Yin Thunder X Yuan Tao

Night, the full moon hung high.

The swaying tree shadows danced gracefully in the wind.

A figure in white moved through the night, then slowly came to a halt, their eyes suddenly fixed on the forest ahead.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk! Sneaking out alone this late, practicing a newly acquired technique?"

"Hey, you say Old Heavenly Master is quite biased, Zhang Lingyu is only level 5, yet he gets the Tongtian Lu!"

"You've been staring at me all night, if I didn't come out alone, you guys wouldn't have the nerve to show yourselves~"

"Heh heh, True Master Lingyu is quite sensible! We won't make things difficult for you, just leave the Tongtian Lu instance, and I'll spare you..."

Amidst laughter, five figures, four men and one woman, emerged from the darkness, eyeing Zhang Lingyu menacingly.

"If you want the Tongtian Lu, come find me, why bother a junior! Yuan Tao, you little brat, it's really been many years since I last saw you..."

Lu Jin leaped down from a tree trunk, followed closely by Lu Jin's Seven Small Sect disciples.

"Heh heh, so you're saying we fell into a trap! Everyone, retreat~"

Yuan Tao pushed away Zhang Lingyu's Yin Thunder Water Filth and roared, charging backward.

"Hoo"

Suddenly, a Treant burst from the jungle, blocking Yuan Tao and his group's path.

"Life Force - Root Entanglement!"

In an instant, green light flashed, and countless vines writhed on the ground. Dozens of vines coiled upwards, immobilizing all five of them.

"Since you're here, don't rush to leave! Old Master Lu, I'll deal with Yuan Tao with you!"

Wang Changle walked out from an open space. Receiving a notification from Paradise, he saw that the least affected among these people, Yuan Tao, would be stunned for 1.2 seconds, while the longest stunned would be that Han Dan'er, who would be immobilized for 20 seconds.

The sudden attack by the Treant and vines completely disrupted Yuan Tao's group's rhythm. No one had expected Wang Changle to also not have descended the mountain, and to have laid an ambush here in advance.

Truly, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, with a hunter lurking nearby!

"Han Dan'er, use that!"

Seeing this, Yuan Tao suddenly activated the Chiwen Bead, creating rings of protective shields in the air to ward off attacks from the surrounding plants. The Baxia trembled and flew towards the Treant.

"I, I can't use it, my hand is stuck! Ah, it hurts so much~"

Han Dan, who had been hit several times by the Treant, cried out in pain. Something was pressing against his lower back, and the sound of impact echoed.

"You want to use a wooden club to break free? Not so easy! Golden Bell Shield, activate~"

Wang Changle pointed his gun at Han Dan'er with his right hand and fired several shots, instantly emptying the magazine.

The Baxia grew rapidly in the wind, covered in Qi, and charged like a cannonball. With the Armor of Toughness activated and the Golden Bell Shield covering his entire body, he violently turned and slammed into the Baxia.

"Clang!" With a sound, Wang Changle retreated dozens of steps, blocking the Baxia's attack.

[Health -20%]

[You are affected by Pulao, movement speed reduced by 80%, lasts for 3 seconds]

[You were attacked by Bixi, Health reduced by 5%]

"What great defense, to be able to take my Baxia head-on! And you blocked Bixi again."

Yuan Tao's fingers moved slightly, quickly catching the Baxia, and he said mockingly. The Chiwen quickly formed a shield again, deflecting the swiftly descending lightning.

"Heh, the True Sect's Five Thunder Talisman, Golden Warrior Talisman, why does Old Master Lu of the Three-One Sect always use external techniques! Ah, my Chiwen Bead!"

"Dong dong dong~"

Lu Jin's entire body emanated a faint Qi. A Five Thunder Talisman broke through the protective Qi. Hearing this, Ni Sheng San Zhong was instantly activated, and he unleashed a series of palm strikes towards Yuan Tao.

With the Golden Warrior Talisman and Ni Sheng San Zhong, the Chiwen Bead shattered in an instant, turning into powder on the ground.

"Ni Sheng San Zhong, how many years has it been since I've seen Ni Sheng San Zhong, the ultimate technique of the Three-One Sect!"

Yuan Tao manipulated the Suo Ni to release waves of smoke, intending to obscure vision. As his restraint was released, he moved swiftly to evade Lu Jin's attack.

