Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2273 - 158: Encirclement (Part 4)
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"Bodhisattva..."
Rather than retreating, the figure surged forward, treading through the void with swift steps. His blue robes billowed as the Yellow Dao Domain underwent a rapid transformation, turning into ink-black heavy water!
With a thunderous roar, the Ruyi Dao Treasure came crashing down!
The heavy water Dao Domain let out a defiant howl like an Ink Dragon, surging upward to intercept the strike!
Boom!!!
The Ink Dragon trembled violently under the impact. Black water splattered like torrential rain, cascading downward as the dragon struggled to maintain its form. After a few desperate moments of resistance, it finally collapsed with a deafening crash!
Though the Ruyi Dao Treasure remained unscathed, its attack had been thwarted. It flew backward, returning to the grip of the Black-bearded Bodhisattva.
A look of sheer astonishment crossed the Black-bearded Bodhisattva’s face.
It was nearly impossible to believe that an Eighth-Tier Dao Domain had managed to momentarily halt a top-grade Dao Treasure wielded by a Bodhisattva with power comparable to a Ninth-Tier Dao Domain. Even though the domain eventually shattered, the feat was staggering!
Before his shock could subside, the blue-robed figure erupted from the swirling black water!
A violent wind howled, whipping the Taoist’s hair into a frenzy.
Despite the wild strands of hair fluttering about, they could not obscure the Taoist’s gaze—eyes as sharp and frigid as frost and snow.
Moving with a speed that surpassed lightning, he appeared before the Black-bearded Bodhisattva in a heartbeat.
Suddenly, a hand as pale and smooth as fine jade emerged from his sleeve, striking down toward the Black-bearded Bodhisattva!
The Black-bearded Bodhisattva’s heart skipped a beat. He realized his foe understood that the Buddhist treasure’s raw power was too great to face head-on and had chosen to force a close-quarters confrontation instead.
The opponent's speed was truly terrifying; despite anticipating the move, countering it was no simple task. He desperately surged his Golden Body to life, raising his arm to block the blow.
In a blurred moment of perception, he thought he saw the phantom of a raging Demon Ape manifesting behind the Taoist, its long, powerful arms flashing into existence.
What followed was a devastating force, an unstoppable tide that slammed brutally into his arms!
His Golden Body let out a low hum, vibrating as if it were on the verge of breaking under the weight.
The Black-bearded Bodhisattva’s eyes bulged in pure disbelief!
He was forced back two steps by the sheer impact.
His mind reeled with shock:
"This brat... such monstrous strength!"
For a moment, he suspected he was dueling a Cultivator of his own rank who specialized in physical refinement!
While he was still shaken, the Taoist delivered a front kick.
Once more, a brief hallucination gripped him. It seemed as though a Great Eagle was spreading its wings behind the Taoist, preparing to dive!
He frantically pushed his Golden Body to its limits again.
In the next breath, he felt as though his Golden Body was being gripped by razor-sharp talons. It was ripped open instantly, allowing Demonic Qi to spray out!
The leaking Demonic Qi seemed to trigger a transformation. The Black-bearded Bodhisattva’s eyes turned a deep, bloody crimson. His Golden Body fractured rapidly, exposing dark, ghostly skin etched with blood-red veins!
A sadistic grin stretched across his face. Exhaling thick smoke, he lunged forward, clawing at the Taoist!
He moved amidst a rolling, endless cloud of Demonic Qi!
His speed was incredible; the Taoist found himself unable to dodge and was instantly ensnared by the condensed Demonic Qi!
Yet, in that critical moment, the shadow of a White Tiger manifested behind the Taoist. Its mighty roar scattered a portion of the surrounding Demonic Qi.
Taking advantage of the opening, the Taoist retreated swiftly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
Simultaneously, a streak of pale golden sword aura shot from his sleeve. It struck the face of the Black-bearded Bodhisattva—who was still clutching the Ruyi and laughing maniacally—in the blink of an eye!
The horrific expression on the Black-bearded Bodhisattva’s face froze!
Like a gust of wind, the blue-robed Taoist swept past, wrenching the Ruyi from the Bodhisattva’s dying grip.
He then flew straight toward True Man Ba and True Man Nie.
Meanwhile, True Man Ba, who had found his own burden lightened and was able to witness the entire duel between Wang Ba and the Bodhisattva, was paralyzed by shock.
"Is he... is he really only at the early-stage of Crossing Tribulation?!"
"If so, then what am I?"
He glanced at his own opponent, only to find that the previously arrogant enemy was just as stunned. The outcome was entirely outside their expectations.
A Bodhisattva, whose strength rivaled a middle-stage Crossing Tribulation Cultivator, had been slain so quickly—not by an equal, but by someone merely in the Arhat realm!
"There is hope!"
Joy surged within True Man Ba’s heart.
But no sooner had that hope bloomed than it withered into cold despair!
His eyes turned instinctively toward the horizon, away from the Cloud Sky Realm.
There, apparently drawn by the death of the Black-bearded Bodhisattva, over a dozen figures swathed in billowing Demonic Qi were racing toward them with terrifying speed!