The Second Elder’s voice quivered with disbelief.

"How can your Cultivation be..."

The Seventh Elder, teeth clenched, stepped in front of the Second Elder.

"Holy Mother, please quell your anger! Second Elder, he..."

"Step aside!"

Tianlan Saint Mother’s command was icy. With a casual sweep of her sleeve, a wave of Spiritual Power spread outward.

The Seventh Elder was struck with the force of lightning; his defensive Spiritual Power disintegrated instantly, sending him hurtling hundreds of meters into the mountainside, his fate uncertain.

A single move!

In just one strike, two Elders of the Holy Land were grievously wounded and forced to retreat!

The Second Elder’s face was deathly pale, his heart a whirlwind of turmoil.

He had falsely assumed Tianlan Saint Mother’s esteemed position was solely due to her marriage to the Holy Master, never anticipating her power to be so utterly formidable!

Such potent Cultivation might even rival that of the Great Elder!

"Traitor!"

Tianlan Saint Mother advanced, her steps measured, and with each footfall, spiderweb-like cracks marred the ground beneath her.

"Today, I shall purify this Sacred Land for the Holy Master!"

"Hmph, two pathetic insects."

Qiankun Venerate King observed the Second Elder and Seventh Elder’s wretched state with a gaze as cold as ice, devoid of any trace of sympathy.

His blood-red eyes then fixed upon the hidden cave, a cruel smirk twisting his lips.

"Little pests, I have arrived!"

He strode towards the cave’s entrance, his black robes billowing as if caught in an unseen gale, tendrils of Demonic Qi trailing behind him like a dark omen.

"Stop!" With a sudden flash, Tianlan Saint Mother materialized, blocking Qiankun Venerate King’s path.

"This is the forbidden territory of my Tianlan Sacred Land; no outsiders are permitted entry!"

Qiankun Venerate King halted his advance, fixing Tianlan Saint Mother with a chilling glare.

"Do you truly believe you can impede me?"

The Demonic Qi encircling him exploded outwards, coalescing into nine menacing Blood Demon Dragon phantoms that writhed and clawed menacingly around him.

The oppressive aura caused the ground within a hundred-meter radius to visibly depress by three inches.

Tianlan Saint Mother remained resolute, raising her delicate hand to conjure an immaculate Spirit Barrier that materialized seemingly from thin air, deflecting the crushing pressure emanating from the Blood Demon Dragons.

"Qiankun Venerate King, do not overstep your bounds!"

"Do you presume Tianlan Sacred Land lacks formidable protectors?"

"Hahaha!" Qiankun Venerate King’s laughter echoed with unrestrained arrogance.

"A mere woman, how dare you display such audacity in my presence?"

He abruptly raised his hand, unleashing a palm strike of pure black demonic energy aimed directly at Tianlan Saint Mother.

The demonic palm swelled with terrifying speed, expanding to an astonishing hundred meters in size within moments, its intricate lines starkly defined.

Tianlan Saint Mother let out a cold snort, flicking a jade finger. A single strand of Spiritual Power, as fine as a thread, shot forth.

This seemingly fragile filament pierced the demonic palm upon contact, detonating and disintegrating the colossal attack into myriad fragments.

"Hmm?"

Qiankun Venerate King’s brow furrowed; he clearly had not anticipated Tianlan Saint Mother’s resilience.

Just as he prepared to unleash his full power, his expression abruptly contorted.

"Tianlan Saint Mother, do you believe you are the only one with reinforcements?"

Before his words had fully faded, an even more overwhelming pressure than Qiankun Venerate King's descended from the heavens.

"Taiyi Immortal King, save me!"

Qiankun Venerate King’s plea was sudden and desperate.

"This Tianlan Saint Mother intends to slay me!"

Tianlan Saint Mother’s expression shifted subtly as her gaze ascended towards the heavens.

A vague silhouette began to materialize, progressively solidifying.

"Tianlan Saint Mother, cease your actions."

The Taiyi Immortal King's voice resonated, calm and unyielding.

With his declaration, the Spirit Barrier erected by Tianlan Saint Mother silently fractured, dissolving into a multitude of spiritual lights that dissipated into the ambient air.

"Immortal King Sir!"

A look of elation spread across the face of the Qiankun Venerate King.

"Hurry and eliminate this lowly wretch! She..."

"Silence."

A stern gaze from the Taiyi Immortal King cut off the Qiankun Venerate King.

"My pursuits are not for you to meddle in."

The Qiankun Venerate King’s countenance froze; he dared not offer any retort and could only lower his head in reluctant submission.

Turning his attention to Tianlan Saint Mother, the Taiyi Immortal King spoke with a tone that was both level and irrefutable.

"This situation does not concern you. Stand aside."

Tianlan Saint Mother clenched her jaw, acutely aware that regardless of her own strength, she stood no chance against a genuine Immortal King.

However, the thought of the two children nestled within the cave spurred her to remain resolute in her position.

"Immortal King Sir."

She bore the oppressive aura, her voice wavering slightly.

"There are merely two children within that cave. Is it truly necessary to..."

"I shall state this only once."

The Taiyi Immortal King interjected once more.

"Stand down."

An intangible pressure descended like a colossal mountain, forcing Tianlan Saint Mother’s knees to buckle, nearly driving her to prostrate herself.

Her face was stark white, a mask of utter frustration, yet ultimately, she could not defy the overwhelming might of an Immortal King.

"...As you command."

With immense effort, she articulated these words and deliberately stepped away from her post.

A malicious grin returned to the countenance of the Qiankun Venerate King.

"Wretch, if you had foreseen this outcome, why court such humiliation upon yourself?"

He strode purposefully towards the cave, with no one left to dare impede his advance.

Within the cave’s confines, Gongsun Yue and Gu Yu clutched each other tightly as the approaching footsteps intensified, their small countenances etched with sheer despair.

"Gongsun..." Gu Yu's voice trembled.