108: Famous in the Fairy City

“Damn it, what’s going on? Is it Qi Deviation?”

This situation had occurred before when he was trying to suppress that Qi Refining ant.

But at that time, he was in perfect condition, and it didn’t affect him much; he easily suppressed it with a little cultivation.

However, at this moment, he was in an extremely poor state, and this strange change was magnified dozens of times.

“No! Why?!”

Helian Cheng’s eyes were bloodshot. This anomaly came neither too early nor too late; why did it have to appear at this very moment?!

But no one could answer his question, and the destructive black light emitted by the giant beast had already arrived.

Boom!

“Ah!!”

Helian Cheng took a direct hit, instantly spilling blood across the sky and flying backward.

He transformed into a streak of light and crashed into the mountain forest, shattering countless trees along the way.

However, the giant beast would not give him a chance to breathe; its eyes grew even more bloodthirsty, as if it regarded Helian Cheng as its prey.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

It opened its gaping maw, striding with its thick, pillar-like limbs, its massive body crushing forward like a small mountain, each step a minor earthquake.

Along its path, swathes of ancient towering trees were pulverized into smithereens.

Helian Cheng, who had just struggled to his feet, felt his scalp tingle at this sight.

If he were to be crushed, even as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he would meet his demise here, and he did not want to suffer such a fate.

Seeing the distance between them growing shorter, Helian Cheng quickly manipulated his Spiritual Artifacts, transforming them into two black flame circular wheels, and hurled them at the giant beast.

Clang! Clang!

As soon as the magical wheels made contact with the giant beast, they were sent flying back, their black flames directly dissipating with a mournful cry.

Helian Cheng quickly stepped forward to catch them but was left with numb arms from the force of the rebound.

In contrast, the giant beast was unharmed, with not even a white mark on its thick scales.

“When did my attacks become so weak and powerless?!”

He tried to cast a few Spells to stop the rampaging giant beast, but they remained ineffective, only further inciting the beast’s ferocity.

Helian Cheng’s face finally showed an uncontrollable look of terror.

As the symptoms continued to deepen, he could even feel himself gradually losing control of his magical power.

He quickly took out a Medicinal Pill and swallowed it, attempting to slow down this abnormal phenomenon, but with little effect.

Seeing the imminent crisis and himself trapped in a desperate situation, a look of madness flashed in Helian Cheng’s eyes.

“You beast, you’re not worthy of wanting me dead!”

He injected the last trace of magical power he could use into the magical wheels.

Then, black light surged from the magical wheels, a destructive force surging within them, transforming into two giant rings that encircled the giant beast.

After doing all this, Helian Cheng conjured several Swiftness Talismans, and without looking back, he activated his movement technique and fled backward.

The two rings ensnared the giant beast, causing its forward charge to momentarily halt.

But under the pervasive violent aura, the pupils in the giant beast’s massive eyes suddenly constricted.

Its originally fierce gaze became clear, followed by intense unease.

Before the giant beast could react, the magical wheels exploded violently.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A deafening roar echoed, and the entire mountain forest shook violently.

Centered on the sound, trees within several miles were uprooted by the shockwave from the explosion, and cliffs collapsed, shattering into dust.

Deep, jagged ravines were plowed across the land.

Pfft!

Helian Cheng, who had just escaped the range, spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, and he himself was sent flying by the forceful impact of the shockwave.

The Dark Flame Magical Wheels were connected to his mind; the self-destruction of his Spiritual Artifact had severely damaged his Divine Sense, and an intense, agonizing pain emanated from the depths of his Soul.

Helian Cheng endured the severe pain and the extreme weakness brought on by the strange symptoms, and after crawling up from the ground, he ran without looking back.

This trip to Heavenly Star Immortal City had been a complete loss for him; he had gained nothing, and several battles had almost depleted all his reserves.

But Helian Cheng no longer cared about such things; staying alive was paramount!

He felt that Heavenly Star Immortal City was jinxed for him; he encountered every unlucky thing imaginable.

Now, he only wanted to escape this place quickly and heal his injuries.

Especially the symptoms suspected of being Qi Deviation, which were still tormenting him ceaselessly.

However, Helian Cheng also comforted himself in his heart.

Great calamity survived, great fortune awaits; perhaps there was still hope for his Dao path to advance further!

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At the same time.

Inside the Immortal City.

Han Feiyu’s name was once again mentioned by countless Cultivators.

Unlike before, when he became famous due to the discount controversy, this time, he truly became known to everyone.

Last night’s Foundation Establishment battle had spread throughout the Immortal City, and the specific intelligence had also been released by the Law Enforcement Team.

And Han Feiyu, as the protagonist of the story, managed to hold on for nearly half a stick of incense time, delaying until Commander Sikong Ming’s rescue, even after being ambushed by a great Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Although he was injured, he successfully escaped, which astonished countless Cultivators.

Even some Foundation Establishment Cultivators were amazed when they heard about it.

They wondered if they, during their Qi Refinement Stage, could have been as formidable as Han Feiyu.

By a strange twist of fate, those Cultivators or forces who had developed hostility towards Ink Talisman Pavilion now laid down their arms.

If even a great Foundation Establishment Cultivator couldn’t do anything to him, how could they hope to deal with him?

Perhaps this person could even become a great Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the future; they should be trying to curry favor with him!

Inside Spirit Talisman Shop.

At this moment, Zhang Wenshan looked somewhat listless, appearing to be in a state of depleted Qi and blood, no longer possessing his usual vibrant spirit.

He looked at the intelligence collected by his subordinates with a worried expression.

After reading it, he sighed deeply, and the apprehension in his eyes grew stronger.

At this moment, a middle-aged man dressed as a steward beside him spoke in a solemn tone, his expression somewhat grave.

“Master, according to the news we received, those we hired to spread rumors have vanished overnight, with no trace of them, neither alive nor dead.”

Zhang Wenshan’s eyelids twitched, and a look of fear flashed in his eyes.

“Yes, and Fellow Daoist Liu next door was also sucked dry into a mummy last night.”

The steward weighed his words, then cautiously asked.

“Master, do you think it could be that person’s doing?”

Zhang Wenshan smiled bitterly.

“Does it matter whether you think it’s him? Who dares to question him now?”

“Besides, he shouldn’t have had time to act last night.”

The steward felt that this statement was incorrect, because it was too coincidental; why were all those who disappeared related to the rumors!

Although there was a big commotion last night, and this person had an alibi, it did not rule out the possibility that he had acted beforehand.

“But…”

“No ‘buts,’ you’re overthinking it; this has nothing to do with him!”

Before the steward could finish his sentence, Zhang Wenshan waved his hand, cutting him off.

He looked at the steward with a somewhat stern tone, stating solemnly.

“What we should be considering now is not how to deal with him, but rather whether we can mend our relationship.

I don’t care what the other families think, but we must make a statement!”

After a moment of thought, Zhang Wenshan continued to instruct.

“Alright, our Spirit Talisman Shop will issue a statement, clarifying the quality issues of Ink Talisman Pavilion’s Talismans and vouching for them.”

“Yes, Master, I’ll go do it right away!”

The steward acknowledged the order and left.

(There are quite a few things happening for the New Year, but all my benefactors need not worry, the author will not stop updating or take leave, though there might be some minor flaws in the proofreading, please bear with me, thank you!)