35: Chapter 35 Meeting on the River and Asking About Boats

However, after only a few dozen breaths,

Xu Changsheng no longer possessed his initial composure.

The green vines dispersed, and the sword rain faltered.

This was because these people were all in the Late Stage Qi Refining, and experts among them at that; working together, the first-rank Late Stage Green Vine Sword Rain Formation could not absolutely suppress them.

"I must keep these people here, otherwise Lu Yuanze's painted skin will be rendered useless from now on."

Just then,

a green shadow flew in from the distance.

Xu Changsheng's Face lit up with joy: "Ink Shadow, you've come at the perfect time."

"Quickly, help me set up the Black Wave Subduing Flood Dragon Green Vine Sword Rain Formation!"

He was too lazy to name this overlapping Formation of the Black Wave Subduing Flood Dragon Formation and the Green Vine Sword Rain Formation.

To piece together the overlapping Formation, he had deliberately replaced the original Green Vine Silk-Entwining Formation with the Green Vine Sword Rain Formation; the former could only form a double trapping Formation with the Black Wave Subduing Flood Dragon Formation, lacking killing power.

This overlapping Formation was the optimal solution he had obtained by fusing two Formation legacies.

"Set the Formation!"

Through his Divine Thought, Xu Changsheng ordered Ink Shadow to place the Formation Plates of the Black Wave Subduing Flood Dragon Formation in various locations.

*Boom!*

The Robber Cultivators inside the Formation struck together, finally blasting a hole through the iron wall forged of green vines.

Xie Wenyang stared at Xu Changsheng and snorted coldly, "Since the First Leader has abandoned the light for the darkness, then there's no reason I, Xie Wenyang, can't take this position!"

However,

the moment they caught sight of the bright moon outside the Formation,

after a shift in light and shadow,

a black curtain suddenly blocked their vision.

"It's the Black Wave Subduing Flood Dragon Formation!"

"Lu Yuanze turns out to be the person who set up the Formation in the market before."

Wulu said calmly.

Above them now, black flood dragons circled, entwined with green swords.

"No, according to the brothers in the market, this Formation's rank had dropped to only the Middle Stage of the first rank, but now..."

Liao Lüyun's scarred Face changed color: "Quasi-Second Tier!"

The hearts of the Robber Cultivators sank to rock bottom.

...

Another short thirty breaths passed.

Inside the Formation, two mangled corpses lay scattered about.

Xie Wenyang and Liao Lüyun simply could not withstand this Black Wave Subduing Flood Dragon Green Vine Sword Rain Formation, which almost reached the second rank; they were killed outright despite using all their strength.

Only one person remained, struggling to hold on.

"Wulu, I didn't expect you to be the last one standing; you actually have so many quasi-second tier talismans."

At this moment,

Wulu was surrounded by various defensive techniques—multicolored earth walls, water curtains, and lightning—barely managing to withstand the attacks of the Quasi-Second Tier black flood dragons and sword rain.

Yet despite the unfavorable situation, there was no trace of panic on Wulu's dark-wheat-colored Face.

Xu Changsheng's brow furrowed.

He slapped his Storage Pouch hard, gritted his teeth, and took out another five hundred Spirit Stones, scattering them throughout the Formation.

"I don't believe I can't take you down."

In an instant,

another complete Quasi-Second Tier black flood dragon condensed, its aura already surpassing the Qi Refining Great Perfection Realm.

Opening its fangs and sharp maw, it lunged at Wulu.

The latter's Face was as grim as water as he activated all the Talismans on his person in one breath, shouting, "My Lord, I can't hold on anymore!"

"I know you've arrived! For the sake of my service to you, please save my life!"

Hearing this,

Xu Changsheng showed a look of disdain: "Tch, just bluffing."

Liu Erniu and Lu Yuanze had both tried such tricks in his Formations, but unfortunately, they were useless, let alone today being in the middle of nowhere.

【Daily Intelligence (Black): Jiang Wenzhou's Scheme】

【The Lai Family's counterattack against the Xie Family and the Robber Cultivators trapping Xie Wantang were all orchestrated by Jiang Wenzhou. He plans to stage a 'hero saves the beauty' act and use Dual Cultivation to neutralize the poison, which would not only seal the deal but also make Xie Wantang willing to marry him rather than being forced into a Family alliance. Currently, he is to your west.】

"Huh?"

