Chapter 39: Bandit Suppression Ended?
“The surprise is naturally Spirit Transformation stage cultivators eliminating evil for the people, killing the black-robed man, and restoring peace to Tianxuan City!”
Gongsun Xiong laughed loudly, his voice like thunder, resounding through the entire sky.
“Not only attacking the patriarch of the Bai family, but also secretly suppressing the Bai family, and even pretending to be a member of the Gongsun family to confiscate their property and take all the treasures for yourself. You, a demon cultivator, what crime should you be guilty of?!” Gongsun Xiong continued to question.
The black-robed man didn’t get angry, but sneered, “The matter of seizing wealth was done by your Gongsun family, right? Now you plan to put all the dirty water on me?”
“The Gongsun family has never seized wealth, nor has the intention to seize wealth. Everything was done by the black-robed man.”
Gongsun Xiong had his hands behind his back, looking down at the black-robed man on the ground from on high, his tone indifferent.
Beside him, a guest elder of the Gongsun family also looked down at the black-robed man on the ground with an indifferent expression.
Next to Gongsun Xiong, another elder who looked a bit old stood in mid-air and slowly said, “Since this old man has been hired by the Morning Glory Chamber of Commerce, there’s no reason to muddy the waters at this time. At least I should still make some effort…”
In the cocoon, Ye Yu, who had barely regained consciousness, seemed to understand everything. He roared angrily in the black cocoon,
“Mu Zhi’an, you tricked me?!”
At this moment, Ye Yu finally came to his senses. He had a feeling of extreme humiliation.
From beginning to end, Mu Zhi’an never treated him as an opponent. The previous fight with him was just an insignificant appetizer before the main course.
From the beginning, Mu Zhi’an never took him seriously.
Mu Zhi’an didn’t even care about winning or losing.
He was a true profit-first person. From beginning to end, Mu Zhi’an’s only goal was the black-robed man.
Boom!
The next moment, three figures in mid-air turned into afterimages and fell down at the same time. In the distance, Wei Mengrou also turned into an afterimage and killed towards the black-robed man.
As the Spirit Transformation stage cultivators made their moves together, Gongsun Xiong raised his hand, and an invisible heat wave swept towards the black-robed man, enveloping him.
The black-robed man’s dodging movements were obviously delayed for a moment, as if every movement was twice as slow as a normal person’s.
But the black-robed man was obviously the type who knew how to fight in a group. He abruptly raised his head to look at Gongsun Xiong and flashed to kill towards Gongsun Xiong in mid-air.
He stretched out his right hand, and a black chain shot out from his sleeve, wrapping around Gongsun Xiong.
That chain was absorbing the spiritual energy from Gongsun Xiong’s cauldron!
Gongsun Xiong struggled hard and roared, “If you don’t take action, everyone might die together here later!”
Elder Tian from the Morning Glory Chamber of Commerce no longer hesitated and took this opportunity to make a move. Although he was almost fifty years old, when that punch solidly hit the black-robed man’s head, it made the black-robed man’s head buzz, and his whole body uncontrollably flew backwards, smashing a huge pit in the ground.
The chain binding Gongsun Xiong loosened.
Gongsun Xiong lowered his head and stared at the man in the pit, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes. He raised his hand and sent out a heat wave.
The ground was smashed with a huge mark, and the black-robed man’s body was fiercely pressed into the ground by the distorted heat wave. He subconsciously loosened his grip, and the jade bottle sealing the Heavenly Dao Aura flew out and fell into a nearby thicket.
Wei Mengrou made a seal and pointed at the black-robed man. The sound of the sword leaving the sheath was crisp and pleasant, and the sword tip stabbed towards the black-robed man’s chest, delivering a fatal blow.
But at this moment, the other accomplice who was fighting fiercely with Elder Ren in the distance suddenly punched the sword blade from a distance. A terrifying shockwave accompanied by oppressive might came, and just as the sword tip was about to pierce the black-robed man, it was deflected under the influence of the shockwave and stuck into the ground while spinning.
