Covering the sky: I have the body of the sky, and I have inherited the ten evil methods

Chapter 86: Witch!

The hoarse voice of the gray-robed man scraped across everyone's eardrums like sandpaper, but it was also like a thunderclap that exploded in their hearts.

"This thing is... a key."

He spoke each word with great emphasis, as if each word contained a great weight.

"The key to an...ancient ruin!"

remains?

These two words ignited the nerves of everyone present.

In the world of cultivating immortals, the thing that is most abundant is legends.

Ancient ruins often represent endless opportunities, lost heritage, and even...power that is enough to shake the entire world of immortal cultivation!
A strange light flashed in the cold eyes of the Saint of Yao Chi.

She was born in the Holy Land, so she naturally knew better than others what terrible secrets might be hidden in some ancient ruins.

The big black dog stopped digging the ground, and stared at the secret treasure in the gray-robed man's hand with a pair of cunning eyes. A low whimpering sound came from its throat, as if it was confirming something.

Xiao Chen's heartbeat also quickened a bit.

He has been practicing all the way and has encountered many adventures, but he has never really come into contact with the existence of "ruins".

He vaguely felt that this might be another turning point in his destiny.

The gray-robed man seemed very satisfied with everyone's reaction. A strange arc appeared at the corner of his mouth. The smile was hidden in the shadows, which made people shudder.

"This relic has been silent for countless ages, and within it... lies a secret that could change the landscape of the world of immortal cultivation!"

"what?"

There was a cry of surprise from the crowd, and even Jiang Huairen, who had remained calm, couldn't help but gasp.

Change the landscape of the world of immortal cultivation?

What kind of heaven-defying existence is this? !

Wu Zhongtian and Li Heishui looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes.

Although they were just bystanders, they also knew the weight of this sentence.

The gray-robed man ignored the crowd's exclamations. He slowly raised his hand and cast an obscure spell on the secret treasure.

The originally dim secret treasure suddenly emitted a faint light, and in the light, a torn blueprint slowly emerged.

It was an ancient treasure map, the material of which was unknown, looking like gold but not gold, and like jade but not jade.

The patterns on it are complex and mysterious, as if they are some ancient characters, or the trajectory of stars, exuding a vicissitudes and mysterious atmosphere.

"This... this is..." someone exclaimed, wanting to get closer to take a closer look, but not daring to go forward easily.

The gray-robed man flicked his sleeves lightly, holding the treasure map in his palm, allowing the faint light to illuminate half of his face.

His hoarse voice sounded again, with a hint of temptation: "This is just... a fragment of the map. To find the real ruins, we need to... find other fragments."

"Only by finding the complete treasure map can we...enter the ruins."

"The ruins are filled with dangers, but also with...endless opportunities. Life or death depends on your own luck."

His words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

A strong desire arose in the hearts of everyone present.

Suddenly, a sudden voice broke the eerie silence.

"Wulian Tianzun, fellow donors, treasures belong to those with virtue. Why not... let me also take a look at them?"

A Taoist priest wearing a tattered Taoist robe and a crooked Taoist hat appeared on the outskirts of the crowd at some point.

He had shifty eyes and a lewd smile on his face. He was holding a whisk in his hand, waving it in a pretentious manner.

Duan De makes a living by cheating and deceiving people.

Although he is not very powerful, he is very well-informed.

This time, after hearing that a secret treasure had been discovered in the deserted village, he rushed here to try his luck.

Originally, he was dismissive of those so-called "secret treasures", thinking they were just some scams.

But when he saw the treasure map in the gray-robed man's hand, his eyes widened instantly.

The ancient aura emanating from the treasure map and the "ruins" mentioned by the gray-robed man made him realize that he might have really encountered a treasure this time!
"Where did this stinky Taoist come from? How dare he bark here?" The big black dog was immediately unhappy. What it hated most was this kind of Cheng Yaojin who showed up out of nowhere.

Duan De didn't care at all. He looked at the treasure map in the gray-robed man's hand with a smile, and greed flashed in his eyes.

"My benefactor, I see a black spot on your forehead, which means you will suffer a bloody disaster in the near future. Why don't you give me this treasure map and let me... avert the disaster for you?"

"Bah! Shameless old man, how can you do that?" The big black dog sneered without any hesitation.

The merchant was originally afraid of the appearance of the gray-robed man, but when he saw Duan De's appearance, he immediately became alert.

He sneered and said, "The Taoist priest is right. Treasures belong to those with virtue. Treasures like this should be entrusted to powerful people for safekeeping so that their value can be fully realized."

As he spoke, he gave Xiao Chen a meaningful look, the threat evident in his expression.

