Lure

Wang Quan stood beside Feng Ming Daoist, his recently attained Foundation Establishment energy still surging through his meridians. He calmly assessed the current situation. After his breakthrough, not only had his energy strengthened and his cultivation improved, but more importantly, he could finally unleash the true power of the Five Elements Spirit Disk in his possession.

This Five Elements Spirit Disk was an artifact he had obtained from a previous secret realm. Until now, he had not been able to fully control it. But with his cultivation entering the Foundation Establishment stage, Wang Quan could feel the artifact's power beginning to merge with his Five Elements technique.

"Five Elements Spirit Disk..."

He grasped the disk, sensing the rich flow of elemental energy within. The power of the five elements circulated inside it, forming a strange resonance with his own energy.

"Now that I've entered Foundation Establishment, this disk can more than double the speed at which I channel my elemental energy," Wang Quan thought to himself. The power of the disk was extraordinary, and with the support of his Five Elements technique, it was certain to play a critical role in the upcoming battle.

However, even with the disk and his newly gained cultivation level, it still might not be enough to turn the tide. The Golden Core stage evil spirit had already taken form, its power terrifying. To truly find a way to defeat it, he would need something more.

An idea suddenly flashed in Wang Quan's mind: the Defiant Bloodline that he had long kept hidden. This power had caused him endless trouble; when it first awakened, it nearly exposed his special constitution, attracting the pursuit of evil spirits. Yet now, in this desperate situation, the Defiant Bloodline might just be the key to breaking the deadlock.

"Defiant Bloodline..."

He muttered under his breath, a trace of hesitation flickering in his mind. The bloodline was undeniably powerful, but its nature was extremely dangerous. It could also be tracked by evil spirits, having led to many perilous encounters in the past.

"But staying idle means certain death," Wang Quan thought. He knew that the current situation was dire, and if they didn't take action soon, the evil spirit would recover, and everyone would perish. Instead of waiting for the inevitable, it was better to act decisively.

"Choosing the lesser of two evils..."

With this firm resolve, Wang Quan decided that although using the Defiant Bloodline risked being tracked, its strong resistance to external forces might be their only hope, giving him the ability to withstand the evil spirit's deadly aura.

Wang Quan closed his eyes, focusing inwardly as he gradually activated the power of his bloodline. As he channeled his energy, the bloodline began to stir within him, a profound and mystical force flowing through his meridians. The Defiant Bloodline, like a hidden dragon, slowly awakened.

"Buzz—"

A deep vibration emanated from within his body as the Defiant Bloodline fully activated. Wang Quan felt a peculiar resistance spreading throughout his entire being, as if a natural barrier had formed against all external energies.

"Incredible..."

Wang Quan smiled inwardly, realizing that the Defiant Bloodline not only protected him from external energy invasion, but it also offered immense resistance to the evil spirit's deadly aura. His body felt as though it had become insulated from the surrounding deathly energy, rendering it unable to penetrate his defenses.

Wang Quan's eyes brightened, and he quickly formulated a plan.

"I can use the Defiant Bloodline's power as bait to lure the Golden Core evil spirit out. Even if its deathly aura assaults me, I can handle it."

He approached Feng Ming Daoist and spoke with a serious tone, "Daoist Feng, I've reached Foundation Establishment, and I have the ability to attract the evil spirit. I can act as bait to draw it out, and then we can join forces to kill it."

Feng Ming Daoist was momentarily surprised, then after a brief pause, he nodded in agreement. He had witnessed Wang Quan's boldness before. Given the current desperate situation, if Wang Quan was willing to take such a risk to draw out the evil spirit, it might indeed provide them with a sliver of hope.

"Bait?"

Feng Ming Daoist's eyes narrowed, but he nodded firmly. "If you can lure it out, we'll combine our strength to attack. It's the best plan for now. Any more delay, and it'll only grow stronger."

Wang Quan nodded and exchanged a determined look with Feng Ming Daoist before turning to brief the other Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"If we can draw out the evil spirit, we must all strike together and crush it in one blow," Wang Quan said calmly.

Though the other cultivators wore grim expressions, they agreed. The situation was dire, and while grouping together provided some safety, as Wang Quan had pointed out, if they didn't act soon, a slow death awaited them all.

Taking a deep breath, Wang Quan gripped the Five Elements Spirit Disk, its glow flickering faintly in his hand. He activated his Defiant Bloodline, feeling the surrounding energy and deathly aura being slowly repelled. With resolve, he stepped toward the depths of the array.

As he ventured forward, the deathly aura thickened, and the familiar oppressive feeling crept up once again. Wang Quan knew that the evil spirit's attention was now upon him.

Not far behind, Feng Ming Daoist and the remaining Foundation Establishment cultivators followed closely, ready to strike at any moment. Wang Quan advanced alone at the front, like a sharp blade piercing into the darkness, prepared for the Golden Core evil spirit's counterattack.

"Evil spirit... come forth…"