Cole look at the blood that covers his hand. He was about to wash it with water or shake it off when he suddenly saw that it was vanishing visible to the naked eye.

It looks like both his True Phoenix Fire and [Transforming Soulbound Feathers] are doing their job of purifying everthing near him.

Though, he don't know if blood would always be considered unpure or if it was just the blood coming from cultivator who practice demonic arts.

It only take a few seconds before the blood thay cakes his hand vanish like it wasn't there in the first place.

After that, he raise his head and finally look at the guarded and vigilant second-in-command disciple from Corpse Refining Sect.

What Cole didn't know was that with his angry emotion, he was releasing the aura of Immortal Regal Phoenix. Although the aura he releases is far more weak from the True-Rank Avaian Beast Immortal Regal Phoenix, or any True-Rank Beast in that matter, it was still very powerful and not a normal human could withstand it.

As of now, the man could only tell that Cole was far more deadly than he anticipated, probably even more powerful than Gu Xi, who they deem to be the most powerful among the righteous path disciples.

He was painfully aware of that, that he don't even bother to escape. After all, predatory instinct will be provoked more when they saw their prey fearful and escaping. It was more sensible to stay that to run.

Besides, this beautiful man can appear anywhere he wanted. If not, he will try to stop Cole on advancing and gave time the lady to summon her ghost out the antique mirror.

He don't know if his opponent use pure speed and just teleport himself to their location. But whatever it was, it was still a bad news for them.

As of now, his situation could be said to be cornered. No one could also come to aid him since the others was occupied with own opponent. Furthermore, they don't having a good time themselves...

He was basically on his own facing a predator...

He could also feel the hatred intended for them wafting out of Cole, which he always encountered due to the path they practice. His eyes were looking at him like a sharp gaze of eagle!

He can't help but look at the second-in-command disciple of Blood Demon's Creed with panicked gaze.

Who would've thought that a demonic cultivator will feel fear when facing a righteous cultivator?!

The anemic looking guy of Blood Demon's Creed recieve the underlying message but he didn't dare to look for long lest he pull Cole's aggro. After all, he's a practitioner that practice blood controlling arts and he felt that blood near the white clothed man will get burned when it was near him. If he face Cole, he will be like fighting in the middle of the dessert, his blood will get dissipated to the air and vanish.

He could only brought the blood orb and leave a very urgent message asking for reinforcement and assistance! And make it fast since there number is starting to decrease and they were dying one by one!

After the man left his message, his face looks more pale than ever. One would even wonder why he's still alive until now.

The blood orb quiver immediately after. The anemic man squeeze the last ounce of his Soul-Energy and read the reply—'Sacrifice'!

It was just a single word message but he felt that mountain fall on top of his shoulders! In fact, this word was always used by them! But it was different now that he could be that needed to sacrifice.

Meanwhile, the second-in-command disciple of Corpse Refining Sect look back at Cole. This time, his face seems to age suddenly and some sign of livor mortis could be seen in his body. But contrary to the what one could visually see, his vitality becomes so rich that it seems... overflowing.

Furthermore, he's starting to emit an pressure not any inferior to Ferghana Horse and Poison Cloud Lion! In fact, at its peak, it was even more powerful than the two!

But Cole could feel that its quickly vanishing. It seems that the latter is burning his own life force and vitality to temporarily increase his cultivation level. Although it sound great but the price one had to pay is very heavy!

He could tell that the other were already desperate and was ready gamble with his life. Furthermore, now that the anemic man start, he probably can't stop mid-way or the backslash he'll recieve might even kill him.

He'll definitely battle crazely and will do everything, even dragging him into his grave.

Cole would like to face the anemic man but there's one thing he had to do first—stop the antique mirror!

The Ghost Mother sealed inside were as calm as ever, attending the fully clothed baby with all of her attention. However, the lady already unlock the seal and were already releasing the Ghost Mother, he might have stop her mid-way but the process still continue. He have to seal the cursed object first before the Ghost Mother is fully released!

Cole was about to call Blue and deal with this berserk man and ask Baldy how to deal the cursed mirror when he saw a ball of light floating towards his location!

Upon closer look, it was actually Gu Xi riding the Golden Lotus Throne!

"Fellow cultivator, I'll deal with the mirror." Cole heard inside his head, a message given by Gu Xi through telepathy.

The message was clear! He could focus on the berserk man!

He knew that there's massive improvement happen to him after he acquire his new special physique and Martial Spirit. The rapist man of Corpse Refining Sect he deal before was caught by him by surprise that he don't manage to gauge his newfound strength.

He could now use this chance to test his new capability!

The scene sounds long to be described but in fact it all happen in short amount of time!

