"Enemy attack!" This was Mo Juren's instinctive warning. While his heart shuddered, his consciousness immediately unfolded to see clearly the situation of the incoming enemy.
What horrified him was that the opponent's speed was beyond imagination, and a black light thorn came as fast as lightning, directly attacking the center of his eyebrows.
"Boom..." The huge force forced Mo Juren to retreat continuously, and a sharp and harsh sound came from the raised golden palm, as if metal was rubbing violently.
"How is that possible!" A familiar voice sounded not far away, with shock and confusion.
"Who am I? It turns out to be fellow Taoist Barbarian. However, hiding in the dark and making sneak attacks is really damaging to your reputation in the Sea of Stars!" Mo Juren put down his stinging palm, and there was even more pain in his palm. Holding a two-inch long black spike.
It has to be said that this treasure is indeed a bit sinister. If it were not for his indestructible body, he would not be able to withstand the sudden situation just now. He is afraid that he will be directly seriously injured or even killed in one blow.
The dangers in the spiritual world are indeed difficult to guard against. No matter how strong you are, if you are not careful, you will lose everything.
When he thought of this, he couldn't help but feel secretly resentful in his heart. His eyes flickered with cold light as he stared at the position on the side of the high platform.
From the previous conversation between the two people in Xing Palace, we can know that the other party has self-destructed his body, leaving only Nascent Soul to escape. Unexpectedly, he is hiding here?
It was really a coincidence that I actually met him, and even almost got killed by him. If I don't repay such a great kindness, I won't be able to think clearly.
"You're such a ghost, why do you need a reputation?" A cold snort sounded, and a golden light emerged, revealing a short and stocky Nascent Soul that was only two and a half inches tall, with pale golden skin.
The baby's appearance is exactly the same as that of Barbarian Beard. It is currently suspended in the air with a solemn expression, holding a small green shield between its hands.
Until now, he was still a little unbelievable. The attack just now was almost the strongest attack he could perform in the current situation. Although the quality of the 'Soul-killing Thorn' magic weapon used was not high, it was definitely top-notch in terms of Yin people.
He didn't expect that it would be cracked in such a way. It was really beyond his expectation. That requires an extremely powerful physical body. Even in the period of complete victory, he must at least activate the Demonic Power to do it.
In a situation like the one just now, even if the opponent possesses some powerful defensive secret method, there is no time to use it, and it can only use pure physical power.
In fact, he had been secretly paying attention to the other party when he entered the fifth level before. He knew that this person was extraordinary in strength and physically powerful, but he didn't expect that he would be so powerful?
"So, this is the reason for your sneak attack on Mo?" Mo Juren's expression suddenly turned cold as he fumbled for the black spikes in his hands, and his tone was cold.
"Wait a minute, fellow Taoist!" Seeing that the other party was about to take action, Man Beard's face suddenly changed. After losing his physical body, he was just lingering with only his Nascent Soul. If he didn't seize a body as soon as possible, he might not be able to last long before he would be wiped out.
This is also the reason why he took the risk just now. As the name suggests, the Soul Killing Thorn can cause great damage to the monk's soul, which can maximize the success rate of seizing the body for him who has little left of his origin.
Unfortunately, it failed after all, and he had to change his mind.
As for escaping, it is naturally possible. After all, he is only a Nascent Soul and has the ability to teleport, so it is impossible for the other party to stop him.
However, he had to consider more. When he self-destructed and escaped, he had already consumed a lot of his life energy, and it had been consumed again just now. If there was another fight, even if he persisted until the Xutian Palace was closed, it would be extremely difficult to finally find a new body to seize.
In addition, there are those old guys from Xing Palace who are probably still searching for him. If they encounter them again, he is not sure that he can escape them.
Therefore, he needs someone to help, and the person in front of him is a more suitable choice. Compared to monks in the Nascent Soul Stage, opponents who are only in the Dan Formation Stage are finally easier to handle, and you can be more confident in luring them to your advantage.
"What else do you want to say?" In the past, Mo Juren would never talk nonsense to an enemy like this who almost killed him. However, facing Barbarian Beard, he suddenly felt something in his heart and temporarily gave up his plan to take action.
