Chapter 189: Chapter 188: Taking Down the First Boss of Bai Shi Prefecture

BOOM!

To everyone’s surprise, the Dragon-locking Light Curtain was tainted by a jade-green radiance. Large patches turned green, and then a massive hole was corroded through by the poisonous gas. It had been shattered by Rong Xuan in a single blow.

The Great Dragon-locking Array, which could stop even the Golden Wind Divine King, had failed to block the Flying Poisonous Zombie’s attack!

Gu Zhao couldn’t help but be startled, but his reaction was lightning-fast. The instant the Great Dragon-locking Array was broken, he suddenly appeared before Rong Xuan. With a flick of his wrist, he retrieved his long spear from his gourd. Using the spear like a staff, he whipped it around in a powerful sweep, striking Rong Xuan with a backhanded blow.

CLANG!

The sound was like the tolling of a great bell, like metal striking metal.

Gu Zhao knocked Rong Xuan back again. He then manipulated the Wooden Token, formed a Spell with his hands, and restored the Dragon-locking Light Curtain. He shouted a warning, "The poisonous gas from that pearl of his is potent! Everyone, be careful."

Everyone had seen what just happened and knew the pearl was incredibly powerful. They either chanted Spells or cast Magic, wrapping themselves in impenetrable defenses.

Rong Xuan’s face was savage. With Gu Zhao blocking his path and a powerful gust of wind approaching from behind, the Jade Pearl above his head transformed into a giant hand and lunged for the advancing Taoist Yan Song. "This is a ten-thousand-year-old Earth Evil Pearl! What right do you have to dare oppose me..."

Before he could finish, Taoist Yan Song waved his hand, his face changing to a black mask. He condensed Taiyi True Fire before him. The flames, almost a tangible golden-red, began to contend with the poisonous gas emanating from the jade-green hand.

TSSSSS—

The Taiyi Wind and Fire and the Earth Evil poison gas wore each other down, dissipating into wisps of faint smoke. Taoist Yan Song’s Magical Power was profound, but the Earth Evil Pearl’s poison gas was overwhelming. For a moment, they were locked in a stalemate. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Taoist Ming Yu put away his scissors and scattered eight paper figures, which transformed into eight Divine Generals and soared into the sky. "Good thing we came fully prepared. This guy is no pushover."

Taoist Jing Feng’s eyes narrowed, and a wisp of Yin Qi attached itself to Rong Xuan. A Mingling Hell enveloped him, its boundless, bone-chilling air almost tangible. It didn’t interfere with the Taiyi Wind and Fire, yet it could also wear down the Earth Evil poison gas.

Taoist Yan Ling stroked his long beard. With a slight stir of his Divine Thought, two beams of Divine Light shot from his eyes. The Divine Light crossed space, pierced through the protective poison gas, and struck Rong Xuan in an instant, causing his Divine Soul to falter.

CLANG!

Gu Zhao flashed inside the Great Dragon-locking Array and brought his spear down on Rong Xuan’s head, smashing him downward.

Taoist Qingyuan took a step and appeared before Rong Xuan. His Profound Skill circulated, completely unaffected by the poisonous gas. Drawing his long sword, he trapped Rong Xuan within its arc.

CLING CLING CLING CLING—

After a series of crisp chimes, Rong Xuan’s clothes were in tatters, but his body was like iron and he remained uninjured.

Taoist Qingyuan was embarrassed. "This guy’s body is really tough."

Taoist Yan Song smiled comfortingly. "Senior Brother Yi Hong spent half a day just cutting down the Stone-Cutting King. These guys who follow the Corpse Refinement Dao all have tough bodies. But it’s all supported by the Magical Power inside them. Keep hitting them, and they won’t be so tough anymore."

Taoist Qingyuan nodded. His long sword drew a circle, and with a reverse motion, he neutralized the force Rong Xuan was using to try and fly up. Guiding Rong Xuan’s body through a turn and a twist, he kept him pinned to the spot.

It was the first time Rong Xuan had ever encountered such a situation. Shocked and enraged, the jade-green hand, now ten feet wide, slapped down toward Taoist Qingyuan’s head.

Taoist Qingyuan’s long sword once again drew a circle. A translucent Tai Chi Diagram appeared above his head, blocking the jade-green hand. No matter how much force the giant hand applied, the Tai Chi Diagram just spun and spun, neutralizing the power without retreating a single step.

