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Chapter 350: The Four Great Corpse Puppets and Heaven's Shield! (Part 1)
Chapter 350: The Four Great Corpse Puppets and Heaven's Shield! (Part 1)
"Interesting."
"This Mystic Realm may not be large, but the creatures within are not insignificant, and there are many races. It's a pity that they all lack insight."
Long Ao Jiao had collected quite a few good things.
But...
She had also killed many creatures.
It wasn't that she was indiscriminately slaughtering the innocent; she was just 'treasure hunting' as usual. If any creature dared to stop her or take action against her, she wouldn't blame them for being ruthless.
If you didn't provoke her, there would be no trouble.
But if you dared to provoke Long Ao Jiao...
She would make sure you understood why flowers were so red.
This was Long Ao Jiao's principle, and it had never changed.
As she made her way, she finally reached the core area of the 'Grand Tomb' and saw the cemetery, and through the barrier, she could even see the 'coffin'!
"It's so boldly exposed, what a bold move."
Long Ao Jiao was slightly surprised.
Just as she was about to break the barrier, four figures quietly appeared and surrounded her.
"Hmm?"
"How could I not have sensed them in advance?"
Long Ao Jiao raised her eyebrows, confident in herself in every aspect.
But with her perception, she hadn't sensed these four in advance?
"That's not right!"
"Not a hint of life energy, you are not human, so..."
"What are you?"
She focused her gaze, carefully examining the four.
They all wore heavy black iron armor, with only two small holes where their eyes should be, making it unclear if they needed to see through them or if their appearance was more symbolic than practical.
But even through these small holes, not even someone as powerful as Long Ao Jiao could make out anything.
And through their divine sense...
They didn't seem human at all.
Cold, silent, and with an indescribable sense of ancientness and vicissitude.
"We are ordered to guard the remains, and no one shall approach."
"Leave immediately, or die!"
"Or die!"
"Die!"
The 'four' spoke in unison, their voices especially hoarse and inhuman, yet they were in human form and resembled humans...
"Puppets?"
Long Ao Jiao was well-traveled and knowledgeable, quickly guessing their origins: "Moreover, with this eerie feeling, if I'm not mistaken, they should be the Corpse Puppets that least resemble humans."
"Human Corpse Puppets?"
"This feeling is quite powerful."
She narrowed her eyes, sensing that the auras of these four Corpse Puppets were extremely domineering.
All of them were at the Ninth Realm! Four Ninth Realm Corpse Puppets guarding the remains?
"What a bold spirit."
She shrugged and clenched her fist: "But in front of this miss, what's so special about the Ninth Realm?"
"Get lost!"
Boom!
She took action, fearless even when surrounded by four Ninth Realm Corpse Puppets, and charged forward without hesitation.
Or perhaps...
She had never been afraid.
Hmm... At least she had never been afraid of fighting, but in other aspects, she had to admit that when she first learned about her gender transformation and the difficulty of reversing it, she was terrified.
She even broke down for a while.
Ahem.
But at this moment, what was there to fear?
"Mere Corpse Puppets, who knows how many years they've been dead, and they dare to block this miss from treasure hunting?"
"Then let me kill you again!"
"Suppress them all!"
Boom!
Long Ao Jiao took action, fearless even when surrounded by four Ninth Realm Corpse Puppets, and not only that, she took the initiative to attack, and with her first move, she encompassed all four within her attack range.
One against four!
"Daring to intrude upon the master's tomb and disturb the master's slumber, you deserve to die!"
"Strangle!"
"Strangle!"
"Strangle!"
The four Corpse Puppets spewed black energy, issuing inhuman rebukes, and then they simultaneously changed their moves.
They held shields and long spears, the spearheads dazzling as if forged from immortal gold, and when thrust, they were like meteors tearing through the sky.
"Hmph!"
"You dare to show off your insignificant skills at my doorstep?"
Long Ao Jiao burst into laughter and changed her move: "Overlord Divine Fist!"
"Heaven Subjugating Finger!"
"Break, break, break!"
She fought one against four, boldly facing the four Ninth Realm opponents, and surprisingly, she broke through their offense in the first round, but...
The gap between the Eighth and Ninth Realms was simply too vast.
Long Ao Tian may be bold, but she wasn't foolish.
After a brief clash, she immediately summoned the Heaven Subjugating Divine Spear, unleashing her most formidable power.
"Hahaha!"
"So what if it's the Ninth Realm?"
"What's there to fear?"
"Watch me take on four with one, and see how I kill you again!"
After her outburst, Long Ao Jiao's strength was truly formidable.
In a short time, fighting one against four, she didn't fall behind!
Even after being refined into Corpse Puppets, their strength would be significantly weaker than when they were alive, but they were still not to be underestimated, especially when four of them worked together, they were even more ferocious.
But Long Ao Jiao stubbornly held her ground!