Xu Changsheng was slightly shaken; he hadn't expected that this grand scheme involving two major families and several Robber Cultivator organizations was actually caused by the person who started it all.

"System, why didn't you say so earlier?"

There was no time for much thought.

"To the west?"

Wasn't that right behind him?

"Not good!"

*Bang!*

The outer perimeter of the Formation took a heavy blow; the water curtain grew thin, and the sword rain in the air wavered.

"Someone is breaking the Formation!"

Without even thinking, it had to be Jiang Wenzhou's doing.

This was a trapping and killing Formation, with only thirty percent defensive power against external attacks.

"Rumor has it that Jiang Wenzhou Cultivates at lightning speed. Three years ago, he was already a Late Stage Qi Refining expert; by now, he must be close to the Foundation Establishment Bottleneck."

Xu Changsheng made a split-second decision.

"Run!"

He ordered Ink Shadow to collect the storage pouches of the two killed men from the shadows.

Then, Ink Shadow performed a 'Moon-Reflecting Turn' in mid-air to pick up Xu Changsheng.

The latter's hands moved in complex mudras, and within a few breaths, he retrieved all the Formation Plates and flags of the Black Wave Subduing Flood Dragon Formation.

"Let's go!"

In an instant,

the black mist, green vines, black flood dragons, and sword rain all vanished, and the clouds parted to reveal the bright moon.

Only a pure white flying carriage remained, speeding away through the air.

"Don't even think about it!"

A figure with twisted limbs and a hunched posture floated in mid-air, his loose Daoist robe flapping loudly in the night wind, his featureless round Face glaring in anger.

It was no wonder he was angry.

The scheme he had spent half a year meticulously crafting had been completely muddled by this minor Black Wolf Gang leader.

He pressed his palms together, retrieving the hundreds of Ban-Breaking Talismans around him.

At the same time,

a red Talisman floated above his head, emitting ripples of crimson light.

He chanted incessantly.

Within a few breaths, the Talisman transformed into a massive gold-red sword, illuminating the ground for dozens of yards like a blazing sun, its scorching flames igniting the dry grass on the surface from a distance.

Even from half a mile away, Xu Changsheng could feel the pressure emanating from the Flame Sword.

His brow was tightly knit.

"talisman treasure."

Jiang Wenzhou said no more; once prepared, he pushed his hand forward, launching the giant flaming sword.

It was so fast that within a few breaths, it crossed dozens of yards, the scorching heat rushing toward him as endless power aimed directly at Xu Changsheng.

The latter took a deep breath.

He slapped his Storage Pouch hard and threw out a Talisman.

It was precisely that Profound Heavy Bell talisman treasure.

He also began chanting.

In the next instant,

"Buzz—"

A giant bell descended from the sky, its silver-white body covered in runes and filled with a mysterious aura, standing between him and the fire sword.

Just in time,

the fire sword arrived as well.

*Clang!*

The sword and bell collided, sending sound waves far and wide, vibrating the surrounding air into visible ripples.

Although the Profound Heavy Bell continued to hum, it was quite effective at countering fire-attribute attacks, floating steadily in the air.

"A talisman treasure! You have one too?"

Jiang Wenzhou's triangular eyes twitched.

Xu Changsheng said nothing; having finally withstood this attack, he had to take this opportunity to retreat quickly.

He put away the Profound Heavy Bell Talisman; the burn mark on it was visibly shorter.

Jiang Wenzhou's talisman treasure was clearly at least one rank higher than the Profound Heavy Bell in his hand; this single strike had consumed twenty percent of its power.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, may we never meet again! You're so hideous, it's no wonder the Second Miss of the Xie Family looks down on you, haha!"

After throwing back a taunt, Xu Changsheng steered the Snow Shadow Flying Carriage toward the distance.

Within a few breaths, he vanished without a trace.

Jiang Wenzhou hated nothing more than people mocking his appearance and was beyond furious: "You can run, but you can't hide! Lu Yuanze, once I crush the Black Wolf Gang, I'll see if you're still a shrinking turtle!"

There was no response, only a thought: "Come if you want. The Black Wolf Gang has already collapsed; now only the hilltop remains."