Wang Jiwang's blade techniques were truly masterful.
The butcher's knives wielded by the赊刀人 (She Dao Ren) were no ordinary blades. With Jiang Wuya weakened by the three Demon Sealing Nails, Wang Jiwang managed to break through his defenses, his blades biting deep into Jiang Wuya's flesh, inflicting significant damage!
Jiang Wuya retreated repeatedly, while Wang Jiwang pressed his advantage, leaving no room for respite. He slashed Jiang Wuya more than a dozen times, nearly hacking his body to pieces!
"Get lost!!"
Unable to bear it any longer, Jiang Wuya unleashed a torrent of malevolent energy from his wounds. This energy coalesced into blade forms, flying towards Wang Jiwang.
Wang Jiwang's expression changed drastically. He spun his two butcher's knives in front of him in a dense, impenetrable whirlwind, deflecting most of the blade energy. However, a few stray blades slipped through, striking Wang Jiwang.
In the blink of an eye, Wang Jiwang was covered in blood, barely able to stand.
Seizing the opportunity, Jiang Wuya unleashed a blade of solidified malevolent energy, aiming to sever Wang Jiwang's neck.
At the critical juncture, an unusually long zhanmadao (horse-chopping saber) descended from the side, precisely cleaving the energy blade in two.
The night watchman Xu Qian and Zhao Yiyao appeared together, shielding Wang Jiwang behind them.
"Demonize!!!"
Zhao Yiyao, without hesitation, merged with Huang Sipi. Her body rapidly expanded, transforming into a creature with sharp teeth and claws, before lunging forward to engage Jiang Wuya.
Xu Qian was not idle either. The zhanmadao in his hands became incredibly agile, executing slashes, chops, thrusts, and stabs with unparalleled skill, forcing Jiang Wuya into a defensive position where he could not find an opening to counterattack.
"Old Wang, I'm here!"
Old Jin arrived with the Zhuge siblings, helping the severely injured Wang Jiwang retreat.
Wang Jiwang was reluctant to leave the fight, but he understood that in his current state, staying would only make him a burden.
Zhao Yiyao and Xu Qian joined forces to attack Jiang Wuya. Hou Jingchen and Ling Xiaoxiao also timely joined the fray. All four possessed formidable close-combat capabilities.
Feeling his strength wane, Jiang Wuya grew increasingly anxious. In the brief moments between dodges, he still sought opportunities to pull the Demon Sealing Nails from his body.
However, the four pressed him relentlessly, giving Jiang Wuya no chance whatsoever!
Suddenly, a figure descended from the sky, bringing with him two more Demon Sealing Nails, which struck Jiang Wuya's arms!
It was Yan Shouyi, who had been waiting for the opportune moment!
With this, five of the seven Demon Sealing Nails had been inserted, with only the positions of the chest and the crown of the head remaining!
"Ah!!!!"
Jiang Wuya screamed and, in a frenzy, attacked Xu Qian. Xu Qian thrust his zhanmadao forward, but Jiang Wuya completely ignored it, allowing the saber to pierce his chest, using the momentum to close the distance to Xu Qian!
"Annoying ants, die!!"
Jiang Wuya thrust out two fingers like sharp arrows, piercing directly into Xu Qian's eyes!
Xu Qian's face contorted in agony, blood flowing down his cheeks. The pain forced him to abandon his zhanmadao, retreating to save his life.
As Xu Qian retreated, a gap was created in the battle. Jiang Wuya pulled the zhanmadao free, and as his wounds healed, he swung the saber towards Hou Jingchen!
Ling Xiaoxiao was behind Hou Jingchen. He hesitated for a moment, then resolutely chose to remain in place.
*Splat!*
The zhanmadao directly severed Hou Jingchen's weapon, its unstoppable force smashing through Hou Jingchen's pauldrons, and the blade plunged into his shoulder!
