Chapter 164: Chapter 163: Demons’ Destruction (Congratulations to Elvin2016 for joining the Silver Alliance!)_1
"Here it comes!"
Fang Xi raised his neck and emptied the bottle of wine, then stepped out of the courtyard.
Awakened by the disturbance at Mirror Moon Lake and coming out to patrol, Hai Dagui rubbed his eyes in disbelief upon seeing Fang Xi, "Master... how could you?"
"None of your business, better run for your life..."
Fang Xi tossed aside the wine bottle, a green wave of magic power formed a huge hand that grabbed Hai Dagui and threw him off the cliff.
Gululu...
With a scream, Hai Dagui fell into the waters of the lake.
After taking care of this minor matter, Fang Xi took out the Gold Dragon Scissors and Five Elements Shield Armor, and waited quietly.
In the blink of an eye, Ruan Xingling, who looked like a celestial immortal in flight, landed on Jadeite Cliff, the corner of her mouth dripping blood, her body still bound by a restrictive net of blood.
"Ruan, what’s this..."
Fang Xi inquired via Divine Consciousness Transmission.
"I made a deal with the Demon Path and got bound by a demon’s prohibition. Although I managed to break most of it using a secret skill during Foundation Establishment, some remnants still exist, and I’m afraid I won’t be much help to you after this..."
Ruan Xingling explained with a wry smile through Divine Consciousness Transmission, "The Foundation Establishment cultivator pursuing me is called Situ Jia, and he controls a second-tier Flying Rigidity that excels in Demon Fire..."
Divine Consciousness Transmission among cultivators is extremely fast.
But just after Ruan Xingling’s transmission, a black Escape Light descended immediately.
"Go!"
Fang Xi pointed at the Gold Dragon Scissors, layers of golden radiance burst forth from the scissors, which instantly expanded to several zhang in size. Their sharp blades seemed to be able to split anything as they ferociously cut toward the black-robed Foundation Establishment inside the Escape Light.
"Hmph!"
Situ Jia snorted coldly, the second-tier Flying Rigidity roared and, with its scaly hands and sharp claws, grabbed the edge of the Gold Dragon Scissors.
Gritty and crackling sounds...
Amid the teeth-gritting sounds, the Gold Dragon Scissors struggled to cut through the armor, scales, and flesh of the Flying Rigidity... but got stuck at the bones.
"Quickly!"
Inside Fang Xi’s body, a drop of liquid magic power was rapidly consumed, the light from the Gold Dragon Scissors surged once again, turning into two intersecting pillars of light, nailing the Flying Rigidity firmly to the ground.
"My goodness..."
In Thousand Island Lake, Hai Dagui, who had just emerged, was astounded by the scene.
The horrifying golden light and the aura of Foundation Establishment made him feel like an ant...
"Are you... Fang Xi?"
Situ Jia recognized Fang Xi and sneered, "Back then, you clung pitifully to the Situ Family for support, and now you dare to make a move against the main house? Go!"
He slapped his Storage Bag, and two ghostly white bone claws emerged, reaching toward Fang Xi.
Even atop the bone claws, black Demon Fire spontaneously ignited!
"Five Elements Shield... rise!"
Fang Xi frowned slightly, his magic power infused into the Five Elements Shield Armor, and a five-colored circular shield appeared in midair, blocking the white bone claws.
Crack!
Just one collision, and six neat fractures appeared on the five-color light shield, with black flames slowly burning around them.
Although the shield was only a manifestation of spiritual energy, Fang Xi could feel the magic power within him rapidly depleting, and he couldn’t help but smile bitterly:
’This Five Elements Shield Armor is indeed a subpar item, its defensive capability a notch below a true mid-grade Spiritual Instrument...’
"Ruan... My magic power is average, and I’m not good at fighting with magic. I can’t hold on much longer!"
Fortunately, Fang Xi estimated that the bone claws used by Situ Jia were also only of lower-grade Spiritual Instrument level, and even with the aid of Demon Fire, the Five Elements Shield Armor could hold on for some time.
After all, even if Wooden Element cultivation techniques were inferior, they still had an advantage in terms of magic power recovery.
