Covering the sky: I have the body of the sky, and I have inherited the ten evil methods

Chapter 111 Black Energy!

He roared repeatedly, desperately wielding his black longsword to fend off attacks from all directions.

However, one cannot fight against many, especially since those attacking him were all powerful cultivators!

The mysterious expert's black robe was quickly stained red with blood, and his aura began to become disordered.

"Could it be... that I'm really going to lose here today?" The mysterious expert was filled with resentment and anger.

He thought he could easily crush these ants and take their treasures.

I never imagined that I would be forced into such a predicament!

"I'm not reconciled! I'm not reconciled!" The mysterious expert spread his arms and roared to the sky.

A strange black energy, like a flood bursting its banks, gushed out from his body and instantly filled the entire Taoist temple.

Everyone's expression changed drastically, and they all retreated, staring in horror at the sudden turn of events.

"What...what the hell is this?"

Li Heishui's face was pale, and his voice trembled.

The attacks from everyone vanished without a trace in this distorted space, like mud sinking into the sea, without causing a ripple.

The once-fierce offensive now seemed utterly powerless.

"Oh no! Everyone be careful!" Alarm bells rang in Xiao Chen's mind, and a strong sense of unease surged up.

The mysterious expert's laughter grew even more arrogant, "Now, let me show you my true power..."

His figure flickered erratically in the distorted space, like a ghost, making him unpredictable.

The black energy emanating from his body grew increasingly dense, resembling a massive black vortex that exuded a chilling aura.

Xiao Chen frowned, his mind racing.

He forced himself to calm down and tried hard to recall the records of spatial magic he had obtained in the ruins, desperately searching for a way to break it.

"Spatial distortion must have a core node..."

He muttered to himself, his eyes blazing as he carefully observed the distorted lines of space around him, trying to find the key hidden beneath the distortion.

"Big Black Dog, Jiang Huai-ren, adjust the magic array to ensure it functions even in distorted space!"

Xiao Chen's voice was calm and decisive, like a stabilizing force, which calmed the panicked crowd.

The big black dog and Jiang Huai-ren didn't dare to delay and immediately took action.

They skillfully manipulated the array flags and talismans in their hands, chanting incantations as streaks of light darted through the distorted space, reconstructing the defensive system surrounding the Taoist temple.

"Master Xuanfeng, Master Lingxu, continue to maintain the defense and minimize damage!" Xiao Chen ordered again.

Master Xuanfeng and Master Lingxu immediately understood. They led the other cultivators and used all their magic weapons to create a solid defensive barrier as beams of light intertwined in the distorted space.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi and Fairy Zixiao exchanged a glance, understanding each other perfectly. Without Xiao Chen needing to say anything more, they began to release gentle and sustained fluctuations of spiritual energy.

This fluctuation of spiritual energy was not an attack, but an interference, like invisible threads wrapping around the mysterious master, distracting him and buying him more time.

The mysterious master's aura grew stronger and stronger, and the black energy almost solidified, creating an increasingly oppressive atmosphere, as if a mountain was pressing down on everyone's hearts, making it hard to breathe.

He grinned maliciously, his eyes gleaming with bloodlust, as if he could already see the scene of people groaning at his feet.

Xiao Chen's gaze suddenly sharpened. He stared intently at a point in the distorted space, a barely perceptible smile appearing on his lips.

“Found it…” he said in a low voice, a hint of excitement in his voice.

"What?" The Holy Maiden of Yaochi looked at Xiao Chen in confusion.

Xiao Chen pointed to a barely perceptible, subtle fluctuation in that distorted space.

Before the Holy Maiden of Yaochi could ask any further questions, she saw Xiao Chen's eyes suddenly gleam with a sharp light, and a profound aura slowly flowed out from his body.

His figure began to become ethereal, merging with the surrounding space and becoming elusive.

"This is..." Li Heishui's eyes widened, rubbing them vigorously as if afraid he was seeing things. "The art of concealment? When did Xiao Chen learn such a profound secret technique?"

The big black dog shook its head, a hint of amusement in its eyes: "This kid has many secrets. Let alone the art of concealment, even if he suddenly turned into a real dragon, I wouldn't be surprised."

The technique Xiao Chen used was the concealment technique he had comprehended from the ancient immortal scroll.

This technique is extremely mysterious, capable of concealing one's aura and form to the greatest extent, making it difficult for others to detect.

Even when standing still, it is as imperceptible as air.

He held his breath and carefully controlled the spiritual power within his body, moving closer to the core node of the spatial distortion.

