Lan Yu, Cao Yun, and the others arrived one after another.
Every one of them had reached the Heavenly Immortal Realm, and their rampant aura fluctuation that swept across the scene shook everyone present. Even the Corpse Demon successor was awestruck.
A serious look appeared in his eyes.
âI did not expect the trip to Kunlun Secret Realm would boost the strength of the Hundred Academyâs Heavenly Champions so much.â
âHow many Opportunities of Fortune did they obtain for all of them to break through to the Heavenly Immortal Realm? I really want to meet Chu Kuangren myself.â
The Corpse Demon successor knew that the outrageous improvements of the Hundred Academyâs Heavenly Champions were because Chu Kuangren led the group to look for Opportunities of Fortune in the secret realm.
The Opportunities of Fortune in Jade Void Palace were jaw-dropping enough, let alone those in the Jade Pool.
âIf all of them improved this much, how about Chu Kuangren? How much has he improved?â the Corpse Demon successor wondered.
Then, he turned his attention to Lan Yu and swung his hand at her. âGo.â
Several zombies beside him threw themselves at her.
Those zombies were more powerful than those before, and each possessed powers that could rival a Heavenly Immortal.
âLetâs find out how strong you people really are?â the Corpse Demon successor thought.
Lan Yu narrowed her eyes before dashing out with her Heavenly Skylight Scepter, and her Radiant War Immortalâs Core released blasts of energies at the zombies.
On the other hand, Cao Yun and the others each used their respective skills to clear out the zombies.
They were already Heavenly Immortals. Moreover, Cao Yun, Chu Hong, and Wang Chentian were even Middle Third-grade Heavenly Immortals.
The Phoenixâs Flame, the Golden Rule Order, and the Despot Thousand Troop Shadow released its terrifying energy fluctuations and obliterated a huge group of zombies.
âSomething isnât right.â
Although they started the fight with the upper hand, Cao Yunâs instinct told him it should not be so smooth.
Next to him, Wang Chentian shared the same thought. âThere are so many of us here. No matter how arrogant and ignorant the Corpse Demon successor is, he should understand the situation better than anyone.
âHe should have retreated, but he stayed and fought. Is he hoping to win every one of us alone?â
Cao Yunâs eyes flickered. âI think something else is going on here.â
âWhat are we going to do?â
âWe free Zhao Fangfei and leave. As for the Corpse Demon successor, weâll deal with him in the future.â Cao Yun believed it would be best to withdraw for now.
âFolks from the academy, do all of you know exactly who the Zhao Fangfei youâre trying to save is?â
All of a sudden, the Corpse Demon successor spoke.
His words made the expression on Zhao Fangfeiâs face shift.
âSheâs the successor of the Demonic Daoâs Baimei Tribe! The Baimei Tribe has the best cauldrons of the Demonic Dao, and you people donât even know about it?
âYou poor souls. She has deceived all of you. Only fools like you would come to save her!â Corpse Demon successor cackled scornfully.
It was then a white light flashed and flew toward him.
The white light was actually a spear formed using the purest Radiant War Immortalâs Core energy, and it even contained a chilling battle intent.
âThis is not good!â
The Corpse Demon successorâs expression turned sour. He quickly threw a punch and released the quiet demonic qi to clash to attack the incoming spear of light.
Upon collision, the spear of light exploded, and the terrifying energy it contained caught the Corpse Demon successorâs arm, blasting it into bits.
âD*mn it! D*mn it!â
The Corpse Demon successor stared grimly at Lan Yu further away.
The zombies he hurled at her had all been obliterated, with their torn limbs and torso scattered all over the ground, emanating a feeble corpse qi.
Lan Yu was stronger than he expected.
âYou should shut up,â Lan Yu said coldly.
âDemonic Daoâs successor? Baimei Tribe? I donât care. All I know is that sheâs a Heavenly Champion of Hundred Academyâs Inksnow Academy, and that is all that matters!â Wang Chentian laughed out loud.
