Zhao Xuan eliminated the old monk's avatar and erased all traces linking him to the scene as quickly as possible. This included the shattered Heaven-Overturning Seal and the lingering Immortal Slaughtering Sword energy. Changing his appearance immediately, he disguised himself as a bull demon and escaped by burrowing underground.
Shortly after his departure, a ripple tore through the void. The old monk who had just fought him reappeared with a grim expression. After pacing around the area, he said bitterly, "You certainly know how to run."
Once free, Zhao Xuan found an isolated mountain, excavated a cave, and planted two tens of thousands of Central Apricot Yellow Flags around it. Only then did he feel secure enough to use the Heart of Spiritual Wood to advance his cultivation. Half a day later, he had elevated his Golden Core to the fourth revolution.
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