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Chapter 223 Secretly sabotaging, escalating the conflict

Perhaps wanting to weaken Zhang Lingyu and Jiang Shuyan's strength, Ouyang Miaoyan hoped that the two of them would deal with the Purple Scale Ape, while she would lead Luo Xuan and the others to charge towards the other fourth-tier demonic beasts that were rushing over.

"That vixen, she's got a good plan!"

Zhang Lingyu cursed inwardly and secretly transmitted a message to the woman beside him: "Fellow Daoist Jiang, let's not show too much. Just keep her occupied and make sure she looks exhausted so she can lower her guard."

"This humble woman will follow your arrangements, fellow Daoist."

"it is good."

Without hesitation, he reached into his storage pouch at his waist, and a Myriad Soul Banner appeared beside him, billowing with black mist that made it appear even more terrifying. At first glance, he really did look like a demonic cultivator.

Although the Transformation Technique can simulate Wen Yu's magical power and true essence, it is impossible to successfully cultivate the "Ten Thousand Ghosts Devouring Soul Technique" in just a few days. As the saying goes, the more you use it, the more you expose yourself.

He had used the Ten Thousand Soul Banner many times before and was quite adept at it. Combined with other magical artifacts, it was sufficient to deal with various situations.

Not to mention, Jiang Shuyan was there to assist them.

There were no problems here, so Zhang Lingyu turned to look at Situ Jian. The two brothers were engaged in close combat with the Golden-Winged Eagle, each wielding a blood axe, while the latter was methodically casting spells to support them from behind.

The two brothers cooperated very well, and even the Golden-Winged Eagle found it difficult to achieve any significant results for a while.

"It seems the title of 'Bloodthirsty Duo' is indeed well-deserved."

As for Ouyang Miaoyan, things were much easier. The woman lingered in the back without making any big moves. On the other hand, Luo Xuan and Deng Ce, influenced by her seductive arts, were like they had been injected with chicken blood, and they repelled all the attacking demonic beasts.

Luo Xuan, in particular, held a black and gold gourd in his hand. The gusts of scarlet wind that spewed out from it beat the monster in front of him, leaving it covered in wounds and bleeding profusely.

What's even more amazing is that his divine sense was inexplicably suppressed as soon as it got close.

Judging from the expressions of those demonic beasts, this treasure was clearly a magical artifact with dual effects on both the physical body and the soul.

This is understandable, as most of the magical artifacts used by demonic and evil cultivators are made from the flesh, blood, and soul of cultivators and mortals. In addition, secret techniques such as possession were created by them, so their research on the soul is not much worse than that of the immortal path.

"The item is not bad, it's even a mid-grade Foundation Establishment item. It might be useful to steal it."

Judging from the above, Ouyang Miaoyan has carefully considered the people she has chosen. If nothing unexpected happens, this battle will be over soon.

But this is not what Zhang Lingyu wanted to see.

The better Situ Jian and the others preserve their strength, the greater the variables will be, and the more difficult it will be to fight them. While he can certainly kill them with his strength, he will inevitably suffer some injuries.

Every second is precious now, and he doesn't want to waste a single second healing.

We need to find a way to attract more monsters, or make them even more ferocious!

There aren't many high-level demonic beasts in Moonlit Valley; they're mostly either here or on their way. Getting low-level demonic beasts to participate is no easy task. Of course, besides attracting them with blood energy, the only other way to gather them is to use beast-attracting incense.

But this thing smells too strong, and my identity will be exposed before the monster even arrives.

As for the latter...

It is entirely possible to influence them using illusions, but this process requires extreme caution, as Ouyang Miaoyan might discover it if one is not careful.

"Fortunately, I still have spirit insects to use."

Zhang Lingyu silently activated the Misty Shadow Jade Pendant at her waist, and at the same time secretly opened the storage bag at her waist, releasing three butterflies with semi-transparent wings.

It was the Thousand-Faced Illusion Butterfly that was exchanged from the Li family.

This insect is very small, and what's more unique is that it can change its color according to its surroundings. Right now, its entire body color is rapidly changing into the grayish-black of ghostly mist.

Since obtaining this insect, it has been kept in the family and entrusted to Zhang Xingyu and others for cultivation, thanks to the cultivation method provided by the Li family and the feeding of spiritual objects at any cost.

Finally, it was able to find a use for itself.

The illusory powder on its wings is colorless and odorless, and its main function is to make other creatures drowsy, but as it grows, it always has different effects.

"The Thousand-Faced Illusionary Butterfly is difficult to detect, and with the concealment of the Mist-Hidden Jade Pendant, Ouyang Miaoyan will definitely not find it."

The many demonic beasts present have been forced to retreat in defeat, and they wish they could tear them to pieces. At this moment, a little influence would surely make them even more ferocious!

As for how to spread the spirit insects throughout the entire area, he already had a plan in mind.

"Come out, all of you!"

Zhang Lingyu gave a low shout, and the Ten Thousand Souls Banner beside him was already pushed to its limit. The ghostly mist on the banner surface surged violently, and hundreds and thousands of ghosts squeezed out from it.

In an instant, the open space where they were located was completely shrouded in a thick ghostly mist.

