Chapter 6: Calamity
The scream abruptly ceased, and a Six Yang Leader was forcefully beheaded, the final expression of the dark sorcerer frozen on his face, as if in disbelief
The sorcerer's complexion changed dramatically, first turning a shade of iron blue, then swelling to a deep crimson, as if coated with a layer of red paint, faintly tinged with black and purple.
The flames crept along the red tassel spear, inching closer to Li Fugui, just as they had previously reduced his brother Li Mancang to ashes. The sorcerer resembled a cat toying with a mouse, intent on having these two brothers experience the devouring of the magical fire in succession
The bandit leader, Old Knife, who was watching this scene from a distance, finally realized that the situation on site had completely spiraled out of control
Senior brother, wait! Don't destroy it yet!
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"Da Lang! Go back!"
Damn sorcerer
In the sky, a small black flag hangs in the air, fluttering in the wind
For the first time, Li Xiaobai clearly witnessed the formation of a spell, and he couldn't help but widen his eyes. If it weren't for the inappropriate circumstances, he would have rushed forward to take a closer look.
Li Fugui's body trembled slightly, beads of sweat the size of soybeans continuously appeared on his face, yet no matter how he struggled, it seemed as if his body no longer belonged to him, remaining utterly motionless.
The chief steward of the Li residence held the head of the sorcerer, weeping as he howled to the heavens
Li Dahu could not help but feel anxious. Drawing on his years of experience in the martial world, he detected a hint of murderous intent in the tone of the righteous sorcerer.
Yes, senior brother
One person reached out his hand, and the small black flag that was about to fall to the ground suddenly seemed to come to life, turning to land in his grasp
The short sword moved like a predatory fish, darting left and right, twisting and turning, destroying one firebird after another in just a few breaths.
Although this small flag is surrounded by malevolent energy, it is ultimately a magical artifact. It would be better to keep it and use it for righteous purposes, which could be considered a form of atonement
Even so, the sorcerer who attempted to re-establish contact with the little black flag was once again struck by the residual force of the sword light, spitting out a mouthful of black blood, and fell headlong from the horse, gazing resentfully at the sky.
Boss, I am fine
Li Xiaobai finally realized that the unusual behavior of his elder brother Li Mo earlier was not without reason, and he felt a vague sense of unease in his heart, as if something bad was about to happen
Li Jialang Li Qing and Xiao Lang Li Xiaobai felt a tremor in their hearts, as the two righteous sorcerers had actually come to take Da Lang's life
If he had been a moment later, he would have been ignited like a human-shaped candle
Not a single spark of fire can approach within a radius of one zhang around the two snow cranes, as if an invisible force gently pushes the flying sparks away.
The sorcerer, having fallen from the horse to the ground, took out a piece of yellow talisman paper from his bosom and scattered it into the sky. With swift hand gestures, he suddenly spat out a mouthful of essence blood. In the blink of an eye, the blood mist caught up with the yellow talisman paper, and a trace of crimson appeared on the pale yellow surface. In an instant, countless fine threads resembling hair emerged, coalescing into bizarre runes.
The shattered firebirds' flying swords circled once, then suddenly pounced towards the ground, like a shark sensing blood, fiercely stabbing at a certain spot on the street
Firebird? How fascinating
Two enormous snow cranes, entirely snow-white without a single feather of any other color, descended from the sky flapping their wings. On the back of the cranes sat two individuals, dressed in blue robes and carrying swords, with long tassels swaying in the wind, presenting a striking image of celestial beings.
Puff ! ~
The sorcerer, referred to as Junior Brother, suddenly said with a cold smile: "Having searched high and low without success, I have finally found you, Li Mo, without any effort wasted!"
The expression of the evil sorcerer on the ground changed dramatically; he did not expect that his Fire Sparrow Swarm Killing Technique would be unable to withstand a single flying sword from the opponent
The nearby bandits all wore expressions of confusion, unaware of what had transpired, and it seemed that the sorcerer had sustained injuries
The bandits were all visibly terrified, as the sorcerer they had always revered had been decapitated just like that
Hmph! Ignorant and reckless creature
His right hand quietly slipped into the sleeve, just as he was about to make a move, a flash of sword light streaked across the sky, cutting through the black flag above the sorcerer's head with a speed that was faster than the eye could see
The melodious sound of the sword echoed, and Li Xiaobai, protected in the center by the servants, trembled slightly, gazing in astonishment at the sky, as if the lotus seed in his heart had been stirred.
Li Mo turned back with a bitter smile and glanced at him, saying: "Young man! From now on, I will leave the family affairs to you. Erlang is a bookworm, unfamiliar with household matters and lacking social skills; ultimately, it will still depend on you."
The black smoke has yet to dissipate, but a figure slowly emerges a dozen steps away, staggering a few steps, his chest and back quickly soaked and stained red with the blood that gushes forth
In these years of wandering and seeking immortals, what kind of catastrophic disaster has Dawang caused to actually provoke the pursuit of sorcerers, and moreover, those of the righteous path
The flickering sword light turned, preparing to shatter the small black flag that was falling towards the ground, when suddenly another voice emerged
Is everything alright, Fu Gui?
