Ambushed: Eighth Layer of Return to Simplicity (Part Two)

"To deal with two Qi Refining Stage Cultivators, you actually need two late-stage Divine Ability Stage Cultivator to join forces. You two have truly disgraced the Deity Transformation stage..."

The Pretty Viper Lin Xiang'er and the Tiger Monk from Weituo Temple joined forces to deal with Zhuge Xiang. But at this moment, an incomparably domineering aura suddenly appeared, carrying an air of supreme arrogance. Heavy footsteps sounded, and Wu Zhao, clad in a bright silver armor, walked out of the darkness, looking heroic and valiant, like a female war goddess or female general.

"Overlord Spear Wu Zhao? Although you have some fame in Yanling Commandery, there are some things that are not for you to interfere with..." Looking at Wu Zhao who came out, Pretty Viper had a smile on her face, but her eyes were full of cold coldness, like Venomous Snake flicking its tongue, ready to devour someone.

"How obtuse! Could it be that you can't sense that the other party's cultivation has reached the Divine Ability Stage?" Before Wu Zhao Lin Xiang'er could speak, the Tiger Monk stepped forward, his tiger eyes wide as he stared at Wu Zhao, and said, "Young lady, you are so young, yet you have already passed the Heavenly Tribulation and entered the Deity Transformation stage. It is truly remarkable. Perhaps you should not get involved in this mess?"

"Enough with the nonsense! Let's fight! The dignity of the Deity Transformation stage has been ruined by cowardly, weaklings who only know how to talk big."

With a Coiled Dragon Spear, Wu Zhao didn't waste any words and immediately attacked. The Coiled Dragon Spear, like a tyrant descending, slammed fiercely towards the Tiger Monk with a terrifying howl.

In his Indestructible Vajra Body state, the Tiger Monk resembled a Buddha statue covered in gold leaf. Facing the slamming Coiled Dragon Spear, he showed no intention of using a weapon, instead extending his golden hand, as if cast from pure gold, to grab at the Coiled Dragon Spear.

"Trying to seize my weapon? Not so easy!" Seeing the Tiger Monk's actions, how could Wu Zhao not understand the other party's scheme? His eyes narrowed, and he increased the force of his strike by three times, Mountain Collapse Strike!

The Heaven and Earth Vital Energy empowered him, making Wu Zhao's Coiled Dragon Spear even more powerful with the Mountain Collapse Strike Skill. It slammed fiercely into the Tiger Monk's palm, and with a loud boom, the Qi Energy exploded, sending the Tiger Monk back seven or eight steps Wu Zhao a single thrust. The Overlord Spear was unparalleled in its power, Human Heart all.

After repelling the Tiger Monk with a single spear thrust, Wu Zhao brandished his Coiled Dragon Spear, preparing to pursue. However, Zhuge Xiang unleashed a Three Consecutive Slashes Skill. In this high-speed, mobile attack, he not only left a sword wound on Lin Xiang'er's chest but also stopped right in front of the Tiger Monk, leaving a gash on his chest from which blood flowed incessantly...

Just now Wu Zhao's spear repelled the Tiger Monk, seemingly giving Wu Zhao the upper hand. However, under the Data Eye, it can be seen that the Tiger Monk's health bar has not decreased at all. Clearly, Wu Zhao's attack was also insufficient to break through the Tiger Monk Indestructible Vajra Body defense.

"Leave this bald guy to me, you deal with that woman," Zhuge Xiang said with his back to Wu Zhao after taking over the Tiger Monk.

The tinkling sounds of the zither, along with Qin Qing's sonic power, constantly interfered with the Tiger Monk, concealing a deadly intent.

"I have no interest in meaningless battles. I think I'll just stay on the sidelines and watch their fight closely." Seeing Wu Zhao holding the Coiled Dragon Spear and looking at her, Pretty Viper Lin Xiang'er showed no intention of making a move. Instead, she put away the slender Short Sword in her hand.

