169: Chapter 169 The Divine Thunder that Slays Evil, Its Divine Might is Awe-inspiring!
Undercurrents surged within the deathly silent outpost.
The five members of the Donghuang First Team performed their "panic" convincingly, luring the hunter lurking beneath the cliff.
And the hunter, the Seven-Star Transcendent traitor known as The Whisperer, was like an experienced venomous snake, patiently waiting for his prey to completely let down their guard.
However, he did not realize,
that while he waited, Zhou Heng was using the insight of the Omniscient Eye and his own unique lightning power to quietly initiate a countermeasure.
"This moss... its core is shadow and mental pollution, carrying intense negative energy."
While feigning anxious observation, Zhou Heng secretly mobilized the trace of the Evil-Slaying Divine Thunder source he had initially inscribed within himself.
The bright silver True Intent of Lightning circulated through the lightning runes on his right arm bone, emitting an imperceptible purifying aura.
He quietly pressed his palm against the ground, sending a minuscule wisp of Evil-Slaying Divine Thunder power,
like the finest needle tip, piercing into the earth and accurately guiding it toward a small patch of shadow moss that was slowly creeping toward their hiding spot.
Sizzle—!
With a sound so faint it was almost inaudible, that patch of moss reacted as if it had met its natural nemesis.
A wisp of green smoke instantly rose, its original dark purple color turned ashen, its wriggling stopped, and it completely lost its vitality!
Moreover, this purification effect did not trigger a chain reaction in the surrounding moss, as if it had simply died out naturally!
"It works! And I can control the range and the noise!" Zhou Heng rejoiced inwardly.
The Evil-Slaying Divine Thunder truly lived up to its reputation as the nineteenth-ranked top-tier divine thunder; it was the ultimate bane of all things sinister and foul!
As bizarre as this shadow moss was, its essence still fell under the category of evil spirits!
He immediately used his tactical watch to covertly relay this discovery and the control method to his teammates.
Lu Chenxin's Cloud-Piercing Sword Intent contained evil-breaking properties, and Chen Ye's extreme cold could freeze the moss's activity to a certain extent.
Bai Qianer's Spirit Butterfly Phantom Light carried a faint purifying effect, and Ji Cang's White Tiger Malice could similarly intimidate evil entities.
The five cooperated with tacit understanding, continuing their "performance" of internal strife and panic,
while using their own energy characteristics to very discreetly clear the moss creeping around them, constructing a small safe zone.
Below the cliff, The Whisperer frowned slightly.
He felt that the moss he had released to surround them and apply mental pressure,
seemed to have weakened in vitality as it approached those youngsters?
But it disappeared naturally, not as if it had been actively cleared.
"A coincidence? Or... do they have some special means?"
A trace of doubt rose in The Whisperer's mind, but it was quickly replaced by contempt.
"Even if they have some small tricks, it's futile before an absolute difference in strength. It seems I need to add a little spice to things to avoid any unnecessary complications."
A cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth, and with a thought, he sent out a command through his shadow connection.
At the same time, Zhou Heng's Omniscient Eye suddenly captured three powerful energy sources,
approaching at high speed from three different directions, using the shadows of the jungle for cover!
[Target: Shadow Demonic Tiger]
[Realm: Equivalent to Seven-Star Spirit Nurturing]
[Status: Hidden, Berserk, Controlled]
[Target: Ghost Shadow Demonic Leopard]
[Realm: Equivalent to Peak Six-Star Spirit Nurturing]
[Status: Hidden, Swift, Controlled]
[Target: Rotting Venomous Demon Wolf]
[Realm: Equivalent to Six-Star Spirit Nurturing]
[Status: Hidden, Highly Toxic, Controlled]
"They're here! Three shadow-attribute demon beasts! They're being controlled!" Zhou Heng immediately sent out a warning.
"He's trying to force our hand, wear us down, or make us touch the moss in the chaos!"
Sure enough, The Whisperer's patience was wearing thin.
He didn't want to wait any longer; he wanted to actively create chaos and harvest them all at once!
"We can't wait any longer!" Zhou Heng's eyes turned sharp. "We only have one chance! Act according to plan!"
He suddenly stood up, all the panic on his face vanishing instantly,
replaced by absolute calmness and a sharp battle intent!
The godfall spear instantly manifested in his hand, its purple-gold body flowing with lightning!
"Brothers! Grab your gear! It's time to eat!"
This roar was like a thunderclap, shattering the deathly silence!
Almost the moment Zhou Heng stood up—
Roar! Howl! Growl!
Three ferocious beast roars erupted from the forest!
The Shadow Demonic Tiger, Ghost Shadow Leopard, and Rotting Venomous Wolf pounced from the shadows simultaneously, targeting Ji Cang, Lu Chenxin, and Chen Ye respectively!
