Chapter 116: Fierce Battle I

The Crown Prince nodded.

Then Qi Zifan swiftly returned to his original position.

The two brothers were still resting, looking utterly exhausted.

At that moment, a man and a woman arrived, both at Level Five strength.

They were arrogantly aggressive. The woman brandished a sword and demanded of the brothers, “Is it true there are magical beasts ahead?”

One of the brothers snorted coldly, “Do you really think you can snatch the treasure from us?”

The man’s eyes suddenly brightened. “So it’s true, then?”

“Nonsense. But those are Level Nine magical beasts—so fearsome that even immortals would tread cautiously. You’d be courting death if you go.”

The woman was proud and defiant. “Enough talk. Take us there now!”

“We’re not going to throw our lives away. If you want to go, go on your own. Follow this path, and you’ll soon see the beasts.”

“What if you’re lying? Let’s go!” The woman pressed the sword against the brothers.

The two brothers, helpless and tearful, had no choice but to stand and move forward.

Qi Zifan saw this and quickly cast a smoke bomb toward them.

He could not let them seize the advantage!

After releasing the smoke, Qi Zifan quickly withdrew.

Not long after he left, the smoke dispersed.

The four of them exchanged wicked smiles.

Then, the woman wiped off her disguise, revealing Situ Tengyi’s handsome face.

The other three also removed their disguises, each revealing the same face.

They were all his duplicates.

Situ Tengyi sneered coldly, “Capture—”

The other three quickly merged back into his body.

He knew the first trick wouldn’t fool Old Ancestor Luo, but once he unleashed the second, Old Ancestor Luo and the others would surely be deceived.

They had already successfully lured them toward the magical beasts’ territory, but getting them to strike would take more effort.

Situ Tengyi smiled coldly.

Then, he seemed to float away.

Before them were two Level Nine spider magical beasts.

Their enormous bodies were nearly the size of houses.

Most terrifying were their claws.

They had many claws—long and thick, as thick as ropes.

They arrogantly surveyed the land below, as if they were kings ruling this world.

Wherever they passed, they left behind toxins that instantly withered the grass!

Even someone as powerful as Pang Xiaoyu couldn’t help but sigh at his own insignificance upon seeing them.

“Brother, are they almost sentient?”

Hidden among the dense trees, Pang Qingyu communicated with her brother through a secret transmission technique.

They dared not emit even a breath, fearing discovery.

“Exactly. If I’m not mistaken, they are at the peak of Level Nine. Given a little more time, they might even reach Level Ten.”

“I knew they were almost sentient,” Pang Qingyu marveled. “I wonder if Brother Wuying can handle them.”

Pang Xiaoyu frowned. “These magical beasts are going to be quite troublesome.”

Just as the siblings finished their exchange, they saw the Crown Prince and Old Ancestor Luo leading the group toward them.

“Zz—”

The spiders responded with a cold hiss.

A strong gust of wind swept across the group.

Lo Rong and Lo Xiang, being at too low a level, were blown to the ground, their lips turning purple as they trembled uncontrollably.

“Grandfather, what should we do?” Lo Yi was unwilling to accept defeat so easily.

Old Ancestor Luo narrowed his eyes and shouted commands, “Everyone, fall back! Retreat to a safe distance. Yi Yi, take the two younger brothers aside to recover!”

Among all present, Old Ancestor Luo had the highest cultivation. His words were like an imperial edict, and everyone immediately withdrew far away.

The two spiders emitted strange hissing sounds again, as if mocking the group for their overconfidence.