Chapter 313: Fighting the Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion
Along the way, Zi Yan was like a treasure-hunting elf. Whenever she found a treasure, her eyes would sparkle and she would take action without hesitation. And those monsters, whether they fled or fought, could only watch their treasures being taken away.
Xiao Ling looked at Zi Yan's excitement and couldn't help but shook his head and smiled, thinking: "This girl is really a natural treasure hunter."
And with the efforts of Xiao Ling and his friends, the originally quiet Poison Fog Valley seemed to become lively.
As time passed, although they had not found any trace of the Netherworld Poison Fire, Zi Yan had already collected a lot of precious treasures.
Most of them are related to poison properties, but there are also some rare treasures that can be used to refine pills.
"It seems that this time we will not only be able to find the Netherworld Poison Fire, but also return with a full load." Xiao Ling said jokingly as he looked at the increasing number of treasures in Zi Yan's hands.
Zi Yan proudly raised the herbs in her hand and said with a smile: "Of course, with me here, there is no way these treasures can escape from my palm."
For Xiao Ling and his friends, the matter of "snatching medicinal materials" was just a small episode of stealing, so it didn't waste their time much.
After two days of trekking, Xiao Ling and his companions finally arrived at the location of the Netherworld Poison Fire marked on the map.
In front of him was a dark canyon with jagged rocks, as if it was a work of nature. The poisonous fog here was so thick that it could not be dispelled, and even the vision was affected. Although the creatures in the Nether Poison Swamp had strong resistance to poison, this canyon was unusually silent, with no signs of life.
At this moment, Xiao Ling and his group were standing outside the canyon.
Xiao Ling stood at the front of the team with his eyes closed and brows slightly furrowed. A green flame slowly rose in his hand, like a lotus blooming in the night.
Time passed minute by minute, and under the expectant gaze of Venerable Skyfire and Zi Yan, Xiao Ling finally opened his eyes.
Zi Yan couldn't wait to ask, "How is it, did you find anything?"
Xiao Ling shrugged, with a hint of helplessness in his tone: "Not good, I have explored with the strange fire and soul power, and I can't find even the shadow of the netherworld poisonous fire in this canyon."
He paused, then added, "Even the seventh-level netherworld poisonous dragon scorpion that the senior mentioned did not leave any trace."
A trace of disappointment flashed across Zi Yan's face. She murmured softly, "Could it be that the legendary Netherworld Poison Fire has already been taken by someone else? Wouldn't this trip be in vain?"
After hearing this, Xiao Ling was a little hesitant, but then he thought, in the original book, no one had ever used the Netherworld Poison Fire, so it was estimated that no one could control this thing.
He turned to look at Yao Chen and said half-jokingly, "Old Yao, why don't you give it a try? Maybe your Bone Spirit Cold Fire can sense something."
Due to the mutual attraction between the different fires, Yao Chen did not release his Bone Spirit Cold Fire when Xiao Ling investigated before. Perhaps he could discover something now.
"Okay, let me try." Yao Chen nodded, with a hint of amusement in his tone. As his voice fell, a ball of white flame emerged from his soul body's condensed hand.
The flame was both extremely cold and extremely hot. The two completely opposite auras intertwined in the flame, yet maintained a delicate balance, which looked quite magical.
Then, Yao Chen released his huge soul power, which spread out in all directions like an invisible net. All the surrounding scenes, whether far or near, were clearly reflected in his mind through his soul perception.
Not long after, Yao Chen slowly opened his eyes, his expression changed from concentration to relaxation, and a thoughtful look appeared on his face.
Seeing Yao Chen's appearance, Xiao Ling couldn't help but ask curiously: "Old Yao, how is it, any new discoveries?"
"I did find something," Yao Chen slowly opened his eyes, his tone serious, "The Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion used the Netherworld power in its body to create a breath barrier. You didn't feel that special breath before, so you didn't find it. I know something about that power, so I recognized it."
He continued, "However, from my observation, that Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion should have reached the eighth level of cultivation, comparable to a human five-star Dou Zun."
