Chapter 1346 - 1341: Setting Up the Formation
All along, Lin Chuan never had a refined taste in beauty, but he still had some understanding of it. However, upon seeing the lotus pond not far ahead, the fatigue in his eyes faded a bit, as did his vigilant heart.
Lin Chuan moved forward, intending to rest by the lotus pond and breathe in the fresh scent of the lotus flowers.
He quickly reached the pond, a field of emerald green lotuses and vibrant blossoms made Lin Chuan feel very comfortable.
But just then, he noticed a drop of fresh blood underfoot, and Lin Chuan's expression changed drastically. The quiet pond water suddenly made a sound, and a shadow appeared, fiercely biting toward Lin Chuan.
"Demon Python!" Lin Chuan's expression changed, and his palms instantly launched out. True Qi immediately formed into shape, and a beam of light shot toward the emerging black python, followed by his retreating figure.
A loud noise spread across the water surface, and the pond surface violently oscillated.
The enormous black python's body crashed onto the pond's surface, creating a splash several feet high.
With one move, Lin Chuan repelled the python, his heart quickly calmed down, indicating that the python was not as powerful as perceived.
The black python, hit by his strike, gushed out blood and suddenly lunged toward Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan's gaze focused slightly; despite the python posing a threat, taking it down proved challenging.
The black python hissed, charging at Lin Chuan. Its jaws opened wide, spraying streams of black venom toward Lin Chuan.
Without thinking, Lin Chuan dodged to the side, aware of the venom's potent and corrosive nature. Indeed, as he evaded, the black venom landed on the ground with a sizzling sound.
By now, Lin Chuan had already charged at the python. Seeing Lin Chuan approaching, the python opened its jaws to bite down.
Lin Chuan gathered True Qi and kicked the python's belly fiercely.
Under the massive force, the python's huge body retreated rapidly. Lin Chuan tapped the ground, stepped out, and turned with folded palms, raising his hand to strike the python.
A powerful energy condensed in mid-air, transforming into a blade of light, slashing down on the python.
Feeling the violent oscillation of the surrounding air, the python uttered a whimper, more frightened than furious.
It rushed towards the bottom of the pool, yet it was sluggish, as the rapidly descending blade emitted a sharp sound, severely striking the python.
Thud...
The black python's body was slashed with a terrifying wound, Lin Chuan dashed forward and kicked the python just as it was about to submerge.
The python crashed heavily to the ground. Lin Chuan landed and delivered a powerful kick, separating the python's head from its body.
Lin Chuan clapped his hands, looked around, and kicked the python's body into the pool.
Having dealt with the python, he barely walked a few minutes forward when the sound of fighting reached him.
Lin Chuan halted behind a large stone, carefully peeking forward. Before him was a stone wall, a waterfall cascading down to form a pool below, surrounded by a vast grassy area. On the grass, five figures in red clothing were surrounding a maiden in white.
When Lin Chuan's sight fell upon the maiden, his body stiffened, eyes filled with disbelief. His expression changed dramatically, an overwhelming killing intent erupted from his eyes, his fists clenched tightly, and True Qi circulated within, releasing a powerful aura!
"Who's there?!" The five red-clad youths on the grass slightly changed their expressions as the powerful aura emanated from Lin Chuan. They shouted, locking their senses onto Lin Chuan.
"Your executioner!" Lin Chuan stepped forward, his gaze icy and intent on killing.
The leader's expression changed slightly, sensing the danger from Lin Chuan's powerful aura.
"Haha, what arrogance! Kid, heroics won't save the beauty, not like this! With your pitiful skills, it's as easy as crushing an ant!" A red-clad youth sneered.
Lin Chuan's pupils narrowed, his hands glowed blue. He didn't immediately attack but instead gazed at the white-clad maiden. Her stunning visage was pale, her lips stained with blood, clutching a sword, her trembling physique showing the strain!
"All of you, die!" Lin Chuan turned coldly towards the red-clad youths, unleashing an immense killing intent. He'd never felt such urge to kill before!
"Haha... telling us to die? Such bravado!"
"Do you know who we are? Do you think your skills make you invincible?"
"Haha, what a joke, even dreaming of heroism!"
The five red-clad youths sneered at Lin Chuan's words, eyes filled with disdain.
"Xiao Xue, move aside." Lin Chuan turned to the maiden, spoke softly.
It turned out this maiden wasn't anyone else but Murong Xue, who'd recently betrayed Lin Chuan.
For Murong Xue, Lin Chuan actually didn't hold much blame in his heart; he knew that the reason Murong Xue betrayed him was probably for some unavoidable reasons.
