Becoming a Saint by Touching Corpses - Chapter 674 - 611: Encounter and Conflict (Combined - s)_2
Chapter 674: Chapter 611: Encounter and Conflict (Combined Chapters)_2
In the cultivation world, having a photographic memory is fundamental.
Lou Yi remembered them, one was Xu Chuan from the Golden Coin Sect, the other’s name was unknown, but he was one of the few newcomers with Second Level of Spirit Platform cultivation.
When they saw Lou Yi and his companions, they were startled, and their speed suddenly decreased.
“Not good, it’s going to run!”
Seeing the rock deer about to escape from view, the two hesitated no longer and immediately acted.
The tall and thin man waved his hand, and the light blue water band around him flew out, encircling the rock deer to prevent its escape.
’Whoosh!’
Xu Chuan from the Golden Coin Sect released a small, yellow-brown copper coin with astonishing speed, making a sharp whooshing sound.
It hit the rock deer, leaving one bowl-sized pit after another on its body, with rocks flying about, making it even more ferocious, its eyes glinting with menace as it tried to forcefully break through ahead.
Its speed was remarkable, and with just a light leap, it was in front of Lou Yi.
The rock deer raised its stone leg as thick as a bowl, aiming a fierce kick at Lou Yi’s face!
“Damn beast.”
Lou Yi’s expression remained unchanged, he raised his hand, ready to directly take on the attack.
Just then, out from the gray mist not far away, a crimson fire dragon over a hundred feet long suddenly surged out!
Its form seemed almost solid, covered with fine scales, its claws and fangs bared, charging aggressively towards Lou Yi and the rock deer.
Its momentum was terrifying, creating a massive airflow, almost engulfing the entire area.
If it hit, not only would the rock deer die, but Lou Yi, who was nearby, would also be in grave danger.
Seeing this, Lou Yi’s eyes flashed with murderous intent.
Just as he was about to move, two angry voices sounded from behind.
“Stop!”
“Liu Shu, move away quickly!”
Seeing Lou Yi in danger, Elder Gui and the young boy Lin Xuan took a decisive action.
Lin Xuan formed a sword with his fingers, shooting out a beam of golden light full of murderous intent.
Like a golden rainbow piercing through the void, it collided fiercely with the crimson fire dragon.
’Boom!’
The fire dragon’s ferocious momentum halted instantly.
A massive burst of golden light and fire scattered around, crazily impacting all sides, creating one noticeable pit after another on the ground with loud ’bangs’.
Meanwhile, Elder Gui controlled a peach wood staff spiritual artifact, which emitted a dense blue glow, like flowing water.
In front of Lou Yi, it formed an umbrella-shaped protective light cluster, firmly shielding him from the remnants of the magic duel.
“Fragmented Star Golden Rainbow?” An unexpectedly surprised voice sounded.
Next, a middle-aged male cultivator in a red robe emerged from the gray mist, with a broad face, a thick beard, and a somewhat dignified demeanor.
“Lu Yun, what do you mean?” Lin Xuan stared angrily at the red-robed male cultivator, her face flushed with anger.
The cultivator was Lu Yun, the first cultivator from the Vermillion Bird Sect to recruit newcomers on the day Lou Yi and his group arrived at Tianyuan, a master at the Fourth Layer of the Spirit Platform.
“So it’s Golden Evil Child. The river’s water washed away the Dragon King’s temple, almost mistakenly injuring my own people.” Lu Yun smiled nonchalantly, “I was just preventing this beast from fleeing, right?”
The enormous fire dragon he summoned just now was almost completely solid, resembling a true demon creature, with one of its claws firmly pressing the rock deer onto the ground.
No matter how desperately it struggled, it couldn’t escape.
“However, Golden Evil Child, your cultivation is indeed progressing impressively.
I suppose you’re not far from forming the Fourth Layer of the Spirit Platform?”
“Lu Daoist, you’ve gone a bit too far, haven’t you?
If we hadn’t acted in time just now, the new recruit we just brought in might have suffered serious injury or even fallen.” Elder Gui said with a somewhat displeased tone.
“Oh, it was indeed my mistake, I apologize to you.” Lu Yun said lightly.
“Is an apology enough?”
“What do you suggest?”
“This spiritual creature is quite good, it’d make for perfect compensation!” Lin Xuan said loudly.
“Golden Evil Child, you’re not very big, but your appetite is quite large.” Lu Yun said lightly upon hearing this.
“What did you say?”
