Chapter 615: Chapter 61: Gu Insect
It is rumored,
that the Bai Family Brothers were killed by Fang Zheng.
Although there’s no clear evidence, rumors always have a source, and with such a target, Bo Tiantong dared not be careless.
Aside from himself, he invited two helpers for this operation.
The three set an ambush for Fang Zheng on his way to the trade fair, forming a pincer attack, theoretically flawless.
Unexpectedly.
Fang Zheng didn’t play by the rules; he first saw through the array in place, then instead of retreating, he fiercely attacked Bo Tiantong.
A Thunderous Palm,
directly blasted open a path.
The two behind revealed themselves, but were already a bit late, watching helplessly as Fang Zheng transformed into a flash of lightning and dashed forward.
They couldn’t help but shout:
"Elder Bo, stop him!"
Bo Tiantong’s arm went weak, his figure retreating, knowing he couldn’t stop him, when suddenly a large crack opened in his chest.
Through the crack, complex gears and mechanisms could be seen, and a black tube protruded out.
"Crack!"
"Puff!"
A burst of white light sprayed out from the black tube, transforming in the wind into a large net, enveloping Fang Zheng who attempted to escape.
The speed at which the net expanded was actually a bit faster than the escape technique.
Fang Zheng’s eyes twitched, swinging his long sleeves back, bolts of lightning struck out, further stimulating fierce winds with the Wind and Cloud Banner.
However,
no matter if it was the lightning or the fierce winds, they couldn’t hinder the giant net’s momentum at all, quickly closing in.
What kind of thing is this?
A feeling of dread arose, Fang Zheng’s True Qi erupted within, converging into a storm of thunder attempting to repel the approaching giant net.
The Power of Thunder was Supreme Yang, containing the power to shatter all things, finally showing cracks in the giant net.
But the lightning also rapidly dissipated.
"Tss..."
White smoke emerged.
This giant net had the ability to corrode everything, whether it’s thunder or Protective Force, none refused entry.
"Mm!"
Fang Zheng let out a muffled grunt, his figure momentarily stalled, and by the time he broke through the giant net’s interception, the attack from the two behind had already arrived.
The first attack that came was a mass of green glowing Flying Needles, numbering no less than ten thousand, screeching sharply through the void.
No!
Not Flying Needles,
but countless tiny flying insects.
"Mang Gu!"
Fang Zheng’s expression turned heavy:
"Cultivator from the Western Border proficient in Gu Poison refining?"
No time to dodge, he flicked his hand to sacrifice the Wind and Cloud Banner and Separation Alloy Wheel, the Wind Blade, and golden light furiously smashing forward.
"Puff!"
"Crackling..."
The countless Gu insects were knocked about by the wind blades, but before they could land, they flapped their wings again and pounced back.
Aside from the Gu insects obliterated by the Separation and Union Divine Light, the others suffered little damage.
Fang Zheng’s face showed a slight change.
So hard to kill!
The Wind Blades triggered by the Wind and Cloud Banner lacked the lethality, but that was compared to Magical Treasures, actually not far off.
Effortless in slicing through metal and iron.
Yet,
these Gu insects were unafraid?
In the blink of an eye, the Mang Gu braved the might of the Magical Treasure, charging in close, colliding with the transformed Protective Force of Thunder.
"Boom!"
The thunder surged.
Countless Mang Gu turned to dust under the lightning chopping, but more Gu insects followed their predecessors’ corpses and dived inward.
Fang Zheng was shocked, the Separation Alloy Wheel reversed, dazzling golden light fell overhead, protecting his body as he charged out.
Though his physique was strong, he was unwilling to touch the Gu insects.
In Master Jiuyuan’s memories, the Gu Poison of the Western Border possessed eerie power to the extreme, once hit, even Rogue Immortals were hard to save.
Even a Master, would be tortured beyond living, unfit for dying.
But in doing so, he fell into a siege.
"Gaga..."
Bo Tiantong let out a strange laugh, flicking his fingers repeatedly, pellet-sized pearls whistled forward.
The last man forming a Seal Technique, a Water and Fire Staff flipped out, swirling water and fire assaulted forth.
Guest Minister Elder of the Exclusion Sect—Water and Fire Daoist!
"Hmph!"
Facing the assault from the three, Fang Zheng’s expression was severe, letting out a muffled grunt, the Bone Sword and White Bone Whip appearing one after another.
One-Character Heart-Clearing Slash!
Holding the long sword, Fang Zheng’s mind emptied, Primordial Spirit lightly trembling, countless subtle consciousness fell into his perception.
These consciousness were filled with chaos, madness, disorder, even sensing them made the mind feel bloated.
"Slash!"
The sword fell,
this sword didn’t slash the body, only the Primordial Spirit.
Instantly.
"Rustle..."
Numerous surrounding Gu insects lost consciousness, tumbling towards the ground.
At the same time.
The White Bone Whip frantically expanded, transforming into a White Bone prison, thoroughly enveloping Fang Zheng’s body.
But in a flash, was torn apart by various Spiritual Lights.
Especially the pearls activated by Bo Tiantong, shaped like the Glazed Pearls Fang Zheng played with as a child, colliding to burst forth annihilating flames of Spiritual Light.
Water and Fire Staff!
Treasure Pearl!
Gu insects!