"Brother Lin, be careful!" Murong Xue's pale face showed a faint smile, still so beautiful.
Lin Chuan nodded slightly, seeing Murong Xue's smile, he sighed softly in his heart.
"Min Lang, watch that little girl; after we capture this kid later, let him see how that chick can be enjoyed by our brothers..." The leader said to a red-clothed young man beside him.
"Yes!" The red-clothed young man named Min Lang nodded and rushed towards Murong Xue.
However, as he moved, Lin Chuan also acted. He threw a fierce punch towards that red-clothed young man.
Lin Chuan's punch was both fast and fierce. Seeing this, the red-clothed young man's face suddenly changed, and he hurriedly circulated his True Qi to defend.
But, his defense was futile. What these red-clothed youths had done before had already stirred up the greatest killing intent in his heart, so he would not show mercy in his actions! The young man spat out a mouthful of blood and was heavily thrown to the ground.
Breathless and lifeless, at this moment, the four youths beside him could no longer laugh, as they showed expressions of shock and anger in their eyes.
Murong Xue was slightly surprised to see Lin Chuan kill Min Lang, who was at the peak of the Yellow Rank, with a single blow, but she knew Lin Chuan's strength, although she hadn't expected it to be so formidable.
"Gui Tou, Gui Bai, Ye Lang, give it your all, I want to break this kid's bones piece by piece!" Quickly, that leader named Bi Ji reacted and said to the three beside him.
"Yes!" The three said in unison, then rushed fiercely towards Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan's eyes showed no fear, only killing intent! Three crimson shadows rushed at Lin Chuan, and with a single-foot pivot, Lin Chuan's figure floated forward.
Lin Chuan immediately struck. Against these people, he had no intention of showing mercy. A sky-blue light burst forth, blasting towards the three charging figures.
Facing the powerful force transmitted by Lin Chuan's palms, Gui Tou, Gui Bai, and Ye Lang showed grave expressions in their eyes.
They each formed strange hand seals, as strange forces appeared in the air.
Boom, boom, boom...
The two forces collided, creating a huge sound.
The force knocked back the trio, Gui Tou, Gui Bai, and Ye Lang. Lin Chuan forcibly dissipated the impact of the clash and charged forward again, rushing straight at Ye Lang in the distance.
Ye Lang, with his low cultivation, already spat out a mouthful of blood. Seeing Lin Chuan rushing towards him, terror appeared in Ye Lang's eyes.
"Brother Ji, save me!" Terror filled Ye Lang's eyes as he called out to Bi Ji beside him.
"Useless!" Furious, Bi Ji cursed.
He too charged out, intending to intercept Lin Chuan's attack on Ye Lang. But how could Lin Chuan let him go? Seeing Bi Ji make a move, Lin Chuan utilized his True Qi, rushed forward fiercely, and kicked hard at Ye Lang, who was running ahead. At this moment, Bi Ji charged over, and Ye Lang collided into his arms.
Struck by Lin Chuan's kick, Ye Lang spat out a mouthful of blood and died instantly.
The spray of blood splattered right onto Bi Ji's face. With blood running down his face, he looked terrifyingly grim.
"Damn you, kid, I'm going to tear you apart alive!" Bi Ji roared, then rushed fiercely towards Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan still coldly watched all of this. Seeing Bi Ji charging at him, a serious expression appeared in his eyes.
Bi Ji, his face twisted with malice, bit the tip of his tongue and spat out a mouthful of blood, which instantaneously transformed into a giant blood-colored shadow in mid-air.
"Kill him!" Bi Ji pointed at Lin Chuan, shouting. That blood-colored shadow rushed towards Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan's eyes focused. He could feel the danger from that blood shadow.
The blood shadow lunged suddenly, and several blood-red light arrows shot towards Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan's figure moved; he unleashed a dozen consecutive Mountain-Cleaving Punches. Amidst the loud noise, the punches dispelled all the blood-red light.
A faintly golden light spun in the air and ferociously crashed into that blood-red shadow.
With a violent clash, the blood-red shadow was torn apart by the Heavenly Gang Seal. Bi Ji's expression suddenly changed, and his eyes bulged.
"Deploy the formation!" He shouted loudly and was the first to charge forward.
The nearby Gui Tou and Gui Bai had already reacted, slicing their wrists and letting blood flow out. The trio surrounded Lin Chuan, and as their True Qi surged, the spilled blood fused together.
"Evil Star Formation!" Bi Ji shouted, and the fused blood emitted a red glow. Then, beams of red light appeared, enveloping Lin Chuan.
