Chapter 211 - Blocking the Road
Most of the simple talisman traps set by the disciples of Guixu Sect were nimbly bypassed by it. Occasionally, there were some that could trap it for a moment, but would be forcibly broken open by the pure wood spirit energy it released.
"Left, left! It's running towards that crooked tree!"
"Flank the right side! Use the Binding Charm! Don't use the Fireball! It's worthless if it burns out!"
"Ouch! It hit my leg! It hurts... No! It smells so good! I feel like my cultivation has increased after taking a breath!"
"Stop sucking it! Grab it!"
The scene was extremely chaotic for a while, with everyone in chaos, exclamations and cries of pain mixed with Xie Zhao's exasperated commands.
Mo Chen followed behind, looking at this group of Guixu Sect members who were like mortal children chasing butterflies. The gentle smile on his face was almost unable to be maintained, and was replaced by a deep helplessness and... a hint of well-hidden curiosity.
He had practiced for many years and had seen people fighting for rare treasures and exploring ruins carefully, but he had never seen a "robbery" scene so... full of life and team spirit.
The two elders of the Xingyun Pavilion were even more gloomy. If it weren't for the Pavilion Master's order, they really didn't want to participate in such a... disgraceful farce. One of them couldn't help but whisper, "Pavilion Master, should we..."
Mo Chen waved his hand slightly, signaling for a moment of calm. His gaze fell on Xie Zhao, who was leaping up and down, commanding with such composure, and he thought to himself, "Young Master Xie's actions may seem erratic and absurd, but he always manages to achieve practical results amidst chaos, and he also manages to greatly motivate his disciples and foster a sense of belonging. Perhaps this... is also a unique way?" He decided to observe for a while longer.
Xie Zhao didn't have time to think about Mo Chen's thoughts at the moment. Sweat broke out on his forehead. He stared at the yellow-green light, his mind racing.
"We can't chase it head-on. It's too fast. It could wear us out! We have to outsmart it!"
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Su Tang frantically trying to use her willpower to condense a net, but it was repeatedly broken by the ginseng doll.
"Su Xiaotang!" Xie Zhao shouted suddenly, "Don't use the net! Use your willpower to simulate the purest plant essence! Draw it over! You want it to feel like... it'll become an immortal if it gets close to you!"
Su Tang was stunned for a moment, then her psychic eyes lit up: "That's right!"
She immediately held her breath and concentrated, communicating with the Star Guidance Order. The nature of her willpower quietly changed. It was no longer a constraint, but instead exuded an extremely attractive, gentle and vital aura, as if she herself had turned into a spiritual root of heaven and earth.
The ginseng doll that was running away frantically suddenly stopped, and looked in the direction of Su Tang with its black gemstone-like eyes in confusion. It sniffed hard with its little nose, and its movements obviously hesitated for a moment, revealing a strong desire.
"It worked!" Xie Zhao was overjoyed. "Lin Quan! Wang Lei! Lead your men to quietly spread out and form a second encirclement. Wait until it gets close to Su Tang. Listen to my command and activate all the binding talismans simultaneously! Don't be afraid of wasting them!"
The disciples immediately followed his instructions. Although they were nervous, they were also excited and their movements were much more coordinated than before.
After all, the ginseng doll had just begun to develop intelligence and could not resist the temptation of instinct. After hesitating for a moment, it still approached Su Tang cautiously, step by step, with its black eyes full of vigilance and desire.
Xie Zhao's eyes became fierce, and he swung the Jinghong Talisman Pen down suddenly: "Do it!"
Instantly, seven or eight long-prepared binding talismans of various colors lit up simultaneously! Vines, golden light, water dungeons, earth pits... from all directions, they enveloped the tiny ginseng doll!
The ginseng doll screamed in fright, and a strong emerald green light burst out from its body, and it was about to escape underground again!
"Want to run?!" Xie Zhao had been prepared for this move, and his Jinghong Talisman Pen pointed towards the ground a millisecond in advance!
