Immortal Realm’s Smuggling Kingpin - Chapter 27

Chapter 27: Kill (Part 1)

Translator: Atlas Studios

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There were a lot of male disciples who had their eye on Li Xuexiao. Everyone knew that this was a good opportunity to get close to Immortal Li. But after considering their capabilities, nobody dared to approach her.

Li Xuexiao couldn’t help but feel surprised. It wasn’t that she had never considered Du Lengning, but Young Master Du was the son of the leader. If she asked him to take the auxiliary position and something happened to him, how would she answer to the leader? Now that he had stepped forward himself with so many fellow disciples watching, it was completely different.

“I didn’t expect Senior Brother Du to be willing to take on this responsibility! Good, stand behind me.” Three auxiliary positions form an equilateral triangle to surround the center of the array; two in the front and one in the back. Relatively speaking, the latter auxiliary position received the least impact.

Du Lengning was shocked. He didn’t expect Luo Qian to do this. He turned his head and glared at him, but he couldn’t help but feel upset when he heard Li Xuexiao. “What do you mean by you ‘didn’t expect’ me to be willing to take on this responsibility? Am I a coward?!” Du Lengning never thought that this was the impression Li Xuexiao had of him.

If a man was looked down on by a woman he likes, it would definitely be a heavy blow. Du Lengning was furious, but couldn’t be bothered to argue with Luo Qian. He stared at Li Xuexiao fiercely and said, “Alright! I will stand here.”

Li Xuexiao realized that she had said the wrong thing and her face became red with embarrassment. Her originally frosty expression suddenly became red, exuding a different kind of charm.

Du Lengning was too upset to see it, but Luo Qian saw it. He shook his head helplessly and thought, This girl that Du Lengning is interested in seems cold on the outside, but she’s actually alluring!

He grabbed a handful of Jade Water Elixirs, gave it to Du Lengning, and whispered, “A beauty is precious, but your life is worth much more. Take it easy; don’t gamble with your life on an impulse. Here are ten Jade Water Elixirs. Remember to give one to the person in front of you at a critical moment, and she will remember your kindness.”

Du Lengning took the Jade Water Elixirs and gave Luo Qian a death stare.

Luo Qian smiled and retreated consciously. He hid behind the array and fanned his sleeves. Now that Du Lengning’s focus is on Li Xuexiao, he shouldn’t involve himself in the ‘Number 35 Cultivation Plan,’ right? Damn it. Did he damage his brains from gaming too much? How did he come up with such an idea in the first place?

“My fellow people, the Eight-sided Sky Array is complete! Please return to your positions. Let’s trap this evildoer!” shouted Zuo Lingchuan shouted, and the masters who had besieged the orb of green light feinted and quickly flew into their reserved positions in the array using their energy and resources.

Suddenly free of restraints, the orb of green light flew two rounds within the Eight-sided Sky Array, seemingly uncomfortable. After a while, it went straight toward the north with a piercing scream.

A thick beam of light rose in each of the eight positions. Each auxiliary position glowed from the ground, forming light rays that traveled in a strange angle and condensed into a large net. Bright light rose into the air. The large net enclosed the area above the eight beams of light. The orb of green light hit the golden net with its head, but the soft golden net easily resolved its impact. The orb of green light rushed tens of meters outward but was pulled back.

There was another shriek. The orb of green light didn’t give up and attempted to break through the golden net in another direction. However, the Eight-sided Sky Array was extremely strong. Despite its tyrannical strength, the orb of green light was unable to break through the formation. The orb of green light became impatient and let out shrill screams.

Luo Qian stood behind the formation as his ears buzzed from the screams. His fingers turned numb. He couldn’t help but step back and curse secretly. This damn Tribulation Immortal physique. I seriously need to cultivate more. Otherwise, I might get injured even by watching a battle. How will I make money in the future?

As he let his imagination run wild, the orb of green light in the formation suddenly paused, then gave up this futile effort and turned to one of the beams of light.

The expressions of the people within the Eight-sided Sky Array changed. The Eight-sided Sky Array was no secret in the Immortal Realm. Almost all the sects practiced such a formation. Hence, everyone knew that the formation’s weakness didn’t lie in the seemingly fragile golden net, but the light beams that appeared strong.

Although the golden net was as thin as a hair, it was dense. It would be impossible for even a powerful enemy to break free. However, there were only eight beams of light. They were not used to trap the enemy, but to secure the golden net. These eight beams of light were already very strong compared to ordinary Immortal Formations. Everyone was surprised that the demon was able to find the formation’s weakness in such a short period of time. This demon was extremely intelligent and difficult to deal with!

A single attack on a certain beam of light would cause great pressure on the sect that supported this beam of light. This was the shortcoming of this formation. It was impossible for the different sects to assist each other. Most Immortal Formations with fixed positions were like this.

