Chapter 333: Snake Spirit, I Want You… to Help Me Train!
"Xian'er!"
Chen Tian Nan was shocked, his ferocious face filled with horror.
"How is this possible? What's going on?" Chen Tian Nan exclaimed. His son, Chen Xian, was a Seven Star Dou Zong and a Tier Seven Alchemist. His Dou Qi was formidable, and his soul power far exceeded his peers. Even within the main sect of the Sky Serpent Sect, few could rival him.
Who was this little girl?
"Xian'er, I'm coming!" Fear gripped Chen Tian Nan's heart. Ignoring Lu Bu, his figure flashed as he charged toward his precious son. The situation was dire not only were the Nine Nether Earth Pythons watching closely, but the Starfall Pavilion group had them surrounded. His son's condition was precarious!
"Haha… Coming and going as you please? Do you think I'm that easy to deal with?" Lu Bu sneered coldly, raising his hand and slapping toward Chen Tian Nan's face.
A fierce gust of wind accompanied the slap, howling viciously and stinging Chen Tian Nan's face.
"You brat! I'm from the Sky Serpent Sect! How dare you attack me?" Chen Tian Nan growled angrily, stumbling left and right to dodge Lu Bu's attacks while shouting furiously.
"Sky Serpent Sect? And I'm the commander of the Black Abyss Army!" Lu Bu sneered again, his body glowing with golden light. His figure flickered like a ghost, suddenly appearing behind Chen Tian Nan. His fist clenched and then launched a heavy punch.
Boom!
A thunderous roar erupted. The fierce force, like a cannonball, slammed toward Chen Tian Nan's back.
"Damn it, how is this brat's physical strength so overwhelming?" Chen Tian Nan's face turned pale with fright. He quickly summoned a bright steel blade, infusing it with Dou Qi. The blade acted like a shield, blocking in front of him.
Clang!
Ripples of energy burst forth, dispersing as a wild gust of wind.
Buzz, buzz!
The steel blade vibrated intensely in Chen Tian Nan's hand as he was sent flying backward. He barely stabilized himself, but his right arm had already gone numb.
"Black Abyss Army? What is that?" Chen Tian Nan was horrified. What kind of force was behind this brat? Could it be a military organization where every member was as strong as him?
Cold sweat drenched his back. If that were the case, why had he never heard of such a force?
As the leader of a sect affiliated with the Sky Serpent Sect, even the Dan Tower or the Hall of Souls had to show him respect. How could it be possible that he had no knowledge of this emerging power?
Not far away, the eerie blue faced Yao Hua Evil Lord was also puzzled. "Black Abyss Army? Is this some newly risen faction in Central Plains?"
On the other side, the twin sisters of the Nine Nether Earth Python tribe turned pale with fear. Shock spread across their beautiful faces.
The Nine Nether Earth Python tribe was vast and highly connected, capable of gathering intelligence and relaying news at speeds unmatched by others. As Dou Zong elders, the sisters naturally knew about the Black Abyss Army.
The Black Abyss Army was a force even stronger than the Iron Guards of the Medicine Clan! Could this brat… could he actually be one of the Dou Di clan's descendants?
Impossible!
The descendants of the Dou Di clans were extremely strict about maintaining the purity of their bloodlines. They would never allow their kin to mingle with outsiders. Yet here this brat was, accompanied by a woman while stealing glances at the sisters. His behavior screamed lechery!
Which Dou Di clan descendant would act like this? Which one would be so lecherous?
The sisters exchanged conflicted glances, their previous understanding of reality clashing with the present. The contradiction made their heads spin, unsure how to process this.
Outside the room, Xiao Yan pursed his lips. Honestly, he was a bit envious of Lu Bu…
Who wouldn't want to maintain good relations with their in laws?
But for him, that wasn't an option. Whenever he encountered the Black Abyss Army, it was either verbal insults or physical fights. The commanders like Lin Quan and Yang Hao were always at odds with him.
In contrast, Lu Bu not only got along with the Black Abyss Army but also ascended to the rank of Commander in Chief. A mere glance from him was enough to make those arrogant commanders cower.
What Xiao Yan didn't know was that Lu Bu first beat the Black Abyss Army into submission before earning their respect.
Otherwise, why would those prideful soldiers even bother acknowledging him?
"Haha… Truly an ignorant fool!" Lu Bu sneered. "It doesn't matter if you don't know. Once you're dead, you won't have to worry about it."
With that, Lu Bu took a step forward. In an instant, he crossed the space between them, his ghostly figure appearing right in front of Chen Tian Nan.
"You… what?" Chen Tian Nan's pupils shrank. How could someone possess such terrifying speed? Even with his Heavenly Phoenix Wings, he hadn't even seen Lu Bu activate them!
"Another use of the Phoenix Steps!" The Python sisters' expressions grew solemn. If it wasn't bad enough that the woman in white could use the Phoenix Steps, now this Black Abyss Army commander was using it too?