Hearing this, Xiao Ling was a little surprised and raised his eyebrows: "Eighth-level magic beast, is this true? Even if there is enough poison gas here, the resources are not particularly abundant. It should not be able to support the cultivation of an eighth-level magic beast."
Yao Chen nodded and explained, "My perception is correct. As for why it was able to break through to the eighth level, it should be because it used the Netherworld Poison Fire's ability to absorb poisonous energy. It absorbed the toxins in it to cultivate, so it can have such strength."
"With such strength, do you really intend to deal with it?" Yao Chen reminded, "The bloodline of this Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion is also extraordinary, so it should be difficult to deal with it."
"If you are unsure, we can retreat temporarily and look for an opportunity later. Once you have gathered enough experts, we can deal with this Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion. Even if you don't plan to use my connections, as an eighth-grade alchemist, it shouldn't be difficult for you to find a few Dou Zun-level helpers."
After hearing this, Xiao Ling did not rush to answer, but fell into deep thought.
The people around him were tactful and did not disturb him. They just waited quietly for Xiao Ling to make a decision.
In fact, Xiao Ling really wanted to compete with that Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion. After all, it was a five-star Dou Zun level existence. If he could get its magic core and condense a poison pill for Xiao Yixian, the effect would definitely be great. Moreover, that Netherworld Poison Fire was also a great tonic for Xiao Yixian.
He weighed his own strength and felt that he had a chance of winning. The fighting power of the two Dou Zun three-stars, Skyfire Venerable and Sky Demon Puppet, was not to be trifled with.
"What do you think, Xiao Ling?" Yao Chen broke the silence and asked in a relaxed tone.
Xiao Ling came back to his senses, and a confident smile appeared on his lips: "Since I'm here, I have to give it a try. I don't want to run back and forth again."
Skyfire Venerable smiled easily, with a hint of confidence in his tone: "Haha, don't worry, although I am only a three-star peak Dou Zun now, don't forget that I was a five-star Dou Zun in my lifetime. With your Sky Demon Puppet that can fight against a three-star Dou Zun to help us, we can join forces and fight that eighth-level monster to a draw."
Zi Yan was not to be outdone. She patted her chest and said confidently, "Xiao Ling, didn't you say before that I could mobilize the power of my blood to suppress the Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion? Don't worry, I can definitely help you cure it."
After hearing this, Xiao Ling felt more confident. He smiled and said, "Since everyone is so confident, let's not waste time here. Yao Lao, lead the way. Let's go meet the Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion."
"Haha, since you have made up your mind, then follow me." Yao Chen smiled, and as soon as he finished speaking, he floated lightly towards the depths of the canyon.
Upon seeing this, Venerable Skyfire and Xiao Ling also took off into the air and followed Yao Chen's footsteps.
"Let's go!" Zi Yan waved her hand excitedly and followed the team. They embarked on a journey to find the Netherworld Poisonous Dragon Scorpion.
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At the bottom of the deep canyon, there was a dense poisonous fog all around, and everything in sight was gloomy. And in this darkness, there was a huge cave hidden, which was huge in scale, a hundred feet wide, like a small underground palace.
The inside of the cave was filled with poisonous gas, and ordinary Dou Wang would feel weak even if they just took a breath. The poisonous gas seemed to have life, and it gathered in the center of the cave, where there was a strange green flame.
The flame danced and emitted a faint green light. The surrounding poisonous energy was attracted by it and gathered together like a whirlpool, forming an energy vortex visible to the naked eye.
Next to this green flame, a middle-aged man with a sturdy build and a sinister face was sitting cross-legged, his body emitting a strong aura.
His skin was covered with a layer of dark purple scales, which flickered dimly under the reflection of the flames. His eyes were closed tightly, as if he was practicing. His breathing was deep and powerful, and every breath was accompanied by the surge of poisonous gas around him.
Around his body, a netherworld force supported him, forming an invisible barrier that blocked the outside world, allowing him to practice with peace of mind. Outside the cave, three figures hovered in the air, their eyes fixed on the cave.
