Chapter 1852: No Way!
Zhi Yin’s group replied with an unhappy tone, “What do you mean, got to it first? We haven’t even found a thing yet.”
These individuals were all among the best of the disciples from the different sects. Normally, they were constantly surrounded by attention. If not for the fact that they were in a different world, they would already have flipped out if someone interrogated them like this.
“Hmph, do you think I’ll believe you just because you said you don’t have anything? This old one won’t trouble you. Let me search your storage pouches, and then I’ll let you go.” Elder Blood Spirit harrumphed.
When they heard his domineering tone, the three’s expressions changed. They replied, “Why should we let you search us?”
“Why?” Elder Blood Spirit repeated, his expression turning cold. “Little infants, could it be that your elders never told you that once you leave home, strength is above all?”
Luo Dongjiang was so angry he actually laughed, saying, “This sir is acting so egotistical. Do you really think we’re that easy to bully?”
With the strength of their group of representative disciples, if they worked together, they could even fight against their sects’ veteran elders. An ordinary master wasn’t even worthy of them fighting together.
Their party hadn’t wanted to cause trouble in an unfamiliar environment and had always backed down, and yet now, the other side was going way too far. How could their arrogant and haughty selves endure that? They all began to berate him.
Elder Blood Spirit laughed sinisterly and said, “You’re already so arrogant while still so young. If I don’t properly discipline you, what kind of a senior would I be?”
He raised his hand, and a white bone palm fanned open, flying at Luo Dongjiang.
Luo Dongjiang had actually already been prepared for an attack, but he had never expected the opponent to be that fast. With a loud and clear smack, his face was struck. Even though the palm’s power wasn’t that great, it made his face red and swollen because it was extremely fast. The humiliation factor was definitely high.
He was the glorious representative disciple of Mount Luofu. When had he ever experienced such a thing before? He roared with anger, drawing his weapon and charging forward.
On the other hand, Zhi Yin and Zhao Xiaodie weren’t just enjoying the drama. They knew that they had to fight together, so they tacitly agreed to a.s.sist Luo Dongjiang. The unified strength of the three daoist sects’ next generation heroes was definitely remarkable.
“Hm? No wonder you were so full of youthful vigor. You do have some skills,” Elder Blood Spirit said, raising his brows. Unfortunately, his eyebrows had already fallen off, so it was quite the strange sight.
He moved strangely as he jumped straight into the fray, leaping from side to side. The three youngsters weren’t able to coordinate their attacks at all, and all of them felt as if they were fighting against him one on one. They were all alarmed.
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On a distant treetop, Yun Jianyue yawned as she watched the scene. She said, “How senseless. Let’s hurry and go find Honglei’s group. They must be worried to death right now.”
She was the Devil Sect Master, so she wasn’t too fond of these daoist sect disciples to begin with. She wouldn’t even mind at all if they ended up dying here, as that would be beneficial for the Devil Sect.
Yan Xuehen frowned and said, “No, as a fellow daoist, I cannot just watch without doing anything.”
Yun Jianyue sneered, retorting, “What else can you do but watch? Do you even have an ounce of strength left? If you go up there, you’ll only be donating yourself. You’re so pretty I reckon that Elder Blood Spirit wouldn’t mind having some fun with you.”
Yan Xuehen’s expression changed a bit. She knew that what Yun Jianyue said was true. Zu An’s suction had just been too strong before, leaving her completely numb and limp. She couldn't muster even an ounce of strength. There was no way for her to do anything, so she could only look pitifully at Zu An. She was usually cold in nature, so she wasn’t too good at asking for help. She couldn't find the right words and could only gesture with her eyes.
Zu An was about to say something when Yun Jianyue said first, “You’re not allowed to save them. That Zhi Yin fought against your Manman, while Zhao Xiaodie is King Qi’s daughter, someone who bears hostility against you. Also, that Luo Dongjiang also provoked Honglei before. If you save them, won’t you just be striking our faces?”
Zu An was speechless. He felt a huge headache. Having two beauties who were on opposite camps made it so that regardless of which choice he made, he would offend one side.
Suddenly, there was a change in the battle. Zhao Xiaodie was the first to be blasted flying with a groan. Then, Luo Dongjiang followed, and after that, it was Zhi Yin. They were all covered in injuries. Judging from the sequence, it was easy to tell the order of their strength.
Zhao Xiaodie gritted her teeth. Her entire body turned into an expanse of b.u.t.terflies and swept toward Elder Blood Spirit.
“Hm? There’s actually poison. Unfortunately for you, this old one fears poison least of all,” Elder Blood Spirit remarked. Green light flashed across his body, as if he had sucked away that poison. Then, he released a shriveled hand, grabbing at the endless b.u.t.terflies. With a cry of alarm, the b.u.t.terflies scattered and Zhao Xiaodie appeared, her neck clasped in his hand.
“Little miss, you’re actually quite pretty,” Elder Blood Spirit remarked. His long and thin tongue reached out and gave her tender white cheek a lick.
