Xie Lian coldly said, "Get out of my way."
The will-o '-the-wisp remained motionless. Xie Lian asked, "Why are you guys stopping me?"
The will-o '-wisp did not answer. Meanwhile, the other little will-o '-the-wisps were still repeating, "Don't go over." Xie Lian didn't want to be entangled with these things at all.
He waved his hand.
Broke them up.
This palm strike didn't shatter his soul. It merely dispersed the ghostly flames that had formed a blocking formation, as if they were a group of fireflies or small goldfish.
Xie Lian quickly passed by, the withered branches and withered leaves rustling as he stepped on them.
However, when he looked back,
The will-o '-wisps quickly followed suit.
It looked like they were going to form another formation. Xie Lian warned, "Don't follow me."
The brightest and hottest ball of will-o '-the-wisp flew in front, turning a deaf ear.
Xie Lian raised his hand as if he was about to strike.
He said fiercely, "If you continue to follow me, be careful that I don't destroy your souls!"
Such a threat.
Many of the will-o '-the-wisps were frightened.
Shuffling, shuffling, shuffling back. The leading Ghostfire froze in the air for a moment.
He was still less than five steps behind him, which made Xie Lian feel that …
It seemed to be saying, "It doesn't matter if my soul is destroyed," or perhaps,
It knew.
Xie Lian wouldn't really hit it.
Xie Lian suddenly felt an inexplicable anger. In the past, when he shouted, which kid dared to pester him again? They had long since fled with their tails between their legs. Now, not only did people dare to trample on him at will.
Even a tiny ball of netherflame didn't listen to his words, and didn't take his threats seriously at all. His eyes turned bloodshot as he muttered under his breath, "... Even a little brat like you is like this … All of you are like this … Not a single one of you isn't like this!"
It was a little funny to be angered to this extent over such a small matter, but at this moment, Xie Lian was truly filled with resentment. Unexpectedly, after he muttered these words, the ball of ghost fire seemed to understand that he was angry and sad at the same time. It froze in the air and no longer moved forward. Instead, it brought the hundreds of small balls of ghost fire and slowly retreated. Not long after, they all disappeared into the night.
Xie Lian exhaled, turned around, and continued forward.
After seven or eight hundred steps, he could vaguely see a few flying eaves in the fog ahead. It seemed to be an ancient monastery deep in the mountains. Xie Lian walked closer and took a closer look. His eyes widened slightly.
This was … a Crown Prince Temple.
Naturally, it was the dilapidated Crown Prince Temple. It had already been looted by the thugs. The signboard fell to the ground and broke into two halves. Xie Lian paused at the entrance of the temple for a moment, then lifted his foot to step over the broken horizontal board and entered the temple. The statue in the hall had also disappeared. It was unknown whether it had been smashed, burned, or sunk into the sea. The altar was empty, leaving only a charred base. The "Body in the Void, Heart in the Land of Peach Blossom" on both sides had been slashed twenty-seven times. It was as if a beautiful woman had her face slashed by a knife. She was no longer beautiful and looked sinister.
Xie Lian held his breath and sat down in the middle of the hall, waiting for Bai WuXiang to appear. After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, a figure appeared in the fog outside the temple.
However, the silhouette's figure was not right. It was not as leisurely as Bai WuXiang. The sound of the footsteps was also not right. It was more hurried, and not as silent as Bai WuXiang's. Therefore, the person who came was definitely not Bai WuXiang, nor was it anyone he knew.
So, who could it be?
Xie Lian was extremely vigilant. Only when the person rushed to the front of the Crown Prince Temple did he clearly see the person's appearance. However, it was a pity that the person who came did not conform to all his guesses. No matter how he looked at it, it was completely a passerby. He couldn't see any clues.
However, Xie Lian still did not relax his vigilance. Who knew if it was Bai WuXiang in disguise?
In a ruined Taoist temple in a desolate mountain, Xie Lian suddenly met a person. Xie Lian was vigilant against the other party, and the other party was also vigilant against Xie Lian. After a long time, he probingly asked, "This … Daoist priest? Do you know where this place is? "
Xie Lian slightly frowned and raised his head. "You don't know where this place is? Then how did you get here? "
That person replied, "I'm lost! I turned around for a long time, but I still couldn't get out. "
Xie Lian knew in his heart that he definitely wasn't lost. If this person wasn't Bai WuXiang in disguise, then he was most likely kidnapped by something.