Moreover, Fang Xi had yet to use his ace, donning the Five Elements Light Armor and transforming into an incarnation of the Martial God with one strike!
At this time, Ruan Xingling had quickly swallowed a pill, the light on her face flickered, temporarily suppressing the backlash of the Blood Curse Heart Seal.
She opened her eyes, smiling like the blossoming of hundreds of flowers. She lightly strummed her pipa with her porcelain hands.
Twang!
A note pierced the heavens, heart-wrenching.
Even Fang Xi felt uncomfortable inside, and the figure of Situ Jia trembled, the power of the bone claws Spiritual Instrument diminishing greatly.
"Great opportunity!"
Light flashed on his hands, and numerous talismans appeared. Although all of them were around the first tier, he threw them energetically, countless Wind Blades, Fireballs, and Thunderbolts raining down on the bone claws, forcing the lower-grade Spiritual Instruments to retreat repeatedly.
"Damn it!"
Situ Jia roared furiously, "You’re both seeking your own deaths!"
The next moment, Fang Xi felt as if his mind had been pricked, grunting and unable to pursue his advantage.
"A Divine Consciousness attack secret skill?"
He looked at the intact Five Elements Shield Armor and then at Situ Jia, his eyes lighting up slightly.
"Damn it... Your Divine Consciousness is stronger than mine?"
To Situ Jia’s surprise, the scene unfolded before him.
Those who usually suffered from his Divine Consciousness secret skills would not just perish immediately but would have to clutch their heads and wail in agony for a while. Who would have thought that one could recover from it so easily?
It only proved one thing: this person’s Divine Consciousness was stronger than his, even at the peak of the early stage of Foundation Establishment!
It wasn’t on account of a naturally strong Divine Consciousness, but because he practiced some technique to enhance it!
"No matter what secret techniques or cultivation methods you practice... they will all be mine after this!"
With a sinister look on his face, Situ Jia retrieved a seemingly ordinary yellow talisman, into which he wildly channeled his magic power.
Humming!
The talisman shattered, revealing a small Emerald Flying Knife exuding a terrifying aura.
"Core Formation? No... is it a Talisman Treasure?!"
Ruan Xingling exclaimed as she released a White Jade Turtle Shell Spiritual Instrument with a flick of her hand.
The next moment!
With a flash of the knife, the Emerald Flying Knife collided with the White Jade Turtle Shell, and shockingly pierced it straight through!
The Emerald Flying Knife’s momentum was unabated, as it headed straight for Fang Xi.
Ruan Xingling bit her silver teeth and threw her pipa in hand.
In the midst of a sound reminiscent of iron cavalry clashing, the emerald flying knife left a profound mark on the lute.
"Pu!"
Ruan Xingling’s complexion whitened abruptly as she suddenly spat out a mouthful of essence blood and fell into unconsciousness.
This lute spiritual instrument seemed to be spiritually connected to her, with an exceptionally tight bond. With the instrument damaged, she too was affected.
Moreover, there was still the remnant of the Blood Curse Heart Seal on her, which she had merely managed to suppress forcibly; entering battle injured, she now completely passed out.
"Let’s go!"
Fang Xi’s figure flashed as he used his movement technique, grabbed Ruan Xingling, and retreated explosively.
"Die for me!"
Situ Jia, with a sinister laugh, maneuvered the somewhat dimly lit emerald flying knife talisman, continuing to pursue Fang Xi.
In an instant, Fang Xi retreated to the courtyard, a green array flag appearing in his hand, which he waved rapidly, "Activate the array!"
Boom!
Streaks of green radiance emerged, the sky filled with dense clouds, and suddenly a cyan thunderbolt descended!
Yi Wood Divine Thunder!
Crackle!
In a flash of blinding light, the cyan thunderbolt slammed heavily onto the emerald knife, causing the talisman’s light to dim even further.
The emerald knife tried to attack Fang Xi but was firmly blocked by a barrier of five-colored prohibitions.
This talisman had already expended most of its power and was left with only one last usage.
At this point, it was indeed at the end of its power.
When the second Yi Wood Divine Thunder fell, the emerald knife shrieked and transformed into a talisman before exploding into specks of yellow light and dissipating...
"Mother... Has even the heavens become angered?"
