kingnovel Chapter 929 Taotie wakes up
Chapter 929 Taotie wakes up
I can never repay you for saving my life.
Taoist Xuanmu felt very complicated when he looked at Yu Shuheng. He had never thought that the successor he had chosen was not only so outstanding, but also saved his life.
As the old saying goes, who wants to die when they can live? Living allows you to do many things you wanted to do but couldn't before.
Just now, Taoist Xuanmu had discovered that Yu Shuheng was not a spiritual incarnation like himself, but a real incarnation.
Since even a kid like Yu Shuheng can do it, I have lived for millions of years, so I can’t be worse than a child!
If He could truly transform and take those old friends wandering the void home, wouldn't there be hope?!
Taoist Xuanmu had never before yearned to live, to successfully transform. Haste is the key to success. If he followed these children, perhaps anything would become possible.
However, he still had to repay the life-saving favor first: "Boy, I see that you have already mastered the 'Art of All Spirits Returning to One'. Did you know that after practicing this art, you can temporarily borrow the power of all spirits, and can also use it to summon me?"
what?
Why the summon?
Yu Shuheng was a bit confused. He was just anxious and had hurriedly tried to find a way to help Taoist Xuanmu from the "Art of All Spirits Returning to One".
In fact, he made the right bet.
However, he was only concerned about how to help Taoist Xuanmu, and did not really calm down and carefully experience the magical effects of "The Secret of All Spirits Returning to One".
When Taoist Xuanmu mentioned it, Yu Shuheng became really curious.
But there is no free lunch in the world.
Yu Shuheng thought about it and asked seriously, "Excuse me, Senior, is there any price to pay for using the power of all spirits or summoning you with this "Trick of All Spirits Returning to One"?"
"Ahem!" Taoist Xuanmu thought to himself, this kid is quite cunning, he's not going to be easy to fool. However, he certainly couldn't just say it directly. Otherwise, this kid would definitely not summon him, and how could he repay his kindness then?
Therefore, Taoist Xuanmu said vaguely: "What is the price of borrowing the power of all spirits? It's not like you directly drained all the spirits at once and cut off their vitality!"
Afraid that Yu Shuheng would ask more, Taoist Xuanmu continued, "The power of the myriad spirits, as long as their vitality is not cut off, will always recover slowly. It's the same principle as when you use your spiritual power."
After hearing this, Yu Shuheng naturally understood. It was just like when he had exhausted his spiritual power, he only needed to meditate or take pills to recover.
However, this Taoist Xuanmu only talked about the consequences of borrowing the power of all spirits, but did not mention the price of summoning himself, so he was afraid that there would be losses.
Since Taoist Xuanmu doesn't want to say it, why not just not summon him?
So, Yu Shuheng didn't ask any more questions and looked directly at Su Xiaoya. Just as he was about to speak, Taoist Xuanmu became unhappy.
Although he could see outside with his spiritual sense, he had just tried it and could not even leave the jade pendant planting space without Yu Shuheng's consent.
Not to mention summoning himself, even if he wanted to go out and help fight, he couldn't do anything. This was not what Taoist Xuanmu wanted to see.
"You kid, can you let me out for a walk?" Taoist Xuanmu had a good idea. As long as Yu Shuheng gave him permission and allowed him to enter and exit the jade pendant planting space freely, he could come out at any time to help Yu Shuheng and the others fight.
The imagination is beautiful, the reality is very skinny.
Yu Shuheng would never set Xuanmu Taoist free until he understood the price of summoning him. It was simply because he was afraid he couldn't afford the price.
"You have just stabilized your essence, so it would be better for you to rest and recuperate first."
Uh!
Speechless.
Lord Xuanmu found that he had dug a hole for himself, and it was a sinkhole.
"that……"
Without that, Xuanmu Taoist's Erkang Hand is doomed to be in vain.
Yu Shuheng now looked at Su Xiaoya with a determined gaze and said without hesitation, "Xiaoya, I think it's time to send the Land of God's Fall into the secret realm."
Su Xiaoya nodded slightly, agreeing with Yu Shuheng's opinion. Her voice was calm and gentle, "Yes, that's true. Along the way, each of us has had our own opportunities and gains. It's time to leave this place and continue our search for Qingqiu."
Yu Shuheng and Su Xiaoya smiled at each other, their tacit understanding evident. They knew that although the Land of the Fallen Gods was full of mystery and unknowns, they had stayed here long enough, and it was time to move on and explore more of the world.
The land where the gods fell has returned to silence, like a sleeping giant, silent and quiet.
The mirror scales are like a mysterious magic mirror, reflecting the majestic figure riding the dragon away; the bronze bells are like disturbed elves, echoing the low roar of the dragon wheel; the jade seal on the back of the hand is like a lit torch, sensing the stillness of time.
