Join Forces to Destroy the Enemy
"We dare to eat it, but he won't leave the cave at all. If he discovers there's something wrong with the food, he'll kill Second Sister immediately."
Song He frowned and said.
Huang Hao is very wary and lives in a cave where Liu Xin is imprisoned. He will kill Liu Xin immediately if he senses anything is wrong.
"He never left the cave?"
Chu Buyu asked.
"No! That cave only has one exit, and we're just mortals now; it's too difficult for us to ambush him."
Song He stated the truth.
"Here's what we'll do! I have Monster-Bewitching Powder. Even a wild beast would become drowsy after taking it, and the effects would take hold within half an hour. You guys Monster-Bewitching Powder into his food and try to delay him. Once he's taken the powder, we'll rush in and kill him."
Shen Long explained his plan.
With Liu Xin as a hostage, things become very inconvenient for them.
"Monster-Bewitching Powder! It takes half an hour to take effect?"
Song He was slightly taken aback.
"This is a medicinal powder I made from some herbs I collected. It's not very potent. I've tested it. The Monster-Bewitching Powder is colorless and odorless, which is perfect for dealing with him."
Shen Long said.
Song He pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Alright, Senior Shen, give me the Monster-Bewitching Powder."
Shen Long took out a Cyan Porcelain Bottle and handed it to Song He.
"You mix the Monster-Bewitching Powder into clean water, then use the water to wash wild fruits or meat; that way, it won't be easily detected."
Shen Long gave instructions.
Song He nodded and discussed the details with Shen Long. They made corresponding plans for possible situations.
After agreeing on the details, Shen Long and his two companions put away the Yellow Leopard and left.
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In a secluded underground cave, Liu Xin stood in a corner, her eyebrows furrowed.
A man in black stood not far away, with a Red Long Staff beside him.
The man in black was none other than Huang Hao, who had injured Shen Long decades ago.
Huang Hao and his companions entered the Spirit-Severing Sea in search of treasure. Unfortunately, the Spirit-Severing Sea Spirit-Severing Qi, and Huang Hao and his companions could not escape and were reduced to mortal bodies. They built a bamboo raft and traveled on the sea. On the way, they encountered a giant beast that had lost its Demon Power, and Huang Hao was lucky enough to escape.
He discovered the Five Friends of Coral on the Desolate Island, stole their Grain Avoidance Pill, and took Liu Xin hostage, forcing Song He and the other four to collect clean water and food.
Huang Hao possessed immense strength, Song He and the other five were no match for him.
A soft footstep sounded, Song He and the other four entered carrying their prey.
"Senior Huang, I have collected some wild fruits."
Song He took a package off his body, which was filled with a lot of wild fruit.
"As usual, cut the wild berries into small pieces, you can eat first."
Huang Hao gave the instructions.
Song He responded, took out a short blue Short Blade, cut the wild fruit into small pieces, put them on a wooden tray, and mixed them together. These wild fruits were all mixed with the Monster-Bewitching Powder.
Song He and the other three picked up the fruit and started eating, while Shen Long and Chu Buyu stood guard outside.
A short while later, Song He and the other three were found to be safe and sound.
"Alright, let's roast some game."
Huang Hao gave the instructions.
Song He responded and handed the wooden tray to Huang Hao.
Huang Hao placed the tray aside, his eyes fixed on Song He and the other three.
Song He and the other four started a fire to grill the meat; their teamwork was skillful, indicating they had done a lot of work.
Under the high temperature of the oven, the meat oozes oil, which drips onto the firewood, making a sizzling sound.
Huang Hao had been observing Song He and the other four, but found nothing unusual, and the four of them did not show any discomfort.
He then picked up a piece of fruit and put it in his mouth.
Shen Long and Chu Buyu stood guard outside the cave, their expressions solemn.
"Huh, the Spirit-Severing Qi has dissipated."
Chu Buyu said softly.
She could clearly feel the Spirit-Severing Qi in the vicinity dissipating.
Shen Long frowned. Plans really can't keep up with changes. Once they regain their Law Power, Huang Hao's Divine Sense will detect them immediately.
He and Chu Buyu exchanged a glance, nodded to each other, and rushed into the cave.
Upon seeing Shen Long and Chu Buyu, Huang Hao reacted quickly, swiftly picking up the Red Long Staff.
Just as he was about to attack Liu Xin, a fist-sized rock came hurtling towards him.
Song He and the other four also drew their swords and slashed at Huang Hao.
Liu Xin ran quickly toward Song He and the other four.
Two fists can't fight four hands. Huang Hao retreated while swinging his Red Long Staff at Song He and the other four who were attacking him.
Song He swung a Cyan Short Sword, which clashed with Red Long Staff, producing a dull thud as metal struck metal. Song He's body flew backward uncontrollably.
Shen Long and his seven companions swarmed forward to attack Huang Hao Huang Hao, who wielded his Red Long Staff to meet the attack. The group was forced to retreat, resulting in a stalemate.
"The Spirit-Severing Qi has dissipated, and my Law Power has been restored."
Chu Buyu said.
She patted the Storage Bag at her waist, and three red-glowing throwing Flying Dagger flew out of the Storage Bag, heading straight for Huang Hao.
Shen Long summoned the Thunder-Guiding Bead and infused it with a spell.
A thunderous roar resounded, and a thick Silver Thunder Pillar ripped through the sky, striking Huang Hao.
Huang Hao reacted quickly, his Red Long Staff emitting a blinding red light as he charged forward.
With a deafening roar, the cave exploded, sending earth and rocks flying, and eight Escape Light shot out from within.
"This is not a place for you, you should leave!"
Shen Long transmitted his voice to Song He.
Song He nodded and left with Liu Xin and the other three.
