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Chapter 106: Hidden Cards and Confidence
If it were just about killing a few Evil Spirits, it would be better to head straight to some Spiritwood locations, where one could kill Evil Spirits while also obtaining Spiritwood.
Clearly, Lian Yun's initial goal was not as simple as just one or two.
Ignoring the battle involving Zhou Tong and the others, Lian Yun once again pursued several Evil Spirits, leading them near a low building. He used the building to evade the Evil Spirits' pursuit before turning back to chase the tail of the Evil Spirit Tide.
Whether it was a low building, a giant rock, or the remains of some large machinery, Lian Yun utilized these objects to continuously lure the Evil Spirits, repeatedly escaping their chase.
After nearly half an hour, when Lian Yun felt he was about to step into Fengdu's interior, he finally stopped luring the Evil Spirits. He then returned to hunt down two nearby Evil Spirits.
Using his slapping attack once more, he collected some deep blue gas. This was possible because he now had two formidable Ghost Slaves, Zhao Jinlong and Zhao Jinhui.
Fighting the Evil Spirits in an open area favored Lian Yun. The hard surfaces surrounding him allowed him to maximize his Sword Intent effectively.
The two Evil Spirits were almost completely restrained by Lian Yun, unable to move much at all, and were ultimately slapped to death by him.
Purple Qi was better in greater quantities, so Lian Yun did not sever the heads of the Evil Spirits but instead drained their energy completely.
He replenished his stamina with spirit liquid and soon found three more Evil Spirits approaching.
Without hesitation, he employed the same method and slapped all three Evil Spirits to death.
Then he moved back toward his original position. Along the way, whenever he encountered an Evil Spirit, he would slap it dead, appearing somewhat arrogant and ruthless.
When Lian Yun encountered Zhou Tong and the others, it was around ten in the morning. Almost all of the Ten People had injuries, though none were severe.
At that moment, the Ten People were besieging a Ghost-Faced Wolf Spider that was nearly one-third larger than the first one Lian Yun had encountered.
Although the Ten People appeared to be on the verge of being scattered at any moment, Lian Yun chose not to help. Instead, he stood by, quietly observing and recovering his strength.
This Ghost-Faced Wolf Spider was summoned by him and was very close in power to a High-Level Monarch, making it the perfect opponent to hone the skills of Zhou Tong and Murong Ying's teams.
Lian Yun was unsure how long the battle had been going on before his arrival, but after nearly half an hour of fighting, while Zhou Tong and the others managed to keep it surrounded, there were no signs of victory.
Moreover, several times, Azure Flower, a remarkably strong woman, had forcibly pushed it back into their encirclement.
Another half hour passed; the Ghost-Faced Wolf Spider showed little sign of weakness, but Zhou Tong and the others were already panting. To make matters worse, as noon approached—the brightest and hottest time of day—the exposed Ghost-Faced Wolf Spider could go berserk at any moment.
"Did you really not take any Nutrient Solution?" Zhou Tong suddenly asked angrily.
Lian Yun smiled slightly and replied, "I really didn't. Why would I lie to you?"
Not long ago, Zhou Tong had asked Lian Yun for some Nutrient Solution, but Lian Yun only had spirit liquid and no Nutrient Solution.
After a moment of silence, Lian Yun continued, "If you don't go all out, you'll never succeed. You've kept the spider's emotions on the brink of explosion; once it goes mad, it will be uncontrollable. You might as well go all out now and kill it!"
"Young Master Yun, we are almost at the peak of Class A. If it explodes, we could easily break through to Monarch level; at that point, no one would be safe!" Murong Ying said helplessly.
Lian Yun shook his head. "Not long ago, Sister Murong, you and Zhou Tong forced Azure Flower and Meng Zhigui to cooperate. Why can you pressure them but not yourselves?"
"The timing and place are all wrong!" Zhou Tong remained furious.
It was likely that when Azure Flower and Meng Zhigui were taking the herbs, if they couldn't hold on and broke through, Zhou Tong would have found a way to get everyone out of danger.
This aligned with Zhou Tong's character, as he was not someone who would engage in battles without certainty.
Moreover, he initially allowed Meng Zhigui and Azure Flower to consume Spiritwood because it was beneficial. For instance, enhancing their strength could lead to killing more Spirits. Additionally, improving the team's capabilities could help defend against attacks from other teams.
Now, there was no benefit to be gained; instead, it could potentially endanger the entire team. Therefore, it wasn't that they couldn't do it; they simply didn't want to.
However, Lian Yun did not seem to care much and calmly said, "Every herb has its poison. Even if consuming Spiritwood provides some enhancement, if one cannot fully digest and integrate it, eliminating the toxins will ultimately lead to hidden dangers. I have never taken Spiritwood before; now I am merely forced to use its potency to fill the void in my body!"
"I don't know how many of you have consumed Spiritwood, so I want to take this opportunity to properly train you!"
"Don't worry! I can guarantee your safety, even if it costs the lives of tens of thousands. I hope you can establish a force capable of resisting the Demon Emperor!"
It had been nearly half a month since Dongfang Yi had sent Lian Yun that Sword Intent. Not only did it replenish the loss of Sword Intent's essence after he had given some to Wan Yi, but it also continuously enhanced Lian Yun's comprehension of the Sword Control Technique.
Now, although Lian Yun's Sword Control Technique could only be considered at a basic level, leading Zhou Tong and the others out of Fengdu was not difficult; this was Lian Yun's current trump card and confidence.
Zhou Tong and Murong Ying were still catching their breath, but upon hearing Lian Yun's words until the end, they all broke into smiles, their expressions bright and sunny.
Because they all understood that Lian Yun actually hoped for them to grow stronger. However, given Lian Yun's age, his words seemed somewhat lacking in respect; hence he phrased it as hoping they could establish a powerful force.
In truth, that implied he wanted them to become strong; otherwise, how could they establish a formidable force without sufficient strength?
Although there was a hint of sunshine on Zhou Tong's face, his smile carried a certain charm and delight that was somewhat sinister.
He was fond of Lian Yun's words, even if it meant sacrificing the lives of ten thousand people.
He didn't mind that Lian Yun valued their lives more than those of outsiders; what mattered to him was Lian Yun's mindset.
While he wouldn't deliberately harm others for his own benefit, he also wouldn't overly concern himself with the lives of those who were insignificant.
Perhaps he was willing to prioritize his own interests above all else.
Lian Yun was no longer the Cloud Emperor he once was, and that was enough for Zhou Tong.
Inspired by Lian Yun's words, the Ten People suddenly stepped back two paces, widening their encirclement. Within two breaths, their breathing steadied, and a hint of madness began to rise in their eyes.
In response, the Ghost-Faced Wolf Spider, which had been on the brink of frenzy, instantly calmed down. Its body lowered slightly, its ghostly face cold and terrifying.
Seeing this, Lian Yun also abandoned his passive observation. He stood up, Wu Tai in hand, fully alert.
(End of Chapter)
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