Could the Heavenly Phoenix tribe have provoked the Black Abyss Army?
"Mountain Splitting Seal!"
A low shout erupted as Lu Bu's palm radiated crystalline light, slamming into Chen Tian Nan's chest with crushing force.
Boom!
A deafening explosion followed. Chen Tian Nan's body quivered violently, blood spurting from his mouth as he flew backward.
"You… you…" Chen Tian Nan stammered in terror, pointing at Lu Bu. From the outside, this young man looked like a mere One Star Dou Zun. How could he possibly possess such overwhelming strength?
Outside, Xiao Yan's mouth twitched. What kind of secret technique had Lu Bu cultivated? Why was it impossible for anyone to see through his true strength?
"Die!" Lu Bu said coldly. He flipped his palm and aimed a deadly strike at Chen Tian Nan's head.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, an overwhelming burst of energy erupted, stunning everyone present. All eyes turned toward the source of the violent aura.
It was Yao Hua Evil Lord!
"Damn it, he's planning to self destruct?" The Python sisters were alarmed, twisting their serpentine bodies as they retreated swiftly.
They had come here to seek treasure, not to throw their lives away!
"Planning to self destruct? Not on my watch!" Xiao Yi Xian shouted, her tone cold and resolute. Her slender hand extended, her soft, fair palm transforming into an iron grip that struck at Yao Hua Evil Lord's dantian with immense force.
But just as her fingers were about to connect, an invisible force in the space around her suddenly froze, slowing her movements.
Pfft!
Blood splattered as her hand was stained red, but it was too late!
Yao Hua Evil Lord's violent aura surged even further.
"Damn it… who was that?" Xiao Yi Xian turned her icy gaze toward the retreating Python sisters. Only they had the capability to manipulate space like this.
"Hahaha… You're too late!" Chen Tian Nan's laughter, tinged with pain, echoed in the room. With a muffled explosion, his chest burst open, his body crashing against the wall like a broken ragdoll. Every bone in his body shattered.
"Let's go!" Lu Bu's expression darkened. In a flash, he picked up Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Yan and disappeared from the room.
Boom!
A deafening explosion erupted behind them, shaking the room to its foundations.
A massive explosion suddenly erupted, and a storm of debris from the grand hall shot into the sky. A gigantic mushroom cloud slowly formed. Subtle buzzing noises echoed, as though the entire Dou Saint Ruins were being shaken.
Countless individuals inside the ruins showed expressions of horror as they looked toward the direction of the terrifying energy surge.
"Who could have unleashed such an attack? How is it this powerful?"
"Could it be that a powerful figure has fallen?" Those who sensed the tremor felt a sinking feeling in their hearts. The Dou Saint Ruins were proving to be unimaginably perilous. This was at least the full force detonation of a Six or Seven Star Dou Zun!
"A Six Star Dou Zun's self detonation is this strong?!" Xiao Yan's face was solemn.
Previously, within the Beast Spirit Barrier, there had also been a Six Star Dou Zun who self detonated, but Lu Bu had sealed the explosion using spatial powers. Furthermore, the six star Dou Zun of the Sky Phoenix Clan had detonated more with the intent of destroying the other two Sky Phoenix corpses than to kill Lu Bu's group.
Because of that, Xiao Yan had assumed that Dou Zun self detonations were not particularly devastating. However, he now realized that the Yao Hua Evil Lord's self detonation had reached an entirely different level of power.
Elsewhere, Lu Bu and Xiao Yi Xian turned their gazes toward the twin sisters of the Nine Nether Earth Python Clan. Their focus sharpened as they locked onto the two women.
"Ladies, what exactly do you mean by this?" Yao Rong's delicate face briefly revealed a flash of panic before she spoke in a stern voice. "This is the Beast Region. Are you trying to go to war with the Nine Nether Earth Pythons?"
"Why did you stop me earlier?" Xiao Yi Xian asked softly. Her anger had already subsided, replaced by curiosity.
"You don't seem to get along with the Sky Serpent Sect. So why did you just help them?" Lu Bu chuckled, looking equally intrigued.
Yao Zi's face shifted slightly. She spoke in a steady tone, "We don't understand what you're talking about. Don't try to pin baseless accusations on us. If you want to go to war with the Nine Nether Earth Pythons, then come at us!"
"Tch… You oversized worms. Do you think I'm blind?" Zi Yan pouted, her jewel like eyes flashing with a hint of purple. She had clearly seen everything.
"Too… Too Void Ancient Dragon?" Yao Zi and Yao Rong felt their scalps tingle in unison. How could this be possible?
"Don't worry. You'll confess soon enough," Lu Bu said with a smile, waving his sleeve. Gold and silver lights flickered as ten puppets suddenly appeared before him.
Buzz, buzz, buzz!
Golden and silver energies swirled and converged on a single golden Heavenly Demon Puppet. Instantly, a dark golden glow emerged, and a formidable aura spread out across the area.