In order to better conceal the Thousand-Faced Illusionary Butterfly, he did not hesitate to release all the ghosts, with the aim of spreading the ghostly mist to every area.

He then sent a message to Jiang Shuyan, asking her to do the same.

Although he didn't know why Zhang Lingyu was making such a big fuss, he trusted him and did as he was told.

"Hehehe..."

Now, the depths of Moonlit Valley have become a place where ghosts roam freely. The gray-black ghost mist boils and rolls up and down, reducing visibility to less than three feet.

The air was filled with a stench of rotting corpses, rust, and mold. One breath was enough to make one feel heavy-hearted. If it weren't for the fact that everyone present was a demonic cultivator, they would have been filled with fear long ago.

"Looks like I've found the right person..."

Wen Yu and Su Ling were both disciples of the Soul Fiend Hermit. Their ability to reach the peak of Foundation Establishment as independent cultivators is truly remarkable, especially their Ghost Control Technique, which is incredibly advanced.

Judging from his performance, he has clearly learned the true skills.

Ouyang Miaoyan had no objection to Zhang Lingyu and the other person activating the Myriad Soul Banner at any cost; on the contrary, she was pleased.

The more mana you consume, the easier things will be afterwards.

As for why she didn't use any other spells, she could only guess that the other party was holding back and didn't want to reveal their abilities too early.

Although the demonic beasts Luo Xuan and his companion were dealing with were somewhat weaker, their sheer number was overwhelming. Seeing countless ghostly creatures roaming the sky, they immediately cried out, "Fellow Daoist Wen, Fellow Daoist Su, please mobilize these ghostly creatures to lend us a hand!"

It's not that they can't win, but in the current situation, the less mana they expend, the better.

Even after obtaining the Moon Essence Water, there may still be a tough battle to fight.

"good!"

Seeing the two of them take the initiative to ask for help, Zhang Lingyu did not hesitate. He commanded many ghosts to frantically tear at the monsters. The more chaotic the scene was, the more advantageous it would be for him.

What are you going to do?

Situ Jian, who was locked in combat with the Golden-Winged Eagle, frowned slightly. The battle situation was very favorable, and the Purple-Scaled Ape was being suppressed. It was just a matter of grinding it out, and there was no need to fight so desperately.

Besides, what good are those weak ghosts? Once they perish, we'll have to keep looking for resources to replenish them.

His elder brother, Situ Zhan, had a different feeling when he saw it.

The events of last night were still fresh in my mind. Wen Yu was clearly also my rival, and now he was making such a big fuss, probably because he wanted to show off in front of Fairy Liu.

"Hmph... I won't let you steal the spotlight."

Although his expression was disdainful, the blood-red light on the blood axe in his hand grew even more intense, making the ghost even more terrifying. As the blood axe fell, the golden-winged eagle let out a deafening scream.

That last strike almost severed its right wing.

Strangely, whether it was seriously injured or surrounded by ghosts, this demon showed no sign of backing down; on the contrary, its attacks became even more ferocious.

The powerful wind snapped all the surrounding trees in half, and many of the ghosts didn't even have time to scream before they turned into wisps of black smoke and vanished.

Seeing the ghosts gradually decrease, coupled with the Golden-Winged Eagle's desperate struggle, Situ Zhan felt extremely happy. Perhaps eager to show off, he poured all his magical power into the blood axe in his hand.

Not only that, he also sent a message to his younger brother: "Quickly deal with this beast together, so I can go help Fairy Liu later!"

"Help...help my ass!"

Situ Jian almost spat out a mouthful of blood. This was a good opportunity to use the demon beasts to weaken everyone, but he actually thought of helping them out of their predicament.

Seeing the big man's reckless behavior, they had no choice but to take out their magical artifacts to help.

If I don't help, Situ Zhan will definitely be injured by the Golden-Winged Eagle's attack, and it will be difficult for him to deal with everyone afterwards.

Nearly a quarter of an hour passed, and the group began to realize that something was wrong. They had clearly dealt a heavy blow to the monsters by working together with the ghosts.

But they did not seem to be intimidated in the slightest.

Instead, he acted as if he would drag them down with him even if he died here.

Zhang Lingyu pretended to be fighting against the Purple Scale Ape, but inwardly she was completely at ease. With the help of the ghosts, the Thousand-Faced Illusionary Butterfly had more or less affected the monsters present.

Even Luo Xuan and his companions couldn't escape!

"Bang!"

A violent explosion suddenly reached their ears. One of the demonic beasts that had been fighting Luo Xuan and his companions had defiantly detonated its demonic core before it died!

It clearly didn't want them to have anything of it!

Luo Xuan's face was deathly pale. Although he wasn't at the center of the explosion, the aftershocks still caused him some injuries. As for Deng Ce, who was at the forefront, he was sent flying backward and lay on the ground coughing up blood.

If the magical artifact hadn't protected its owner, he would likely have been seriously injured and fallen into a coma.

Ouyang Miaoyan, on the other hand, remained unharmed, silently casting spells in the background.

