Chapter 149: My Lord, Your Servant Has Arrived!

Qi Bai's eyes widened in anger, shaking the Soul-Swinging Wave Drum wildly while calling out to his magic treasure seal.

Invoking God Technique—Ox-Head Ghost Soldier!

The ghost god Ox-Head revealed a clone, landing with a boom and joining the battlefield.

It had an ox head and a human body, burly and robust, standing over a zhang tall; it lowered its head, horns pointed, like a section of a city wall, charging toward the Tree Martial Fighting Ape.

Unlike Ning Zhuo hurriedly controlled the mechanical ape, dodging with difficulty.

Just as it brushed past the Ox-Head Ghost Soldier, the ghost soldier suddenly reached back and grabbed the Tree Martial Fighting Ape's tail.

Its movement was agile, appearing particularly abrupt when paired with its massive body.

Unlike Ning Zhuo controlled the mechanical ape, but couldn't retract the monkey tail in time.

Whoosh!

The next moment, the mechanical ape was dragged by its tail by the Ox-Head Ghost Soldier and flung away with force.

It used great force, stirring up a gust of wind that instantly blew away all the dust from the collapsed house.

Qi Bai stood up slowly, hiding behind the Ox-Head Ghost Soldier. He stared at Unlike Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong, his gaze mainly focused on the Cang Tie Han Jia.

"Mechanical puppet? You rats hiding your heads and showing your tails!" Qi Bai's eyes were filled with deep hatred.

With every breath, his injuries recovered by a fraction.

By the time he finished this sentence, his condition had greatly improved, turning from severe injury to light injury.

He had recovered!

He had finally caught his breath, the most critical moment, by exhausting all his efforts.

"I was so close, so close to being defeated!" A strong sense of lingering fear filled his heart; the extreme stimulation made his heartbeat violent, faster than ever before.

Emotions like anger, rage, hatred, and relief mixed together, finally causing Qi Bai to crack a corner of his mouth in a sinister, cold laugh: "Hehehe, very good, very good. Two Foundation Establishment rats actually almost took my life."

"You did very well, very brilliantly, and it is also a pity."

"After receiving my praise, go to your deaths!"

The next moment, the Ox-Head Ghost Soldier and Qi Bai split into two paths, left and right, and killed their way over.

"There is no chance left, Xiao Zhuo. You go, I will cover the retreat!" Sun Lingtong transmitted his voice urgently.

"One move off, damnable!" Unlike Ning Zhuo clenched his fists, gritting his teeth, his heart lake rippling, unable to control himself.

Qi Bai was too powerful; his combat strength was clearly on another level.

Unlike Ning Zhuo relied on the Xiancheng environment, fighting on home turf, occupying the geographical advantage. With the Xiancheng's grand array, even incoming Golden Core cultivators were greatly weakened.

At the beginning of the battle, Unlike Ning Zhuo deliberately turned the fight into a chase, utilizing numerous underground bases to delay time and consume Qi Bai's combat strength.

However, although the traps exploded successfully, the actual combat effect was poor.

If it were a Foundation Establishment cultivator, they would have been reduced to bones, and even an ordinary Golden Core cultivator would have been blasted into a daze and a sorry state.

But Qi Bai's combat strength remained intact, and even his golden protective barrier hadn't broken.

Seeing this, Unlike Ning Zhuo immediately understood that even if he used the remaining underground bases to consume him, it wouldn't be very effective.

He decisively switched to ground combat.

He fought Qi Bai head-on, exhausting all his efforts, nearly using up over a dozen years of accumulated mechanical creations, only managing to stabilize his footing and maintain a stalemate.

And this was all based on the premise that Qi Bai was mesmerized by the place of fortune, single-mindedly wanting to capture Sun and Ning alive, and to abuse and kill them in front of each other for his own amusement.

Qi Bai's own combat strength had never been fully unleashed.