He said, "Stop turning around, you won't be able to get out."
"What? What did you say? "
Xie Lian didn't reply and continued to meditate. If this person was kidnapped by Bai WuXiang, then there was no point in being anxious. If he didn't let this person go, then he wouldn't be able to leave. It would be better to quietly wait and see what he wanted to do in the end.
That person was also tired from running, so he sat to the side and rested his feet. The two of them got along peacefully. After a while, another person's silhouette appeared in the dense fog. When he arrived in front of the temple, he was also a puzzled passerby. When he saw that there were people in the temple, he hurriedly welcomed them and said, "Two brothers! May I ask, what is this place? "
When those two passersby started chatting, Xie Lian had a premonition.
This wasn't the end. There would be more people coming.
Sure enough, in less than an hour, dozens of people came to this Crown Prince Temple one after another. There were men and women, young and old. Some were alone, some were in groups of twos and threes, and some were dragging their families. Most of them were lost, but the way they got lost was extremely strange. Some people could even get lost while walking on the main street. It was extremely inconceivable. Inside, Xie Lian also saw the entertainer who wanted to compete with him in breaking a boulder on his chest. His complexion wasn't very good. It seemed that the last competition had seriously injured him. The two of them met face to face. Without saying anything, they nodded.
It was obvious that these were all ordinary people. Moreover, they were all people that Bai WuXiang had deliberately brought to this deep mountain forest!
The alarm in Xie Lian's heart grew louder and louder. However, he didn't bat an eyelid. He took out a cold steamed bun from his sleeve and forcefully took a bite, chewed, and swallowed. He needed to conserve his strength as much as possible in order to deal with the upcoming battle.
Two hours later, the inside and outside of this Crown Prince Temple was packed to the brim with people who had 'lost' their way. Xie Lian secretly counted and found that there were about a hundred people. Not a single person could walk out of this forest.
Once there were more people, the scene became noisy. Everyone started talking at once, "You also came out of nowhere? This is too strange! "
Someone suggested, "Why don't we look around again?"
Someone immediately agreed, "Let's go, let's go. I don't believe that with so many people, not a single one can walk out!"
Xie Lian, who was sitting in the corner, suddenly raised his head and said, "It's useless no matter how you walk. You can't get out. "
Everyone looked at him, "Why?"
Xie Lian said coldly, "Because you were all led here by a monster. You are all his toys. Do you think he will let you go so easily? "
"…"
Some people thought that he was being alarmist, some thought that he was being paranoid, and some thought that he should not be underestimated. One person stood up and said, "Who are you? Why do you say that? "
"He seems to be the first person to come. When I came, he was already sitting here. "
"Strange …"
"Yes, and he even covered his face."
"Do you have any proof?"
Xie Lian said indifferently, "I don't have proof. Whether you believe it or not, that monster definitely did not lead you here to treat you to a meal. Be careful, I don't need to say more. "
As soon as he said that, before anyone could respond, there was a burst of rapid footsteps coming from afar. Everyone's spirit was immediately lifted. "Someone is coming again!"
Even if some people wanted to go out and take a look, they quickly slipped back the moment they stepped out of the temple. That was because, along with the sound of running, there was also a burst of crazed yelling!
This yelling simply didn't seem like it could be made by a human. Everyone's expression greatly changed as they all retreated into the temple. "My god, who is this person? It can't be some wild beast, right?! "
As the figure in the fog ran closer and closer, Xie Lian squinted his eyes and said, "No, that is indeed a person!"
However, as that person ran in this direction, he was howling loudly and covering his face with both hands. Seeing that he was about to run into the Crown Prince Temple, Xie Lian squeezed out of the crowd and stood outside, wanting to see what was going on. However, that person seemed to have no eyes and ran straight into a tree at the entrance of the Crown Prince Temple. With a "peng!", he was bounced back a few feet and fell to the ground, unconscious.
Everyone was shocked. Squeezing into the temple, they stretched their necks and anxiously said, "… … This … … What's going on with this person?"
