Chapter 293 - 292: I’ll Play You to Death

Chapter 293: Chapter 292: I’ll Play You to Death

Huo Yunjing froze for a moment before a smile touched his eyes. ’His wife sure knows how to rally the troops.’

Xian Yu Fei, on the other hand, was so angry he almost laughed. He had dominated the Mystical World for decades and built a fearsome reputation, only to be seen as nothing more than a hefty cash prize. This was... utterly humiliating!

With a dark expression, Xian Yu Fei quickly locked onto his target: Liu Ergou.

’He couldn’t see through Huo Yunjing right now. He’d already tested Gu Qingyin’s Soul Power and knew he couldn’t take her down quickly. And Miao Yan was a renowned genius from the Xuan Technique Association, so his soul power wouldn’t be weak either.’

’In comparison, Liu Ergou was the easiest to deal with. The man was nearly fifty, yet his strength was only on par with Miao Yan’s.’

The moment Xian Yu Fei’s gaze landed on him, Liu Ergou’s heart skipped a beat. He instinctively tried to look away but found he was losing control of his own body. He was horrified. ’Is this the legendary Summoning Spirit Skill? It can hit me from this far away? How am I supposed to defend against this!’

Liu Ergou grew frantic, but there was no escape. A dizzying sensation washed over his mind, as if his very soul was about to be ripped from his body.

He fought back with all his might, desperately trying to anchor himself, but the feeling of being pulled away from his body only intensified. More importantly, he could feel his consciousness fading.

’It’s over,’ Liu Ergou thought. ’The fight’s barely started and I’m already about to "defect." When they finally catch this wanted fugitive, will they still split the prize money with me? Maybe they’ll give me a small cut since I was their guide all the way here?’

As his mind raced with these random thoughts, Liu Ergou suddenly felt the pulling force weaken. Confused but acting on instinct, he seized the opportunity, mustering all his strength to stabilize his soul. Without even opening his eyes, he relied on touch alone to slap a Soul Stabilizing Talisman onto his body.

With the aid of the Soul Stabilizing Talisman, Liu Ergou found it much easier to break free. When he finally opened his eyes, he was overcome with emotion. "Qing Yin..."

Gu Qingyin cut him off with a serious expression. "Stop wasting time! Grab your weapon and let’s get this bastard!"

Liu Ergou’s expression turned serious. Just to be safe, he slapped two more Soul Stabilizing Talismans on himself, then grabbed his sword and swung twice at Xian Yu Fei from across the distance.

The Spiritual Power manifested as two blinding rays of light, reaching their target in the blink of an eye.

Xian Yu Fei snorted, showing no intention of dodging.

With a low roar, the Candle Dragon leaped forward and blocked the attack with its own body.

Even with the Candle Dragon’s tough armor, taking the two slashes head-on sent scales flying and blood splattering.

Gu Qingyin raised an eyebrow. ’It clearly had a chance to dodge, so why did it take the hit head-on?’ She studied Xian Yu Fei and the Candle Dragon, her eyes finally landing on the beast’s dull, lifeless gaze. It was then that she had a sudden, unbelievable realization.

"You turned the Candle Dragon into a puppet?!"

For a moment, Gu Qingyin couldn’t help but feel a sliver of sympathy for the Ancient Fierce Beast. ’The Candle Dragon probably thought it had found an ally, completely unaware that this "ally" had no principles and would turn on it in a heartbeat.’

’Well, it’s not like it died an unjust death. Who told it to be so stupid? And besides, Xian Yu Fei’s Summoning Spirit Skill is impossible to defend against... Ah, it must be fate.’

"I’m a naturally suspicious person. I only ever trust people about thirty percent, let alone a Fierce Beast that isn’t particularly bright." Xian Yu Fei smiled. "Only a Fierce Beast completely under my control can unleash its full power."

Gu Qingyin felt a headache coming on. Originally, the man and the beast each had their own weaknesses. Now that they were one, dealing with them would be far more difficult than simply taking on two separate opponents.

After a two-second silence, Gu Qingyin called out, "Miao Yan?"

"Ready!" Miao Yan answered. A rope he had twisted together from talismans shot from his hand, transforming into a Spiritual Snake in mid-air. When it was still five meters from Xian Yu Fei, it suddenly dove headfirst into the ground.

