68: Wang Teng: Am I really not as good as Shen Li? (Gifts and more!!!)

Amidst the sandstorm, the Sand Essence of the Yellow Sand Tribe was traveling, followed by over a thousand Yao Beasts.

Some of these Yao Beasts still had intestines, heads, and leg bones hanging from their bodies.

It was utterly disgusting.

A bloody stench permeated the surroundings, dispersed by the sandstorm!

Countless hyenas circled around.

The leading Sand Essence spoke in a deep voice.

“In the past month, all other human market towns have been completely cleared… Only Black Ridge City remains, right?”

“Indeed.”

“Our Old Ancestor has already gone to Two Peaks Mountain, and the plan is proceeding exceptionally smoothly. The Cultivators of Qingchi Mountain are clearly quite simple-minded.”

“We worried for nothing.”

“But then again, perhaps Qingchi Mountain thought that the territory they conquered would never revert, which is why they allowed Yao Beasts to roam freely in Yellow Sand Plains.”

“I actually have a different opinion on this matter.”

“Tell me.”

“Qingchi Mountain was able to conquer Yellow Sand Plains by itself, so it naturally wouldn't lack strength, strategy, or influence. Perhaps it’s their scheme… preparing for something big?”

The noticeably hunched Sand Essence shook its head.

“There’s no such reason. Qingchi Mountain’s scouts didn’t report any Immortal Master movements from Qingchi Mountain. The Yin Nether Sect and us are collaborating to usurp the ‘Dragon’ Foundation and establish our Old Ancestor’s Dao Foundation at Two Peaks Mountain. The Yin Nether Sect will obtain the Dragon corpse, while the rest will gain Spiritual Veins, heaven and earth treasure, and Opportunity. Everything is proceeding in an orderly fashion.”

“And there are also Yao Race causing trouble in the ‘Void Realm.’ The Cultivators of Qingchi Mountain are all busy resisting the Yao Race. A natural disaster in our Black Horn Mountain Range might not even catch the attention of those high and mighty Immortals!”

“However, this is actually a good thing! Achieving Foundation Establishment True Person under the very noses of these condescending Immortals is simply exhilarating!”

“Still, it’s best to be careful.”

The burly Sand Monster paused for a moment and asked in a deep voice.

“Ahead is… Black Ridge City, right?”

The Sand Essence had naturally followed the traces of the Dharma Boat. It estimated briefly and said,

“We can reach it in just half a day.”

“According to that Cultivator from the Luan Xiu Alliance, we shouldn’t attack Black Ridge City to avoid being sensed by Sen Yan.”

“Such deep-seated hatred, if we don’t retaliate…”

“That’s true… but we need to ensure he stays alive first. At least until our Old Ancestor Breaks Through to Dao Foundation, he needs to live.”

“A Half-Step Dao Foundation Sen Yan still poses too great a threat to us.”

“I understand!”

Inside Black Ridge City.

It is said that cultivation knows no time. Wang Teng originally thought Shen Li would be out in a few days, but he didn't expect another month of waiting.

It was quite a long time.

During this month, Qiu Ya was quite frightened, but fortunately, as fellow Cultivators, Wang Teng could feel Shen Li’s aura growing stronger and stronger.

This finally put Qiu Ya at ease.

Wang Teng had only consumed one heaven and earth treasure, while Shen Li had obtained two heaven and earth treasures: one was cold stone jade marrow, and the other was a glacier snow lotus. No matter which one was refined, it would take a very long time.

What's more, he also had to cultivate the Jue Family’s Great Art. Even if Shen Li was intelligent, it would still take a considerable amount of time.

So, it was very normal for him to be in seclusion for such a long time.

After all, many great Cultivators spent years in seclusion just to achieve a tiny bit of progress.

On the city wall, Wang Teng gazed at the impenetrable sandstorm.

This sandstorm always gave him a feeling of trepidation, just as Shen Li had said, as if something was controlling it, serving as a cover for certain matters.

At this critical juncture, even he didn't dare to leave Black Ridge City rashly.

Let alone go to his own market town to give a warning.

He was afraid that the moment he stepped out, he would be killed by the Yao Beasts in the storm.

Although Qi Refining Third Layer had reached the Peak of the lower Qi Refining stage, his Physical Body was still weak.

Suddenly, he slowly raised his palm, and a huge fireball struck a certain spot.

With a scream, the scent of charred flesh, accompanied by a hot wind, rushed towards them.

“Is this the power of an Immortal Master?”

A Yuting Guard beside him exclaimed.

Wang Teng ignored him, simply sitting on the city wall, holding a flask of water. The spiritual water was clear and sweet.

