Senior Sister Bai Yueguang is incredibly strong.

Chapter 14: Eliminating Evil (8)

Luo frowned, stung by the unpleasant smell in the water: "That's one way, but it's too slow, and we don't have enough fishing nets."

Chu Yeli revealed the talisman, smiling smugly: "As long as it's a net, it'll work, right?"

Dozens of talismans flew into the air, and golden rays intertwined to form a large net that disappeared into the water.

"Ye Xiao!"

"coming!"

In an instant, the water surface shimmered with a black light.

Seeing this, everyone followed suit, and in no time they were unstoppable, having sailed into the center of the lake in just two hours.

Chu Yeli wiped the sweat from his brow: "There's quite a bit of stuff in the water."

"Speaking of which," Luo Zai Shui's gaze fell on the black lake not far away, "with so many people disappearing, is it really possible that there won't be a single trace?"

“I once read a book.” Jiang Qian’s expression was somewhat grim. “It recorded some things from ancient times. It is said that there were evil cultivators who raised evil spirits, which, when gathered together, became malevolent forces.”

Shen Xian grabbed the swaying blood shadow: "You mean someone is deliberately raising this thing? How is that possible? Not to mention that this thing is difficult to control, water spirits are very territorial. When they encounter an outside water spirit, they will directly sacrifice themselves and swallow the other party. It's not that easy to raise one."

"But don't forget," Luo Zai Shui reminded them, "the more this thing devours, the stronger it becomes."

"What else can we do? Fight them."

Chu Yeli flew to the center of the lake on his sword and landed steadily above it. He chanted an incantation, and hundreds of talismans were quickly inserted into the water.

Shi Ming and Luo Zai Shui exchanged a glance. Shi Ming grabbed her wrist, leaped lightly, and landed steadily on the sword, carrying her swiftly across the center of the lake. Jian Muyi followed closely behind with Ji Tinghan, while Su Wusi was left on the boat to help.

As Luo Zai Shui watched the dark shadows rapidly gather in the center of the lake, she unconsciously clenched her fists; the ominous premonition was far too strong.

"Proceed according to plan," Shi Ming swiftly ordered.

More than ten small boats dispersed and quickly formed an encirclement, slowly approaching.

Before Luo Zai Shui's feet even touched the ground, the talisman was already stuck into the ground.

"Listen Han, follow my instructions to place the talismans: Tail Tiger, number two; Void Rat, number three; Dangerous Swallow, number five..."

Luo Zai Shui knew that she couldn't set up so many talismans at the same time, so having Ji Ting Han help her set up the formation was the fastest way.

In an instant, the sky suddenly darkened, and a black whirlpool slowly formed in the water. Countless floating corpses leaped out of the water and began attacking the cultivators on the surface.

Chu Yeli needed to stabilize the half-formation and couldn't act rashly. Although he was floating in the air and the things in the water couldn't do anything to him for the time being, just looking at those densely packed corpses was enough to send chills down his spine.

Countless floating corpses tried to drag Luo Zai Shui into the water, but they were all cut in half at the waist by Shi Ming and the others.

Large beads of sweat covered Luo Zai Shui's face; her complexion was deathly pale, and her voice trembled slightly: "Bi Niao's digits are seven, Xing Ma's are five..."

Ji Tinghan was also very nervous and could only follow Luo Zaishui's orders. If only he were a little stronger, if only he had learned this formation sooner, then his senior sister wouldn't have been under so much pressure.

"Luo Zai Shui, hurry!"

A black water column nearly five feet thick shot towards Chu Yeli, while countless smaller water columns chased after the other cultivators on the water's surface.

"Half an incense stick's time!" Luo Zai Shui replied loudly, and anyone who heard it knew she was showing off.

While dodging the water jets that were attacking him, Chu Yeli scattered talismans to retaliate: "In a bit, let Ji Tinghan set up the formation, and you can reinforce it!"

"Senior sister..." Ji Tinghan wanted to take her place, but she yelled at him back.