The demon was much smarter than everyone thought. It had found the formation’s weakness but didn’t blindly attack one specific beam of light. Instead, it wandered around the formation and blasted every beam of light. In the end, it found the weakest position—the southwest corner.

Although there were more than 60 people from Faraway Hall, including the two Uncle-Masters, the others were mainly young disciples. Their strength could not be compared to the other seven sects. After attempting to blast each of the light beams, the demon found the formation’s weakest point.

Pu Pu Pu…

A series of green fireballs hit the beam of light one after another. The green fireballs exploded, and the beam of light peeled off layer by layer.

Li Xuexiao shouted, “Everyone, hold your position!”

The disciples within the formation all used their techniques. Spiritual power was injected into the ground and the beam of light. The light beam that became ’emaciated’ returned to its original state once again.

A pair of black and red eyes opened within the orb of green light and coldly stared at the people from Faraway Hall.

If Li Xuexiao’s icy eyes were as cold as ice and snow, then this demon’s eyes were as cold as Nine Hells Dark Wing1! There was no life at all. It did not appear like it was looking at living people. In its eyes, these people were just an obstruction. To the demon, it didn’t matter whether it was a mountain, a big river, or a group of Immortals obstructing it.

The people from Faraway Hall did not reflect in this pair of eyes.

Ssi—

The orb of green light opened its huge mouth, revealing its fangs, and a huge greenish-red fireball spurted out. The surrounding temperature suddenly rose by more than ten degrees. Even Luo Qian, who was a few kilometers away, felt the heat. The air swayed like water waves due to the sudden temperature change.

“Be careful!” everyone around exclaimed in shock, warning the people from Faraway Hall to be careful.

Facing the incoming fireball, the people from Faraway Hall were fully aware of how dangerous this attack was. Li Xuexiao and the two Uncle-Masters shouted in unison, using all the Immortal aura they had to preserve the beam of light.

The greenish-red fireball flashed and entered the beam of light.

Li Xuexiao sensed danger. Before she could react, a powerful and unmatched force surged from the beam and directly hit the people from Faraway Hall through the beam of light.

Li Xuexiao, who was at the key position, withstood most of the attack’s force. Her body trembled, and she took a step back. As soon as she left the key position, the beam of light became unsteady and was on the verge of collapsing.

The people in the three auxiliary positions were affected as well. The disciples behind them shook as if they were drunk.

Du Lengning felt like he had been hit hard by a steel hammer that was bigger than his own body. He snorted and saw blood coming out of his nostrils. Luckily, he had already kept a Jade Water Elixir in his mouth. At this moment, he quickly swallowed it and put another one in his mouth. It was best to be prepared.

When he looked up, the formation had already been shaken. Li Xuexiao had left her position!

Once the formation was broken, the demon would charge in their direction. With the demon’s strength, none of the elite disciples from Faraway Hall would be able to escape unscathed. Du Lengning was shocked. It was not the time to care about refraining from physical contact between both sexes; he stretched out his hand and pushed Li Xuexiao forward.

The eye of the formation was stabilized, and the formation was stable once again. The disciples from the other sects finally breathed sighs of relief.

Li Xuexiao’s cheeks reddened, but it was not due to embarrassment. She had sustained serious internal injuries. At this critical juncture, she didn’t even have time to wonder who had pushed her.

Ssi—

The demon opened its mouth again. Its green fangs lined up from its lips to the throat like shark teeth. It opened its mouth, much wider than before, and spat out an even bigger greenish-red fireball.

Boom!

It was an attack of pure might. The disciples from Farway Hall had no skills that could go up against this special attack. They could only remain still and try their best to defend against the fireball.

Sputter!

Blood spurted everywhere—it didn’t belong to Li Xuexiao; it was Du Lengning’s.

Du Lengning’s hand hadn’t left Li Xuexiao’s back. The powerful surge of energy rushed into his body through Li Xuexiao’s body. With Du Lengning sharing the impact, Li Xuexiao was not hurt as much as she was earlier. However, it was a different matter for Du Lengning.

Blood spurted from his mouth. Even the Jade Water Elixir in his mouth was gone. The energy currents madly surged throughout his body. He barely managed to suppress his injuries by quickly grabbing another two Jade Water Elixirs and swallowing them. However, he was unable to stabilize the energy currents within his body. There was a scorching hot fire in the surge of energy that rushed into his body, burning his Immortal aura. Du Lengning’s legs went weak. He shuddered and hurriedly swallowed another Jade Water Elixir.

The effects of the Jade Water Elixirs weren’t very strong. When Du Lengning saw that the demon had not given up and was preparing another green fireball, he thought for a while, then stuffed another three Jade Water Elixirs into his mouth.