16: great victory

Although this one wasn't as large as the previous one, it also exuded the Aura of a Peak Late Stage Second-tier Yao Beast.

Being approached by such a powerful Yao Beast was a devastating disaster for the Cultivators at Qi Condensation sixth and seventh layers.

Everyone only had time to release their High Grade second-tier defensive Spirit Talismans for self-preservation.

However, a close-range iron rod strike was at least several times more powerful than one thrown from a distance. With a booming sound, the Spirit Shield shattered.

The iron rod, carrying terrifying might, continued its descent. Several Hou Generation Cultivators at the sixth and seventh layers were directly smashed into a pulp, their Dao extinguished and their lives ended.

"Quick, enter my Formation!" Lin Houshou, standing nearby, had no time for grief. He let out a loud shout, waved his hand, and directly released a terrifying High Grade ice-element Spell Talisman.

Countless ice cones fiercely struck the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

However, this Demon Monkey's skin was covered in red fur, which shimmered with a red light, resembling a red Spirit Armor. Even the ice cones from a High Grade Spirit Talisman could not pierce the Demon Monkey's body, only barely using the freezing effect to slow down the Red-haired Demon Monkey's pursuit.

The remaining people no longer dared to hesitate, frantically casting light body techniques or directly flying on their swords, flashing into the Spirit Formation.

The Spirit Formation formed a huge Spirit Qi light shield. Unlike the Small Five Elements Formation, this Formation was called the Black Tortoise Formation, possessing only defensive capabilities and no offensive power.

The Red-haired Demon Monkey roared and charged towards the Small Five Elements Vajra Formation.

Behind it, the Demon Monkeys that had tried to escape earlier now went wild again, screaming as they also attacked the Small Five Elements Formation.

"No, we absolutely cannot let this beast break the Small Five Elements Spirit Formation from the outside!" Lin Houwei understood that trapping the Red-haired Demon Monkey within the Five Elements Formation was crucial, and they absolutely could not be disturbed or have the Formation broken at such a critical moment. Otherwise, two terrifyingly fast and violently powerful Red-haired Demon Monkeys would be unstoppable!

The one inside was a Yao Beast nearing the third-tier!

"You few Shi Generation lads, stay right here!" Lin Houshou roared, being the first to actively rush out of the Formation and pursue the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

The other three Hou Generation Cultivators at the eighth layer followed without hesitation. With no ninth-layer Lin Family Elder present, it was their undeniable duty!

No Family, no cultivation; it has existed since ancient times!

"I'm going too; you all stay!" Lin Shijie, holding the Li Fire Sword, felt his fire-element magical power surge instantly.

The fire sword flew out, fiercely slashing towards the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

In this battle, Lin Shijie would fight for his Family. He would let everyone know.

He, Lin Shijie, was not just someone who grew slowly under the Family's protection; at this moment, he was already capable of protecting the Family!

As for Lin Houshou's words, he had long ignored them.

Almost simultaneously, the dark-faced Lin Shiyi and Lin Shimo, who was stepping on a black coffin, also rushed out.

"Shiming, you're only at the fifth layer of Qi Condensation, you stay!"

Leaving these words, the two had already charged towards the Yellow-haired Demon Monkeys.

If they couldn't stop the Red-haired Demon Monkey, they could at least tear apart a few Yellow-haired Demon Monkeys with their bare hands.

The rest of the Hou Generation also didn't remain in the Formation. If the Small Five Elements Formation was destroyed and two Red-haired Demon Monkeys were present, no one would escape.

Lin Shiming naturally understood this principle. He took out a wine pot, took a sip of monkey wine, and replenished his Spiritual Qi.

"Shiming, give me a sip too, I've consumed a lot just now!" Lin Houwei also came over, asked for a sip of monkey wine, and then bravely charged out again.

Inside the Small Five Elements Formation, the Grand Elder was covered in blood, wearing a pair of High Grade Magical Artifact gauntlets. Who knew how many punches he had landed on the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

The Red-haired Demon Monkey wailed repeatedly from his blows, while the other Yellow-haired Demon Monkeys were firmly restrained by the Formation's Spirit Blades wielded by the five Elders.

Now, everyone just wanted to kill this Red-haired Demon Monkey and then go out to tear the outer Red-haired Demon Monkey into a thousand pieces!

