CHAPTER 399: CHAPTER 236: CULTIVATION STABILIZED, TARGETED

Only loose cultivators would act this way!

He speculated that this person should be a fortunate loose cultivator who stumbled upon an opportunity.

That means the opponent is at his mercy!

An early stage Level Three demon beast is already immensely valuable, and combined with the worth of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, it’s enough to make a significant profit.

Upon this thought, his heart grew even more excited.

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Five days later, Xu Ping finally secretly left the inn.

Along the way, he cleverly changed several identities once more, just like a fish swimming through a crowd, leaving Luoyun Immortal City without a trace.

In a hidden altitude in the sky, amidst an ordinary-looking white cloud, a hook-nosed man had been closely watching Xu Ping’s movements.

When Xu Ping finally stepped out of the city gate, a hint of cruelty appeared in the hook-nosed man’s eyes, and he muttered to himself: "Little mouse, you finally dared to come out!"

The words were filled with greed and ruthlessness.

After speaking, he hesitated not at all to unfold his form and followed like a phantom.

After leaving Luoyun Immortal City, Xu Ping unleashed an escape technique far surpassing that of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, transforming into a streak of light flying far ahead.

At the same time, his Divine Sense spread out like an invisible net, constantly vigilant of any movements behind him.

Actually, with his ability, he could exert full power to escape the pursuit directly, but since someone was tracking him, he naturally wanted to let the opponent know that "the pot is forged of iron!"

An hour later, Xu Ping sensed the aura of an early-stage Golden Core cultivator from not far behind.

With this detection, Xu Ping’s last trace of worry also dissipated.

After all, if it were a middle or late-stage Golden Core cultivator, it would be truly troublesome to deal with, but facing an early-stage Golden Core cultivator, he was confident and assured!

However, to lure the enemy deeper, he pretended to flee in panic, even accelerating his escape technique.

Seeing Xu Ping’s frantic escape, a sinister smile spread across the hook-nosed man’s face.

He quickly formed seals with both hands, and rays of spiritual power flickered at his fingertips.

With the spell cast, a powerful surge erupted from his body, pursuing Xu Ping at a speed far exceeding his own.

In his eyes, a Foundation Establishment cultivator and an early-level-three demon beast posed no threat to him.

Thus, the two continued their chase for more than ten kilometers before Xu Ping felt the distance was sufficient.

Suddenly, Xu Ping stopped, hovering steadily in mid-air.

His expression calm, sweeping away any previous panic.

Immediately, with a thought, he released the Water Lake Rat from the spirit beast pouch.

Instantly, a powerful demonic power wave spread out.

Once the Water Lake Rat appeared, it stood majestically beside Xu Ping, its nearly four-zhang body emitting the dignity of a third-level demon beast.

Its purple-blue fur shimmered with a mysterious luster under the sunlight, its limbs strong and powerful, like a moving mountain.

"What’s this? Ready to fight to the death?"

The hook-nosed man was momentarily stunned seeing Xu Ping suddenly stop and release his demon pet, then reacted with a cold smirk.

"Go, kill him!" Xu Ping calmly commanded.

"Roar!!"

Upon hearing Xu Ping’s command, the Water Lake Rat roared at the hook-nosed man, exploding a wave of fierce demonic power, and red and blue spiritual light surged from its body.

Buzz!

A blue water ball and a scorching purple fire formed in front of the Water Lake Rat’s mouth, the pressure of a third-level demon filled the air!

In the next instant.

Bam!

The blue water ball and scorching purple fire shot out like twin meteors from the Water Lake Rat’s mouth, spiraling through the air towards the hook-nosed man!

"What!"

Witnessing this, the hook-nosed man’s previously calm expression instantly changed, his eyes bulged with disbelief.

He never expected a demon beast that had just broken through to the third level to wield an attack of such magnitude.

It might not be much inferior to some seasoned third-level demon beasts!

However, although the Water Lake Rat’s attack surprised the hook-nosed man, he did not panic.

Momentarily, as the blue water ball and scorching purple fire approached like meteors, he calmly summoned a wooden bell.

The wooden bell swirled up with the wind, expanding rapidly to a size of ten zhang, shielding the hook-nosed man securely within.

Boom!

Instantly, the blue water ball and scorching purple fire smashed into the wooden bell, erupting a deafening roar throughout the heavens and earth.

The wooden bell shook violently under this fierce impact, the runes on its surface flashing wildly, seemingly fighting desperately to withstand the terrifying attack.

The hook-nosed man hid within the large bell, his expression serious, hands forming rapid seals, his mouth reciting spells, steadily infusing spiritual power into the bell to maintain its defense.

Fortunately, in the end, the wooden bell managed to barely withstand the Water Lake Rat’s formidable strike.

Seeing this, the hook-nosed man exhaled a sigh of relief, but a hint of malice flashed in his eyes.

"Bind!"

He quickly formed seals with both hands, his mouth reciting spells, rays of spiritual power flickering at his fingertips.

With the magic technique completed, a stronger surge of wood attribute power erupted from his body, agitating the surrounding Spiritual Qi like turbulent waves.

In an instant, countless thick vines appeared from the void, covered in sharp thorns, emitting a chilling glow, attacking the Water Lake Rat like ravenous beasts.

The Water Lake Rat, unwilling to be outdone, growled angrily. Its body surged with demonic power, the red and blue light dazzling ever brighter.

Facing the oncoming vines, it feared nothing, springing forth with powerful limbs, its massive body lunging as if a cannonball towards the vines.

It opened its maw wide, spewing streams of blue lake water and scorching purple fire, fiercely clashing with the vines.

For a moment, the sky glimmered with lights, echoing with noise.

Lake water and purple fire melded together, vines and demonic power entwined, the battle raged on with almost equal might.