First Immortal of Destiny

Chapter 239: Subduing (Seeking Monthly Votes)

"Swoosh!"

"Swoosh!"

Before long, two figures wielding magical tools emerged from the river one after another.

Tian Kang's robe had a water-repellent and self-cleaning effect, so apart from his disheveled hair, he didn't look too disheveled.

On the other hand, Shi Xiaoqian was drenched, revealing her exquisite figure. However, she quickly stirred up her spiritual power, turning the muddy river water into fine mist and restoring its cleanliness.

"Buzz!"

This time, Tian Kang learned his lesson. As soon as he flew out of the water, he activated the Sword Prison Talisman in his hand.

Countless sharp sword auras instantly enveloped Shen Mo, giving off the imposing aura of the Big Dipper Seven Star Sword Formation!

"You brat, how dare you disrespect me like this?"

"If I don't teach you a lesson, my anger won't subside."

Successfully unleashing the talisman in his hand, Tian Kang spat out a mouthful of blood and gritted his teeth.

Shen Mo's face became even more mocking.

With a thought, the Nine Extremes Crystal Sand transformed into a sand shield.

The grains of crystal sand, which existed between the tangible and intangible, quickly dissipated the sword rain with a rustling sound.

Unexpectedly, after the Sword Prison Talisman, there was another sharp sword aura.

It was also an attack formed by a third-grade talisman!

"This person is indeed from a prestigious immortal clan. His techniques and spells are average, but the power of his talismans is extraordinary!"

"This sword aura is different from the previous sword rain! If I use the Nine Extremes Crystal Sand to dissipate it, many grains of crystal sand will be destroyed."

"By then, I'll have to gather more spirit gold and repair this treasure. It's really troublesome."

In the blink of an eye, Shen Mo retracted the Nine Extremes Crystal Sand into his meridians.

At the same time, his hands hidden under his robe quickly formed intricate hand seals.

The final hand seal formed a cross with his hands.

The back of his left wrist rested on the inside of his right wrist.

The thumb of his left hand pressed against the first joint of his ring finger.

The thumb of his right hand pressed against the first joint of his middle finger.

"The Northern Xuanwu Seven Constellations, Great Hand Seal, Wall!"

Shen Mo said aloud.

Immediately, a shadow resembling a wild boar or a badger shot out from between his hands.

Like a copper wall and an iron barrier, it protected Shen Mo from all sides.

"Poof!"

The sword aura slashed towards Shen Mo.

In the next instant, it collided with the Great Hand Seal with a loud bang.

The sword light dissipated, and the boar-like shadow disappeared.

"You two haven't even touched the river clam, yet you're in such a hurry to come up? Get down!"

Shen Mo laughed heartily and once again brandished his Demon-Slaying Sword.

The Myriad Manifestations of the Forest River!

"Boom!"

The sword technique imbued with the intent of the Forest River once again slashed Tian Kang and Shi Xiaoqian into the Lancang River.

The residual sword energy caused the river water to stop flowing, revealing the riverbed covered in mud and water plants.

Then, the severed upstream river tide rushed down with a crashing sound.

Tian Kang and Shi Xiaoqian's stumbling figures were submerged into the riverbed!

After a moment.

The two of them emerged from the river again.

Immediately, they both displayed various techniques, attempting to attack Shen Mo.

However, it was all in vain.

Before they could even leave the Lancang River for three breaths, they were struck back into the river.

This happened repeatedly!

Guo Zhao, who was on the side, couldn't bear to watch any longer. After hesitating for a moment, he spoke up, "Junior Brother Shen, they haven't gained anything from you either."

"Let's just let them go!" Shen Mo's tone was quite polite, after all, he was also a person of good character.

But in his words, there was already a hint of distance: "Out of respect for Senior Guo, I have left some room for maneuver."

"Otherwise...

"Just because Tian Kang used the Life-Annihilating Pulse Breaking Technique against me, it wouldn't be excessive for me to cripple him!"

