Chapter 691: Sprung

Chapter 691: Sprung

Falling into darkness, Hui kept a tight hold on Tseng Caihong. The portal closed behind them, and they tumbled into a dark, dank cave. Lumpy calcium deposits formed pale shapes around them.

Rather than a portal, its more of an alternate opening to the assassins secret realm. One that I had a clone open for me a few days back.

Tseng Caihong wrenched free. Whirling around, she turned back to the portal, but it was already gone. She looked around her, then scoffed and went to fly back to the battle.

All around them, the lumpy shapes came to life. White arms reached for Tseng Caihong from all directions.

She jerked back. Nearly as quickly, the resentment demons followed. They chased Tseng Caihong, hammering at her with all their many arms. She vanished under a rain of blows.

One of the resentment demons drew up alongside Hui. Practically vibrating with excitement, it turned to Hui. Yes. Yes. Yes! Kill! Kill! Kill!

Here, try this. Hui tossed the demon one of the potential-burning pills.

The demon tipped itself back and snapped up the pill. It swallowed, then stuck its tongue out. Bitter.

Hui quickly scanned it with his divine sense, only to sigh. As I expected. It has no potential left to burn.

With a shout, Tseng Caihong sent the resentment demons flying. She looked at Hui and laughed. Is this your plan? Your grand plan?

Hui backed away. Elder Sister, spare me!

Its too late to cry for forgiveness. Die! She slammed her palm at his face.

A smile crawled over Huis face. Using his compressed body, his barrier, and his full strength, he caught Tseng Caihongs hand.

Elder Sister, what did I tell you about small bugs?

Darkness swirled around his ankles. Black mist filled the room. The chill of death crept through the air. Tseng Caihong pulled away, but Hui held on tight. Experimentally, he tried injecting death qi into her hand, but her cultivation power repressed his attack without her trying.

Ah, thats fine. I didnt think it would be that easy.

Black Dragon sniffed the pills. She laughed. Now is the time, isnt it? Boys, girls, everyone! Our friend brought sweets!

Snagging the bag in her claw, she threw the pills into the air. Flying up, she snatched one and darted at Tseng Caihong. All around her, the other ghosts and ghouls snatched up pills. Hey, I saw that first! Dont steal mine! Sweets, overworld sweets!

Itit burns your potential whatevers left of it, Hui called as a warning.

Thats right. Burn everything you have left. Black Dragon pulled alongside Hui again, peeking at Zhubi one last time. Were remnants of a bygone era, the trash the previous King couldnt get rid of. Lets clear ourselves out. Cleanse the burnable rubbish, and give you a clean slate, O Future King.

S-still just the landlord, Senior, Hui said, ducking his head a little.

Her tail whacked him on the shoulder. Even with his strength, compression, and everything, Hui still nearly fell flat on her face. Stop playing the pig for a moment, wont you?

Tseng Caihong backed away. She pointed at Hui. How do you know a Wandering Immortal flood dragon? Why where?

Hui stepped forward. He bowed. Sincerely, Senior, that small snake of mine you stole did you never think he might be someones precious egg?

Dark energy swirled around Black Dragon. Her power surged, shooting up to the peak of Wandering Immortal stage as the pill took effect. She pointed her head toward Tseng Caihong, her dark, flat eyes suddenly burning with bloodlust. Daring to harm my child you have guts, human!

The other ghosts reared up, circling and twining around her. All of them swirled around Hui, creating an extremely bizarre scene, enough to send shivers down any cultivators spine.

Tseng Caihong clicked her tongue. She spread her palms, her eyes glittering, her side ponytail flowing on the wind. Then come.

Without another word, the two sides rushed at each other. On one side, an undead flood dragon and dozens of bizarre and mysterious ghosts and ghouls; on the other side, Tseng Caihong alone, standing against the flood.

Hui stood back, watching the two clash. He put a hand on his chin. This isnt very protagonist-like of me, is it? Having someone else fight my battles.

Ah, well, thank goodness Im not a protagonist! Think about the burden Id have to bear, carrying the weight of the whole battle on my shoulders all the time, never able to hand it down. Ill fight like the side character I am! By using all the power I can find, no matter where it comes from!

Though I suppose some might call it a two-bit villains fighting style

A hand still on his chin, Hui cleared his throat a little bit self-consciously. Pressing his lips together, he smirked, just a little.

in any case, as long as the job gets done, whos going to question the method?