50: Chapter 50 Lu Yuanze's Identity Exposed

She thought Xu Changsheng was still afraid.

Xie Wantang revealed her trump card: "Fellow Daoist, if you still have concerns, why not take a look at the methods I have prepared?"

Having said that.

She lightly tapped her Storage Pouch.

Several banners of crimson light silk circled incessantly in the air, swirling slowly like a river of lava, pushing back waves of heat.

With Xu Changsheng's attainment in Formations, he quickly recognized them.

"Crimson Flame Cycle Formation? To think the Second Miss actually possesses such a fire-element quasi-tier-two grand Formation!"

Upon hearing the praise.

Xie Wantang's smile unusually faded; instead, she stared fixedly at Xu Changsheng, her burning gaze tinged with a hint of melancholy.

"Why are you staring at me again?"

Xu Changsheng asked, puzzled.

Xie Wantang looked at him earnestly and said, "When Fellow Daoist used the Flow Binding Formation earlier, I was still a bit uncertain."

"But this time, there is no mistake."

"What are you talking about?"

Xu Changsheng was bewildered.

Xie Wantang's face flushed, and a hint of bashfulness colored her originally calm tone:

"Possessing the refining method for the Spirit Condensing Talisman and such profound skill in Formations... in this world, besides you, Great Gang Leader Lu, there should be no one else."

Hearing these words.

Xu Changsheng immediately understood the meaning behind Xie Wantang's words.

Several thoughts in his mind instantly merged into one.

How could he have forgotten about the matter of Formations? As expected, his vigilance truly dropped when facing Xie Wantang.

He quickly made a decision in his heart: he wouldn't admit it even if it killed him!

"Talismans and Formations share common ground; it's only normal for me to have some understanding. I wonder what the Second Miss's intention is by repeatedly labeling me a Robber Cultivator?"

Whether it was the Spirit Condensing Talisman or his insights into Formations, Xie Wantang was only guessing; it didn't count as evidence at all.

"Words alone are no proof. The Second Miss must produce evidence."

Hearing this, Xie Wantang's flushed cheeks dimmed.

She felt melancholy: 'It's already so clear, yet he still refuses to admit it?'

A smile returned to her mutton-fat jade-like face: "Since Fellow Daoist has no connection to Lu Yuanze, then please forgive my abruptness. Brother Xu, please look at this."

The form of address had quietly changed.

As soon as she finished speaking.

A fiery-red Talisman rose slowly like a blazing sun.

"This is... a talisman treasure!"

Xu Changsheng recognized this talisman treasure; it was the one Jiang Wenzhou had used against him that day.

As expected.

Xie Wantang explained that very little power remained in this Heaven Burning Sword talisman treasure. Jiang Wenzhou had given it to her as a token of love, and it could be used to deal with this Ink Flood Dragon.

Afterwards.

The woman continued by taking out some Medicinal Pills and three mechanical Puppets whose auras reached the Late Stage Qi Refining.

Xu Changsheng nodded.

He had to admit that with the methods she displayed, she would have a fair chance even against a peak Tier 2 early-stage Yao Beast. Using them against this weakened Ink Flood Dragon should be more than enough.

Then only one problem remained.

He nodded in agreement: "I can enter, but I need the Second Miss to grant me one request."

"Feel free to speak."

"I wonder if the Second Miss has heard that the Ink Flood Dragon possesses a pair of Lust Sacs."

"Oh, I have truly never heard of such a thing. Please enlighten me, Brother Xu."

"Uh."

Xu Changsheng's expression became a bit unnatural: "It's a pink orb, a major trump card the Ink Flood Dragon uses for a final counterattack. If the Second Miss successfully kills it, please do not squeeze it."

He vaguely remembered that Nangong Wan had only managed to 'ascend' because her curiosity led her to crush the Ink Flood Dragon's Demon Pill.

He had to learn from that lesson.

"Alright... everything shall be as Brother Xu says."

Although Xie Wantang was puzzled, she still agreed.

Xu Changsheng nodded and cupped his hands in a salute: "In that case, what does the Second Miss need me to do?"

"It's nothing major. After the Heaven Burning Sword talisman treasure is activated, it will cause some backlash to the user. For a very short time, I will be unable to maintain the grand Formation."

"I need Brother Xu to assist from the side, using the power of the Formation to suppress the Ink Flood Dragon if it tries to break out."