"Earthbinding Talisman! Rise!"
A circle of ochre-colored light instantly locked onto the ground beneath the ginseng doll, causing its escape technique to pause slightly!
Just this tiny pause is enough!
Countless binding lights fell down layer by layer, instantly drowning the struggling little thing!
The emerald green light flickered wildly, but it could no longer break through the layers of confinement that had been premeditated.
"We caught him!" The disciples cheered, their faces flushed with excitement.
Su Tang cautiously stepped forward and used her willpower to weave a special little cage. She collected the binding talismans along with the angry ginseng doll still inside with its cheeks puffed up. She breathed a sigh of relief, her face flushed from the willpower consumption and excitement. "I'm so tired... This little thing can run so fast!"
Xie Zhao walked over, patted the cage proudly, and grinned at the puffed-up little thing inside: "Run? Run again? From now on, just be a good mascot in our Guixu Sect! I guarantee you'll have a better future than you in this desolate mountain!"
He turned around, looked at his disciples who were also beaming with joy, and waved his hand: "Well done! Brothers! This time we've done a great deed! Everyone will be rewarded when we get back! Now, keep moving forward! Senior Mo Chen, we can go to the core ruins!"
After this battle, the team's morale was at its peak, even the fatigue seemed to have vanished. The disciples' eyes were blazing, and they no longer hesitated at Xie Zhao's command, even more excited for the "treasure" they might encounter next.
Mo Chen watched this scene, watching Xie Zhao turn a chaotic chase into a successful team collaboration exercise in a short period of time, and greatly improve cohesion and execution. The last trace of helplessness in his eyes turned into real appreciation.
He smiled and nodded, "Okay. It seems that this trip, Mo can also benefit from it and see the 'harvest' of Guixu Sect."
The team set out again, but this time, the atmosphere was more high-spirited and the steps more determined. Everyone believed that if they followed the Second Brother, they could even catch a ginseng spirit, so what treasures could they not get?
What they didn't know was that at the junction of the Gobi Desert and the rainforest, the cold "arrow" had stopped.
Chu Linyuan stood quietly beside a huge, dead cactus, with sword energy still surrounding him. Under his feet were the remains of several strange creatures that looked like desert scorpions and had just tried to attack them.
He closed his eyes and concentrated, the dark golden dragon pattern on his left cheek glowing slightly, sensing the increasingly clear breath.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes, and his cold gaze cast into the depths of the rainforest, accurately locking onto a certain direction.
In his perception, Xie Zhao's aura had just experienced a violent fluctuation, as if he had experienced a battle or a chase, but now it has stabilized, and even has a kind of... cheerful and complacent mood?
Luo Hongyi walked over to him and sniffed the faint, pure fragrance of plants and the lingering scent of talismans in the air. Her red lips curled up, "Looks like it's quite lively over there. That kid Xie Zhao must have gotten something good again."
Tie Niu, carrying the hammer, said in a deep voice, "Second Brother is awesome!"
Chu Linyuan didn't say anything, but the oppressive coldness around him seemed to dissipate a little.
He took another step, but his speed seemed a little faster than before.
The goal is not far ahead.
At the border of the Gobi Desert and the rainforest, the landscape becomes bizarre and distorted. Blackened rocks coexist with thriving giant ferns, and the dry wind is mingled with the scent of moist, decaying leaves.
The team led by Chu Linyuan had just cleared out a wave of monsters that looked like a mixture of rocks and thorns and were spawned by the chaotic spiritual energy in this place. They were about to move forward when they were blocked by a group of uninvited guests.
There were about ten people coming, and their clothing style was very different from that of the people in the Middle-earth cultivation world. Most of them were decorated with animal skins, feathers and some shiny black metal, which made them look rough and wild.
They were riding in a flying boat shaped like the skeleton of a giant eagle, with arrogant eyes, a look of scrutiny and provocation.
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