His meaning was very clear: I have been waiting for your arrival for a long time.
The Dark God's figure made a turn in mid-air, avoiding that direction.
Although it had lost all its intelligence and consciousness, this did not affect its fighting instincts. Upon seeing the small bronze mirror and recalling the intensity of the attack just now, it immediately chose to dodge.
However, a magical light of five colors suddenly shone brightly beside it. If the Moonlit Wolf King were here, he would definitely scoff at the tight-fitting clothes it was wearing.
Both products combine the power of the five elements, but their power is worlds apart.
Perhaps out of his remaining fighting instincts, the Dark God showed a certain fear of the power of order. Faced with the overwhelming five-colored light, the Dark God did not choose to confront the Universe Ring head-on, but instead found a gap before the five-colored light closed in.
The gap wasn't large; its size made it impossible for it to pass through safely.
But the Dark God's methods were clearly not limited to this. Its body suddenly stretched out flat, as if it had been pressed down by a flatbed computer, turning into a human shape as thin as paper. Before the gap could close, it forced its way out.
"Not good." Xiao Wenbing was shocked. He hadn't expected that the trap they had carefully prepared would fail to trap this guy. No wonder neither the Treasure God nor the Mirror God were optimistic about his battle.
So the Dark God really is a guy with real skills after all...
Without saying a word, Zhang Yaqi tossed the Qiankun Ring from her hand, which transformed into a colorful ribbon and followed the Dark God in pursuit.
The figure of the Dark God transformed into a whirlwind, circling around Xiao Wenbing and the others in mid-air.
Xiao Wenbing was secretly alarmed. Although the Dark God seemed to be dodging the Universe Ring that had turned into colorful ribbons with all its might, its body kept lingering nearby and showed no intention of fleeing far away.
He immediately understood. Just as they wanted to eliminate the Dark God here, the Dark God was also waiting for an opportunity to seize the moment and eliminate the powerful individuals who could threaten his safety one by one.
The Qiankun Ring, this treasure that could trap it, has already alerted it, so it wants to get rid of this major threat completely.
Zhang Yaqi's cultivation level is merely that of an ordinary cultivator at the Golden Core stage. However, she wields a Qiankun Ring that governs the power of order. The Five Elements of Qiankun are not just the common order principles of this realm, but rather those of all planes.
Even with the power of the Dark God, it dared not be trapped by this five-colored light; otherwise, no matter how great its abilities, it would be unable to escape.
Zhang Yaqi lightly tapped her fingers with a magic gesture and softly uttered, "Transform into form."
The Universe Ring seemed to receive her command, and suddenly split in two. Although the ribbons were shorter, an extra ribbon appeared. The two ribbons danced up and down in the air, like a vast aerial net. If the Dark God were to touch them even slightly, he would never be able to escape.
However, even the best treasures still need to be manipulated. Zhang Yaqi's cultivation level was too shallow after all. Despite her best efforts, the net still showed many flaws. Even if it took several hundred years, she might not be able to successfully capture the Dark God.
In contrast, despite being chased, the Dark God remained relaxed and agile, leaping and bounding among the ribbons with ease.
Volume 4, The Divine Artifacts Chapter 243: Unexpected
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Xiao Wenbing stood beside Zhang Yaqi, and the divine power in the small golden talisman flowed out continuously, forming a golden wall of light in front of them.
In this state, it is the most effortless form of defense.
Faced with waning energy, Xiao Wenbing reluctantly abandoned his plan to continue fighting the Dark God head-on. Just like now, although he desperately wanted to go down and attack the Dark God from both sides, he dared not make a move rashly.
The divine power within the small golden talisman was no longer as inexhaustible as it had been at the beginning; he was already at his limit in maintaining his current level of full-force defense.
At this point, he deeply regretted his impulsive actions and the fact that he had spent so much time fighting this guy. If he had set up the Immortal Slaughtering Formation earlier, they might have already succeeded in eliminating this fellow.
However, things had come to this point, and no amount of complaining would change anything. Therefore, he could only remain on high alert, placing his hopes for success on Zhang Yaqi. Only if she captured the Dark God would anything be possible.