"Snake spirit, let's go. I need your help… to train Qing Lin!" Lu Bu waved his sleeve nonchalantly as he spoke.
"Six… Six Star Dou Zun peak!?"
The twin sisters gasped in horror, their beautiful eyes widening in disbelief and fear.
…
Elsewhere, in a secluded corner, Chen Tian Nan and Chen Xian dragged their broken bodies into a room.
They had been here before. It seemed to be a barren holding pen for magical beasts. The area was desolate, devoid of resources, and unlikely to attract anyone's attention.
"Damn it…" Chen Tian Nan's remaining half face twitched as crimson blood mixed with translucent tissue fluid dripped down. The intense pain filled him with both rage and fear.
If not for the Yao Hua Evil Lord's quick decision, the three of them would have perished at the hands of the Black Abyss Army.
"Black Abyss Army… What on earth are they?" Chen Xian's pale and slender face was still marked with lingering fear. With trembling fingers, he retrieved medicinal ointment from his storage ring and began applying it to his injuries.
"I don't know…" came a weak voice. A translucent, illusory figure slowly materialized it was none other than the Yao Hua Evil Lord.
By detonating his body, he had managed to exchange his life for survival. To him, the trade was worthwhile.
"What do we do now?" Chen Xian asked through gritted teeth. His destroyed body and the humiliation they suffered filled him with a seething hatred. He had never endured such a loss.
"Xian'er…" Chen Tian Nan covered the remaining half of his face, his voice heavy. "Those three are not people we can afford to provoke. They're too strong. A man's life is never smooth sailing, and everyone hits a wall at some point. The fact that we're still alive is already a blessing."
Chen Tian Nan spoke solemnly, his heart resigned. As he said, surviving an encounter with those three was already a stroke of luck.
Chen Xian glanced at his father but remained silent. He did not share the same view.
"You're right, Uncle Chen. Destroying my body how could I ever swallow such an insult?" Unlike Chen Tian Nan's dejection, Yao Hua Evil Lord was consumed by rage, much like Chen Xian.
If it were possible, he would kill that pale faced youth and that woman immediately!
"But Uncle Yao, we're no match for them!" Chen Xian's eyes flashed with joy. He had always admired the Yao Hua Evil Lord's temperament bold, vengeful, and like minded.
In contrast, his own father was timid and overly cautious, showing none of the arrogance or edge of a true Dou Zun.
Chen Xian's disdain for his father grew. So what if their bodies were battered? As Dou Zuns and sect leaders, they had resources and means to recover from injuries. Why should they fear battle and hardship?
"Haha… The world is full of strong individuals. There are plenty of people who can deal with that pale faced brat!" Yao Hua Evil Lord sneered, his voice cold.
"Uncle Yao, are you saying we should inform our sect's elites?" Chen Xian asked quickly. The Sky Serpent Sect had no shortage of powerful figures, but…
The sect was far from united, and many within would be eager to see Yao Hua Evil Lord fall.
"Ha! Those trash within the sect are useless," Yao Hua Evil Lord sneered dismissively. "I know a senior who is like minded and extremely powerful. He's at least a Five or Six Turn Dou Zun. Taking care of that brat will be child's play for him."
"A senior that strong? Why would he help us seek revenge?" Chen Tian Nan asked skeptically. After all, his storage ring had been destroyed in the explosion, leaving him with nothing to offer.
"Haha… I said he's like minded, didn't I?" Yao Hua Evil Lord let out a sinister laugh, his tone tinged with amusement.
"Like minded… Does that senior also share a fondness for women?" Chen Xian was taken aback. A Five Turn Dou Zun or higher should be a highly respected figure, yet he shared such… peculiar hobbies?
"His cultivation method is special. It's based on a dual cultivation technique," Yao Hua Evil Lord explained. "Because of this, no woman has ever walked out of his grasp alive. He's particularly interested in women with unique physiques!"
"Uncle Yao… Are you suggesting we provide information about that toxic woman to this senior and pit them against each other?" Chen Xian's eyes gleamed with understanding.
"That white haired woman would certainly intrigue him. But… isn't her strength as a Five Star Dou Zun too low for someone like him?"
"Haha… Just make something up!" Yao Hua Evil Lord replied dismissively. "Isn't she a poison Dou Qi user? Then say she possesses the Calamity Poison Body."
"Whether it's true or not doesn't matter. What matters is getting them to fight!"
"That woman will satisfy him!"
With that, Yao Hua Evil Lord formed a seal with his hands, sending out a radiant signal that shot into the sky. His body grew even more transparent.
…
One day later, in a remote part of the Su Yu Mountain Range.
A humanoid scorpion caught the glowing signal in its palm, its face alight with unrestrained excitement.
"Tsk, tsk… The Sky Serpent Sect has really done something useful this time, heh heh…"
(End of Chapter)
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