Catching Monsters

Chapter 744 Escaped
After Fang Tianzong finished speaking, he raised his hand, and instantly, the Azure Lotus Banner, which was originally in Jiang Yun's hand, flew into Fang Tianzong's hand.

Holding the Azure Lotus Banner in his hand, Fang Tianzong couldn't help but reach out and stroke the white flagpole repeatedly, slowly sighing, "Such a treasure, I've finally obtained it."

But he had only held it for a short time when, unexpectedly, the Azure Lotus Treasure Banner emitted a burst of azure light, instantly shaking his hand away and then flying back into Jiang Yun's hand.

Jiang Yun was also somewhat surprised. Holding the Azure Lotus Banner, he could feel that it had a strange and special connection with him.

Is it because of the power of his own Three Pure Ones Taoist magic?

still?

Jiang Yun couldn't figure it out for the time being.

However, Fang Tianzong's expression turned completely cold, and he slowly said, "It really is a good treasure. It seems that this treasure has recognized you as its master?"

"It seems that my only option is to kill you and then obtain this treasure."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun subconsciously took a step back, his brows furrowing: "Sage Fang, what do you mean by this? Are you discarding me after I've served my purpose?"

Fang Tianzong's face grew increasingly murderous; from the very beginning, he had never believed that Jiang Yun could survive.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yun not only survived but also successfully retrieved the treasure.

This was an unexpected surprise. However, even though the treasure did not recognize Jiang Yun as its master, Fang Tianzong did not actually intend to let Jiang Yun go.

In his view, people like Jiang Yun were nothing more than ants, their lives hanging in the balance.

If Jiang Yun were allowed to leave this place alive, the news that I possess this treasure would surely spread.

Now that this treasure has recognized Jiang Yun as its master, it has given Fang Tianzong a legitimate excuse to get rid of Jiang Yun.

Fang Tianzong gently twisted the cane, and then instantly pulled a sharp sword out of it.

With a single swing of his sword, a powerful sword aura, imbued with the power of rules, surged forth and slashed towards Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly retreated, subconsciously pouring his magic power into the Azure Lotus Banner in his hand.

In an instant, the Azure Lotus Banner burst forth with a massive burst of azure light.

The cyan light instantly formed a barrier.

Boom!

A loud crash echoed from the cramped cave, and Jiang Yun was slammed heavily against the rock wall by the powerful force of the sword strike.

"cough!"

Jiang Yun coughed violently, spitting out bright red blood as he gasped for breath.

At this moment, Jiang Yun was trembling all over, and his injuries were quite serious.

This was a direct hit from a sage's sword. If it weren't for the Azure Lotus Banner in his hand, Jiang Yun would have lost his life from that single sword strike.

Realizing that Jiang Yun was not dead, Fang Tianzong, whose eyes were covered, twitched his ears slightly.

"To be able to withstand a single sword strike from a cultivator at the First Grade Realm." Fang Tianzong's voice carried a hint of joy as he slowly said, "If I were to wield this treasure, what would I have to fear among those of the same realm?"

Unexpectedly, at that moment, a footstep sounded slowly outside the cave behind them.

"Fang Tianzong, Fang Tianzong, I thought you were just wasting your time protecting this kid, but I never expected you to have such a treasure in your possession."

The voice belonged to Chu Qinghe.

Fang Tianzong tightened his grip on the sword, slowly turned around, and said in a deep voice, "Chu Qinghe, what do you mean?"

"What else could I mean?" Chu Qinghe said. "You understand the principle of 'everyone who sees it gets a share,' right?"

Fang Tianzong gritted his teeth: "This is mine!"

Chu Qinghe: "Oh, isn't this Jiang Yun's thing? This thing has now recognized Jiang Yun as its master? You blind man, how can you be so shameless?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Tianzong frowned.

Chu Qinghe said to Jiang Yun inside the cave, "Lord Jiang, I'll help you kill this blind man, and you give me that treasure, how about it?"

"Ahem." Jiang Yun took a deep breath and nodded without hesitation, "Okay!"

“Listen, Lord Jiang nodded. This thing is mine now.” Chu Qinghe’s eyes also showed a hint of greed.

"Haha, then I'll see what you're capable of!" Fang Tianzong said coldly, "You can't use your skills here."

“Okay!” Chu Qinghe and Fang Tianzong exchanged a glance.

In an instant, it flew out of the cave.

After flying out of the cave, Fang Tianzong casually slashed down with his sword. The powerful sword energy instantly buried the cave's exit, clearly to prevent Jiang Yun from escaping.

As for the final ownership of this treasure, that will depend on a fierce battle between the two; whoever wins will get it.

Inside the pitch-black cave, the heavily injured Jiang Yun, clutching the Azure Lotus Banner, slowly sat down against the wall and used his magic to try and recover from his injuries as quickly as possible.

