Chapter 491 391: Killing Fudaimoku (Part 2)

Yuan Chengdun's renown was forged through battle, as he slew countless devil cultivators on the Mushroom Forest Plain, with over a hundred falling by his hand. Even when faced with an ambush by three foundation establishment cultivators, he fought his way through the formation and left with poise.

In comparison, Xiao Yongling of the Yushan Weng also faced three enemies at once. Still, he sustained serious injuries in the process, and his fame was not quite as widespread as Yuan Chengdun's.

"You!"

Fu Daimu, who recognized him, cried out in panic:

"Yuan Daoist Fellow! I have backers within the sect as well, do not make a mistake!"

Li Tongya was famous throughout the South River for swiftly executing Maha and swiftly killing Yu with his sword, causing a sensation. Yuan Chengdun's fame in Fu Qingshan could be ranked within the top ten among the new foundation establishment cultivators of the past century, which explained why Fu Daimu was in such disarray upon recognizing him.

Yuan Chengdun didn't bother answering, shaking his head with a smile that was not quite a smile. The Yuan family had far more connections within the sect than the Li family, he could easily see through the scheme, and the whole situation struck him as amusing.

'"Fu Qingshan" is well-versed in offensive tactics, adept at countering evil spirits, and his staff technique ranks highly among the grades...'

Fu Daimu's face darkened as mana surged within him. He was thinking of retreating; whether he could escape from the great formation was one matter, but his Dao companion was still in seclusion at the Great Jue Court, trying to make a breakthrough. Even if he wanted to run, the temple can't escape along with the monk, and it seemed he was in for a fall.

On Li Yuanjiao's side, they were not about to give him a chance to catch his breath. A barrage of spells and sword qi came crashing down. Zhe Leda, ready to defend to the best of his impaired ability, said in a low voice:

"Senior Brother! Where did Fei Luoya get so many people? It seems today we won't get off easy..."

Fu Daimu's spiritual sense roamed aimlessly in the air, trying to locate the now-invisible Fei Luoya. Dark qi surged from his hand, and with a palm strike, he shattered the onslaught of sword qi, his expression growing even darker as he ground his teeth:

"I underestimated this Fei Luoya. While groveling and begging for mercy on one hand, on the other, he sought to ambush and kill me... Had I known this earlier, I would never have trusted this scoundrel!"

Zhe Leda, fully focused, summoned up waves of Dharma light, holding his sword sideways and lodging it in the mouth of an attacking Water Jiao, speaking through mana in a hushed tone:

"Senior Brother! At this point, it's difficult to ensure both of our safeties. You possess the profound escape skill of Xuanming, please leave quickly, and I will cover your retreat."

Zhe Leda was originally Fu Daimu's attendant. He was calm and gifted, and it was only through Fu Daimu's recommendation that he had the opportunity to join Witch Mountain, displaying unwavering loyalty and already resigned to his fate.

Fu Daimu clenched his teeth and shook his head. On the other hand, Yuan Chengdun was already making the Human Head Mountain creak with strain, hardly able to bear any more. Fu Daimu was about to speak, when suddenly a beam of red light appeared in front of him, startling him so much that his soul nearly flew out of his body.

At that moment, the Immortal Foundation "Soul Subduing Mantra" activated. A black light enveloped his body, spreading out like a mist, and a shrill howl resounded, momentarily stunning the early-stage foundation establishment cultivators.

"Zoom!"

Dark light poured from Fu Daimu's hands, holding down Fei Luoya's Dharma sword. The red light circulated on the sword, searing his palms and causing black smoke to rise. He spat out dark light to drive back Fei Luoya, finally breathing a sigh of relief.

Fei Luoya, though highly talented, still came from humble beginnings. Apart from the witchcraft of Witch Mountain, the second-grade spells he learned on his own weren't very powerful. Only relying on the enigmatic powers of the Immortal Foundation did he make Fu Daimu wary. Now, not at all deterred, Fei Luoya withdrew and vanished from sight.

Zhe Leda breathed easier, fending off Li Wushao's attacks and urgently whispered:

"Senior Brother, don't wait any longer!"

Fu Daimu also knew that he could not delay any further. He began to cast spells, and the Human Head Mountain shone with dark light, momentarily overshadowing Yuan Chengdun's golden light. He released three talismans that shone brilliantly and activated his witchcraft.

Fu Daimu executed a series of techniques, causing blood light to rise from Zhe Leda as well, burning his lifespan and essential blood. The twin swords dazzled with Dharma light, and he switched from defensive to aggressive, attacking fiercely like a rampaging wolf or tiger.

Fei Luoya abruptly reappeared, wielding his Dharma sword with red light spilling out, exclaiming:

"He's trying to use an escape skill! Don't let him get away!"

Years ago, when the Li Family faced calamity, a devil cultivator had used an escape skill to turn into a beam of red light and evade capture, leaving the members of the Li family powerless to stop him.

Escape skills differ from escape techniques in that the latter mostly provide a speed boost, while escape skills often involve changing form and weaving through obstacles, even capable of traversing dangerous areas and great formations. They are exceedingly difficult to master.

Li Yuanjiao, seeing Fu Daimu protect himself with talismans, almost immediately guessed his intent and pressed forward, declaring gravely:

"Keep Fu Daimu here first!"

If a late-stage foundation establishment cultivator from Witch Mountain were to escape, life would not be easy for the Li Family in the future. Unlike the footloose mountain brigands, Li Yuanjiao and Yuan Chengdun had more to lose. Both felt the pressure acutely and countered with everything they had.

Yuan Chengdun with a furious shout managed to flip the Human Head Mountain pressing down on him, his face reddening slightly from the effort. He did not dare to hesitate even for a moment and immediately rushed after him on the wind.

Li Yuanjiao advanced with his sword, generously hurling a foundation establishment talisman. The Jing Dragon King stirred, sending a gray-green serpent slamming madly forward, exploding into a cascade of mana splashes.

Fu Daimu had some proficiency in talismanic arts, and the three foundation establishment talismans he produced were all resilient. Li Yuanjiao and Fei Luoya's successive attacks only managed to scratch through two layers, while Fu Daimu remained motionless, seizing every second to cast his spells.

Fei Luoya's complexion turned pale, his teeth clenched tightly. He bit off a piece of his tongue, his cheeks bulging, and with a spurt, he spat out a stream of blood onto the golden shield, causing it to hiss alarmingly and teeter on the brink.

Li Yuanjiao, seizing the moment, leaped forward with his Green Ruler Sword, stabbing fiercely.