Chapter 45: Back and Forth

light, the bone-eating demon insects Xiang Yuze had raised for many years were directly shattered by the crisscrossing sword qi, screaming in pain. Even his primordial spirit couldn't escape.Xiang Yuz...(The new book will be released in a month, and Hammer knows that this book has no originality. It's just like reading about mortals, the Purple Mansion, and has always wanted to write something similar. This idea has been around for several years until now. Although the data is terrible, I will still insist on finishing it. Seeing that some readers are actually giving recommendations and rewards, my heart feels a little excited. Here again, I want to ask the readers for collection and recommendation. Although it's going to be a flop, at least try to make it not too bad.)

The giant monster roared angrily, "So, you've run out of Diamond Talismans And your Earth Spirit Shield won't last much longer either. Prepare to die!"

Although he said so, the big-eared monster was secretly annoyed. This damned alchemist actually had so many escape and defensive talismans on him, along with a large amount of spirit stones to replenish his mana. He had killed nearly thirty of his shadow ants in a row. Looking at the corpses of the shadow ants scattered on the ground, the big-eared monster's heart twitched. He estimated that it would take a long time to raise back these dead shadow ants.

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There were also a few head shadows that suffered light to moderate injuries. To quickly restore these shadow ants' combat effectiveness, a large amount of essence blood would have to be paid. Never before had it been this difficult to kill a few opponents.

He nurtured the spirit worms with his own blood, and they were killed or injured so many. He naturally hated Lu Xiaotian, the perpetrator, to the bone. He wanted to kill him immediately.

“Fortunately, this kid’s talismans are also depleted, otherwise he wouldn't use a defensively inferior Earth Spirit Shield! Let's see how this guy dies later.” The large-faced monster thought viciously.

At this time, Zou Xin, trapped by the Shen Yuan formation, after a long assault to no avail, was actually dizzy and lightheaded from the glare of the formation's protective shield. The giant ape, in pain, also sat next to Zou Xin, rubbing its aching head.

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“Well done, Big-headed Demon! You killed that wretched fellow!” Fortunately, this array only had the effect of trapping people and no attack power. Zou Xin saw through the light shield that Lu Xia Tian was clearly at a disadvantage, surrounded by a swarm of ants from the Big-headed demon. Zou Xin's heart leaped with joy, as long as Lu Xia Tian died, it wouldn't take long for him to escape.

At the same time, Zou Xin was also secretly impressed by Lu Xiaoteng's ferocity. Not only did he manage to restrain him, but he could also hold on against a large amount of demonic energy for so long. This skill is not something that ordinary cultivators possess.

Fortunately, Fan Qing had run fast enough before, otherwise if he had been caught with a single heart, he would have been trapped. The big monsters were entangled by Lu Xia Tian, and the one who was destroyed would be their small team. Thinking of this, Zou Xin felt a chill down his spine, but at the same time, he secretly smiled. This kid hid really deep, even a member of their own team, Fan Qing, didn't know his details. It was truly a clumsy move that put himself in a dead end!

Although separated by the formation, he couldn't hear the sounds of battle outside, but the light barrier formed by the formation didn't prevent him from seeing what was happening outside.

After a incense stick's time, Lu Xia Tian's talismans ran out. Several head ants and the remaining shadow ants quickly tore the earth spirit shield to pieces. Although he tried his best to attack the big-headed monster, under the restraint of the shadow ants, the big-headed monster easily dodged.

Seeing that victory was out of reach, Lu Xia Tian turned around in a panic and fled, simultaneously using magic to try and forcefully sweep away the shadow ants attacking him.

“It’s too late to escape now!” The giant man roared with fury. He quickly caught up, the swarm of shadow ants like leeches, constantly surrounding Lu Xiaoteng. After killing so many spirit worms, the giant man couldn't possibly let him go.

“Ah!” Lu Xiaoxiao cried out in panic, the last layer of spiritual shield dissipated, dozens of shadow ants pierced through the shattered barrier and surrounded Lu Xiaoxiao, biting fiercely. Lu Xiaoxiao used his short sword to desperately hack at a dozen or so, but there were too many shadow ants, he couldn't repel them all.

After being bitten by the shadow ant, Lu Xia tian's movements abruptly ceased. His face was filled with panic and despair.

"In your hands, I have nothing to say, kill me if you wish!" Half a while later, Lu XiaTian said coldly.

“You dared to kill so many of my spirit insects! I will make you wish for death but never find it. I'll torture you until you beg, then dismember you a thousand times!”

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Seeing Lu Xiaitian being bitten by dozens of shadow ants in succession, the large-headed monster let out a sigh of relief. A cultivator whose spiritual energy was depleted, to him, was no different from an ordinary person and posed absolutely no threat.

Lu Xia Tian simply closed his eyes and stopped speaking.

Inside the Shuyu Formation, Zou Xin shouted at the giant monster with a large forehead, but unfortunately, the other party couldn't hear him. Zou Xin couldn't help but scratch his ears and cheeks in frustration. If the giant monster with a large forehead took Lu Xiaoteng's storage bag, he wouldn't get much benefit. Even if he did, it would only be some scraps and leftovers, nothing of value.