Gongsun Xiong panted heavily, took a pill, and while waiting for his spiritual energy to recover, his eyes were fixed on the black-robed man.
The chain the black-robed man had just released was actually able to absorb other people’s spiritual energy, which was indeed a bit strange.
Also… obviously he hadn’t been drained of much spiritual energy just now, so why was his body so exhausted now?
Could it be that these past few days with Bai Yuanfeng…
In the pit, the black-robed man struggled to stand up from the ruins.
It should be said that he was indeed a thick-skinned and tough demon cultivator. Even when besieged by four Spirit Transformation stage cultivators, he was still full of energy at this moment.
He patted the dust off his body, glanced at Mu Zhi’an beside him, grinned, and sneered, “You really gave me a huge surprise, Young Master Mu.”
Although he was in a passive position, his face remained unchanged, and his eyes were even filled with confidence.
This made the few people present feel that something was wrong. Mu Zhi’an frowned slightly and stared at the black-robed man.
“You probably don’t know, right? The Heavenly Dao Aura can not only accelerate one’s own cultivation speed, but if it is temporarily refined, it can even make the realm skyrocket by one level in a short period of time!”
“Also, only people with great destiny can gain the recognition of the Heavenly Dao Aura… and I am such a person with great destiny!”
The black-robed man stretched out his palm and shouted, “Rise!”
The jade bottle in the distance quietly flew up.
The jade bottle was exquisitely crafted, with complex patterns and formations engraved on the surface.
Obviously, this was a jade bottle that the black-robed man had prepared long ago, with the purpose of sealing the Heavenly Dao Aura.
And now, the seal on that jade bottle was unlocked.
Inside the jade bottle, a milky white orb quietly floated between heaven and earth.
Mu Zhi’an’s gaze slightly froze, and he said in a deep voice, “Don’t let him swallow the Heavenly Dao Aura!”
Boom!
Relying on the old man in his body, Ye Yu finally broke free from the black cocoon. His gaze was immediately attracted by the Heavenly Dao Aura at the first moment, and a hint of urgency flashed in his eyes. He stretched out his right hand and said, “Quickly return to my side!”
However, the Heavenly Dao Aura just floated in mid-air and remained completely still.
The black-robed man sneered, “I said long ago that the Heavenly Dao Aura will only choose people with great destiny. You just happened to get the Heavenly Dao Aura by luck, but it doesn’t mean your destiny is really stronger than others.”
Ye Yu seemed unable to believe this fact, and a hint of shock and anger flashed in his eyes. Under the possession of the old man in his body, his realm actually reached the Spirit Transformation stage!
He stepped forward and grabbed towards the Heavenly Dao Aura in mid-air.
The black-robed man snorted coldly, and a black chain shot out from his sleeve, intercepting Ye Yu in mid-air.
The Heavenly Dao Aura… this is a good thing… Gongsun Xiong’s eyes flashed, and his gaze carried an undisguised greed. He grabbed towards that Heavenly Dao Aura.
Elder Tian flashed to block in front of Gongsun Xiong and smiled, “Brother Gongsun, although the Heavenly Dao Aura is good, it requires a person with great destiny to obtain it. Don’t be so impatient.”
Gongsun Xiong stared at this old man and said coldly, “Step aside.”
Elder Tian didn’t make any movement and still smiled, saying, “First eliminate the enemy. The owner of the Heavenly Dao Aura can be decided later.”
“Infighting now is exactly what he wants to see.”
Gongsun Xiong pondered for a moment and nodded, “Alright!”
He naturally knew that the key now was to stop the black-robed man from devouring the Heavenly Dao Aura. No one knew how strong the other party would become after devouring the Heavenly Dao Aura.
The three experts attacked together, all rushing towards the black-robed man.
The black-robed man had no choice but to shift his attention from the Heavenly Dao Aura, because in addition to the three Spirit Transformation stage cultivators in front of him, there was also Wei Mengrou on the ground, waiting to deliver a fatal blow to him at any time.
