Battle of Plum Blossom Pool (2)

The old plum tree's "slap" not only sent the Literary Cultivator flying but also sent several giant rocks, each taller than a person, rolling over ten yards away.

The two Martial Cultivators hiding in the rock crevices were also severely wounded, spitting blood as they tumbled out. Their bodies were covered in wounds that looked as if they had been slashed by dozens of blades.

These were caused by the old plum tree's branches.

Xu Yuan, hiding in a tree hollow, suddenly felt the earth tremble and then witnessed the old plum tree unleash its might!

Xu Yuan was also startled: Was the old plum tree also one of The Strange?

I never noticed it before!

But Xu Yuan soon understood. This old plum tree was the lair of the Water Ghost Sister Flowers, and they had refined it into a treasure under their control.

As the old plum tree swept away the giant rocks, Xu Yuan suddenly heard a voice in his ear: "If you don't act now, when will you?!"

The exit of the tree hollow suddenly appeared before Xu Yuan's eyes!

Xu Yuan curled himself into a ball and shot out with a whoosh.

The Martial Cultivator wielding a short spear was still spitting blood. A Pill flew towards him. He dodged it, but failed to notice a branch poking out from behind him. With a thwack, it pierced through his chest!

The Martial Cultivator froze on the spot. The branch retracted, and he slumped to the ground, all his strength drained, his eyes wide open in utter unwillingness to die.

Xu Yuan used an Outer Pill to distract the short spear-wielding Martial Cultivator while he lunged towards the one with the shield and single saber.

Xu Yuan stomped down. The Martial Cultivator raised his shield, hiding his entire body behind it.

Dong!

The Martial Cultivator sank heavily, his feet sinking an inch into the ground.

But he immediately slashed out from behind his shield—only to be met by a fire dragon spewing towards him!

The Martial Cultivator cursed and quickly retreated behind his shield again.

The Literary Cultivator was sent flying, landing on a rocky beach several yards away. Dizzy and disoriented, he just managed to stand up, looking around to understand the situation, when a gray-blue Pill suddenly rose before him, emitting a peculiar "medicinal fragrance."

The Literary Cultivator instinctively took a breath, his eyes immediately went black, and he collapsed limply.

A poison pill!

Xu Yuan advanced step by step, spewing Inner Fire, while simultaneously using his fingers to guide the Gold Pellet in the air, making it circle around and sneak attack the Martial Cultivator from behind.

Pa!

Another Pill shot through the air, colliding with Xu Yuan's Outer Pill. Xu Yuan stumbled, and the flames in his mouth were interrupted.

The Pill Cultivator arrived swiftly. His level was higher, and his Outer Pill was the size of a fist, shimmering with silver light.

After knocking away Xu Yuan's Outer Pill, it continued to circle around him.

Seizing the opportunity, the Martial Cultivator withdrew his shield and his single saber began to fly, transforming into a gleaming wheel of steel that rolled towards Xu Yuan.

The Pill Cultivator pointed his finger, and the silver Outer Pill shot directly towards Xu Yuan.

Caught between the two, Xu Yuan retreated rapidly, but the Pill Cultivator was confident that this brat couldn't escape!

If they severely injure him and capture him alive, they can present him to Saint Aunt. Saint Aunt can eat him, and it'll have the same effect as eating a June Bug.

Xu Yuan suddenly produced two scrolls and slapped them onto his legs. His speed doubled, and he shot out like a phantom, leaving behind afterimages as he broke free from the pincer attack of the Pill Cultivator and the Martial Cultivator!

"Huh?" The Pill Cultivator was surprised.

The "Soaring Cloud" and "Riding Wind" scrolls Xu Yuan had obtained from Master Qiao greatly increased his speed when affixed to his legs.

The Pill Cultivator shook his head. It seemed he couldn't hold back anymore. Killing him would be better than letting him escape.

After all, the medicinal effects were the same.

However, Xu Yuan was cunning and retreated rapidly towards the old plum tree!

The Martial Cultivator quickly pursued him. A dozen branches shot out towards him, like spears.

