All Heavens: Starting with Little Li Flying Dagger

Chapter 158 The Wrathful Rooster Fights the Black Scorpion

The group continued on their way.

This time, the old herbalist led the Angry-Eyed Chicken at the front to prevent any poisonous creatures from appearing.

After walking a short distance, the Angry Sun Chicken suddenly became excited, making a "clucking" sound in its throat, and its pace noticeably quickened.

The experienced herbalist quickly warned, "Everyone be careful, it must have discovered a highly poisonous substance."

"Ooh ooh ooh~"

After traveling a while longer, the Angry-Eyed Chicken suddenly stretched its neck and crowed a few times, then rushed towards the roadside bushes, scratching and pecking at them.

"So many scorpions!"

Chen Yulou couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

He then shouted, "Quickly, those with torches, stand to the side; those without torches, stand in the middle!"

Under the torchlight, the swarms of scorpions receded like a receding tide.

It wasn't the torches that scared them away; they were afraid of the Angry-Eyed Chicken.

As the saying goes, one thing can subdue another.

Most people are afraid of poisonous insects such as centipedes and scorpions, after all, those things are poisonous, and being bitten is no joke, it could even be fatal.

However, roosters are natural enemies of poisonous insects such as centipedes and scorpions, which can be described as a form of superiority.

Firstly, in terms of size, roosters have an absolute advantage. Of course, this is not the most important factor. If we're talking about size advantage, wouldn't humans have an even greater advantage?

The most important thing is physical defense.

The rooster's body is covered with thick feathers, making it difficult for centipedes or scorpions to break through this barrier.

Although roosters have no feathers, their claws have a thick layer of keratin that is hard and tough, so hard that even a sharp scorpion's tail cannot pierce through them.

Therefore, roosters can freely trample on centipedes and scorpions.

Furthermore, a rooster's sharp beak can easily tear a scorpion apart, and coupled with its unique digestive system, it can swallow centipedes and scorpions without any problems.

Not to mention that the Angry-Eyed Rooster is a phoenix breed, and its fighting power is many times higher than that of an ordinary rooster. How could it not be afraid of these scorpions?

"It really is a precious chicken!"

One of the Unloading Ridge members couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Yes, with this precious rooster, we no longer need to fear the poisonous creatures in the underground palace."

The old herbalist said proudly, "My Baoji chicken isn't just good at dealing with poisonous creatures; even wild boars are no match for it."

Gu Yu laughed and said, "Old herbalist, this isn't your Baoji anymore. Don't forget you've already lost your bet."

"Well----"

The old herbalist looked embarrassed.

Partridge Whistle smiled and said, "It's alright. If it's willing to go back with the old gentleman, I won't stop it."

"Hiss~"

Just then, a sharp sound rang out.

The sound was so sharp that it seemed to pierce people's minds like steel needles. Except for a few people like Gu Yu and Partridge Whistle, most people couldn't help but cover their ears in pain.

Several disciples even fell to the ground, writhing in pain.

"Ooh ooh ooh~"

Fortunately, the Angry Rooster raised its neck and crowed in time, instantly suppressing the sharp cry.

"It's a huge scorpion!"

Gu Yu shouted.

"唳~"

Suddenly, the Angry Rooster let out a long, drawn-out crow, a sound that was completely unlike the crowing of a rooster, but rather resembled the cry of a phoenix from legend.

Immediately afterwards, the Angry-Eyed Rooster took to the air and flew ahead.

About ten feet ahead, there was a strangely shaped tree, and the ground beneath it was teeming with scorpions.

Hanging upside down on the tree trunk was a huge scorpion, its body bluish-black, resembling a pipa (a Chinese lute). Excluding its venomous tail, it was at least a meter long, and if you included its pincers and tail, it would be more than two meters long.

It must be a black scorpion demon to have grown this big.

"Hiss~"

Seeing the angry-eyed rooster pounce, the scorpion demon let out a hiss, not to be outdone.

"唳~"

The Angry Rooster let out another long cry and swooped down from the sky, its sharp claws reaching for the scorpion demon.

However, the scorpion demon wasn't stupid; it flew down from the tree trunk, causing the Angry Sun Chicken to miss its target.

Immediately afterwards, the scorpion demon leaped up and its sharp scorpion tail stabbed into the belly of the Angry Sun Chicken.

Although the Angry Sun Chicken was covered in golden feathers, the feathers on its belly were relatively soft, so it dared not be careless. With a sudden flap of its wings, it took off into the air again.

Just as the chicken and the scorpion were locked in combat, some smaller scorpions suddenly swarmed towards the group.

"Be careful!"

"Quickly, use torches—"

The group formed a circle and began killing or driving away the small scorpions.

"what!"

Soon after, another disciple also fell victim to the trick.

Gu Yu shouted, "Quickly, back up!"

As he spoke, he waved a cloth strip, creating a whooshing sound, like autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, instantly scattering a whole patch of them.

"what!"

Then, another scream rang out.

Immediately afterwards, another exclamation rang out.

The two disciples who were stung by the scorpions slowly turned into a pool of black water, a sight that sent chills down one's spine.

Chen Yulou was shocked: "Is this scorpion's venom so potent? Everyone, retreat quickly! Quick, spread the poison, spread the poison quickly!"

Several disciples carrying bags immediately grabbed handfuls of powder and sprinkled it on the ground.

This is a detoxifying powder made by mixing several medicinal ingredients such as lime and sulfur. It seems to be effective, keeping the little scorpions away.

"Be careful, I'm going to help."

Gu Yu quickly said something, then ran towards the Angry Rooster and the Scorpion Demon who were locked in fierce combat.

Seeing someone rushing towards them, the scorpion demon turned and charged at Gu Yu.

"I'll go help too."

Chen Yulou shouted and rushed over as well.

"when!"

At this moment, Gu Yu had already slashed at the scorpion demon with his sword. The sword struck the scorpion demon's hard venomous pincers, producing a crisp sound, like the clanging of metal.

If this were an ordinary person, the blade might have chipped on the spot. However, Gu Yu used his true energy, so the blade was undamaged, and he did manage to force the scorpion demon to take a step back.

However, this scorpion demon had cultivated for hundreds of years and reacted extremely quickly, its sharp scorpion tail curling back to sting Gu Yu.

Gu Yu dodged and slashed at him again.

"call!"

At this moment, the Angry-Eyed Rooster also pounced.

The scorpion demon quickly retreated a few steps, then its tail hook lashed out at the angry rooster.

Unexpectedly, the Angry Rooster was very agile. It flew diagonally in mid-air, avoiding the scorpion's tail, and then plunged down. Its sharp claws grabbed the hard shell on the scorpion demon's back and pulled hard. "Hiss!" The scorpion demon let out a piercing scream in pain.

With a single swipe, the Angry Rooster tore the Scorpion Demon's carapace apart, and blood mixed with countless baby scorpions gushed out.

Kill it while it's sick!

Gu Yu leaped up and swiftly plunged the knife into the wound on the scorpion demon's back.

"Bang!"

Then a dull sound rang out.

It turned out that the scorpion demon's sharp scorpion tail was curling back to sting Gu Yu. Gu Yu quickly slapped out a palm and used the momentum to retreat to the side, without even having time to draw his knife.

Taking advantage of the scorpion demon's weakened state, the Angry-Eyed Rooster swooped down again and pecked open the scorpion's head—