97: Chuan Weng fled

"The bald donkeys of the Myriad Buddhas Sect really are this shameless. They want to snatch anything good they see, and still act high and mighty, using the excuse of 'save' souls. In my opinion, it is you group of bald donkeys that most need to be 'saved'." Before Li Jiangchen could speak, King Chujiang stepped forward and scolded them angrily.

Hearing this, Arhat Zhuyun, wearing a Dharma-flower kasaya and looking solemn, turned cold. He said coldly: "Amitabha. This Old Monk harbored compassion, yet I am slandered like this, damaging the reputation of my Myriad Buddhas Sect. Since that is the case, This Old Monk observes that King Chujiang has heavy sin and has had grudges with our Buddhist sect before. We three Senior Brothers will take you back to the Pure Land, use supreme Buddhist Dharma to 'save' you, and lead you to convert to Buddhism to become a Protector Arhat."

Once these words were spoken, the surroundings went silent.

Everyone knew that the so-called Protector Arhats of the Buddhist sect were all enemy experts captured by the Myriad Buddhas Sect, refined into God Observation Realm Puppets using Buddhist Divine Ability.

This method was no less ruthless than the Demonic Path.

However, the Myriad Buddhas Sect had a World-Honored One comparable to a Martial Saint, making them a tyrannical existence not inferior to the Four Seas Alliance.

As the Buddhist chant fell, the three robed Arhats stepped forward, surrounding Li Jiangchen and King Chujiang, locking down their Qi and subtly setting up a Buddhist Formation.

"Heh, this King Chujiang is truly muddled. Offending the Tiger-Subduing Arhat before was one thing, but now he actively stands out to provoke the Myriad Buddhas Sect."

"Three Arhat Grandmasters, especially that Arhat Zhuyun, are proficient in the Vajra Body Refining path. He is a Body Refining Grandmaster not inferior to King Chujiang. Plus the Buddhist Formation Divine Ability, these two are in danger."

Several covetous gazes projected from the darkness, all belonging to those wanting to snatch the High Grade spiritual sword.

At this moment, a sound transmission entered Li Jiangchen's ears.

"Little Sword King, if you gift the bait recipe for fishing the spiritual sword to this old man, I can guarantee your safety today."

Li Jiangchen looked at the smiling Old Man Chuan and sneered in his heart.

This person had a poisonous eye, seeing through the key to fishing for the High Grade Spiritual Artifact just now.

However, the bait was refined from the demon slaying sword using Divine Ability. Once exposed, he feared this person would push for more and demand the demon slaying sword.

"This Li's business is not of Old Man Chuan's concern."

After the refusal, Old Man Chuan's expression changed instantly. He stepped forward, his Qi spreading like a net.

"What? Old Man Chuan is going to make a move too? It seems these two truly have no way out today."

"Heh, a mere existence in the Quenching Fiend Realm, getting some Opportunity, using a Formation to kill a Grandmaster by trickery, and he really thinks he can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with us? Ridiculous."

"If he were sensible, he should obediently hand over that High Grade spiritual sword."

Many Grandmasters communicated in secret.

Old Man Chuan said with a fake smile: "Little Sword King, just now I had a Spiritual Artifact on the hook, but it was scared away by your bait. If you don't compensate for my loss today, you can just stay here."

As soon as this was said, it immediately drew agreement from everyone.

Just now, many people's catch had indeed been scared away by Li Jiangchen's spiritual bait.

If he were to provide compensation, it would be at least one Spiritual Artifact.

What? You don't have that many Spiritual Artifacts on you? Then use the bait recipe to trade.

Coincidentally, many people were very curious about that spiritual bait recipe.

In an instant, several auras blatantly locked onto Li Jiangchen.

"It seems you all are determined to have This Li." Li Jiangchen sneered. Sword Light swirled around him, and the High Grade gold-element Golden Lightning Sword appeared in his hand. A golden Dragon shadow emerged, circling his side.

This was the innate Divine Ability of the Golden Lightning Sword—Golden Dragon Shadow Transformation.

"Heh, just right. This Li also wants to test if this Golden Lightning Sword is sharp. Why not borrow all of your heads to try?"

The terrifying aura made many Grandmasters frown inwardly.

High Grade Spiritual Artifacts were mostly weapons wielded by Pseudo-Saints.

With Li Jiangchen holding a High Grade spiritual sword, plus his previous record of killing a Grandmaster, his combat strength had already approached the first tier of the Grandmaster level.

