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Chapter 174 Sand Demon Worm

"Xiao Huohuo, don't be so smug."

"This secret realm is divided into nine levels, and the higher you go, the more dangerous it becomes."

"I hope you can live to the ninth heaven."

The disciple said in a sinister tone.

"You don't need to worry about that."

Xiao Huohuo shrugged, looking indifferent.

"But you guys, with so many deaths, don't let yourselves fail to even get past the first level, that would be a disgrace."

"you!"

The disciple was furious and about to lash out when an old man behind him pulled him back.

That was another elder from the Yin Sha Sect who led the team this time.

Although his cultivation level was not as high as that of the Netherworld Old Ghost, he was still a powerful expert at the half-step Dharma Aspect stage.

He gave Xiao Huohuo a deep look, then waved his hand.

"Walk!"

Although the members of the Yin Sha Sect were unwilling, they had no choice but to leave.

On the Tianjian Sect's side, Jian Wuxin glanced at Jian Wuchen standing in the Ziyang Sect's group, a complex look flashing in his eyes, before turning and leaving with his men.

Watching the two groups leave, Xiao Huohuo finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at the crowd behind him.

"Alright, it's time for us to get going."

"You all should be familiar with the situation of this secret realm, right?"

Everyone nodded, a hint of fervor in their eyes.

This secret realm was left behind thousands of years ago by a powerful expert at the Cave Heaven Realm named Ninefold Wanderer.

This Ninefold Hermit was a rogue cultivator, without any sect or faction.

But with his extraordinary talent, he managed to cultivate to the Cave Heaven Realm.

He even once fought against the sect leaders of the three major sects at the Cave Heaven Realm without being defeated, and his fame shook the Eastern Wilderness.

His greatest expertise lies in the arts of space and the arts of formations.

The Nine Heavens Cave is the culmination of his life's work.

Each level of heaven contains a unique law of power, and also hides countless extremely rare natural treasures.

As for the legendary Cave Heaven Realm inheritance, it is located in the Ninth Heaven!

"This first level is called the Yellow Sand Heaven."

Zhuge Qing gently shook the folding fan in his hand and slowly began to speak.

"Although this place looks desolate on the surface, it is actually a huge maze."

"If someone who doesn't understand formations comes here, they will easily get lost in this endless yellow sand and eventually die from exhaustion of spiritual energy."

"but----"

He smiled slightly.

"For our Array Peak, a maze of this level is nothing but child's play."

"Just follow me, and you're guaranteed not to go wrong."

Everyone was invigorated after hearing these words.

With the senior disciple from the Array Peak leading the way, the first level of heaven would naturally be a piece of cake.

"Then I'll have to trouble Senior Brother Zhuge."

Lu Xuan also bowed slightly.

Although he possessed the Chaos Divine Eye and was able to see through the illusion, he was happy to relax since someone else was already willing to do it for him.

Moreover, the methods of this Ninefold Wanderer are definitely not just as simple as a maze.

He had a vague feeling that something was hidden beneath the seemingly calm yellow sand.

"Let's go."

Led by Zhuge Qing, the Ziyang Sect members set foot on this desolate wasteland filled with yellow sand.

Lu Xuan walked in the middle of the group, his Chaos Divine Eye already quietly activated.

Within his field of vision, the yellow sand that originally looked chaotic actually presented a very peculiar rhythm.

It's like—

It's like some kind of creature is breathing!

"Be careful!"

Lu Xuan suddenly stopped and then let out a low shout.

There's something underground!

Before the words had even finished,

"boom!"

The yellow sand beneath everyone's feet suddenly exploded.

Countless spiky, yellowish-brown tentacles emerged from the ground and wrapped around everyone's ankles.

These tentacles are incredibly fast, and they are covered in venom.

Once entangled, even the protective spiritual energy of a Guiyuan Realm expert will be corroded in an instant!

"This is a sand demon worm!"

Zhuge Qing's expression changed, and he suddenly swung the folding fan in his hand.

"Formation activated! Earth Spirit Wall!"

With a low shout, a yellowish-brown light screen rose up instantly, enveloping everyone from the Ziyang Sect.

"Bang bang bang!"

The tentacles covered in sharp spikes lashed out at the light screen, producing a series of dull impact sounds.

The light screen was trembling violently, but fortunately, Zhuge Qing's expertise in formations was truly remarkable, and he managed to withstand this sudden attack.

"Everyone be careful! These sand demon worms are masters of earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magical creature that can be easily burrowed into the ground) and sneak attacks, and there are a great many of them!"

While maintaining the formation, Zhuge Qing loudly reminded everyone.

Then, the surrounding sand churned up again.

This time, however, it wasn't just tentative tentacles; hundreds or even thousands of tentacles emerged from the ground simultaneously!

They swarmed around everyone from the Ziyang Sect, completely surrounding them.

Not only that, behind those tentacles, one after another huge sandbag rose up.

Immediately afterwards, dozens of giant insects, each the size of a calf and covered in hard shells, burst out of the ground.

They have ferocious mouthparts, with two front claws that resemble giant scissors, emitting a nauseating, fishy stench.

"There are so many?!"

""

Looking at the overwhelming swarm of insects, Xiao Huohuo felt a chill run down his spine.

"Form ranks! Adopt defensive posture!"

He roared and swept his giant ruler out, creating a sea of ​​fire that instantly burned the sand demon worms at the forefront to ashes.

Jian Wuchen also drew his longsword, its sword energy like a rainbow, each strike capable of severing several tentacles.

Faced with sheer numbers, an individual's power is ultimately limited.

The swarm of insects displayed fearlessness, advancing wave after wave.

After countless impacts, Zhuge Qing's earthen spirit wall finally shattered under the immense pressure.

"what!"

One of the disciples of the Ziyang Sect was unable to dodge in time and had his ankle wrapped by a tentacle.

Immediately afterwards, several tentacles rushed up and dragged him underground in an instant.

All that remained was a piercing scream and a pool of crimson blood.

"Damn it!"

Xiao Huohuo's eyes were bloodshot with rage. He wanted to go to the rescue, but he was tightly entangled by several giant insects.

The defense line was on the verge of collapse, and more disciples were about to suffer.

"Everyone, step back!"

A cold shout suddenly rang out.

Lu Xuan stepped forward and stood in front of the crowd.

Gray light was flowing within his eyes; the Chaos Divine Eyes had been opened.

In his view, the endless yellow sand and swarms of insects were no longer chaotic.

The weaknesses of each sand demon worm and the attack trajectory of each tentacle are clearly visible!

"Heaven-Devouring Sword, unleash!"

Lu Xuan's wrist twitched, and the Devouring Heaven Sword emitted an excited hum.

"Haotian Sword Technique, Ten Thousand Swords Return to Their Origin!"

Although he is not yet at the level to unleash the true Myriad Swords Return to One, he can still simulate a third of its essence by using the power of the Devouring Heaven Sword.