But he was infatuated and forgot everything. Only the emerald light remaining in his hand flowed in his heart like a tear that refused to dry up.
On the gray wasteland, the remains of Jianmu trees have been moved away, leaving only the crisscrossing land, like an old man who has experienced vicissitudes of life, telling the past.
The wind swept in from the depths of the void like a ferocious beast, sweeping up the broken pieces of armor and weapons scattered across the ground. The fragments formed a blurred line of ancient characters, as if telling a mysterious story: "The gods have fallen, and the trees will be reborn."
Su Xiaoya moved the Land of God's Fall into her personal space and placed it in an area close to the spiritual spring, keeping it separate.
It can be regarded as being extremely close to the immortal vein.
After settling the place where the gods fell, everyone prepared to leave this trial site.
But at this moment, the space suddenly twisted violently like a piece of brocade that was crushed by a huge force. Thick fog like ink surged in the dark cracks, and a huge black shadow that covered the sky and the sun suddenly emerged.
When the black shadow landed on the ground, the entire ruined valley shook violently, rubble fell like rain, and a murderous aura from ancient times spread instantly.
It turned out to be a peerless ferocious beast from ancient times!
The ferocious beast was covered with dark golden scales, each of which was engraved with twisted Taotie patterns, glowing with a bloodthirsty cold light in the dim light.
This ferocious beast was obviously imprisoned here for some unknown reason. It was just disturbed by the huge waves caused by the movement of the Land of God's Falling. At this moment, it was pouring out the anger that had accumulated for thousands of years.
Its eyes were like two balls of blazing ghost fire in the underworld, and the desire to destroy everything surged in the red light. Just a glance at it could make people's backs go cold, and every limb was gripped by frozen fear.
"Roar--!"
The ferocious beast let out a deafening roar, and the sound waves were like a surging torrent, tearing several gullies in the ground and rushing straight towards everyone.
How could it not be angry?
The nest that had slumbered for a thousand years had vanished without reason, and beneath its hard scales were even pitifully stained with rubble from the collapsed rock wall? This reminded it of what it had been through. These were the only remaining rubble from the God's Falling Land.
The disturbed rage caused the ferocity of the beast to erupt completely.
It was so angry that it almost died. It just took a nap and lost its home!
It took great pains, even allowing itself to faint from hunger, to avoid swallowing up the Land of Divine Destruction.
But what does it see now?
Simply unbearable!
This is the place it will fight to protect with its life—the Land of the Fallen Gods. That is its and my sister's home!
But, it’s gone!
All traces of my sister disappeared just like that...
Yu Shuheng looked at the ferocious beast and couldn't help but frowning - a sheep's body and a human face, eyes under the armpits, tiger teeth and human claws, a big head and a big mouth - this was the legendary Taotie!
Legend has it that when Taotie's huge mouth, which takes up half of his face, opens, it can swallow the world.
Yu Shuheng seemed to see the remains of an unknown beast on the sharp tiger teeth of Taotie, and the eyes under its armpits were rolling with cunning and cruel light. The four sharp claws covered with bone spurs stepped on the ground, and every step made the earth groan in pain.
Taotie is a monster that can devour everything. When extremely hungry, it can even chew up gold, stone, and grass. In the end, it will even devour itself due to its endless greed!
Can the five of them defeat such a glutton?
Although Yu Shuheng was doubtful, his reaction was as fast as lightning. A pale blue light instantly lit up around him, and he activated the "Art of All Spirits Returning to One" with all his strength.
Countless essences of plants and trees gathered from the ruined valley and condensed into a tough vine shield in front of Yu Shuheng.
"Xiaoya, left wing!" Yu Shuheng shouted in a deep voice. Before he finished speaking, Su Xiaoya had already summoned the crystal-white jade ruyi. The magic weapon turned into a stream of light in the air, dragging a long tail of spiritual energy and piercing the eyes under the armpits of Taotie.
"Boy, summon me quickly! This beast is not something you can deal with!" The voice of Taoist Xuanmu exploded from the space of the jade pendant. He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, and the surface of the jade pendant was glowing red rapidly.
Yu Shuheng refused without any hesitation, and simply ignored Xuanmu Taoist's words, concentrating on fighting the enemy.
Fine beads of sweat oozed from Yu Shuheng's forehead, and his hands kept making seals like a storm.
"You little brats, let me out! That's the ancient ferocious beast Taotie. You little guys are no match for it at all!" Taoist Xuanmu was so anxious that he jumped up and down in the jade pendant planting space, but he could do nothing. He was so angry that he almost ascended to heaven.