*Swish!*
The zhanmadao paused for only a blink of an eye before continuing its trajectory, slicing off Hou Jingchen's arm!
"You all will die!!"
Jiang Wuya delivered a flying kick to Hou Jingchen's chest. Hou Jingchen's ribs shattered, and he coughed up blood, collapsing to the ground.
The next second, Jiang Wuya unleashed a sweeping attack, a terrifying saber energy erupting from the blade, striking Zhao Yiyao and Ling Xiaoxiao. The two were instantly sent flying, severely injured!
Watching his companions fall one after another, Yan Shouyi's heart was filled with an urgent anxiety.
Even with five Demon Sealing Nails inserted, Jiang Wuya's strength remained terrifying!
"Qi Men Dun Jia!"
A shout echoed. The marble floor beneath Jiang Wuya's feet instantly shattered, and countless fragments shot into the sky, clinging to Jiang Wuya like magnets!
Jiang Wuya was instantly buried under the debris, only his head remaining outside. He made several attempts but could not break free from the restraint.
He sneered, "My good disciple has also made a move. When I taught you back then, I should have held something back. Truly, teaching the apprentice starves the master!"
However, the one who made the move was not Jiang Qingxue!
Wei Changqing emerged from the shadows, holding a dagger made of parasol wood, and stabbed directly at Jiang Wuya's crown!
Jiang Wuya was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter, "So it's you, Kang Jinlong, you three-bit traitor. Do you presume to use the art of Qi Men Dun Jia before me?"
Before Wei Changqing even landed, a massive compass suddenly appeared beneath Jiang Wuya. As the compass spun, the debris binding him disintegrated, and then flew towards Wei Changqing in mid-air!
Wei Changqing's expression changed drastically: "This is bad!"
Countless stone fragments surged towards Wei Changqing with such force that they pierced his body. Wei Changqing was severely wounded, and as he landed, he was once again buried under a mountain of rubble!
"Second Uncle..."
Yan Shouyi gritted his teeth, unable to attend to the fate of Wei Changqing.
He seized the opportunity, using his Zongdi Jinguang technique to get close to Jiang Wuya again, and from behind him, drove another Demon Sealing Nail into his chest!
*Splat!*
With the sixth Demon Sealing Nail entering his body, Jiang Wuya staggered, almost falling.
The surging malevolent energy within him rapidly receded, no longer as easily controlled as before, only able to maintain a radius of half a meter around his body.
Jiang Wuya turned, his gaze cold as he looked at Yan Shouyi. "Even if you insert all seven Demon Sealing Nails into me, you still cannot kill me!"
"Then let's find out!!" Yan Shouyi shouted, "Senior Li, I implore you!!"
Li Zhongxi, the leader of the Xinghuo Gang and the tomb keeper, appeared with a group of Minjiao members!
Everyone simultaneously bit their fingers and drew massive blood-red talismans in the air!
"Gou Di Yin Suo, Bi Luo Huang Quan!!!"
The earth trembled and collapsed frantically. From the endless abyss, countless thick chains erupted, firmly locking Jiang Wuya in place!
This was the ultimate technique of the Lian Rong Shi!
Jiang Wuya's expression was uglier than ever. He struggled relentlessly, his strength truly capable of snapping the chains.
However, as more and more Minjiao members joined Li Zhongxi's ranks, more chains emerged from the gates of hell!
With his strength already greatly diminished, Jiang Wuya could not break free immediately!
"The last Demon Sealing Nail!!"
Yan Shouyi leaped high, holding the Demon Sealing Nail, and fiercely thrust it towards Jiang Wuya's crown!
Jiang Wuya looked up, watching the approaching Demon Sealing Nail, his eyes filled with venom. "Yan Shouyi, how dare you?!"
"What do I not dare?!"
Yan Shouyi, without hesitation, drove this final Demon Sealing Nail into Jiang Wuya's crown!
With the seven Demon Sealing Nails inserted, the Demon Sealing ritual was complete!