CHAPTER 169: CHAPTER 168: NEVER FAILS

The flying sword struck Shen Wang like lightning once more, this time hitting a golden shield, causing it to shake violently.

Shen Wang’s expression was indifferent; he didn’t use other means to defend the attack, purely because he had many talismans and chose to use this Vajra Talisman to save Spiritual Essence.

Moreover, talismans didn’t affect his use of other means. A flash of white light from his sleeve, and his flying sword appeared in front of the young man.

The latter’s expression changed slightly, having no choice but to unleash a talisman that formed a circle of green light upon activation, with tree rings on it, a Wood Attribute Defense Talisman.

The shield twisted endlessly under the White Crane Sword, looking as if it wouldn’t last long before shattering.

The young man sneered, using his other hand to form a seal and point to the sky, still having the strength to cast a spell.

A dark cloud appeared above Shen Wang’s head, white light flickering, with thunder moving within.

"Taste the Celestial Thunder Technique!"

The young man spoke arrogantly, and as soon as the words left his mouth, a blinding thunderbolt fell, but it struck empty air.

Shen Wang disappeared from his original spot, the thunderbolt creating a dirt pit on the ground.

The young man was startled and noticed from the corner of his eye a shadow appearing in front of him, an astonishing Evil Qi rushing towards him.

It was as if a fierce tiger pounced on him, affecting him mentally, and there was a cracking sound by his ear, then he felt like a giant beast had crashed into him, sending him flying like clouds and mist.

In reality, after Shen Wang launched the White Crane Sword in a long-range attack, he initiated a close-range assault.

He took out the Black Death Blade and slashed at close range, easily breaking through the already weakened Defense Talisman shield.

But as he was about to cut him in half, as soon as he broke the clothes, a ring of lightning appeared on the latter’s body, blocking his all-out strike.

Shen Wang caught sight of the shattered Jade Pendant on the latter’s neck, instantly understanding it as a life-saving measure, and threw a Fireball Talisman to launch another attack.

The young man, having been slashed and sent flying, cursed upon realizing, "Seeking death, daring to break my Protective Magical Artifact!"

Before he could steady himself, several fireballs came flying at him, bringing with them scorching heat waves.

At this moment, he could only fumble, using a Defensive Magic on himself, a silver-colored shield appearing around him.

Bang bang bang!

The fireballs exploded, nearly shattering the shield, and the scorching flames burned the surrounding grass and trees, obscuring vision.

Enraged, just as he was about to counterattack, a sky-high evil aura surged towards him.

Puff!

Scarlet blood sprayed in all directions, and a head and shoulders adorned with blood were cut down by Shen Wang.

A Thunder Sword Light appeared behind Shen Wang, who blocked it with the White Crane Sword with a clang.

The beheaded head, full of resentment and unwillingness, fell to the ground, and the lower body followed to the ground.

Shen Wang grasped the sleek, mirror-like Black Death Blade, not stained with a drop of blood.

"Beyond ten feet, a flying sword holds the advantage; within ten feet, it’s my melee paradise. I have flying swords and a multitude of talismans; what will you fight me with?"

Shen Wang sneered, picking up the young man’s storage bag and turning to look at the silver flying sword that had lost its master’s control, now dumbly hovering like a goose.

A sealing talisman flew out, adhering to it.

The sword immediately lost its luster, falling into Shen Wang’s hand, and was stored away.

He formed a seal and threw one falling swiftly onto the corpse, vanishing in a flash.

Shen Wang did not leave, finding a safe place to inspect the loot while observing the situation.

Atop the mountain, Shen Wang landed behind a rock, flipped his hand, revealing an Ancient Scroll and some plum-like blue-white small fruits.

"Celestial Thunder Technique... Could these fruits be Wind-Thunder Fruits?"

Shen Wang’s gaze moved from the scroll’s title to the fruits, which carried a special power, stirring nearby air currents and slightly numbing the fingers upon touch.

