Entering the Seabed Fissure
The Demon-Luring Incense was placed in the center of the Heavenly Net Ghostfire Formation, and Song Wen and the other three each found a large rock to hide it.
Fifteen minutes later.
A giant claw emerged from the depths of the crevice and gripped the rocks at the edge of the cliff.
Then, a huge beast's head emerged.
A pair of dark eyes darted around warily, scanning the surroundings.
After confirming that there was nothing unusual, a Demon Beast leaped out of the crevice.
The Demon Beast resembled a giant dog, about three zhang long, with four claws, no tail, and its body covered with hard scales; it was the Nethersea Ghost Hound.
The ghost dog strode forward with its giant claws, step by step approaching the <Heavenly Net Ghostfire Formation>.
It reached the edge of the Heavenly Net Ghostfire Formation and suddenly stopped moving.
The ghost dog opened its mouth wide, revealing sharp fangs, and a dark tongue suddenly shot out.
The tongue continued to extend, curling towards the jade box in the center of the formation, which contained the demon -Demon-Luring Incense.
Just as the tongue was about to curl up the jade box, the jade box suddenly emitted a faint blood-red light, startling the ghost dog, which then withdrew its long tongue.
It cautiously retreated several feet, and when it saw that the jade box did not move, it stopped.
The ghost dog slowly circled the edge of the formation, seemingly observing whether the jade box was dangerous.
"Despair!"
Suddenly, a noise came from the edge of the seabed crack.
Another Nethersea Ghost Hound burst out of the crack.
The two ghost dogs stared at each other.
The two seemed to have a deep-seated grudge; their eyes began to glow red, they bared their teeth, and let out low growls!
The two ghost dogs charged at each other like lightning.
Figures crisscrossed.
A demonic dog swung its sharp claws, aiming straight for the opponent's eyes, the most vulnerable spot.
The other one was not to be outdone, opening its large mouth full of sharp teeth and biting hard at the other's neck.
Both sides nimbly avoided vital points, using their hard scales to block each other's attacks.
Their scales are as hard as metal, and when their claws and teeth strike them, they scatter sparks.
The two ghost dogs charged and bit back and forth, as if they wouldn't stop until they had killed each other.
The deep-seated hatred between the two sides has made them forget everything around them.
A figure flashed by!
Yuan Qing and Zhu Yin appeared like ghosts on either side of the battlefield.
Yuan Qing, wielding a long black spear, charged out from the left with lightning speed.
Zhu Yin followed behind the Corpse Puppet, attacking from the right.
The sudden change startled and enraged the two dogs, who separated and each lunged at one of the people.
Yuan Qing's spear pierced the belly of the lunging ghost dog, sparks flying, but aside from leaving a white mark on its scales, it did nothing else.
On the contrary, Yuan Qing was forced back several steps by the immense power of the ghost dog.
Yuan Qing retreated in the direction exactly where the <Heavenly Net Ghostfire Formation> was located.
With the advantage gained, the ghost dog swung its hind legs forcefully in the seawater, creating two swirling currents, and suddenly darted forward.
It raised a sharp claw and slashed down at Yuan Qing's face.
Yuan Qing raised his hand and thrust out a spear.
The ghost dog opened its mouth, and its long tongue shot out.
The long tongue struck the spear shaft, and Yuan Qing felt a tremendous force strike him, causing the spear to slip from his hand.
At that moment, the ghost dog's sharp claws slammed down heavily.
Yuan Qing raised his withered, branch-like hand and went to meet him.
"Bang!"
Claws and palms intertwined.
Yuan Qing was sent flying like a shooting star.
On the other side.
Even Zhu Yin's peak third-tier Corpse Puppet was no match for the Nethersea Ghost Hound. The ghost dog tore off a lot of the Corpse Puppet's rotten flesh, revealing its silvery skeleton.
However, Zhu Yin also lured the ghost dog into the <Heavenly Net Ghostfire Formation>.
