The Journey of Immortal Cultivation

Chapter 1099 - 600: Devastating Ambush

What she threw out from her storage ring was just a few items, but in this thick mist, there was the sound of things falling to the ground, which could guide the pursuers in the right direction. Qi Zai rolled his eyes in frustration; he wasn’t stupid. At this moment, he realized this little girl was deliberately stalling for time, not putting away her Nanming Lihuo Sword, hoping to wait for her master to rescue her.

After all, Ning Xiaoxian was chasing him in a straight line, and it didn’t take long, not more than ten breaths, for her to gradually close the distance. She also guessed the dilemma Qi Zai encountered, pinpointed his location, and transmitted, "If anyone tries to seize it, smash their masks!"

With masks as cover, these people dared to rob brazenly. Qi Zai was enlightened by her reminder, and sure enough, in three successive attacks, he shattered the masks of three people.

With the masks gone, the shapes and appearances of these people were revealed on the spot, stunning them. Those around them took notice and suddenly realized: it was him! Even worse, some were unlucky enough to reveal themselves right in front of enemies, and immediately, someone silently picked up a weapon to attack, leaving no time for anyone to seize the Divine Sword.

This tactic proved effective. By breaking just three masks, nearly no one dared to try again, after all, Qi Zai’s skills were too fast. Unless someone was absolutely certain of winning, their masks would almost certainly be smashed by him.

Ning Xiaoxian exerted force underfoot, leaping lightly a few times, seemingly about to catch up with him. Just then, another figure jumped out from the dense mist. She just tightened her grip on her weapon when the person softly said, "It’s me!" The voice was Jiu Mo’s, Ning Xiaoxian couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief, only to be startled the next instant.

Jiu Mo clutched her left chest, her face obscured by a mask so her expression was hidden. Ning Xiaoxian’s Divine Thought scanned the area, immediately discovering her left chest slightly concave, seemingly struck by a blunt instrument. Given Jiu Mo’s skills, only a melee giant strength warrior could restrain her divine skills, which is a common weakness for most bird demons.

"Is it Fairy Han Qiong?" After all, Jiu Mo was at the Early Stage Tribulation Crossing, could Fairy Han Qiong have such ability to injure her?

Jiu Mo shook her head, gritting her teeth and whispering, "It’s not Fairy Han Qiong. After I shook her off, someone relentlessly pursued me halfway, very difficult to deal with."

Her poison could melt gold and dissolve iron, yet someone relied on flesh and blood to resist it? Ning Xiaoxian was slightly surprised, and Jiu Mo, already pointing in a certain direction with her mouth, said, "Here they come!"

Ning Xiaoxian did not engage but pulled Jiu Mo to rush back towards Qi Zai. The sooner she could grab Yu Yingnan, the more at ease she would feel. Jiu Mo’s injury was quite severe, slowing down significantly. Ning Xiaoxian extended her right hand to support her under her ribs, running as fast as she would have been alone.

The pain in her lower back grew increasingly severe; she knew it was due to the characteristics of the Green Rope Sword, the wound itching to tear itself open. Time was precious, and she didn’t have the hands to deal with the wound, only using divine power to encase it, preventing it from spreading further, but blood continued to seep from the wound, already staining her back with pale pink. Jiu Mo smelled it, concernedly asking, "Are you injured?"

She shook her head, "It’s nothing..." The word "matter" was still in her mouth when a massive shadow, heavy as a mountain, lunged at her from the left, the rush of wind fluttering the hair on her forehead.

Indeed, imposing. Ning Xiaoxian raised the Demon Skull with her left hand but didn’t confront it directly, instead elegantly dodging the opponent’s two heavy strikes. The enemy didn’t want to alert too many people, so after the two missed punches, the force was gently retracted, striking the ground with a low "plop," indicating they could control their strength with ease.

It transformed into its demon body, and the mask could no longer hide its true appearance, so she could see clearly that this creature was a massive sand beast, with a bull-like head, long arms, short legs, and capable of standing like an ape. Its enormous palms were as large as half a wooden door, and its size wasn’t smaller than the Rhino Demon, its strength even surpassing it, fond of tearing tigers and leopards to pieces.

Ning Xiaoxian frowned; indeed, this creature’s strength was considerable, its heavy punches remarkably powerful, and its agility quite decent, but if such a creature could injure Jiu Mo, then transcendance tribulation stage demons were utterly useless. Jiu Mo, next to her, shifted her expression, pointing ahead, "Be careful over there..."

More enemies? Ning Xiaoxian, upon hearing it, looked in the direction she pointed, but saw only a milky white scene, heart sinking as she realized something was wrong.

However, it was too late.

"Jiu Mo’s" hand which had been hanging limp had already turned over, driving a sharp thorn straight into the wound on her lower back!