Zhang Zuezh
"How come, having been beaten so badly last time, you still dare to come now?"
Chen Mo softly chuckled, his tone laced with jest.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Zuezhi's face underwent a drastic change, his eyes fixated on Chen Mo, his expression filled with ferocity, "Chen Mo. Do not think that because the world reveres you as the Taoist Deity, you are truly powerful. That is only because of your sharp tongue. If it comes to a real fight, your three of you combined are not my opponent."
"Previously, my defeat was simply due to the supreme elder of Fei Yun Institute being too powerful, and had nothing to do with you."
"Then aren't you afraid that people from Fei Yun Institute will come after you?"
Chen Mo smiled and asked in turn.
"Hmph, you're trying to scare me? Do you really think I'm that simple-minded? Although Fei Yun Institute saved you once, I don't believe they are so busy that they protect you at all times."
"Everyone who comes here is after those seven most precious artifacts, and Fei Yun Institute is no exception. I don't believe they would give up the chance to pursue the treasures for you."
Zhang Zuezhi spoke with assurance.
Chen Mo nodded slightly, "You are indeed clever, but I believe that you have also come to this place from Tian Shifu for those seven most precious artifacts. How can you just give up those seven artifacts?"
"Zhang Zuezhi, it's not that I look down on you. It's just that you were too unremarkable among the three most talented individuals of Tian Shifu. Whether it's Zhang Huanzhi or Zhang Lingdu, they have overshadowed you. If they were to obtain the Immortal Treasures first, I think their status in your master's eyes would rise even further."
"And without obtaining the Immortal Treasures, you may never have a chance to become Tian Shifu."
Zhang Zuezhi hesitated slightly, but quickly suppressed the turmoil in his heart, "Why did Master mention your name in front of us before? I don't believe he would do so without reason. It must be because you've done something to annoy him."
"I reckon that if I could bring your head to Master, the outcome would be the same. It would be easier to take your head off first than to compete with those strong individuals for the Immortal Treasures."
Zhang Zuezhi suddenly gained confidence.
Chen Mo slightly hesitated, "You are indeed clever... However, do you really think my head is so easy to take off?"
"Without those two guys from Fei Yun Institute, taking your head would be as easy as picking a pocket."
Zhang Zuezhi sneered and smiled.
The little bean sprout raised an eyebrow, leaned forward, and coldly roared, "Arrogant. If you want to deal with Brother, you must first pass me."
Upon saying this, the little bean sprout's hand suddenly appeared with two insect spirit creatures, one on the left and one on the right, respectively a Nine-color Phantom and a Poisonous Spider.
Before that, her Nine-color Phantom had been defeated by Zhang Lingzh
The little bean sprout couldn't believe that the brainless Zhang Zuezhi could have such strength.
However, before the little bean sprout could strike, she noticed behind her, Zhao Hu had already dragged a quaint broadsword and swung it ferociously towards Zhang Zuezhi.
A fierce slash was executed with the strength of splitting mountains.
Zhang Zuezhi retreated several steps in succession, bellowing angrily, "This demon beast is as wild and uncontrolled as an alien creature. It's lucky that I didn't kill you last time. This time, I won't let you escape so easily."
With that, Zhang Zuezhi pushed out with both hands, and suddenly, rolls of lightning flashed in the sky. Immediately thereafter, countless lightning pillars poured down.
In the face of such fierce attack, Zhao Hu not only did not retreat, but also charged forward like a leopard. It seemed as if the lightning pillars ahead were not real, but mere illusions.
Despite being struck by several lightning pillars, Zhao Hu showed no sign of retreating.
Such crazy tactics even made Zhang Zuezhi, who was fond of battle, somewhat unable to endure. His face involuntarily revealed a panic as he continuously retreated and fought on.
Zhang Zuezhi's heart trembled slightly. Fortunately, Zhao Hu is only a second-rate martial artist. If he were a first-rate one, it would be difficult to find anyone in the world who dares to confront him head-on.
Even he might have to dodge his edge.
"This guy, why is he so eager? If my Nine-color Phantom were to strike, the battle might have already ended by now."
The little bean sprout gritted her teeth and spoke angrily.
Chen Mo stood aside, gently shaking his head, and said, "Little Bean Sprout, you are too overconfident."
"Brother, what do you mean by that?"
The little bean sprout was puzzled and looked at Chen Mo curiously, asking.
"Your Nine-color Phantom is indeed powerful, but the first-grade level is not as simple as you think. You did defeat Miao Wu, that's true, but there are many people in the world who are more powerful than him, like Zhang Zuezhi in front of us."
"He is one of the three exceptional talents of Tian Shifu, and you shouldn't think you can defeat him with just one move..."
"The Nine-color Phantom is very powerful, but you also need to use the right method, and you must be able to strike unexpectedly."
"You had previously dealt with Zhang Lingzh, and his cards were already revealed. I presume he has already informed Zhang Zuezhi of this, and he must have made countermeasures long ago."
The little bean sprout slightly raised her eyebrow and asked, "What should I do then?"
"To be unexpected, so, for now, do not use the Nine-color Phantom. Wait until the critical moment."
"Good idea."
The little bean sprout pondered for a moment, then nodded seriously. After that, she gently put away the Nine-color Phantom and took out the Poisonous Spider that could match up to a divine insect spirit creature.
Zhao Hu was still holding his ground against Zhang Zuezhi, but due to his reckless fighting style, he had sustained several injuries and was about to be countered by the latter.
Just as this moment was about to happen, it was seen that the Poisonous Spider in Xiao Douding's hand suddenly spat out dense clusters of white spider silk...