Hearing this, Lin Xuan’s eyes blazed with anger, he hated it when people mocked his appearance.
’Deng deng deng.’
At this moment, several powerful figures emerged from the gray mist, both men and women, each exuding a faint radiance, standing behind Lu Yun.
Meanwhile, the yellow-faced man Qin Dong, Elder Gui, Uncle He Li, and Lou Yi all moved to stand beside Lin Xuan.
The members of the two groups stood facing each other, with a palpable tension in the air.
At this moment, a green figure floated over to Lin Xuan’s side.
“Friend Lu, we’ve known each other for decades, and we’re old friends.
Today, you almost mistakenly killed a newcomer from my team, and it’s not something that can be explained away with a mere ’oops,’ don’t you think some explanation is needed?
Otherwise, after today, everyone might think our team is weak and easily bullied.”
The green figure was none other than Ding Shiniang, as seductive as ever, her eyes carrying a playful smile.
However, the aura around her was continuously rising, reaching the perfection of the Dao Foundation, the First Layer of the Spirit Platform, the Second Level of the Spirit Platform, the Third Level of the Spirit Platform… in an instant, it peaked at the Third Level of the Spirit Platform!
And her son Lin Xuan also exuded an extremely sharp aura.
Their auras were extremely compatible, with a tendency to merge, vaguely suggesting a breakthrough beyond the Third Level.
“Sun-devouring Demon Concubine, Golden Evil Child, you truly are formidable together.
But do you really think you can contend with the Fourth Layer of the Spirit Platform?” Lu Yun appeared as calm as ever.
“The two of us together are indeed not your match.
But before dying, we might just have a chance to injure you.” Ding Shiniang sneered, “I heard you’re planning to break through to the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Platform, vying for the position of Trench Patrol Guest.
If you get injured now, do you still have the confidence? Your opponents aren’t easy to deal with.”
Hearing this, a fierce light flashed in Lu Yun’s eyes, then he laughed heartily: “It’s just a misunderstanding, why take it so seriously, Sun-devouring Demon Concubine?
Alright, since you wish for this spiritual creature, I’ll let you have it.”
After speaking, the red dragon formed by magic slightly crushed the rock deer below with its claws.
A faint green light then drifted out and was absorbed into Elder Gui’s emerald jade bottle.
“Let’s go.” Lu Yun decided and left swiftly without hesitation.
“That bastard is really cunning.” Elder Gui couldn’t help but curse as the other party disappeared into the gray mist.
Seeing the slightly puzzled look from Uncle He Li, he explained: “Did you think we were making a fuss over nothing?
Did we insist on risking everything to seize their spiritual creature?”
“Heh, do you really think Lu Yun acted at random just now?
It’s likely he was testing the abilities of our leader and the madam.”
Ding Shiniang coldly added, “If Lin Xuan and I weren’t strong enough, whether we’d walk out alive today is uncertain.”
“Since our strength exceeded his expectations, we had to bite back and make him feel pain.
Otherwise, if every team comes to test us, how will we survive in the Abyss?”
“But, isn’t fighting forbidden in the Abyss…” Uncle He Li started to say, then stopped as if realizing something.
“Open conflict is not permitted, especially not in front of a Trench Patrol Guest or everyone else.
In private, many cultivators die in the Abyss every year.
How many die at the hands of demons and the Demon Clan, and how many at the hands of their own kind, who knows.” Elder Gui sighed bitterly.
“Even Trench Patrol Guests may not be reliable.” The yellow-faced cultivator Qin Dong, who hadn’t spoken until now, chimed in.
His voice was low, suggesting he had his own story.
Upon hearing this, Uncle He Li and Lou Yi both felt the harshness of the Abyss.
What seemed just a simple misstep and confrontation could very well involve the life and death of an entire team.
In the highly enclosed Abyss, strength is paramount, and personal background hardly matters in time.
“Keep this spiritual essence as compensation for today’s scare.” Ding Shiniang took the emerald jade bottle from Elder Gui.
She poured out the faint green spiritual liquid, suspending it in mid-air, then gently directed it towards Lou Yi.
“Today I owe my safe escape to you all. Thus, it should be shared equally.” Lou Yi suggested.
Hearing this, the gaze of the team softened towards him, elevating their opinion of Lou Yi.
This rock deer’s power was extraordinary, and the spiritual liquid extracted was more than the previous encounter, slightly advancing Lou Yi’s progression.
A few days passed, leading to the latter part of the month.
“It’s time to clear out the demons.” The boyish leader Lin Xuan said, his expression solemn.
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