Chapter 816: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 816 Interrogating the Spirit Insect Cultivator!

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Dongyu.

Outside Qingxi Valley, the mountains and forests were lush and verdant; had it not been known that the Lingqu Sect Station lay hidden here, ordinary cultivators passing by would have taken it for nothing more than a secluded mountain valley.

The female earth cultivator's "Soul-Locking Trapping Killing Array" was fully activated, concealing the aura of the entire Qingxi Valley, perfectly masking even the slightest fluctuation.

Even a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator passing by would find it difficult to detect.

Inside the secret chamber in the valley, Xu Zhangqing wore a green robe, holding a Transmission Jade Talisman at his fingertip.

Since setting up the array, he had not relaxed his vigilance toward the Nine-Headed Insect and Wu Sheng Chong Mu for a moment; besides assigning disciples to strengthen the sect's defenses, he had poured nearly all his energy into tracking down the Nine-Headed Insect's whereabouts.

Wu Sheng Chong Mu's strength was unfathomable; even a Spirit Severing cultivator might not be able to slay her, and he certainly could not confront her head-on.

But if he first dealt with the Nine-Headed Insect, her most capable subordinate, he could temporarily sever Wu Sheng Chong Mu's claws and fangs in Dongyu—this was not without merit as a plan.

A Lingqu Sect disciple's voice came from outside: "Great Elder, Zhao Wuxin has arrived."

Xu Zhangqing put away the Transmission Jade Talisman and said indifferently, "Let him in."

Soon, a burly figure walked in.

This man wore black tight clothes, his features stern and resolute; he was Zhao Wuxin.

His cultivation was Human Grade Golden Core Late Stage, he possessed a Metal Spirit Root, and he had cooperated with the Lingqu Sect for many years.

This time, upon learning that Xu Zhangqing intended to deal with these Spirit Insect Cultivators, he had voluntarily proposed joining forces.

After Zhao Wuxin sat down, his tone carried a hint of urgency: "Elder Xu, any leads?"

This time, I almost fell victim to these strange Spirit Insect Cultivators.

If I don't make up for it, I'll truly be too embarrassed to continue cooperating with the Lingqu Sect in the future.

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "I received word that someone has discovered traces of the Spirit Insect Cultivators."

Zhao Wuxin hurriedly asked: "Where?"

Xu Zhangqing replied: "Black Rock Gully!"

Black Rock Gully lay at the border between Dongyu and the Southern Region, its terrain low-lying, its rocks all pitch-black, with Yin Evil Qi permeating the air year-round—exactly the sort of hiding place Spirit Insect Cultivators loved.

Occasionally, one might encounter some special demonic beasts, or evil cultivators.

Zhao Wuxin stood up abruptly: "No time to lose; let's set out now!"

Xu Zhangqing smiled playfully: "This is one of the reasons I asked you to come."

Zhao Wuxin asked doubtfully: "What do you mean?"

Xu Zhangqing explained: "Insects overcome wood, so my strength cannot be fully exerted.

And you, with your Metal Spirit Root, because metal kills insects, you have the upper hand over them."

Actually, this was merely an excuse.

A group of Spirit Insect Cultivators at most at the Golden Core Stage—no matter how powerful, how powerful could they be?

The reason he sought Zhao Wuxin was simply to have one more witness.

That way, news of the Spirit Insect Cultivators could be spread, drawing more attention.

To put it plainly, though he could not deal with Wu Sheng Chong Mu himself, he could create public opinion.

Zhao Wuxin suddenly understood: "I see!"

At the same time, he felt somewhat moved in his heart.

He had almost harmed the other party, yet was instead valued so highly.

This operation had to be taken seriously; he could not betray the other's trust.

Immediately, the two left the Lingqu Sect and flew directly toward the Eastern Region Border.

After some time, the two finally arrived at Black Rock Gully.

Xu Zhangqing and Zhao Wuxin hid in the darkness, observing the movements inside.

Only to see at the entrance at the bottom of the gully stood four Spirit Insect Cultivators dressed in black robes.

Faint black qi swirled around them; they held insect flutes in their hands, playing a few notes from time to time, and soon hissing sounds came from the depths, as if insects were wriggling.

Xu Zhangqing gave Zhao Wuxin a look: "It's them."

Both were Golden Core Stage cultivators; without many words, they understood each other tacitly.