Undeniably, the Heavenly Thunder Palace's lightning is powerful. However, even the most powerful lightning needs to hit its target to inflict maximum damage. But at this moment, the Dark God is darting around like a flea. If Feng Baiyi could pinpoint its location and accurately deliver the lightning to its head…
Xiao Wenbing shook his head, immediately dismissing this unrealistic idea.
Even his own divine status couldn't accomplish this, so how could he expect Feng Baiyi to do it?
His restored divinity kept him constantly vigilant about the Dark God's every move, and he automatically analyzed the Dark God's next move in his mind.
However, as the Dark God's movements became faster and faster, the shock in his heart grew stronger and stronger.
Because he discovered something. Something that chilled him to the bone.
From the initial exchange until now, as the divine power within the small golden talisman has gradually diminished, his speed and strength have also decreased considerably. However, the Dark God seems to be growing stronger with each passing moment.
If the Dark God, upon emerging from the Dragon-Phoenix Barrier, had managed to escape the sudden attack from the Qiankun Ring, he would never have been as relaxed and at ease as he is now, with his strength still intact.
Could it be...? Xiao Wenbing almost dared not think any further.
"You're right, the Dark God is gradually regaining its true power." The Mirror God's voice appeared in his mind.
Xiao Wenbing trembled; what he feared most had indeed come to pass.
Looking at the Dark God, who seemed to have turned into a wisp of smoke, Xiao Wenbing inwardly groaned. This guy had been suppressed for who knows how many years. When it was first released, it naturally couldn't recover its full power, but as time went on, it gradually revealed its supreme power as a demigod.
If a half-dead Dark God is already this difficult to deal with, then what terrifying combat power will it unleash once it is fully recovered?
Gazing at the Dark God circling around, Xiao Wenbing felt that his palms were already soaked with water.
Even if we manage to set up the Immortal Slaughtering Formation successfully by then, we might not be able to eliminate the Dark God.
The situation on the field continued. Perhaps Zhang Yaqi did not notice the change. She was still wholeheartedly circulating her spiritual power and commanding the Qiankun Circle, trying to trap the Dark God inside.
The Dark God's figure also began to consciously approach Zhang Yaqi, but as soon as it touched the golden illusory wall and saw Xiao Wenbing, who was ready for battle, it would quickly retreat without the slightest hesitation.
The two sides chased each other, sometimes close and sometimes far, and the sky above them was illuminated with a dazzling array of colors, making it incredibly bright.
However, faced with this situation, Xiao Wenbing was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. As the Dark God's movements became faster and faster, while the divine power in the small golden talisman gradually diminished, his heart sank little by little.
What to do? If only someone could hold off the Dark God for even a second right now...
Perhaps heaven heard his heartfelt prayer, for suddenly, a powerful force emanated from the ground.
A green beam of light shot straight toward the sky at an incredible speed, its speed and force beyond comprehension.
Xiao Wenbing's vision blurred, and the green figure had already rushed to the Dark God's side.
Perhaps sensing the threat of the powerful energy, the Dark God reacted swiftly, moving several feet away at an even faster speed to avoid the malevolent green light.
Xiao Wenbing was both surprised and delighted. What kind of magic weapon could have such power that even the Dark God dared not take it head-on?
Above his head, the green light seemed to possess a deep spirituality. With a turn, it swooped down again until it reached Xiao Wenbing's face and steadied itself.
"you……?"
Xiao Wenbing's eyes widened as he pointed incredulously at the ugly old face in front of him, speechless for a moment.
It turned out that the green light was neither a magic weapon nor a special weapon, but a person transformed from their physical form, possessing great supernatural power.
However, he never expected that the person who possessed such terrifying power that even the Dark God had to give way to would actually be... the Food King.
When did this old man-eating plant acquire such powerful abilities?
Could it be... that he's been playing dumb all along? But it doesn't seem like it at all.
If he really is playing dumb to outsmart everyone, then this year's Oscar for Best Actor...