They were as fast as lightning!
"We've been waiting for you!" Ji Cang laughed heartily, his White Tiger Battle Body instantly activating.
Malice soared to the skies as his long saber left its sheath, slashing out a White Tiger phantom to boldly meet the Shadow Demonic Tiger!
"Cloud-Piercer!" Lu Chenxin, with his Sword Heart Clarity, became one with his sword, a brilliant sword light accurately pointing toward the Ghost Shadow Leopard's throat!
"Icebound!" Frost erupted from Chen Ye's body, instantly freezing the ground.
Countless ice blades appeared out of thin air, shooting toward the Rotting Venomous Wolf!
Bai Qianer waved her butterfly fan, and the Phantom Light Butterfly Shadows instantly enveloped the area, interfering with the three demon beasts' perceptions!
As for Zhou Heng, at the same time he roared and stood up, the Wind and Thunder Twin Wings behind him burst open!
The purple-gold lightning wings vibrated, and he turned into a bolt of lightning that tore through the air.
Ignoring the three demon beasts, he charged directly at The Whisperer below the cliff with astonishing speed!
To catch the bandits, one must first capture their leader!
"What?!" The Whisperer was greatly shocked!
He completely hadn't expected that these Spirit Nurturing Realm kids, who were like lambs to the slaughter in his eyes, were not only prepared but also dared to initiate a charge against him, a Seven-Star Transcendent?!
Especially that spear-wielding kid in the lead—how could he be so fast?!
But he was an experienced traitor after all; he reacted instantly, killing intent flashing in his eyes!
"You're looking for death!"
The Whisperer's figure flickered, seemingly merging into the shadows, and he instantly disappeared behind the jagged rocks!
At the same time, his Shadow Domain suddenly unfolded!
Darkness as thick as ink spread out with him as the center, covering a hundred-meter radius.
Within the domain, light was distorted, and perception was severely hindered.
Countless shadow tentacles stabbed toward the charging Zhou Heng from all directions like venomous snakes!
"Shadow Strangling!"
Facing the domain and attack of a Seven-Star Transcendent, Zhou Heng felt immense pressure!
But there was no fear in his eyes; instead, they burned with a raging battle intent!
"Eye of Thunder Punishment, open!"
The vertical eye on his forehead opened, and the will of judgment descended,
dispelling the mental interference of the Shadow Domain to a certain extent!
"Annihilation Thunder Domain, open!"
A deep purple lightning domain boldly unfolded with Zhou Heng at the center, violently clashing with and eroding the Shadow Domain!
Although it was far inferior in range and quality, the overbearing attributes of the Annihilation Thunder Domain forced open a piece of lightning pure land belonging to Zhou Heng within the Shadow Domain!
"Evil-Slaying Lightning Runes, manifest!"
On his right arm bone, the bright silver lightning runes shone brilliantly.
The power of the Evil-Slaying Divine Thunder was poured into the godfall spear, and the spear shaft lit up with a silver-white lightning that purified everything!
"Thunder Fury Nine Heavens - Evil-Slaying Break!"
Zhou Heng and his spear became one, pushing his speed to the limit and ignoring the entangling shadow tentacles,
turning into a silver-white lightning spear that tore through the darkness, stabbing directly at The Whisperer's true body!
"How is this possible?! What kind of lightning is this?!" The Whisperer's expression finally changed drastically; he felt his shadow energy melting like snow before that silver-white lightning!
This kid is strange!
He didn't dare to be careless any longer. Two pitch-black daggers appeared in his hands, surrounded by distorted shadow runes!
"Whisper of Silence - Annihilation Sting!"
The daggers traced a bizarre path, carrying a soul-corroding intent of annihilation as they met Zhou Heng's godfall spear!
Boom—!!!
The ultimate collision between lightning and shadow erupted violently beneath the cliff!
At the same time, the battle atop the cliff was equally intense!
Ji Cang went head-to-head with the Shadow Demonic Tiger, blade light and tiger phantoms intertwining as malice filled the air!
Lu Chenxin's swordsmanship was exquisite as he maneuvered at high speed against the Ghost Shadow Leopard, every strike aimed at its vitals!
Chen Ye froze the ground, greatly limiting the Rotting Venomous Wolf's poison mist and speed while his ice blades continuously slashed at it!
Bai Qianer exerted her full power in illusion techniques, interfering with the demon beasts and providing support for her teammates!
The Donghuang First Team was in full-scale combat!
At the Spirit Nurturing Realm, they were boldly confronting a Seven-Star Transcendent traitor and his minions!
This battle, which seemed to have a massive disparity in strength, had suddenly become unpredictable due to Zhou Heng's planning and the miraculous effect of the Evil-Slaying Divine Thunder!