At the same time.

Whoosh—

A Demon Kingdom bloomed, black mist filled the air, and the auras of several Great Demon Kings emerged.

Fire Crow King, Red-Eyed Demon King, Demon Flood Dragon King, Fire-Eating Insect King, Mountain Rock Giant King.

In an instant, five Great Demon Kings appeared, their auras soaring to the sky, instantly breaking the Qi lockdown.

"Five Great Demon King-level Puppets," someone exclaimed.

"No wonder he is so confident."

"Heh, since the Little Sword King has the strength to protect the High Grade spiritual sword, this Grandmaster will not join the fun."

Several locking auras quietly withdrew.

Old Man Chuan's expression was grave.

Unlike others who were mostly peeking from the dark, he had jumped out openly, and now he was in a difficult position.

At this moment, a shadow suddenly spread from under his feet, violently transforming into a giant dragon claw that struck directly at his face.

"How bold!" Old Man Chuan shouted sharply. His bamboo hat released spiritual light, turning into a pitch-black shield to protect his body.

Bang! The Demon Flood Dragon King's giant claw struck the pitch-black shield hard. A terrifying force erupted, instantly forcing Old Man Chuan back hundreds of feet.

At this moment, a fishhook suddenly appeared, cutting through the Void Realm, transforming into thousands of crystalline threads, tightly locking down all directions around Li Jiangchen.

Seeing this, the towering Mountain Rock Giant King stepped forward. His giant palm grabbed, attempting to pull down the sky full of fishing lines. However, the fishing lines seemed alive; the moment they avoided the giant palm, they tied it up tightly.

The fishhook sank deep into the Mountain Rock Giant's body, and rubble kept falling off. In the blink of an eye, the Mountain Rock Giant King's aura dropped by a level.

Just as Old Man Chuan was pleased with himself, he felt the Void Realm suddenly turn hot.

The Fire-Eating Insect King spat out strange fire, and the Fire Crow King brandished the nine feather fan. With one wave, a sky full of fire rain shot over.

Especially the pitch-black Nether Flame mixed within, emitting astonishing coldness, making Old Man Chuan feel a hint of threat.

"Go."

Old Man Chuan threw his fish creel. A golden-scaled fish-dragon swam out, opening its mouth to swallow, erupting with immense suction power. Instantly, the sky full of fire rain was sucked away.

However, the next moment, the black flames exploded. The golden-scaled fish-dragon showed pain, strands of black flame emerging from its body, constantly devouring its vitality.

In the blink of an eye, the golden-scaled fish-dragon whimpered, its body engulfed by the black flames, turning into a block of ice.

"My fish!"

Old Man Chuan was furious. Just as he was about to activate the Medium Grade Spiritual Artifact treasure seal he had fished up, a cold murderous intent suddenly attacked from behind him.

Scared, he quickly mobilized the fish creel, manifesting a rattan armor to block in front of him.

However, that golden Sword Light carried incomparable sharpness, instantly piercing through the rattan armor, transforming into a golden Dragon shadow, and rushed forward.

"Golden Fiend Slashes Void!"

Clang! With one sword slash, the rattan armor Spiritual Artifact exploded instantly. The Dragon shadow passed by, Old Man Chuan's chest was pierced, and blood sprayed wildly.

"Little Sword King, this old man admits defeat. However, today's hatred will be repaid a hundredfold in the future."

Old Man Chuan took out a sword-shaped key. A mass of spiritual light wrapped his body, and suddenly Void Realm power appeared around him, causing Old Man Chuan to turn into a beam of light and disappear before their eyes.

Seeing the situation was bad, that Old Man Chuan had actually consumed the sword-shaped key and teleported away.

"This person is quite decisive."

Li Jiangchen looked at the escaping light disappearing into the horizon, feeling slightly surprised. Leaving like this meant losing the Opportunity in the inner circle of the Sword Tomb.

Glancing over, King Chujiang had transformed into a gray-backed vicious ape. At this moment, he was covered in blood, with wounds all over his body; the situation was not good.

Fighting three against one, even though King Chujiang was not weak among Grandmasters, he could not withstand this.

Seeing this, Li Jiangchen stepped in front of the two, facing Arhat Zhuyun, a playful smirk curling on his lips.

"Great Master, didn't you say you wanted to 'save' the sword in This Li's hand? Why not come and take it yourself?"