Chapter 124: A Great Battle Against Elder Dog, Su Xing's Awakening Plot! (Third Update)
Su Xing frowned upon seeing this.
Elder Dog truly possessed a peculiar ability, capable of sensing danger and even pinpointing his location!
And with Su Xing's current strength, defeating Elder Dog head-on was nearly impossible.
"The only option now is to stall Elder Dog. Only by holding on until Luo Shuying arrives to support me will there be a chance of killing him!"
Su Xing felt a surge of excitement in his heart.
From the first time he encountered Elder Dog, being treated like an ant and even almost being refined into a human pill.
Now, Su Xing finally had the opportunity to confront Elder Dog directly!
Though the odds were slim...Su Xing still wanted to give it a try.
"If we must fight, then let's fight! Let me see just how terrifying a peak Nascent Soul cultivator truly is!"
Su Xing made his decision and turned his attention to the simulation panel.
[You realize that Elder Dog is coming straight for you, but this time you no longer intend to run. You strive to adjust your aura, bringing your physical condition to its peak, and then extravagantly take out two spirit stones, beginning to replenish your spiritual energy.]
[You sit cross-legged, closing your eyes and resting your mind, but you constantly monitor Elder Dog's position. In your perception, the light spot representing Elder Dog is rapidly approaching you!]
[At a certain moment, you open your eyes, draw the Mo Bing sword at your waist, and carefully wipe it clean.]
[You know that facing an opponent as powerful as Elder Dog, you absolutely cannot hold back. You must go all out from the very beginning! And your greatest trump card at the moment is the "Three Talents Sword Technique"'s Human Sword!]
[Human Sword, the sword of ten thousand enemies! You silently recall this phrase from the sword cultivator's general principles. Facing the impending battle, your blood boils, but you don't feel much fear.]
[The Mo Bing sword in your hand lets out soft humming sounds, as if sensing your thoughts.]
[A black dot appears in the distance, rapidly expanding within your field of vision until it stops a hundred meters in front of you.]
[The arrival is Elder Dog. The moment he sees you, his eyes show a hint of surprise and a sliver of relief.]
[Elder Dog lets out a cold snort, without saying a word, simply taking out a bone sword that transforms into a black ray, hurtling towards you.]
[Seeing this, you also wield the Mo Bing sword in your hand, charging towards Elder Dog!]
Su Xing saw this and immediately slapped his thigh in frustration, complaining:
"Damn it, it's all lies in novels! Don't they always say that villains will engage in a verbal battle before fighting, ultimately falling victim to their own arrogance?"
"Why is Elder Dog just launching a direct attack without any preamble? Is this what a true villain does? Ruthless and decisive..."
Su Xing understood that a cunning old cultivator like Elder Dog would never engage in unnecessary delays. This made the situation even more challenging for Su Xing.
He continued to look at the simulation panel.
[Elder Dog's strength is formidable, and his swordsmanship is exceptionally ruthless. His every strike is lethal, and the bone sword emits mournful wails, as if it contains the resentment of countless wronged souls, constantly assaulting your mind.]
[Fortunately, your divine soul is powerful. Although you are only at the Nascent Soul stage, your spiritual sense is close to nine hundred meters. Otherwise, under the onslaught of the resentful souls on Elder Dog's bone sword, you would undoubtedly become an instant fool.]
[But even so, while fighting Elder Dog, you are significantly affected by the bone sword, and your spiritual sense feels like it's being gnawed by insects.]
[You endure the discomfort in your divine soul, wielding the Mo Bing sword to parry Elder Dog's attacks.]
[After only a dozen rounds of combat, you sense something is amiss. Not only are Elder Dog's methods cruel and unpredictable, but his strength is surprisingly not inferior to yours.]
[Your heart suddenly understands that Elder Dog is likely a dual cultivator of Qi and Body. He is not only at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage but also, in terms of body refinement, probably a veteran Divine Power Realm expert.]
[But at this moment, you know you have no way out. If you reveal any flaw, you will only face death.]
[You forcefully swing your sword, forcing Elder Dog back, then extend your left hand, and a terrifying flame appears in your palm.]
[It's the divine ability, Separating Fire Technique!]
[You gently toss the Separating Fire towards Elder Dog. Initially, Elder Dog sneers, but upon sensing the terrifying aura emanating from the Separating Fire, his expression instantly changes.]
[He seems to have recognized the origin of the flame and looks at you with a hint of fear in his eyes.]
[But Elder Dog is not a pushover. As a Nascent Soul cultivator who has lived for a thousand years, he naturally has some trump cards. He extends a left hand hidden within his wide sleeves, and a surge of black Qi rushes forth!]
[When you see Elder Dog's left hand, your heart trembles because the hand appears to be charred like coal, withered down to bone, and completely jet-black, with frightening black Qi swirling around it.]
