Shen Tian had his whole mind fixed on thinking how to best set up the gravestone for Sword Venerable Qian Yang when the change occurred.

His instincts made him take a leap backbut of course, how would he be able to handle Zhang Yunxis infuriated attacks anyway?

Shen Tian quickly threw the stone in his hands at Zhang Yunxi and whipped out the Black Tortoise Shield to block Zhang Yunxis advances.

Boom!

How could a mere gravestone fend off Zhang Yunxis attacks?

The moment it came into contact with Zhang Yunxis fists, the whole stone burst into fine powder.

Shen Tian couldnt even have time to feel sorry for Sword Venerable Qian Yang before he felt yet another hit against the Black Tortoise Shieldit felt like a truck had bumped against the shield.

His entire person was blasted back by hundreds of meters. By the time he managed to steady himself, both his arms felt numb with ache, and he almost couldnt hold onto the Black Tortoise Shield.

Sssss!

I have to give my hat off to Senior Sister!

Such brute strength, such scary advances!

But before Shen Tian could finish his admiration, his face paled behind the mask because he saw that Zhang Yunxis aura got more formidable.

For heavens sake, after acquiring the Mixed Divine Lightning, Senior Sisters abilities have increased by leaps and bounds.

Not only did she manage to attain the Golden Core Eight Refinement Stage, but she also has the Mixed Divine Lightning to protect herself. This means that if she used the Mixed Divine Lightning now, she could easily suppress other cultivators who attained the Golden Core Eight Refinement Stage!

Much as though Shen Tians abilities had increased after his adventure at the valley, he was also afraid to face such a shrew. Most importantly, Shen Tian was still wearing the Spirit Venerable Divine Waters armorhow on earth would he dare to battle with Zhang Yunxi in this state?

As such, the situation became like thiswhile Zhang Yunxis advances became more ferocious every blow she dealt out, Shen Tian was too scared to be recognized that he had to retreat repeatedly.

It was obvious as to who was on the losing end between the two of them.

Damn it, you b*tch! You even took my Junior Brothers Black Tortoise Shield! Where is my Junior Brother Shen Tian? Hand him over NOW!

Zhang Yunxi was too stuck on the conventional mode of thinking, and it never occurred once to her that there might be other possibilities. She was undoubtedly certain that this blue-armored lass in front of her was the demon that ruled the Fog Plain.

If not, why would the token of love that she had given to her Junior Brother and his Black Tortoise Shield end up in her hands!?

Junior Brother Shen Tian must be held captive by her. Once I beat this demon, I will be able to save him!

Wait a minute

At that moment, something came to Zhang Yunxis attention from the corners of her eyesshe saw a new grave beside them.

Her whole body shook, and a scary thought leaped up to her mind.

Can it can it be that Junior Brother Shen Tian has already come to harm?

At that thought, a huge wave of sorrow and hatred washed over her.

Powers that were never seen before erupted from her body and the Mixed Divine Lightning covered her entire torso.

A shimmering Golden Core rose up from Zhang Yunxis body, emitting majestic divine lights. However, this Golden Core was cracking upbroken fragments peeled off from the Golden Cores surface, revealing another even more brilliant Golden Core hidden within it.

Yes, thats rightZhang Yunxi had made a breakthrough in the middle of this battle!

She had evolved further from her current status of the Golden Core Eight Refinement Stage and attained the Golden Core Nine Refinement Stage.

The present Zhang Yunxi was no longer inferior to Fang Changmore accurately, she had surpassed him in power!

At the same time, both the Divine Firmaments Sacred Leader and Heavenly Venerable Azure Lotus stood facing each other in mid-air.

The expression on the old Taoist priests face was too interesting for words to describe. Meanwhile, one could see the heavenly aura on the surface of Divine Firmaments Sacred Leader body vibrating so vigorously that it seemed ready to explode at any time.

Azure Lotus mouth twitched. Junior Brother, do you think that fellow down there is him?

The Sacred Leader replied, He-cough, cough, no, that lass cannot be Shen Tian.

Glee was written all over the old Taoist priests face. Stop lying. Do you honestly think that I believe the Phoenix Feather Mask can shield against your divine consciousness?

The Sacred Leader tried to keep his usual aloof stance as he replied, That demonic lass is not Shen Tian!

Junior Brother, are you sure? Surely, I believe you can see that this armor set is a supreme-grade Spirit artifact. No demons could own that!

Well, I believe Tianer must have encountered some extreme danger then. He must have no choice but to equip that armor set. Its at times like these that we need to do our best to protect his identity.

Azure Lotus mocked, So, the Son of Providence can also meet extreme crises?

