Chapter 408

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Chapter 408"Ah Qing!" "Lu Xiaolangjun!" Seeing Lu Qing struck by the Spiritual Power Hand, blasted into the side of the mountain and collapsing half of its peak, Doctor Chen and the others were horrified. Even the white-robed youth hovering in the sky revealed a cold smile as he gazed at the swirling dust below. "Ant! Do you think breaking one of my moves by luck qualifies you to fight me? Earlier, I barely used a tenth of my power!" But in the next moment, a figure shot out from the dust cloud and darted swiftly into the mountain forest, fleeing deeper into the mountains. The white-robed youth’s expression changed slightly. "Trying to run?" He was also somewhat surprised. That ant had endured his strike and, while significantly weakened, still retained the ability to move. "Curse those Body Cultivation Path practitioners!" The youth instantly understood. The faint Body Radiance State emanating from Lu Qing earlier had already revealed him to be a body cultivator, known for their extraordinary vitality. Furthermore, the ant must have protective treasures, which had allowed him to survive. "Still, do you think you can escape?" Lu Qing’s speed was impressive, and he was about to disappear into the depths of the Hundred Thousand Mountains. The youth immediately gave chase without hesitation. He hadn’t forgotten that the treasures of the mystic realm were still on that ant’s body. If the ant escaped this time, he would likely vanish into the ends of the earth, and tracking him down again would be nearly impossible. When the white-robed youth’s figure vanished deeper into the mountains, the villagers of Jiuli finally heaved a sigh of relief. The aura the white-robed youth exuded was utterly terrifying, exerting unimaginable pressure on everyone. Even though they were cultivators and protected by a Formation Barrier, they still felt suffocated. Now that the youth was gone, the pressure lifted, but their limbs remained cold and trembling. "Old Chen, Lu Xiaolangjun and that white-robed man have entered the mountains. What should we do now?" Lin Zhirui and Wei Shanhai appeared at the half-mountain courtyard. "Wait and observe," Doctor Chen said with a shake of his head. He gazed toward the direction where Lu Qing and the youth had vanished, his heart heavy with worry. Before Lu Qing fled into the mountains, he had sent a Spiritual Sense Message, telling him not to worry and to focus on protecting the village. Yet, the aura displayed by the white-robed man was too horrifying for him to feel reassured. Lin Zhirui and the others fell silent. They knew Doctor Chen was right. With their current strength, chasing after Lu Qing would only hinder him. The only thing they could do now was wait for news. "Let’s help the villagers first," Doctor Chen said with a sigh. Earlier, the clash between Lu Qing and the white-robed man had caused ripples of energy, though blocked by the Formation Barrier, to overwhelm the villagers. Many had fainted from the sheer pressure. ... "Xiao Li, what was that just now?" In the Wei family’s courtyard, Xiao Yan asked with lingering fear. Moments ago, she had felt waves of oppression and wanted to go out to investigate, but Xiao Li had stopped her. Xiao Li did not reply. Instead, the small animal stared in the direction Lu Qing had fled, its eyes full of concern. It could sense the terrifying strength of the white-robed man, far surpassing any foe they had encountered before. Even it had no chance of victory against such a foe. Xiao Li could only hope that Lu Qing would prevail. Though it wanted to assist, Lu Qing had sent a Spiritual Sense Message before leaving, commanding it to protect Xiao Yan. ... "Ant, do you think you can escape the palm of my hand?" In the depths of the Hundred Thousand Mountains, Lu Qing dashed through the forest, heading deeper into the wilderness. The white-robed youth flew overhead, occasionally unleashing attacks that shattered trees and rocks while savoring Lu Qing’s seemingly desperate escape. Because Lu Qing had dared to insult him earlier, the youth had decided to torment the ant mercilessly, letting him taste despair. Of course, he would never admit that a small part of him harbored some wariness toward Lu Qing. For a Qi Refinement practitioner, maintaining distance from a Body Cultivation Path opponent was basic wisdom. In the forest, faint yellow light glowed from Lu Qing’s body. The Earth Spirit Pearl in his Brow Acupoint emitted pulsating waves of power, enhancing his abilities. Now that he had reached Peak Foundation Establishment, Lu Qing’s control over the Earth Spirit Pearl had greatly improved, enabling him to unleash its true potential. The powerful Earth Elemental Energy made his body lighter, drastically increasing his speed. It also allowed him to manipulate the Earth Vein Magnetism to offset the impact of attacks. Thus, despite the white-robed youth’s relentless assaults, Lu Qing emerged unscathed. Ignoring the youth’s taunts, Lu Qing asked silently, "Predecessor Yan, are you ready yet?" "Lu Xiaolangjun, are you sure about this plan?" Yan’s voice echoed in Lu Qing’s mind, tinged with hesitation. It couldn’t help it; Lu Qing’s plan was so audacious that even it, an ancient being of tens of thousands of years, was startled. "Of course. I don’t know why this guy is here, but he’s clearly alone. This is the best chance we have to eliminate him!" Determination gleamed in Lu Qing’s eyes. Earlier, when he shattered the Spiritual Power Hand, the lingering energy had affected the villagers, leaving many unconscious. It was this scene that spurred him to feign defeat and retreat into the mountains, luring the youth away from Jiuli Village. Otherwise, if the fight had continued over the village, even if he won, most of the villagers would have perished. Thinking of the villagers and their current state, a flicker of killing intent surfaced in Lu Qing’s eyes. This white-robed man had to die! Still, despite his boiling rage, Lu Qing knew it wasn’t time to counterattack yet. From their earlier exchange, he realized the youth was far stronger than anticipated. Until Yan was fully prepared, he had to continue his act of weakness. Suppressing his emotions, Lu Qing carefully adjusted his aura and occasionally allowed the youth’s attacks to graze him, feigning exhaustion. "Ant, running out of Spiritual Energy, are you?" Seeing Lu Qing’s weakening aura, the white-robed youth’s eyes lit up, and his attacks grew fiercer. He conjured massive Ice Blades that rained down on Lu Qing. The chase extended over dozens of miles before Yan’s voice finally resounded in Lu Qing’s mind. "Lu Xiaolangjun, it’s ready!" "At last," Lu Qing’s eyes sharpened.

Chapter 408

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