This was the provisions he had obtained from the Different Water Carp after beating it up earlier.

What a joke. He couldn't defeat two women, couldn't catch Shen Li, but catching this Different Water Carp was as easy as pie, wasn't it?

Wang Teng was, after all, one of the top three combat forces in Black Ridge City!

He glanced at the Yuting Guard and spoke, his tone inevitably tinged with arrogance.

“It’s not exactly power. The Yao Beast’s spiritual essence is actually no different from our Cultivators’ Dantian. Their bodies are filled with Spiritual Qi, so they can quickly pinpoint targets.”

Upon hearing this, Ruo Liuli nodded thoughtfully. Lately, she had been practicing how to comprehend the Dao!

Within the Dao, there were methods for borrowing Spiritual Qi.

Just then, Wang Teng, who had been looking listless, suddenly became serious, then stood up straight.

He stared directly into the distance, as if some monster was approaching!

His tone had changed slightly, but more than that, it was a sense of eagerness.

Licking his moist lips, Wang Teng said in a deep voice.

“Something’s coming.”

“And there’s a lot of them.”

Ruo Liuli hadn't sensed anything yet when Wang Teng’s hand seal suddenly formed.

He let out a strange cackle and said,

“Last time, Shen made a grand entrance and put on a big show!”

“This time, it’s my, Wang Family’s Prodigy’s, turn to make a splash!”

A massive fireball poured forth from Wang Teng’s fingertips, like a meteor from the Nine Heavens, crashing into the sandstorm with the force to incinerate mountains and boil seas.

“Boom —”

Crushed rocks mixed with sparks shot into the sky, and a scorching wave of Qi rolled back like a tsunami. A huge crater was suddenly blasted into the ground!

But the aura within it did not cease!

Before the fiery explosion had completely dissipated, a black shadow, swirling with sand, suddenly darted out from the dust. It was a Yao Beast covered in sand armor, with dark golden sand particles flowing through the gaps in its armor. Each scale was inscribed with twisted runes, seemingly formed from countless sand worms connected head to tail.

A Sand Monster sat cross-legged on its back, holding a rusty blade, roaring as it charged towards the city wall!

Wang Teng’s expression suddenly became unpredictable.

He waved his sleeve, about to summon another fireball, when a yellowish-brown Great Art arrived even faster than the fireball spell!

In an instant, the yellow sand around the market town surged like a living thing, condensing into a ten-foot-tall sand wall in front of it. The second fireball slammed into the sand wall, seemingly swallowed by layers of sand particles like a clay ox entering the sea, leaving only rolling yellow dust sifting down.

“Essence Spirit…?”

Wang Teng sneered, his hands rapidly changing seals. Spiritual Qi surged from his body like a tide towards his fingertips. Three fireballs hovered in mid-air, even more potent than before, with a faint purple glow emanating from the crimson flames. A sparrow-like bird was born from within, striking the Yao Beast’s head with a piercing shriek that tore through the air.

“Let’s see how many innate techniques you have to withstand this Young Master’s barrage!”

“Enough.”

“Let this Young Master unleash his full power and properly teach you Yao Beasts how to behave!”

“What a pity, I wanted to hide this Great Art… and give that Shen a big surprise.”

“I didn’t expect the first time to be for you Yao Beasts!”

“Die!”

Spiritual Qi surged wildly around Wang Teng, and veins bulged on his forehead. He suddenly bit his tongue, spitting a mouthful of vital blood into the Void Realm, and roared:

“Great Fire Dragon Art!”

In an instant, the air tens of meters in front of him suddenly twisted, and the ground cracked inch by inch, oozing crimson lava.

Wang Teng’s hands moved like dancing butterflies, rapidly changing thirty-six hand seals. With each seal, a fire talisman flew from his fingertips, forming a massive flame array in the air.

In the center of the array, the flames twisted like living things, gradually condensing into a ten-meter-long crimson fire Dragon.

But just as this fire Dragon was about to raise its head and roar wildly… Wang Teng’s Spiritual Qi suddenly dried up.

It actually stopped moving?

“?”

“?”

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Ruo Liuli was stunned… How could this person be so unreliable?

The Sand Essence was also stunned… Was this person really from the Wang Family?

Even Wang Teng himself couldn't help but stare blankly… then he couldn't help but rage in frustration.

“Why does the Great Art require so much Spiritual Qi?! How did Shen manage to cast it??”

At this moment, Wang Teng looked as if his Yang Qi had been drained, his face pale, muttering to himself,

“That’s not right?”

“Shen Li can cast a Great Art at Qi Refining Third Layer, why can’t I?”

“Damn it!”

“I’m leaving this to you guys!”

“this Young Master needs to recover first!”

“…..”