Intercepting Shi Ao

Although Tian Xin could defeat Shi Ao, killing him would be very difficult. With an Immortal Artifact like Wen Qi protecting him, Shi Ao's defenses were astonishing. The only way was to rely on the Profound Ice Celestial Silkworm Race's Phenomenal Domain to freeze him, but that could only keep him frozen.

Though Xuan Ci's assassination skills were astonishing, his strength was still inferior to Tian Xin, whose natural talent was peerless. Trying to kill Shi Ao, who possessed an Immortal Artifact, was no more than a fool's dream.

After hearing Tian Xin's account, Lian Yue grew even more worried. If Shi Ao got close to Xuan Lei and the others, he would undoubtedly disrupt their plan to cut through the web. More importantly, Shi Ao's arrival meant that his subordinates would soon follow.

"Actually, you don't need to worry. Although that young Mysterious Spirit Bee cultivator can't kill Shi Ao, it's still possible for him to hold Shi Ao off for a while." Tian Xin's vermilion lips parted slightly, her voice clear as a nightingale's. "Besides, Ling Tian and the others only have a dozen or so zhang left to clear. They'll surely break through before Shi Ao's men arrive."

At Wen Yan's words, the worry on Lian Yue's pretty face eased a little. Still, nine-colored energy continued to swirl around her whole body. It seemed she would intervene at any moment if Ling Tian's situation took a turn for the worse.

Leaving Lian Yue and the others watching Ling Tian intently for the moment, Xuan Ci saw Shi Ao charging over furiously.

As soon as Shi Ao escaped the Illusion Formation, he had raced toward the Spider God to provide aid. Xuan Lei and Xuan Ci, who were cutting through the spider silk, spotted him almost immediately. Xuan