They proceeded with extreme caution, fearing that they might attract the attention of a mysterious master and ruin everything.

In the distorted space, the light flickered and dimmed, like a ghost, making it difficult to discern directions.

With his powerful divine sense, Xiao Chen carefully observed everything around him, avoiding the distorted spatial rifts. It was like dancing on the edge of a knife; a slight misstep would result in his annihilation.

"Kid, you think you can fool me with those little tricks?"

The mysterious expert's demonic laughter suddenly rang in Xiao Chen's ears, like a thunderclap, making his scalp tingle.

A terrifying aura, like a flash flood, surged toward Xiao Chen's location.

The black energy instantly condensed into a giant ghost claw, carrying a suffocating aura of death, and fiercely grabbed at him!
Xiao Chen never expected that this mysterious expert would be so perceptive as to be able to see through his concealment technique.

He gritted his teeth, no longer caring about concealing himself, and with a flash, he narrowly avoided the giant ghost claw, like a ghost.

Boom!

The ghostly claw missed its target and slammed into the ground, causing the earth to shake violently and the entire Taoist temple to tremble.

On the ground, where the ghostly claw struck, a huge crater appeared, with black energy churning and surging within, emitting a nauseating stench.

"Your reaction was quite quick..." the mysterious expert's voice rang out again, tinged with a hint of mockery, "But where do you think you can hide?"

With a wave of his hand, he made the already distorted space even more chaotic.

Streaks of black lightning darted through the space like dancing venomous snakes, blocking all of Xiao Chen's escape routes.

Xiao Chen's expression turned extremely serious.

He knew that he had been exposed, and it was almost impossible for him to get any closer to the core node.

But he did not give up; instead, it fueled his fighting spirit.

His eyes were resolute, his spiritual energy was circulating wildly within him, and a powerful fighting spirit burst forth from his body.

"Since that's the case, then let's fight!" he roared, his figure moving like lightning as he charged towards the mysterious expert.

Upon seeing this, the Holy Maiden of Yaochi felt a pang of anxiety. She knew that although Xiao Chen was powerful, there was still a considerable gap between him and that mysterious expert.

She was about to step forward to help, but Xiao Chen stopped her with a look.

"Take care of everyone, leave this to me!" Xiao Chen's voice rang in her ears, carrying an undeniable firmness.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi gritted her teeth, choosing to trust Xiao Chen. She knew that at this moment, she couldn't cause Xiao Chen any trouble; she could only do her best to protect the others.

Xiao Chen moved like lightning, constantly weaving through the distorted space, dodging the streaks of black lightning.

His speed was so fast that it was almost unbelievable, like a ghost, making him impossible to fathom.

At the same time, he was constantly looking for opportunities to get closer to the core node of that space distortion.

"Hmph, a death throes!" The mysterious expert sneered. With a wave of his hand, the black energy surged toward Xiao Chen like a tidal wave, attempting to completely devour him.

Xiao Chen's mind raced, searching for a solution.

Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck him, and he came up with a risky plan.

This Qingfeng Temple was a battlefield he had carefully chosen.

As soon as he entered this place, the big black dog secretly set up a killing formation as instructed.

This killing formation is based on the original formation of the Taoist temple, and incorporates the restrictions obtained by the big black dog from the ancient ruins, which greatly increases its power. Even a half-step great power would find it difficult to escape unscathed if caught in it.

"A mere trick!" The mysterious expert sneered, and black energy formed a shield around him, resisting the attacks from the surrounding arrays.

However, this is just the beginning.

Xiao Chen stepped on the Seven Stars formation with mysterious and seemingly casual steps, yet his movements were in harmony with the ultimate principles of heaven and earth. Each dodge perfectly led the mysterious expert toward the core of the formation.

The mysterious expert felt the surrounding space becoming increasingly stagnant, and an inexplicable pressure was squeezing in from all directions, as if to crush him into dust.

His expression changed slightly as he finally realized that he had underestimated the power of this formation.

"Damn it! This kid actually..."

A cold smile appeared on Xiao Chen's lips. Now!

He seized this fleeting opportunity, accelerated sharply, and rushed toward the spatial node.

At the same time, he quickly formed hand seals, mobilized all the spiritual power in his body, and bombarded the node.

"boom!"

A deafening roar shook the heavens and the spatial nodes twisted violently, emitting a blinding white light.

The surrounding scenery was also distorted and deformed, like a funhouse mirror, bizarre and grotesque.

Immediately afterwards, the white light dissipated, the space gradually returned to calm, and the distorted node disappeared as well.

