Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 196 Rescuing the Yellow Bird, Releasing the Black Serpent

Zhang Xiaofan gazed at the gradually fading light in the proud spirit bird's eyes, sighed, and said softly.

"Black Serpent, give up!"

Upon hearing Zhang Xiaofan's voice, the Black Water Serpent paused for a moment, and the force in its mouth loosened slightly.

The yellow bird was also taken aback. Its large phoenix eyes were fixed on Zhang Xiaofan, seemingly puzzled, but more so, it was filled with a thirst for life.

Wanrenwang was taken aback for a moment, then seemed to realize something, and a strange smile appeared on his lips as he said with a cold laugh.

"What, you already have the Kui Niu and the Blackwater Serpent, isn't that enough? Do you also want to adopt the Yellow Bird?"

As he spoke, Wan Renwang turned to look at the Blackwater Serpent. He knew that the Blackwater Serpent was spiritually connected and was even more aware of the ferocious nature of this ancient magical beast. He immediately spoke up to provoke it.

"Black Serpent, are you truly willing to be controlled by the person before you? Moreover, what if he subdues the Yellow Bird, and the Yellow Bird then tries to kill you again?"

The Blackwater Serpent's enormous pupils narrowed slightly, and its jaws tightened. The yellow bird, struggling, let out another mournful cry.

Seeing that his words had worked, Wanrenwang revealed a strange smile and said softly.

"Xuan She, why don't we join forces to deal with this person? Once we kill him, you will regain your freedom."

Seeing the murderous intent surge in the Black Water Serpent's eyes, Zhang Xiaofan softly chanted a few incantations, which immediately caused the Black Water Serpent to feel a sharp pain throughout its body, causing it to loosen its grip slightly.

However, after Zhang Xiaofan simply recited a few incantations to loosen the Black Water Serpent's power, he sighed softly and said...

"Stop it. It didn't kill you before, but it still took your freedom. Today, you've let it taste the fear of death. Let's call it even. Spare its life, and I'll give you your freedom."

Perhaps it was because his own star essence was a Chongming bird, or perhaps it was because his previous life was a Fenglai Qin (a type of zither), which was made of paulownia wood, that Zhang Xiaofan always had a special feeling for strange beasts of heaven and earth, especially phoenix-like divine birds like the yellow bird.

Moreover, the Blackwater Serpent has helped me out today, which can be considered as repaying the karma from the great battle in the Abyss of the Dead.

Upon hearing this, the Blackwater Serpent hesitated for a moment, while the Yellow Bird stared intently at Zhang Xiaofan with wide phoenix eyes, as if trying to etch that figure into the depths of its soul.

When Wanrenwang saw that the Black Water Serpent had stopped, he became anxious. If Zhang Xiaofan really got the Yellow Bird and had the Black Water Serpent by his side, even though Wanrenwang was very confident in his strength, he did not think he could fight three people at once.

In particular, this is the top of the Jianmu tree, the territory of the Yellow Bird, a spirit bird of the Nine Heavens.

"Black Serpent, don't listen to his lies. If you release the Yellow Bird, he won't admit it. What can you do then?"

Wanrenwang hurriedly spoke up, and as he spoke, he raised his hand and summoned the Fulong Cauldron, which flew up and transformed into a streak of light, hurtling towards Zhang Xiaofan.

Seeing that the Black Water Serpent was still hesitating, Zhang Xiaofan sighed softly and clasped his hands together.

The next moment, a dazzling golden light emanated from Zhang Xiaofan's body, and then a huge golden Buddha statue appeared above Zhang Xiaofan's head, enveloping him within it.

"Boom!"

The Dragon-Subduing Cauldron transformed into a crimson light and slammed heavily onto the golden body, producing a muffled sound like the tolling of a bell. Immediately afterward, the crimson ancient cauldron was blasted away.

But at the same time the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron flew out, a beam of blood-red light was spat out from the mouth of the golden Buddha statue, like a stream of essence blood, which landed on the Black Water Serpent and disappeared into it.

As the powerful blood energy surged into its body, the Blackwater Serpent clearly felt a warm current flowing within, and its injuries stabilized. The Yellow Bird also seemed to sense something, and withdrew its sharp claws from the Blackwater Serpent's body.

Seeing this, the Blackwater Serpent hesitated for a moment, but then slowly released its mouth and spat out the yellow bird.

Although the Blackwater Serpent is violent and ferocious, as a spiritual beast, it is not truly stupid.

Regardless of whether Wanrenwang might also try to manipulate him like the ruthless old man Zhang Xiaofan, the fact that he was being controlled by Zhang Xiaofan already left him with very little choice.

After killing the Yellow Bird, Zhang Xiaofan might be enraged and kill himself as well.

Even if they don't kill Huang Niao, at worst they'll still be controlled by Zhang Xiaofan. At worst, they can wait until Zhang Xiaofan dies and still gain their freedom.

"you!"

When Wanren saw that the Blackwater Serpent had actually released the Yellow Bird, he immediately became anxious.

The next moment, Wan Renwang used the Qilong Cauldron to smash it towards the yellow bird. He didn't care about life or death, as long as it was usable.

Just as the yellow bird was celebrating its narrow escape from death, a streak of blood suddenly attacked, and the familiar aura of death rushed towards it again. It tried to flap its wings to dodge, but having been bitten on the neck by the Black Water Serpent, it was barely alive and had no strength left to take flight.

But at that moment, a dark red sword light suddenly flashed and transformed into a human figure.

After the Taoist appeared, he suddenly slammed his hands down towards the blood-red ancient cauldron.

"Boom!"

He slapped his palms against the cauldron, producing a melodious bell-like sound that echoed through the heavens.

Under this immense force, Zhang Xiaofan was forced to stagger back several steps and coughed up a mouthful of blood.

The yellow bird stared blankly at the Taoist blocking its way, but suddenly felt a thick blood energy descend from the sky and merge into its body.

The yellow bird was startled and looked up, only to see a dark blue flute floating above it, with two beams of blood-red light descending from it. One beam merged into its own body, while the other merged into that damned black serpent.

Zhang Xiaofan stomped his foot and then exerted force with both arms, directly knocking the Fulong Cauldron back.

After blocking the attack of ten thousand people, Zhang Xiaofan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, glanced back at the yellow bird whose life force had stabilized, and then turned to look at the Black Water Serpent.

All that could be seen was the Blackwater Serpent's enormous eyes, glowing with an eerie green light, fixed intently on him, with a hint of fear in them.

Seeing this, Zhang Xiaofan couldn't help but sigh softly. He understood that perhaps the secret technique he had used earlier had reminded the Black Water Serpent of unpleasant memories.

The ruthless old ghost is no good person. Even if the Blackwater Serpent obeys, he will definitely make it suffer so that it will learn its lesson.

Without hesitation, Zhang Xiaofan saw the yellow bird get up from the ground and immediately formed a hand seal.

Soon, a special hand seal appeared in Zhang Xiaofan's hand. Without hesitation, Zhang Xiaofan raised his hand and slapped it, and the special hand seal shattered instantly.

(End of this chapter)