Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 89: Capture the thief first and capture the king first

Thinking of this, Li Xiangming felt deep remorse.

He didn't regret bringing Nie Rong out; he regretted that he should have had more ways to conceal Nie Rong's identity.

But he didn't use any of them.

Since obtaining the evil green robe, he has had an incredibly smooth few years, even to the point of being complacent.

The caution they once exercised in Green Cloud Cave has been forgotten.

"Li Xiangming, Li Xiangming, the patriarch praised you for your intelligence, yet you are so arrogant. How can you ever achieve great things in the future?"

Li Xiangming clenched his fists and reflected deeply on his actions.

Of course, he didn't show it at all on the surface.

Because he represents the Li family, Nie Rong's existence is wrong, and it must be made right.

"Fellow Daoist Geng invited me here because you want to fight me to the death?"

Li Xiangming looked at Geng Shiheng with a cold expression, knowing that Geng Shiheng was the one in charge.

Upon hearing this, Geng Shiheng's expression became conflicted.

The Geng family sent him here, not to cause a rift with the Li family.

But how could we just let Nie Rong go?

Just as he was at a loss for what to do, Geng Shizhe made his move again.

With a leap, the strongman ghost instantly soared into the air, clasped his hands together, and attempted to flatten Li Xiangming and Nie Rongqi.

The other four ghosts followed closely behind.

Seeing this, Li Xiangming no longer backed down. He rose into the sky again, his fingers forming hand seals, and swirling mist appeared—it was the Mist Manipulation Technique.

The Mist Manipulation Technique had a wide range and quickly encompassed Li Xiangming and Nie Rong.

Unable to see the two figures, Geng Shizhe immediately called out, "Dahuang, come back!"

"Dahuang" was indeed the strongman ghost. Upon hearing its master's voice, it quickly turned around, wanting to return to its master's side.

However, in an instant, Nie Rong emerged from the mist, pointed with both hands, and "Surprising Rain" flashed through the body of the strongman ghost like lightning.

But the Hercules Demon was completely unafraid, and the bowl-sized wound was slowly healing.

"Even magic can't destroy it?"

Li Xiangming frowned. It was normal that the strongman ghost was not made of flesh and blood, so sharp weapons could not hurt it.

But a weapon imbued with magic is different; magic can destroy most things, including ghosts.

But the five ghosts of the Geng family are clearly not ordinary.

Li Xiangming couldn't help but think of the hunchbacked man from the Mang Sect, whose ghost soldiers weren't afraid of Li Qianshi's fire magic back then.

"Catch the thief first and capture the king first."

Compared to the overwhelming number of ghost soldiers lurking around the hunchbacked man, the number of ghosts from the Geng family's five paths was significantly smaller.

Li Xiangming immediately made a decision and urged the white mist to quickly spread towards Geng Shizhe.

"Ah."

Geng Shizhe looked disdainful. The strongman ghost was slower, but the other four ghosts had already returned to his side, wanting to kill him.
Isn't that a bit too naive?
But just as this thought crossed his mind, the soil beneath Geng Shiheng's feet suddenly softened, and seven or eight streams of water burst forth, threatening to engulf him.

When was the spell cast?

Geng Shizhe was startled and quickly retreated, breaking free of the water prison.

However, the water that could not be contained turned into water snakes and chased after them.

"Go away!"

Geng Shizhe shouted, and the second batch of five ghosts jumped out from his side. Their ten hands actually tore the pursuing water stream apart.

"Good means."

Li Xiangming exclaimed in admiration.

Just as Geng Shizhe was about to make a sarcastic remark, a cool breeze swept by, and Nie Rong appeared behind him without hesitation, his sword still wielding the blade.

"Qiang!"

"The Netherworld Protection Spell?"

Upon seeing the almost solidified black mist behind Geng Shizhe's head, Li Xiangming's expression changed drastically.

The Li family has the Flying Flame Wheel, and the Geng family naturally has its own signature skill.

This Netherworld Protection Incantation is a secret technique unique to the Geng family.

Its black mist defense may not be the strongest, but it is formed almost instantly, which is unexpected.

The Geng family members also frequently used this technique to turn the tables and kill their enemies.

Sure enough, the "surpation rain" was deflected.

A little devil emerged from behind Geng Shizhe, his withered hand piercing through Nie Rong's body.

Nie Rong staggered back two steps, his left hand instinctively grabbing the little devil, wanting to throw him away.

But the little devil persisted in not letting go, even clinging his body to Nie Rong.

"go to hell!"

Geng Shizhe turned around and saw this scene, then grinned maliciously.

The little demon, named the Heart-Eating Demon, would slowly hollow out Nie Rong's abdomen until it found and devoured his heart. However, after regaining his balance, Nie Rong's expression remained unchanged.

Ignoring the possession by the Heart-Eating Demon, he continued to attack Geng Shizhe with his sword in his right hand.

