Chapter 64: The Later Stage of Building Foundation Is Also Killable
When both sides have irreconcilable contradictions, all words are useless.
After Chen Jianhong finished talking nonsense, he directly launched an attack. He didn't use assassin means because it wouldn't work. The terrain here is open, and assassin means cannot be used. If we go to the forest, they won't play with you like this. They would be happy if you went there because it would be easy for them to escape.
So Chen Jianhong chose to launch a direct attack. With his flying sword, he directly targeted Zhang Ruifang. In his view, the only threat to him was Zhang Ruifang. Lin Jiang in the Qi Refining Period is not worth worrying about, he could kill him with one slap. And Aurora falcon is also not his opponent.
"Crack"
Zhang Ruifang also summoned her flying sword, and it constantly collided and entangled with Chen Jianhong's flying sword in the air, making it difficult to distinguish who had the upper hand.
"I underestimated you"
Chen Jianhong looked at Zhang Ruifang with some surprise, as if something was not right. Zhang Ruifang shouldn't be this strong.
"Taoist Friend Lin, restrain him and create an opportunity for Aurora falcon"
"Good"
Lin Jiang nodded and took out a stack of magical charms. He activated them and threw them towards Chen Jianhong.
Chen Jianhong was very unimpressed by the first-grade magical charms. He waved his hand and a powerful force appeared, deflecting all the attacks from the magical charms.
"Ying..."
Big Shadiao and Small Shadiao received instructions from Lin Jiang and started adjusting their position, preparing to dive.
Diving from high above was one of Big Shadiao and Small Shadiao's specialties and one of their strongest moves. With lightning-fast claws, they could defeat countless enemies.
"We're ready for you."
Chen Jianhong laughed loudly and then soared into the sky, preparing to intercept the Aurora Falcon midway. Once the Aurora Falcon started diving, it would be difficult for it to change its position in the air, making it the perfect opportunity to kill them.
"One Sword Flying Immortal"
"Explosive Element Technique"
Lin Jiang acted at this moment, Chen Jianhong, with his experienced fighting skills, knew that Aurora falcon was no match for him, so Lin Jiang had to stop him.
"Go away"
Chen Jianhong quickly released a spiritual beam, preparing to deflect Lin Jiang's flying sword.
"Puff"
However, Chen Jianhong's spiritual beam was instantly shattered, and the flying sword continued its course, flying towards Chen Jianhong once again.
Chen Jianhong was extremely annoyed. He didn't dare to engage in a fight with Lin Jiang, as they would both end up injured. If Chen Jianhong didn't do anything, there was a high chance he would be heavily wounded. So, he had no choice but to give up on Aurora falcon and use a shield to block Lin Jiang's flying sword.
Lin Jiang's flying sword shattered directly, turning into fragments that fell to the ground. He took out the flying sword once again. It was quite tiring to fight beyond his level, but unfortunately, he couldn't use any spiritual tools. Otherwise, he thought it would be good to buy and use one.
Chen Jianhong's attacking rhythm was disrupted, and Aurora falcon immediately launched an attack. Big Shadiao and Small Shadiao continued to emit a piercing screech, attempting to disturb Chen Jianhong's mind. Meanwhile, Zhang Ruifang broke free from Chen Jianhong's flying sword and flew towards him, engaging in close combat.
The two people were very fast, holding daggers and poking each other. After a moment, Chen Jianhong kicked Zhang Ruifang away, and Lin Jiang caught her in midair.
Zhang Ruifang had a few more wounds, and Chen Jianhong looked at the two wounds on his body with a dark face. He was actually injured.
"Go!"
Lin Jiang immediately gave orders to Big Shadiao and Small Shadiao to stop Chen Jianhong from attacking further.
Big Shadiao and Small Shadiao dove down, one on the left and one on the right, and their speed was extremely fast. They appeared next to Chen Jianhong in an instant.
"Bang!"
But the result was that Big Shadiao was directly knocked out, while Small Shadiao couldn't touch the opponent.
Chen Jianhong was really strong. Although Big Shadiao and Small Shadiao were unbeatable in speed, he managed to block them. This made Lin Jiang feel somewhat hopeless.
"Come again!"
Zhang Ruifang took a deep breath and charged towards Chen Jianhong again.
Zhang Ruifang showed off her agility, moving swiftly and unpredictably, alternating between left and right. Chen Jianhong did the same, and they engaged in a fast-paced battle.
"Boom!"
After a moment, Zhang Ruifang was once again sent flying backwards.
"One Sword Flying Immortal"
"Explosive Element Technique"
Lin Jiang immediately followed, protecting Zhang Ruifang. Otherwise, if Chen Jianhong attacked again, Zhang Ruifang would be in danger.
"How did you do it?"
Chen Jianhong looked at Lin Jiang in surprise. Using some secret techniques during the Qi Refining Period can temporarily rival the strength of the Building Foundation Period. However, these techniques come with a great cost. Normally, the side effects would render someone unable to move. Why was Lin Jiang unaffected?
