Chapter 85
“They’re starting to get closer… looks like they’re about to make their move.”
After traveling about twenty-some li from the market, and receiving word from the rear that the trailing cultivator was preparing to strike, Qi Ping immediately ducked into a thicket of trees by the roadside.
He swiftly released his combat swarm, numbering over two thousand strong, along with the Yang Fire Crow.
Although he had lost over three hundred High-Speed Cutter Bees during the fight with the Demon Insect King, his combined forces of Venomous Bees, Ink-Armor Bees, and High-Speed Cutter Bees still totaled more than two thousand.
Next, Qi Ping used his Wildshape ability to transform into an Ink-Armor Bee and blended into the swarm.
For Qi Ping, transforming into the defensively strong Ink-Armor Bee was suitable for commanding battles, while the fast High-Speed Cutter Bee was better for escaping.
Once the bee swarm and the Yang Fire Crow were deployed, Qi Ping didn’t hesitate. He immediately ordered the swarm to reverse direction and charge back, surrounding the Qi Refining eighth-level cultivator who had been following him.
Now, Qi Ping got a clear look at the pursuer.
“Why is he dressed in black robes again? Well, I suppose it’s normal for this kind of shady business. Looks like a decent magical artifact though…”