Everlasting Chapter 143: Soundwave Technique (1/2)
“Are there any amongst you who have been to Demon Soul Valley before? Where should we go next? The scent of blood here is too strong. More demonic humans will surely be attracted to our position,” the old cultivator said loudly.
“Although I did visit Demon Soul Valley before, I know nothing about this place. Besides, it is clear that Mo Ji has been plotting against us. There will surely be more demonic humans around us or some other unknown dangers. I think it will be very difficult for us to find a safe place.”
“That is right. Did you notice it? The demonic energy here has grown thicker. Considering how thick it is, if we are to advance just a little more, we will probably end up getting transformed into demonic humans like them.”
“Should we turn back? Just leave Demon Soul Valley.”
“Humph! I don't want to my trip here to be in vain. No matter what, I must at least find something.”
The cultivators there discussed their situation, each having their own opinions on it.
“I have a suggestion,” Ye Ziming suddenly spoke up.
“Go ahead,” the old cultivator said with a nod of his head. Given Ye Ziming's cultivation base, those experts would not have bothered listening to him.
“I have conducted some research on spatial magic arrays before. With enough power, I believe we can follow the same route that Mo Ji's group took,” said Ye Ziming after some consideration.
“What? You can determine where they went?” Evil Moon Grotto Master was quick to ask.
“Yes. However, I will need the a.s.sistance of everyone here in helping me hold off the demonic humans. I need time to set up a spatial magic array. Additionally, everyone's power is also needed to open up a spatial rift here,” said Ye Ziming.
“Not an issue. You figure it out and leave the demonic humans here to us,” the old cultivator said.
“One more thing. If we really do find that primordial ruin, you all must protect us and not attack us,” said Ye Ziming again.
“Ha ha ha, you can be rest a.s.sured about that. We are all in the same boat here. There is no reason for us to attack you fellows,” said the old cultivator with a smile.
“Kid, why are you spouting so much nonsense? If you really do possess the ability, then hurry up and do it. The demonic energy here is thick and there are so many demonic humans here. We don't have the luxury of staying here.” The bearded cultivator pulled his Spirit Gathering Bow again. Five thick arrows, surging with power, shot out and five demonic humans in the distance were shattered.
“All right, let me give it a try.” Ye Ziming moved towards the spot that Mo Ji's group had used to leave. He frowned and walked in a circle while mumbling something, seemingly calculating something.
After some time, Ye Ziming waved his hand and an exquisite command flag was thrust into the ground. Immediately, winds blew and clouds gathered. A vast amount of demonic energy then gathered towards the flag.
“Kid, you are willing to waste Magic artefacts of this grade?” The old cultivator was somewhat shocked.
“Heh, if we die here, nothing else matters,” said Ye Ziming with a smile.
“Makes sense. Everyone, surround this fellow brother and keep him protected. Kid, leave these demonic humans to us,” shouted the old cultivator. His Ardent Sun Needle pierced through the air and the intense temperature from its fire essence burned away the demonic energy in the air, giving the others a refres.h.i.+ng sensation.
“How is it? Do you have any confidence in doing it?” asked Chen Feng.
“About half. Still, with these fellow's a.s.sistance, I believe there will not be an issue,” replied Ye Ziming.
After every joss stick's worth of time, Ye Ziming would thrust a command flag into the ground. Only after having inserted 12 flags in total did Ye Ziming stop. By then, large beads of sweat were trickling down Ye Ziming's forehead. As for Chen Feng, Lu Ta and the others, they stood guard around Ye Ziming. In all honesty though, they were making use of the time to recover their strength. With the hidden experts unleas.h.i.+ng their powers, the charging demonic humans were stopped.
“Roar!”
Suddenly, a young cultivator roared out furiously. His face was contorted and strands of black energy flowed across the surface of his face. His body began swelling and his clothes tore apart, revealing rock-like skin and flesh.
“Not good. This fellow has been corrupted. He will soon transform into a demonic human!” shouted the old cultivator.
When the cultivator was doing battle against the demonic humans earlier, he had used up too much of his energy and could no longer block off the thick and invasive demonic energy around him. The demonic energy invaded his body, transforming him. It was just a matter of time before he completely became a demonic human.
“Kill him!” someone shouted.
“No, he is our companion,” another cultivator retorted.
“If we don't kill him, he will attack us after he fully transforms into a demonic human.”
“I'll do it.” Evil Moon Grotto Master waved his hand and the Sky Toppling Seal flew out to crush the transforming cultivator into pieces.
“Kid, are you done yet?” shouted the bearded cultivator.
“The spatial magic array is already set up. However, we will require six cultivators who have condensed out Soulflames to operate the magic array,” replied Ye Ziming.
“Six? We have enough,” shouted the bearded cultivator.
“But when operating the magic array, the six cultivators cannot continue fighting the incoming demonic humans,” Ye Ziming continued.
“That is somewhat problematic.”
“Young Sect Master, it is time for you to step forward,” said the old cultivator as he looked at Xiao Yin.
“Fine.” Xiao Yin nodded his head. His hand reached out and a black-coloured bamboo flute appeared in his hand.
The bamboo flute was two chi long, with a jade-like, crystalline body and a sleek and glossy surface. There were black-coloured lines on its surface and some strange, natural-looking patterns. There was a total of eight holes on the flute, each dark and deep. One glance was sufficient to tell that it was no ordinary item (1 chi = 0.333 m).