"No! Your spiritual power hasn't recovered yet!" Yu Shuheng had to appease the irritable Xuanmu Taoist, otherwise he was really afraid of making the old man anxious. "Don't worry, we are not as weak as you think."
As Yu Shuheng's fingertips flew, several ice walls suddenly rose from the ground. The cold ice spikes pierced towards Taotie's limbs like sharp swords, forming a pincer attack with Su Xiaoya's jade ruyi. The two stood side by side, and their spiritual power intertwined into an impenetrable defense network.
Taoist Xuanmu was dumbfounded.
As we all know, trees are most afraid of fire, followed by ice!
Although ice and water have the same origin and water gives birth to wood, many trees are still afraid of ice.
Although ice is not as powerful as fire in burning a tree instantly, it can also freeze the vitality of the tree.
However, the fact that Yu Shuheng could actually manipulate ice magic really surprised Taoist Xuanmu. Taoist Xuanmu even speculated that Yu Shuheng might be able to manipulate fire magic as well.
Come to think of it, it might not be impossible. After all, there are a very few sacred trees that are not afraid of fire. For example, the Fusang tree, where the three-legged golden crow lands, and the phoenix tree, which is said to attract phoenixes when you plant a phoenix tree...
Taoist Xuanmu fell silent.
Perhaps, he was really worried and confused.
Well, let's take a look first. Maybe I can help them find the flaws in their moves and give them some pointers.
On the other side, Bai Yiyi, Tushan Xiaoya and Yuwen Zhangyu had all taken action.
Yu Wen Zhangyu activated the "Human Emperor's Sutra to Stabilize the World" and a golden shadow of the Human Emperor appeared around him. He stood in front of him like an indestructible mountain and endured the heavy blow of Taotie's claw. The golden halo trembled violently, but it never dissipated.
Tushan Xiaoya gently shook the Soul-Controlling Bell in her hand, and the crisp sound of the bell turned into invisible sound waves. She pushed the "Tushan Soul-Controlling Bell" to the extreme, trying to disturb the mind of Taotie, but the mind of this ancient ferocious beast had long been filled with greed, and the sound of the bell fell into its ears, instead arousing an even more violent ferocity.
Bai Yiyi used the "Nine-Turn Heavenly Fox Mirror" and her body transformed into a bright white light. Nine illusory fox tails spread out behind her. Her agile and graceful figure moved around the Taotie, and from time to time she shot out fox fire containing charming power to disrupt its attack rhythm.
Taotie was surrounded by several people. It opened its huge mouth suddenly and a powerful suction force burst out. The ice wall condensed by Yu Shuheng was sucked into pieces in an instant, and Su Xiaoya's jade ruyi was almost lost.
Taotie swung its long tail and lashed towards Yuwen Zhangyu with a sharp roar that pierced the air. The golden shadow suddenly cracked into fine lines.
"Concentrate on attacking its mouth!" Yu Shuheng shouted sharply, forming a final seal with his hands, compressing all the essence of plants and trees into a emerald green spear. "Little girl, lend me your spiritual power!"
Su Xiaoya injected the spiritual light of Yu Ruyi into Yu Shuheng's body without hesitation. When the two spiritual powers converged, the jade spear suddenly expanded and pierced straight into the huge mouth of Taotie with a sharp sound that tore through the air.
At this moment, Tushan Xiaoya's bell rang suddenly faster, and Bai Yiyi's fox fire exploded with dazzling light at the same time, temporarily blinding Taotie's eyes under his armpits.
Yu Wen Zhangyu seized this fleeting opportunity, and the shadow of the Human Emperor condensed into a giant golden axe, which he chopped fiercely on the front claws of Taotie.
"Ow—!"
Taotie screamed in pain and closed his huge mouth subconsciously, but the jade spear pierced the corner of his mouth. Dark golden blood gushed out and dripped onto the ground, instantly corroding a deep pit with a sizzling sound.
Taotie obviously didn't expect that these tiny humans would dare to hurt it. The pain made it even more ferocious, but it was forced to retreat again and again by the series of attacks. Finally, it roared unwillingly, turned around and disappeared into the thick fog.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, gasping for breath while leaning on their weapons. Yu Shuheng's face was as pale as paper, and Su Xiaoya's jade ruyi also dimmed a little.
After this fierce battle, although the ferocious beast Taotie was finally repelled, everyone knew that this was just the beginning.
Yu Wenjian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, looked in the direction where the Taotie disappeared, and said in a deep voice: "The Land of the Falling Gods is moving strangely. I'm afraid that more than one ferocious beast has been awakened."
"I'm afraid that this Taotie will escape into the secular world, and then the human race will be in trouble." Su Xiaoya couldn't help but frown and said worriedly.