The next moment, the eight Divine Generals had surrounded Rong Xuan. A saber, a sword, a spear, a long spear, a whip, a mace, an axe, and a hammer all crashed down upon his body.

Taoist Yan Song’s eyes glinted. "Younger Brother Zhang, let’s work together and take his pearl!"

Taoist Qingyuan nodded decisively. "Alright!"

"You dare!" Rong Xuan roared, trying to recall his Jade Pearl.

But Taoist Jing Feng and Taoist Yan Ling both increased their power. One embodied Fengdu, shaking Rong Xuan’s Divine Soul with the Mingling Hell, while the other’s eyes shot out Divine Light, suppressing the target’s Dantian Sea of Consciousness.

The two old Daoists were by no means weak. Moreover, their Taoist True Qi was a natural counter to evil, suppressing the Corpse Qi in his body as if it had met its predator. He could only unleash seventy percent of his power.

On the other side, Taoist Yan Song’s Taiyi Wind and Fire was above, and Taoist Qingyuan’s Tai Chi Sword Diagram was below. The two of them trapped the giant hand formed by the Jade Pearl between them.

Two men, two swords, one simultaneous slash!

"Aaargh!" Rong Xuan screamed in agony.

Because of the suppression from Taoist Jing Feng and Taoist Yan Ling, his Divine Soul connection to the Earth Evil Pearl was actually severed by the swords. With his Sea of Consciousness injured, he couldn’t help but cry out in pain.

Taoist Yan Song reached out, snatched the Earth Evil Pearl, sealed it with Taoist True Qi, and then tossed it into the Storage Gourd at his waist.

Rong Xuan urged his Divine Thought, but he couldn’t connect with the Earth Evil Pearl he had spent years refining. His jade-green eyes turned bloodshot. His body broke through the blockade of the eight Divine Generals as a pair of sharp, vicious claws lunged for Taoist Yan Song’s throat.

"Give me back my Magical Treasure!"

"This item’s poisonous gas is too potent and disruptive to the natural order. It is not fated to be yours. Allow this poor Daoist to hold onto it for you." Taoist Yan Song chuckled as his figure abruptly retreated.

"Not bad, not bad. Treasures should belong to the virtuous."

Gu Zhao flew above Rong Xuan’s head, casting the Thunder-Expelling Curse. He gathered Five-Colored Thunderclouds and rained down the Five Elements Divine Thunder. Celestial Thunder, Divine Thunder, Dragon Thunder, Water Thunder, and Community Thunder struck down continuously, blasting Rong Xuan’s protective Corpse Qi into scattered fragments.

Taoist Ming Yu couldn’t help but laugh. "Why does that sound exactly like something a major villain would say?"

Taoist Yan Ling stroked his beard and smiled, continuing to suppress Rong Xuan with Taoist Jing Feng.

Taoist Qingyuan engaged in close combat, his long sword drawing countless circles. He thwarted Rong Xuan’s repeated attempts to break through, making it impossible for the zombie to get near him.

While controlling the eight Celestial Warriors to support Taoist Qingyuan, Taoist Ming Yu also used a Thunder Technique, joining Gu Zhao in continuously blasting their opponent.

Having lost his treasure, Rong Xuan was unwilling to be captured without a fight, but his Magical Power grew weaker as the battle wore on. Under the combined siege of the group, he ultimately failed to turn the tables.

The group, in the spirit of letting the newcomer have the honor, allowed Taoist Qingyuan to run Rong Xuan through the chest with his sword. A surge of Magical Power shredded the Flying Poison Corpse’s Divine Soul, completely annihilating him.

...

"Lure the snake from its hole, invite the man into the urn, close the door to beat the dog, and use a lion’s strength to catch a rabbit." Taoist Ming Yu recalled his paper figures and said with a relaxed smile.

Taoist Qingyuan gave a thumbs-up. "Senior Brother, you truly live up to your title as a master from the Celestial Master’s Mansion. So impressive!"

Everyone burst into laughter, then turned their attention to another person.

This person was two meters tall, but he was completely curled up behind a rock. The rock, less than half a meter high, was nowhere near large enough to hide his trembling form.

Facing the six approaching figures, he was like a little white rabbit facing six big gray wolves. A smile uglier than a crying face appeared on his face.

"Mages... This humble one knows where the secret treasure of the Infinite Cave is. I am willing to lead you to it! Please, spare my life!"