Cao Yun and the others did not seem bothered about it as well.
There was a rule in the academy that stated it accepted all regardless of anything. Those who became its disciples or students would be considered a part of the academy, and as fellow disciples and students, they should help each other.
The academy did not care about backgrounds.
There were even some Demonic Dao cultivators in the academy. As long as they did not cause any trouble or break any rules, they, too, could learn and cultivate like the others.
âHmph! What a bunch of fools!â
âSoul Vanquisher, come out! I canât hold them off any longer!â the Corpse Demon successor shouted.
Right after that, black energy pillars shot up from the mountains and into the sky.
The energy pillars then converged in the sky and released a pitch-black mist. The surroundings were swiftly painted black, forming a pitch-black enchanted barrier. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Everyone trapped within the black mist felt like they had been sent into another dimension.
âIs this an enchanted barrier formation spell?â
âWhat is going on?â
âIt is indeed a trap!â
Lan Yu, Cao Yun, and the others frowned as they cautiously sized up their surroundings.
Then, a pitch-black figure walked out from the void. The figure emanated the energy of a lost soul, and he looked like a ghost instead of a living person.
âThis energy⦠Itâs the Soul-Vanquishing Tribe of the Demonic Dao!â Zhao Fangfei furrowed her brows.
She started to recall her recent pursuits, and after she connected the dots, she realized something. âYou⦠Iâm not the target? Iâm just bait for you people to lure the Hundred Academyâs Heavenly Champions out! You people are going after all the Hundred Academyâs Heavenly Champions!â
Zhao Fangfeiâs tone sounded cold. Yet, at the same time, she was surprised.
What she still failed to understand was why the Demonic Dao wanted to go through all the effort just to target the academy.
The Hundred Academy barely had any enemies.
âYouâre half right,â the Soul Vanquisher said with a smile.
âYou are indeed a bait, but the Hundred Academyâs Heavenly Champions are not our target. I think you can also consider them as bait. Our real target has always been him and him only.â
âThe Chief?!â
Cao Yun was the first to voice speculation.
âYou people are targeting the Chief?â
âThatâs right. Our target is Chu Kuangren,â the Soul Vanquisher said with a smile.
âFools. Do you people think you can target my Master? Where did you get the confidence to do that?â Lan Yu snickered.
âThatâs not something a bait like you should worry about,â the Soul Vanquisher said.
âIâm afraid you canât even control your bait very well.â
Lan Yu wielded her Heavenly Skylight Scepter forward.
Then, countless big violet eyes appeared densely on the black energy barrier and emanated a strange energy fluctuation.
Lan Yu and the others started to get a headache, which made them lose their concentration.
âThis feeling⦠It was you people who targeted us back at Fengdu Underworld City!â Lan Yu channeled her Immortalâs Core energy to withstand the strange energy fluctuation.
She had seen those disgusting eyes back at Fengdu Underworld City.
âWhat a shame. I almost had the Samsara Emperor Seal, but Chu Kuangrenâs early arrival foiled my plan. So, I thought Iâd set up the next Thousand Eyes Formation for you,â Soul Vanquisher said with slight regret.
âThatâs it? My Master can easily break!â
âThatâs right, but you people canât!â
The Thousand Eyes Formation was extremely powerful because it targeted the soul. Hence, Lan Yu and the others were forced to split a major portion of their mental concentration to withstand the power.
However, the Corpse Demon successor seized the chance and ordered his army of zombies to attack.
Under the influence of the Thousand Eyes Formationâs effects, Lan Yu and the others had exhausted most of their strengths, and on top of the sea of zombies charging toward them, there was no way they could break free from the trap.
âIâll leave you folks here for a while first. Heheâ¦â the Soul Vanquisher giggled.
After that, he stared into the distant sky and muttered, âChu Kuangren, I set this killer formation just for you. Please donât be a no-show!â
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