However, at this moment, Ye Yu stomped his foot on the ground, and his whole body shot towards the Heavenly Dao Aura in mid-air like a cannonball.
The three people fighting with the black-robed man were all distracted for a moment.
“That fool!” Gongsun Xiong silently cursed in his heart, withdrew from the battle, and blocked in front of Ye Yu.
Everyone was trying their best to eliminate the black-robed man, but Ye Yu played a little trick, trying to take the Heavenly Dao Aura away at this opportunity. Did he take them for fools?
“Ye Yu, quickly retreat!” Gongsun Xiong said in a deep voice.
Ye Yu stared at Gongsun Xiong, his eyes calm and unwavering, and said, “This was originally my thing. Please step aside, senior.”
Gongsun Xiong sneered, “If it’s your thing, why doesn’t it acknowledge you as its master now?”
Ye Yu paused slightly, and his face instantly turned a few degrees colder. He said, “That demon cultivator must have done something. The Heavenly Dao Aura recognized me as its master long ago.”
The black-robed man’s cold laughter came from a distance, “Hahaha, what nonsense are you talking about? No one can make the Heavenly Dao Aura acknowledge a master. It will only choose the person with the greatest destiny. Now it just doesn’t think you are the best candidate, so it didn’t go back to you!”
He hoped these people would start infighting, so he could have a chance to take advantage of the chaos.
Obviously, the temptation of the Heavenly Dao Aura was too great. These cultivators were all holding back now because they all hoped to reserve their strength to compete for the Heavenly Dao Aura later.
Ye Yu said in a deep voice, “Since senior is unwilling to step aside, then junior can only offend you!”
After saying that, Ye Yu’s temperament quietly changed.
Gongsun Xiong’s eyes slightly froze.
It seemed that there was another soul in Ye Yu’s body… and now, it was that soul controlling his body.
“Who are you?!” Gongsun Xiong asked loudly.
But Ye Yu didn’t speak and instead rushed towards the Heavenly Dao Aura.
Gongsun Xiong blocked in front of Ye Yu, and the flying sword under his feet slashed towards Ye Yu.
Ye Yu slightly raised his hand to block the flying sword and slowly said,
“Now a mere Spirit Transformation stage cultivator dares to make a move against this old man. The younger generation is really admirable.”
His voice was extremely old. Although his face was delicate, his turbid eyes revealed a vicissitudes of life that had seen through the world, making people shudder.
Gongsun Xiong sneered, “No matter how glorious senior was in the past, now you are just a remnant soul.”
“You can possess the Spirit Transformation stage by relying on Ye Yu’s body, but how long can you last?”
Ye Yu glanced at Gongsun Xiong and said indifferently, “Try and you’ll know.”
The black-robed man’s chain targeted Ye Yu’s soul, so the old man in Ye Yu’s body couldn’t do much. But when facing other cultivators, he could still compete with them.
Ye Yu raised his right hand, and scorching flames quietly rose in his palm.
Gongsun Xiong’s eyes slightly froze as he looked at the flames in Ye Yu’s palm. He didn’t dare to underestimate him. He concealed his qi and adjusted himself to the best state.
Swoosh!
At this moment, Ye Yu suddenly moved, and the flames in his palm blasted towards Gongsun Xiong.
A violent collision erupted in mid-air, and the sound of an explosion went off near their ears.
Mu Zhi’an looked at the chaotic scene and frowned for the first time.
If it weren’t for Ye Yu, the black-robed man should have been eliminated by now…
With four Spirit Transformation stage cultivators attacking together, even a demon cultivator would die an unjust death.
But because of Ye Yu’s interference and the temptation of the Heavenly Dao Aura, the situation was now a bit subtle.
However, all this had not gone beyond his control.
Mu Zhi’an slightly raised his head to look at the Heavenly Dao Aura floating in mid-air, and then looked towards the distant horizon.
He was waiting for someone.
