Chapter 112: Cooperation Between Three People?
Song Jiulai observed the Nine Nether Eating Spider. Just as she was about to act, she suddenly sensed the aura of other cultivators.
Her intended action immediately stopped.
The cultivators on the other side also sensed Song Jiulai’s aura and stepped out.
It turned out to be a male and a female cultivator.
They were clearly in the Late Qi Condensation Stage.
Song Jiulai herself possessed a System, making her aura somewhat indistinct to others. Coupled with her current peak mid-stage cultivation, on the verge of a breakthrough, her presence appeared quite misleading.
The male and female cultivators before her were both refined and handsome.
Upon seeing Song Jiulai’s somewhat abstract appearance, their pupils twitched.
It wasn’t that Song Jiulai’s features were grotesquely ugly, but rather that the face she had sculpted was slightly asymmetrical.
Of course, one could change their appearance within a Secret Realm. While identities could be easily verified after exiting, it wasn’t impossible for someone to deliberately conceal themselves to reap benefits.
The other party took the initiative to introduce themselves. The male cultivator spoke first, “Fellow Daoist, may I ask your name? We are disciples of the Tai Xuan Sect. I am Lu Rufeng.”
The female cultivator beside him also spoke with a smile, her voice somewhat sweet, “I am Yi Tianhe.”
Although these two were not the top contenders in this Secret Realm, they were still somewhat renowned.
After all, those sent into a Secret Realm were outstanding disciples from the major Sects.
By rights, at their age, they shouldn’t be only in the Qi Condensation Stage. Though these two appeared young, their age was evident.
She didn’t understand that major Sects naturally had their methods to suppress the cultivation of some cultivators.
They specifically cultivated a group of disciples to enter the Secret Realm.
Lu Rufeng and Yi Tianhe should have already advanced to the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, so their actual cultivation far surpassed Qi Condensation.
Song Jiulai was unaware of this, but she sensed something was amiss.
Her eyes darted, and recalling that the cultivator who sold her Secret Realm fragments had mentioned this Secret Realm was likely connected to major Sects like the Blood Prison Sect.
However, Song Jiulai did not rashly reveal her Sect affiliation. She simply nodded and said, “I am… Song Abao.”
She suddenly remembered that the name Ma Xiaohu had been used in Liuxian City, leaving a record with that female cultivator. Song Jiulai hastily changed her name.
Lu Rufeng, Yi Tianhe: “…”
Such a casual name?
It was obvious she wasn’t telling the truth.
Suspicious!
Song Jiulai naturally didn’t expect them to believe her. Her eyes were fixed on the two cultivators, but she was also preparing to retreat. If anything seemed off, she would bolt immediately!
Fortunately, Lu Rufeng and his companion didn’t seem to mind. They pointed to the Nine Nether Eating Spider not far away, “Fellow Daoist, you must be intending to deal with this Demonic Beast. It’s a bit dangerous alone, why not cooperate with us? After the hunt, we only want the Nine Nether Eating Spider’s corpse; that Spirit Herb can be yours.”
“That generous?”
Song Jiulai raised an eyebrow, then said, “Alright.”
She didn’t doubt whether these two genuinely wanted to cooperate. After all, the Nine Nether Eating Spider was troublesome to deal with, and she had a fallback plan.
These two also hadn’t expected Song Jiulai to agree so readily.
After exchanging glances, they smiled, “In that case, Fellow Daoist, please follow us.”
As if to reassure Song Jiulai, Lu Rufeng first summoned his Magic Treasure.
It was a flying wheel wreathed in flames, and upon closer inspection, the figures of small snakes seemed to writhe on the wheel.
Song Jiulai’s eyes widened immediately.
She gasped inwardly.
Disciples of major Sects were truly wealthy.
At the Qi Condensation Stage, they wielded a Profound Grade Magic Treasure.
It was even refined from a rare Ore.
It should be the Snake Shadow Ore, famous alongside Ice Butterfly Ore.
The function of Snake Shadow Ore was to imbue Magic Treasures with poison, the snake venom causing a temporary inability to use Spiritual Energy.
Simply put—it had a silencing effect.