He hadn’t joined the fight because he’d been busy twisting this rope. Once its head connected with its tail, it would form a Trapping Array. The array was simple but incredibly powerful, confining the enemy to a tiny space and making them easier to capture.

Xian Yu Fei had a bad feeling and was about to command the Candle Dragon to burrow underground and find the rope, but he stopped just before it could move.

Across from him, Gu Qingyin was staring at him like a hawk, seemingly just waiting for the Candle Dragon to move away from him.

’Right now, he was a glass cannon. His body was so weak that a few ordinary attacks could kill him. And Gu Qingyin always opened with her ultimate moves, completely unfamiliar with the concept of a probing attack.’

He couldn’t afford to take that risk.

Xian Yu Fei hesitated for only a moment, but before he could make a decision, the Trapping Array had already taken form.

As soon as the Array took shape, Miao Yan pumped his fist in excitement and shouted, "Idol! He can’t get out! I’ve tested this Array before—it’s impenetrable!"

Gu Qingyin’s eyes lit up. She strode to the edge of the Trapping Array and locked eyes with Xian Yu Fei for two seconds before turning to Miao Yan. "And now what?"

Miao Yan lifted his chin proudly. "Just toss whatever talismans and Spells you want in there. We’ll finish him off sooner or later!"

’This is like shooting fish in a barrel! He can’t escape even if he wants to!’

Gu Qingyin was delighted, but Xian Yu Fei’s expression turned utterly grim.

Liu Ergou, finally feeling safe, stepped closer. As if seeking revenge, he was the first to toss in a talisman. The moment it entered the array, it erupted into a huge ball of fire, instantly filling the small space with flames and thick smoke.

Protected by the Candle Dragon, Xian Yu Fei wasn’t burned, but smoke seeps in through every crack.

Soon, Xian Yu Fei started coughing and couldn’t stop. His coughs grew more and more violent, until it felt like he was about to hack up a lung. He ordered the Candle Dragon to ram the Trapping Array, and an endless series of CRASHES rang out, but the array didn’t budge. It was surprisingly stable.

Gu Qingyin was very satisfied and followed up by tossing in three Thunder Talismans.

Flashes of CRACKLING lightning flickered within the thick smoke, and even the sounds of coughing became ragged.

Finding this amusing, Miao Yan also walked over.

The three of them stood around the Array, tossing in one talisman after another as if they were free. They used talismans of every element, treating Xian Yu Fei like a test subject and trying out anything they could think of.

Huo Yunjing watched for a while. When he saw that all movement within the Array had ceased, he stepped forward and stopped Gu Qingyin. "I think that’s enough fun for one day. We should get going."

Gu Qingyin snapped back to reality and realized the sky had grown completely dark. She giggled. "It’s been a while since I’ve had this much fun."

Huo Yunjing sighed. "You should rest for a bit. I’ll go drag him out."

Gu Qingyin nodded eagerly. They’d been "playing" for so long that Xian Yu Fei had gone silent a while ago. Even if he wasn’t dead, he had to be severely crippled.

Huo Yunjing first used Magic to clear the chaotic miasma of Spiritual Power and smoke from the Trapping Array, then casually strolled inside.

Inside the Array, the Candle Dragon was covered in a gruesome variety of wounds; in the worst spots, its flesh was torn away to reveal sinew and bone. Xian Yu Fei looked just as wretched. He was leaning against the motionless Candle Dragon with his eyes closed, the rise and fall of his chest barely perceptible.

Huo Yunjing’s expression was neutral. As he approached, he gathered Soul Power in his hand and reached for Xian Yu Fei’s forehead.

Forcibly extracting a soul from a living person is an exceptionally cruel technique. Under normal circumstances, if the victim weren’t Xian Yu Fei, the three watching from outside would never have allowed it.

But Xian Yu Fei deserved it.

The instant Huo Yunjing’s fingers touched Xian Yu Fei’s forehead, the latter’s eyes snapped open. They were bloodshot and filled with hatred. "Go to hell!"

Immediately following his shout, Xian Yu Fei’s Soul Power began to fluctuate violently—the telltale sign of self-detonation!