Fire Monster

Chapter 268 I Want to Ride the Wind
A day later, Zhao Guanshan successfully returned to the base of Tianlong Taoist Palace.

As he expected, Wang Xuan's team did not leave and were still waiting there patiently.

But after seeing Zhao Guanshan, the expressions on Wang Xuan and the others' faces were extremely strange, as if they wanted to say something but didn't know what to say.

On the contrary, the demon hunters of Tianlong Taoist Palace looked at Zhao Guanshan with shining eyes, and they couldn't wait to rush up and ask him questions.

"Take out the Dao Jade and test it first to make sure it is safe!"

Someone on the other side was shouting, very calmly. While they were surprised, they were also more worried about whether there was something wrong with Zhao Guanshan.

After all, six demon hunting teams were lost there, and he was the only one who came back. This is very suspicious.

He was very cooperative with this. He wanted to be tested or questioned, whatever he wanted.

After all the fuss, the group of people rushed up and started asking questions.

Zhao Guanshan smiled slightly and said nothing.

"Hey, hey, hey, look at my memory. Brother Chengfeng, I'm sorry, I'll guarantee it. When you come back from gathering intelligence, the reward of ten spirit stones must be given."

Only then did Wang Xuan come out laughing, remembering that one must keep one's word.

At the Tianlong Taoist Palace, the number of demon hunters has become twenty, and it is obvious that one with higher status and strength has arrived. After a brief inquiry, he readily took out ten spirit stones and handed them to Zhao Guanshan.

"Master Third Sect Leader, I have already paid him a spirit stone as a deposit..." the previous team leader was reminding in a low voice.

"Shut up, it's already this hour, why are you still fussing over trivial matters!"

The third headmaster scolded him, then smiled at Zhao Guanshan and said, "Daoist Chengfeng, I have heard of your great name for a long time. My master had met Zhao Fengxiao from Linjiang Prefecture several times in the past. It's a pity that the Zhao family is not tolerated by the Linjiang Prefecture Taoist Palace. If Daoist Chengfeng wants to go out to sea by boat in the future, why not come to my Tianlong Taoist Palace!"

"Thank you, Master."

Zhao Guanshan finally spoke, and then described in detail what he had seen, even revealing that his imperial seal oil lamp could block perception.

Although this treasure is very precious, Tianlong Taoist Palace, as a Taoist palace that follows the system of immortality and Qi training, must have good reserves in this area.

Sure enough, the third headmaster nodded repeatedly after hearing this.
"So that's how it is. It's this mysterious yellow swarm that can interfere with the shielding of the Dao Jade. This is simple. I also have a magic treasure that can shield perception. Also, I remember, Fellow Daoist Wang Xuan, you also have one, right?"

"That's right!" Wang Xuan nodded, but looking at Zhao Guanshan's expression he felt very annoyed. This Taoist friend Chengfeng seemed to be a bit of a hidden talent.

“However, this is the first time that the three giant demon skeletons have appeared in the spirit world. This is not a good sign.”

"I have decided to go take another look. Fellow Daoist Wang Xuan, are you willing to go with me?"

"good!"

Wang Xuan thought about it and nodded. It was really hard to refuse. Although the reinforcements from Fuyun Taoist Palace had already set out, it would still take a long time for them to arrive here. If he could deal with it in advance, it would be a great achievement.

"Then, Fellow Daoist Chengfeng, are you willing to lead the way for us? Of course, in order to reward Fellow Daoist Chengfeng, I am willing to pay another five spirit stones as a guide fee."

"In addition, if Fellow Daoist Chengfeng can kill some enemies in the next battle, I will also increase the spirit stone reward as appropriate. How do you think?"

The Third Sect Leader seemed very easy to talk to. Zhao Guanshan liked dealing with such wealthy and straightforward people. He immediately bowed solemnly and said, "I am deeply honored to be appreciated by the Sect Leader. I will go through fire and water for whatever you say!"

"it is good!"

The third headmaster stroked his beard and laughed, expressing his admiration. At this time, what was needed was such a capable person. A few spirit stones were nothing. The important thing was that the Tianlong Taoist Palace had to hold the defense line of the spirit world, unless they planned to follow the destiny route.

Therefore, no matter what the cost, all unstable factors must be destroyed.

Next, the third headmaster made some simple arrangements, leaving five witchers to guard the stronghold, and then joined forces with Wang Xuan's team and Zhao Guanshan. The three groups, totaling 26 witchers, headed straight for the big pit in the basin.

There was no trouble along the way, and there was no sight of any smoke or dust formed by the yellow flying insects, because they were all killed by Zhao Guanshan.

When they finally arrived at the big pit in the basin, everyone was secretly shocked.

Because this place was completely covered by yellow smoke and dust, and according to Zhao Guanshan, two days ago, the Skeleton Mountain formed by the skeletons of the three monsters could still be seen here.

So, either Zhao Guanshan was lying, or those yellow flying insects were multiplying in large numbers.

"Master Xing, I suddenly have a bad feeling. The danger and treacherousness of this place is probably far beyond our imagination. Why don't we retreat for the time being and wait for the reinforcements from my Floating Cloud Taoist Palace to arrive before making plans? How do you think?"

Wang Xuan said in a deep voice, this place is a bit weird, there are sixty demon hunters in Tianlong Taoist Palace, and they are still alive and have not returned yet, this is too weird.