Every second of delay could mean another Family member's death.

The outer Red-haired Demon Monkey, seeing the dire state of the one inside, roared towards the sky again, raising its huge iron rod high.

It intended to smash the Vajra Shield with one blow, aiming precisely where Lin Shiming's father, Lin Houyuan, was located.

Lin Houshou and the other five Cultivators at the eighth layer of Qi Condensation simultaneously released several Magical Artifacts, attacking the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

Lin Shijie's fiery red Spirit Sword transformed into a ten-meter-long giant fire sword, slashing fiercely.

However, although these attacks were numerous, none were High Grade Magical Artifacts.

With a single sweep, the Red-haired Demon Monkey smashed most of the Magical Artifacts away, and directly withstood the remaining ones with sheer force.

"Not good!" Everyone's faces changed dramatically as the iron rod was about to strike the Family Head, Lin Houyuan.

And just at this moment, Lin Shiming suddenly leaped from the side. He took a wild gulp of wine, then formed a hand seal and roared.

"Poisonous Serpent Vine Flower, rise!"

A huge vine coiled out from underground, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a giant black thorny Serpent Vine, three to four meters thick.

It directly bound the Red-haired Demon Monkey in mid-air.

The Red-haired Demon Monkey struggled frantically, but it was useless. It could only furiously throw its iron rod!

However, at this moment, the golden light dispersed, and the Small Five Elements Vajra Formation was already disbanded. The Grand Elder stood on the Red-haired Demon Monkey's corpse, and the other Elders immediately employed their methods.

First, several light shield Spirit Talismans, followed by a bombardment of High Grade Magical Artifacts.

They blasted the iron rod away.

In the sky, the Demon Monkey was still struggling frantically. The huge thorns of the Serpent Vine fiercely pierced into the Demon Monkey's body, but were blocked by a red light.

The Serpent Vine also seemed unable to withstand the immense force, and countless cracks appeared, as if it would break at any moment.

A huge black thorny Spirit Flower had already landed on the Demon Monkey's head.

Clinging to its head, it furiously sprayed venom!

The black venom, with a determination to corrode everything, poured down.

"Roar!"

The Red-haired Demon Monkey wailed in pain, the red light on its body continuously fading.

After spraying a mouthful of venom, the Serpent Vine's Spiritual Qi was exhausted, and it vanished.

Before the Red-haired Demon Monkey could rejoice, the Grand Elder's iron fist, carrying monstrous blood-red light, struck down heavily.

With the other Elders assisting, the Demon Monkey, now without its red fur protection, died not long after, its head directly severed.

With the death of the Red-haired Demon Monkey, the situation instantly cleared up. The remaining Yellow-haired Demon Monkeys were no longer a threat.

All the Lin Family members transformed into executioners of the Demon Monkeys.

One by one, the Yellow-haired Demon Monkeys were slain. With the ninth-layer Elder present, not a single one could escape.

Lin Houyuan glanced at Lin Shiming, and seeing the latter's pale face, gave him an approving smile.

Not long ago, he was still telling this child that his father could still handle it!

But now, Lin Shiming had proven to him that he could too!

The satisfaction and pride of watching him grow surged in Lin Houyuan's heart.

The other Lin Family members also looked at Lin Shiming with new respect; his strength was already so terrifying that even Lin Shijie had to take him seriously.

And to think, Lin Shiming was only at the fifth layer of Qi Condensation!

After the battle, everyone was exhausted, and there was no joy in victory, especially among the Hou Generation, as several of those who died were their closest companions.

"This time, it was my fault!" The Grand Elder also stood there somewhat dejectedly. The tactics were issued by him, and he had failed to trap so many Yellow-haired Demon Monkeys and hadn't quickly killed the Red-haired Demon Monkey.

"Uncle, you're not wrong. This time, we achieved a great victory!" Lin Houyuan suddenly spoke loudly.

"This Spirit Peach Valley now belongs to us. Later, I will give all of you the opportunity to enter Peach Blossom Valley to search for spiritual items. Besides the Spirit Peach and spirit wine, you can keep everything else for yourselves!"

"Also, Third Aunt, please bear with us a little longer and set up a large Formation in Peach Blossom Valley to conceal the Spiritual Qi fluctuations here!"