No, the Best Supporting Actor award definitely belongs to him.
"Not bad, watch this old man's move." The Food King's old face was a mix of green and red, indescribably terrifying. He looked at the Dark God, who had stopped dozens of feet away, and suddenly grinned maliciously, throwing a punch from a distance.
The King of Food stretched out his arm longer and longer, accompanied by a rapid whirlwind, and flew to the Dark God's side.
Xiao Wenbing stared dumbfounded at the giant hand that was dozens of feet long. He never expected that such a long arm would be hidden inside the withered body of the Food King. He wondered how the King usually kept it hidden so that no one could find out the slightest flaw.
The Dark God raised his fist and slammed it heavily into the Food King's arm.
"boom……"
The loud impact echoed far into the air, and upon closer listening, it seemed to carry a slight echo, loud and deafening.
The Dark God's body flew backward several meters, clearly indicating that even it could not fully withstand the counterattack force of that punch.
In contrast, although the Food King's body was swaying precariously, a dense green wave of energy suddenly erupted from his body, causing Xiao Wenbing's vision to blur and his hair to flutter wildly. However, with the help of this energy wave, the Food King did not retreat an inch.
Xiao Wenbing was shocked. When did this man-eating flower elder acquire such powerful strength, even surpassing the Dark God?
Is the person in front of me still the King of Food?
"Aww..."
Suddenly, the Dark God in the distance let out a shrill howl.
Even though it is a demigod and its mind is not complete, it still has its own dignity.
Being forced back by Xiao Wenbing didn't make it feel ashamed, because what Xiao Wenbing used was divine power. Being defeated by pure divine power was simply a matter of course.
However, the Food King is different; it does not use divine power, but rather a very ordinary power.
Not to mention that the Dark God wouldn't take this power seriously, even the old Daoist Xianyun, who was only at the Tribulation Transcending stage, wouldn't give it a second glance.
This power is the power of the Golden Core, the power that cultivators can mobilize when they reach the Golden Core realm.
However, it was this power of the Golden Core that actually forced the Dark God, who possessed a demigod's body, to retreat.
The Dark God roared to the sky, its two light bulb-like eyes shining even brighter, like two guiding lights in the gloomy weather, proclaiming its intense rage.
The dignity of the gods was greatly challenged, and the body of the Dark God changed once more. Thick, dark golden mist surged forth from its body. Centered on the Dark God's body, within a radius of ten feet, the air was filled with a dense dark golden hue, and a powerful pressure permeated the world.
However, the Food King, which was confronting it, was even more imposing and in no way inferior to its opponent. Dark green mist suddenly appeared beside it, churning and surging in all directions.
One zhang... two zhang... ten zhang... twenty zhang...
The fog continued to spread, seemingly endless.
When all the mist had spread to about fifty feet, it suddenly contracted and compressed, gradually forming a mist wall around the King of Food that was less than a foot long but already quite substantial.
Xiao Wenbing's expression changed, and he quickly grabbed Zhang Yaqi's hand and moved away.
At this moment, the Food King's performance was beyond expectations. It seemed that he was already capable of standing on equal footing with the Dark God. In that case, the two of them should temporarily avoid the situation. If they could find an opening, they could launch a surprise attack. That would be the right thing to do.
An immeasurable aura permeated and clashed in the space, and even the air seemed to freeze.
With a sinister laugh, the Food King kicked out. Although there was at least a distance of several dozen feet between them, the Food King's long leg seemed to be able to extend infinitely, instantly kicking several dozen feet, and it looked like it was about to kick the Dark God.
"Not good..." Xiao Wenbing suddenly exclaimed. With his divine status, he had already seen through the Dark God's next move.
Unfortunately, the Dark God was too fast, so fast that he had no way to give any warning.
The King of Food kicked out, but felt nothing, no force at all. He immediately knew something was wrong. In a flash, the Dark God was already beside him, punching the old man-eating flower, who possessed great power and was comparable to himself, hard on the head.
The Dark God moved extremely fast, and his attack was perfectly timed. The Food King didn't even have time to react before he fell straight down.