Xu Zhangqing's figure darted, landing in an instant at a key point of Black Rock Gully; he flipped his palm to produce a palm-sized gilded array plate—a portable array he had asked the female earth cultivator to make in advance, the Gold Pattern Trapping Spirit Array.

The array plate used mana as a guide, requiring no pre-buried array eyes; as long as the node was found, it could be activated.

Xu Zhangqing condensed a strand of mana at his fingertip and lightly tapped the array plate; the plate instantly rose into the air, four golden rays shooting from its body, precisely landing in four directions.

Immediately, golden patterns emerged, spreading like a spiderweb at high speed; within two breaths, the four Spirit Insect Cultivators and the surrounding area were enveloped.

The golden patterns quickly condensed into a semi-transparent light barrier, the auras inside and outside forcibly severed, even spatial fluctuations locked down.

Xu Zhangqing called out: "The array is open, attack!"

Zhao Wuxin had long been poised and ready; hearing this, his figure shot out like a golden rainbow, speed exploding to the extreme, arriving in an instant before the nearest Spirit Insect Cultivator.

The spiritual sword in his hand hummed, golden radiance swirling around the sword body, sharp qi pressing straight at the opponent's face.

The Spirit Insect Cultivator had just sensed something amiss when the sword tip was already three inches from his chest; in haste he activated black qi to block, but it was instantly torn apart by the golden radiance.

Immediately followed by a "puchi" sound, his body was split in two in an instant.

Metal kills insects; against Spirit Insect Cultivators below his own cultivation, it was simply crushing.

"A Golden Core cultivator!"

The remaining three Spirit Insect Cultivators' faces changed drastically.

The leader roared and blew the Insect Flute, the sharp flute sound piercing the air, and dense hissing sounds immediately came from the Cave Depths, countless poisonous insects surging out.

But as soon as they came out, the poisonous insects were strangled to death by Zhao Wuxin's Spiritual Sword, transforming into pools of Black Blood.

"Damn it!"

"How could there be a Golden Core Cultivator targeting us?"

"No, don't kill us!"

The remaining Spirit Insect Cultivators' eyes were full of despair and fear.

They only had Foundation Establishment Cultivation; facing a Golden Core Cultivator, they had absolutely no chance of winning.

Now their retreat was also locked down by the Spiritual Array; at this moment they had all become fish on a chopping block.

Xu Changqing waved his hand, signaling Zhao Wuxin to stop; they had finally found a few Spirit Insect Cultivators, if they killed them all, what would they even ask?

Seeing this, Zhao Wuxin immediately withdrew his Spiritual Sword, then stood honestly to the side.

Xu Changqing looked at the three Spirit Insect Cultivators with cold eyes: "Tell me, where is the Nine-Headed Insect?

What is the Wu Sheng Chong Mu plotting?"

However, none of them reacted, seemingly unwilling to speak.

Xu Changqing revealed a Cold Smile: "Your methods, I know better than anyone.

If you don't want to die, you'd better obey obediently, otherwise..."

Before the words were finished, the three Spirit Insect Cultivators' faces grew even paler.

Seeing this, Xu Changqing continued: "I'll give you one last chance; speak the Nine-Headed Insect's whereabouts and the Wu Sheng Chong Mu's plot, and you can keep a life.

Otherwise, you will suffer backlash from the Spirit Insects you raised yourselves; that kind of suffering worse than death is not something an Ordinary person can endure."

The three Spirit Insect Cultivators were very conflicted, opening their mouths but not knowing how to speak.

They had been under the Wu Sheng Chong Mu's control for years, and had long been planted with Insect Gu; if they leaked the Wu Sheng Chong Mu's information, the Insect Gu would immediately activate, letting them die in agony.

But if they didn't speak, they would die just the same right now, truly a dilemma.

Zhao Wuxin's face sank, and he shouted sternly: "If you don't speak, go die!"

The next second, Golden Core Stage pressure erupted.

Instantly, the three Spirit Insect Cultivators trembled all over uncontrollably.

Their Flesh Bodies couldn't withstand this pressure, and cracks emerged one after another.

"I'll speak... I'll speak!"

Finally, one of the Spirit Insect Cultivators could endure no longer, his voice trembling as he said: "I can tell you the Cult Leader's whereabouts, but I cannot speak of the Wu Sheng Chong Mu's information.

Once leaked, the Insect Gu inside my body will immediately activate, and I will die even more miserably!"