[The large amount of black Qi from Elder Dog's palm instantly envelops your Separating Fire. The Separating Fire flickers, its flames gradually shrinking, as if about to extinguish.]
[Seeing this, you quickly circulate your spiritual energy, continuously feeding the Separating Fire with spiritual energy. With the influx of spiritual energy, the Separating Fire seems to be about to break free from the black Qi's erosion and begins to counterattack.]
[Elder Dog frowns slightly and then increases his spiritual energy input, and the black Qi regains the upper hand.]
[You refuse to yield and continue to pour spiritual energy into it. Then you take out spirit stones from your storage pouch, replenishing your spiritual energy consumption while simultaneously stimulating your spiritual energy. ]
Su Xing saw this and sighed slightly.
"This is probably the legendary magical battle between cultivators, right? That black Qi, I wonder what its origin is, it can actually go toe-to-toe with the Separating Fire?"
But immediately, Su Xing shook his head and said:
"Judging solely by rank, the black Qi is clearly inferior to the Separating Fire. It's just that Elder Dog's spiritual energy is more abundant, and his cultivation is stronger than mine, so he's able to suppress the Separating Fire Technique, right?"
Su Xing had a general idea in his mind and looked at the simulation panel.
[You engage in this kind of magical battle for over ten rounds, and you clearly feel your spiritual energy being excessively depleted. Even though you are at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, if you use the Separating Fire Technique at full power, it still takes a heavy toll on you.]
[What frightens you even more is the black Qi. It seems to be constantly consuming the spiritual energy of the Separating Fire Technique, causing your spiritual energy consumption to double. You have no choice but to continuously absorb spirit stones to maintain the expenditure.]
[Elder Dog sees that the Separating Fire and the black Qi are temporarily locked in a stalemate. He lets out a cold snort, throws his bone sword aside, and then recites a spell. The bone sword shoots towards you at an astonishing speed.]
[And you are still desperately maintaining the Separating Fire, completely unprepared, and are directly struck by the bone sword in your lower abdomen, sustaining a serious injury.]
[After being injured, your spiritual energy becomes unstable, and the Separating Fire Technique becomes difficult to maintain, instantly being swallowed by the black Qi.]
[You look at the wound in your lower abdomen, and a black Qi, like a parasite, relentlessly devours your flesh and spiritual energy. If not for your breakthrough to the Divine Power Realm, with your robust physical strength, this single strike would have ended your life.]
[You quickly take out healing elixir from your storage ring, consume some, and use the rest to apply to the wound. The elixir takes effect, and your injury improves considerably.]
[Elder Dog coldly scoffs: "You really have quite a few treasures on you, no wonder you dare to fight me."]
[Having said that, Elder Dog extends his left hand. His black palm is enveloped in black Qi, transforming into a claw-like shape, and swoops towards you.]
[Elder Dog's speed is incredibly fast. Knowing you can't dodge, you can only mobilize all your Yuan Power, covering your fists, and meet Elder Dog's attack head-on with a punch.]
[Two deep, bone-visible wounds instantly appear on your body. The black claw marks continue to devour your flesh, and your vitality is rapidly drained. Only by constantly maintaining your spiritual energy can you barely prevent the black Qi from worsening.]
[On the other hand, Elder Dog clearly didn't expect you to have mastered Yuan Power, and caught off guard, his arm is shattered by your blow, hanging limply. He glares at you with even more viciousness.]
[But Elder Dog's combat power is not significantly impacted. He once again wields his bone sword to attack you.]
[You are repeatedly struck by Elder Dog, sustaining severe injuries, and knowing you have no fighting strength left. You can only dodge clumsily and continuously.]
[In just one minute, several more wounds appear on your body, and coupled with the black Qi entering your body, you are on the verge of death.]
[With no other choice, you can only summon the Spiritual Field Paradise and temporarily hide within it.]
[Entering the Spiritual Field Paradise, you quickly take out several healing pills and consume them. After adjusting your breath for a few breaths, you leave the Spiritual Field Paradise.]
[Elder Dog sees you suddenly disappear and then reappear in the same spot, clearly stunned for a few seconds.]
[But then he seems to realize something, and his expression becomes fervent, muttering about a heaven-sent fortune.]
[Elder Dog has apparently guessed that you have a personal paradise, and even for top-tier cultivators, this is a tremendous treasure and opportunity. For Elder Dog, who is trapped at the peak of Nascent Soul, this is undoubtedly a great opportunity that could allow him to take another step forward!]
[Therefore, he wants to kill you and seize the treasure!]
Su Xing saw this and sighed, muttering:
"Indeed, the gap in strength between me and Elder Dog is still quite large! Although I can stall for a few dozen rounds, I'm clearly being suppressed throughout..."