But Jiang Yun also understood that those two guys were currently fighting outside, and no matter who won or lost, it was not good news for Jiang Yun.

If Fang Tianzong wins, Fang Tianzong will kill him and take the treasure.

If Chu Qinghe wins...

It's likely that they'll first drain your luck, then steal the treasure, and most likely, kill you in the end.

We're going to die either way. We need to think of a solution quickly.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Jiang Yun's serious injuries were temporarily suppressed by his magic. He was able to move around without much difficulty, but the injuries were more severe than Jiang Yun had imagined.

Soon, Jiang Yun began to search the cave, looking for a way to escape.

The cave wasn't very big, and after exploring it for a while, he didn't find anything. Jiang Yun took a deep breath. It seemed that he had no choice but to go out through the cave.

But Fang Tianzong and Chu Qinghe are right outside. If I go out like this, I'm afraid I'll die.

Jiang Yun took a deep breath. Suddenly, his ears twitched. He quickly leaned against the stone wall to listen to the sounds from the other side.

Behind the stone wall, there was a faint sound of flowing water. Could it be...?

There is an underground river.

Jiang Yun took a deep breath, trying to gather his magical power.

However, when gathering magical power, he experienced intense pain throughout his body's meridians.

Jiang Yun was in so much pain that her forehead was covered in cold sweat.

Jiang Yun knew in his heart that his injuries from earlier were too severe.

He gritted his teeth, channeled his magic into the Azure Lotus Banner in his hand, and slammed it forcefully against a stone wall.

Unexpectedly, the stone wall remained completely silent.

how could be?

Jiang Yun was stunned for a moment, then took out the Three Pure Ones Whisk, gathered his magic power, and slammed it hard against the stone wall.

The powerful magic instantly blasted a large hole in the stone wall.

Strange, a treasure that can block an attack from a Saint Realm expert seems to have no offensive capabilities. Could this be a magic weapon specifically designed for defense?
Jiang Yun didn't have time to think about it carefully, and there was no time for him to slowly study the Azure Lotus Treasure Banner.

He endured the excruciating pain throughout his body and continued to bombard the stone wall. Finally, just as his magical power was about to be exhausted, he broke through the stone wall.

Before him appeared an underground river. Jiang Yun was severely injured and swayed precariously. Finally, unable to hold on any longer, he fell directly into the underground river.

……

boom!
The birds and beasts near Yaoluo Mountain scattered in terror.

The summit of Yaoluo Mountain had been leveled, and Fang Tianzong and Chu Qinghe were engaged in a fierce battle in mid-air.

The two had reached the pinnacle of their skills. Fang Tianzong's swordsmanship carried the power of rules with every strike, and Chu Qinghe dared not confront it head-on.

However, Chu Qinghe's Confucian methods were not to be underestimated.

The two fought from day to night, and then until dawn.

Fang Tianzong said dismissively, "Chu Qinghe, if we keep fighting like this, I'm afraid we won't get anywhere."

Chu Qinghe's face darkened, and he said coldly, "What do you want to say?"

"If you ask me, that treasure belongs to me. I discovered it myself," Fang Tianzong said through gritted teeth. "I'll compensate you with even more benefits afterward, how about that?"

"I'll let you take away Jiang Yun's luck as well."

“That kid Jiang Yun has quite a bit of luck. If you get that luck, you’ll benefit a lot.”

After listening to Fang Tianzong's words, Chu Qinghe remained silent for a long time.

At a glance, Yaoluo Mountain was now almost completely destroyed, its forests and mountains a scene of devastation.

Both of them knew that continuing to fight would only be a waste of time and energy.

The two had fought countless times over a thousand years ago.

Each time, nothing has come of it, and this time, naturally, nothing will come of it either.

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Fine, Fang Tianzong, give me Jiang Yun, and I want all the treasures you've collected over the years too."

After discussing it, the two decided to return to the cave.

They blasted open the entrance to the cave and quickly entered, only to find it completely empty.

Furthermore, there is a large hole.

"Where are they? Where are they?!"

Seeing the scene before him, Fang Tianzong's face darkened, and he quickly rushed to the large hole, looking at the underground river inside.

He slammed his fist into the stone wall and said, "That brat Jiang Yun got away!"

Seeing this, Chu Qinghe behind him chuckled and said, "Oh, this kid is quite clever; he actually found an underground river."

"You still have the nerve to laugh? If it weren't for you, would Jiang Yun have been able to escape?" Fang Tianzong turned around and said to Chu Qinghe with a hint of accusation, "Jiang Yun escaped, but you didn't get his fortune. What good would that do you?"

Chu Qinghe said slowly, "The key is that, compared to that, I want that treasure more."

"How could I not be happy to see you not get that treasure?"

(End of this chapter)