The talismans Wei Yunxi brought out this time were second-tier low-grade Talismans she had specifically saved for herself, with two or three second-tier middle-grade Talismans mixed in.
She had drawn them in an exceptional burst of performance after breaking through to Qi Refining Layer 9. If this enemy had not been a tier above them, she would not have intended to use them. Even so, she had kept something in reserve, still clutching two second-tier middle-grade Talismans as a backup.
The sight of all kinds of talismans exploding was spectacular. And since they were second order Talismans, even the low-grade ones packed considerable destructive power.
The second-tier Sand Rat probably had not expected these four ants to be capable of fighting back. The talismans blasted it flat onto its back, leaving patches of its golden fur bald. Black here, white there, gold elsewhere—it looked utterly ridiculous.
But none of the four dared let down their guard. A Sand Rat was still second order, after all, and Demon Beasts generally had thick hides and tough flesh. So long as their vital spots had not been struck, they could still counterattack.
Taking advantage of the lull between explosions, Senior Brother Zhao shoved two pills into his mouth at top speed, then swiftly circulated the spiritual energy within him to refine their medicinal effects and replenish his nearly dried-up Dantian.
Wei Zonghao did not falter at the critical moment either. He swung his sword and killed the last first-tier Sand Rat, stuffing pills into his mouth as he ran. Once he reached Yunxi's side, he gripped his Spirit Sword tightly and stared fixedly at the second-tier Sand Rat lying on its back.
Hua Xuanzi also seized the chance to swallow a Nourishing Spirit Pill. During a magical battle, nothing was more taboo than