"Shizhe, be careful!"

Geng Shiheng, who was watching from the sidelines, was startled and couldn't help but shout.

The Netherworld Protection Spell cannot be used a second time in a short period of time.

He had experienced Nie Rong's cultivation and skills firsthand, and once he got close, Geng Shizhe, being a ghost cultivator, would definitely be no match for him.

Without the protection of the Five Paths Ghosts, they wouldn't even be able to withstand a single blow.

Geng Shizhe was well aware of this, but he never expected that Nie Rong would trade his life for his.

"Idiot's dream!"

Geng Shizhe sneered, and the third batch of five ghosts emerged.

The five ghosts of the Geng family are fewer in number than the ghost soldiers of ordinary ghost cultivators, but they are still far more numerous than can be counted in a single palm.

Moreover, there are many types of Five Paths Ghosts to choose from, which can be combined in various ways, resulting in complex tactics that are simply beyond the capabilities of ordinary cultivators.

Li Xiangming hadn't expected Geng Shizhe to have so many tricks up his sleeve, with the Five Ghosts appearing one after another. He immediately roared, "Take this!"

Countless waves surged and rose higher and higher.

Li Xiangming rode the waves, like a celestial deity, exuding a majestic aura.

"not good."

Geng Shizhe had a bad feeling. He had heard that the Li family was famous for their magic, and it was indeed true.

Such a large-scale spell was simply too much for the Five Paths Ghosts to withstand.

Thinking of this, Geng Shizhe used his escape technique to quickly ascend into the air, dodging the killing moves of Nie Rong and Li Xiangming.

However, when he reached the top of the sky, the so-called towering waves vanished instantly.

"Illusion?"

Geng Shizhe's expression changed.

Suddenly he remembered something and hurriedly shouted, "Shiheng, be careful!"

Upon hearing this, Geng Shiheng, who was about to step forward to help, paused for a moment, then realized what was happening and quickly retreated.

But how could he escape Li Xiangming's carefully prepared trap?
Almost instantly, Li Xiangming appeared behind him.

"Netherworld Protection Spell!"

Geng Shiheng hurriedly used the Geng family's secret technique to block Li Xiangming's fatal blow.

At the same time, in the same way, a little devil with a red face and white hair emerged from his back.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiangming's eyes turned cold. If it weren't for Nie Rong's example, he might have fallen into the trap.

But now, having anticipated this, he brandished a short ruler and slapped it hard on the red-faced brat.

Instantly, the red-faced little devil was struck dumb, frozen in place.

Li Xiangming also successfully approached Geng Shiheng and grabbed him by the throat.

Capture the thief first and capture the king!
Geng Shiheng is the real king.

"The Frightening Wood?"

Geng Shiheng was unwilling to give up, and despite the pain in his throat, he uttered these words.

“Take the brat back, or Geng Shiheng will die here today.”

Li Xiangming ignored him and spoke coldly to Geng Shizhe.

Geng Shizhe never expected that Shiheng would be subdued in just a moment, and his face turned extremely ugly.

Just as he was about to speak, Li Xiangming suddenly increased the pressure, and Geng Shiheng's face turned purple.

"stop!"

Geng Shizhe hurriedly shouted and waved, signaling the Heart-Eating Ghost to jump off Nie Rong.

When Geng Shizhe saw that the Heart Eater had returned empty-handed, his expression became even more unpleasant.

How many breaths?
The Heart-Eating Demon failed to remove Nie Rong's heart?
Little did he know that Nie Rong was a puppet. To ensure the puppet's combat effectiveness, Madam Zhen had arranged many artificial skeletons around his heart, and these artificial skeletons were engraved with runes.

If it is not destroyed by magic, the heart-eating demon can dig for another day and night, but it will not be able to remove the heart.

Of course, Nie Rong would also die from the failure of other organs.

Seeing that Nie Rong had escaped, Li Xiangming quickly beckoned him to his side.

This Geng Shizhe is very difficult to deal with; even Nie Rong suffered a great loss from him.

In a contest of magical power, Nie Rong is worth two of them.

However, the methods of ghost cultivators are unreasonable. Whether it is the hunchbacked man's overwhelming ghost soldiers or Geng Shizhe's five ghosts with different functions, they cannot be defeated by magic power and spells.

It was only because Li Xiangming bought a piece of "Soul-Startling Wood" at the Changyang Valley market and entrusted it to Li Qianwang to forge this "Soul-Startling Ruler" that he was able to subdue Geng Shiheng by surprise.

Seeing that Nie Rong was still alive, and that Geng Shiheng had fallen into enemy hands.

Geng Shizhe was so angry his nose was crooked.

Of course, he was more worried that Li Xiangming would kill him, and threatened, "If you dare to lay a hand on Shiheng, the Geng family will definitely kill you."

(End of this chapter)