Mushroom Man

Chapter 124 Surrounding the Abbot, Is This Punch Heavy? (10,000-word update, please subscribe)
"How brave!"

Abbot Shanren had long regarded Wu Liang as his own personal possession, so how could he allow Chief Wu to kidnap him?
Without a second thought, and without even glancing at Wu Xingzhe, he transformed into a streak of blood-red light and chased after Chief Wu.

Seeing this, Wu Xingzhe once again activated the Dragon-Step Tiger-Step Mushroom and followed closely behind without hesitation.

The group chased each other along the dark passageway and soon arrived at the eighth floor.

The eighth floor was also badly damaged, with rubble everywhere, and looked like it was in imminent danger of collapsing.

The trials here, like those on the seventh floor, were utterly destroyed under the cruelty of Abbess Wen.

Only a few traces remain, indicating how rich this place was in the past.

The place was lush and vibrant, with flowers, grass and trees, and it didn't look like a tower at all.

Furthermore, there are many mushroom trees growing here, almost everywhere.

These aren't the fake mushroom substrates on the second floor; they're the real deal!
Unfortunately, because of Master Wen, most of the mushrooms here were affected, and they were all broken or destroyed.

Meanwhile, Abbot Shanren and the others had no interest in the mushrooms at all.

They only had eyes for each other, constantly chasing each other, and occasionally unleashing a deadly move.

In this situation, the already precarious eighth floor became even more dilapidated.

A large number of mushroom logs that had miraculously survived were completely destroyed in the process.

If a cultivator were to witness this scene, he would surely be heartbroken and cry out that it was a terrible waste.

Unfortunately, everyone present was completely indifferent to this.

"Immortal opportunity! Quickly grant me immortal opportunity!"

As Chief Wu spurred his horse into a gallop, he frantically shook Wu Liang.

In his dazed state, he had no idea that Wu Liang had already fainted.

Instead, they kept repeating the story of their immortal destiny, trying to reclaim the dazzling halo from Wu Liang.

However, no matter how much he shook him, Wu Liang remained unconscious.

Furthermore, Wu Liang, who was already severely injured, suffered a second injury as a result, and his breath became increasingly weak.

When Abbot Shanren saw this scene, his eyes widened in fury.

If that madman, Chief Wu, were to kill Wu Liang...

His plans have all fallen through!
Abbot Shanren, mindful of this, disregarded the potential losses and forcibly accelerated the process.

He activated several mobile fungi in succession, barely managing to catch up with the Ferghana Dragon Steed.

This demonstrates just how terrifying the speed of the Ferghana horse truly was.

Even a fifth-level mushroom master like Abbot Shanren had to exert all his strength to catch up.

"roll!!!"

Abbot Shanren roared and immediately unleashed a Bright Fist.

In an instant, a brilliant light shone forth, dazzling and captivating.

Chief Wu, in his current state, is especially afraid of the Bright Fist.

As a result, when the Bright Fist was unleashed, his vision flickered, and his soul became unstable.

Just hear a loud "boom"!
Chief Wu and his horse were immediately sent flying by Abbot Shanren.

Wu Liang fell down and crashed heavily to the ground.

"Uh……"

Wu Liang looked pained and let out a groan.

Even so, he still did not wake up.

This is not only due to the effects of the mushroom toxin explosion, but also more so due to the effects of the deceptive mushrooms and the severe mental depletion they cause.

"You almost ruined my plans..."

Abbot Shanren stopped abruptly, his face ashen.

He flipped his hand and took out a fourth-level Humanity Mushroom, tossing it onto Wu Liang.

This is the Mother and Child Safety Mushroom, a type of consumable mushroom.

It has the effect of protecting the fetus and the mother, making the mushroom grower vigorous and preserving life.

It is more than sufficient for treatment.

Abbot Shanren did not want Wu Liang to die here, so he did not hesitate to use the life-saving measures that he should have kept for himself.

