Xin Xin's suggestion was not incorrect. At this critical moment, such a choice was likely the wisest one. Although Xin Xin did not know that Ci Hui and Gu Zhen had done the same, allowing them to break free from the encirclement of countless Essence Devouring Insects.
"Gaga..." Xiao Hua laughed. "Benefactor Xin, just watch. This little monk will cut off their line entirely, then we'll see how many Essence Devouring Insects can still run wild before this old man... ah, this little monk!"
As he spoke, Xiao Hua waved his hand and took out the Sword Pouch. While wielding the As-You-Wish Staff, he opened his mouth and sent several streaks of sword qi striking the Sword Pouch, which swelled larger and larger beneath the sword qi.
In particular, Xiao Hua released, all at once, more than a dozen Spirit Devouring Insects from the space within the As-You-Wish Staff. His purpose in releasing them was not to have them fight the Essence Devouring Insects, but to make them fishhooks, luring those Essence Devouring Insects into the Sword Pouch.
Yet, to Xiao Hua's surprise, the instant those Spirit Devouring Insects landed in midair, every Essence Devouring Insect fell still. Not only did the Essence Devouring Insects upon the Dharma Body Golden Body stop devouring it, even those attacking Xiao Hua hovered there blankly, as though they had turned into fools.
At this sight, not only were the Essence Devouring Insects dumbfounded—even Xin Xin and Xiao Hua were stunned! Almost unable to believe it, Xiao Hua exchanged a baffled glance with Xin Xin for no reason at all. Then, both read bewilderment in the other's eyes.
Just as Xiao Hua withdrew his gaze, something suddenly stirred in his heart. He hurriedly raised his brows at Xin Xin ahead of him. Unfortunately, Xiao