"Ah, I'm so miserable~ Why is my life so bitter~"

On the other side, the female Otherworldly Person who was restrained couldn't hold on for long against the siege of seven people. She was enveloped by Yin Thunder Water Filth and lost her combat ability, but she endured and escaped.

Ku Hun'er, holding a Wailing Stick, knelt on the ground and began to wail loudly, filling the air with a ghostly Qi and mournful cries.

"War Stomp!"

"It's useless, I can sense you!"

As blood light flashed, a goat's hoof stomped down from the void. With a "dong," it sent Yuan Tao, who was attempting a sneak attack amidst the chaos, flying towards Lu Jin. Wang Changle turned and charged towards Han Dan'er.

"Baxia~ Yazi~"

Yuan Tao shouted, a ferocious Yazi transformed into energy and charged towards Lu Jin. The Baxia, enveloped in blue Qi, grew larger against the wind, following closely behind.

"Pang~ Pa~"

The next moment, Lu Jin's body flickered and faded slightly again. While blocking the Baxia with one hand, he drew three lightning talismans in the air with his right hand, dispersing the beast-shaped Yazi. Yuan Tao immediately turned and charged towards Han Dan'er.

"Ba~ Pa~ Puchi~ Puchi~"

From afar, Wang Changle could be seen holding a steel blade in his left hand and a pistol in his right, using both to attack. He left a trail of shell casings on the ground as he pinned Han Dan'er down, relentlessly striking.

He had already stabbed Han Dan'er's stomach countless times with the steel blade in his hand.

The crimson blood splattered all over Wang Changle and pooled on the ground until a Paradise notification rang out.

[Notification: You have killed the story character Han Dan'er. You have obtained 2% World Origin.]

[You have obtained Treasure Chest (Green).]

"Sorry, you're late, Mr. Yuan Tao!"

Putting away the chest, Wang Changle wiped the fresh blood from his face. With a flash of blood, he entered the shadows using 'Stealth,' and his figure vanished.

Not long after, having landed some distance away, he took out all his remaining Life Essence and began to absorb it to recover.

"You, I want you to die a miserable death! Bixia, Pulao, Suo Ni, come out~"

Yuan Tao arrived nearby and, gazing at the disemboweled Han Dan'er, was overcome with grief.

This was the disciple he had painstakingly cultivated, the Han Dan'er he regarded as his own son, and now he was dead!

With a roar, clouds of mist spread out, waves of sound rippled outwards, and light formations appeared. Baxia flew out, dancing amidst the wind, keeping Lu Jin at bay.

"My life is so bitter! Please, everyone, let me go~"

Ku Hun'er glanced at Han Dan'er and the enraged Yuan Tao. In just one minute, two people were lost, and Vermilion Palm could not hold on any longer.

In an instant, his wails intensified, but his body rapidly retreated in another direction.

"Clang!"

The Wailing Stick swiftly parried the Heaven Measuring Ruler with a backward thrust, and using Lu Linglong's palm force, he fled into the distance.

Qi fluctuations and wails filled the air, and in the darkness, four figures were rapidly approaching.

"Fat Dragon, you keep an eye on this kid! Xiao Xiao, Xi, Yun, Linglong, we'll go after that guy!"

Zhang Lingyu pointed at the yellow-haired kid on the ground, then glanced at Yuan Tao, who was attacking indiscriminately. He sneered inwardly, thinking Ode was truly decisive!

In the blink of an eye, four figures soared through the air.

"Yuan Tao, I didn't expect you little brats to go berserk! Hmph, I'll send you to see your father right now~"

Lu Jin spoke as he drew in the air with one hand. The Fivefold Thunder Talisman transformed into a series of imperial decrees in the air. Violent Qi condensed in the void.

It was the Zheng Yi sect's "Fivefold Thunder Talisman"!

"Old Master Lu~ You're over 100 years old, why bother with this... Pacification is my specialty~"

A gentle voice rang out, and specks of rose-red Qi scattered in the air. The five imperial decrees dissipated in the air as Dou Mei spoke and descended.

"Yuan Tao, you're really useless. You couldn't even draw Old Master Lu here!"

As he spoke, Shen Chong's figure became a blur, instantly charging towards Lu Jin and smashing down with a punch that shook the earth.