As soon as the Mother and Child Peace Mushroom landed on Wu Liang, it immediately took root.

A surge of vibrant life force flowed into Wu Liang's body, gradually restoring his faint breath to its original state.

In no time at all, Wu Liang's previous injuries were completely healed.

Unfortunately, the Mother and Child Mushrooms could not recover their vitality...

Meanwhile, Wu Xingzhe arrived late, barely catching up.

This scene made him squint.

"Ok?"

"Why is the abbot so concerned about that kid?"

"What do you mean by 'almost ruined his plans'?"

Although Wu Xingzhe was a big and burly man, he was no fool.

He usually only avoids using his brain because Master Wen is around.

"This boy probably plays a crucial role for the abbot."

"Whatever its purpose, as long as I kill that brat, I will definitely ruin the abbot's plans!"

When Wu Xingzhe thought of this, his eyes lit up.

He would have a hard time dealing with the abbot, but killing a second-level mushroom master would be a piece of cake.
Without hesitation, Wu Xingzhe moved.

Powerful Vajra Palm!
In an instant, a strong wind howled, and a golden handprint bypassed the abbot and pointed directly at Wu Liang, who was lying on the ground.

"How brave!"

Abbot Shanren immediately sensed something and his expression changed slightly.

Without a second thought, he stepped in front of Wu Liang and took the full force of a powerful Vajra Palm strike.

"boom!"

A loud bang followed.

Abbot Shanren staggered back several steps before finally managing to stop himself.

He looked down at his chest and saw a clear, bright red handprint.

If he hadn't activated Iron Cloth Mushroom and Golden Bell Mushroom at the last second to block the Mighty Vajra Palm, he would have been in serious trouble.

I'm afraid he's about to be severely injured by the martial artist.

"really!"

Seeing the abbot's appearance, Wu Xingzhe's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

His face lit up with joy, and he was eager to continue his efforts.

However, Abbot Shanren was not one to passively take a beating.
"You guys are really asking for it."

"It seems that I will not be able to ascend to the ninth level until I have dealt with you all."

Abbot Shanren had a repulsive face and spoke in a hoarse voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, he ripped open his tattered clothes, revealing his muscular, bronze-colored body.

No one expected this...

Despite appearing frail and elderly, Abbot Shanren was surprisingly robust after removing his monk's robes.

In an instant, an unimaginable sense of oppression spread outwards.

Clearly, Abbot Shanren is getting serious.

"Aaaaaah! Die! Die! Die! Anyone who stands in my way shall die!"

Just then, Chief Wu, who had just been knocked away, recovered and charged back on his horse.

Abbot Shanren's eyes flashed with a fierce light. He clasped his hands together and, without saying a word, activated the Bright Fist!

However, this time, the Light Fist is different.

It seems that Abbot Shanren added some kind of blood-derived fungus to it.

In an instant, the originally righteous and dazzling Light Fist was transformed into a filthy, blood-soaked mess.

"Ehh!!!"

As the crimson light fist was unleashed, the first to be struck, the Ferghana dragon steed, cried out in agony.

The blood-red light enveloped it, causing its entire body to begin to melt.

The dragon scales on the Ferghana horse gradually turned into blood, and its flesh began to rot.

At the same time, Chief Wu was also severely affected, and his spiritual foundation plummeted.

He screamed in agony as his soul shattered, showing signs of his soul dissipating.

Abbot Shanren, if he doesn't make a move, all is well; but once he does, he intends to take the life of Chief Wu.

This time, Chief Wu's eyes were much clearer.

For the first time, fear showed in his eyes as he drifted into a daze.

Seeing that Chief Wu and his Ferghana horse were about to die tragically under the shroud of blood...

Wu Xingzhe's pupils constricted slightly, and he hurriedly activated the Dragon-Step Tiger-Step Mushroom, charging towards Abbot Shanren.