Seeing the situation was wrong, Unlike Ning Zhuo had no choice but to blow up the immortal array, triggering its passive defense.

If it were most Golden Core cultivators, they would have been suppressed by now.

As a result, Qi Bai displayed extremely strong combat strength, actually resisting the Xiancheng's grand array with his own power, truly wearing down the array patterns!

However, this also led to Meng Kui's intervention.

The appearance of the Peach Kernel of Affairs met Unlike Ning Zhuo's expectations.

This smash was what truly caused the battle situation to turn for the first time.

Qi Bai was severely injured and delirious.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's Hanging Corpse Whip struck him, but was unable to break through the golden protective barrier.

It wasn't until he went all out, pushing the Cang Tie Han Jia to its limit, that he gradually beat down the protective golden light.

However, once Qi Bai woke up, the time left for Unlike Ning Zhuo was minimal.

Although Unlike Ning Zhuo tried his best, he was still delayed by Qi Bai's endless stream of magic tools and treasures, forcing him to catch his breath.

When Qi Bai summoned the ghost god clone of the Ox-Head Ghost Soldier, he stabilized his footing once again.

In just a few breaths, his severe injuries turned into light injuries.

Qi Bai's healing means were truly astonishing.

He was worthy of being a true disciple of the Soul-Devouring Sect, capable of being dispatched here by the sect, with robust combat strength, fully capable of holding his own!

A trace of despair spread in the hearts of Sun and Ning.

Sun Lingtong, with an unprecedentedly serious expression, transmitted: "I have a mark planted by Qi Bai on me; I simply cannot get away."

"I will stay behind to cover the retreat."

"Xiao Zhuo, give me all your mechanical creations."

"You go!"

"No!" Unlike Ning Zhuo refused decisively, controlling the Tree Martial Fighting Ape to block the Ox-Head Ghost Soldier.

His left hand formed a palm, and a thunder talisman appeared in his palm.

Boom!

Palm thunder shot out, hitting Qi Bai, who had killed his way to the front, squarely.

Qi Bai let the palm thunder hit him, laughing sinisterly.

The next moment, his entire body transformed into a mass of ghost mist, descending from above to cover Unlike Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong.

Both of them groaned, their hearts aching.

The ghost mist was like a deadly poison, seeping into the machines and their bodies, contacting their souls and violently corroding them.

Unlike Ning Zhuo was greatly affected, unable to control the Tree Martial Fighting Ape. The latter's movements became sluggish, and it was immediately swept away by the Ox-Head Ghost Soldier.

The Ox-Head Ghost Soldier howled, charging into the ghost mist.

A fist the size of a millstone smashed heavily into the Cang Tie Han Jia.

The Cang Tie Han Jia flew backward like a cannonball, crashing through over a dozen houses along the way before embedding itself into a wall.

The Cang Tie Han Jia was severely damaged; Unlike Ning Zhuo's forearm was almost completely exposed, a large chunk of the armor's chest was missing, and the helmet was full of cracks; it wouldn't be strange if it completely disintegrated in the next second.

"Boss!" Unlike Ning Zhuo couldn't care about his own injuries and immediately looked for Sun Lingtong.

Sun Lingtong lay in the ruins of the house in front, struggling with all his might, but his body was weak, pinned down by bricks and half a large beam, unable to break free.

Unlike Ning Zhuo drove the Cang Tie Han Jia, rushing over hurriedly.

He leaned down, intending to push aside the obstacles and drag Sun Lingtong out.

But the next moment, Sun Lingtong suddenly looked ferocious, his five fingers like blades, sliding through a huge gap in the armor and stabbing into Unlike Ning Zhuo's abdomen.

"Bo-Boss..." Unlike Ning Zhuo was caught off guard and suffered a heavy blow.

Sun Lingtong's expression shifted, sometimes ferocious, sometimes sorrowful and angry.

"I, I've been possessed by a ghost; go, hurry and go!" he shouted.

