Eternal Life: Hundredfold Rewards

Chapter 422 - 242: Core Formation Strength? One Sword Gang Instant Slash_2

"Screech, screech... screech, screech..."

"Chirp, chirp, chirp..."

"Clack, clack, clack, clack..."

The strange cries and eerie calls rang out one after another.

On the ground, groups of black demon insects of various shapes swarmed, jostling each other as they scurried, looking from afar like a black tide, making one’s scalp tingle.

However, fortunately, in the void, a massive array, akin to a transparent light bowl, descended, covering almost all the demon insects, preventing them from escaping.

"The number of these demon insects is truly astonishing, but fortunately, their strength is not all equivalent to Core Formation or above; otherwise, such a terrifying quantity would make even the three True Monarchs of Beihua State flee in fear."

At this moment, outside the array, on a small hill, Qi Chuan stood atop a stone pillar, looking at the black land filled with demon insects like the Black Abyss in front, sighing in his heart.

Whoosh!

Just then, a sound of something breaking through the air emerged behind Qi Chuan as a Foundation Establishment-level True Disciple of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect arrived.

This True Disciple cupped his fists towards Qi Chuan and loudly reported, "Elder Qi, at the Thirteen Lands of the Dingchen Position, a demon insect equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Perfection human cultivator has appeared. We are engaged in a bloody battle and cannot resolve it for the moment. We request Elder Qi’s assistance!"

The array defending against the demon insect tide is a flawed trapping array, not completely preventing demon insects from coming out.

Occasionally, some demon insects find opportunities to escape the array, at which point human cultivators must go to slay them to prevent disasters in the rear of Beihua State.

The Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect dispatched enormous strength to come, but the frontline of the demon insect tide is long, making it impossible to concentrate all forces in one place.

In reality, Qingyun True Monarch oversees the entire Immortal Sect, with each Core Formation True Master stationed at different locations, each in charge of a portion of the Ten Thousand Flowers Immortal Sect Disciples to resist a segment of the demon insect tide frontline.

The Thirteen Lands of the Dingchen Position mentioned by the True Disciple belong to the section of the demon insect tide where Qi Chuan is stationed.

Although he mentioned a demon insect equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Perfection human cultivator, the demon insects are bizarre and powerful. If left to the Immortal Sect’s Foundation Establishment disciples to handle, it sometimes results in significant casualties. Thus, even when a Foundation Establishment-level demon insect appears, Qi Chuan occasionally has to assist personally.

"Understood, I will head there immediately."

Qi Chuan replied.

With those words, his figure flashed and transformed into an escape light, rushing swiftly towards the Thirteen Lands of the Dingchen Position.

Seeing this, the True Disciple hurriedly followed.

This was a small black valley near the array.

A three-zhang-sized black and peculiar scorpion was burrowing through the valley, almost overturning the entire area. It moved rapidly, occasionally disappearing into afterimages, making it difficult to capture its true form.

Five or six Foundation Establishment disciples from the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect appeared around the valley, sealing the scorpion within, yet not daring to enter the valley to kill the demon insect easily.

Occasionally, when the demon insect attempted to break out from one direction, a Foundation Establishment disciple had to fend it off. Sometimes they barely managed to succeed, while sometimes the disciple suffered considerable injuries.

Had it not been for the other Foundation Establishment disciples pinning it down from other directions, some might have already fallen by now.

"Pfft!"

"Senior Brother Zhao, watch out!"

Just then, another Foundation Establishment disciple forcefully repelled the demon insect attempting to break out, but the former’s face paled, spitting a mouthful of blood, his aura weakening considerably.

"Damn these demon insects!"

Seeing this, the remaining Foundation Establishment disciples couldn’t help but curse silently.

The strongest among them was at most at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, and the demon insect’s methods were bizarre and powerful. To have persisted until now was no small feat.

If they couldn’t find a chance to slay the demon insect, they’d likely have to let it go, allowing it to enter the rear of Beihua State, where untold numbers of mortal cultivators might pay with their lives as a consequence.

However, seizing the opportunity to kill this demon insect, equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Perfection human cultivator, was extremely difficult with their abilities.

Swoosh!

Just as everyone felt the challenge was insurmountable, suddenly, a sound pierced through the air in the void, and a graceful young man appeared there mysteriously.

"Elder Qi?"

"Great, it’s Elder Qi, we’re saved!"

The newcomer was naturally Qi Chuan. Seeing Qi Chuan’s figure, all the Foundation Establishment disciples present rejoiced greatly.

This Master Qi Chuan, since becoming a True Master of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, had been known for his formidable strength and astonishing cultivation speed, holding a distinguished reputation both within and outside the sect.

Moreover, he was now a Core Formation Late Stage True Master!

Even when he was at the Core Formation Early Stage, dealing with this Foundation Establishment demon insect was no problem, let alone at the Core Formation Late Stage?

Surely, with just a casual strike, he could slay the demon insect, right?

And indeed, events unfolded just as the Foundation Establishment disciples imagined.

After Qi Chuan appeared, he first glanced indifferently at the scorpion in the valley, then flicked his finger, and a Sword Gang shot out, slashing towards the scorpion.

Upon seeing the Sword Gang coming, the scorpion immediately let out a strange cry, attempting to dodge. However, before it could make any evasive maneuvers, it was struck by the Sword Gang, instantly decapitated.

Yet, given the demon insect’s bizarre nature, Qi Chuan did not stop there. He manipulated the Sword Gang to flood the area, slicing the scorpion’s carcass into fine powder.

"Incredible!"

Seeing this, many of the Foundation Establishment disciples couldn’t help but exclaim.

Earlier, they had struggled so hard against the scorpion, with many getting injured, yet they couldn’t take it down. But Master Qi Chuan managed to slay it instantly with just a flick of his finger, such terrifying strength.

Buzz!

However, just as everyone was expressing their awe, the array in front of the small black valley suddenly lit up and emitted a loud buzzing sound.

"Not good, another powerful demon insect has sneaked out!"

All the Foundation Establishment disciples raised their heads, their expressions changing.

The array had been specially arranged, triggering an alarm whenever a powerful demon insect broke through the loophole.

But what level of demon insect could it be? Still one with Foundation Establishment Perfection strength? Or perhaps...

Boom!

Just as the Foundation Establishment disciples pondered this, an overwhelmingly tyrannical aura exploded in the void, pressing down on them like a giant mountain, making even breathing extremely difficult and their bodies as heavy as lead.

"Could it really be at the Core Formation level?!"

Feeling the terrifying aura of the demon insect, all the Foundation Establishment disciples were shocked.

Their abilities were fairly commendable.

No Tier Two demon insect could force them into such a state.

Only a Tier Three demon insect might have the potential.

And now, facing such a Tier Three demon insect, it was indeed hard to muster the will to resist.

Swoosh!

Just when deep fear settled in them, Qi Chuan lifted his gaze, spotting a demon insect equal to Core Formation Early Stage coming through the array. Without hesitation, he flicked his finger again, and a Sword Gang slashed forth.

Unlike the previous Sword Gang, this one carried some Sword Intent.

Bang!

Then, all the Foundation Establishment disciples saw the Core Formation power-level demon insect halted by the Sword Gang, and surprisingly, in a loud explosion, it shattered into countless bits of powder, descending gracefully in the void.