The Martial Cultivator let out a strange cry and hurriedly raised his shield. Then, with a dong, he and his shield were sent flying.

The Pill Cultivator frowned, snorted coldly, and strode forward.

His Outer Pill circled around him protectively, then he opened his mouth and spewed Inner Fire with a whoosh.

He was a veteran Eighth Streamer, and his Inner Fire was several times more potent than Xu Yuan's!

The flames erupted three yards in front of him, as thick as a wooden basin, like a giant fire dragon. The branches of the old plum tree ignited upon contact. The dozen branches that had just sent the Martial Cultivator flying instantly turned to ash.

The old plum tree creaked and groaned, retreating continuously. The Pill Cultivator pursued relentlessly.

The Pill Cultivator knew clearly that he couldn't capture Xu Yuan smoothly without dealing with this tree first.

With a thought, Xu Yuan sent his Gold Pellet silently towards the Pill Cultivator.

Xu Yuan's Gold Pellet was only the size of a dragon's eye, its surface dark and lustrous, resembling an iron bead. It couldn't compare to the Pill Cultivator's Outer Pill in appearance, nor in strength.

However, the Martial Cultivator raised his shield and blocked it.

Dong!

The Gold Pellet was knocked away. The Martial Cultivator staggered back three steps, spat out another mouthful of blood, and a deep dent appeared on his shield.

Xu Yuan was furious. He chased after the Martial Cultivator, using Riding Wind under his feet.

The Pill Cultivator unleashed their might, using their Inner Fire to burn the old plum tree while guiding their Gold Pellet to harass Xu Yuan.

Relying on his speed, Xu Yuan dodged the Pill Cultivator's sneak attack and spat out another gray-blue Outer Pill.

The Martial Cultivator, holding their blade, raised their arms to support a shield and block the Outer Pill.

Splat!

The Outer Pill struck the shield, shattering directly.

The Pill Cultivator sneered, An Outer Pill that hasn't even matured yet, and you're already using it? Looks like you're out of tricks.

But after the Outer Pill shattered, a cloud of green mist rose.

The Martial Cultivator accidentally inhaled a bit. Immediately, a layer of black gas rose on their face, their eyes rolled back, and they fell to the ground with a thud.

The Pill Cultivator's face darkened: "Poison Pill!"

This poison pill had liquefied and could kill hundreds of people!

It was a waste to use it to ambush just one Martial Cultivator, but Xu Yuan didn't have time to feel regret, as the Pill Cultivator's Outer Pills were already pursuing him.

Xu Yuan swiftly fled.

However, the Pill Cultivator was experienced, and their control over Outer Pills was far more refined than Xu Yuan's.

Several times, Xu Yuan had to use his own Gold Pellet to block them momentarily, barely avoiding a fatal blow.

But after several collisions, Xu Yuan's Gold Pellet was starting to falter.

The Pill Cultivator spewed Inner Fire, forcing the old plum tree into a desperate retreat, while most of their attention remained on Xu Yuan.

Seeing Xu Yuan becoming increasingly disheveled, the Pill Cultivator inwardly thought, The heat is enough, it's time for the killing blow!

Xu Yuan's tattered clothes were soaked with sweat, but his eyes grew more resolute: I have to go all out!

As Xu Yuan made this decision, he looked up and saw a dark red streak suddenly emerge from the Pill Cultivator's green "Fate."

Xu Yuan's heart settled.

The Pill Cultivator had burned the old plum tree down to a bare trunk. They suddenly retreated, controlling their Gold Pellet with both hands from a distance. After seven or eight rotations, the Gold Pellet's speed reached an incredible level. All that could be seen around the Pill Cultivator was a silver, glowing ring.

The old plum tree retreated far to the edge of the pond, no longer daring to approach the Pill Cultivator.

The Water Ghost Sister Flowers were locked in a fierce battle with the Saint Aunt and her servant, fighting to a standstill. They couldn't spare any attention for Xu Yuan and could only think, Kid, you're on your own.

The sisters already regretted agreeing to partner with Xu Yuan on this venture.

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