"Moreover, Elder Dog's combat experience is clearly far richer than mine. He even has a sword-controlling technique that severely injured me..."
Su Xing felt a pang of unwillingness. With his strength, while not as good as Elder Dog, who is at both the Nascent Soul and Divine Power realms, he should be able to hold on a little longer with the Human Sword, Separating Fire Technique, and Yuan Power.
However, due to his lack of combat experience, he was severely injured by Elder Dog in a short period.
"It seems I need to improve my combat experience as soon as possible... I need to find an opportunity to extract 20 years of combat experience from the Demon Suppressing Pass. There's constant fighting in the Demon Suppressing Pass, and the combat experience gained there will definitely greatly improve my strength!"
Su Xing considered his next plan.
"This Elder Dog has obviously set his sights on my Spiritual Field Paradise. He has been struggling to find spiritual energy for many years. If he really obtains this paradise, he might truly break through to the Void Refinement stage..."
"But... this is precisely his weakness!"
Su Xing quickly reacted and murmured:
"Elder Dog was initially able to come and go freely, running away when he couldn't win. But now, he's become greedy for the Spiritual Field Paradise in my possession, reluctant to give up such a valuable treasure. This gives him a vulnerability, and I can use this weakness to play a delaying tactic... until Luo Shuying comes to the rescue!"
Su Xing thought to himself. Elder Dog might not know that Luo Shuying is also coming to hunt him down. Therefore, as long as he can stall, once Luo Shuying arrives, victory will be theirs.
"With Luo Shuying's strength, maybe she can get here in a quarter of an hour?"
"Hopefully, I don't have to wait too long..."
Su Xing sighed inwardly and looked at the simulation panel.
[You see the fervent look on Elder Dog's face, but you only sneer in your heart. You plan to change your tactics, abandoning a direct assault and opting for a delay.]
[So, while controlling the Separating Fire Technique, you constantly fly towards Elder Dog, disrupting his movements and desperately dodging his attacks.]
[Elder Dog possesses the ability to fly through the air, and his speed is significantly faster than yours. Even though you're trying to delay him, the distance between you is still constantly closing. In just a few minutes, you've sustained several more wounds.]
[As the black Qi deepens inside you, your wounds become more severe, and the flow of spiritual energy in your body becomes sluggish. You know you must quickly find a way to expel the black Qi, or it might affect your foundation.]
[Seeing Elder Dog relentlessly pursuing you, a clever idea hits you. You once again hide in the Spiritual Field Paradise. However, you don't dare to stay for too long, fearing that Elder Dog might leave. You take a moment to adjust your breath and then pull a few Gathering Spirit Flowers from the ground, returning to the real world.]
[Elder Dog is indeed waiting outside. The moment you reappear, he attacks. You barely dodge, preventing him from hitting your vital spots.]
[Just as Elder Dog is about to attack again, you casually throw a few Gathering Spirit Flowers towards him and turn to run.]
[Sure enough, after sensing the aura of the Gathering Spirit Flowers, Elder Dog pauses for a moment, then picks up the flowers and continues to pursue you.]
[But this action of picking up the Gathering Spirit Flowers causes a momentary delay. In this brief moment, you've already put several tens of meters of distance between yourselves.]
Su Xing saw this and nodded slightly, murmuring:
"Even if Elder Dog is cautious, faced with such a valuable treasure, he'll still instinctively want to grab it. These Gathering Spirit Flowers may not be considered anything special in the cultivation world, but in the current era of declining spiritual energy, for Elder Dog, and indeed every cultivator, they are priceless treasures!"
"Because Gathering Spirit Flowers symbolize a continuous supply of spiritual energy!"
Su Xing sighed inwardly, even Elder Dog couldn't resist such temptation.
He continued with the simulation.
[Elder Dog relentlessly pursues you, and whenever the distance between you closes, you constantly throw out Gathering Spirit Flowers. Although Elder Dog sees through your trick, he has no choice but to reach for them.]
[Because this is an unbreakable strategic move, a surefire plan. Gathering Spirit Flowers quickly wither after being separated from the spiritual energy of their source. If Elder Dog doesn't quickly put them into his storage ring, he'll probably be left with withered flowers if he tries to collect them after killing you.]
[To see such a valuable treasure destroyed like that would be a terrible waste. Elder Dog cannot bear it.]
[Thus, you throw dozens of Gathering Spirit Flowers, delaying him for several minutes. While Elder Dog has a heart to kill you, he is powerless to do so.]
[Suddenly, Elder Dog's expression changes, and he stops chasing you, fleeing in the opposite direction.]
[At the same time, you feel a powerful aura approaching. You know it's Luo Shuying coming to aid you, and you quickly turn around, wanting to hold Elder Dog back.]
(End of Chapter)