The Great Demon, after looking at Zou Xin who was still trapped by the formation, let out a sinister chuckle. Zou Xin was caught. Lu Xiaoteng was something he had gotten after paying a great price, so naturally, he should be the first to choose his spoils.

It is also unknown how long this strange formation can hold Zou Xin. Seeing Lu Xiaoteng's appearance of closing his eyes and waiting for death, the monstrous man wanted to avoid time delay and unnecessary trouble. At this moment, he swaggered towards Lu Xiaoteng, reaching out to grab the spirit sword in Lu Xiaoteng's hand and the storage bag at his waist.

However, at this very moment, Lu Xiaottian's eyes suddenly shot open, unleashing a terrifying chill. The spirit sword in his hand darted towards the monstrous creature's chest like lightning.

The monstrous figure was suddenly terrified, his soul trembling with fear. In a panic, he muttered a spell.

The spirit sword pierced into the opponent's chest, but Lu Xia Tian's eyebrows furrowed. The spirit sword seemed to have pierced into a piece of wood, how was this possible

Before Lu Xia Tian could be astonished for long, a dark shadow shot backward in pain. Upon closer inspection, Lu Xia Tian saw that it was not a normal human being pierced through the chest by his spirit sword. It was an object resembling both gold and wood, neither fully one nor the other.

Both of them were shocked. What the strange man couldn't understand was that his shadow ants, which he had tested countless times and knew worked flawlessly, had clearly bitten Lu Xiaoteng dozens of times. Even a cultivator at the late stage of Qi refining, or even a cultivator at the peak of Qi refining, would have their qi circulation disrupted, and they wouldn't be able to use any power.

But Lu Xia Tian was completely unaffected, it seemed like he was being lured closer before a fatal blow would be struck. However, Lu Xia Tian's appearance after being bitten by the shadow ant was anything but fake. He had raised shadow ants for many years and knew exactly how people would react after being bitten. Even if he were faking it, his eyes wouldn't miss a thing.

What those big-hearted folks didn't know was that Lu Xia Tian had been bitten by a shadow ant before, which allowed him to perform like this.

To Lu Xia Tian's astonishment, the sword, which had just about pierced the opponent's body, was unexpectedly replaced by a crafted decoy. The strange man escaped with his life. Although he didn't know what kind of treasure it was, it certainly wasn't an ordinary item.

While Zou Xin was terrified within the Shu Yuan formation, he was no less frightened than the two people. The terrifying figure had such a knack for escaping danger – he had no idea about this. These two weren't easy to get along with. Now that he understood the secret of the giant man, Zou Xin felt a chill in his heart. After leaving the formation, he wasn't sure if they were friends or foes. It seemed like he needed to be more careful in the future, otherwise he might die without knowing how.

The big-eared monster covered his bleeding chest. He was too hasty just now, and the wooden puppet hadn't been able to block all the damage. The spirit sword still pierced his chest almost an inch deep. If it went any deeper, it would probably injure his internal organs.

“Your schemes have failed! Let's see what other tricks you have up your sleeve!” It seemed like a tough battle was inevitable. The large monster drew out his meteor-shaped hairpin, his face darkened as he met Lu XiaTian charging towards him.

"I can kill you without any fancy tricks!"

Lu Xia Tian let out a cold snort. As soon as the large-featured man realized something was wrong and retreated, he abandoned the humanoid puppet and swiftly dashed towards the large-featured man. His right hand held a sword, while his left had secretly prepared a stack of low-level talismans. In order to lure the other party into a trap, his "Diamond Talisman" had been used almost entirely, but he hadn't used a single attack talisman.

Everything happens in the blink of an eye. Seize the opportunity when it's vulnerable, strike it down or inflict heavy damage before it can even breathe!

The giant figure, wielding the Star-Piercing Chain with lightning speed, thrust it towards Lu XiaTian's spirit sword. His cultivation was ultimately higher, even with his injuries, they weren't fatal, he could still easily deal with this irritating and incredibly difficult enemy who had him gritting his teeth in frustration.

That's it now. Lu Xiaotian's mouth twitched with a hint of a strange smile, and the talisman in his hand suddenly flew out.

"Fireball Charm", "Gold Spear Charm", "Ice Arrow Charm", "Earth Spike Charm", "Wind Blade Charm", "Entangling Charm", "Rocket Charm"

A dozen or so low-level spirit talismans were released, unleashing spells that swirled around the massive monstrosity.

A deafening explosion, a flash of fire, and the shattering ice revealed the wide-eyed face of a monstrous creature, contorted in disbelief and fury. The hastily formed earthen shield proved useless against the onslaught of magic, ripped apart in an instant.

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The massive ogre roared, wielding his spiked chain with all his might, deflecting the ice arrows, rockets, and golden spears. His face, already slightly dark, flushed crimson from overexerting his magical power. The spiked chain whirled to a dizzying degree, forming dozens of phantoms that repelled the attacks, but a golden spear and a spike nonetheless pierced his left arm and lower abdomen.BOOM! An exploding fireball incinerated his clothes, burning away most of his whiskers. The massive ogre screamed in agony, blood spurting from the wounds like pillars.