Qi Bai stood on the shoulder of the Ox-Head Ghost Soldier, arriving in front of Unlike Ning Zhuo, looking down at the two: "How is it? How does it feel to be betrayed by your brother?"

"Chui Tiao Ke, you specialize in mechanical arts, and I specialize in ghost control arts. Your brother has already been controlled by me; hurry up and kill him, otherwise you will be killed by him, hahaha!"

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Unlike Ning Zhuo's heart trembled violently.

The next moment, the poisonous ghost mist rose again, covering Unlike Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong.

The excruciating pain struck again.

Qi Bai took out the Soul-Swinging Wave Drum, tapping it continuously, dong, dong, dong.

This caused Unlike Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong to spray blood from their seven orifices, making a bad situation worse, leaving them with no power to resist.

"Ghost Soldier, go and take the enemy's life!" Qi Bai called out softly.

The Ox-Head Ghost Soldier roared, charging like a meteor, its momentum astonishing. A fist the size of a millstone smashed down heavily; this smash would surely cause Ning and Sun to lose their lives on the spot.

Strong, too strong!

When Qi Bai stood his ground and his mind was normal, he displayed extremely excellent tactical literacy.

The Ox-Head Ghost Soldier applied pressure from the front, and the poisonous ghost mist targeted the Cang Tie Han Jia. The secret ghost possession made Unlike Ning Zhuo caught in a dilemma. His verbal threats were not because he wanted to torture them again, but just a cover to allow him to successfully deploy his means and create a chance for the Ox-Head Ghost Soldier to deliver a fatal blow.

The Ox-Head Ghost Soldier's massive body cast a shadow of death, completely enveloping the two.

It was difficult for the two even to stand steady, let alone parry or dodge.

In Unlike Ning Zhuo's perception, time suddenly became quite slow.

This strong premonition of death was not the first time.

Once, during a street battle in the black market.

He was too young and made a major mistake of negligence in the face of battle, falling into danger and nearly being killed by someone before they died.

It was Sun Lingtong who flashed out, and in his desperation, used his own body to block the blade for Unlike Ning Zhuo.

"Boss!" Unlike Ning Zhuo exclaimed at the time, his face full of panic.

Sun Lingtong waved his hand, pulling out the dagger stuck in his chest, blood instantly soaking his clothes: "A small matter!"

"Boss..." Unlike Ning Zhuo was extremely guilty and self-reproachful; if not for his own carelessness, Sun Lingtong wouldn't have suffered such a heavy injury.

Sun Lingtong tapped his fingers, stopping the blood: "Hehehe, Xiao Zhuo, don't be sad. You call me Boss, so what does it matter if the Boss blocks a blade for his brother?"

Now.

Sun Lingtong's hand blade was deeply inserted into Unlike Ning Zhuo's abdomen.

Sun Lingtong's eyes widened in anger, his spirit eyes streaming blood, wishing he could commit suicide immediately!

The giant fist smashed down, the yin wind howled, and the terrifying murderous intent was suffocating.

Unlike Ning Zhuo raised his head, staring fixedly at the Ox-Head Ghost Soldier.

Bang!

The Ox-Head Ghost Soldier's attack was actually blocked.

Suddenly, a figure stood before Unlike Ning Zhuo like a mountain.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's eyes gradually widened, looking at the figure before him, exclaiming in his heart: "Yuan Yuan Dasheng?!"

The mechanical ape intercepting the Ox-Head Ghost Soldier stood tall, its eyes shooting green light in all directions, powerful spirituality overflowing in all directions, its momentum awe-inspiring and inviolable.

It was—

Even if betrayed, the will does not tilt, the righteous bones are firm, and the spirit is hard to calm.

After experiencing life and death, the spirituality remains; returning only to practice righteous deeds!

Yuan Yuan Dasheng turned slightly and suddenly spoke, its voice low and powerful: "My Lord."

"Your servant has arrived!"