"It seems that the eighth-level Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion is hiding in there," Xiao Ling touched his chin and said to himself, "This Netherworld power is really good at hiding the aura. No wonder I didn't feel anything before." His eyes fell on the barriers formed by light black mist.
"Xiao Ling, what are your plans? What should we do next?" The voice of Skyfire Venerable interrupted his thoughts.
Zi Yan also looked over curiously.
Xiao Ling smiled and said confidently, "Zi Yan, just adapt to the situation. There are two seventh-level monsters around, probably the subordinates of the eighth-level Nether Poison Dragon Scorpion. Once the battle starts, there will definitely be a lot of noise, so just be responsible for containing them."
"Senior Tianhuo, I will summon the Heavenly Demon Puppet in a moment. You and it will work together to hold back the Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion and prevent it from getting away." Xiao Ling continued, a gleam in his eyes. "When the time comes, I will use the Destruction Fire Lotus that is fused with the Strange Fire to give it a fatal blow."
Zi Yan nodded excitedly, looking eager to try: "Don't worry, I'll take care of those two little roles."
The Skyfire Reverend also nodded seriously: "Okay, I'll do as you say. I will do my best to hold it back."
Xiao Ling took a deep breath, his eyes firm, "That's settled, everyone get ready, we are going to give this Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion a big surprise."
Then, Xiao Ling waved his hand lightly, and the Heavenly Demon Puppet came out in response. His voice was a little teasing: "Go say hello to it."
After receiving the order, the Heavenly Demon Puppet rushed towards the cave below like a flash of lightning.
In an instant, several deafening collision sounds were heard in the cave, and even the entire mountain range trembled slightly.
Immediately afterwards, the figure of the Sky Demon Puppet flew out of the cave, and following closely behind was a burly middle-aged man with a ferocious look. He was the incarnation of the eighth-level Netherworld Poisonous Dragon Scorpion.
Xiao Ling stared at the Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion in front of him, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "It seems that the owner here is not very friendly to us."
The Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion, whose cultivation had just been interrupted, was in a very bad mood. He rushed out of the cave and saw the puppet that had just disturbed him, and several figures standing next to him, and he couldn't help but frown.
"You guys, how dare you disturb me while I'm practicing? Are you tired of living? Leave your storage rings to me, and I may consider letting you go." A rough voice roared out from the mouth of a middle-aged man who was the incarnation of the Netherworld Poisonous Dragon Scorpion.
His eyes swept over Xiao Ling and the others one by one. In his perception, one of the three humans was a three-star Dou Zun, another was a nine-star Dou Zong, and there was a little girl who looked like a transformed magic beast, probably a seventh-level magic beast.
But when his eyes fell on the little girl, he felt an indescribable feeling of discomfort.
As for the other two humans and the puppet, he was very confident in his own strength and didn't take them seriously at all. But this little girl was a little weird, so he didn't take action immediately.
"Haha, I can give you a storage ring or something, but I'm really coveting the magic core of the eighth-level Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion. If you can give it to me, I'll give you the storage ring with both hands." Xiao Ling said with a slight smile.
"You're courting death!" Hearing this, the Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion flew into a rage, with only one thought in mind: tear these daring guys into pieces. How dare they covet their magic cores? Wouldn't that be like asking for their lives? Do these people really think they are meat on the chopping board, to be slaughtered at will?
His movements were extremely swift. In a flash, he rushed towards Xiao Ling, waving his huge fist, as if he wanted to smash Xiao Ling's head into pieces with one punch.
Facing this sudden attack, Xiao Ling quickly retreated and kept a safe distance. Then, he stretched out his hand and waved it, and the Sky Demon Puppet immediately rushed towards the Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion like an arrow, waving its iron fist and smashing it towards the opponent.
The moment the two fists collided, it seemed as if even the space could not withstand this huge force, and cracked into spider web-like patterns. A violent energy ripple spread out in all directions, hitting the cliffs on both sides, directly shaking off a large piece of rock, and with a rumble, smoke and dust rose up.
