Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 404 The Laws of Survival Are Attacked Again!

Not satisfied with that, the old ox grabbed one of the demon worm's severed limbs with both hands and yanked it hard.

With a "plop," the severed limb was torn off.

Blood gushed out like a fountain, splattering all over the old ox's face.

But he didn't care at all, and instead burst into laughter, his expression full of madness.

Finally, he roared, swung his purple-gold hammer with a devastating force, and slammed it down on the demonic insect's head.

"Boom——"

There was a loud bang.

The demon insect's head was instantly blown apart!

In an instant, blood and flesh flew everywhere, and all sorts of disgusting liquids and fragments splattered in all directions, creating a stench that made people want to vomit.

However, what was unexpected was...

Despite being struck by this attack, the demonic insect still retained a sliver of life.

Its battered body instantly transformed into a small insect, which darted underground like lightning and sped away.

It left only a faint trace, yet it seemed to be a show of defiance towards the old ox.

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Seeing this, the old ox glared and roared angrily:

"Hey, you bug, you're pretty tough, but you can't escape!"

Having said that, he took a heavy step, each step causing the earth to tremble as if a small earthquake had occurred.

He closed his eyes and focused his mind, using his keen senses to search for the insect's tracks underground.

A moment later, he suddenly opened his eyes, a confident smile appearing on his lips, and laughed loudly:

"Found you!"

As he spoke, he threw the gold hammer in his hand without hesitation.

The purple-gold hammer spun rapidly in mid-air several times, like a giant spinning top, carrying a sharp gust of wind, before crashing down onto a seemingly ordinary patch of ground.

Then, with a loud "bang," a large crater was smashed into the ground, and dust flew everywhere.

As the old ox stepped forward to pull out the hammer, a small worm appeared in a pool of blood from the ground, already dead beyond any doubt.

The demonic insects have finally been completely eradicated!

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Seeing this, Li Qingyuan breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense nerves finally relaxed.

At the same time, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart:

If it weren't for the incredible opportunity bestowed upon him by Xue Jing, which caused his cultivation to surge and his strength to increase dramatically, he would probably have truly been doomed this time.

After all, relying on Old Ox alone to face this situation would probably not be enough.

After all, the world is dangerous, and powerful enemies are all around; one person's strength is ultimately limited.

This made him realize once again the importance of teamwork!

Unless a person is so powerful that they can disregard everything and look down on the world;

Otherwise, only by relying on the strength of the team can one better survive in a harsh environment.

The era of going it alone is gone. In today's world, cooperation and sticking together are what matters.

This is the law of survival!

The strong make the rules, and the weak can only obey them—this is an eternal truth!

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I was immersed in such deep thoughts.

The surrounding air suddenly froze, becoming eerily quiet.

Suddenly.

It was as if an invisible thunderclap exploded deep within Li Qingyuan's soul.

He suddenly felt himself locked onto by a chilling, extremely dangerous killing intent that was as real as a physical object.

The murderous intent was like an extremely sharp blade, piercing straight towards his heart, causing the hairs on his entire body to stand on end instantly.

Every nerve was stretched to its limit.

Almost out of an innate instinct, Li Qingyuan unhesitatingly pushed the spacetime shield to its maximum potential.

The protective shield shone with dazzling light, like a blazing sun;

They tightly shielded the group, trying to withstand the impending deadly attack.

The next moment, they heard:

“Boom—”

A deafening roar erupted, as if the heavens and earth were collapsing and stars were falling.

The spacetime shield cracked under the impact of this unimaginably powerful force.

Like a shattered mirror, the cracks spread rapidly.

This shows a huge gap in skill level; the opponent's strength far exceeds expectations.

The spacetime shield was no longer able to withstand such a terrifying attack.

Li Qingyuan's heart tightened, and she made a quick decision, twisting her body with all her might.

They wanted to turn the undamaged side of the spacetime shield around to temporarily withstand the storm of attacks.

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But in that instant, time seemed to slow down.

Eight jade needles, gleaming with a cold, sharp light, flashed across his chest at lightning speed.

The jade needle exuded a chilling killing intent, and wherever it passed, the air was torn apart with a sharp whistling sound.

Li Qingyuan's movements were still a little slow...

Despite his best efforts to dodge, three jade needles pierced his shoulder with pinpoint accuracy, like the spitting tongues of venomous snakes!

In an instant, Li Qingyuan felt a piercing pain surge through his entire body.

"hiss......"

He couldn't help but gasp, the sound seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with pain and despair.

"Ho..."

Immediately afterwards, he felt a sweet taste in his throat.

A stream of warm, frothy blood gushed uncontrollably from his mouth, tracing a shocking arc in the air.

His face instantly turned deathly pale, devoid of any color, like a lifeless corpse.

A strange sensation spread rapidly from the wound on his shoulder, as if countless ants were gnawing at his nerves;

It was as if an evil force was eroding his soul and disturbing his mind.

It gave him the feeling of being trapped in an endless hell, as if he had fallen into a dark abyss from which he could not extricate himself.

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"Little uncle!"

"Li Musu!"

"Brother Li!"

"Little Lord!"

Seeing Li Qingyuan in such a miserable state, Su Yaoyue, Yue Qinghuan, Wang Anran, and the old ox hurriedly spoke up.

The elation he felt from killing several powerful experts at the King Realm vanished instantly like bubbles.

Their expressions changed instantly, as if shrouded in gloom, their eyes filled with deep worry.

The worry spread through the air like a tangible entity, making the air feel tense.

They were anxious and hurried over, rushing towards Li Qingyuan like a whirlwind.

Her eyes were full of concern and anxiety, as if she wished she could take his pain away from him.

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At this moment, Li Qingyuan gritted her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain that felt like a thousand ants gnawing at her heart.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

First, he decisively pulled the unknown needle-like object from his shoulder.

The object bore traces of blood and exuded a nauseating chill.

Then, he forced a wave of his hand, his voice weak but firm:

"I'm fine, everyone be careful, there are still people lurking in the shadows."

"That guy hiding in the shadows is not to be underestimated; we must not let our guard down."

Seeing his bloodless face and pale, paper-white appearance, Su Yaoyue and the other three naturally knew that he couldn't possibly be alright.

But the situation is critical right now, and there's a cunning and treacherous old fox lurking in the shadows who could launch an attack at any moment.

Like a time bomb hidden in the shadows, it could explode at any moment, and we must be on guard.

Therefore, Su Yaoyue quickly took out some detoxifying pills, as well as other precious pills that are beneficial to the body, from her spatial ring.

The pills emitted a faint medicinal fragrance that permeated the air.

She carefully handed the pill to Li Qingyuan, her eyes filled with concern and urgency, gesturing for him to take it quickly, and said softly:

"Junior Uncle, take these pills first to restore your energy and blood. We will protect you and make sure that guy in the shadows has no chance to take advantage of you."

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Li Qingyuan looked calm and accepted the pills that Su Yaoyue handed him without any hesitation.

Then he slowly sat cross-legged, closed his eyes slightly, and his breathing gradually became steady, as if he were really focused on recovering himself.

But only he himself knew that the harm he had suffered was far more complex than it appeared on the surface.

This was no ordinary poison, but an extremely strange power that was silently numbing his nerves and even trying to erode his soul.

That force, like a maggot clinging to his bone, gnawed at his thoughts little by little;

It made him feel like his head was tangled in a mess, his thinking was sluggish, and there were even faint signs of a split in his mind.

This method is undeniably vicious, a hundred times more cruel than simply taking his life.

The person lurking in the shadows clearly harbored the malicious intention of turning him into a walking corpse and a mentally challenged cripple!

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