A pair of red wings, shimmering with light, sprouted from Chu Buyu's back Red Feathered Wings emitted astonishing fluctuations of Spiritual Qi; this was Law Treasure.
Shen Long took out a long spear that shimmered with golden light— the Law Treasure Golden Flame Spear.
With Chu Buyu present, Shen Long did not transform into his Flood Dragon form to avoid being recognized by Huang Hao.
With a flick of his wrist, a blur of golden spear shadows swept out, colliding with the Red Giant Staff and producing a dull thud of metal striking metal.
Chu Buyu made a hand seal, and the three Red Flying Knife merged into one halfway, transforming into a Red Giant Blade over ten feet long, which headed straight for Huang Hao.
She summoned a Red Glowing Mirror, cast a spell into it, and the mirror shone with a blinding red light, spewing out dozens of Red Thunder Ball that crashed towards the opposite side.
A large amount of black energy surged from Huang Hao's body. The black energy suddenly condensed and transformed into a thick Black Battle Armor, protecting his entire body.
He swung his Red Long Staff to meet the oncoming Red Giant Blade.
With a clang, the Red Giant Blade flew backward.
Shen Long wielded his Golden Flame Spear and engaged Huang Hao in fierce combat. Both were Body Cultivator, and it was difficult to determine a winner. The Golden Flame Spear collided with the Red Long Staff, producing a muffled sound of metal clashing.
The Red Long Staff was, after all, Spirit Treasure, and after a few rounds, some small cracks appeared on the surface of the Golden Flame Spear.
The Red Giant Blade was sent flying by the Red Long Staff as soon as it got within thirty feet of Huang Hao.
Chu Buyu flicked his sleeve, and a red, shimmering seal flew out. He cast a spell, and the Red Seal emitted a blinding red light, instantly expanding and crashing towards Huang Hao.
Huang Hao quickly swung his Red Long Staff, creating a series of staff shadows that struck the Red Giant Seal Red Giant Seal, sending it flying backward.
A gust of wind blew by, Shen Long appeared behind Huang Hao without warning, with a pair of golden wings on his back.
He swung his Golden Flame Spear, striking the Black Battle Armor.
With a muffled thud, a burst of Golden Flame spread out, engulfing Huang Hao's body. Huang Hao was sent flying backward. Before he even landed, a Silver Thunder Pillar with a diameter of two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) descended from the sky and struck Huang Hao accurately.
A man's scream rang out, and a dazzling silver lightning bolt lit up the sky.
Chu Buyu made a hand seal, Red Small Mirror immediately shone brightly, spitting out a thick beam of Red Thunder Light that merged into the silver lightning, causing the Silver-Red Thunder Light to intertwine.
With a light tap of her finger, the Red Giant Seal slammed into Huang Hao once more.
At the same time, Shen Long wielded his Golden Flame Spear, leaving a large patch of golden light in the void as he headed straight for Huang Hao.
The Red Long Staff collided with the Red Giant Seal, producing a metallic clang. The Red Giant Seal flew backward, several small cracks appearing on its surface.
The Golden Flame Spear swept in and collided with the Red Long Staff, producing a muffled thud and sparks flying everywhere.
Another thick Silver Thunder Pillar descended from the sky, striking Huang Hao accurately. The lightning was even more dazzling.
Before the lightning had even dissipated, a gust of wind blew by, and Shen Long appeared behind Huang Hao without warning. He was wearing Ice Flood Dragon Gauntlets on both hands, and his fists moved.
A whooshing sound rang out, and dense white fist shadows shot out, like a long white river disappearing into the lightning.
Huang Hao flew out from the lightning, his Black Battle Armor shattered, and his face was pale.
Before he could even regain his footing, another thick Silver Thunder Pillar descended from the sky, striking him and engulfing Huang Hao's figure in its silver light.
A Red Giant Blade shot out, seemingly poised to cleave Huang Hao in two.
The Red Long Staff met the attack head-on, knocking away the Red Giant Blade once more. The Red Giant Blade transformed into three red-glowing throwing Flying Dagger mid-air.
The Red Giant Seal slammed down again, and a black Short Blade flew out from the lightning to meet it.
The Red Giant Seal clashed with the black Short Blade, producing a dull thud as metal struck metal.
Hundreds of Sand Arrow flashing yellow light
A piercing whistling sound rang out as a White Giant Fist shot towards him, disappearing into the lightning once more. Huang Hao was sent flying backward, his chest bulging and his eyes wide open.
His internal organs were shattered by Shen Long. A nascent Nascent Soul that looked exactly like Huang Hao flew out of his body. A gust of wind blew by, and Shen Long appeared, grabbed the Nascent Soul, affixed a silver Talisman, and put it into a blue Jade Box.
He put away the Red Giant Staff, searched the corpse and found a Red Storage Bag. He scanned it with his Divine Sense and found some Monster Beast Material and more than a million Spirit Stone inside. There was nothing particularly valuable, except for that Spirit Treasure, which was the most precious item.
Shen Long tossed the Red Storage Bag to Chu Buyu and said, "Fairy Chu, the Spirit Treasure is mine, the rest is yours. Thank you."
Even without Chu Buyu's help, Shen Long could kill Huang Hao in a one-on-one fight; he would need to transform into a Flood Dragon form.
Chu Buyu accepted the Red Storage Bag without ceremony and put away the treasure.
"Fellow Daoist Shen, let's leave here quickly! Who knows, another Spirit-Severing Qi erupt one day."
Chu Buyu suggested.
Shen Long nodded, his body radiating a brilliant light, and the Golden-Winged Wind Peng separated from him.
Shen Long retrieved the Golden-Winged Wind Peng into his Spirit Beast Bag, transformed into a streak of Red Escape Light, and streaked away through the air, with Chu Buyu following closely behind.