Uh.....A figure flashed past him, the big-headed monster only felt a chill down his throat and his movements came to an abrupt stop.

When Lu Xia Tian sheathed his sword, the monstrous man's throat spurted blood like a fountain. He fell to the ground with an unwilling expression.

Dozens of low-level spells erupted at such close range. Being able to withstand most of them and only suffer minor injuries was considered a fortunate outcome. The truly fatal blow came from Lu Xia Tian's sword as the large monster, having exhausted its old power and yet to generate new power, attempted to block those spells.

As for personal cultivation, Lu Xia Tian felt he had no chance of winning against the opponent. He had taken the antidote beforehand, and his most relied-upon Shadow Ants were useless against him. Being injured, and still being ambushed by dozens of low-rank spirit talismans at close range, Lu Xia Tian felt this big boss monster was quite pitiful.

Having finally killed the opponent, Lu Xia Tian let out a breath of relief. He took the Shadow Ant gourd from the waist of the monstrous man, along with his storage pouch, but didn't check what was inside. His attention shifted to Zou Xin who was trapped by the formation.

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Lu Xia Tian's face flickered with uncertainty. To kill the monstrous figure, he had played all his cards. The man in brocade was no weakling, his strength comparable to Lu Xia Tian's. There was also a black monkey, its power equivalent to that of a third-level Qi Refiner. Fighting might not guarantee victory. However, more than half an hour had passed since the fight began, and the man in brocade would soon break free. Leaving now meant he'd risk being pursued even more relentlessly by the weakened man in brocade. Moreover, the fierce battle had consumed a considerable amount of his Qi. Leaving the grove might lead to unforeseen circumstances.

Most importantly, this time being chased by two people, it was thanks to the Shùyuán formation that they were able to escape.

The 望月 Mountain Range is fraught with danger, and he could encounter other cultivator groups at any moment. Alone now, if discovered by a weaker group, they wouldn't be able to catch him. If encountered by a stronger group, they wouldn't let a lone target slip away. He was likely to face another pursuit just like this one.

After leaving the mountain and returning to望月城, he was unable to find a reliable squad to rejoin in a short time. This meant giving up the opportunity to join the sect this year. His talent was mediocre, and every year of delay would reduce his chances of successfully establishing his foundation by one point. He would never give up easily. Therefore, this formation naturally could not be abandoned.

"We can't give up!" Lu Xia Tian smiled faintly, taking out two low-grade spirit stones from the barrier. He held one in each hand, sat down cross-legged.

As expected, Lu Xiaitian's fearless actions sent a chill down Zou Xin's spine within the formation.

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After a incense stick's worth of time, the consumed Qi within his body had already recovered for the most part. At this time, the spiritual energy of the Shùyuàn Formation had also been depleted, and the protective light gradually thinned.

Zhou Xin saw this and was overjoyed. He raised his wolf tooth club and smashed the fragile light shield with one blow, taking out Hei Yuan and quickly escaping without looking back.

"That saved us a good fight."

Lu Xia tian's heart relaxed. It was always good to avoid unnecessary trouble. After sitting for a while, his inner energy was restored, and Lu Xia tian got up and put away the several battle flags. However, at this moment, his body hair stood on end. Looking intently, the man in brocade robes who had just left returned. It seemed that his escape just now was just a test of his actions.

Zhou Xinyin looked at Lu Xiaitian with a sullen expression. From Lu Xiaitian's beheading of He Tuzizi to the poisoning and scheming, to the current demise of the "Great Eared Monster" at his hands, it seemed this young opponent had learned much. Besides the formation he'd used and the spiritual talismans, he didn’t possess many formidable techniques. It was just that his schemes were incredibly deep.

Normally, Zou Xinjue wouldn't want to engage in a life-or-death battle with such an enemy. However, aside from the fact that Lu Xiaoteng is a skilled alchemist with considerable wealth, just the spirit objects within the storage pouch of the large monster are enough to make him covet them dearly.

The Great Monster had collected several kinds of demon pills and spirit herbs for joining the Taicheng Sect. Adding to his own collection, he might be close to meeting the sect's requirements. Having these was enough for him to fight with all his might. His earlier escape was a test. Lu Xia Tian didn't pursue him, meaning he wasn't willing to fight again. He probably had used up most of his spirit talismans; otherwise, he wouldn't have let him go so easily.

Having thought things through, Zou Xin then mustered his courage and fired back at Lu Xia Tian with a low smile, "Actually, I don't want to fight you either. Our strengths are almost equal; a fierce battle would likely leave us both injured. However, the big monster has some things I want. If you can share some of it with me, we can naturally coexist peacefully."

“Since it’s in my hands, there's no possibility of it being split up again.” Lu Xiaotian sneered. Did he take him for a fool Although he was unwilling to fight this man in fine clothes, both sides had similar cultivation levels. He had already killed the big monsters, so why would he care about one more enemyis seamless transition would prevent the destruction of the restrictions from damaging the Cloud霞 Hall's treasury. However, most of the dangers to the Cloud霞 Hall didn't come from within, but from out...