As for the Blood Fiend Duo, the Golden-Winged Eagle's desperate counterattack left both of them somewhat injured. If it weren't for Situ Jian's decisive action, they would have almost self-destructed as well.

"What on earth happened?!"

They're all fourth-tier demonic beasts. Even a beast without intelligence knows to run if it can't win, unlike this one that fights to the death.

"What on earth happened?!"

They're all fourth-tier demonic beasts. Even a beast without intelligence knows to run if it can't win, unlike this one that fights to the death.

Unless someone is secretly exerting influence... these monsters have become so violent.

Of all the cultivators present, only Ouyang Ziyan possessed this ability.

He glared at the woman, then turned to look at his brother. The man was slightly more seriously injured in order to deal with the Golden-Winged Eagle as soon as possible, but fortunately it was not a big problem.

Now he doesn't mention any support anymore, he just sits cross-legged silently to heal his wounds.

Seeing that the battle was nearing its end and he had achieved his desired effect, Zhang Lingyu had no intention of continuing the fight. He sent a message: "Attack together and finish this quickly!"

Suddenly, the surrounding ghostly mist contracted, and all the ghostly creatures rushed towards the wounded purple-scaled ape.

Wen Yu and Su Ling were, after all, disciples of the Soul Fiend Hermit. Their Myriad Soul Banner contained two Foundation Establishment ghosts, both of whom were cultivators who had died at their hands.

Seeing the Purple-Scaled Ape on the verge of death under the bites of the Ghost Mist, Zhang Lingyu did not hesitate to strike out with his right hand, delivering the final blow.

Blood Demon Handprint.

This technique is of a high grade, a full fourth grade. Not only is the casting time short, but its power is also considerable. It is the only one he can be interested in.

Even though he was just starting out, he was in no way inferior to Wen Yu in his lifetime.

With the massive body of the Purple-Scaled Ape crashing heavily to the ground, the battle was over without serious injury, though everyone suffered some wounds and became even more wary of each other.

Ouyang Miaoyan did not hesitate at all and urged, "Everyone, before the other demonic beasts arrive, let's quickly take out the Moon Marrow Spirit Water so we can leave this place."

"No!"

Situ Jian raised his head and said sternly:

"We are all injured. If anything unexpected happens ahead, it won't be as simple as just being injured."

"Fellow Daoist, you worry too much. All the demonic beasts I encountered last time are here. There is certainly no danger ahead!"

"Can..."

His divine sense was not weak. Even a hegemon like the Golden-Winged Eagle had fallen here. Naturally, the other demonic beasts in Moonlit Valley did not dare to continue entering. Therefore, no demonic beasts appeared within the exploration range.

But the danger I just mentioned is not caused by external factors, but by themselves.

If Luo Xuan and his group were to suddenly launch an attack, they would certainly suffer heavy losses.

However, Situ Zhan had a different idea and advised, "Luo Xuan and his companion suffered considerable injuries due to the monster's self-destruction, and Wen Yu and his wife exhausted their magical power after casting spells at any cost. Only you and my brother are still in good health."

"We can't rest on the spot, otherwise we'll give them time to catch their breath, and then the situation will become dire!"

"But if we take action, we'll be facing a two-on-five situation, which isn't worthwhile!"

"It's alright. Have you forgotten our trump card? Once this is used, Luo Xuan and the other man will surely perish. After that, I'll focus all my efforts on dealing with Wen Yu and his wife. You go and subdue Fairy Liu!"

"In that case, alright..."

Upon hearing this, Situ Jian had no choice but to agree. He cupped his hands to Ouyang Miaoyan and said, "Fairy Liu, I've been thinking about it, and it's best to get the Moon Marrow Spirit Water as soon as possible to prevent any unforeseen circumstances."

"Please forgive me if I offended you with my words just now."

"It's alright, I understand your feelings, fellow Daoist."

Ouyang Miaoyan covered her mouth and chuckled, then looked at Zhang Lingyu and the others and asked, "What do you all think?"

"I will obey Fairy Liu's orders!"

Zhang Lingyu had no objection; on the contrary, he was very much in favor. His original intention was to let everyone suffer some injuries, so why would he agree to let them heal and recover here?

Luo Xuan and Deng Ce were more seriously injured and wanted to refuse, but seeing that everyone else had agreed, they could only grit their teeth and nod.

However, they didn't dare to be careless and cautiously followed at the back of the group, clearly afraid of killing the two of them along the way.

About half an hour later, the group finally arrived at their destination. When they saw the Moon Essence Water in the pool, they couldn't help but hold their breath.

"This is the Moon Marrow Spirit Water."

Zhang Lingyu squinted at the spiritual water in front of her. The texture of the water was like melting moonlight. Although it was thick, it was clear and transparent, and it could clearly reflect the scenery in the sky. A faint silver mist also spread around the edge of the pool.

Its appearance is exactly the same as that described in the legacy left by Tianji Sanren.

He could clearly feel the desire emanating from the depths of his soul, yet he remained standing motionless, while the others wore expressions of greed on their faces.

After a few moments of silence, Situ Zhan stepped forward first, gesturing for them to proceed, and said with a smile, "Fairy Liu, please come forward to collect the spiritual water."

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