Hai Dagui, who had already swum a great distance away, looked back to see the cyan lightning striking Jadeite Cliff, and out of fear, he shrank away, not daring to watch any longer. He fled for his life, wanting nothing but to put as much distance as possible between himself and Jadeite Cliff!
...
"A second-level array? You truly gave me a fright," Situ Jia said from outside the array, startled at first and then letting out a dry chuckle, "Pity... it’s just a damaged array. Do you think this can save your life?"
Had he been lured into the Death Gate, he would indeed be panicking by now.
But Fang Xi had not anticipated that Situ Jia possessed a talisman. With the situation critical before, he had no choice but to expose one of his cards and draw the emerald knife into the Death Gate.
But Situ Jia was outside!
This man swept his divine consciousness and quickly discovered several weaknesses in the array, rapidly powering a white bone claw spiritual instrument to attack the array base.
If it were a complete second-level mid-grade great array, such actions would virtually be futile, but this array was, after all, damaged. Even after being repaired twice, flaws still existed.
And just breaking this array, Situ Jia believed that with his demon skills, slaying a Foundation Establishment beginner with mediocre fighting ability and capturing the severely injured Ruan Xingling should pose no trouble at all.
"Today, there truly are many surprises..."
A dark light flickered in Situ Jia’s eyes.
The first thing he hadn’t expected was that Ruan Xingling could actually break free from the shackles of the Blood Curse Heart Seal, otherwise he would have captured the girl long ago.
The second unforeseen event was the emergence of Fang Xi as a variable.
Fortunately, everything was about to get back on track.
"I never intended to use this array to capture you," Fang Xi sighed, also exiting the Yi Wood Divine Thunder Formation while rubbing his wrist.
"Oh? Prepared to beg for mercy? I could use another Flying Rigidity..." Situ Jia sneered, while secretly bracing himself.
"Roar!"
On the other hand, his Flying Rigidity, after struggling continuously, finally lifted off the Gold Dragon Scissors and roared towards the sky.
The next moment!
A terrifying figure over six meters tall with golden fur appeared behind the Flying Rigidity; its chest flashing with light, and two furry iron fists hammered down thunderously.
The Flying Rigidity hadn’t yet reacted before it was once again smashed deep into the ground, then grabbed by the limbs, its wounds previously inflicted by the Gold Dragon Scissors further widened.
Crackle!
Along with the roar of the Golden Hairy Ape King Puppet, the Flying Rigidity was brutally torn in half!
"It’s actually a second-level puppet, are you a Puppet Master?"
Situ Jia’s expression turned gravely serious, his body igniting with pitch-black demon fire.
But the next moment, his gaze gradually became vacant: "How could there be... so many?"
One, two, three...
A total of eight second-level beast puppets surrounded him at the center, like a tiny bean being watched by numerous large men.
Roar, roar!
The Golden Hairy Ape King took the initiative to attack, picking up the earth to form a massive boulder, raised high before being smashed down from midair, a crushing force akin to Mount Tai!
This simple move was precisely Situ Jia’s nemesis to his demon fire.
Although his demon fire could incinerate spiritual instruments and magic power, against such a mountain-like boulder it was practically ineffective.
The other Foundation Establishment monster beasts also launched their innate demon skills one after another, almost overwhelming Situ Jia...
"Ah... wait for me, I will have my revenge..."
Amid a terrifying explosion, a blood light shot out from Jadeite Cliff, carrying the disheveled Situ Jia.
But before he could finish his threat, he saw Fang Xi riding a second-level monster bird, transformed into a dark beam of light rocketing towards him.
Behind Fang Xi, a giant figure appeared, shrouded in five-color radiance.
The figure’s fingers converged to form a fist, crossing a distance of tens of yards in a sweeping blow!
Bang!
The severely injured Situ Jia’s upper body shattered, leaving only his legs at the waist and below.
But in an instant, a fireball turned him to ashes, with a golden belt falling down, which Fang Xi caught in his hand.
"A storage artifact?"
Fang Xi’s eyes brightened, then he suddenly looked outside the island to see a beam of escape light flying in, its occupant’s skin nearly glowing white.
"Ye Sanren?"
"There’s reinforcement after all!?"