Suddenly, a terrifying wind swept over. Elder Blood Spirit shuddered. He quickly raised his head and moved out of the way.
Zhao Xiaodie seized the chance to break free from his control and escaped a hundred meters away. Her small, beautiful face was full of fear. She had almost been caught just now. Judging from how perverted the opponent looked, it wasn’t hard to imagine her fate if that happened.
Elder Blood Spirit voiced his surprise. Then, a hint of rapt joy appeared on his face. He exclaimed, “It was actually an immortal-grade weapon! Haha, even if I couldn't find the one who faced tribulation, this is enough compensation.”
Zhi Yin held the Shadowless Ball in his hand. He had a really frustrated expression. He couldn't win against the opponent if he didn’t bring out this weapon, but now that he had, the opponent clearly desired it. They really were unlucky today.
Elder Blood Spirit didn’t give them any time for regrets. He moved as fast as lightning. He changed his initial plans from dealing with Zhao Xiaodie first; instead, he focused all of his strength on Zhi Yin to steal his Shadowless Ball.
Zhi Yin was quickly put in a desperate situation. Zhao Xiaodie quickly rushed forward to help him. After some hesitation, Luo Dongjiang also used his forbidden skill and charged forward.
On the tree, Yan Xuehen frowned, remarking, “Even though their cultivations aren’t bad, that Elder Blood Spirit has already stepped into the grandmaster rank. He isn’t someone they can defeat at all.”
Sure enough, in the blink of an eye, many more shocking injuries appeared on their bodies.
Bang!
There was a loud snap. Luo Dongjiang had been smashed flying by a palm, knocking him straight into a tree. The tree was so thick it would take three people’s arms to wrap around it, and yet the impact had snapped it instantly.
Luo Dongjiang coughed out a mouthful of blood, his face deathly pale. It was clear that he was seriously injured. He instinctively wanted to charge again, but his body quickly stopped. As he watched the opponent’s ghost-like figure dart around, he knew that even if they fought to the death, they still wouldn’t be his match.
Since his attention is completely on those two right now…
Some hesitation appeared on his face, but in the end, he clenched his teeth. He turned around and ran.
With him out of the fight, the pressure on Zhao Xiaodie increased considerably. When she saw him run away, she was shocked and alarmed, exclaiming, “Senior brother Luo, where are you going?!”
Luo Dongjiang quickly called out, “Junior sister Zhao, I’m going to look for help. Hang in there!” His figure disappeared into the distance as he spoke.
Elder Blood Spirit’s attention was completely on the Shadowless Ball, so he didn’t even feel like chasing after Luo Dongjiang.
Zhao Xiaodie felt her heart sink. Who else did they know in this world? Who could Luo Dongjiang ask for help? He was clearly using this chance to run away, and he even wanted the two of them to hold the enemy back.
Elder Blood Spirit also roared with laughter, saying, “Even a married couple would abandon each other in the face of disaster, while you three were just traveling companions. Why would he risk his life for you?”
Zhi Yin was shocked and furious as well. He released a great roar. While the opponent was avoiding the Shadowless Ball, he rammed into him with Push of the Iron Mountain to try to seriously injure him.
“This move of yours is a bit interesting. It actually contains the power of a mountain collision,” Elder Blood Spirit said. Despite that, he easily dodged to the side. Then, his leg extended outward, borrowing Zhi Yin’s momentum to throw him.
Zhi Yin slammed into the ground. Now, he was the one who had to suffer the recoil of Push of the Iron Mountain. Loud cracks came from his body as his bones shattered. He no longer had the strength to keep fighting.
Zhao Xiaodie rushed over frantically to try to save him, but the opponent’s shriveled arm pa.s.sed through her complicated attacks and grabbed her neck.
When they saw that, a hint of despair flashed across Zhi Yin and Zhao Xiaodie’s faces.
Killing for another’s treasure, dying a humiliating death…
All kinds of verses appeared in their minds.
“Haha, my luck really is pretty good today. Not only did I obtain an immortal-grade weapon, there’s even a dainty beauty for me to enjoy,” Elder Blood Spirit said. He sealed Zhao Xiaodie’s acupoints before tossing her to the side.
Suddenly, he looked in a certain direction and called out, “You people over there, you’ve already watched this drama for so long. I reckon that you’ve watched enough by now, right?”
Zu An was speechless. Even though Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen’s voices were quiet, he hadn’t expected Elder Blood Spirit to pick up on them. This person’s cultivation really couldn't be underestimated.
He could only carry Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen with him as he jumped off the tree, calling out, “If I said that we were just pa.s.sing by, would you let us go?”
He didn’t want any more trouble, so he took out a mask to cover his face.
Meanwhile, Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue acted as if they had found the most precious treasure. They frantically grabbed at the masks to hide their faces. They even buried their heads into his shoulder without any shame, for fear of any of these juniors recognizing them.