socalfunplaces Chapter 408 Sneak Attack
Chapter 408 Sneak Attack
Chapter 408 Sneak Attack
Chen Yi had already read the "script".
Even without Cangnan's report, given his cautious nature, he would never have trusted an enemy who had just tried to kill him, much less risk his life.
However, to completely kill this near-fifth-tier fire lion here, brute force alone is not enough; some strategy is needed to lure it into the pit.
Since the other party had already written the script, Chen Yi was naturally happy to cooperate.
He hesitated for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons, before reluctantly nodding: "Very well. Since you say so, this humble monk will believe you this once. Let's call a truce for now and get through this ordeal."
He paused, then, as if remembering something, added deliberately, his tone somewhat "naive": "However, we must agree beforehand that once we get past this hurdle, how we obtain the three-colored spirit fruit will depend on our own abilities!"
These seemingly foolish words played right into the Flame Lion's hands.
What a brainless, stupid monk!
The Flame Lion was secretly pleased, but kept a straight face, nodding repeatedly: "Of course! Of course! It's all about skill and fair competition!"
Inwardly, however, it was laughing wildly: You think you can get past this? You think you can rely on your own abilities? Fool! The moment your inspiration strikes, I'll be the first to kill you!
The next moment, Chen Yi moved.
He uttered a low Buddhist chant and lightly touched the ground with his feet.
Every step is like a lotus blooming.
One after another, illusory golden lotuses bloomed and withered in the air, supporting his figure. In just three steps, he silently traversed a distance of dozens of feet and appeared where the four of them were working together.
This exquisite movement caused the pupils of the group to shrink slightly.
At this moment, if we only consider cultivation level, Chen Yi's body refinement cultivation is only at the mid-stage of the fourth level, barely approaching the late stage.
The four people opposite him, whether they were the Human-Faced Flood Dragon, Cang Nan, the Flame Lion, or the Silver Flame, were all either Nascent Soul clones or their true selves who had suppressed their cultivation.
The difference between the two is like that between a domestic dog and a mountain leopard; they are not comparable.
But Chen Yi felt no fear whatsoever.
The supernatural powers and secret techniques he possessed were in no way inferior. If it really came down to a life-or-death struggle, he had more ways to protect himself than anyone else present.
Moreover, in their previous encounters, he had already demonstrated sufficient strength, proving he was not someone to be trifled with.
"Good! Fellow Daoist Kudu is indeed straightforward!" the Flame Lion greeted warmly. "Come, here's an empty spot for you. Just stand still and join us using your Vajra Divine Power!"
It commanded in a pretentious manner: "On my command, unleash the full power of your golden light and strike at the core of that light cluster! With you joining us, this three-colored light cluster will surely be easily defeated!"
Chen Yi stood still as instructed and looked up.
The ball of light, interwoven with the colors of wood, fire, and metal, was radiating a powerful, fifth-tier pressure, vast and unfathomable. No wonder these four were struggling so much; even someone as strong as them would likely be injured instantly if they tried to withstand it alone.
At this moment, energy surged within the arena, and the light and shadow were terrifying.
In front of Yin Yan, the power of space twisted into silver light blades, constantly cutting the edges of the light cluster.
The human-faced dragon spat out its natal snake scales, which transformed into a giant dark green shield to withstand the frontal attack.
The Flame Lion's innate demonic fire transforms into a roaring fire dragon, frantically scorching the power of wood and metal.
A wisp of gray-white magic-breaking light lingered at the fingertips of the tribal saintess Cang Nan, and wherever it passed, the three-colored spiritual light melted away like snow.
The four forces were locked in a stalemate with the three-colored spiritual light.
Chen Yi narrowed his eyes, and in just a moment, he already knew what was going on.
These four people didn't even use their full strength.
Even if he doesn't come, as long as they are willing to hold nothing back, they can still break through this ball of light.