Pretty Viper, as the name suggests, is like Venomous Snake. Just now, Lin Xiang'er's Wu Zhao was able to repel the Tiger Monk. Lin Xiang'er herself did not have absolute confidence in defeating Wu Zhao. Since she was not sure of winning, Pretty Viper simply stopped.

Whether or not they can successfully obtain the Shennong Drink depends on Zhuge Xiang and the Tiger Monk. If Zhuge Xiang can win, it will be of no use as he is being held back by Wu Zhao. If the Tiger Monk can win, then he can certainly help hold off Wu Zhao as well.

Lin Xiang'er didn't make a move, and even put away her weapon. She frowned. Wu Zhao also didn't intend to continue, but he didn't relax. Holding the Coiled Dragon Spear, he kept a watchful eye on her, while also keeping some of his attention on Zhuge Xiang.

The Indestructible Vajra Body grants the Tiger Monk physical defense comparable to Two-Star Hairy Zombie. However, through his Data Eye, Zhuge Xiang clearly saw the Tiger Monk's MP value plummeting rapidly, like a deflated balloon. Obviously, while the Indestructible Vajra Body Skill offers powerful defense, it consumes a lot of Qi Energy.

The battle dragged on without a clear victor, and Tiger Monk was secretly astonished. Although he had long heard of Zhuge Xiang's reputation as God of Slaughter and knew that he had killed Cultivator in the Divine Ability Stage when he was in the Innate Realm, Tiger Monk himself was only at the Ninth Layer of Divine Ability Stage, just one step away from entering the Spell Control Stage.

In his view, Zhuge Xiang, the God of Slaughter of Slaughter, could only kill a few guys in the early stage of the Divine Ability Stage, and he was definitely no match for him. However, after actually fighting, Tiger Monk realized that he was wrong, and very wrong. Zhuge Xiang's strength far exceeded his expectations.

"Benefactor, I urge you one last time to hand over the Shennong Drink, and I will spare your life. Otherwise, don't blame me for using the Demon Subduing Pestle to deliver you from suffering," the Tiger Monk, who wanted to end the battle quickly and avoid any complications, suddenly took a few steps back, as if he had made an important decision, and stared at Zhuge Xiang as he spoke.

"Stop with the nonsense, just show us what you've got..." Zhuge Xiang replied, staring at the Tiger Monk. As he spoke, the Sword of Judgment in his hand flashed with a sharp Sword Qi.

"Very well, since you are so stubborn and deeply rooted in evil, then don't blame me." Seeing the Sword Qi shooting towards him from Zhuge Xiang, the Tiger Monk's face darkened, and he opened his palm, revealing a golden Demon Subduing Pestle in his hand.

"Got it!" With a surge of Divine Sense, the Tiger Monk used his divine power to control the weapon. He let out a deep Demon Subduing Pestle, and the Vajra Pestle flew up and smashed down towards Zhuge Xiang.

A wave of dizziness washed over him, and before the Demon Subduing Pestle could even land, Zhuge Xiang nearly collapsed to the ground. This Demon Subduing Pestle was not only incredibly powerful, but it could also make its target dazed.

"Blood Drinking True King Chain!" The world spun around him, and he could hardly maintain his balance. How could Zhuge Xiang hesitate? He instantly activated the Blood Drinking True King Chain, eliminating his negative status. Then, seeing the Demon Subduing Pestle falling heavily, Zhuge Xiang opened his mouth wide, his mouth full of fangs, and bit down hard on the Demon Subduing Pestle.

While Devourer's Treasure, Zhuge Xiang possesses all of Xiao Yue's Innate Ability. Although the Demon Subduing Pestle is a treasure, all Magic Artifact artifacts and Treasure Artifact are nothing more than Food in Xiao Yue's mouth. This heaven-defying Innate Divine Ability is now being bestowed upon Zhuge Xiang...

Creak!