"It's done!" Xiao Chen was overjoyed, and an indescribable sense of relief welled up in his heart.

With the spatial node destroyed, the mysterious master could no longer utilize the power of space, and his advantage vanished.

"Kill!" Xiao Chen gave the order, and the crowd pounced on the mysterious expert like tigers descending a mountain.

Master Xuanfeng and Master Lingxu took the lead, and together they unleashed a powerful immortal technique, transforming into a golden dragon that roared and lunged at the mysterious expert.

Wherever the golden dragon passed, the space trembled, the wind and clouds changed color, and its power was terrifying.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi and Fairy Zixiao launched their attacks from both sides.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi moved with graceful grace, like a celestial maiden descending from the heavens. The jade ruyi in her hand emitted a soft light, yet contained a powerful offensive force.

The Fairy of Purple Clouds, dressed in purple, was mysterious and unpredictable. She brandished her long sword, and the sword energy crisscrossed like streaks of purple lightning, constantly harassing the mysterious master.

The big black dog and Jiang Huai-ren waited for their chance to strike, looking for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to the mysterious expert.

The big black dog bared its teeth, its eyes gleaming with cunning. It couldn't contain itself any longer and wanted to rush forward and take a few bites.

Jiang Huai-ren, holding a long spear, had piercing eyes and was ready to launch a thunderous attack at any moment.

Even Tanlang Zhenren and Huanyue Yaoji joined the battle.

Although the Greedy Wolf Immortal was greedy and cunning, his strength should not be underestimated. He constantly changed the magical treasures in his hands, releasing all kinds of strange attacks.

The Moon Demoness is even more alluring and seductive; every smile and gesture of hers is full of temptation, yet conceals a deadly intent.

Faced with the onslaught of the crowd, the mysterious expert's face darkened; he had never imagined that he would be forced into such a predicament.

He roared, and the black energy around his body surged as he tried to break free.

"Want to leave? Not so easy!" Xiao Chen sneered, his figure flashing as he blocked the mysterious expert's path.

He brandished his longsword, its aura like a rainbow, and engaged in a fierce battle with the mysterious master.

"Boy, you're courting death!" the mysterious expert roared.

Xiao Chen remained unfazed, saying, "The outcome is still uncertain!"

"Hmph, then let me see just how capable you really are!" The mysterious expert's voice was filled with icy killing intent.

He let out a wild laugh, and his figure suddenly transformed into more than a dozen black afterimages that scattered in all directions!
Each afterimage carried a sharp killing intent, making it difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake.

Caught off guard, the attack came to an abrupt halt.

The big black dog scoffed, its nose twitching. "It's just a smokescreen. The real killer move is yet to come!"

Before it could finish speaking, a black blur appeared before it, its sharp claws slashing towards the big black dog's throat.

The big black dog rolled away lazily, barely dodging the attack, and broke out in a cold sweat.

"That was close!" The big black dog was still shaken and dared not be careless again. He muttered incantations, and a faint golden light appeared around his body, forming a shield.

At the same time, other afterimages also attacked the group.

The Holy Maiden of Yaochi brandished her jade scepter, its soft light transforming into sharp blades that shattered the incoming afterimages one by one.

Zixiao Fairy's long sword moved like lightning, its sword energy crisscrossing and shattering the surrounding space.

Master Xuanfeng and Master Lingxu joined forces to unleash a massive Taiji diagram, trapping several afterimages within it.

Jiang Huai-ren's spear was like a dragon, its tip gleaming with a cold light. Each thrust carried an indomitable momentum.

However, these afterimages, though shattered, instantly reformed, seemingly endless.

The group gradually felt their strength waning, and fine beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads.

Just then, a commotion arose in the distance.

Everyone turned to look and saw that the representatives of the righteous sects and the members of the evil organizations, who had been scattered earlier, had actually regrouped and were surging towards them in a mighty procession.

They saw the mysterious expert locked in fierce combat with the group, their eyes gleaming with greed, clearly intending to take advantage of the chaos and seize the treasure.

"Damn it! Why are these guys here again!" The big black dog couldn't help but curse, secretly thinking that something was wrong.

"It seems we are about to face a fierce battle today." The Holy Maiden of Yaochi said solemnly, and the jade ruyi in her hand shone even brighter.

"What's there to be afraid of!" Jiang Huai-ren's fighting spirit soared, and the spear in his hand emitted bursts of dragon roars.

The situation instantly became even more chaotic.

(End of this chapter)