Including that street performer, there were a few brave people who wanted to go over to take a look. Xie Lian immediately said, "Don't go near!"
A few people were frightened by his strict tone and said, "Then what should we do? Just let him lie there? "
Xie Lian said, "I'll go and take a look."
Everyone said, "Then you should be a bit more careful ah?"
Xie Lian nodded his head and slowly walked towards the tree. He squatted down and was just about to remove the hands that covered the person's face when that person suddenly jumped up and let out two sharp screams.
That's right, it was two sharp screams. Moreover, it was two screams that were emitted at the same time. One was emitted from this person's mouth, while the other was emitted from his face — — on this person's face, there was even a face!
Human Face Plague!
Xie Lian immediately got goosebumps all over his body and his pupils suddenly shrank. Everyone in the temple was also scared silly by this terrifying scene. After that person jumped up, he spread out his hands and was about to rush towards the crowd. Fortunately, Xie Lian had sharp eyes and quick hands. With a palm strike, that person with the Human Face Plague was immediately sent flying several feet away. Xie Lian hurriedly retreated a few steps and blocked the entrance of the temple. The people behind him were extremely frightened as they said, "Isn't this disease only found in the Imperial City? So many people have died in the Imperial City, isn't this disease already extinct?! "
"It's fake, right? It can't be real, right?! Is that really a human face on his face?! "
What was even more frightening was that in the next moment, more screams came from all directions. A dozen or so figures swayed as they gathered towards the Crown Prince Temple.
They didn't even need to look to know that they were all people with the Human Face Plague!
Someone shouted, "Everyone, run! Spread out! Don't let them get close!!! "
Xie Lian shouted, "Don't spread out! We don't know how many more there are in the forest!! If there are even more outside, then we're done for! "
"Then what should we do?!" "We can't just wait for them to come and catch us like a turtle in a jar!" "Isn't this just waiting for death?!"
The branch that he had snapped on the way here was still pinned to Xie Lian's waist. He pulled it out and held it like a sword as he said, "Don't worry, they won't be able to come over. Whether or not they can get close to this place is naturally up to me! "
This was his territory, the Crown Prince Palace!
"You … …"
Without waiting for anyone to ask, Xie Lian flew out. With a 'shua shua shua' sound, a few branches instantly knocked the people with the Human Face Plague to the ground. For Xie Lian, this wasn't a difficult task at all. He did what he said he would. Sure enough, not a single one of these freaks were able to get close. Everyone in the temple was panting non-stop, trembling with fear as they watched. When they saw him win, they all cheered and loudly thanked the heavens. It was unknown when, but in the night sky of the forest, many will-o '-the-wisps swam over, dancing chaotically in the air. He didn't know if they were helping to drive away the people with the Human Face Plague, but in any case, Xie Lian felt that they weren't a hindrance to him. After sweeping through the area, he habitually wanted to put his sword back into its sheath. Only when he did so did he realize that he wasn't holding a sword, but rather a branch. After a moment of awkwardness, he saw a white silhouette waving at him from not too far away. Xie Lian had just fought a round, so his blood was boiling. He immediately chased after him. "Don't even think about running away!"
The group of will-o '-the-wisps also rushed after him, as if they were illuminating the path ahead for him. Bai WuXiang naturally wasn't trying to escape. He walked at a moderate pace, appearing very calm. However, he was always faster than Xie Lian by seven or eight steps. Xie Lian chased after him for a few steps before his heart lit up. He immediately turned back. Seeing that Xie Lian wasn't chasing, Bai WuXiang actually didn't leave. He said, "Why aren't you following me?"
Xie Lian turned his head and said, "You just want to lure me away and spread the Human Face Plague again. Why should I follow you and let you succeed?"
Bai WuXiang smiled and said, "No, you're wrong. My goal isn't to 'lure you away'. My goal is you. "
Although he was wearing the Mask of Sorrow and Joy on his face, Xie Lian didn't know why, but he could feel that Bai WuXiang was smiling.
Luring the tiger away from the mountain indeed didn't make sense. If Bai WuXiang wanted to spread the Human Face Plague again, he could spread it all over the world. Xie Lian wouldn't be able to stop him. So why did he have to spread it deep in the mountains?
