Poison Gu Mushroom: The Carefree Old Couple Reappeared

Three Man in Black, Return to Simplicity Realm, charged towards Niu Geng and his group. Zhuge Xiang and Zhang Kuang's expressions changed drastically upon seeing this, but it was too late to intervene...

Even at their peak, they wouldn't be a match for these three Man in Black at the Return to Simplicity Realm. Niu Geng and the others are now severely injured and at their limit, so they have no chance of stopping the attacks of these three Man in Black. Everything seems to have become a predetermined outcome.

"Ah!" However, just as several sharp blades were about to fall heavily on Niu Geng and his companions, suddenly, the three Man in Black clutched their necks and screamed in agony. Visibly, their necks swelled up like inflated Man in Black.

"Luckily we made it in time, it was a close call." Looking at the reactions of the three Man in Black, Niu Geng and Zi Xiang exchanged a glance, feeling a sense of relief at surviving the ordeal.

"How is this possible? Didn't I already activate my Protective Qi Barrier?" one of the Man in Black cried out hoarsely, clutching his neck. The unusual condition on his neck clearly indicated poisoning, but he couldn't understand how he could be poisoned when he had been activating his Protective Qi Barrier the whole time. Even the smallest Hidden Weapons couldn't have harmed him.

"Indeed, your Protective Qi Barrier can indeed withstand small Hidden Weapons, but some poisons can penetrate even your Protective Qi Barrier. To die under our Poison Gu Mushroom, you deserve to die," Zi Xiang said, listening to the Man in Black's hoarse voice.

"Ah!" At this moment, the necks of the three Man in Black had swollen to the thickness of a **. With a final scream, their necks snapped, and their heads rolled to the ground. On the necks of the Man in Black, a huge, colorful mushroom could be seen growing vigorously, absorbing nutrients from the corpses of the Man in Black.

Three black-clad corpses lay on the ground, resembling three enormous, multicolored mushrooms, giving off a sinister and terrifying feeling. Seeing the three corpses of the Man in Black, the other Man in Black were secretly alarmed, and their eyes were filled with apprehension as they looked at Niu Geng and Zi Xiang.

What is most terrifying? The unknown is the most terrifying thing. Even Protective Qi Barrier couldn't withstand it? What method did they use to poison them?

"Oh? They actually have such a potent poison?" Looking at the three corpses of the Man in Black, Zhuge Xiang's anxiety subsided considerably. He was both surprised and delighted, thinking to himself, "Niu Geng is indeed no ordinary person. He actually managed to develop such a potent poison?"

Of the twenty Man in Black, Zhuge Xiang killed two, and Niu Geng and Zi Xiang poisoned three more, leaving fifteen Man in Black at the Return to Simplicity Realm. However, the situation did not improve at all; the force of fifteen Return to Simplicity Realm Cultivator was still not easy to contend with.

No more Man in Black went after Niu Geng and his group because they were wary of their Niu Geng. However, fifteen Man in Black launched an attack on Zhuge Xiang and his companions as if Mount Tai Crushes Down were pressing down on them.

Zhuge Xiang, Zhang Kuang, Qin Qing, and Xiao Yue seemed determined to defeat them one by one. Zhang Kuang and Xiao Yue were both entangled by two Man in Black. Zhuge Xiang, with his formidable fighting strength, was held back by seven Man in Black, while the remaining four Man in Black pounced on Qin Qing.

Although Qin Qing possessed the Weeping Blood Demonic Zither, which was enough to protect herself from attacks by Cultivator at the Return to Simplicity Realm, and even barely withstand attacks from two Cultivators at the Return to Simplicity Realm, four were far beyond Qin Qing's ability to contend with.

Despite the continuous music, the four Cultivators at the Return to Simplicity Realm joined forces and easily sent Qin Qing Knockback in just a few moves. She coughed up blood and appeared to be seriously injured, with her combat power reduced by at least 50%.

Niu Geng and his group were already seriously injured, but because of the poison, they didn't attack them. However, now that Qin Qing was seriously injured, those Man in Black attacked even more frantically, like sharks that had smelled blood. Zhuge Xiang's expression changed drastically.

"We can't stand seeing the many bullying the few..." However, at that moment, a loud voice suddenly rang out, followed by an incredibly powerful Qi Energy, filled with unparalleled might, as several Man in Black rushed towards Qin Qing.

Several Man in Black felt a strong sense of crisis and jumped back suddenly. With a loud bang, a Dragon-Headed Cane was stuck in the ground. The terrifying impact created a huge crater in the ground. What was even more terrifying was that this move was incredibly powerful, yet there was no fluctuation of Qi Energy.

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw three figures leap down from the wall of Zhuge Xiang's Courtyard. One was an old man with white hair and beard, but he was vigorous and full of energy. Another was an old woman with wrinkled skin and white hair. Although neither of them showed any aura, they were agile. Following behind the two old men and women was a woman dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, with her hair tied up to her waist, holding a Spear, looking heroic and spirited.

"Carefree Old Couple? This is not a place for you to wade into. If you know what's good for you, get out of here." As the three figures appeared, the Man in Black spoke with a threatening tone. Indeed, these three figures were the Carefree Old Couple and their remarkably talented granddaughter, Wu Zhao.