There was a loud "thump"!
A golden bell appeared on Abbot Shanren's body.

The martial artist charged headlong into the abbot's defenses, but failed to break through them.

Fortunately, he achieved his goal, successfully causing Abbot Shanren to stop the Crimson Light Fist.

"This old monk has been waiting for you!"

Just then, Abbot Shanren suddenly spoke in a stern voice. Upon hearing this, Wu Xingzhe's expression changed drastically.

He didn't have time to think it through and quickly retreated.

However, by this point, it was already too late.

"go with!"

Abbot Shanren shouted and threw something.

This thing buzzes, resembles a birdcage, and is covered with iron thorns.

It is a fourth-stage bloodline mushroom, the Blood Droplet!

"Buzz-"

The flying guillotine moved with incredible speed, and in the blink of an eye, it had wrapped around the martial artist's neck.

Wu Xingzhe had no idea that Abbot Shanren had such a trump card up his sleeve.

He looked horrified and quickly reached out to try to remove the flying guillotine.

"Humph!"

Abbot Shanren snorted coldly, his mind stirring.

In an instant, the blood-dripping guillotine suddenly contracted, ejecting exceptionally sharp iron thorns.

"Pfft!"

The flying guillotine easily pierced the martial artist's tough skin and bones, piercing his neck.

The next moment, the blood-dripping guillotine shuddered violently, about to spin rapidly and sever the martial artist's head.

But at the critical moment!
"Ho ho ho..."

"King Kong subdues demons!"

Wu Xingzhe, his voice muffled, exhausted all his true energy and unleashed the Vajra Subduing Demon technique before his head was severed.

A four-armed Vajra statue rose up from the ground once more.

The tiny blood-dripping guillotine was instantly torn to pieces by him.

"Uh, cough cough..."

The four-armed Vajra that Wu Xingzhe transformed into still had several holes in its neck.

However, because of its increased size, a few holes were not enough to endanger its life.

But if he were to revert to his original form, he would likely die without timely treatment.

Wu Xingzhe was well aware of this, so he dared not delay in the slightest.

His eyes widened in fury, and taking advantage of the fact that Vajra Subduing Demons could still be maintained for a while, he launched a fierce attack on Abbot Shanren.

"Today, I will settle things with you."

Abbot Shanren was not afraid at all and immediately went to meet him head-on.

To avoid implicating Wu Liang, he deliberately distanced Wu Xingzhe and the Wu clan chief from each other.

Meanwhile, as they fought fiercely, battling to the death...

A figure quietly climbed up from the crack in the ground.

"Brother Wu?"

"Brother Wu, wake up..."

The figure spotted Wu Liang lying on the ground and quickly approached him.

And this person is none other than Yan Wuxin!

However, no matter how much he shook Wu Liang, Wu Liang just wouldn't wake up.

"This……"

Yan Wuxin frowned, his face slightly somber.

The key to this decisive move of sharing weal and woe is still Wu Liang, who has the empathy mushrooms and scapegoat mushrooms he needs.

If he remains unconscious, wouldn't all the effort I put into refining the Blood Sensation Mushroom and Blood Vein Mushroom be wasted?
When he lost all faith in this matter, his mental state nearly collapsed.

"Father, is this how you punish your child?"

He clenched his teeth, making a grinding sound, his face full of resentment.

At the same time, a loud bang was heard.

"Boom!"

A beam of sunlight pierced through the eighth floor of the tower from below.

"Senior brother, I'm here to help you!"

Master Wen's voice, growing louder as it approached, reached everyone's ears.

The sudden turn of events caused everyone present to change their expressions slightly.

The martial arts practitioners and Abbot Shanren, who were engaged in a fierce battle, all looked in the direction of the sound.

Hundreds of origami cranes flew out of the huge hole pierced by the sunlight!
The paper cranes were so numerous that they blotted out the sky.