However, that would mean exhausting one's power the moment the ball of light is broken, leaving one temporarily weak and powerless to protect oneself.
It seems that this is what the Flame Lion is truly worried about. It wants the treasure, but it also fears being betrayed by its "ally" the moment it succeeds. That's why it wants to bring in this "outsider" to serve as the final "expendable item" and "meat shield."
In the blink of an eye, Chen Yi had made his decision.
He stepped forward without hesitation, uttered a low shout, and suddenly his body shone with golden light!
A solid, golden light, brimming with masculine and immortal power, burst forth from his palm—it was the Vajra Indestructible Divine Power he had cultivated to the late stage of the fourth rank!
This golden light, like a stabilizing needle, fiercely pierced into the chaotic and violent energy field, steadily injecting into the light cluster that had broken through the three-colored spiritual light.
hum!
The three-colored aura trembled violently, and the halo spread out in layers like ripples on water.
At the core of the ball of light, a fruit the size of an infant's fist, with three colors swirling around it, was faintly visible, emitting a strange fragrance that captivated the soul.
Chen Yi stood in the center, his body radiating golden light like a blazing sun, firmly suppressing the chaotic three-colored spiritual light. His Vajra Indestructible Divine Power, Golden Light, was the core of the technique to strip away the restriction.
There was a figure assisting him on each of his four sides.
The Fiery Lion opened its mouth and spewed out crimson demonic fire, scorching the outer barrier of the spiritual light. Each wisp of flame carried the power to burn mountains and boil seas.
The human-faced dragon flung out pieces of dark green demonic scales, the runes on the scales flashing like countless tiny blades, cutting through the tough energy threads within the ball of light.
The Holy Maiden of Cangnan drew mysterious trajectories with her hands, her intent to break the spell disintegrating the restrictive structure from within.
Silver Flame emitted a silver spatial fluctuation, silently penetrating behind the spiritual light.
The five appeared to cooperate seamlessly, their spiritual connection flowing smoothly, but deep within each of their eyes lurked a faint sense of wariness.
The Flame Lion was even more intense. While unleashing his full power of demonic fire, he kept a close eye on Chen Yi out of the corner of his eye.
This young monk's Vajra supernatural powers were overwhelming, blocking countless fatal attacks; he was the toughest nut to crack. If he obtained the spiritual fruit, any attempt to steal it would come at a great cost.
A thought began to grow wildly in his mind.
Time passed slowly, and with the combined efforts of the four, the three-colored spiritual light finally let out a mournful cry of unbearable strain.
Soon, under Chen Yi's golden light, the spiritual light, combined with demonic fire, spatial fluctuations, and demonic scales, was peeled away layer by layer.
As the light faded, the true form of the spiritual fruit was fully revealed, and a rich spiritual energy wafted over, invigorating everyone.
It's now!
Just as the three-colored light cluster was drawn open, revealing the spiritual fruit.
The fiery lion suddenly sprang into action! Instead of pouncing on the nearby spiritual fruit, it turned sharply, unleashing its pent-up power.
Its gaping maw opened wide, and an unprecedented ball of purple-gold demonic fire condensed out, its power already infinitely close to the threshold of the fifth-order divine ability!
A sneak attack! The target is right behind Chen Yi, who is currently at his weakest point, having been working tirelessly to maintain the golden light suppression!
Logically, if Chen Yi had exhausted all his divine sense and golden crystal power to break through the spiritual cluster, he should have been powerless to defend himself at this point.
The Flame Lion, with its sharp mind, was poised to deliver a fatal blow at the moment when its old strength was exhausted and its new strength had not yet been generated!
The human-faced dragon and the Holy Maiden of Cangnan noticed the unusual activity almost simultaneously, but only a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes before they both chose to stand aside and watch.
They believed that Chen Yi had been prepared.
And the next moment, just as the Flame Lion had predicted, things unfolded.
Without the help of the other three, his demonic fire source successfully struck Chen Yi.