Xie Lian paused his footsteps and said, "Then what exactly do you want to do?!"
He had asked this question countless times, so he was about to lose his patience. Bai WuXiang said, "I said, I want you to come over to my side."
Xie Lian pulled out a branch and pointed it at Bai WuXiang. Although this didn't have any deterrent power and even seemed a bit funny, this was the only weapon he had in his hands right now. Fortunately, there was an exceptionally bright will-o '-the-wisp that landed on the tip of that branch, giving him a bit more imposing aura. Xie Lian sternly said, "Why do you want me to come over to your side? To take your life? "
Bai WuXiang chuckled a few times and warmly said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, you are a beautiful jade. Let me teach you."
"… …"
Xie Lian was both comical and angry. He couldn't help but spit out, "You think you're qualified to teach me? My master is the State Teacher of Xian Le. Who the hell are you! Where did this monster come from?! "
Bai WuXiang extended a finger and shook it, saying, "You're wrong again. Your Highness the Crown Prince, I should say that in this world, only I am qualified to teach you. Your master? State Teacher of Xian Le? "
His tone became unreasonably arrogant as he said, "In front of me, this kind of thing isn't even worth mentioning. On the contrary, you learned very well what I taught you. "
Xie Lian angrily said, "What did you teach me? What nonsense are you spouting? I don't understand at all! "
Bai WuXiang snorted and laughed, "The first thing I taught you is: there are many things in this world that you are powerless against."
Hearing this, many chaotic sounds and scenes flashed through Xie Lian's mind. Finally, he clenched his teeth and stabbed out with his' sword '. Bai WuXiang easily dodged it and said, "The second thing — —"
He grabbed Xie Lian, causing him to stagger and almost fall. He felt a hand touch the top of his head and said, "Do you want to save the common people? The common people don't need to be saved by you. They aren't worthy. "
Xie Lian's movements became sluggish again. Slapping away that hand, he backhandedly stabbed out again. With a 'pa' sound, Bai WuXiang broke the branch in his hand and flashed behind him. Two ice-cold fingers were already placed on the fatal point behind Xie Lian's head!
With the back of his head pressed against it, Xie Lian felt as if his brain could be pierced at any moment. His body froze. A voice came from behind him, "If you don't come to my side, you will never be able to win against me. You will always be defeated by me."
Xie Lian gasped for breath and said in a low voice, "... Come at me!"
After a pause, he said word by word, "You can't win, but for now. You can defeat me countless times, but you can't kill me. And as long as you can't kill me, there will be a day when I will definitely defeat you! "
That will-o '-the-wisp heard his words and burned even more fiercely, as if it wanted to illuminate the entire night sky. Bai WuXiang was silent for a moment behind him, then asked, "I can't kill you?"
Xie Lian held his breath and didn't say anything.
In fact, he also didn't know how strong the immortal body that Jun Wu gave him would be. What if Bai WuXiang really dug out his brain in anger? Would he still be alive?
At this time, Bai WuXiang said in a low voice, "I really can't kill you. I also won't kill you.
"However, don't be too confident right now. In the future, don't regret this. "
Regret? Why would he regret?
Before Xie Lian could figure it out, a knifehand suddenly chopped at his neck. His vision suddenly fell into darkness.
In the darkness, there seemed to be light and heat coming from far ahead. Xie Lian followed the light and slowly regained consciousness.
When he slowly opened his eyes, the first thing that came into view was a ball of will-o '-the-wisp above him. It seemed that the light and heat that he felt while he was unconscious was this.
Seeing that he had woken up, the will-o '-the-wisp immediately stuck close to him. Then, as if it felt that being too close to a person wasn't good, it slightly retreated. Xie Lian felt that this will-o '-the-wisp seemed to be particularly unusual. If he remembered correctly, it was this will-o' -the-wisp that blocked him on the way here. He wanted to stretch out his hand to take a look, but unexpectedly, his hand couldn't reach out at all.
Xie Lian was stunned and instantly sobered up. When he looked down, he discovered that the reason why he couldn't reach out his hand was because his hands and feet were tied up.
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