Eternal Life from Talisman Painting

"Crack!"

The array barrier developed cracks; not only had this array trapped the Tier Three demon beast before, but it was also reaching its limit.

In that instant of sudden action, neither Lin Chang’an nor Hu Jin hesitated in the slightest.

"Go!"

Talismans poured out with a thunderous roar, while the Dense Mist Five Elements Array fully operated, producing thick mist that also masked divine sense.

However, the moment the fog appeared, the barrier instantly expanded, and the next moment, the three of them were trapped inside the array.

"Damn it, those despicable guys have hidden tricks up their sleeves!"

The Dense Mist Five Elements Array, with the hidden trick meant for external use, ended up being deployed.

Lin Chang’an and Hu Jin hurled down the pseudo Tier Three array and fled without looking back.

The three left inside the array, with Long Feng as the leader, were left fuming, with Long Feng himself turning blue with anger.

"Good! Good! Very good!"

The fake pill cultivator, Elder Li, was also furious, having been deceived by two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Moments later!

Finally, with a crashing sound, the array shattered.

"Young Master!"

As the dense fog dissipated, seeing the two who had long since fled, the Young Master Long Feng couldn’t help but laugh angrily.

"I originally wanted to recruit these two, but now I must kill them!"

It was utterly humiliating. Long Feng usually appeared arrogant and relied on fake pill elders to intimidate opponents into submission under Five Dragons Island.

But these two fled, not giving him any chance to display his influence.

The three pursued without any hesitation.

Elder Li, the fake pill cultivator, wore a greedy expression.

Against only two Foundation Establishment cultivators, all those resources would be at hand.

The promised turtle shell was no longer relevant; the prey was killed by someone else.

In such a case, naturally, whoever is swiftest claims the prize.

Of course, he wasn’t foolish. The demon core would be left for the Young Master; surely the other treasures wouldn’t be asked of him now?

...

Despite the delay with the array, the pursuing fake pill cultivator maintained a clear advantage.

"Old Lin, the opponent has a fake pill cultivator using escape light spells. We’ll be caught eventually."

"Escape to the Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea!"

Hu Jin cursed under his breath, feeling terribly unlucky. They were merely hunting a demon beast, yet now they were being chased by a fake pill cultivator.

Luckily, they had a premeditated escape plan, being alert.

Hu Jin lamented the loss of the array, feeling the heavy cost.

As Lin Chang’an passed by the retreat path, he retrieved the hidden array.

After all, the opponents had reinforcements, and relying on the array to kill the opponent on the spot could lead to being surrounded.

However, Lin Chang’an maintained a cold expression, for as they fled, he had already released the Phoenix Cry Bird.

Pursuing him?

They don’t know who hunts whom!

...

Among the three pursuing, Elder Li, with his fake pill cultivation, used spells to bring the other two along.

"Elder Li, I only want the demon core this time; the rest is yours."

Hearing Long Feng’s words, Elder Li was secretly delighted, though he maintained the demeanor of a sage.

"Don’t worry, Young Master, these two won’t get far!"

This entire scene watched by Rong was taken in silently; he was just an inconspicuous minor character.

This fact filled him with discontent and determination.

He swore to reach core formation and never let the Long Family disregard him again.

Elder Li was inwardly jubilant.

"This outing has turned out profitable; finally, some losses can be recuperated."

While Elder Li was secretly pleased, a golden light suddenly appeared ahead, rushing towards him.

"Not good!"

Elder Li hastily circulated his mana, placing his magical treasure before him, but the terrifying golden light whizzed past.

He saw it!

In the next moment, his eyes widened!

"Splat!"

Blood splattered, staining his mana shield with blood.

Yet among the three, one was now missing.

This Young Master Long Feng had bewilderment in his eyes, but at that moment, he was plunging from the sky, seeing Elder Li’s shock and Rong’s disbelief.

In the following moment, he plunged into darkness, his head plopping into the sea.

Until death, Long Feng didn’t realize he was dead, despite his armor and body refining.

However, the Phoenix Cry Bird’s full-force attack, with a wisp of golden flame in its beak, instantly melted his armor upon contact.

"Young Master!"

Rong was filled with dread, staring in terror at the missing member among the three.

"Heavens! A Tier Three Great Demon actually ambushed..."

Elder Li also understood, his eyes widening. Finished!

It’s all over!

The Young Master was gone!

If he returned now, the Long family wouldn’t spare him.

A Phoenix Cry resounded from afar, with the Phoenix Cry Bird exultant, holding the opponent’s storage bag in its beak.

"Thank you, fellow Daoists, for helping me kill the Long family thief!"

The Phoenix Cry Bird shrieked, spitting out human words, stating the sentence as instructed by its master.

After saying this, the Phoenix Cry Bird hurried away excitedly, continuing its flight.

"Master instructed: whether or not it succeeds, flee after one strike. But this time, what an achievement."

The Phoenix Cry Bird greedily sniffed the storage bag, sensing delicious items within.

Yet as the Phoenix Cry Bird left, it left two people in a daze in the wind.

Especially the last sentence had a tremendous impact.

"Rong, my young friend!"