Such an attitude immediately made Man Beard feel happy and said quickly:
"I just had no choice but to take action, and it was indeed Man's fault. I sincerely apologize, and I hope fellow Taoists can forgive me."
"Apologise!" Mo Juren couldn't help but sneered and continued,
"When we were in the first hall, you had humiliated Mr. Mo, and just now you almost killed me. You just apologized and it was all over? Or do you think Mo is weak, so you will let you bully me? ?”
"Are you still weak? If you are really easy to bully, why would Man be so humble? And that time in the main hall, I'm afraid you were also acting!" Man Huzi was speechless in his heart, but it didn't show on his face. He said more and more kindly,
"Man also knows that there is something wrong with this, but my storage bag is lost. The only things left are the 'Soul-killing Thorn' and the shield in my hand. There is nothing else to compensate my fellow Taoist. "
Having said this, he suddenly paused. Seeing the other party's face darken, he quickly changed the subject,
"But fellow Taoist, don't worry. There are countless years of savings in Man Cave. When I leave Xutian Palace, fellow Taoist can follow me there. How about you be able to choose at will?"
"No!" Mo Juren immediately refused without thinking, and then said,
"Regardless of whether what you said is true or false, even if it is true, it is too far away. Mo, a young monk in the alchemy stage, does not have the guts to seek skin from a tiger. If you get tricked, wouldn't it be too late to regret it?"
"Man, I can swear from my heart that everything I said just now is true. If there is any deception, I am willing to be punished by thunder and cracks from the sky, and I will never be able to recover..." Man Beard really did not intend to lie about this kind of thing, so he immediately sent out a message A vicious oath. Unfortunately, the other party still shook his head.
"Your Excellency is a monk in the middle stage of Nascent Soul, and he was once a giant in the demonic world. It is difficult for Mo to understand what mysterious methods he has. Or maybe he can circumvent the oath. Therefore, I still don't plan to take risks."
"I really didn't lie to you!" Manbeard was so angry that he almost vomited blood. He even swore with his Taoist heart. What should he do to feel relieved?
"Maybe." Mo Juren remained unmoved and shook his head slightly.
"Your Excellency, you should think about whether there are other ways to compensate. Otherwise, you and I will just have to fight."
"Do you think you can keep Man?" Man Beard snorted coldly.
"The reason why I can't stay is because Mo is not as good as others, and I admit it. Not to mention the previous humiliation, your Excellency just took action for no reason, causing Mo to almost lose his life. If you don't do something with such hatred, wouldn't it make me look easy to bully?" Mo Juren's attitude was so determined, which immediately made Man Beard extremely depressed.
He absolutely didn't want to do anything unless he had to, and he even wanted to make a deal with the other party and persist until he was reborn, so he couldn't mess around.
"Man wants to make a deal with fellow Taoist. Why don't you tell me how to give up?" Manbeard simply stopped hiding and directly stated his purpose.
"Deal!" Upon hearing this, Mo Juren's eyes suddenly flashed with a strange color, and he continued,
"You are penniless right now, and Mo, the big pie outside, doesn't believe it. What else is worth trading?"
"There are indeed no resources." Manbeard nodded, but the conversation suddenly changed,
"But after all, I am a monk in the middle stage of Nascent Soul. I don't know too much about many martial arts books and even the secrets of the world of immortality, which is enough to trade with you."
"Kung Fu book!" Mo Juren frowned, seemed to be a little moved, and then said,
"If it is really a top-notch skill or secret technique, it doesn't mean that it cannot be considered. It's just that Mo has some wealth, so I don't like ordinary things."
"Don't worry, I guarantee you'll be satisfied." Seeing that the other party finally relented, Man Beard suddenly felt happy. He is still extremely confident in this aspect. Countless years of accumulation are no joke. Anyone who comes up with one is enough to shock the other monk in the alchemy stage.
Thinking of this, he didn't beat around the bush, and immediately pinched his little hand at a high speed, and letters with shining golden light flew out one after another, and finally condensed into a list in mid-air.
"Yuan Gathering Technique, Spirit Locking Technique, Golden Evil God-Destroying Palm..."
Looking at the various names of the secret skills and techniques on the list that were not simple at first glance, Mo Juren couldn't help but sigh. After all, he was an old monster in the Nascent Soul stage. This accumulation was really expensive.