They only have so many men now, it is not appropriate to fight at this time. The third headmaster was also a little hesitant, his reason told him that if he rushed in rashly, the consequences would be unpredictable, but considering the bigger picture, this is the bed of Tianlong Taoist Palace, the longer the delay, the more serious the consequences will be. It will take another 80 days for the reinforcements of Fuyun Taoist Palace to arrive. Should he really put all his hopes on others?

"Even if it means going through mountains of swords and seas of fire, we must investigate. Chen Yue, you stay here. If you find anything wrong, evacuate immediately and report to the First and Second Sect Leaders. We must find out the situation here no matter what. Fellow Daoist Wang Xuan, please lend me a helping hand for the sake of the Nine Laws of the Spirit Realm and the increasingly serious situation in the Spirit Realm."

“This time, I will walk in front!”

After saying that, the Third Sect Leader looked at Zhao Guanshan again and said, "Fellow Daoist Chengfeng, I have no intention of involving you, and I cannot ask you for justice. However, I have fifty spirit stones in my hand. Do you dare to make a profit from them?"

"Why not? With these fifty spirit stones, I will be responsible for covering your retreat in case of any situation later!"

Zhao Guanshan said happily that all in all, including these fifty pieces, he had earned eighty-five spirit stones, which was worth it to go on a journey.

"Great! Fellow Daoist Chengfeng is truly a hero!"

The third leader was very happy. He paid for the job and liked such straightforward people.

Without any hesitation, he handed all fifty spirit stones to Zhao Guanshan, who carefully put the spirit stones into the spirit ash bag. Really, with these spirit stones, he would not be afraid to start over again in the spirit world.

Next, the third headmaster actually took out an imperial oil lamp, but there was not a flame inside, but a beam of golden light.

What Wang Xuan took out was a rusty bell, with wind and thunder hidden inside.

"In that case, Fellow Daoist Wang Xuan, please stay at the back, Fellow Daoist Chengfeng stays in the middle, and I will lead the way in front."

After the third chief master finished speaking, he really jumped down without hesitation. The thirteen demon hunters from the Tianlong Taoist Palace also followed without hesitation. This kind of morale and courage is rare.

Zhao Guanshan jumped down immediately afterwards.

In fact, this is not a cliff, but a gentle slope. The problem is that in the big pit in the basin, there is rolling earthy yellow smoke and dust, and there are countless yellow insects in it. After they are alarmed, they swarm in rapidly like rolling quicksand and vast waves.

If Zhao Guanshan were in this situation, he would not be able to bear it.

But the third chief was, after all, a chief level person, an eighth level spiritual body, holding a spiritual weapon with at least +10 reinforcement. As soon as he thought about it, the spiritual weapon turned into thousands of golden lights, instantly covering an area of ​​more than meters in radius, strangling all the yellow insect swarms in the area.

This is a real master!
Able to stand on one's own.

Taking advantage of the third headmaster's breakthrough, Wang Xuan's team also jumped down.

"Master Xing, be careful to conserve your spiritual energy. Everyone take turns attacking with spiritual weapons."

Wang Xuan shouted, he was also an eighth-level spirit and his fighting ability was not inferior to anyone else.

Only a second had passed when the third headmaster decisively retracted the spiritual weapon. Although controlling the spiritual weapon with the mind was extremely powerful, it also consumed a huge amount of mental energy.

Immediately afterwards, countless swarms of yellow insects rushed into the area again like muddy mudslides.

The four demon hunters from the Tianlong Taoist Palace attacked at the same time, taking turns to control the spiritual weapons with their minds. Although their overall power was not as strong, they could still clear the space within a radius of two to three hundred meters in an instant.

After they took action, it was the turn of the second group of four witchers.

Next came the third batch, and Zhao Guanshan automatically joined the third batch.

It can be seen at this moment that compared to everyone present, he is indeed the weakest one.

The maximum distance of controlling spiritual soldiers with the mind is only about 120 meters, but the worst of the others can cover a radius of 200 meters, and the more powerful ones can directly cover 300 meters.

In addition, their skills in controlling spiritual weapons with their minds are undoubtedly more sophisticated, so the mental energy consumed is definitely at the lowest level.

It can be said to be an all-round beating.

Zhao Guanshan was not surprised by this. After all, both the Fuyun Taoist Palace and the Tianlong Taoist Palace were among the top three in the entire world of immortal cultivation. If they did not have some skills, would they dare to defend the spiritual world?

So it was natural that Zhao Guanshan did not take action next, but took out the imperial oil lamp. Whenever the perception shielding effect activated by the third headmaster in front was about to end, he would immediately take over.

This is where he can demonstrate his value, and it is also the real reason why the third headmaster is willing to pay fifty spirit stones to hire him.

The group worked in perfect harmony, and even though the yellow swarm of insects was overwhelming, they were able to always keep the situation stable.

During this period, there were special people responsible for collecting the ashes, and everything was in order.

After harvesting and slaughtering for about five minutes, most of the huge yellow swarm of insects were finally wiped out. Although there were still sporadic insects coming to die, they could no longer block the perception and vision. The Skeleton Mountain formed by the remains of the three monsters finally appeared in front of everyone.

(End of this chapter)