This was Wind and Thunder Power.

He checked, finding more than ten fruits, all stored in a Jade Box by this person, seemingly treasured.

"It probably is."

Shen Wang took out several elixir bottles, opened them to check, and did not find Little Blood Melting, but two types of Elixirs contained special Wind and Thunder Power.

"Whether they’re useful or not, being able to kill someone related to Profound Thunder Zhenren this time, I’m not at a loss."

Shen Wang smiled proudly, pleased if this person was indeed Profound Thunder Zhenren’s grandson.

"His companions might also be affiliated; let’s go finish them!"

Holding the blade, Shen Wang looked towards the valley where Zheng Yunshu was retreating.

His array skills were high, but his strength was relatively average, and his face was pale at the moment.

If not for the Colored Light Ball in his hand releasing an Array Barrier to block the attack, he might have been captured already.

The attackers were one man and one woman; the man was sturdy and tall, wielding a long Yanyue Blade slashing wildly at the array.

While the woman was surrounded by a gentle breeze, lightly forming seals with her hands. Waves of blue Wind Blades, like crescent-shaped blades, whirled rapidly onto the array.

"Yun Shu, your Five-Colored Pearl can’t withstand our attacks, especially since you’ve been hit by Spirit-Binding Silk. The more you use your Spiritual Essence, the more painful it becomes, blocking your meridians. Why make things difficult for yourself?"

The robust man shouted, "Why not obediently follow me and become Xie Xianlong’s Dao Companion? How could I treat you poorly?"

"Despicable, you disregard our sect relationship, conspiring with Yun Haifeng to harm me. Yun Haifeng, I even considered you a friend, and you too betray me."

Zheng Yunshu replied painfully, unsure whether it was physically or emotionally painful.

"Sister Yun Shu, I’m doing it for your good, fulfilling your union with Brother Xianlong. How could you blame me?"

The woman laughed lightly, her face full of sharpness.

Hearing the conversation, Shen Wang was surprised.

This sturdy guy turned out to be the Xie Xianlong that Li Yuanliu mentioned from the Body Refining Pavilion, and this woman is also from the Yun Family. Why did they conspire to deceive Zheng Yunshu?

"Haifeng, your man is not reliable, why hasn’t he come back yet, taking so long to deal with a stray dog."

At this moment, Xie Xianlong mocked Yun Haifeng with sarcasm and a special meaning glancing at her.

"Stop being sarcastic. Perhaps there’s an accident; I’ll go take a look."

Yun Haifeng, realizing there was no movement from her husband’s side, turned and drifted with the wind, flying towards Shen Wang’s direction.

Shen Wang, who had been ready to strike, noticed this and his mouth curled upwards.

This woman was quite accommodating with opportunities.

He threw out a talisman and hid into the forest.

Yun Haifeng, a Wind Cultivator, was extremely fast, arriving nearby in the blink of an eye.

Her Spiritual Sense swept across, discovering a pile of ashes in the distance and blood nearby, frowning, "Where’s the person?"

Having received no response, she became vigilant.

Suddenly, a figure shot out.

With cold eyes, she raised her hand to slash, sending a blue arc-like Wind Blade slicing through.

Just as the figure was cut in half, amidst the whistling sound, a Fire Snake rushed out from another side, aiming to bite at her.

This ambush forced her to dodge, but a blade light had already blocked her retreat. At the same time, there was a clang as the flying sword Shen Wang controlled with full concentration arrived first.

The shield shattered with a crack under the flying sword, the Fire Snake biting down on Yun Haifeng, forcing her Protective Magical Artifact out.

Clang!

More terrifying blade light arrived, splitting the astonished woman directly in half.

"The combination of talismans, flying swords, and close combat is truly foolproof."

Shen Wang stepped on the latter’s head with a sneer. This time, already destined to be exposed, he left no hand, using the Fire Snake Talisman aggressively to kill the Foundation Establishment Level female cultivator.