...
and various kinds of magic, Divine Powers, swarming forth.
Even with Fang Zheng’s remarkable abilities, wielding numerous Magical Treasures, he was suppressed head down in a short time.
"Ah!"
Accompanied by a roar.
Fang Zheng’s True Qi violently surged out, countless bolts of lightning collided mid-air, an area transformed to thunder.
"Boom!"
Lightning like a pillar, pierced through the heavens.
In an instant.
The oncoming attack was forcibly repelled, and the Miaojiang Gu Cultivator let out a muffled groan, his flesh trembling wildly beneath the black robe.
The lightning dispersed, and a gust of cold wind wrapped around Fang Zheng as he fled into the distance.
"This guy..."
The Water and Fire Daoist looked serious:
"So strong!"
Under the siege of three masters, he was able to break through the encirclement, greatly surprising them.
If it was close combat,
Within a range of ten zhang, there would likely be casualties among the three.
"Chase."
Bo Tiantong ordered in a low voice:
"We can’t let him escape!"
With such strength, he is not much inferior to He Zhong. If he teams up with He Zhong, the Sect Leader is in grave danger.
...
"Screech!"
Three baby-sized Gu insects lunged at Fang Zheng.
Aside from having a tail with a sharp tip, their bodies were otherwise similar to an adult human.
However, their skin was dark green, covered in bizarre mucus, and they shrieked sharply as they launched frenzied attacks.
Their speed was astonishing, and the mucus on their bodies could corrode protective force.
Even if struck by the Separation and Union Divine Light, shattering half of their flesh, they could heal at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Their claws tore fiercely, leaving red marks even on Fang Zheng’s sturdy flesh.
The key is...
They cling stubbornly, hindering the casting of magic.
"Damn it!"
Fang Zheng gritted his teeth and roared in anger, his heart surging with murderous intent, his eyes suddenly flashed with lightning, and his body spun like a top.
In an instant.
His hands unleashed dozens of moves—palms, claws, fingers...
Dazzling lightning surged once again.
"Boom!"
A baby Gu was obliterated.
"Puff!"
The Gu Poison Refining Cultivator in the rear spat out a mouthful of blood, his spirit instantly becoming lethargic.
This lifebound spirit Gu was linked to his life and death; with its death, his own lifespan would greatly decrease.
Taking advantage of this gap,
The Water and Fire Staff pulsated with spiritual light, breaking through the obstruction of the White Bone Whip and Bone Sword, and smashed onto Fang Zheng’s back.
The immense force struck like a mountain, causing Fang Zheng’s body to tremble, as if a meteor slammed into the ground.
"Bang!"
A huge crater appeared on the ground.
Bo Tiantong followed expressionlessly, flicking his fingertips, sending threads of transparent silk winding towards Fang Zheng.
"Fang, you won’t escape your doom today!"
"Is that so?"
Fang Zheng changed his body technique, desperately dodging amidst the siege of several people, and suddenly steadied his rapid breathing:
"Before coming, I cast an augury, predicting minor fortune and no danger on this trip."
"Guess..."
"Why?"
Bo Tiantong raised an eyebrow.
Just as he was about to speak, the Water and Fire Daoist beside him suddenly changed his expression and turned to flee without a word.
"Trying to escape?"
A cold voice rang out in time:
"Too late!"
At some point.
Four figures appeared nearby, with He Zhong holding a small banner, gently shaking it, causing smoke to rise and obscure everything on the field.
"Fellow Daoist Xiao, Brother Ge, Daoist Yun."
He Zhong’s face was calm, as he slightly bowed to the three, activating the array to envelop Bo Tiantong and the other two.
"Master!"
At this moment.
Chu Qingqin wobbly flew over on her flying sword.
"Hmph!"
He Zhong turned his head, his face sinking:
"Unruly disciple, conniving with outsiders to frame Brother Fang. If it weren’t for my timely awareness, wouldn’t Brother Fang’s life have been endangered?"
"Such a crime!"
"No!"
Chu Qingqin’s face changed drastically, hurriedly saying:
"It’s not..."
"Puff!"
Before she could finish, a streak of light shot across the void, and a blood mark suddenly appeared on her smooth forehead.
Her vital energy dissipated, and her body fell from the sky, her eyes filled with unwillingness.
Why?
Clearly, it was you, Master, who instructed me to do this?
You told me to get close to Fang Zheng, giving the impression of an alliance between us, enticing Bo Tiantong to lay an ambush.
Why?
To kill me!
"Brother He!"
Fang Zheng flew to the front, looked at the corpse on the ground, clasped his fists:
"Thank you!"
If it weren’t for him arriving in time today, he might not have been in fatal danger, but the outcome would definitely not have been good.
However...
Everything was too coincidental!
"It was necessary." He Zhong’s killing intent subsided on his face, and he laughed heartily:
"Speaking of which, Brother Fang encountered this ordeal because of me. If we weren’t in-laws, Bo Tiantong wouldn’t have targeted you."
"Alas!"
He sighed:
"Unfortunately, the one surnamed Cao always interprets others’ intentions with suspicion. Brother Fang has no intention of interfering in the Exclusion Sect’s affairs, and I would never force Brother Fang to take action."
"..." Fang Zheng pursed his lips:
"You’re right."
"Watch out." Xiao Haisheng suddenly shouted:
"They’re going all out!"
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