The fifteen Water Salamander in the lower pool are generally around the mid-stage of the first tier. The strongest one has black markings on its back and is much larger than its kind.
This one was clearly the strongest among the group of Water Salamander, and the aura it emitted was also stronger.
Neither a single-headed nor a two-headed Water Salamander would be a match for Zhao Shiyong and Chen Shuangbai, both cultivators from major sects.
But the problem is... there are a bit too many.
Chen Shuangbai glanced back at Lady Yun, then looked at Zhao Shiyong, her expression quite clear.
--This deputy leader of the Rosy Clouds Abode Alliance can only deal with two at a time at most; the remaining thirteen will require the two of us to handle.
Zhao Shiyong had no objections.
He was never the type to hide behind others and reap the benefits without contributing, and besides, he was the one who spearheaded this treasure hunt, so there was no reason for him not to participate.
He pondered for a moment, then said to Lady Yun, "How about... Fellow Daoist Yun split into two groups, and Fellow Daoist Chen and I deal with the remaining thirteen. Make good use of the strangely shaped stone pillars here to deal with them, and don't get close."
Although Lady Yun's expression was somewhat unpleasant, she knew her own strength and could only obediently nod to indicate that she understood.
Seeing that she had no objections, Zhao Shiyong turned to Chen Shuangbai and said, "This place is full of moisture. Since I cultivate fire magic, the power of my spells will be slightly weakened. So, you get seven and I get six?"
Chen Shuangbai nodded and said "good," which increased Zhao Shiyong's admiration. He thought to himself that this disciple of Jade Spring was truly a person of upright character, and that his family's decision to move the entire Lineage out of Wind Howling County was indeed the right one.
After a quick discussion, the three decided to kill the group of Water Salamander.
Lady Yun took the lead.
Although she was Rogue Cultivator, she was not without means. Instead, she used her status as the leader's wife to make the other members of the Rosy Clouds Abode Alliance obey her.
Lady Yun silently approached the clear pool, hid behind a stone pillar not far away, took a deep breath, and with a flick of her sleeve, a brown pill flew out. She then cast a spell to summon a gentle breeze, spreading its fragrance.
The pill seemed to have a strange fragrance. The two Water Salamander that were nearby seemed to have smelled it. They dragged their heavy bodies ashore and slowly crawled towards the source of the fragrance, which was Lady Yun's side.
As Lady Yun fanned herself to spread the fragrance, she slowly retreated back towards the passage she had come from, luring the two Water Salamander away.
The remaining thirteen continued to rise and fall in the pool, sometimes frolicking, sometimes entwining their tails.
Zhao Shiyong and Chen Shuangbai exchanged a glance, their lips moving silently in a countdown.
"Rise!"
After counting to three, Chen Shuangbai heard a sharp shout from Zhao Shiyong.
He took the lead, flames rising from his feet. He clenched his right fist, and a burst of golden fire shot out from it. Like a fiery meteor, he fell straight into the pool, crashing down heavily and steaming up a huge amount of water vapor. Several muffled sounds followed.
The pool water surged, and six newts were knocked onto the left side of the shore. Immediately Water Salamander Zhao Shiyong emerged from the steam, charged ashore, aimed at a Water Salamander that was belly up, and punched it through its abdomen, killing it instantly.
Hot blood mixed with fragments of internal organs splattered everywhere. Zhao Shiyong struck successfully and retreated into the passage with lightning speed. The remaining five Water Salamander on the shore saw their companion killed and roared angrily as they pounced on him.
Zhao Shiyong moved several meters to the side like a ghost, creating distance. At the same time, he struck out with a fiery palm, shattering a powerful water arrow. As he ran, he shouted, "Fellow Daoist Chen, it's up to you now!"
Chen Shuangbai watched as Zhao Shiyong led the five ferocious Water Salamander into a grove of jagged stalagmites on the right before she finally set off.
With the Wind Control Technique activated, Chen Shuangbai gracefully landed on the side where Zhao Shiyong had forced the six Water Salamander ashore. Looking at the remaining seven salamanders that were opening their mouths to reveal a set of fine, sharp teeth as they pounced on her, she remained calm.
With his Spirit-Appraising Pupil activated, the auras of the seven Water Salamander floated in his field of vision. One of them was far more powerful than the other six, and a powerful spiritual energy seemed to be gathering within its body.
The thought had barely crossed his mind when a booming sound came from the remaining moisture, and a thick water arrow with a hint of dark blue shot out, heading straight for Chen Shuangbai.
This water arrow was far more powerful than the one that had struck Zhao Shiyong earlier; it was spewed out by the strongest Water Salamander in the pool.
Chen Shuangbai remained calm, pointing her right hand at the dark blue water arrow. The Cold Spring Sword flew out, transforming into a streak of cold light that sliced the arrow in two, scattering the fragments on the ground with a hissing, corrosive sound.
Seeing that its attack had failed to kill the unknown human cultivator before it, the Water Salamander with black stripes on its back waded across the water, its eyes, no bigger than mung beans, gleaming with cruel light.
It opened its mouth again, emitting a low buzzing sound. The other six Water Salamander surrounding it also opened their flat mouths, gathering the surrounding water energy to create jets of water.
How could Chen Shuangbai allow them to condense water arrows so easily? He used the Wind Control Technique again, his figure falling like a leaf, while simultaneously riding the Cold Spring Sword to charge out.
The Cold Spring Sword transformed into a streak of light, skimming across the water's surface. In an instant, it pierced through the mouth of a Water Salamander, bursting out from its tail and leaving behind a spray of dark blue blood that stained the clear pool water.
With a burst of energy, Chen Shuangbai pointed his fingers together, and a winding, cold light flashed between them. A cold cracking sound rang out, and then a chilling aura condensed, freezing the two closest Water Salamander instantly, extinguishing their life force.
It was the swift and fierce Midnight Month Cold Light Yin Thunder.
The Cold Spring Sword killed the Water Salamander. Under Chen Shuangbai's mental control, it skimmed across the water's surface again, piercing through the ice and passing through the heads of the two Water Salamander whose upper bodies were frozen. The life force in the latter's bean-sized eyes slowly dissipated.
In the blink of an eye, three heads were instantly killed.
This is Chen Shuangbai's fighting style.
The enemy has a large number of troops, so we need to reduce their manpower and disrupt their formation to make it easier for us to carry out our next move.
Chen Shuangbai's mind stirred again, and the Cold Spring Sword shot up once more, but instead of attacking, it fell back into his hand. He then raised the Law Sword and slashed behind him.
Then a sound like metal clashing was heard.
A tremendous force emanated from the surface of the pool, stirring up a large amount of water vapor and creating a misty atmosphere. Chen Shuangbai was sent flying backward, landing on the shore and leaving a long trail in her wake.
He looked up and saw pink and blue light flashing around his body. His previously fluctuating Law Power calmed down again. Feeling the slightly trembling Cold Spring Sword, he looked at the angry black-striped Water Salamander in front of him.
"Wow, you're pretty strong."