Serpent Ancestor

Chapter 200: A moment's difference can mean the difference between life and death

They suffered a major setback with Bai Luo inside the pyramid, leading to mutual suspicion.

However, afterward, Bai Luo took the initiative to visit and share intelligence about the pyramid, suggesting a reconciliation.

Zhou Wendie naturally felt disdain; she almost died because of Bai Luo, so how could she just let it go lightly? On the surface, though, both sides had to maintain peace.

"It seems the guess was correct; the other party is indeed a snake, the one the ancestor is looking for!"

Zhou Qingxuan glanced at Xu Hei in the crowd. Such demonic beasts, more cunning than humans, were rare but not unheard of.

The demonic beasts appearing in the ruins were mostly human spirit pets, collaborating with humans, never seen acting alone.

Not to mention, this snake ventured into the pyramid alone, reaping various benefits.

"Attack!"

With a cold shout from Zhou Wendie, the ambushed army of cultivators surged forward, charging at the Chu Tian Alliance members. Various spells and magical treasures were unleashed, creating a spectacular scene.

The Chu Tian Alliance, including two rogue cultivators, had only eight people, while they faced more than twenty, outnumbered by more than double.

The Chu Tian Alliance members exchanged glances, with nothing more to say.

Just fight!

Demon Man Zhang Tie led the charge, his body swelling like a towering giant, swinging a massive hammer towards Zhou Qingxuan. Zhou Qingxuan dodged into the air to avoid the Core Formation stage battle affecting others.

"Namo Amitabha..."

Demon Monk Ku Xuan chanted the Rebirth Mantra, causing those casting spells to fall powerlessly from the sky as if losing their souls, their spells dissipating into nothingness.

"Zhou Ping, Zhou Cang, Xie Yuyan..."

The Silver-haired Witch maintained her habit of asking names before killing. Anyone she named froze involuntarily, their heads flying off, dying instantly.

These two were the main force of the Chu Tian Alliance, invincible below the Core Formation stage.

Xiao Chou and Zhao Wenzhuo, with slightly weaker cultivation, could only deal with some small fry.

The other two rogue cultivators, having survived until now, were not mediocre, each picking a late Foundation Establishment stage cultivator to fight, taking advantage of the chaos.

"Go, Baldy, kill them! Make us proud, Baldy!"

The Vulture stood behind Ku Xuan, cheering, seemingly without any combat ability.

Though the numbers seemed vastly different, after one round of confrontation, the other side instantly lost five people, while the Chu Tian Alliance remained unscathed.

This clearly showed the true strength of both sides.

Xu Hei was targeted by Zhou Wendie; he was her initial target.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"You little beast, today is your death day! Watch me kill you with my own hands, avenging Wenjun!"

Zhou Wendie's eyes swirled with flames, and where her gaze landed, a raging fire ignited, forming a sea of fire, sweeping towards Xu Hei like a fiery storm.

Xu Hei moved at full speed, leaving countless afterimages, but the flames were incredibly fast, burning all the afterimages. Wherever her gaze landed, even the void could catch fire.

"What a strange fire, is this the power of the Scarlet Flame Demon Eyes?"

Xu Hei's eyes flickered.

At this moment, a False Core stage corpse puppet underground screamed, engulfed by the flames, burned to ashes. Xu Hei realized he must not let even a trace of this fire touch him.

Even a False Core could be instantly annihilated; this was an opponent beyond the limits of the Foundation Establishment stage.

Extreme Realm cultivators were all people with great opportunities and fortunes, possessing extraordinary talent and unique physiques, often with numerous magical treasures.

Zhou Wendie was one of them.

In fact, throughout the Qin Kingdom, only three people had reached the Extreme Realm of the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Falling Stars, Earth Spike, Lightning Strike Technique!"

Xu Hei instantly cast three spells, aiming at Zhou Wendie.

From above, below, front, and back, various spells appeared, attacking Zhou Wendie from all directions, but before they could get close, they were burned to nothingness by the flames.

Then, Xu Hei summoned the ivory flying sword, which melted upon contact with the flames.

"Indeed, ordinary means are useless against her!"

Xu Hei's heart trembled, suddenly wondering if selling the Scarlet Flame Demon Eyes was a loss.

At this moment, Zhou Wendie's face was pale, blood trickling from the corner of her eye, seemingly greatly exhausted.

Xu Hei observed briefly and found that she was surrounded by flames, leaving no gaps.

To deal with her, he would either need the Black Dragon Pagoda or the Ten Thousand Word Heavenly Book.

But since she hadn't used any magical treasures, she must have a trump card of the same level!

"Something's wrong!"

Xu Hei looked at the omnipresent flames, suddenly feeling a chill.

The opponent's flames seemed to be attacking but weren't truly threatening; Xu Hei could easily avoid them each time they burned.

And whenever Xu Hei tried to counterattack, the opponent could always predict his position and prepare defenses in advance.

Xu Hei thought of a possibility.

"This woman isn't attacking; she's defending with all her might, stalling for time!"

The exchange just now seemed long but was only two or three breaths. Xu Hei had already analyzed the opponent's intentions.

Zhou Wendie never intended to kill Xu Hei!

To verify his guess, Xu Hei deliberately left an opening while dodging.

As a result, Zhou Wendie ignored the opening, not using the flames to attack, instead watching her surroundings, wary of possible ambushes.

"Indeed! She's stalling for time!"

Xu Hei's face darkened.

Zhou Wendie had exceptional talent but was also very self-aware, knowing she couldn't kill Xu Hei.

Even Bai Luo was tricked repeatedly, and even the second ancestor failed multiple times; what did she have to kill him?

From the start, Zhou Wendie acted fiercely, claiming she would kill him for revenge, but it was all an act!

She hadn't used all her trump cards, only using the known Scarlet Flame Demon Eyes for defense, so she had little consumption.

However, the blood at her eye corner and her pale face weren't fake; the Scarlet Flame Demon Eyes were indeed used to their limit.

But she hadn't shown any other means, aiming to confuse her opponent.

However, Xu Hei saw through her intentions at a glance.

Xu Hei glanced at the sealed exit, calculating the probability of escape, and made a bold decision.

Xu Hei turned and charged deeper into the Blood Corpse Cave.

He chose to return!

Zhou Wendie's expression changed, immediately shouting, "You little beast, are you scared? Afraid to fight me?"

Xu Hei ignored her, focusing on one direction, moving at full speed, leaving Zhou Wendie behind.

His destination was clear.

—The cave dwelling where the corpse charm resided.

At this moment, from the start of the battle until now, it seemed long, but only three breaths had passed. Xu Hei had already left the battle, choosing to escape.

Zhou Wendie realized her plan was exposed, her expression changing drastically, gritting her teeth as she pursued.

Butterfly wings appeared behind her, moving at full speed like a phantom, reaching speeds comparable to the Core Formation stage, yet she still couldn't catch up to Xu Hei.

His figure grew more distant, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

"Buzz!"

At this moment, the space around Zhou Wendie distorted, and an old man, white-haired and withered, emerged from the space.

It was the second ancestor of the Zhou Family, Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing, now emaciated, his flesh and blood withered, with most of his vitality gone, resembled a dying man.

"Where's that snake?"

He glanced around, seeing Zhou Wendie's pale face, chasing in one direction, and without further words, stepped forward like a shooting star, speeding towards where Xu Hei had disappeared.