Xu Jiuyou, being Xu Changqing's puppet, had never possessed strength equal to the original.
At this moment, he could only rely on his own Spirit Runes and nine branches to attack. Though he had slain some Mother Insect Sect disciples, he found it difficult to threaten Li Busan and Li Busi.
Seeing this, Rakshasa felt a trace of doubt rise in his heart.
Previously, Xu Changqing had been able to mutate the Nine Nether Sect's deputy sect master into a tree.
Why had his combat strength declined now?
However, the situation was urgent. With Nü Tu, a Supreme Formation Master and Nascent Soul True Lord, assisting them, they could barely suppress the Mother Insect Sect.
Thus, Rakshasa temporarily suppressed his doubts and focused on the battle.
The Mother Insect Sect's disciples were each utterly fearless in the face of death.
They released countless venomous insects that blotted out the sky and covered the earth, while poisonous mist spread everywhere.
They intended to use their numbers to wear down everyone's mana and spiritual power.
Li Busan and Li Busi controlled their Dharma Forms as they became entangled in battle with Nü Tu and Rakshasa.
Even at a disadvantage, they still refused to retreat, constantly summoning venomous insects to attack.
The two knew full well that as long as they stalled long enough, the cave dwelling would close.
Thus, the battle dragged on for a long time, with both sides suffering losses.
The corpses of venomous insects and cultivators piled together, and the stench of blood in the air was enough to make one retch.
Nü Tu's Heaven-Bearing Dharma Form stood majestic and imposing. The Profound Yellow Seal smashed down time and again, continuously inflicting heavy damage upon the Mother Insect Sect's disciples and venomous insects.
Rakshasa's Netherworld War General had been