Duan De also understood what he meant. He exchanged glances with the businessman. Although the two did not say it explicitly, it was obvious that they had reached some kind of tacit understanding.

They all knew that it would not be an easy task to snatch the treasure map from Xiao Chen and others.

But if the two join forces, their chances of winning will be much greater.

The Saint of Yao Chi frowned slightly. She keenly noticed that the situation on the field was undergoing subtle changes.

What was originally just a fight between several forces has now become more complicated because of a torn treasure map.

Xiao Chen's gaze moved back and forth between the gray-robed man, Duan De, and the merchant.

He knew in his heart that none of these people were easy to deal with.

If you want to keep the treasure map, you may have to face a fierce battle.

He slowly clenched his fist.

Since these people want to rob, let them pay the price!
"You want a treasure map?" Xiao Chen sneered, "Then... come and get it based on your ability!"

"Good boy, you are so arrogant!" The businessman grinned and rushed towards Xiao Chen first.

Duan De was not willing to be outdone. He waved the whisk in his hand, muttered something, and talismans flew towards Xiao Chen.

Seeing this, the big black dog immediately jumped in front of Xiao Chen, opened its mouth wide, and black light spurted out of its mouth, heading towards the talismans.

The Saint of Yao Chi did not take action immediately. She stood where she was, quietly observing the situation.

She always felt that things were not that simple.

The man in gray robe stood there motionless, as if all this had nothing to do with him.

His deep gaze always stayed on Xiao Chen, making it hard to tell what he was thinking.

"boom!"

A melee broke out again.

Xiao Chen's situation was a world of difference. On one side, the merchant launched a vicious attack, his fists carrying a strong smell of blood, clearly someone who had lived on the edge of a knife for years.

On the other side, there are Duan De's talismans that look funny but actually contain murderous intentions. If you are not careful, you will be corroded by the Yin energy.

He had to guard against the two men's fierce snatching and also be wary of the unfathomable man in gray robes. He was simply overwhelmed.

"Hehe, kid, don't blame me for being cruel. As for the treasure, it belongs to whoever gets it first!" Duan De's obscene voice came from behind him, with a hint of pride.

The whisk in his hand was like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, specifically targeting Xiao Chen's lower body.

"Hmph, boy, there's a road to heaven but you don't take it, and there's no door to hell but you break in! Hand over the treasure map and I'll spare your life!" The businessman grinned, and his fist rushed towards Xiao Chen's face with the force of splitting mountains and splitting rocks.

Xiao Chen roared angrily, and the spiritual power in his body circulated wildly. His fists were like cannonballs, blocking the attacks of the two men.

The sound of metal clashing was endless, making the eardrums hurt.

The big black dog was so anxious that it was running around in circles. It was good at arranging magic arrays, and this kind of close combat was not its strong point.

He could only bark at Duan De, trying to distract him.

The beautiful eyes of the Saint Maiden of Yao Chi moved, but she had no intention of taking action.

She always felt that this man in gray robe was the real variable.

From the time he appeared until now, he has always been in control of the situation, making it impossible for people to see through his purpose.

"Sir, since you know the secret of the ruins, why don't you cooperate with us? Wouldn't it be better to explore together?" The cold voice of the Saint Maiden of Yao Chi was like a clear mountain spring, and it was particularly clear in the noisy battlefield.

However, the gray-robed man seemed not to have heard anything and remained silent, but his eyes hidden in the shadows were flashing with an inexplicable light.

What on earth was he thinking?
Xiao Chen also felt a surge of weakness. This gray-robed man was like a mystery, leaving people baffled.

Just when Xiao Chen felt he was in a dilemma, the gray-robed man suddenly raised his head and broke the silence with a hoarse voice:

"Cooperation? Sure! But!"

He paused and said in a creepy tone, "...First, let's see if you are qualified..."

After a brief and tentative discussion, everyone finally decided to act separately.

There is no way. No one completely trusts anyone else. Instead of being tied together and suspicious of each other, it is better to act separately and rely on one's own abilities.

Xiao Chen, the Holy Maiden of Yao Chi, the big black dog, and Jiang Huairen who followed Xiao Chen wholeheartedly, these four people formed a group.

On the other side, the gray-robed man, the unfathomable old man with white beard, the businessman who always gave people a cunning feeling, and the shifty Duan De walked together.

Before leaving, the big black dog barked at Duan De a few times out of concern, as if to say, "Boy, don't try to play tricks, or I will bite you to death!"

Duan De felt guilty after being barked at. He smiled awkwardly and did not dare to refute.

After all, this dog is not an ordinary dog, it is a monster that can set up magic arrays!
The two teams went their separate ways, each heading in a different direction marked on the treasure map.

There was a subtle tension in the air, like the calm before the storm.