The sorcerer showed no hesitation, stamping his foot heavily, and a thick, murky black smoke surged up, engulfing his figure in an instant
Li Dahu rushed to the steward's side, looking him up and down with a face full of concern
The chief steward Li Fugui maintained a forward thrust posture with both hands holding guns, his body rigid and unable to move
However, Li Mo merely waved his hand without looking back. He quickly stopped in his tracks and, without showing any fear, looked at the two righteous sorcerers and said, "One person does the deed, one person bears the consequences. My life, you may take, but please do not bring harm to my family; they know nothing!"
What seems to have drawn them in is merely that small black flag, which has absorbed countless restless spirits and grievances
The shadow beneath my feet stretches and contracts unpredictably, as if something has happened. It swims within, yet it is unclear what exactly it is.
Like invisible hands, the fluttering yellow paper folds itself into one paper bird after another, which then inexplicably ignites, transforming into firebirds that soar towards the two snow cranes that have fallen to the ground. With each foot they fly, their size automatically increases by a fraction.
Li Dahu did not hesitate at all and immediately rushed forward to save his chief steward
Ah!
Da Lang
The righteous sorcerer controlling the flying sword made a gesture with his finger and shouted: "Break!"
The conversation between the two individuals was devoid of any hint of warmth, and they did not even spare a glance at the sorcerers and bandits on the ground.
A commotion erupted on the ground, as all the bandits realized that the sorcerer had not fallen from his horse without reason. They all raised their heads to look at the sky
The sorcerer disdainfully raised his hand, and a crimson fireball, the size of an egg, appeared above his palm. It then enveloped the tip of the red tassel spear, swiftly spreading towards the tail end of the spear and the hands of the chief steward.
Do not be deceived by the driving of the snow crane and the flying sword; it is still the means of a sorcerer. If one were truly an immortal, they would have ascended long ago. At this moment, to refer to the other party as "immortal" is both a sign of respect and gratitude
In the blink of an eye, more than ten firebirds were soaring endlessly in the sky. When they approached the snow cranes to within three zhang, these firebirds had already shrunk to the size of small pigs, and the scorching heat waves surged outward in all directions.
Puff ! ~
The other person sitting cross-legged on the snow crane raised a hand, and the short sword that circled around him at a distance of three feet seemed to receive some command, its speed suddenly accelerating, like an arrow released from a bow, instantly striking a nearby firebird.
Unaware of life and death
At that moment, the chief steward Li Fugui moved. He brandished a sharp knife and charged forward, seizing the sorcerer's head and slicing across with the blade.
If the Soul-vanishing Flag were still present, perhaps there could still be some maneuvering; however, with all his cards laid bare, he has now exhausted his tricks.
What was meant to come has finally arrived
How is it, junior apprentice
Li Fugui shook his head, recalling his brother who had met a tragic end. A wave of sorrow surged within him, and he could not help but wish to flay the sorcerer alive, dismantle his bones, and consume his flesh and blood to quell the hatred in his heart
Very well! As long as it no longer brings disaster to the people, it is acceptable. However, if there is an opportunity in the future, it must still be destroyed or transcended.
The sword light, about to reach the Soul-vanishing Banner, suddenly veered off, narrowly grazing past with a perilous closeness
Elder brother
Two snow cranes landed on the ground in succession, and two righteous sorcerers simultaneously leaped down from the backs of the cranes, looking arrogantly at Li Mo who was approaching.
Second brother! I have avenged you
A mouthful of black blood suddenly spurted out, and the strange red color on the face quickly receded like a tide, leaving only a golden hue below.
In the next second, a series of gasps of astonishment arose one after another
... ...
Er Lang Li Qing called out.
Seeing the second steward Li Mancang finally avenging his great grievance, Li Dahu let out a sigh of relief. He clasped his hands in salute to the two snow cranes that were flapping their wings and hovering in mid-air, saying: "Li Dahu of Xiyan Town expresses his gratitude to the two immortals for their assistance"
Soul-devouring and resentment gathering, I never expected to see such a wicked magical artifact, that sorcerer! Do we, the righteous, not exist?
Countless sparks of Mars erupted violently, as the short sword forcefully dismantled the magical structure of this firebird, and then, like a raging torrent, pierced through another firebird, causing sparks to scatter once again.
The connection with the Soul-vanishing Banner was forcibly severed, resulting in a devastating blow to the sorcerer whose mind was linked to it.
A strange sound came from ahead, and Li Xiaobai followed the sound, only to find that his elder brother Li Mo had an extremely grim expression at that moment. He was gritting his teeth, producing a grinding noise, and his body, along with the hand gripping the three-foot-long Qingfeng sword, trembled slightly, as if he were straining to suppress some kind of emotion
Having finished speaking, without waiting for Li Xiaobai and Li Qing to react, he stepped out of the protective circle formed by the house servants, passed through the bewildered and hesitant bandits who did not dare to intercept him, and approached the two snow cranes that had landed.
A voice came from the sky
The place that was originally empty echoed with screams, overpowering the dull sound of the sword piercing the body
Watching helplessly as the scorching flames on the red tassel spear were about to engulf him, the suppressed butler Li Fugui inexplicably felt a loosening in his body. Without hesitation, he discarded the spear shaft, which had already burned down to more than half, and retreated several steps. He drew a cow-ear dagger from behind his waist and warily gazed at the terrifying sorcerer, not daring to act recklessly again
"The right path? Hmph! A pretentious fellow!"
However, no one expected that the two righteous sorcerers not only did not cast a glance at Li Dahu, but also paid no attention to Li Fugui, the chief steward of the evil sorcerer, instead directing their gaze towards another location, which was precisely where the three brothers of the Li family were situated