134: I humbly request your assistance, fellow Daoist.

However, the most fatal threat was still the sixth-tier Yao King—the Purple Scaled Poison Lizard King!

The only one who could spare a hand to assist Li Chen was the guard captain, Ma Lei!

The two stood side by side, their expressions as grim as still water, staring intently at the approaching giant lizard.

Having learned a painful lesson from the daytime, both of them immediately took detoxification pills.

Although they couldn't completely immune themselves to the terrifying poisonous mist, it at least bought them valuable reaction time.

"Roar!"

The Purple Scaled Poison Lizard King had clearly lost its patience. With a roar, its massive body, carrying a foul wind and poisonous mist, charged forward ferociously!

Its thick tail swept like a siege hammer, and its gaping maw shot out deadly venom like arrows towards Li Chen!

Li Chen's eyes were as sharp as blades, his movement technique pushed to its limit, narrowly dodging the venom.

The long saber in his hand erupted with a brilliant green light, and a condensed saber Qi fiercely slashed towards the giant lizard's sweeping tail!

Ma Lei also roared, bringing out a heavy mountain-splitting axe, pouring his Middle Golden Core Stage vital energy into it without reservation.

The axe blade, with the force to split mountains and rocks, struck the giant lizard's relatively soft flank!

Clang! Poof!

Li Chen's saber Qi struck the armored giant tail.

It erupted with dazzling sparks, leaving only a white mark, and the Reflection force (recoil force) made his Qi and blood surge.

Ma Lei's mountain-splitting axe did hit the flank, but the blade only broke a few scales.

It penetrated merely an inch before getting stuck in the tough muscle, unable to inflict a fatal wound!

"Roar!"

The Purple Scaled Poison Lizard King, feeling pain, became even more ferocious.

Poisonous mist spewed out from the gaps between its scales like a living entity, instantly engulfing Li Chen and Ma Lei!

At the same time, the purple light from its spiral horn surged, and an even thicker column of venom shot directly at Ma Lei!

"Watch out!"

Li Chen shouted, swinging his saber to try and block, but the giant lizard seized the opportunity to swipe a claw, forcing him to draw his saber back to defend himself.

Ma Lei's face changed drastically. In a hurry, he pulled back his mountain-splitting axe to block the venom column!

Hiss—!

The venom column struck the axe head, and the terrifying corrosive power instantly dulled the axe's spiritual light.

It emitted a piercing "sizzle," and a strong numbing sensation rushed up Ma Lei's arm to his entire body!

He grunted, his body swaying backward, half of his body starting to go numb!

In just one exchange, the two found themselves in dire straits, completely at a disadvantage!

Li Chen, relying on his profound cultivation and exquisite saber techniques, could still maneuver, but being corroded by the poisonous mist, his movements were no longer as agile as before.

Ma Lei, on the other hand, was even more disheveled, almost only able to passively defend, completely unable to form an effective distraction.

Xin Yuelan watched the precarious situation, stomping her feet in anxiety.

She grabbed Yao Delong's arm, her voice filled with unprecedented panic:

"Big Brother! Quickly! Use your instant movement technique to take us away! Li Chen and the others can't hold on! If we don't leave now, it'll be too late!"

Yao Delong's gaze swept across the chaotic battlefield, looking at Li Chen and Ma Lei, who were struggling in the poisonous mist and in dire peril.

Then he looked at the caravan Cultivators fighting desperately and falling one after another, his brows slightly furrowed.

He could indeed leave. But... just then, Li Chen, who was struggling, suddenly parried a pounce from the giant lizard, his gaze like lightning.

It pierced through the chaotic battlefield and the pervasive poisonous mist, accurately locking onto the seemingly inconspicuous gray-robed figure in the center of the camp—Yao Delong!

"Fellow Daoist!"

Li Chen's voice, carrying a hint of urgency and undeniable authority, exploded in Yao Delong's ears like a clap of thunder.

"Please lend a hand! If we can overcome this crisis, I, Li Chen of Duke Ren's Estate, will certainly remember this kindness.

In the future, if Fellow Daoist has any requests, as long as they do not violate Dao righteousness, I, Li Chen, and Duke Ren's Estate, will do our utmost to assist!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the caravan who was fighting fiercely was stunned, and many subconsciously looked in the direction of Li Chen's gaze.