Unfortunately, it didn't interest him at all. He has no shortage of skills, and he has countless secret techniques. Where would he need these?
When Han Li on the side saw this, his eyes not only showed curiosity, but that was all. Although he was not naturally gifted, he knew better than to bite off more than he could chew, so naturally he would not put the cart before the horse.
He was rather interested in his master's performance at the moment. It was really not in line with his master's character to be so patient with an enemy who almost killed him.
You're probably planning something again, right?
With this in mind, Han Li couldn't help but look forward to the next development.
"These are all collected by Man Man after a thousand years of hard work. The quality is top-notch. Any one of them is enough to become the inheritance technique of a medium-sized sect." Man Beard introduced with unusual pride. , suddenly said again,
"I can promise that if fellow Taoist is willing to ignore the offense against Cai Cai and agree to make a deal with Man, you can choose these skills and secrets at will, with no limit on the quantity. And when the deal is over, the previous promise will not It will change, and the treasures in Man Cave are also among the rewards."
"It's indeed good." Mo Juren nodded, but shook his head slightly again.
"It's a pity that Mo's own skills are not bad, and his spells are adequate. If he is greedy for too much, it may not be a good thing, so..."
Although he didn't finish his words, his rejection was already clear enough. What surprised Manbeard even more was that it was not difficult to guess from the other party's words and expressions that he was simply disgusted.
This is simply outrageous. Are these the most valuable things he can offer? Not satisfied yet? How big an appetite do you have?
wrong! There is another skill!
Suddenly, he suddenly thought of something, and his expression changed slightly.
Naturally, what he was thinking of was the "Tiantuo Demon Kung Fu" he had practiced. It was different from the previous techniques. Although the quality was good, it still had some bragging elements.
In comparison, this skill is the real top-level magic skill. It has a long history and is no less famous than the Six Realm Demon Skill of the Six Paths. Especially in terms of defensive power, it is enough to be called the number one in the Chaotic Star Sea.
With the prestige of this skill, the probability of the opponent being tempted is extremely high. However, "Tiaotian Demon Kung Fu" is his main skill, and it involves his own secrets. He really doesn't want to reveal it unless it is absolutely necessary.
But if he doesn't give up this power, he has no choice but to leave. Whether he can avoid the search of the Star Palace, whether he can persist until the Xutian Palace is closed, or even find a suitable body for rebirth will be unknown.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but start to get entangled.
Seeing this, Mo Juren's heart moved, and he vaguely felt that he was close to his goal. He no longer continued to press, but waited patiently for the other party's reply.
After some weighing, Man Beard finally made a decision, and then said: "I wonder if you have heard of "Tiao Tian Mo Gong"?"
"Of course Mo has heard of your Excellency's cultivation techniques." Mo Juren nodded, his always indifferent expression finally showed a slight fluctuation, and then said,
"Why, are you willing to use this power to make a deal?"
"Unless forced, Man would never reveal any information about this skill." Man Beard snorted coldly and continued,
"Let's do this. If you agree to the request I made before, Man will give you a copy of this feat once it's done."
"That's it!" This time, Mo Juren finally fell silent, seeming to be lost in thought. After a long time, he replied quite helplessly,
"Speaking of which, you must be aware of Mo's physical strength. The "Tian Tian Demonic Skill", which is famous for its defensive power, is just the icing on the cake and is completely dispensable."
Having said this, he paused deliberately, and saw the ugly look on the bearded face again, and then suddenly changed the subject,
"Of course, this skill is very famous in the Chaos Star Sea, and Mo is indeed very interested in it. Maybe after practicing it, it can improve the body's defense power to a higher level."
"It's more than just defense!" Finally he heard the answer he wanted, and Manbeard felt relieved. However, when he heard the other party's answer, he was a little angry and said,
"If Man's "Tian Tian Demonic Skill" was just to purely improve physical defense, it would not be so famous. There are so many secret techniques involved in the skill that are considered top-notch. Looking at the entire Chaotic Star Sea, it can truly There are very few that can compare with it.”
"Is there anything else?" Mo Juren suddenly looked surprised, as if he was surprised.
Of course he also understands this. Not to mention anything else, it can be guessed from the fact that in the original work, the other party's Nascent Soul was captured by the extremely yin old monster and tortured for more than a hundred years without getting any information. In terms of spiritual consciousness, The application is also not simple.