The Sacred Leader replied coolly, Well, cant you sense the extravagant aura Tianers body is emitting?

At that, the old Taoist priests forehead creased up. He turned back and stared intently at Shen Tian, and shock took over his initial doubtful expression.

When extraordinary items were just being refined, the person who obtained them would not be able to contain all of their auras.

For those of high cultivation levels, such auras were very obvious.

As such, when Azure Lotus observed more closely, he was shocked to discover that just in a few days, there was such a drastic change in Shen Tians aura.

What the hell!? Did he go and ransack some sacred grounds during these few days that he went missing?

How come there are suddenly auras of Spiritual Wood and Exceptional Fire emitting from his body? The grades of those items are quite advanced too!

Azure Lotus felt that the Azure Heavenly Fire he possessed might be of a lower grade than what Shen Tian possessed now.

At the same time, he also sensed that Shen Tians constitution had changed to that of the Little Five Elements Yang Divine Lightning Constitution!

But a few days before, that lad only had a normal constitution. How is it that he could develop a Yang Divine Lightning Constitution in just a few days? What kind of fortuitous opportunities did he meet with exactly!?

After all, out of all the talents the Divine Firmament Sacred Ground had seen throughout the ages, there were only a scarce few people who possessed the Yang Divine Lightning Constitution.

Not to mention that Shen Tian had developed such a constitution just at the Foundation Establishment stagethis was unheard of!

Azure Lotus stared at Shen Tian with bloodshot eyes.

This lad, he he

Seeing how Azure Lotus was unable to complete the sentence, the Sacred Leader replied nonchalantly, So, what do you think of him now? I have already said before that Tianer is the Son of Providence. Senior Brother, do you believe it now?

The Fog Plains master has gone missing, and it was most probably Tianers doing. In front of those who have great providence, cultivation levels are like nothing!

The old Taoist priest swallowed and asked, Then what should we do now?

The Sacred Leader replied calmly, Xier is too impulsive for attacking Tianer just like that. But I daresay Tianers capabilities might be on par with her, and he can get out of this fix by himself.

Senior Brother, lets just wait and see what will happen. Leave matters to me, and dont act by yourself. Remember, now what we need to do is to be mindful of Tianers dignity.

Back on the plains, Zhang Yunxis abilities had a marked improvement after her cultivation was stabilized.

She attacked Shen Tian continuously, and every strike was fiercer than the previous one.

Shen Tian felt really resigned. He didnt know if he should fight back or not.

Oh, wait! Didnt I obtain the Divine Devouring Vines Ground Burrowing skill?

Shen Tian finally remembered that he had this last life-saving skill.

He immediately stuck out his right hand, and a lush green vine shot out. The vine hit Zhang Yunxis right fist, and needless to say, it was flung backward. After all, much as though the Divine Devouring Vine was powerful, Zhang Yunxis cultivation was too high, and it was easy for her to defeat this vine.

However, the main purpose of Shen Tian releasing this vine was also not to beat Zhang Yunxi. That was too unrealistic.

The moment the vine touched Zhang Yunxi, Shen Tians body flung out with it. He was actually using Zhang Yunxis strength to quicken his retreat!

Following which, lush green vines stuck into the ground like growing spirals.

Just within the blink of an eye, Shen Tian disappeared in front of Zhang Yunxi, leaving no traces at all!

Zhang Yunxi looked alarmed as she requested, Father, that demon had escaped by burrowing through the ground. Please subdue it for us!

Despair washed over Shen Tians whole body after he heard what Zhang Yunxi said from above the ground.

Why the hell is Master here too!?

After all, he was a Saint who had truly survived the tribulation transcendence and was much more formidable than the Vine Mother, Lu Ji.

Before him, Ground Burrowing would most probably not work!

Is it really set in stone that my reputation will be ruined today?

Just when Shen Tian was freaking out underneath the ground, he heard the Sacred Leaders serious voice ring out.

Heavens is kind. I see that you had it hard to reach your current cultivation, and I really do not want to ruin it.

Fellow cultivator, I shall give you an hour to release my disciple.

Should Tianer be missing even one hair, I will wipe out the whole Fog Plain and leave no living species!

Remember, give him his rightful apology and send him out in a respectable fashion!

The Leaders announcement was obviously siding with Shen Tian, and this made him really touched.

At the same time, Shen Tian heaved a sigh of reliefhe didnt expect that even his Master could not see through his disguise.

No matter what, thats great. I will just change my clothes and come out from another direction to meet them later.

My reputation is preserved!

Hmm, but really, is the Phoenix Feather Mask so powerful that it can even hide ones identity from a Saint?

This setup seems too illogical!