"No!" The location for setting up the formation is too dangerous. Even with the presence of the senior brother and sword cultivators like Jian Muyi, there is no guarantee of safety. She cannot put Tinghan in danger.

"What are you trying to prove at a time like this!" Chu Yeli was a little annoyed, but there was nothing she could do about it.

All the boats on the water have been destroyed, and many Golden Core cultivators are trapped on the water. Those who react quickly fly to higher ground on their swords, while many of those who react slowly are dragged to the bottom of the water.

"Help!"

Su Wusi heard a scream. It was one of Qian's junior sisters. Without thinking, she swooped down and grabbed her hand.

The thing underwater was very strong, and Su Wusi was almost pulled into the water as well. At this moment, considering the pros and cons, she should let go. Just then, a force from behind pulled her and the junior sister from the Qian family up.

“Ye…” Su Wusi turned to look at the person, “Senior brother, thank you.”

"You're welcome, but be careful," Ye Xiao said before rushing back into the water to rescue the others.

Su Wusi was long past the age of girlish infatuation. She touched her slightly uncomfortable back and then plunged into the water to save people.

"Alright, let's begin!"

At Luo Zai Shui's command, Chu Ye Li immediately steadied himself and formed hand seals.

The two moved almost simultaneously: "Start the battle!"

A red light suddenly appeared between heaven and earth, and intricate patterns formed a huge cage around the water's surface.

"It's done!"

Before the soaking wet monk could even celebrate, the creature underwater launched a fierce counterattack.

"Watch out!" Shen Xian grabbed Xueying and pulled Jiang Qian to a higher place, barely dodging the sudden attack from underwater.

"That guy is starting to fight back! Everyone, get on guard and protect the formation!" Shi Ming gripped his cold sword tightly, the blazing flames burning on the blade, protecting Luo Zai Shui.

Once he recovered, Luo summoned dozens of talismans and placed them in front of the water's edge. The moment the floating corpse touched the talismans, they quickly burned to ashes.

Dark, heavy clouds filled the sky, as if a downpour was imminent.

"Boom!"

A clap of thunder grazed past Chu Yeli, startling him so much that he almost fell off his sword.

"Holy crap, what is this?!"

Shi Ming thought to himself, "This is bad! People in the water, come up quickly!"

Everyone was shocked. What could something in the water possibly attract the Heavenly Dao?

Shen Xian grabbed Jiang Qian, dodging the lightning that could strike at any moment: "This thing strikes without regard for its own family, and this thing in the water actually has strength. It's really troublesome."

Jiang Qian gestured for him to let go, because he was about to be strangled to death by this good brother before he was either struck by lightning or dragged into the water by a floating corpse.

Perhaps suppressed by the will of Heaven, the underwater creatures calmed down a bit. Black rain, carrying the stench of corpses, slapped against their faces, but the group paid no heed to it, as the floating corpses below were attacking more and more fiercely. These mindless things were becoming increasingly difficult to deal with.

Qian Kuoling brandished a jewel-encrusted folding fan and waved it, sending dozens of wind blades piercing the bodies of the floating corpses: "These things never stop, don't let them wear us down."

The Ye brothers, Ye Xiao and Ye Ling, led the Ye family and the disciples of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect down from the sword formation and repelled another group of floating corpses.

Shen Xian leaped onto Jiang Qian's sword: "Let me rub against your sword."

After saying that, Blood Shadow, like a wild horse unleashed, began a one-sided battle.

Jiang Qian looked at the blood shadow that faintly glowed with dark red light, and a trace of worry flashed across his face: "We can't keep killing the blood shadow. The murderous sword is bloodthirsty, and its master will also be affected."

Shen Xian patted his chest: "Don't worry, after I finish this job, I'll go back and silently recite the Heart-Cleansing Mantra."

Jiang Qian had no choice but to unleash his own magic weapon to join the battle: "After all, it's a vicious sword, so it's best to use it sparingly."

However, Jiang Qian knew in his heart that Shen Xian hadn't listened to what he said.