"Tongtian Lu—Art of Combination! Gui You Lu Yun Feng Jing Fu~"

Lu Jin immediately retreated. Qi followed his fingers, transforming into spiritual talismans and scriptures that entwined Shen Chong like ghosts. The moving talismans sealed half of Shen Chong's meridians.

"That guy Ode interfered, Han Dan'er, my Han Dan'er was killed by him! Help me find him, I want to kill him!"

As Yuan Tao raised his hand, five Nine Dragon Sons flew into the sky, shooting towards Lu Jin.

However, they were blocked mid-air by a mass of dark, murky Qi released by Zhang Lingyu, allowing Lu Jin to dodge.

"Where's that Vermilion Palm? Be careful, this is Yin Thunder Water Filth, it will erode your meridians. You're Zhang Lingyu!"

Shen Chong was taken aback. He glanced at Han Dan'er, who had been killed by the tree, and his heart tightened. The plan seemed to have gone awry. As he spoke, he rushed towards Zhang Lingyu.

"Uh, isn't he right over there...?"

Yuan Tao said, pointing to a spot. He saw that the yellow-haired Vermilion Palm had already been killed by a sharp blade through the neck, blood slowly seeping from his throat. He had long since breathed his last.

Everyone looked at the undeniably dead yellow-haired man, startled. The killer was truly ruthless, taking advantage of everyone's encirclement of Lu Jin to kill another person!

In the forest, Fat Dragon's bulky figure was chasing in Lu Linglong's direction, while in the opposite direction, Wang Changle's figure was rapidly disappearing from sight.

The five members of Quanxing exchanged glances. That kid was not only despicable but also ruthless. He didn't seem like a young man just starting out. His methods were insidious and decisive, making him quite troublesome!

"Quanxing's Four Maniacs! Four of them have actually shown up. My meridians have been in turmoil, it must be you, Yongjue Monk, Lei Yan Pao Gao Ning!"

As Lu Jin's words fell, a stout monk with large ears stepped out from between the rocks.

"Hahaha, Benefactor Lu, how have you been!"

Lu Jin, however, suddenly moved, heading rapidly towards Shen Chong. He had to deal with the half-crippled one first. With all Four Maniacs present, even he would have trouble.

"Old Master Lu~ Won't you come and keep me company!"

A sweet, endearing girlish voice, with a hint of coquetry, and pink Qi surrounding her, Xue Gu Dao Xia He appeared behind her.

"You, why are you here! Get away quickly~"

Zhang Lingyu looked at the beautiful woman who had appeared in shock, forming a mass of Yin Thunder in his hand.

"Northern Cold Pool!"

The surging Yin Thunder Water Filth covered its face and entangled the suddenly attacking Yuan Tao.

"Quanxing's Four Maniacs! All four of them have come, you really think highly of this old man!"

Lu Jin pulled out his fingernail, waking from the illusion with sharp pain. Facing the four closing in on him, his expression sank; it was clear they had come prepared!

As he looked back, an Immortal Trapping Talisman shot out, but it was still dissipated by the rose-red Qi.

"Old Man Lu, I'll leave Yuan Tao and Shen Chong to you! True Master Zhang Lingyu, you keep your wife in check! I'll deal with Dou Mei~"

Wang Changle, clad in Iron Armor, charged out from the forest. With a raise of his hand, the gunfire became a continuous stream, and the dense bullets instantly blasted open a gap, charging straight for the old woman, Dou Mei.

Behind him followed a terrifying fierce beast, roaring as it charged towards Lei Yan Pao Gao Ning.

"Call of Nature!"

Dou Mei's rose-red Qi suddenly erupted outwards. The nearby pine tree instantly transformed into a Treant, its giant palm striking down. Dou Mei immediately dodged to the side.

"Good!"

Lu Jin glanced at Black Hoof and decisively charged towards Yuan Tao and Shen Chong. Without a word, his fists and palms were filled with violent Qi.

Zhang Lingyu wanted to explain something, but seeing the others fighting fiercely on the battlefield, he stopped talking. He could tell Wang Changle intended to divide the battlefield!

"Yin Thunder - Water Organs!"

Zhang Lingyu's Golden Light Spell flickered, and the ground beneath him transformed into pools of black mud. The filthy water organs converged into a river, separating Xia He from the fray.

"Are you going to make a move on me, my little darling?"