"Since Senior Guo doesn't want to get involved in this matter, he can just stand aside and watch the show."

"When these two people touch the river clam, I will let them go."

Hearing this, a hint of helplessness appeared on Guo Zhao's face.

He was straightforward, but not a foolish person, and he understood Shen Mo's meaning.

Since he had chosen not to help either side earlier, he shouldn't jump out now to mediate.

If it were someone else, there would be plenty of reasons and excuses.

But Guo Zhao knew he was in the wrong and didn't feel comfortable speaking up again.

"Swish!"

Shi Xiaoqian, whose clothes were soaked, flew out of the water. Before Shen Mo could make a move, she urgently said, "Shen Junior Brother, hold on!"

"I admit defeat! This is a river clam from the bottom of the Lancang River. Can you see if it weighs two catties?"

As she spoke, she threw out a clam the size of a basin.

Shen Mo grabbed it with his five fingers and placed it at his feet, nodding in satisfaction. "It's not just two catties, it's so plump that it's probably five catties."

"Fellow Daoist Shi, please come up! It's not good to stay in the dirty and cold water for too long."

In the next instant, Shi Xiaoqian used her spiritual power to dry her clothes and quickly landed on the bank.

She had a pale complexion and a lingering fear in her eyes. She walked behind Guo Zhao, deliberately keeping a great distance from Shen Mo.

"Shi Junior Sister, are you injured?" Guo Zhao asked with concern.

"Thank you for your concern, Senior Guo. Although I'm a bit embarrassed, I haven't been injured."

Shi Xiaoqian changed her tone and demeanor to a delicate one, with a hint of pitifulness.

"Oh, as long as you're not injured."

Guo Zhao seemed oblivious and his gaze returned to the Lancang River.

Having been together for many years, Shi Xiaoqian had obviously gotten used to his temperament and didn't say much.

Then, she looked at Shen Mo and her eyes flickered with light. "Just at the fourth stage of the Qi Gathering Realm, he was able to defeat me and Tian Kang without any resistance!"

"This is the newly rising genius who surpasses Pei Yu Fairy from the Five Immortal Sects..."

"Can he be considered a once-in-a-decade talent?"

"With such strength, I'm afraid he's not inferior to the senior brothers and sisters at the ninth stage of the Qi Gathering Realm on the Star Peak."

"Do those old guys in the clan really think they can control such a person with their tricks?"

At this moment, Shen Mo's gaze also shifted.

"Fellow Daoist Shi, since you've touched the river clam, take these fifteen medium-grade spirit stones."

Shen Mo opened his hand, revealing sparkling and round spirit stones.

Seeing the half-smiling expression on his face, Shi Xiaoqian didn't dare to actually accept the "reward"!

Awkwardly smiling, she said, "Shen Junior Brother is joking. This river clam isn't even a first-grade monster, so it's not worth so many spirit stones."

"Just one low-grade spirit stone is enough to pay our reward."

Seeing that she understood, Shen Mo's smile faded slightly, and he took out a low-grade spirit stone.

With a wave of his hand, he placed it in front of Shi Xiaoqian.

Then, he ignored her!

On the other side, Tian Kang was still resisting desperately.

He refused to casually touch a few river clams from the riverbed.

Just as Shen Mo's patience was running out and he was about to use a heavy hand on him, he suddenly sensed a faint fluctuation of divine consciousness enveloping them.

"You're lucky!"

The arm that grew out of his ribs turned back into blood essence and returned to his body.

After a moment, a middle-aged man with a cold expression flew over.

His speed was extremely fast, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Shen Mo and the others.

His voice was filled with a fierce and cold intent. "What's going on? Why are you fighting here?"

Through the details of his attire, Shen Mo recognized him as the Elder of the Enforcement Hall, and respectfully performed the disciple's salute.

"Reporting to Elder of the Enforcement Hall, this person has repeatedly provoked and insulted me."

"Unable to bear it, I took action to teach him a lesson!"

(End of this chapter)