Suddenly, Li Yuanning’s voice rang out: "You fools, be careful of the detonator talisman."
This voice had no disguise, even Shen Wang could hear it.
As soon as the words fell, there was an explosion.
Someone was blown away, but more people weren’t greatly affected.
The Demon-Banning Guards were not stupid, they were very cautious this time, keeping a third of their strength to retreat. So when the detonator talisman exploded, they quickly avoided it, and not many people died.
Shen Wang suddenly realized that these Demon-Banning Guards were much stronger than the family’s people, especially in terms of combat experience and adaptability. Few in the family could compare.
He couldn’t help but think of the term "special forces". The growth of these Demon-Banning Guards was quite arduous. Many were battle-hardened and had more or less experience dealing with ambushes, so the effect of the detonator talisman was greatly reduced.
"It’s troublesome. These Demon-Banning Guards who have grown through combat are far more difficult to deal with than ordinary family or sect cultivators."
Shen Qingyun also noticed the problem and said to Shen Wang, "If it doesn’t work, we’ll split into two groups. You take the family elites and leave."
He wanted to preserve the family elites, especially Shen Wang, even if it meant giving up most people.
"That old guy is still following us. It’s not the time to split up."
Shen Wang shook his head. The Black Death Blade King, or rather Li Yuanning, was keeping an eye on them. How could they leave so easily?
At this moment, a gigantic blade filled with heaven-piercing evil qi descended from the sky with unstoppable momentum.
Everyone faced this blade, their minds in a daze, captivated by its aura. Many were so scared they stood motionless, awaiting their fate.
Shen Wang’s pupils contracted. As expected, the Black Death Blade King made his move.
He showed a look of anger. Did this guy really think he could handle him so easily?
Once again, he formed a hand seal, continuing to use wood attribute magic.
"Giant Wood Shield Technique!"
Brilliant green light burst from his body, and a giant tree sprang up. After reaching a height of three zhang, it rapidly expanded into a shield, blocking the blade.
The giant wood shield was split in half with one strike. Fortunately, the attack’s power was greatly diminished, and after breaking through the wood shield, the sword qi dissipated along with it.
The attacking Demon-Banning Guard twitched the corner of his mouth, instinctively stopped, and looked at Shen Wang in shock.
Their lord was a Golden Core Zhenren, and this Foundation Establishment Cultivator actually faced him head-on. Were they dreaming? Witnessing such an unbelievable scene?
The Shen Family members, who thought they would be cut to death under the sword qi, narrowly escaped death and gratefully looked at Shen Wang.
"Wang’Er, you actually blocked an attack from a Golden Core Zhenren!"
Shen Qingyun said excitedly, then immediately realized: "Damn it, you shouldn’t have confronted him head-on. Now you’ll be targeted by him."
"He has already set his eyes on me. You all continue to go."
Shen Wang’s face was expressionless, holding his hands as he looked into the distance. The Black Death Blade King was walking step by step mid-air, coming towards them.
In his hand was a gloomy black blade, and his body exuded icy black evil qi, like an evil god, forming a billowing black smoke.
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Shen Wang sneered, realizing that under the enhancement of his bloodline power, the power of his wood attribute magic was no less than that of a Golden Core Zhenren, he was no longer afraid of this person.
If the opponent tried to force him to do something, he could refuse.
"Shen Wang, do you think that awakening your bloodline power allows you to fight against this king?"
Li Yuanning’s face carried a mocking expression, his grip on the hilt of his blade tightened a bit.
He was very displeased at the moment because he noticed this kid wanted to break free from his control.
"You forced me to fight with you, so fight we shall."
Shen Wang snorted coldly: "I want to personally experience how strong a Golden Core Level truly is."
This Black Death Blade King, who had possessed Li Yuanning, had only just recovered to Golden Core cultivation, probably with external aids, not a seasoned Golden Core.
Even though the opponent had rich experience, as long as his realm wasn’t high, he dared to make a move and fight.
His words caused a stir among both sides’ people.
"Did I hear it wrong? This guy dares to fight with the lord. Doesn’t he know what death means?"
"The lord used just a casual strike earlier. It’s only with full force that he can block it. Does he really think he can keep fighting with the lord?"
"Truly ignorant of the vastness of the sky and earth, not even putting us others in his eyes."
