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第两千三百八十八章 虚影魔像

A series of unexpected events left Elder Wood Crown's face contorted with anger. He clenched his hands, and a shocking煞气 (evil aura) spread from behind him.

The evil aura gathered in the center, and an eerie howl echoed as a massive illusory figure rose up.

This figure was shrouded in black light, its face twisted into a grotesque expression of ferocity. It had wide, fanged jaws and eyes like copper bells. As soon as it appeared, it raised its right hand to strike with a fist the size of a vinegar jar, aiming at the front.

The rumbling sound filled his ears as the space around was disturbed by ripples from the punches. A Presence at the Diversion stage could not be underestimated, especially when using secret techniques.

Lin Xuan's pupils constricted; these were the exact punches aimed at him. If he had wanted to show off his strength, such an attack would have been nothing to him. But Lin Xuan was not genuinely helping Elder Scorpion Tail; while they were allies, no fool would give their all.

Seeing the other's fierce approach, Lin Xuan made no attempt to block it but darted away to one side.

Two ancient demons standing in front of him crumbled as he dodged, their bones breaking and joints dislocating. They were in for a miserable fate as substitutes.

Meanwhile, Elder Scorpion Tail had already taken action. Alone, he couldn't defeat Old Demon Jia, but now with someone willing to help, this was an excellent opportunity. He wouldn't let it slip away; today's conflict would not be resolved anyway.

With a loud roar, his newly worn wedding attire split apart, replaced by a layer of grayish-brown demon light enveloping him.

Crackling sounds filled the air as his body transformed dramatically. Below his waist, his legs vanished, and in their place appeared the body of a scorpion. Its appearance was ghastly, especially its tail, which shimmered with an eerie glow. A sweet scent wafted from it—sure enough, it contained剧毒 (poison).

Elder Scorpion Tail's title wasn't just a whimsical name; his current form was perfect for the occasion. Not only had he transformed his legs into scorpion tails, but his upper body also showed grayish-brown scales.

Though not fully covering him, these scales protected vital areas, while strange demonic patterns appeared elsewhere.

In an instant, Elder Scorpion Tail's presence seemed to have doubled in power.

Soon, the two ancient demons were locked in combat, with thunderous explosions and residual force spreading outward. Any demon hit by this would suffer broken bones or worse, even if they didn't die outright.

But for the lesser demons, this was a gift from heaven. Most seized the opportunity to escape the deadly wedding feast.

Lin Xuan's gaze swept over the scene. While the two ancient demons fought fiercely, Elder Scorpion Tail was clearly on the defensive. Meanwhile, that massive illusory figure blocked his path. Elder Wood Crown had indeed planned well, aiming to defeat them one by one.

But how could Lin Xuan let him succeed?

Everything should follow his carefully crafted script.

A smile played on Lin Xuan's face as he flicked a glance of strange light into the air. He summoned the Celestial Demon Foe from his palm.

It wasn't yet time for full exposure, so he continued to hide his true strength. But even without his treasures, the Celestial Demon Foe was formidable.

A black flash revealed a streak of darkness slicing toward the illusory figure with overwhelming force.

The illusory figure didn't flinch; it clapped its hands and struck out with two punches.

But Lin Xuan's strike was merely to lure. He vanished from his spot, appearing just over two meters away from the illusory figure.

Nine Heaven Microsteps!

He raised his right hand, summoning the Celestial Demon Foe, and cast a spell toward it.

A crackling sound echoed as demon light surged, enlarging the Celestial Demon Foe tenfold. It became a massive axe with black lightning swirling around its surface, slicing at the illusory figure's head.

The illusory figure was shocked, but it couldn't retreat now. Instead of surrendering, it raised both hands to form a shield from the chaotic energy.

Though this shield appeared spontaneously, its surface was marked by demonic patterns, making it heavy and solid with formidable defensive capabilities.

Bam!

The enlarged Celestial Demon Foe struck hard. The shield showed cracks but held firm. The illusory figure seemed relieved, only to be disappointed as Lin Xuan took advantage of his opponent's full defense to close in.

He raised his right hand, creating a vortex that attracted all the demon energy around him before striking at the illusory figure’s abdomen with a punch.

This punch looked ordinary but was powerful. The illusory figure's abdomen was instantly pierced. Lin Xuan, relentless, swung his hands like butterflies, casting multiple spells.

The Celestial Demon Foe flew and slashed, dealing heavy damage to the already weakened illusory figure. It couldn't withstand such attacks and disintegrated in three swift blows.

With the obstacle cleared, Lin Xuan darted to join the battle.

Two ancient demons were shocked but reacted differently. Elder Scorpion Tail was both surprised and pleased, while Elder Wood Crown's expression was grim. They never imagined that this seemingly foolish man would be so formidable.

"Friend Lin truly possesses great power. Together, we can defeat Old Demon Jia, a despicable villain. I will certainly reward you handsomely after the battle," said Elder Scorpion Tail.

"Fellow Scorpion Tail need not worry; it was just an act of righteousness for me. My actions were to uphold justice..."

Elder Wood Crown sneered but couldn't discern his true intentions. He too was unsure if he should retreat or fight.

Just as he hesitated, Elder Scorpion Tail took the initiative and attacked with the Celestial Demon Foe...

PS: Rolling on the ground begging for more recommendations! (To be continued)

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