As if passing through a lifetime, as if crossing life and death, at the critical moment, Yuan Yuan Dasheng was reborn, its spirituality fully restored, and it lent a helping hand!

"Yuan Yuan Dasheng can speak?!" Unlike Ning Zhuo was extremely surprised.

At this moment, he felt that there was no longer any barrier between him and Yuan Yuan Dasheng, and his control over it was even clearer and more delicate than before.

Without a doubt, this was a qualitative change!

Unlike Ning Zhuo understood in an instant: it was his action of saving Sun Lingtong with all his might, regardless of his own life, that greatly conformed to Yuan Yuan Dasheng's spirituality.

"But how could it suddenly speak?"

Yuan Yuan Dasheng said again: "My Lord, what are your orders?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo suppressed his doubts and pointed at Qi Bai: "Kill him!"

"Your servant, obeys!" Yuan Yuan Dasheng launched a charge.

The Ox-Head Ghost Soldier roared, blocking its path.

Boom!

Yuan Yuan Dasheng flipped the Ox-Head Ghost Soldier directly, its momentum extremely violent.

"What is going on with this mechanical puppet?" Qi Bai felt a sense of foreboding and hurriedly retreated.

Poisonous ghost mist sprayed all the way, interfering with Yuan Yuan Dasheng.

Yuan Yuan Dasheng pressed forward, ignoring the ghost mist.

Continuing the charge!

Qi Bai shook the Soul-Swinging Wave Drum wildly.

Yuan Yuan Dasheng had no reaction!

Qi Bai couldn't help but feel his heart racing, his mouth dry, and he cast his innate talent, Nether-Piercing Death Eye.

As a result, he discovered that Yuan Yuan Dasheng—had no soul!

"Without a soul to inhabit it, why does it have such intelligence?!" Qi Bai couldn't understand.

Yuan Yuan Dasheng closed in, and Qi Bai frantically activated many magic tools and treasures, striking Yuan Yuan Dasheng's body.

Yuan Yuan Dasheng's entire body surged with surging blood energy; that was the blood oil bottle Unlike Ning Zhuo had installed earlier!

It performed exquisite martial arts, blocking or deflecting, hard-resisting various magic tools and treasures, and killed its way to Qi Bai.

Hard fighting and fierce attacking! It didn't care about its own life at all.

"The problem is—it's just a mechanical creation, what life does it have to speak of?!" Qi Bai was beaten up again.

But this time it was different from before.

His mind was normal, and although his combat strength was suppressed, he could fully exert it to the current upper limit.

However, Yuan Yuan Dasheng could tear apart a half-step Golden Core level Fire-Running Snake while alive, and now its mechanical body was even more powerful than before, and it had abundant blood energy to fully unleash the Demon-Staining Blood Tendon Skill!

Yuan Yuan Dasheng also had Golden Core combat strength! And it suffered much less suppression from the array than Qi Bai!

Qi Bai retreated steadily, his army collapsing.

"Damnable, the Golden Silk Garment is shattered, unable to provide me with protection. How is this mechanical puppet even fiercer than those Golden Core body cultivators?!"

The rhythm of the battle was firmly controlled by Yuan Yuan Dasheng.

The advantage gradually turned into a winning momentum.

Qi Bai spat blood, severely injured again.

He very much wanted to shake off Yuan Yuan Dasheng, but he could not.

The Xiancheng's grand formation had already been triggered, prohibiting all teleportation talismans.

Qi Bai's magic tools, magic treasures, and various spells were mostly aimed at the soul. This was very awkward when it landed on Yuan Yuan Dasheng!

"Little brother, is this the mechanical ape you created?" Sun Lingtong watched, dumbfounded.

Unlike Ning Zhuo himself was also incredulous: "It seems... yes."

He had not expected that Yuan Yuan Dasheng's true combat power would be this high!

