leonardwarren Chapter 53 Powerless Zhang Tian
Chapter 53 Powerless Zhang Tian
Thunder crackled, and flames rose everywhere.
The former houses are long gone, replaced by collapsed walls, broken black tiles, and overgrown weeds.
Amidst the ruins of withered trees, scraps of cloth, and broken bricks, lay a man covered in blood and wounds.
There were also four mummified corpses scattered around it.
Boom!
The violent explosion sent dust flying everywhere, and also jolted the unconscious Fang Hongxuan awake. He quickly got up and cautiously looked around.
However, apart from the broken walls and ruins, the place was completely silent.
Fang Hongxuan naturally couldn't remember what happened after he fainted, but when he looked at the four skeletons, he frowned and didn't know what to say.
The broken staff next to the nearest skeleton already identified him.
The expected pain did not come; instead, Fang Hongxuan felt a faint sense of comfort, as a strange warmth spread through his limbs and bones.
Even the vital energy and blood that had been used to escape were now replenished, and there was even a feeling of fullness.
However, behind Fang Hongxuan's back, which he could not see, there were faint, blurry figures formed by wisps of blood energy.
It held a sword in one hand and a rope in the other. Its blue-faced, fanged face displayed a twisted expression that blended ferocity and compassion.
Without a second thought, Fang Hongxuan picked up Cuo Jin and rushed towards the center where the electricity had been flying and the explosions had been deafening.
...
The giant tree that once stood in the center of Shenmu Village now appears extremely pitiful and desolate.
The tangled tree roots have all withered, and the tree trunks, which resemble city walls, are now just embers left from the scorching flames.
The once towering canopy of trees was now completely withered and yellow, with only patches of green remaining as embellishments.
A three-foot-high hole was dug out from under the half-embered, half-withered branches.
A faint croaking sound could be heard coming from the darkness below.
Beside the cave entrance stood an extremely stiff figure.
With a livid and bloodless face, Niu Yixuan was digging with all his might at the tree bark, which was comparable to refined iron.
Its jagged claws were already a bloody mess, and its bare bones, covered in wood chips, were exposed.
Strangely, although his body was found in the act of logging and digging, his face was filled with immense resentment.
Her cold eyes never left Tian Guangzu.
Tian Guangzu ignored it, he just stared quietly into the deep tree hole.
His face still held a hint of longing, as if he were thinking of something wonderful, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
At first, his face only flushed slightly, but when he faintly heard the croaking of the toad, he became even more excited and burst into unrestrained laughter.
The remaining tattooed, black-clad thugs kept a watchful eye on their surroundings, ready to attack at the slightest sign of trouble.
Chen Qinghe and Jian Shiqing, who were lying on the eaves, were observing the giant tree's movements through the gaps with solemn expressions.
Not knowing how to approach the giant tree, the two secretly followed it for a long time before finally stumbling and making their way to this place.
"Could you carry that Rakshasa over here?"
Jian Shiqing pointed at Niu Yixuan, who was digging diligently, but did not say anything.
Chen Qinghe first shook his head slightly, then nodded gently.
This means he could do it, but only with great difficulty.
The duration is uncertain; it could be one breath, two breaths, three breaths, or even worse, you might suffer a backlash as soon as you turn around.
If Niu Yixuan had no malicious intent, it would be fine; the only side effects would be coughing up a few more mouthfuls of blood, dizziness, nausea, and other insignificant symptoms.
However, it is a demon that attacks people, and if not handled properly, it can lead to the immediate reunion of father and son.
...
A toad the size of a millstone darted out of the tree hole in a few steps.
Its body was dark with a greenish sheen, its back was covered in bumps, and thin streams of transparent liquid oozed from its venom sac.
What's most peculiar is that it only has three legs!
"This is the Three-Legged Poison Toad, truly extraordinary."
The three-clawed poisonous toad first surveyed its surroundings, then fixed its gaze on Niu Yixuan.
"That's right, these are the supplements I specially prepared for you."
"By consuming it, you can greatly replenish the essence and blood that this tree has drained from you."
"If you have no ability to protect yourself and die from the Five Poisons Gu Refining Technique, then I will be in a real bind."
Tian Guangzu looked at the venomous creature, which exuded danger, with great satisfaction.
The toad's tongue, like a thunderclap, pierced the surrounding air, making it buzz.
The tongue, which resembled a tentacle, swept straight towards Niu Yixuan.
"I will stop them from doing whatever they want, and I will make sure that what they don't want to see happens."
With bloodshot eyes, Chen Qinghe stared intently at the Rakshasa that was about to be swept away.
"Chen Qinghe, what are you doing...?"
Jian Shiqing seemed to have seen through Chen Qinghe's plan. He didn't care about being exposed and rebuked him sternly.
"come out!"
Arrows gleaming coldly shot out, and the rooftop where the two were standing was pierced by a barrage of crossbow bolts.
"The corpse carrier!"
The three-clawed poisonous toad's thick tongue easily pierced the branches of the giant tree, and as it rolled back, it also carried away the broken branches and twigs.
It slowly turned around and stared intently at the location where Chen Qinghe and Jian Shiqing were.
At the same time, Chen Qinghe felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, with a chilling and terrifying yin energy constantly surging into his body.
Without turning around, Chen Qinghe could feel the icy chill that was so close at hand.
The reason that had been lost due to anger was completely calmed down.
A wave of intense regret washed over him, followed by a complete sense of relief.
"Well, at least we fought back..."
In fact, it's not his fault; the combined age of his two lifetimes is only forty-three years.
Having never experienced familial love, Chen Qinghe cherishes the restrained yet profound paternal love all the more.
The mastermind behind all this was right before his eyes; how could he not be furious? How could he not be furious!
In just a moment, Chen Qinghe felt his vision go black, and blood gushed from his mouth and nose. He was about to fall.
With a stern face, Jian Shiqing remained silent and instead kicked Luo Sha.
To everyone's surprise, the poorly made sutures broke.
The severed head, wrapped in black talismans, crashed to the ground.
"Oh no!"
The sharp spear thrust fiercely at the Rakshasa, but it couldn't even penetrate half an inch.
Jian Shiqing decisively abandoned his gun and retreated, completely giving up his plan to rescue Chen Qinghe.
The person and the corpse were extremely close together, which made the situation extremely difficult to handle.
If Fang Hongxuan were here, Jian Shiqing would do anything to save him, even at the cost of his life.
But that person was just Chen Qinghe, who acted on his own initiative.
Not to mention that the three of them were just strangers who met by chance.
Jian Shiqing has a clear conscience.
The crossbow bolts that were constantly swarming in the distance were all deflected by Rakshasa's indestructible corpse.
"Quickly, get the body back!"
Tian Guangzu's eyes were bloodshot and he looked like a mad tiger. His bloodshot eyes were wide open to the extreme.
In the blink of an eye, he experienced the feeling of falling from heaven to hell.
This was an outcome that Tian Guangzu could not accept under any circumstances.
The lazy three-clawed poisonous toad took long strides and leaped forward, closing in on the man and the corpse in just three leaps.
A leaping poisonous toad, a charging tattooed bandit, and a headless demon right at your doorstep.
Even with his extensive experience and numerous battles, Jian Shiqing felt powerless and exhausted.
"I'm really going to die here this time... It's a pity I haven't been able to repay Jian Mou's great kindness..."
Jian Shiqing had completely given up resistance and was simply waiting for death to come...