The mouth, filled with fangs, bit down hard, the crisp sound causing the Tiger Monk's face to contort in terror. His precious Demon Subduing Pestle, One-Star Treasure Artifact, was no match for the opponent's teeth?

"What are those teeth made of?" Lin Xiang'er, who was watching from the side, exclaimed in horror as she saw Zhuge Xiang actually bite the Demon Subduing Pestle in half.

The Tiger Monk, who hadn't used his weapon at all, was unexpectedly swallowed by Zhuge Xiang like a snack the moment he finally took it out.

"Ding! You have devoured One-Star Treasure Artifact and gained 1.2 million experience points."

As Zhuge Xiang crunched and swallowed the Tiger Monk 'Zhuge Xiang Demon Subduing Pestle, a system notification sounded in his mind: One-Star Treasure Artifact had actually brought him 1.2 million Experience Points, truly impressive.

"Ding! Level increased by 1, 1 Skill Point gained, current level is Eighth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm."

When Zhuge Xiang killed that Two-Star Hairy Zombie, he gained more than 10 million experience points, which not only pushed him to the Seventh Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm, but also brought him close to the Eighth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm. Now, with these 1.2 million experience points, Zhuge Xiang has actually successfully entered the Eighth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm.

"Your Demon Subduing Pestle tastes good. Do you have any other Treasure Artifact?" Zhuge Xiang asked with a smile, licking his lips and staring at the Tiger Monk, looking as if he were a lion or tiger eyeing its Food.

"You... you Evil Demon... you are truly bizarre," the Tiger Monk said, his hand trembling as he pointed at Zhuge Xiang, partly out of anger and partly out of fear.

Even Treasure Artifact can be crushed and devoured? Although his Indestructible Vajra Body was powerful, the Tiger Monk didn't think it could compare to the hardness of Treasure Artifact.

"Since you have no other tricks up your sleeve, don't blame me," Zhuge Xiang chuckled coldly. His words were exactly what Tiger Monk had just said. As he spoke, Zhuge Xiang's aura at its peak erupted. After leveling up, Zhuge Xiang not only recovered all his attributes, but he was also stronger than before.

Zhuge Xiang's own HP were only around 5,000, while the Tiger Monk, who was at the Ninth Layer of Divine Ability Stage HP, had around 20,000 health points and even more abnormal defense. Facing the Tiger Monk, Zhuge Xiang activated the active ability of the Sword of Judgment, which he had not used until now.

The active effect of the Sword of Judgment can forcibly make the opponent's HP the same as yours. When this move was used on the Tiger Monk, it was visible to the naked eye that the Tiger Monk's HP dropped by more than half in an instant. His Indestructible Vajra Body was also afflicted with a huge sword wound, and blood gushed out.

"No! This is impossible!" The Tiger Monk stared at Zhuge Xiang in horror as he realized he had been seriously injured in a single move.

"...", Zhuge Xiang's Sword of Judgment, the terrifying and weapon-like slash, shocked Lin Xiang'er. Judging from the injuries on the Tiger Monk, if that sword had struck her, she would have had a nine-out-of-ten chance of dying.

The effect of the Sword of Judgment reduced the Tiger Monk's HP to only 5,000. Without hesitation, Zhuge Xiang swung the Sword of Judgment once more, and a massive pillar of Sword Qi seemed to pierce through the Heaven and Earth.

Vast Sword Qi!

Zhuge Xiang n't used this Skill since he stopped using swords. Now, having reached the Eighth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm Zhuge Xiang, Zhuge Xiang unleashed it once again.

The Vast Sword Qi instantly consumed half of its own Qi Energy. Its attack power is directly proportional to the Qi Energy consumed. Combined with the enhancements of the Night Emblem, Sword Intent, Demonic True Body, and the Devourer's Treasure state, this enormous pillar of Sword Qi energy possessed an attack power even greater than the Palm Thunder! (To be continued...)

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