Published: September 9, 2025
Chapter 839: Ambush and Appearance
Elder Linghu's expression changed abruptly. Without much thought, he flicked a Jade Ruyi Scepter, instantly thickening his light shield by threefold. At the same time, he opened his mouth, and a small square jade seal shot out, transforming into a green light ball that charged directly forward amidst the rosy glow.
With a deafening "boom," the 'Marquis of Nanlong' sneered coldly and without hesitation punched the jade seal.
Black energy and green light intertwined, but as the black energy expanded and contracted, it shattered the rosy light. The jade seal whistled as it flew backward, smashing fiercely against Elder Linghu.
Startled, Elder Linghu hastily formed hand seals with both hands, unleashing a series of spell formations that barely stopped the jade seal just before it reached the shield.
However, in that brief moment, a pitch-black fist mysteriously appeared right before the shield and slammed down hard.
The shield suddenly trembled violently. Elder Linghu felt a tremendous force hit him from the front, sending him flying diagonally backward along with the shield. But worthy of being a nearly thousand-year-old veteran, Elder Linghu was extremely experienced in combat. Before being knocked away, he swiftly flicked his sleeve, and a fiery red throwing knife shot out ahead, aiming straight at the newly revealed form of the 'Marquis of Nanlong.'
The black energy-covered face of the 'Marquis of Nanlong' twisted into a sinister grin.
Seeing the throwing knife transform into a dazzling rainbow blade descending upon his head, he showed no intention of dodging. Instead, he suddenly inhaled sharply and opened his mouth toward the blade. A wisp of black-red demon flame erupted forth.
As the throwing knife sliced into the black-red flame, it was instantly wrapped and engulfed by the demonic fire. The red spiritual light on the blade flickered a few mournful times before being completely consumed.
Immediately, the knife lost its spiritual energy and fell like a piece of ordinary iron.
Upon witnessing this, Elder Linghu was horrified.
Though the throwing knife looked ordinary, it was actually the renowned Evil-Repelling Treasure Blade of the Tian Nan immortal cultivation world—an ancient treasure he had painstakingly obtained. It possessed a special effect against evil spirits and malevolent demons.
The 'Marquis of Nanlong' before him was clearly possessed by a powerful evil spirit. That was why he had unexpectedly deployed this blade. Although he did not expect it to kill the opponent easily, for it to be so casually destroyed was truly terrifying.
While Elder Linghu was in shock, the demonized 'Marquis of Nanlong' had not yet regained his footing. He seemed to stretch his body slightly on the spot. With a "huff," his body suddenly became slender and long like a python. His upper half only moved slightly, but in an eerie manner, he suddenly reappeared right before Elder Linghu and punched again.
Elder Linghu was sent flying once more.
The 'Marquis of Nanlong' moved again, bizarrely flashing beneath Elder Linghu and striking another punch in the same manner...
In moments, Elder Linghu was continuously blasted away like a punching bag, unable to resist.
The Jade Ruyi Scepter was a top-tier defensive ancient treasure. Although the shimmering green light shield flickered incessantly, it had not yet been broken by the immense force, which even caused the 'Marquis of Nanlong' to utter a faint exclamation. Yet his attacks did not cease—punch after punch, without a moment's pause.
Elder Linghu was now filled with dread!
He was like Lu Weiying in the past—each punch shattered most of the spiritual power he had just gathered. Though he possessed formidable magical abilities, he was utterly powerless to strike back.
After more than a dozen punches, the shield released by the Jade Ruyi Scepter finally trembled violently and began to deform and flicker. Elder Linghu's heart sank deeply.
Seeing this, the 'Marquis of Nanlong' sneered darkly. After a brief flicker of his form, one hand still punched fiercely, while the other formed a hand blade ready to strike. He clearly planned to deliver a fatal blow the moment the shield broke.