Xiao Chen and his group chose a relatively hidden mountain road.

The mountains are covered with dense forests and towering ancient trees. The sunlight shines through the branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows on the ground.

"Boy, be careful, I always feel that something is wrong with this place." The big black dog walked while looking around vigilantly, sniffing with his nose, as if trying to smell some danger.

Xiao Chen nodded, he also felt a strange breath.

Ever since he reached the Fourth Extreme Realm of cultivation, his perception of danger has become extremely sharp.

Suddenly, a cold wind blew, rustling the leaves.

Then, a phantom figure emerged from the woods like a ghost!

She was a woman wearing a blood-red robe. The red robe was like fire, setting off her charming yet cold face.

Her eyes were like a venomous snake, full of viciousness and cruelty.

"You really don't take the road to heaven, but you rush into hell! Hand over the treasure map and I will spare your life!"

The red-robed woman let out a creepy shrill laugh, her voice was hoarse, like nails scraping against glass, making people feel uncomfortable all over.

Xiao Chen's heart trembled. He had long guessed that this treasure map would definitely attract the covetousness of some people with ulterior motives, but he did not expect that the other party would come so quickly!
"Evil witch!" Jiang Huairen shouted angrily, stepped forward and stood in front of Xiao Chen.

Although he is not as strong as Xiao Chen, he has the courage to not fear death.

The Saintess of Yao Chi narrowed her eyes and prepared for battle.

The jade flute in her hand flickered with a faint light, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any time.

The red-robed woman glanced at Jiang Huairen with disdain, as if looking at an ant.

She didn't take Jiang Huairen seriously at all. Her target was Xiao Chen and the treasure map in Xiao Chen's hand.

"If you don't accept my toast, you will be punished!" The red-robed woman snorted coldly, and a blood-red scimitar suddenly appeared in her hand. The scimitar exuded a strong smell of blood, which made people want to vomit.

"Prepare to die!" The red-robed woman shouted delicately, and her figure was like a ghost. She came in front of Jiang Huairen in an instant, and the scimitar in her hand brought with it a sharp gust of wind, chopping directly at Jiang Huairen's head!

Jiang Huairen's face changed and he quickly raised the sword in his hand to block.

"Dang!" With a loud noise, Jiang Huairen felt a huge force coming, which made his palm numb and the long sword in his hand almost slip out of his hand.

"Hmph, you overestimate your abilities!" The red-robed woman sneered and attacked more fiercely. The flash of swords and the shadow of knives instantly enveloped Jiang Huairen.

Seeing this, Xiao Chen did not dare to delay and rushed forward to support Jiang Huairen.

"Your opponent is me!" The red-robed woman suddenly gave up Jiang Huairen and rushed towards Xiao Chen.

The scimitar in her hand was like a poisonous snake, targeting Xiao Chen's vital points.

Xiao Chen did not dare to be careless. He quickly circulated the spiritual power in his body and performed the Xiaoyao Step to avoid the attack of the red-robed woman.

At the same time, he kept punching back, trying to force the red-robed woman back.

However, the strength of the red-robed woman was beyond his expectations. She was extremely fast, her movements were strange, and her attack angles were tricky and fierce, making it difficult for Xiao Chen to defend himself.

"Bang!" Xiao Chen was kicked in the chest by the red-robed woman. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest and his body flew backwards uncontrollably.

"Xiao Chen!" Jiang Huairen exclaimed and wanted to rush over to support Xiao Chen, but was glared back by the red-robed woman.

"Hmph, you are just an ant-like thing, yet you dare to act so presumptuously in front of me!" The red-robed woman said disdainfully, and then pounced on Xiao Chen again.

Seeing this, the Holy Maiden of Yao Chi finally took action.

She gently waved the jade flute in her hand, and a clear flute sound rang out, like a clear spring in the mountain stream, cleansing people's souls.

The sound of the flute contained a powerful sonic attack, sweeping towards the red-robed woman.

The red-robed woman's face changed and she quickly stopped, circulating the spiritual power in her body to resist the sound wave attack.

"The Holy Maiden of Yao Chi? Humph, I didn't expect you to wade into this muddy water!" said the red-robed woman coldly.

"Evil demons and heretics must be killed by everyone!" The Saint of Yao Chi said coldly, and waved the jade flute in her hand again. The sound waves were like sharp blades, slashing towards the red-robed woman.

The big black dog was not idle either. It took advantage of the opportunity when the red-robed woman was restrained by the Holy Maiden of Yao Chi to quietly set up one magic circle after another around her.

What it excels at is setting up magic arrays. As long as it is given enough time, it can set up a powerful magic array and trap the red-robed woman in it.

(End of this chapter)