Chapter 343: Assigning Opponents, Everyone Takes Action!
Zhou Qian and Chen Ying's expressions shifted drastically. With swift footwork, they leapt back into the air, retreating rapidly while unleashing powerful martial techniques to intercept the wave of black energy that was sweeping toward them.
BOOM! BOOM!
Wherever the black light passed, their martial arts attacks disintegrated inch by inch!
Still, they managed to exit the danger zone in time. The two landed somewhat awkwardly on a massive tree, faces grim as they stared at the mysterious black-robed figure who had just revealed himself.
"May I ask which elder of Evil Wind Cave you are?" Zhou Qian cupped his fists with a serious expression.
"Heh heh… You little brats always like to play clever tricks," the black-robed elder chuckled coldly. "Since this silver tower was obtained by Evil Wind Cave through official means, you best not meddle."
As he slowly raised his head, a pale, wrinkled face was revealed—marked by a black scorpion tattoo crawling across his cheek, adding an even more sinister touch.
"Scorpion Demon Elder...!" Zhou Qian's eyes narrowed. His voice turned hoarse as he muttered, "I can't believe they actually sent him. He's been hiding behind Xie Yan this entire time…"
Clearly, Zhou Qian knew the man's identity well.
The Scorpion Demon Elder was a true Lesser Death Xuan Stage expert and one of the few powerful elders of Evil Wind Cave. Normally, experts of his caliber stayed in seclusion and rarely acted personally.
No one had expected Evil Wind Cave to go this far.
Chen Ying of Phantom Demon Sect also frowned tightly. A Death Xuan Stage cultivator was a massive threat—he and Zhou Qian weren't on the same level.
Their own reinforcements had scattered across the city chasing the other three decoy groups and couldn't make it back in time.
"Heh… Considering the status of Kuankun Cave and Phantom Demon Sect, this old man will let you go this once. Leave now, and perhaps you'll live to see tomorrow. You know what I'm capable of," the elder said with a chilling grin, flashing rows of yellowed teeth that radiated killing intent.
Zhou Qian and Chen Ying exchanged grim glances. In the end, they saw only helplessness and frustration in each other's eyes.
"Let's go," Zhou Qian said at last, clenching his fists.
If they stayed, they would die. Even if they joined forces, they wouldn't last more than a few exchanges against a Death Xuan powerhouse.
And if it weren't for their backgrounds, the Scorpion Demon Elder might not have let them go at all.
"Thank you, Elder Scorpion," Xie Yan finally let out a sigh of relief, offering a polite thanks to the elder.
"I've been tasked with returning the silver tower safely. I won't let anything go wrong," the Scorpion Demon Elder replied coolly.
"Let's move then," Xie Yan said quickly, eager to leave Tianshang City and avoid further trouble.
"Heh, leaving already?"
Just then, a calm voice rang out from the shadows.
As the words faded, three figures stepped out and blocked their path—Lin Fan, Lin Dong, and Mu Lingshan.
"You three again?" Xie Yan's face instantly turned dark. "You've got some nerve coming here. Clearly, greed has blinded your judgment!"
"You want to die? Fine. I'll grant your wish. Elder Scorpion, don't let them escape!" Xie Yan shouted.
The Scorpion Demon Elder's cold gaze swept over the trio, nodding slowly. "If Young Lord says so, I'll make sure they don't leave here alive."
Lin Fan smiled. "Do you think we'd come without being prepared?"
Then, turning to Lin Dong and Mu Lingshan, he said flatly,
"I'll handle the old freak. Lin Dong, you take Xie Yan. Lingshan, the rest are yours. Keep it clean."
"No problem!" Mu Lingshan nodded excitedly. Her strength had already recovered to Perfect Life Xuan Stage, and taking on Xie Yan's subordinates would be a walk in the park.
Lin Dong merely nodded, saying nothing.
Though he was still at Minor Life Xuan Stage, with the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, Burning Heaven Cauldron, and the Devouring Heaven Corpse, dealing with Xie Yan was well within his capabilities.
With a thought, Lin Dong summoned a red glow from his sleeve—the Burning Heaven Cauldron floated into the air, exuding terrifying energy.
"A Pure Yuan Treasure?"
Even the Scorpion Demon Elder and Xie Yan showed a hint of greed in their eyes.
Such treasures were rare. Even the Scorpion Elder himself didn't possess one.
Xie Yan sneered. "So you've got a shiny toy. Think that'll save you?"
"Hand it over and I might let you live."
Lin Dong smirked. "Try and take it—if you can."
His hands formed seals, and the Burning Heaven Cauldron released a crimson beam that enveloped Xie Yan.
BOOM!
With another seal, the cauldron trembled—then vanished.
WHOOSH!
Before Xie Yan could react, a massive shadow fell from the sky. The cauldron reappeared like the jaws of a beast and swallowed him whole.
"Young Lord!" Evil Wind Cave's disciples cried out, charging toward Lin Dong in a frenzy.
Over a dozen elite cultivators unleashed their Yuan Power, their blades slicing through the air toward Lin Dong.
"You're mine," Mu Lingshan said with a pout.
She stepped forward and punched.
BOOOOM!
Her fist became a surge of tidal blue energy. A massive whale phantom roared forth and slammed into the oncoming enemies.
BANG! BANG!
The whale crushed their attacks and shattered their blades. Many of them spat blood as they were thrown backward, skidding across the ground like rag dolls.
Seeing Mu Lingshan handle the flunkies with ease, Lin Dong fully relaxed and vanished into the Burning Heaven Cauldron to confront Xie Yan.
"You're all dead…"
The Scorpion Demon Elder growled, his face dark as night. His voice was chilling and murderous.
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