Three commanders among the Demon-Banning Guards couldn’t help but sneer.
Shen Qingyun worriedly said, "Lao Liu, don’t mess around. Come with us first."
Shen Wang ignored the enemy’s taunts and his father’s calls. Instead, he walked toward the Black Death Blade King: "I’ll hold him off. You all find a way to leave."
The current situation was that he needed to hold off the Black Death Blade King Li Yuanning, or else they would be dismembered, weakening their resistance.
Li Yuanning glared at Shen Wang, his eyes filled with anger: "Boy, I cherish your talent, and if you’re sensible and surrender, I’ll ensure you get many benefits. But if not, don’t blame me for being impolite."
Shen Wang directly sealed, the wood attribute spiritual essence exploded, his hair flying with his momentum, as well as the nearby vegetation.
Thorns appeared around him. Some wrapped around the Demon-Banning Guards, others like venomous snakes rushed toward Li Yuanning in midair.
Wood attribute magic, Thorny Entanglement Kill!
The Shen Family had quite the accumulation in wood attribute magic. Thorny Bushes and Thorny Entanglement Kill were both destructive spells, while Giant Wood Shield Technique was defensive magic.
Once strengthened, this magic’s power became even more terrifying. One Demon-Banning Guard who couldn’t dodge was directly penetrated by the thorns with a squelch, then hung up.
The nearby Demon-Banning Guards panicked and dodged, but still, Shen Wang killed several, only the Black Death Blade King remained cold-faced, twisting his long blade to cut through the thorns, though also being obstructed, unable to target others.
"What are you waiting for?"
Shen Wang said impatiently. Now that he had to deal with the Black Death Blade King alone, other people could only rely on the Shen Family to handle them.
Seeing that Shen Wang was determined to fight the power of the unknown magnitude of Li Yuanning, Shen Qingyun could only redden his eyes, clenching his teeth, and said, "Everyone, go!"
The previously doubtful Great Elder and Second Elder revealed looks of shame and gratitude.
They had misjudged this young clansman, assuming that the young of the Shen Family had little strength, yet he stood out, holding back the most terrifying enemy for them.
"Shen Wang, you have to survive. We owe you."
The Great Elder tearfully said.
"Brother Wang, we are waiting for you!"
Shen Jie, who was saved once by Shen Wang, shouted.
"Sixth Brother, we’re waiting for you to come."
"Sixth Brother, you must stay alive."
Not only them, the entire Shen Family was moved immensely. In this moment of crisis, even if someone wanted to block the Black Death Blade King Li Yuanning, they were powerless.
Shen Wang had the strength, but in their view, it was very precarious, staying behind would most likely lead to death, which was enough to shock them.
Shen Qingyun turned around in heart-wrenching pain.
He knew the value of Shen Wang’s talent, clearly one he most wanted to protect, yet this kid rushed out, and he was helpless.
He could only hope Shen Wang could escape and survive.
Under Shen Wang’s strong protection, the Shen Family escaped once again.
The Black Death Blade King Li Yuanning snorted coldly, his sword qi exploding, cutting through the thorns released by Shen Wang, ordering: "Hunt them down with full force, leave none alive!"
Others avoided Shen Wang, swishing and buzzing as they swiftly left.
Left behind were only ten or so corpses of Demon-Banning Guards and the Black Death Blade King Li Yuanning, who was forced to land and respond.
"Shen Wang, I already gave you enough benefits, agreeing to let half of your Shen Family survive. Now, you’ve brought this calamity on yourself by trying to kill off that half!"
Li Yuanning’s face was ashen: "It seems your bloodline power made you conceited, a little too much."
"Yes, today I’ll make you understand that I’m not someone you can casually play with."
Shen Wang also tore the facade, deciding it was better to have an early resolution than to be manipulated.
His confidence lay in the mysterious blood in his heart, the Eight Trigrams Plate given to him by Lao Liu, and his own Tai Chi Yin Yang Mirror.
"Fine, if you won’t listen, then prepare to die."
Li Yuanning revealed a murderous intent, a terrifying and sharp sword intent burst forth, slicing the nearby vegetation as if cut by an invisible blade. They fell in pieces.
Even the thorns Shen Wang was maintaining were covered with knife scars, seemingly unable to bear his killing intent.