The now berserk man look at Cole with deep determination in his eyes. By burning his own life force, he'll battle until he die and at least make it meaningful by dragging someone with him!

And his target was the man that basically change the flow of the situation the moment he came!

He toss the luxurious coffin and drop that weighty object. Then, he draw the hold strapped on his side and immediately send his energy and force of his [Concept]!

His sword looks special as the others. Although it looks like old and quite antique, those characteristics just make the sword more capable and powerful. Specially its handle that seems to be crafted with special and rare material.

However, contrary to what it looks like on the outside, the moment it was pulled out of its scabbard, what will greeted the eyes was its rusted blade!

The said sword seems be left out for too long as its whole blade don't have any metallic parts but wholly covered with brown rusts instead. There were also some traces of green spots could be seen on the blade occasionally.

On one look, one would think that there should be some kind of problem. For instance, perhaps he withdraw an wrong object from his spatial storage instead of his own sword!

But for Cole who could identify most of the things in one glance, those rusts actually made the said sword said to be more deadly! Despite its appearance, its sharpness won't fall in comparison to sophisticated sword, albeit a little inferior.

And the true purpose of those rusts where more a like a poison, specifically called tetanus!

The lethality of tetanus to cultivators might be minimal due to their superior natural recovery and immune system and won't usually cause death, but its pre-efect could cause a huge problem in the middle of the battle!

For instance, causing paralysis!

Being stopped for a just a single second could kill you, what more if you're paralyzed for a long time? You'll be dead for thousand times already!

Furthermore, metals in this world is more powerful and less prone to get rusted due to the presence of spiritual energy and superior blacksmithing process.

Which means, the rust in the sword was refine and deliberately done. According to his [Heavenly Eyes], the said sword was left out in the place rich with Corpse-Energy. The Corpse-Energy corrupts the metal properties of the sword which leads to its current rusted appearance.

In addition, there were also a rich corpse properties on the sword. This means that not only it will cause tetanus, it will also cause corpse damage!

Without a doubt, that sword becomes more deadly and insidious!

The moment the berserk man injected his own Corpse-Energy to the rusted sword, the green spots on it becomes more vibrant.

Then, he launch himself towards Cole while slashing with the sword, "Die!"

Cole knew that both the rust and corpse poison won't be able to endanger him since both of them could be considered dirty and will be instantly purified by both his special physique and [True Phoenix Fire].

What could be considered as deadly to others won't have any effect on him!

Coming to this conclusion, Cole decided to test his flesh body first!

Not using any kind of defensive items or skill, and not even using the [Transforming Soulbound Feathers], he instead to stop the attack by catching it with his hand!

Shing—Clank!!!

Surprisingly, the rusted sword produce a very sharp sound when slicing the air despite its untrustworthy appearance. But the moment it hits his bones, the sound of metal meeting together resounded!

'My flesh is not as sturdy as I imagine but it was still acceptable. It might not be able to block sword but it was definitely sturdy to blunt damage cause by punching and the likes! This might probably something to do with the fact that his special constitution is from Phoenix and their feathers was the main and greatest means of protection, which is the same as scales for Dragons. On the other hand, his bone was more sturdier than the Phoenix Feathers! Not a normal weapon like the rusted sword could damage it.' Cole concluded.

Despite the injury he received, he was quite happy. It seems that from now on, his life will be more harder to threaten!

The Immortal Regal Phoenix might not be a beast that specializes with offense but its health, natural overall recovery, defense and speed was top notch, which in his opinion was not a problem to him. After all, he was a [Beast Tamer] and his contracted pets was his means of offensive ability.

However, after this, he also conclude one more thing; he lacks an offensive weapon!

Summoning Grimoire, League Banner, Black Ring, Transforming Soulbound Feathers, Purifying Evil Radiance Orb... All of them could not be considered as offensive type but more like supporting and auxiliary equipments!

It seems that he need to look for one as sooner as possible.

However, it doesn't mean that he can't retaliate. He might lack in warrior's path but when it comes to becoming a mage, he could be considered as excellent!

On the other side, the now berserk man looks grim on the inside when he draw his rusted sword. His opponent might had killed a defenseless lady but that doesn't mean that the man was weak and all. In fact, the fact that he manage to kill a guarded person without alerting the guard was enough testimony to his abilities.

Which is why despite his strength was alleviated to inferior Void Sensing-Stage power for short amount, he's not confident that he'll be able to defeat the other man. After all, it wasn't just him who had a trump card. His opponent might use the same move as him, burning his life force in exchange of temporary leap of strength.

He's literally battling with his life on the line!

At the same time, he send his Soul-Energy towards the certain token attaches to his body, asking the corpse puppet battling the ice ghost for help!