She even forced the four Ninth Realm Corpse Puppets to retreat, inching closer to the tomb's barrier.
As they neared the vicinity, Long Ao Jiao even considered using their combined power to forcibly destroy the barrier.
But suddenly, the four Corpse Puppets unexpectedly changed their moves.
And then, they formed a combined attack formation that Long Ao Jiao had never seen before.
"So what if you form a formation?"
"What's there to fear?"
Long Ao Jiao scoffed, still unafraid, and engaged them again.
But after the first clash...
Her expression changed slightly, and she noticed a problem.
"What's this?"
She clashed with the four Corpse Puppets, fighting each of them separately, only to find that all her attacks were blocked, like sinking into the ocean, having no effect.
But just a moment ago, she had been pushing them back.
Even with the assistance of a formation, their strength shouldn't have increased so suddenly.
Could it be...?
Long Ao Jiao tried again, her offense becoming more ferocious.
But it was still blocked by her opponents.
During the intense battle, Long Ao Jiao wasn't entirely without gains. She discovered the reason.
Every time her attacks were 'blocked' by the Corpse Puppet, a subtle ripple would spread and connect to the other three Corpse Puppets.
"So that's how it is..."
"When they form an array, not only does their battle prowess increase, but they also share the damage they receive with the other three Corpse Puppets?"
"Plus, the Corpse Puppets' physical bodies have been refined, making them stronger than ordinary Ninth Realm experts. That's why they can withstand my attacks without flinching?"
Long Ao Jiao's brows furrowed deeper, feeling extremely displeased.
"But I don't believe that your defense has no limit."
"You won't get away with this!"
Boom!
Her long hair flew wildly as her power reached a new level, unleashing her ultimate strength.
However...
She still couldn't do anything to these four Corpse Puppets.
But in return, the Corpse Puppets' offense couldn't affect Long Ao Jiao either.
It seemed like...
A stalemate.
But in Long Ao Jiao's eyes, a stalemate was an insult to herself.
What are you, and you dare to fight me to a stalemate?!
I refuse to believe this!
"I won't give up until I defeat you!"
She roared, becoming more ferocious, and continued her relentless attacks.
As the battle intensified, the commotion grew louder. Almost all the living beings in the area could see the fight just by looking up.
The other disciples of Moon Holding Sect, who had been exploring the surrounding areas, couldn't help but notice the commotion.
The radiant light was particularly eye-catching.
With just a glance, one could instantly recognize the identity of the fighter without needing to think.
"Long Ao Jiao?" Wang Teng was surprised. "How did she get involved in this?"
"It seems like the opponent is not ordinary. We should go and take a look."
"As Senior Brother says." He Qiang smiled and nodded.
In a secluded forest, Ya Ya quietly put away the Daoist Treasure Vase. "To make Long Ao Jiao so furious and yet unable to defeat her opponent for so long, this opponent is worth taking seriously."
She immediately headed towards the location.
Qin Yu, Xu Feng Lai...
Many personal disciples, after a brief moment of surprise, all rushed over without delay.
...
Soon, they gathered outside the tomb.
"Oh? Is the tomb here?"
"It seems Long Ao Jiao has encountered it."
"I don't know if I should say she's lucky or unlucky?"
"Probably lucky."
"Senior Brothers and Sisters, we're all here?" Shi Hao chuckled. "Hey, Senior Sister, why is there a female fatty beside you?"
"Female...?"
Medusa Queen's lips twitched, her face twitching.
A female fatty, huh?
I...
Am I a fatty now? For a moment, Medusa Queen felt annoyed and a bit lost.
"Any woman, especially a beauty like her, would get angry if called a fatty!
But the Serpent Clan has been isolated from the outside world for so many years, causing her to be unaware of the current standards and judgments of the outside world.
If she were to get angry, what if she's considered a fatty by today's standards?
This...
It's difficult to get angry, it's simply... Unreasonable!
"That's right."
Shi Hao, however, remained nonchalant, nodding vigorously. "Grandpa said that a big-bottomed female fatty is a good catch."
"Shi Hao."
Xiao Ling Er rubbed her forehead, helpless. "You should talk less."
"Yes, Senior Sister."
Shi Hao stuck out his tongue but grinned at Medusa Queen.
Medusa Queen understood that this kid was just an innocent boy who didn't understand the ways of love.
"Your grandpa..."
"He's right."
But a mischievous boy like him piqued her interest, and she smiled. "Next time you see another female fatty, remember to bring her back to the village to bear your children."
"Of course!"
It was just a joke, but Shi Hao took it seriously, nodding earnestly. "That's what I was thinking."
"I just haven't found the right one yet."
"Perhaps at this Central Province Tyrant gathering, I'll have good luck and find a suitable one. Then I'll bring her back to the village as my wife and have a bunch of chubby kids."