"I can do that."

Xie Wantang looked delighted and walked to the bronze door.

She took out a bronze key.

Clearly, it was another Ancient Wood Secret Realm key.

She inserted it into the slot on the bronze door. A burst of light bloomed, turning into countless specks of starlight.

"Boom!"

The bronze door slowly opened.

Xie Wantang walked in without hesitation.

Seeing this.

Xu Changsheng took a deep breath and followed her inside.

As the two entered, the door rumbled and slowly closed.

"This?"

"It's no matter. Later, we can exit the Restriction through a tunnel."

Feeling relieved, Xu Changsheng observed the surroundings.

Behind the bronze door.

It wasn't dark and damp as he had imagined; instead, it was exceptionally bright.

The ground beneath their feet and the surrounding walls were all cast from the same bronze material as the door.

Countless night-luminescent pearls hung overhead, flickering with a faint light.

At the end of the hall, a continuous, ear-piercing sound of metal scraping against metal could be heard.

Looking toward the sound,

a massive creature was coiled in the corner, twisting its body frantically. Many of its jet-black scales had fallen off, vaguely exposing its pink Physical Body.

"So this is the Ink Flood Dragon."

Feeling an aura that surpassed the Qi Refining Great Perfection, his expression became cold as frost.

"I need to set up the Formation. Brother Xu, please keep a close eye on the Ink Flood Dragon and don't let it be alerted."

...

Half a quarter-hour later.

"Formation, rise!"

Xie Wantang slapped the last fire-element Spirit Stone into the formation pivot. The scorching fire-element Spiritual Qi in the air began to gather frantically, forming a visible pale-red vortex.

Then, the Crimson Flame Cycle Formation surged with power.

Eight pillars of blazing fire shot into the sky from key Formation positions, bent by an invisible force mid-air.

Finally, they connected end-to-end, forming a massive, slowly rotating ring of fire that gradually increased in speed.

In the center of the Formation, the Ink Flood Dragon sensed the changes around it.

Sensing an ominous aura from the ring of fire, it immediately flew into a rage and began to ram against the Formation with its massive body.

Sizzle.

The quasi-tier-two Formation truly lived up to its reputation, scorching the Ink Flood Dragon's scales and skin, emitting a rich aroma of roasted meat.

But the Ink Flood Dragon did not retreat in the slightest. With a fierce whip of its tail, it tore a gap in the ring of fire.

"Brother Xu, assist me!"

Seeing that even the quasi-tier-two Formation could do nothing to this Ink Flood Dragon,

Xie Wantang took out the Heaven Burning Sword talisman treasure.

Her red lips moved incessantly as she chanted. That blazing gold-and-red giant sword that made Xu Changsheng's heart palpitate appeared once more, slashing down heavily toward the seven-inch mark of the serpent's body.

Clang!

A sound like a blade striking a sword rang out.

Then, the Ink Flood Dragon let out a roar, its movements becoming even more violent as its mountain-like body crushed the ring of fire.

"Get back!"

Xu Changsheng's hands glowed with various colors as he threw out piles of High Grade Talismans to drive it back. Simultaneously, he tossed out Formation Plates and Formation Flags one after another outside the Crimson Flame Cycle Formation.

"Brother Xu, what are you doing?"

"I am setting up a Flow Binding Formation. If any accidents occur, it can delay the Ink Flood Dragon's movements."

The Flow Binding Formation and the Black Wave Subduing Flood Dragon Formation were similar in color. In this critical moment, Xie Wantang was unable to distinguish them.

"Brother Xu, you are most thoughtful."

...

A quarter-hour later.

As the Heaven Burning Sword talisman treasure burned out, the ring of fire in the air vanished, and the three mechanical Puppets were reduced to scrap metal.

The Ink Flood Dragon had sacrificed the latter half of its body to achieve this. By now, its jet-black scales were charred, and its entire aura had dropped to the Qi Refining Great Perfection.

"Vile beast, give me your life!"

Xie Wantang lightly tapped her Storage Pouch and took out a glazed High Grade water-element treasure sword, hacking straight toward the Ink Flood Dragon.

"Watch out!"

The Ink Flood Dragon's vertical pupils glinted with a human-like cunning, and its aura began to skyrocket.

"It's faking it!"