Lin He activated the Spirit-Nurturing Talisman, borrowing a portion of the Level Five Demon Beast Silver-Scaled Python's strength. His cultivation had risen to the peak of late Foundation Establishment, and his physical strength alone was enough to contend with an early Core Formation cultivator. The moment he struck, Xu Chong suffered a minor setback.
"You... this doesn't look like the Spirit Attachment Technique. It seems you borrowed a Demon Beast's strength through a talisman."
Xu Chong was shocked and hurriedly retreated. Yet Lin He did not press his advantage. Instead, he looked at Xu Chong with a mocking expression.
"Not good!"
Xu Chong was an experienced fighter and immediately realized what was happening. He hastily twisted aside as a furry fist brushed past his face. The wind from the punch grazed his cheek, leaving a thin cut from which blood seeped.
Shocked and furious, Xu Chong hurriedly looked across at his opponents. An ocher-colored ape had appeared beside Lin He. Though only the size of an adult human, the ape held the Coiling Dragon Staff and wore the Rock Spirit Armor, presenting a fearsome sight.
"A Level Four Spirit Beast? No, that's not right..."
Ape One and Lin He charged together. Xu Chong dared not hesitate and hurriedly controlled his blue flying sword to intercept them. But Lin He and Ape One each threw a punch at the same moment. Two torrents of immense force battered the blue flying sword, sending it lurching wildly, barely able to withstand their blows. Mentally linked to the sword, Xu Chong suffered the backlash, and an unnatural flush spread across his face.
Dozens of golden streaks of sword qi shot out with incredible speed. Locked in combat with Lin He and Ape One, Xu Chong had no time to dodge. The golden sword qi