"Fifteen Cultivator at the Return to Simplicity Realm..." The Carefree Old Couple, who were said to be able to fight against Deity Transformation stage when they joined forces, were naturally not easily frightened away by a few words. They were not afraid of the threat from the Man in Black and remained calm.

At this point, glancing at the corpses of the Man in Black on the ground, Free and Unfettered Duke corrected himself, saying, "I misspoke. It was twenty Cultivator at the Return to Simplicity Realm. Such a lineup is truly impressive. However, to field such a force against a few young people, you have utterly disgraced the Return to Simplicity Realm Cultivator."

"So you mean you're determined to meddle in other people's business?" The leader of the Man in Black spoke in a cold voice, his words eliciting a chill from Free and Unfettered Duke.

"I can't be bothered with other things, but that kid is my chosen grandson-in-law, so naturally I have to get involved," Free and Unfettered Duke said, pointing at Zhuge Xiang.

"Grandpa, why waste so much time on nonsense? I've just Great Accomplishment my Spear Arts these past few days, and today I'm here to test its power," Wu Zhao, stepping forward with a flourish of her Spear. Her heroic bearing and boundless spirit truly made her Heroine Among Women.

"Hahaha, see that? My granddaughter is already itching to take action when she sees my grandson-in-law being attacked. Do you think I can stand aside?" Wu Zhao's reaction made Free and Unfettered Duke laugh loudly and speak.

"No, no, it's not appropriate. Taking action is fine, but let's make this clear first: my favorite is still that young man from the Dongfang Family. He's elegant and polite," said Free and Unfettered Duchess, who had been silent until now. She shook her head, disagreeing with Free and Unfettered Duke's words.

"You old woman, long hair and short brains. Although that Dongfang Family boy is not bad, I prefer this Zhuge Xiang. Besides, doesn't Zhao'er prefer Zhuge Xiang more?" When it came to whether Zhuge Xiang or Dongfang Yan was a better son-in-law, Free and Unfettered Duke immediately put the group of Man in Black aside and focused on arguing with Free and Unfettered Duchess.

"The so-called arranged marriage is a matter of parents' orders and matchmaker's words. Although this young man Zhuge Xiang is good, I don't think he is the kind of person who would be hindered by romantic feelings. His future achievements will be extraordinary, but being his woman may not necessarily bring happiness." Regardless, Free and Unfettered Duchess still prefers Dongfang Yan.

"Alright! You two old geezers, stop wasting your time! Say it or not, whether you're staying or leaving!" Seeing the Carefree Old Couple arguing as if no one else was around, the leader of the Man in Black was clearly impatient and shouted angrily.

"Of course we stayed! What? You bunch of guys can't even handle a few juniors together, do you think you can keep us here?" the Man in Black shouted impatiently, making Free and Unfettered Duke's face turn grim as he spoke.

Indeed, fifteen Man in Black are enough to suppress Zhuge Xiang and his group. However, if the Carefree Old Couple and Wu Zhao were to intervene, the fifteen Man in Black would have little chance of winning.

If either Free and Unfettered Duke or Free and Unfettered Duchess were alone, they wouldn't be anything special; they could only be considered powerful Cultivator at the Return to Simplicity Realm. But when the two of them are combined, they are said to be comparable to cultivators at the Nascent Deity Transformation Realm, and that's no joke.

"The Carefree Old Couple claim they can fight against Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator together? Today I'll have to test that..." Before the leader of the Man in Black could speak, suddenly, a Heaven-Shaking Sword Qi shot out from them. A middle-aged man, riding a flying sword, instantly appeared above everyone's heads. With his appearance, the Vital Energy in the Heaven and Earth fluctuated irregularly.

"Deity Transformation stage!?" Sensing the fluctuations in Heaven and Earth Vital Energy), the Carefree Old Couple's expressions changed drastically. They exclaimed in disbelief, unable to comprehend how Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator could appear.

The middle-aged man lightly touched the flying sword with his toes and landed in mid-air. The flying sword under his feet made a nimble flip in the air, like a swimming dragon, and shot towards the Carefree Old Couple. With the release of the sword, the Heaven and Earth Vital Energy and earth surged. The power of the sword was so great that the Sword Light soared into the sky, and even the raging fire in the East Wing seemed to pale in comparison.

"The Xiaoyao Great Kun Technique"—Faced with the astonishing sword strike from Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator, Free and Unfettered Duke's expression turned solemn, his aura surged, and a powerful palm strike slammed towards the flying sword.

However, although Free and Unfettered Duke was very strong, he was only at the Qi Refining Stage. In the face of the power of this flying sword, this palm was like a snowball, while the flying sword was a red-hot iron rod. Could he withstand it? The outcome was obvious: it was completely impossible.

"The Xiaoyao Heavenly Peng Technique!" However, at that very moment, the Free and Unfettered Duchess shouted, and her wrinkled claws reached out and grabbed at the flying sword in mid-air.

The simple palm and claw strikes were utterly ineffective against the power of the Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator's flying sword. However, when these two palm strikes appeared simultaneously, they seemed to be inexplicably drawn together, merging into a giant yin-yang fish pattern. The power within it surged at an incredible speed, even drawing in the primordial Vital Energy of Heaven and Earth.

"A fusion of Martial Skill — the Kun Peng Carefree Technique!" (To be continued.)