Powerful Enemy

"Yes, Daoist Wang, do you have any guidance?"

Shen Long openly admitted that this matter could not be hidden, as the scent of the Monster Luring Grass was very peculiar.

"May I ask which school or sect you belong to?"

Wang He said politely.

"I am from no sect or faction, Daoist Wang, please speak frankly."

Shen Long said.

"Without sect or affiliation?"

Wang He was slightly taken aback. He had originally wanted to find out the other party's background. The other party was only in the Nascent Soul Early Stage, but showed no fear in the face of the two of them.

Is the other party just using someone else's power to intimidate, or do they actually have something to rely on?

"He must have something to rely on. Even an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator wouldn't dare to hunt down a Nascent Soul Cultivator alone. Let's retreat!"

Qin Yue sent a telepathic message to Wang He.

After a moment's hesitation, Wang He said, "Then we won't disturb you any longer. Farewell."

Wang He collected the Blue Whale's carcass, and he and Qin Yue onto the back of the Red Falcon and left.

Half an hour later, Shen Long dispelled the Formation, turned his head to look northwest, and said, "Why don't you show yourself? Are you waiting to ambush me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he threw a punch, and a Red Giant Fist flashed out, heading straight for a certain spot in the sea.

The Red Giant Fist slammed into the seawater, causing it to explode and splash everywhere.

Two beams of Escape Light emerged from the seabed, Escape Light, revealing a portly old man in a blue robe and a tall man in black.

The old man in blue robes had a round face and small eyes, and possessed the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. The man in black robes exuded a strong Sha Qi, and possessed the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul Early Stage stage.

"What guidance do you two fellow Daoists have for me?"

Shen Long said calmly.

"We have no other intention than to buy that Monster Luring Grass from you, fellow Daoist. Please name your price."

The old man in the blue robe spoke.

"If you really wanted to buy it, why would you hide in the shadows? Do you really think I'm a three-year-old child?"

Shen Long sneered.

As soon as he finished speaking, a ripple appeared in the void above Shen Long, and a giant hand shrouded in black energy appeared, slashing down directly at him.

Shen Long reacted quickly, his right fist radiating red light as he unleashed a punch that sent a Red Giant Fist flashing out and shattering the Black Giant Palm.

A powerful gravitational force arose from the ground, and a yellow spider emerged from the earth. Its abdomen was swollen, its head was relatively small, and its two yellowish-brown eyes were constantly moving. This was a fourth-tier early-stage Quicksand Spider.

A thick red light barrier appeared around Shen Long's body, protecting his entire body.

The Quicksand Spider opened its gaping maw and spat out more than a dozen thick Yellow Earth Spear, which struck the red light barrier. The red light barrier trembled slightly. The Quicksand Spider's two sharp claws crossed, striking the red light barrier like two yellow scythes.

Two muffled thuds sounded, and the glow of the red screen dimmed.

The Quicksand Spider sprayed out several thin strands of yellow silk, which struck the red light barrier, shattering it instantly like paper.

The yellow spider silk struck Shen Long's body with a dull thud, as if hitting a wall of bronze and iron.

Shen Long's right hand shone brightly with red light, transforming into a giant Red Dragon Claw. He let out a deafening dragon roar and spewed out a Red Sound Wave that swept across the body of the Quicksand Spider. The ground tore open, revealing thick cracks and billowing smoke and dust.

A Red Dragon Claw claw struck the Quicksand Spider's head, leaving several bloody marks. The dragon claw crushed the Quicksand Spider's head, and with a forceful squeeze, the Quicksand Spider's head exploded.

A Heaven-Supporting Giant Staff descended from the sky and crashed down upon Shen Long.

Shen Long swayed, dodging the Heaven-Supporting Giant Staff.

"Body Cultivator? Demonization?"

The old man in the blue robe looked on with suspicion and uncertainty.