Unlike Ning Zhuo thought to himself: "This time it seems it's not just awakening its spirituality, but entering a higher level. Yuan Yuan Dasheng is performing martial arts even more nimbly and naturally than before, as if it had never died."

Yuan Yuan Dasheng swung its fist, flattening Qi Bai's forehead.

He climbed onto Qi Bai's body, and with a twist, snapped Qi Bai's left arm in the opposite direction.

Yuan Yuan Dasheng's monkey tail coiled around, causing Qi Bai to lose his balance, then it extended its leg for a horizontal strike, directly kicking and collapsing Qi Bai's knee!

Qi Bai's magic tools and magic treasures smashed into Yuan Yuan Dasheng, leaving the latter riddled with holes.

The two sides clashed, extremely fiercely.

But the problem was, Qi Bai was a flesh-and-blood body, while Yuan Yuan Dasheng was merely a mechanical shell.

In such a war of attrition, Qi Bai was losing to the point of bankruptcy!

He wanted to open up distance, he tried every possible way, but all ended in failure.

Qi Bai was skilled at controlling yin souls and ghost generals, while he himself performed spells, used magic tools, and so on for long-range attacks. This was his primary combat style.

He was not a body cultivator; his main defense relied on the Golden Thread Garment, but after Unlike Ning Zhuo's multiple rounds of consumption, it was already shattered.

Qi Bai had no shortcomings when clashing with Sun and Ning. But facing Yuan Yuan Dasheng, his shortcomings immediately surfaced.

"If this continues, I will die!"

Qi Bai had never expected that the situation would take such a sharp turn for the worse.

At this moment, he was forced to the edge of a cliff and could only fight for his life.

Netherfire burning the body!

His whole body burned with pale blue netherfire; the flames were incomparably cold and could burn everything to ash.

Qi Bai frantically drove the Nether-Piercing Death Eye and also cast the spell of the Yellow Springs covering his body.

Under the scorching of the netherfire, the Yellow Springs hissed, rising with a large amount of water vapor, temporarily protecting Qi Bai.

But Yuan Yuan Dasheng did not have such treatment, and the materials of its whole body were rapidly disintegrating under the netherfire.

"Oh no!" Sun Lingtong exclaimed, very nervous.

Yuan Yuan Dasheng's combat power was affected and rapidly declined.

If Qi Bai were allowed to catch his breath again, the previous scene would inevitably repeat itself.

Yuan Yuan Dasheng, however, roared toward the sky!

Its entire skeleton suddenly shone brilliantly, radiating dazzling golden light.

Under the protection of the golden light, Yuan Yuan Dasheng was burned until almost only a skeleton remained.

But it still moved freely!

Immortal Talent — Righteous Bone Firm as Gold!!

This was the first time Unlike Ning Zhuo had seen Yuan Yuan Dasheng display its Immortal Talent.

"Why can Yuan Yuan Dasheng also use its Immortal Talent in this new mechanical body?" Unlike Ning Zhuo's question arose immediately.

The terrifying netherfire could not burn Yuan Yuan Dasheng away either!

It rushed to Qi Bai's front again, the two almost face-to-face.

Yuan Yuan Dasheng brazenly performed its martial arts specialty.

It fiercely reached forward.

With its vital point grasped, Qi Bai was incomparably horrified, cold air rising wildly from the bottom of his heart.

"Wait..."

Sun-Shattering Hand!

Yuan Yuan Dasheng had practiced bitterly countless times during its lifetime, shattering wooden balls, stone balls, iron balls...

Now, shattering the human ball!

So what if he was a Jin Dan? Even an immortal would have to touch his forehead.

Moreover, Qi Bai was not a body cultivator.

Qi Bai's eyes almost popped out of their sockets, his face deathly pale, and he let out a long howl: Owoo—!

If he were like Han Ming, who had also cultivated the Immortal Zombie Transformation Great Law, it would be one thing.

But now...

Pain, severe pain, too painful, painful to the point of wanting to die!

He passed out directly from the pain!!