This item, unlike Ice Butterfly Ore, was difficult to refine but had excellent effects, making it very popular on the market.
It was a sought-after Ore.
Rare.
A disciple possessing it was undoubtedly a favored disciple of their Sect.
Song Jiulai’s gaze was filled with envy.
Sensing Song Jiulai’s envious gaze, Lu Rufeng couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride.
After all, this Snake Shadow Flying Wheel was indeed a symbol of status; not every disciple entering the Secret Realm possessed such a Magic Treasure.
As Lu Rufeng spoke, the Snake Shadow Flying Wheel flew forward.
It swiftly attacked the Nine Nether Eating Spider.
The Nine Nether Eating Spider reacted quickly. Hearing the sound, its massive body turned rapidly, and it spat out a stream of venomous silk, narrowly missing the flying wheel.
Lu Rufeng’s expression changed, and he immediately redirected the flying wheel.
This Tier 3 Demonic Beast was indeed not ordinary.
Those sent by major Sects for disciples’ training were at least among the top combatants of Tier 3 Demonic Beasts.
The attacked Nine Nether Eating Spider was clearly enraged. Seeing the three cultivators, its massive body moved like the wind, reaching the trio in an instant.
The three immediately separated. Yi Tianhe also summoned her Magic Treasure.
Unlike Lu Rufeng’s, Yi Tianhe’s Magic Treasure was a bamboo flute.
Yi Tianhe began to play the flute, and instantly, a pleasant melody rang out.
Song Jiulai initially thought it was a sonic attack Magic Treasure. To her surprise, the flute sound spread out as if it had substance, flowing like ripples. The moment it touched the Nine Nether Eating Spider’s body, it transformed into small arcs of electricity that attacked the Demonic Beast.
Song Jiulai: Huh?
This Magic Treasure was quite adept at feints.
The Nine Nether Eating Spider, electrocuted by these arcs, entered a brief state of paralysis. Lu Rufeng immediately raised his hand to follow up with an attack from the Snake Shadow Flying Wheel.
However, the Nine Nether Eating Spider quickly broke free from the control of Yi Tianhe’s Magic Treasure. Its massive body moved without any apparent clumsiness, dodging Lu Rufeng’s attack while simultaneously spewing a large mouthful of venom towards Yi Tianhe.
Clearly, compared to Lu Rufeng’s Magic Treasure, Yi Tianhe posed a greater threat.
Yi Tianhe dodged and retreated. The venom sprayed into the air, emitting a peculiar fragrance.
Even Song Jiulai, upon smelling it, felt a sudden wave of dizziness.
This Demonic Beast’s venom was truly potent; just smelling it could have an effect.
Lu Rufeng, his two attacks not landing effectively, snorted coldly. He raised his hand and summoned five Ice Blades, which instantly shot towards the Nine Nether Eating Spider.
This time, it didn’t dodge. All five Ice Blades hit, seemingly breaking through a bit of its defense. It only served to enrage the Nine Nether Eating Spider further, its movements becoming more frantic.
After spitting once, it didn’t pause and spat another stream of venom towards Lu Rufeng.
Both of them were seasoned fighters with excellent coordination, engaging in a back-and-forth with the Nine Nether Eating Spider after just two moves.
Yi Tianhe, however, urged Song Jiulai, “Fellow Daoist, aren’t you going to attack?”
Song Jiulai blinked, “I don’t have a suitable Magic Treasure at the moment.”
Despite her words, she raised her hand, and a thumb-thick bolt of lightning shot from her palm.
It directly struck the Nine Nether Eating Spider.
The strength of Palm Thunder lay in its precision; unless the target had exceptionally strong combat power, it was essentially a point-strike that couldn’t be dodged.
This strike landed on the Nine Nether Eating Spider’s back, causing its body to visibly stiffen.
Then, Song Jiulai’s second bolt of lightning arrived.
Lu Rufeng and Yi Tianhe exchanged glances, their eyes deep.
This cultivator indeed had some background.
Palm Thunder could be cultivated by anyone in a major Sect, but generally, Qi Condensation cultivators who used it produced something akin to sparks, far from this level of power.
