Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

"For now, just agree to his terms. As long as we can survive, there'll be plenty of time to settle this score later,"

White Bone Tao bitterly thought.

As long as Dong Ming could hold the array for three breaths, he would be able to dispose of that junior.

However.

Facing White Bone Tao's pleading gaze, Dong Ming's face suddenly revealed a strange smile.

"Fellow Daoist, actually I came here to help Uncle-Master Zhang Jing," he said with a shrug.

"What did you say?"

Upon hearing this, White Bone Tao stepped back several times in quick succession, as if falling into an abyss.

He stared incredulously at the other party.

"Fellow Daoist, you must be lying, right? How could this youngster make a lofty Earth Immortal like you switch sides? Tell me what you want; I'll agree to anything,"

White Bone Tao, clinging to the last shred of hope, pleaded bitterly once more.

"Sorry, but I'm in the mood to be a good person right now."

Dong Ming shook his head slowly, and in the eyes of White Bone Tao, that movement was undoubtedly sentencing him to death.

"Dong Ming, you deserve to die!"

Seeing no hope for survival, a towering wave of hatred surged from White Bone Tao's heart.

Then, ignoring the Yin and Yang energies above, he directly commanded the Seven Kills White Bone Flag and turned to attack Dong Ming.

A fierce murderous intent immediately spread out in all directions.

Seemingly having anticipated this, Dong Ming deployed his spiritual treasure, and recklessly met the assault.

His words just now were intended to deliberately provoke White Bone Tao.

And he had no choice but to do so.

In fact, when Dong Ming saw Zhang Jing activate the array, unleashing power far beyond anything he'd witnessed before and forcefully breaking free of the symbol's restraints, he knew that the situation had spiraled beyond his control and become quite ominous.

The kid was still as conniving as ever, even calculating against the vows they had made upon the Dao.

"Hehe, thinking you could turn the table on your uncle? Impossible. I've been through more bridges than you've walked roads. Just this little trick... I must have a share of the credit for killing White Bone Tao."

Dong Ming was still rather pleased with his own quick wit.

But then, the swirling Yin and Yang energies suddenly parted to the sides, revealing a young figure within, with a fleeting imperial shadow a thousand feet tall disappearing behind him.

The figure waved his hand lightly.

A small black flag flew out at lightning speed, wrapped in surging, violent black immortal light, carrying a terrifying power capable of freezing all things in heaven and earth.

The Black Water Flag of Xuanming!

Although it was just an Acquired Spiritual Treasure, driven by the power of Zhang Jing's Dharma Phase of Taiyi, which was superior even to the Heavenly Three Jade Treasures Ruyi, the flag burst forth with a power far beyond anything seen before.

Unexpected and formidable!

Zhang Jing chose this moment to strike, aiming to put White Bone Tao to death in a single blow.

What is this thing?

Dong Ming's pupils constricted, feeling an unprecedented unease.

And on the other side.

In the face of this long-prepared terrible attack, White Bone Tao didn't even think about defending it. By the time he reacted, the Black Water Flag of Xuanming had already reached less than half an inch above his head.

"No! I will not accept this!!"

A painful howl echoed instantly in all directions.

The Dao of Dark Water within the Acquired Spiritual Treasure, the Black Water Flag of Xuanming, quickly spread throughout White Bone Tao's body, mercilessly destroying his already scarce lifeforce.

In mere moments.

The Seven Kills White Bone Flag let out a mournful cry and then fell powerlessly to the ground, and the White Bone realm that had enveloped the surroundings also began to fade away bit by bit.

Time slowly passed.

Within the severely damaged hall.

Zhang Jing played with the small white flag in his hand, then seeming to remember something, he handed the Seven Kills White Bone Flag to Huang Quan standing beside him.

"Haha, congratulations, I think this treasure is just right for fellow Daoist to command,"

"Thank you, Brother Dao, Huang Quan won't be polite,"

Upon receiving the Seven Kills White Bone Flag, a tinge of joy couldn't help but surface on Huang Quan's rigid face.

The substance of his master's words was true; the flag contained the Dao of White Bone Tao, which was subordinate to his own practice of the Dire Demise and Samsara Dao, making it feel quite handy when commanded.

In the future, entering Spring Heaven would make the treasure immensely helpful.

And below.

Han Sheng stood still, dumbfounded, unable to regain his composure for a long time.

The battle had been incredibly intricate, almost turning his brain to mush.

One moment the master was in the lead, the next White Bone Tao seemed close to victory, then Dong Ming switched sides in mid-battle, and in the end, another master appeared out of nowhere, directly killing the once-arrogant White Bone Tao.

On the other hand.

Dong Ming's eyes flickered back and forth between Zhang Jing and Huang Quan, revealing a hint of complexity and a trace of regret.

Although he was clever, he had still been preempted by the kid's unexpected strike. What was this, being a spectator for the whole event?

In the end, he could only sigh inwardly: My nephew has a blacker heart than mine.

"Nephew Zhang Jing, I was too slow to act; I ask for your forgiveness. Tell me whatever compensation you desire, and your uncle promises to oblige,"

Dong Ming said helplessly.

"Dong Ming Uncle-Master, I personally took care of the trouble, and I suffered no loss outside of the palace, so what need is there for compensation?"

Zhang Jing replied nonchalantly, stressing the word 'personally,' seemingly ready to start making trouble.

As the sound of his voice faded,

Dong Ming thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said in a low voice:

"Nephew, haven't you noticed that Wuyin is missing? If I may be honest, he has already gone to the River of Cosmos Secret Realm."