"Whoosh!"
The Second Elder’s eyes snapped open, his gaze sharp and piercing!
Er Ha was startled.
He suddenly realized that the light in this two-legged creature’s eyes was somewhat intimidating to a dog!
That gaze seemed to be filled with intelligence!
“You’ve been following us all this way, it’s time to show yourself,” the Second Elder stood up and scanned the surrounding darkness. “Hiding and sneaking around is not the behavior of a gentleman!”
A faint rustling sound came from the darkness.
Soon.
Over a dozen people emerged from the shadows.
The spirit beasts reacted calmly.
However, the group of five felt a surge of panic.
The aura emanating from these dozen people was terrifying!
Some of them even had an aura similar to their Sect Master!
My goodness!
These were Nascent Soul stage cultivators!
The Second Elder was only in the Foundation Establishment stage, clearly outmatched.
Most of these spirit beasts were only in the Golden Core stage, with only three or five in the Nascent Soul stage.
It was evident that their side was likely doomed…
“Madam, Yun'er, do not be afraid! This old man will deal with these despicable villains now!” the Second Elder roared and charged towards the approaching figures.
Truthfully, these dozen people were bewildered.
Something was wrong.
Weren’t they supposed to be trembling with fear upon seeing their formidable numbers?
Then they would step out, feigning ferocity, and deliver some standard villainous lines to scare them out of their wits.
You charged before we even spoke, what is this? You’re making me uncomfortable!
The enemy leader was instantly enraged!
Even I, a Nascent Soul cultivator, wouldn’t dare to be so audacious, and you, a mere Foundation Establishment runt, dare to be so arrogant?!
Today, I will destroy you, and then I will seize all these spirit beasts!
This was an easy task for him.
Some merchants and factions in the cultivation world were involved in the trade of spirit beasts, and he had robbed them several times before.
It seemed a bit strange that the other party only had one person escorting them this time, but he had secretly followed them for hundreds of miles and was very sure that there were no other cultivators around.
Although there was a possibility of other cultivators providing covert protection, the chances were extremely slim.
Firstly, he himself was in the Nascent Soul stage. To conceal their cultivation from him would require a cultivator in the Void Comprehending stage.
But why would a Void Comprehending stage expert escort spirit beasts, the highest of which were only in the Nascent Soul stage?
Moreover, even if there were a Void Comprehending stage expert, he wouldn’t be afraid!
He had previously spent a large sum of money in the Imperial City to purchase several substitute talismans, which could be effective against cultivators up to the Void Refining layer.
If I can’t win, I’ll just run away!
Because he had to guard against potential hidden experts, he was somewhat careless in his attack on the Second Elder.
In his opinion, the other party was just a weakling in the Foundation Establishment stage, and a casual move from him would be enough to turn the other party into dust!
However, a bizarre thing happened!
Just as he was about to be hit by the magical arts, the Second Elder’s figure suddenly blurred!
Up, down, left, right!
Back and forth!
Constantly shifting!
The Second Elder’s speed clearly surpassed what was expected of a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator. The high-speed, frenzied movement even created a blur of afterimages!
But the Second Elder’s face remained etched with a confident smile.
Foolish beings!
How can you ordinary mortals compare to me after my transformation into a butterfly?!
The enemy was confused and continued to attack.
The Second Elder continued to hop back and forth in place, creating a dazzling array of afterimages.
The Nascent Soul stage leader pondered for a second and walked up to the Second Elder.
The Second Elder stopped and said confidently, “Do you see the gap between us now? You can never defeat me!”
The enemy leader reached out and slapped the Second Elder across the face.
“Bang—!”
The Second Elder’s body flew out in a parabolic arc, landing unceremoniously.
He rolled a few times after hitting the ground.
Motionless…
“Damn it, I hate lunatics the most!” the enemy leader cursed, shaking his hand.
Damn it!
This old fellow’s face is really hard.
It hurt my hand a bit…
Then the enemy leader turned around and looked excitedly at Er Ha and the others.
That old fellow was now dead or crippled. He needed to transfer these spirit beasts quickly!
It seemed that the ones controlling these spirit beasts were those five Qi Condensation stage brats carrying the coffins.
This was good.
With a little intimidation, they would obediently comply!
Meanwhile, Er Ha was also looking intently at the enemy leader.
After five seconds, Er Ha reached a conclusion.
These were friendly forces!
Don’t ask how Er Ha reached this conclusion.
How could Brother Ha’s magnificent thought process be understood by mere mortals like you!
After confirming they were friendly forces, a new problem arose.
These friendly forces looked very healthy and didn’t seem to need any treatment.
Er Ha brainstormed for another five seconds, and a new conclusion was formed!
I understand!
These friendly forces must have suffered extremely serious internal injuries!
The kind that don’t show on the outside but could be fatal at any moment!
The problem was severe!
They needed immediate treatment!
Er Ha turned his head, preparing to instruct the group of five to arrange treatment for the friendly forces.
However, upon seeing the expressions on their faces, Er Ha was instantly enraged!
“I know the friendly forces are badly injured, but you can’t all look so glum!” Er Ha scolded fiercely. “Do you understand the meaning of a smile?!”
Damn it!
These five subordinates still need training!
If the friendly forces are so badly injured, and you’re still frowning, aren’t you intentionally trying to upset them?
What if the friendly forces feel like they have no hope of recovery later?!
“Brother Ha wants you to smile,” the White Horse gave the most concise translation.
The group of five was on the verge of tears!
We’re about to be wiped out, okay?!
Who could possibly smile at a time like this…
But since Brother Ha had spoken, they had to do it, even if it was difficult!
The group of five closed their eyes and took a deep breath!
Then they opened their eyes, and their lips bloomed into brilliant smiles.
In the darkness of the night, their rows of white teeth gleamed brilliantly!
The enemy leader was once again dumbfounded.
The behavior of those young cultivators earlier had indeed satisfied him.
Their trembling appearance in the face of power fit his expectations perfectly.
But what was with this sudden smile?
He now had ample reason to suspect that these five individuals were of the same ilk as the old man who was just sent flying!
The kind with issues in their brains!
But it didn’t matter.
With his absolute power, he believed they would soon become obedient.
After all, the body was the most honest!
“Attack!” the leader ordered and began to gather his true qi again.
The other subordinates stepped forward, preparing to surround them.
However, a bizarre thing happened again!
Their true qi couldn't be gathered!
Their feet were completely stuck, unable to move!
Their entire bodies felt as if they were sealed, unable to move at all!
The leader looked at the group of five in disbelief.
Because he suddenly remembered something.
When those five Qi Condensation stage weaklings had smiled just now, he thought he had felt a chill for a moment.
He had dismissed it as the wind at the time and hadn’t paid it any mind.
But now, thinking back, wasn’t it all too coincidental?
Before he could figure it out, the leader saw with horror as the five young men, baring their white teeth, walked towards him.
In an instant, an inexplicable chill swept through his entire body!
He couldn’t explain it, but he felt a sense of inexplicable dread!
It was a fear that emanated from the depths of his soul, beyond any conscious will!
He instinctively wanted to flee.
But his body was completely immobile…
He wanted to shout.
But he couldn’t open his mouth…
He could only watch helplessly as those five terrifying figures approached him step by step…