As Luo Zai Shui watched one vibrant life after another perish before her eyes, she couldn't help but close her eyes in anguish. If only she were a little stronger, a little faster...

"Junior sister, concentrate!"

Shi Ming's words brought her back to reality. Now was not the time to be sentimental; so many people were waiting for them.

"Chu Yeli!" Luo Zai Shui could sense that this thing was trying to break through the formation. "Retract the formation!"

At a command, the massive magic array gradually compressed towards the center of the lake, and all the floating corpses that touched the array instantly turned to ashes.

"Bang bang bang!"

Dozens of black water columns attempted to break through the magic array, but the heavenly lightning that had been descending from the heavens had stopped at some point, and the thing at the bottom of the water was still able to fight back.

Each time the water column struck the magic array, Luo Zai Shui's divine consciousness was subjected to a violent impact.

"Senior Sister!"

Luo Zai Shui's face was almost pale. Ji Ting Han wanted to go forward to help her, but Shi Ming stopped him.

"You're the only one here who knows how to reinforce the formation, I'll take over."

A hand gently rested on Luo Zai Shui's shoulder. Without her turning around, she could tell who was behind her just by the warm spiritual energy emanating from the hand.

The spiritual energy was warm and reassuring, instantly replenishing the depleted spiritual energy and easing the intense pain in the mind.

"Sword, come!"

Seeing that the evil spirit was trapped, Ye Xiao and Ye Ling set up a sword formation without hesitation.

Thousands of sword shadows plunged into the water, entangled and tore at the underwater creatures, and the huge waves stirred up on the surface nearly drowned everyone.

"Ow—"

Luo Zai Shui seemed to hear the thing's roar, and the Qian family's magical treasure was recklessly thrown into the water.

"Hold on!"

Su Wusi landed in front of Ye Xiao: "I'll help."

Ye Xiao looked surprised and was about to say no, but he obediently shut his mouth when he saw Su Wusi skillfully join the sword formation.

Blood Shadow, which is completely out of place with the sword formation, naturally wouldn't join the ranks of those common weapons. It fights in a very sinister way, diving underwater to unleash a combo, and then emerging back to the surface. Although the damage is like a mosquito tickle, it's really annoying.

The sword formation was like water, as if ten thousand swords were ringing out in unison, and the clanging of precious swords still echoed in my ears, while the surface of the water had long since returned to calm.

"Is it... over?" Qian Kuo touched his still pounding heart, feeling utterly dazed.

"It's over." Ye Xiao's words seemed to reassure everyone, and many people breathed a sigh of relief.

Luo Zai Shui, who had been tense, suddenly relaxed, her lips curving upwards. She wanted to turn around and speak to Shi Ming, but suddenly everything went black, and she gently fell into Shi Ming's arms.

Shi Ming held her in his arms and whispered, "You've worked hard."

Chu Yeli landed next to Luo Zaishui, snorted, and then tossed a bottle of Rejuvenation Pills: "I win this time, and I'll win again next time."

Luo Zai Shui slightly raised the corners of her mouth: "You won."

"Senior Sister!"

Su Wusi pounced over.

"Junior Sister, are you alright?" Jian Muyi wiped his face without any regard for his image, the stench of his corpse could be smelled from afar.

"Fifth Senior Brother, you..." Su Wusi hesitated before speaking.

Jian Muyi, oblivious to everything, continued rambling on, "Let me tell you, a floating corpse just pressed right against my face, and I pierced it through with one sword. How cool was that!"

No wonder the stench of death was the strongest on him.

Chu Yeli rolled her eyes at the stench: "Go wash up before you talk, it stinks!"

"Does it stink?" Jian Muyi sniffed his sleeves, already used to the smell and unafraid.

Shi Ming frowned: "Stay away from your senior sister, don't let the smell bother her."

“Oh…” Jian Muyi took two steps back, looking aggrieved, which made Luo Zai Shui laugh.

"It's okay, everyone smells bad now."