396: One versus Three

While dodging Lu Xingchen's attacks, Nine Serenity exclaimed repeatedly.

"So strong! How can there be such a powerful Human Martial Artist!"

"Although your Realm was elevated by a secret technique, your fighting Qi is incredibly solid, no different from an ordinary Seven-Star Martial Venerable, and perhaps even stronger."

"Even more bizarre, as an Alchemist, your Physical Body strength is actually stronger than mine, a Yao Beast. Lu Dazhuang, how exactly do you Cultivate?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "You're not bad either; your Physical Body strength is considered formidable among eighth rank, eighth star Yao Beasts. But unfortunately, you've chosen the wrong opponent!"

"Transform into your true form, otherwise you won't have a single chance!"

"Alright!"

Nine Serenity let out an angry roar and transformed into her true form.

Her true form was slightly smaller than her human form, a black bird only half the size of Lu Xingchen.

She was named Nine Serenity because she came from the Nine Serenity Sparrow Clan of the Yao Race.

Although the Nine Serenity Sparrow Clan is not as Heaven-Defying as the Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan, they are still the front-runners of the second tier in the Demon Domain, not far behind those two clans.

And the Nine Serenity Sparrow Clan has always been known for its speed and attack power, capable of dealing explosive damage in a short amount of time.

After transforming into her true form, Nine Serenity's overall attributes increased by about 30%, especially her speed, which improved significantly.

She spread her wings and repeatedly charged at Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen actually couldn't keep up with her speed; he took a hit to the chest, and as blood just began to spill, the wound was filled by Dragon Power and immediately began to heal automatically.

Nine Serenity was also greatly astonished.

"Such rich Dragon Power! Lu Dazhuang, where on earth did you get so much Dragon Power?"

Lu Xingchen frowned but didn't reply.

This was the second time he had encountered an opponent who could suppress him in terms of speed.

First it was Lin Xu, now it was Nine Serenity.

If he couldn't keep up with their speed, he could only passively take hits, which was simply too disadvantageous!

It seemed that if he had the chance in the future, he would have to try to increase his speed to contend with Lin Xu!

But for now, he wasn't without a way to deal with it.

"Word Spirit, Dustless Land!"

Lu Xingchen let out a low roar, and a colorless barrier appeared around his body.

Nine Serenity's body collided with the colorless barrier, creating ripples, but she was still unable to break through the defense.

Nine Serenity took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Such a solid defense! Lu Dazhuang, you're practically an all-around War God! However, it's a good thing your speed isn't as good as mine. Even if I can't break through your defense, you can't do anything to me!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "You're celebrating too early, aren't you!"

"Word Spirit, Curse Annihilation!"

Lu Xingchen let out a low roar, and a black light wave shot out from his body and flew into Nine Serenity's body.

Nine Serenity immediately let out a mournful cry, feeling incredibly fatigued, her combat power even weaker than before she transformed into her true form.

This was the power of Word Spirit, using words to manipulate the Laws of heaven and earth, which could produce miraculous effects at critical moments!

Nine Serenity's combat power drastically decreased, and her speed followed suit, allowing Lu Xingchen to keep up with her speed. He unleashed a "Void-Shattering Slash," fiercely striking Nine Serenity.

Nine Serenity was sent flying backward, spinning several times in the air before regaining her composure.

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Without the advantage of speed, what can you do? I'll give you two choices: surrender or die!"

Nine Serenity shrieked, her voice filled with surprise and anger.

"Lu Dazhuang, you truly have great skill! These two Fellow Daoists of mine were originally prepared for Miss Peng Yu, but now I have to bring them out to deal with you!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen frowned.

"More help?"

"Two Fellow Daoists, quickly show yourselves!"

Two powerful Demonic Powers immediately erupted from the peak, and two more burly men flew down, standing beside Nine Serenity.

Lu Xingchen looked at their heads; they were also "eighth rank, eighth star."

At this sudden change, the young Alchemists fighting Nine Serenity's subordinates were all greatly astonished.

"Damn it, one eighth rank, eighth star is already difficult to deal with, and now two more? How are we supposed to fight this?"

"Let's run for our lives! Fighting one against three, Lu Dazhuang has absolutely no chance of winning. Once he's dealt with, these three Yao Kings will come after us!"

"This Nine Serenity invited the Yao Kings from the other two peaks! Is she really that desperate? We're just the younger generation who came to participate in the Alchemist Convention. How many years has she lived?"

"On Tianyuan Continent, strength is paramount. Age, talent, and such are all illusory; only strength is the hard truth. If I were to invite my master, these three Yao Kings would only be fit to cower and flee!"

Seeing that the morale of the crowd was scattering, Peng Yu let out a low roar and shouted loudly, "Everyone, don't be afraid, we must believe in Lu Dazhuang. He will definitely win!"

"As long as Lu Dazhuang doesn't die, I will never retreat. I'll stake my life on Lu Dazhuang!"

Hearing Miss Peng Yu's words, the young Alchemists present were all startled.

Miss Peng Yu so decisively supporting a young man was something they had never dared to imagine before.

What was her relationship with Lu Dazhuang exactly?

To the point where she could entrust her life?

But everyone still calmed their minds slightly, not immediately turning to flee, but continuing to fiercely battle with the Eighth-rank monsters.

Xu Qing wiped the sweat from her forehead and chuckled, "Miss Peng Yu, are you really that confident in Junior Brother? Anyone who didn't know would think you were his little wife!"

Peng Yu smiled bitterly, "I don't know if Lu Dazhuang can win, but I cannot betray an ally. As long as he doesn't die, I will never retreat. He's already struggling enough fighting three Yao Kings alone; I cannot further hinder his retreat!"

Xu Qing nodded slightly and chuckled, "You're a girl with some integrity. But I'm different; I believe Junior Brother will definitely win! Because I've seen too many miracles happen with him."

Peng Yu smiled bitterly, "You're his Senior Sister, of course you'd speak for him. Others might not necessarily trust him!"

Xu Qing chuckled, "Just watch!"

The two burly men glanced at Nine Serenity, and one of them said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Nine Serenity, didn't you say the enemy was just a Disciple from Medicine King Valley? You're an old Yao Beast who has lived for so many years, and you can't even defeat a few young people?"

Nine Serenity said in a deep voice, "You can mock me all you want now, but when he beats you up later, you probably won't be laughing. Bear King, Tiger King, go all out! Don't give him any chances!"

The burly man called Bear King snorted coldly.

"I'd like to see how formidable a mere Seven-Star Martial Venerable can be!"

With that, he leaped up and struck out a palm towards Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen, meanwhile, summoned the Fused Spirit Fire, attached it to his shadow sword, and thrust a sword at the Bear King.

Fighting one against three, even a powerful individual like Lu Xingchen felt immense pressure, so he unhesitatingly summoned the Fused Spirit Fire.

Before the opponent was on guard, he would land a sword strike first!