Then the two figures retreated under the impact of this impact force. Although the Sky Demon Puppet was known for its close combat, the physical strength of this Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion was also extremely strong, and it actually firmly suppressed the Sky Demon Puppet.
Xiao Ling's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure: "It seems that this guy is really good, but... the game has just begun."
Brilliant light gathered in Xiao Ling's palm. With a light shout from him, a dazzling palm print suddenly shot towards the Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion, "Earth-covering Seal!"
The Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion had just been knocked back and had no time to adjust his posture. Facing this sudden attack, he could only instinctively raise his arms to block the blow.
The moment the palm print collided with the Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion's arms, a deafening roar erupted. Energy fluctuations spread out in all directions like a tide, and the ground shook.
A trace of pain flashed across the face of the Netherworld Poisonous Dragon Scorpion. It was obvious that Xiao Ling's attack was much more powerful than he had expected and came too suddenly.
He hastily raised his arms to try to defend himself, but the defensive measure did not work as it should have, and he was hit hard.
Fortunately, the Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion's cultivation was higher than Xiao Ling's, and his body was stronger. His arms trembled slightly under the impact of the Earth-covering Seal, but he quickly stabilized his body, and the fierce light in his eyes became more intense: "Humph, you think you can defeat me with this little trick? You are too naive!"
Xiao Ling smiled slightly, as if he had anticipated the reaction of the Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion: "This is just the beginning, the best is yet to come."
The Skyfire Venerable on the side had a solemn expression on his face, and he quickly formed seals with his hands. Raging flames surged out of his body like waves. Then, four beast fires and one transformation fire separated and quickly condensed into shape, with the outline of a beast vaguely visible.
"Five-Wheel Fire Separation Method..." Venerable Skyfire chanted in a low voice.
With the appearance of the last flame, the hand seal of Skyfire Venerable changed again, and the five flames in front of him began to twist rapidly.
"Wolf spirit, condense!" He gave an order, and a wolf-shaped fire spirit condensed from the fire of the seventh-level Cangyan Demon Wolf quickly appeared in the sky.
"Leopard spirit, condense!" "Lion spirit, condense!" "Tiger spirit, condense!" The Skyfire Master summoned four kinds of fire spirits in succession in one go.
After condensing four kinds of fire spirits in one breath, Skyfire Venerable could also feel the rapid consumption of his internal fighting spirit, but he did not stop. He changed his hand seal and shouted again: "Jiao spirit, condense!"
As his voice fell, the last kind of transformed fire began to twist rapidly, and after a moment, an incomparably huge dragon fire spirit appeared in the sky.
Sensing the Skyfire Venerable's charged attack, the Netherworld Poison Dragon Scorpion was about to step forward to interrupt but was held back by the Sky Demon Puppet, becoming extremely annoyed.
"Five-wheel Fire Formation!" With a command from the Skyfire Venerable, the five spirits responded to each other. The terrifying high temperature immediately spread, and even the dark clouds in the sky were steamed and baked into thinner. The nearby trees withered at a speed visible to the naked eye, and finally turned into ashes with a bang.
Five gigantic fire spirits formed a strange formation in the sky, and the Skyfire Venerable was located at the center of the formation, controlling the operation of the entire formation.
"Five rounds of fire disk!"
Following a loud shout from the Skyfire Venerable, the five gigantic fire spirits around him roared loudly in unison, and then suddenly began to spin at high speed.
Under this terrifying rotating force, the space around Lord Skyfire seemed unable to bear it and began to crack. Huge black cracks appeared in the sky like ferocious mouths.
"Bang bang!" As the fire spirit spun faster and faster, it finally turned into a huge five-colored fire disk two hundred feet in size.
The fire disk was suspended above the head of Skyfire Lord, spinning rapidly and making a piercing sonic boom. The terrifying energy fluctuations that spread out were terrifying.
(End of this chapter)