As soon as he opened his mouth, five flying swords, swirling with blue light, shot out.

The old man in blue robes made a sword gesture, and five Blue Flying Sword burst forth with dazzling blue light. One sword multiplied into ten, ten into a hundred, a hundred into a thousand, and the dense Blue Flying Sword formed a death net that enveloped Shen Long.

"Spirit Treasure, a sword cultivator!"

Shen Long asked in surprise.

No wonder they dared to use such deadly force; they were quite strong.

Shen Long unleashed a Red Sound Wave to meet the incoming Blue Flying Sword.

The Red Sound Wave collided with the dense Blue Flying Sword, causing a large number of Blue Flying Sword to disintegrate. The five Blue Flying Sword merged into one, transforming into a giant Blue Giant Sword that shattered the Red Sound Wave.

Shen Long collected the corpse of the Quicksand Spider, transformed into a streak of Red Escape Light, and sped away at great speed.

"Where are you going? Hand over the Monster Luring Grass!"

The man in black shouted, and with a flick of his Red Long Staff, a red shadow swept out and smashed towards Shen Long.

Shen Long's body shone brightly with red light, transforming into a streak of crimson flame and disappearing— Fire Escape Technique.

"Chase after him, don't let him get away. With this Monster Luring Grass, hunting Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast will be much easier for us."

The old man in blue robes said in a deep voice, made a hand seal, and a huge blue sword light emerged from beneath him. He rode the sword light and broke through the air to catch up.

The man in black emitted a burst of black light from his body, transforming into a streak of black Escape Light and giving chase.

Multiple lights illuminated the sky, accompanied by continuous explosions. Before long, the three disappeared into the horizon.

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Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace, a secluded Blue-tiled Courtyard.

The Fairy Cold Flame sat in the Cyan Stone Pavilion, her willow-leaf eyebrows furrowed.

Wu Sisi stood to the side, reporting to Fairy Cold Flame.

"Master Shen, I've contacted Sun Yiyue and the others, but they can't reach Senior Shen either. I guess he's not in Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace anymore."

Wu Sisi said.

She has advanced to the Golden Core Realm, and is currently in the Core Formation Mid Stage.

"Not in Golden Flood Dragon Marketplace? Never mind then. I was going to thank him. If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Shen's help, Junior Nephew Qin would have perished. Since he's not here, there's no need for us to stay in the Marketplace any longer. Let's go back to Golden Flame Island."

"Fairy Cold Flame said, then got up and walked outside, Wu Sisi quickly followed.

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In a certain sea area, at dusk, the setting sun casts its last rays upon the sea.

A burst of crimson light appeared, revealing a scarred Crimson Flood Dragon.

A flash of red light, Crimson Flood Dragon transformed into the form of Shen Long.

He was being chased by two Nascent Soul Cultivator: a sword cultivator at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage Nascent Soul Early Stage Body Cultivator and a Body Cultivator possessed a heavy Spirit Treasure, and Shen Long was no match for him. If he hadn't successfully cultivated the tenth level of the <Nine Transformations Dragon Transformation Technique>, which allowed him to transform into Flood Dragon, he would have been killed by his opponents long ago.

Shen Long opened his Divine Sense wide and, finding no other cultivators, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Ahead lay a small island, several tens of miles in size, and Shen Long flew towards it.

He landed on the small island and took out the Formation Flag Formation Disk to set up the formation.

After setting up the Formation, Shen Long entered a hidden underground cave.

The rock walls were uneven, and not a single blade of grass grew inside the cave.

Shen Long sat down cross-legged and released the Iron Tail Scorpion and the Tree Man to keep watch.

He took out a Blood-Colored Pill and put it in his mouth.

The pill dissolved instantly, and a massive amount of energy rose from his abdomen.

After a while, he felt a little hot and his wound was itchy.

Shen Long quickly circulated his internal energy to refine the medicinal power, and returned to the Marketplace after he recovered.