On each origami crane stands several mushroom masters and independent cultivators from three different families, each with varying numbers of turns.

Without a doubt, all these origami cranes came from the Yan family.

The paper crane mushrooms that Chief Yan activated earlier were these kinds of things.

Master Wen, also standing on a paper crane, led hundreds of mushroom masters to surround Abbot Shanren.

They looked down at Abbot Shanren below, each one tense and on edge, as if facing a formidable enemy.

"Demon, demon, where is our clan leader?!"

"Why is there only Chief Wu here, but not our chiefs Yan and Wang?"

"You fiend, what have you done to our clan leader?!"

The third-rank elders of the Yan and Wang families mustered their courage and questioned the abbot.

They used the sunlight beams to clear a path, breaking through from the first floor all the way to the eighth floor.

They didn't linger during this time, but followed the commotion on the eighth floor and flew directly up.

That's why they didn't find the bodies of the two clan leaders, Yan Wang and Yan Shi.

Therefore, upon seeing the abbot, he finally spoke up to question him.

"Your chieftain?"

"Hehe, your clan leader was killed by that Wu Xingzhe and that Wu clan leader long ago."

"Instead of going after them, you keep calling them demons and come here to question this old monk. What's the reason for this?"

Upon hearing this, Abbot Shanren sent Wu Xingzhe flying with a Radiant Fist, then sneered at the crowd above.

Upon hearing this, both the mushroom masters of the Yan and Wang families were deeply shaken.

what? !

The clan chief is dead!

And he died at the hands of a martial arts practitioner!

Doesn't this mean that by listening to the sorcerer's advice and attacking the Bronze Tower, they were aiding and abetting evil?
With just a few words, Abbot Shanren stirred up a sense of unease and unrest among the menacing crowd.

It is clear that these hundreds of mushroom growers only look impressive; in reality, they are just a bunch of disorganized idiots.

"Everyone, do not listen to the devil's nonsense."

"If we had harmed your clan leader, why would we have summoned you here?"

"Moreover, if the Buddhist sect truly intends to harm your clan leaders, wouldn't they wait until the eminent Buddhist monks arrive before taking action?"

Master Wen remained extremely calm and spoke in a clear voice.

She didn't know whether what the abbot said was true or false, but even if the two clan leaders, Yan Wang and Wu Shixiong, were killed by her, she didn't know.

At this point, in order to stabilize public sentiment and deal with the abbot, she could not possibly admit it.

"Yes, yes!"

"The nun and the others are unreasonable; they've harmed our clan leader."

"It must be this fiend who's afraid we'll surround and kill him, so he's just spouting nonsense, crying 'stop thief!'"

"For the sake of our clan leader, we must take revenge!"

"Demon, demon, you are surrounded! Surrender at once!"

As if waking from a dream, everyone started talking at once, turning their attention back to Abbot Shanren.

"Surrounded?"

Abbot Shanren seemed to have heard something—a huge joke.

He looked around and saw the fear and tension on the faces of the mushroom growers, and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Hahaha……"

"A bunch of worthless chickens and dogs, how dare they stand before this old monk and bark so arrogantly?"

As soon as Abbot Shanren finished speaking, he bent five fingers towards the sky and unleashed a small radiant fist.

Everyone felt a sudden brightness before their eyes and instinctively closed them.

When they opened their eyes again, they saw that the mushroom master who had been perfectly fine beside them had instantly turned into a blood mist.

There were more than ten of these mushroom masters, all of whom were at the first or second level of cultivation. They didn't even have time to let out a scream.

Everyone's pupils contracted sharply upon seeing this.

For a moment, you could hear a pin drop in the room.

Abbot Shanren withdrew his fist, looking down at everyone with an overwhelming sense of pressure.

It was as if he wasn't the one being surrounded, but rather the hundreds of mushroom masters in the sky.

"Would you also like to test the power of this old monk's punch?"

(End of this chapter)