Taking advantage of being knocked away by the ghost dog, Yuan Qing escaped the formation's range.
After Zhu Yin managed to temporarily break free from the ghost dog during the clash between the Corpse Puppet and the ghost dog, she swung out a chain, pulling the Silver Corpse out of the array's range.
Si Xi suddenly appeared.
Nine Formation Flags surrounded him, and a Formation Plate floated in front of him.
"Charge!"
With a loud roar from Si Xi, all the array patterns on the seabed rocks lit up, emitting a dazzling dark red light.
The nine Formation Flags also flew out quickly, landing at the edge of the array.
Seeing that things were not going well, the two ghost dogs suddenly accelerated, trying to break out of the formation's range.
However, the four had planned for a long time, and they were not about to let them escape so easily.
A dark red barrier suddenly rose up, trapping the two inside.
The two dogs naturally wouldn't surrender easily; they each charged at the array barrier with all their might.
"Bang, bang."
Two muffled rumbling sounds rang out.
The array's light barrier swayed incessantly, appearing on the verge of collapse.
Upon seeing this, Si Xi hurriedly threw out nine Superior Spirit Stones, Spirit Stone landed beside the nine Formation Flags.
The spiritual energy within the Spirit Stone was continuously drawn out by the Formation Flags, instantly stabilizing the array barrier.
"You beast, prepare to die!"
Si Xi activated the Formation Plate in front of him, and the array gradually began to change.
Suddenly, a pillar of fire erupted from the center of the formation, shooting skyward and reaching the dome of the formation's barrier.
The flames were no ordinary fire, but ghostly flames emitting a ghostly blue light, illuminating the surrounding sea in a deep blue hue.
As the formation operated, bursts of flame shot out from the pillar of fire, splashing in all directions, instantly evaporating the seawater within the formation wherever they touched.
In the blink of an eye, the entire formation was enveloped in ghostly blue flames.
At first, the two dogs were able to withstand the constant spray of ghost fire with their powerful bodies, but as time went on, their scales began to crack and fall off, and scarlet blood flowed out.
They kept ramming against the array barrier, but the barrier was as solid as a rock, and the two dogs couldn't budge it at all.
Seeing that the two dogs were doomed and would only be worn down by the formation sooner or later, Yuan Qing showed no joy.
He shook his slightly aching arm; he had sustained a minor injury from his earlier clash with the ghost dog.
"Senior Brother Yuan Qing, why do you look so worried?" Zhu Yin asked.
Yuan Qing said, "There are three Netherworld Ghost Hound in the rift, two males and one female. We have only ambushed the two male hounds so far; the female hound has not yet appeared."
Zhu Yin stared intently at Yuan Qing and said meaningfully.
"Where did you get such detailed information, Senior Brother?"
Yuan Qing's eyes flickered. "A fellow Daoist I know happened to enter the rift when the Rebirth Valley opened last time. I got this information from him."
Zhu Yin asked, "I wonder who this fellow Daoist you mentioned is? Do I know him?"
Yuan Qing shook his head and said, "He's from an outside sect; my junior sister doesn't know him."
Zhu Yin smiled slightly and did not ask any further questions.
"Fellow Daoist Yuan Qing, since there is still one ghost dog left, do you need me to refine the Demon-Luring Powder again?" Song Wen asked from the side.
Yuan Qing said, "No need. The Nethersea Ghost Hound are cunning by nature and quite intelligent. Once the female dog sees the two male dogs trapped and killed, she will definitely not be easily fooled again."
After saying that, Yuan Qing spoke to Zhu Yin.
"Zhu Yin, there's a Netherworld Ghost Hound in the underwater crevice. Also, there's a Deepsea Demon Vine. Just to be safe, shall we enter the crevice together to search for the Earth Dragon Ganoderma?"
Zhu Yin said, "That suits me perfectly."