This kind of ability is something that even great monks in the late Nascent Soul stage can't do. Thinking about the true origin of this skill, it's not surprising that he has such an unpredictable ability.
"These are the true secrets of this skill. Naturally, Man will not tell them, and naturally you will not know about it." Man Hushou snorted coldly and continued,
"However, there is a lack of trust between you and me. If we agree to a transaction, I will only promise to give you half of this skill first, and the other half will not be fulfilled until the transaction is completed."
"Let's talk about the content of the transaction." There is nothing wrong with the other party doing this, but he would also be more cautious. Mo Juren did not answer immediately, but changed the topic.
"It's very simple. You only need to protect me from leaving the Xutian Palace smoothly, and then help me deal with one person, and the deal is completed. Not only will the second half of the "Tian Tian Demonic Skill" be presented to you, but also the treasures hidden in Man's cave. Resources, etc. also allow you to choose any three items.”
"Who are you dealing with?" Mo Juren's expression changed slightly.
"Don't worry, you're just a monk in the core formation stage. Your strength is enough." Manbeard knew what the other party was worried about, so he quickly explained, paused, and then said again,
"Well, it doesn't hurt to tell you. That person is one of my disciples and the target of my plan to seize the body."
"That's it." Mo Juren nodded slightly and continued,
"I agree to this, but there is a condition."
"But there's no harm in talking."
"There are many secret problems in Mo's body for you to know, so you need to be temporarily sealed. We will release them when the time is right, and then we will continue to complete the transaction between you and me."
"What! You..." Upon hearing this, Manbeard suddenly became furious and sealed him. Wouldn't that be equivalent to throwing himself into a trap, where life and death would be difficult to control?
"Are you planning to seduce Man and then forcibly search for his soul?" Manbeard smiled coldly.
"Stop dreaming. Not to mention whether I will agree or not, even if it comes to that point, you can never get any information from my memory."
"Can I swear from my heart? Everything I just said is true. If there is any falsehood, I am willing to be punished by thunder and cracks from the sky, and I will never be able to recover." Mo Juren replied extremely seriously.
"..."
Hearing this familiar oath, Manbeard suddenly became depressed. He had sworn the same thing just now, but he was not believed. Now it was the other party, and he didn't know whether he should agree or not.
Dao Xin swore that he was not joking. Since the other party said so, it must be true. He didn't think that the other party had any secret skills that could hide the truth from Heaven.
"In this case, Man agreed to this condition. However, the transaction between you and me also needs to be sworn in the Taoist heart, so that both parties can truly feel at ease."
"Can"
Mo Juren's goal is "Tian Tian Demonic Skill", and he doesn't care whether Man Beard lives or dies. Of course, he doesn't really want to forgive, he's not that generous yet, it's just that the time is not right now. Based on the current situation, there is a high probability that he will not be able to kill the opponent. The wisest choice is to achieve his goal through a transaction first.
In the following time, the two of them made oaths to the sky one after another, and just then they all breathed a sigh of relief. With such a foundation, other things become simpler.
Barbarian Beard reproduced half of the "Tian Tian Demonic Skill" as promised, and then with a look of 'hateful resentment', Mo Juren planted several restrictions and temporarily sealed it in a special vase.
At this point, Han Li, who had been silent all this time, finally couldn't help but be curious and asked: "Master is deliberately planning to obtain this "Heaven-holding Demonic Art". Is it possible that there is something mysterious about it?"
"The origin of this skill is very extraordinary." Mo Juren nodded, then took out a blank jade slip again, made a new copy of it and handed it to the other party,
"Just keep it for now. As for what the mystery is, it's still too early to say. I'll tell you when the time is right."
Without explaining much, leaving Han Li full of doubts, Mo Juren immediately walked forward. When he got close to the high platform, he did not immediately break the ban, but slowly turned to the back of the high platform.
Corresponding to the high platform here is a tall bluestone wall, on which are carved some pictures of monsters from ancient times, as well as many mysterious runes.
Mo Juren stood there, scanning all the pictures, as if looking for something.
Until not long after, his eyes suddenly stopped when he saw a certain pattern engraved with a winged monster, and then he walked over with a slight smile.