"At that time, I'll be the Ancient Clan, I'll be the Emperor Clan!"
"~?!"
Medusa Queen was stunned.
She was naturally aloof and had little interaction with 'humans', so she didn't know how to respond or continue the conversation for a moment.
"Alright, you guys!"
Xiao Ling Er couldn't help but laugh.
"Let me introduce everyone."
"This is Medusa, Queen of the Serpent Clan. They have agreed to join our Moon Holding Sect and become a part of us."
"And she is a 'local' here, so I brought her to take a look. She might be able to help."
Only then did they formally greet each other and introduce themselves.
After that, they focused their attention on the battlefield.
Medusa Queen, however, was curious. "Aren't we going to help?"
"Although your friend is indeed strong, from what I see, she's not gaining an advantage. To prevent any accidents, shouldn't we help her deal with her opponent immediately?"
"You don't know." Jiang Li sighed. "Our friend here is a bit different."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"How is she different?" Medusa asked, even more curious.
"It's like this." Xiao Ling Er smiled lightly. "She can still hold on, and she hasn't even started using her full strength. If we intervene now, she might get upset, thinking it's an insult to her."
"There's such a thing?"
"It's truly... unique." Medusa blinked.
In the face of these four Ninth Realm Corpse Puppets, Long Ao Jiao's expression grew increasingly sullen. She had already exerted her full strength, but to no avail. This state of affairs was truly vexing.
"What are you all waiting for?" Long Ao Jiao grumbled. "Don't you want to quickly join forces to eliminate these four Corpse Puppets, solve the tomb's barrier, and retrieve the treasures within? Or are you waiting for some other unforeseen circumstance to arise?"
The others couldn't help but smirk at Long Ao Jiao's predicament. They had all witnessed her previous boasts and were now enjoying her struggle.
"It's not that simple," Xiao Ling'er whispered. "After all, there are four Ninth Realm Corpse Puppets with robust physical bodies, aided by formations and treasures..."
"I have an idea," Ya Ya suggested. "What if you use the Inextinguishable Flame Devouring Art, and I use the Daoist Treasure Vase, and we both try to absorb their power together..."
"Even if they can resist our 'Devouring Power,' they will have to allocate some of their strength to defend against our treasures as well," Ya Ya continued. "This will indirectly weaken them, and if we all attack them simultaneously, the difficulty should be significantly reduced compared to reaching their 'upper limit.'"
"And another thing," Jian Zi added, "Their shields can only block in one direction; they can't possibly defend every angle, right?"
"If we aim for the angles their shields can't protect, the difficulty should also be much lower," Ya Ya agreed.
"What about soul attacks or internal assaults?" Qin Yu chimed in. "These types of Corpse Puppets probably don't have strong souls, right?"
"I have an Immortal Mansion that can shrink to a size imperceptible to divine sense, or expand to the size of a country's capital," Ya Ya revealed. "If we quietly insert the mansion into their abdomen and then suddenly expand it..."
The group discussed various strategies, each contributing their own unique ideas.
Soon, a complete plan was formed.
However, Qin Yu's suggestion was rejected.
Because Xiao Ling'er wanted to retrieve the four Great Corpse Puppets; they were such good things! Or rather, it was better to have someone else's Corpse Puppets.
Making their own? That was out of the question, too unethical.
Using them as Corpse Puppets after killing their enemies? That was also an option, but the issue was, what if the enemies had close friends or connections? That might bring trouble.
So the best approach was to 'steal' the enemies' Corpse Puppets.
Especially these Corpse Puppets, created who knows how many years ago, were absolutely safe. As long as they could retrieve them and find a way to make them obedient, wouldn't that be perfect? If they destroyed them, it would be too wasteful.
However, their plan was gradually perfected.
Long Ao Jiao became more and more annoyed, oh, sorry, the current her, had no eggs.
But the pain was real.
He Qiang carried a fishing rod, grumbling, "What's up? Long Ao Jiao seems to be struggling, I see she's panting."
Everyone smirked.
Xiao Ling'er smiled and said, "Ao Jiao, do you need our help?"
Long Ao Jiao: "..."
Fuck!
At this point, can't you see that I'm in pain and can't handle them? And you're still asking?
Fuck asking!
She wanted to curse.
But when the words reached her lips, she hesitated.
"Hmph!"
She coldly snorted and said, "As you wish!"
Originally, she wanted to add, "This young lady fears nothing."
But considering her current state...
In the end, she held back.
Seeing Long Ao Jiao like this, Xiao Ling'er and the others all laughed.
"Take action!"
"If we wait any longer, she's going to blow up."
"Haha."
They immediately took action, following the plan.
Medusa grumbled in confusion, "She's so arrogant, she doesn't even say 'please' or show any sign of asking for help, and you're still going to help her?
(End of Chapter)
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