What they saw, however, was just a young Cultivator whose aura was only at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage and whose appearance was unremarkable.

And beside him, a maid wearing a fox demon mask, with an exceptional temperament but no cultivation fluctuations.

Ma Lei was even more astonished, dodging the giant lizard's claw attack in a disheveled manner while urgently saying:

"Fellow Daoist Li! That person is only at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation, what use would it be to ask him for help?"

He had been in close contact with Yao Delong and had personally "confirmed" his cultivation.

Yao Delong's heart also stirred, slightly surprised:

"My method of concealing my aura, unless a Nascent Soul old monster personally comes, Golden Core Cultivators would definitely not be able to see through it.

This Li Chen... that's it! It must be that fleeting aura when I broke through to the Middle Golden Core Stage the night before that he captured! What keen perception!"

Li Chen saw that Yao Delong still made no move, and his anxiety intensified.

Although he was confident he could retreat safely, if he left,

all the Cultivators, guards, and Mortals in this camp would surely become blood food for the Yao Beasts! This was absolutely not what he wanted!

He took a deep breath and spoke loudly again, his voice carrying the weight of a promise unique to a noble family's direct descendant:

"Fellow Daoist! I, Li Chen, promise as the heir of Duke Ren's Estate!

The Duke's Estate will repay the kindness of your assistance today with a heavy gift!

In the future, if Fellow Daoist encounters any difficulties within the Hegemonic Summer Dynasty, you may hold this token and enter the Duke's Estate directly to find me!"

As he spoke, he actually distracted himself during the fierce battle, flicking his finger.

A cyan jade token, engraved with the Duke's galloping family crest, transformed into a streak of light and shot towards Yao Delong!

"Duke Ren's Estate's favor..."

Yao Delong reached out and caught the warm jade token. It felt slightly heavy in his hand.

It contained a unique Bloodline imprint and an aura of authority, definitely not fake. A glint flashed in his eyes.

This weight was far greater than mere Spirit Stone rewards!

In the Hegemonic Summer Dynasty, Duke Ren's Estate was a top-tier noble clan, second only to the imperial family. The favor of its heir was immeasurable!

"Very well."

Yao Delong's lips curved into a barely perceptible arc. He put away the jade token.

"Since the heir is so generous, This Yao, shall stretch his muscles."

The Purple Scaled Poison Lizard King naturally heard Li Chen's shouts and promises. Its cold vertical pupils swept over Yao Delong.

Feeling the "weak" Foundation Establishment aura on him, a human-like sneer and mockery flashed in its eyes.

A mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator dares to come and die?

It didn't even bother to pay attention, its huge head turning back to the struggling Li Chen.

Purple light surged deep in its throat, and a deadly venomous breath began to brew again!

Yao Delong naturally felt the undisguised contempt in the Purple Scaled Poison Lizard King's cold vertical pupils clearly.

A cold arc curved at the corner of his mouth. Since he had decided to act, he would do so with thunderous force, catching it off guard!

He turned his head and whispered to Xin Yuelan beside him:

"Stay put! If you run around and get stomped to death by a Yao Beast, I won't help you collect your corpse!"

His tone still carried his usual playful sarcasm.

"You!"

Xin Yuelan's pretty face under the mask flushed red with anger, yet she was helpless, only able to stomp her foot in frustration.

Before his words had even faded, Yao Delong's golden crow setting sun Sword was already unsheathed!

The sword body was ancient, yet a faint, scorching intent flowed within it. His figure remained still, but the next instant—

Buzz!

Space rippled like water!

Yao Delong's figure vanished into thin air like a ghost, reappearing moments later.

He was hovering above the Purple Scaled Poison Lizard King's massive head, less than three feet from its hideous left eye!

"Pfft—!"

The golden crow setting sun Sword transformed into a dark golden streak of light, moving faster than the limit of visual perception.

It precisely and unimpededly pierced through the Purple Scaled Poison Lizard King's left eye, which was covered by a tough eyelid!

"Roar-aow—!!!"

An agonizing shriek instantly tore through the night sky! The Purple Scaled Poison Lizard King's massive body stiffened abruptly.

Then it wildly thrashed its head, the intense pain making it completely lose its rationality!

Its enormous, hard-scaled claws, with a shriek that ripped through the air,

instinctively swatted at the tiny figure before it that had brought such excruciating pain!