If nothing unexpected happened, that person should be arriving soon.
At this moment, Bai Ruoxi gently pulled Mu Zhi’an’s sleeve. She hesitated for a moment and transmitted her voice, “Young Master Mu, the Heavenly Dao Aura seems to be responding to me.”
Mu Zhi’an was stunned for a moment and subconsciously turned his head to look at the girl, staring at her lively beautiful eyes.
“Really?”
Bai Ruoxi nodded lightly. To prove her words, she slightly raised her fingertip, and at this moment, the Heavenly Dao Aura in mid-air immediately slowly moved towards the direction of Bai Ruoxi’s fingertip.
Mu Zhi’an was silent for a moment, silently staring at Bai Ruoxi’s beautiful and peerless face.
Could it be that she was the person with great destiny…
But if that was the case, why did the Heavenly Dao Aura go to Ye Yu before and not Bai Ruoxi?
When Mu Zhi’an thought of this, his gaze subconsciously fell on Bai Ruoxi’s lofty chest.
On that snow-white spot, a bronze pendant was quietly placed on her chest.
Could it be that because a new bronze piece was incorporated, her own destiny also changed?
When Mu Zhi’an thought of this, he looked at the black-robed man in mid-air who was being besieged by three people and retreating step by step, and then looked at the other demon cultivator who was also being defeated by the joint attack of Wei Mengrou and Elder Ren not far away.
He immediately made a decision and said in a low voice, “About how far can you attract the Heavenly Dao Aura?”
Bai Ruoxi closed her eyes slightly and sensed for a while, then slowly opened her eyes and said softly, “Within fifty miles, it should be no problem.”
“Enough.”
Mu Zhi’an nodded, took Bai Ruoxi’s hand, and said in a low voice, “Come with me.”
After saying that, he pulled Bai Ruoxi and rushed into the depths of Dragon Head Forest.
And when the two quietly entered the forest, that Heavenly Dao Aura in mid-air sometimes appeared and sometimes disappeared, as if it was ready to “run away” at any time.
The black-robed man was the first to notice this scene. He looked at the Heavenly Dao Aura with suspicion and was about to take action to stop it.
But the three Spirit Transformation stage cultivators attacked together, and the black-robed man had no choice but to restrain his thoughts and struggle to resist the joint attack of the three.
After nearly the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the other demon cultivator suddenly let out a howl. The black-robed man abruptly turned his head to look, only to find that the demon cultivator’s heart had been pierced by Wei Mengrou’s sword.
Wei Mengrou was panting heavily, but her clear eyes still showed no emotion. She pulled out the sword and swung the blood on the blade onto the ground.
“How do you still have the mind to pay attention to other places?!”
At this time, Elder Tian, the guest elder of the Morning Glory Chamber of Commerce, also seized the opportunity and punched out, smashing the black-robed man from the sky into the ground.
A mouthful of fresh blood spewed out from the black-robed man’s mouth. His cold eyes stared at the people in front of him, as if he wanted to remember them all.
In the end, the black-robed man also turned into black mist and completely disappeared between heaven and earth.
It was just that none of them noticed that in the rolling black mist, a black poisonous snake was coldly staring at them. It flicked its tongue and quietly crawled into a crack in the ground.
The “bandit suppression” operation ended, and the two black-robed men both ended in defeat.
It should be said that the demon cultivators were indeed quite terrifying in battle power. Even with several people joining hands, they still suffered some minor injuries and consumed a lot of spiritual energy.
At this time, the Gongsun family’s guest elder suddenly noticed something wrong. He suspiciously scanned the air and suddenly exclaimed in shock, “The Heavenly Dao Aura is gone!”
Ye Yu and Gongsun Xiong, who were fighting in mid-air, both stopped and subconsciously turned their heads to look not far beside them.
Then, a look of astonishment appeared on their faces.
Only then did they realize that the Heavenly Dao Aura, which had been floating in mid-air just now, had already disappeared into this forest.
