DIV Chapter 49: Zheng Ling'er in Danger!

In the Zheng family's library, a large collection of cultivation techniques and spells was stored.

According to legend, there was a fire-attribute technique that reached the superior grade, making countless rogue cultivators with fire spiritual roots covet it.

Additionally, the other four attribute techniques all had mid-grade ones, and they were high-quality among their class.

"I hope this favor can be exchanged for a chance to enter the library," Li Chang'an thought.

The Zheng family's library was very difficult for outsiders to enter.

Even clan descendants mostly needed to accumulate contributions before they could enter the library to select techniques and spells.

"This time I need to face two late-stage Qi Refining enemies. Although the divination shows auspicious, I still can't be careless."

Li Chang'an stared at the divination content for a long time.

"Zheng Songhe, since this person is a Zheng family elder, he must have late-stage Qi Refining cultivation. He can handle one enemy."

Under normal circumstances, Li Chang'an would only need to deal with one late-stage Qi Refining enemy.

Whether using puppets or directly sending Big Yellow would be fine.

But he was always cautious, preparing for everything according to the worst-case scenario.

"I need to prepare a few more life-saving talismans for Big Yellow. If things go wrong, we'll run."

Li Chang'an pondered, simulating various possibilities in his mind.

Time gradually passed. Before he knew it, an entire night had gone by.

...

The next day, early morning.

Li Chang'an changed his aura and left the market.

Following his usual route, he headed straight for the black market.

Not long after, he paused, hearing sounds of battle.

"As expected, I encountered it."

Li Chang'an's mind stirred as he commanded the Mysterious Water Turtle to use its lending power talent.

Then he activated multiple aura-concealing talismans, suppressing his presence to the minimum.

"Let me see what the situation actually is."

Li Chang'an's figure flickered as he used the Minor Five Elements Escape Technique, silently merging into the earth.

Ahead, not far away, magical power raged and battle was fierce.

Li Chang'an saw four figures, with Zheng Ling'er in her white dress particularly conspicuous among them.

"That old man protecting Zheng Ling'er should be her grandfather, Zheng Songhe."

The situation was much worse as Li Chang'an had imagined.

Zheng Ling'er's strength was insufficient. She could only use talismans and magical artifacts to try to influence the two enemies, but the effect wasn't great.

Zheng Songhe was essentially fighting one against two.

At this moment, a fire dragon formed from magical power soared into the sky, flames rolling, claws bared and fangs showing, its aura frighteningly powerful.

This was exactly the Zheng family's mid-grade fire spell, Fire Dragon's Roar!

"Go!" Zheng Songhe's hair and beard stood on end, his robes fluttering as he waved his hand.

That fire dragon roared once and immediately attacked the two black-clothed cultivators.

"Heh heh, Zheng Songhe, is this all you've got?" The two black-clothed cultivators didn't dodge or avoid, showing no fear on their faces.

Water-attribute magical power fluctuated around both of them. They were clearly both water spiritual root cultivators.

The five elements restrain each other. Water perfectly restrains fire!

"Dark Water Arrows!"

Both cast the same spell simultaneously.

Surging water-attribute magical power formed countless deadly water arrows that erupted instantly, heading straight for the fire dragon.

Rumble!

Water and fire clashed, shaking heaven and earth.

After just a few breaths, the fire dragon wailed once, unable to maintain itself, and dispersed on the spot.

The remaining water arrows continued unabated, all striking toward Zheng Songhe.

"Defend!"

Zheng Songhe flicked his sleeve, and a spiritual light flew out, transforming into a defensive magical artifact that blocked in front of him and Zheng Ling'er.

Many water arrows struck the artifact, producing thunderous sounds.

The artifact trembled, seemingly unable to support itself.

Zheng Songhe maintained it with difficulty, his face paling somewhat.

"Tsk tsk, a Zheng family elder, nothing more than this," the two black-clothed cultivators laughed strangely.

Zheng Songhe didn't speak, still gritting his teeth and persisting.

Both of these men's strength was no weaker than his, and their attributes directly countered his.

Even facing one would be very difficult.

What about two?

Moreover, he had to divide his attention to protect his granddaughter Zheng Ling'er.

"Ling'er, I'll find a way to entangle these two. Don't hesitate when the time comes. If you get a chance, leave!" Zheng Songhe's tone was heavy as he transmitted to Zheng Ling'er.

Hearing this, Zheng Ling'er's heart trembled as she said urgently, "Grandfather, I can help you."

"You can't help with anything. Just listen to me!"

Zheng Songhe's attitude was resolute.

Zheng Ling'er became even more anxious, wanting to do something.

But she quickly discovered that in this situation, she couldn't do anything!

Staying here would only drag down her grandfather.

"If only I had Sister Qingqing's cultivation..." Tears welled up in her eyes as a deep sense of powerlessness spread through her heart.

At this time, the attacks of those two black-clothed cultivators became increasingly fierce.

Spell after spell continuously bombarded Zheng Songhe's defensive artifact, surging water-attribute magical power rippling outward.

"Old fellow, stop struggling!"

"No matter how much you struggle, it's futile. Why bother?"

Their words were full of mockery.

At this moment, Zheng Songhe suddenly swallowed a Spirit Explosion Pill, his aura dramatically surging.

Terrifying fire-attribute magical power spread out, as if it would burn the entire sky red.

He pointed with his finger.

Flames connected with each other, instantly forming a cage that trapped those two within.

Mid-grade spell, Flame Prison!

"Ling'er, go quickly!"

Zheng Songhe knew the cage couldn't hold them for long and immediately transmitted to Zheng Ling'er.

"Grandfather..." Zheng Ling'er's eyes were filled with tears, her heart full of reluctance.

But she didn't hesitate.

She immediately activated all her life-saving methods, transforming into a stream of light and turning to flee toward the market.

"Hmph, trying to run?"

The two black-clothed cultivators snorted coldly.

They joined forces, casting spells together.

After just a few breaths, this Flame Prison was broken through by them.

"I'll chase that girl. You stay here and don't let this old man escape."

"Good!"

The two divided the work.

One of them flickered, his speed surging as he chased in the direction Zheng Ling'er had fled.

Zheng Songhe intended to intervene.

But the other man laughed wickedly, blocking his path.

"Old fellow, you can barely protect yourself, yet you still want to save others?"

"Bastard!"

Zheng Songhe's eyes showed anxiety as he glanced in the direction of Zheng Ling'er's escape.

Although his magical power was now stronger, no matter what methods he used, he couldn't break through this man's obstruction.

Moreover, the Spirit Explosion Pill's effects wouldn't last much longer.

...

At this moment, Zheng Ling'er was fleeing at high speed.

As a Zheng family descendant, she naturally had quite a few life-saving treasures on her.

Unfortunately, the gap in strength between the two sides was simply too great.

In just a short time, that black-clothed cultivator had already caught up.

"Heh heh, little girl, why are you running? It's just dying in a different place."

Hearing this, Zheng Ling'er's body trembled.

Seeing that black-clothed cultivator getting closer and closer, despair began growing in her heart.

Just then, something unexpected happened.

"Swoosh!"

A needle as fine as hair suddenly appeared from nowhere, instantly striking toward the back of the black-clothed cultivator's head.

The black-clothed cultivator sensed danger, his hair standing on end.

But it was already too late to dodge.

"Chi!"

That strange flying needle pierced straight into his brain.

Terrifying magical power suddenly erupted within his skull and his body stiffened as he slowly fell to the ground.

No breath remained.

Dead!

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