A mysterious mountain cave
The shadow's body was very small, only about three feet tall, but the bones in his body seemed to be made of metal. Each rib was as sharp as a blade, while his palms and mouth resembled sharp daggers.
Dao Lord Taichu immediately flew backward, widening the distance between them.
After retreating to a safe spot, he stared at the shadow and asked coldly, "Who are you?"
The shadow grinned, revealing a row of ghastly white teeth. His teeth were perfectly aligned, but strands of green, viscous fluid clung to them.
"Who I am isn't important. What matters is that you must die." As he spoke, the shadow charged at Dao Lord Taichu again, reaching out to grab him.
Dao Lord Taichu immediately summoned the Slaughter Divine Spear to block the attack.
The shadow's hand grabbed at the Slaughter Divine Spear, which instantly erupted with azure flames. The shadow's hand was scorched by the flames, producing a sizzling sound.
The shadow immediately let out an angry roar. With a flick of his other hand, a mass of green slime sprayed forth and instantly wrapped around the Slaughter Divine Spear, flinging it into the distance.
The shadow retracted the green slime, his face twisting into a vicious expression. Then he leaped into the air and pounced at Dao Lord Taichu with astonishing speed. In the blink of an eye, he was before him, kicking at him with both legs as a cold, sinister aura swept toward him.
Dao Lord Taichu's expression turned grave as he watched the incoming shadow. He hurriedly dodged to the side, but the shadow was too fast. He evaded the shadow's legs, yet his sleeve was caught by the shadow's other hand.
"Damn it, I didn't expect him to have a move like