"If you kill yourself, I will tell you."
"Hehe."
This time, Chen Jianhong targeted Lin Jiang. Despite Lin Jiang's powerful secret technique, it posed no threat to him. However, it was annoying, like a fly. Chen Jianhong decided to squash the fly before doing anything else.
Chen Jianhong was full of murderous intent, which Lin Jiang sensed early on. Lin Jiang immediately ran away, and called Small Shadiao at the same time. He quickly climbed onto Small Shadiao's back and took off into the sky.
Chen Jianhong was infuriated and prepared to fight in the air, but Zhang Ruifang once again pounced on him.
"Bang."
Lin Jiang realized that the advantage of high altitude was immediately evident. He took out his Qianque Crossbow and shot an arrow at Chen Jianhong.
Although the Qianque Crossbow couldn't break through Chen Jianhong's defenses, it made him lose focus because he couldn't guarantee that the next one wouldn't be a Qianque Crossbow.
"Circle around him, look for an opportunity."
Lin Jiang ordered Small Shadiao to fly in the sky around a hundred meters high, occasionally diving in an attacking posture. Small Shadiao's fighting instincts were even stronger than Lin Jiang's.
Chen Jianhong and Zhang Ruifang engaged in a fierce battle once again. Zhang Ruifang was once again sent flying and when she stood up, she was covered in blood and looked extremely terrifying. Chen Jianhong had acquired another wound.
This made Chen Jianhong extremely angry. He directed his anger towards Zhang Ruifang, ready to defeat her once and for all, even if it meant paying a certain price.
Just as Chen Jianhong was about to make a move, his face suddenly changed color. He wiped the fresh blood from his wound and saw that it had turned black and emitted a foul smell.
"You dare to poison me!"
"I may be last in the Poison Master Jia's class, but when it comes to using poison, I can rank in the top three."
Zhang Ruifang confidently said that the development of medicinal pills in the cultivation world far surpassed that of poisons. Even the assassin organization wasn't very enthusiastic about poisons because no matter how powerful they were, they couldn't compare to the miraculous healing effects of antidotes.
However, for higher-level cultivators in the Building Foundation Period, what powerful antidote could they afford? Using poison was Zhang Ruifang's strategy from the beginning. She coated her dagger with poison, which was her only chance to kill Chen Jianhong.
"You..."
Chen Jianhong scolded loudly and rushed to find an antidote. He always carried a antidote with him, but he wasn't sure if it would work, at least it could suppress the poison.
"Charge!"
At this moment, no one would give him a chance to take medicine. Lin Jiang immediately signaled Small Shadiao to dive, and Zhang Ruifang was the first to rush forward.
"Even if I'm poisoned, you can't kill me. You're not worthy."
Chen Jianhong shouted loudly, using his inner power to suppress the poison. He fought with Zhang Ruifang once again, but the poison still weakened him, and Zhang Ruifang had the upper hand.
"One Sword Flying Immortal"
"Explosive Element Technique"
Lin Jiang has also arrived. He wasn't a threat to Chen Jianhong before, but now that Chen Jianhong is poisoned, Lin Jiang's involvement is different.
"Ying..."
Small Shadiao was the first to make a move. With one strike, he directly scratched his face. Originally, he was aiming for his eyes, but he avoided the crucial hit.
Injured, Chen Jianhong went crazy again and caught hold of Zhang Ruifang. The two of them stabbed fiercely, using every move they had.
"Five Elements Spell, Iron Thorn."
Lin Jiang withdrew and then shouted loudly, throwing out over ten seeds of iron thorns. With a surge of spiritual energy, the iron thorns grew quickly in the wind, swiftly entangling Chen Jianhong's hands and feet.
This kind of Five Elements Spell was the basic spell for cultivators. It was originally ineffective in a battle, as cultivators wouldn't give you the time to get entangled. But now, it became the final straw that crushed Chen Jianhong.
Just as he was about to break free from the iron thorns, Zhang Ruifang found an opportunity. With one sword, she sealed his throat and Chen Jianhong, unwillingly, fell down.
"Quick, take this medicine."
Lin Jiang immediately rushed to Zhang Ruifang's side. She was already staggering.
"No need to waste it."
"Zhang Ruifang, you're silly! If you die, what will happen to Cao Ying?"
"I already used the medicine, but it didn't work. I used the Extreme Yang Pill. Even if I don't die today, I'll only have one more month to live."
Zhang Ruifang shook her head. She was no match for Chen Jianhong, they had a big difference in strength. So how could she fight him multiple times? It was because she took the Extreme Yang Pill. The pill was very powerful and could greatly enhance her abilities.
Dark Night gave Zhang Ruifang the pill for a mission, but she found out about its effects and chose not to take it. Instead, she lied that she sold the pill to get money for the mission.
"There's no need, we can wear him out."
Lin Jiang's feelings were very complicated at the moment. He didn't know how to express his current emotions.
Zhang Ruifang shook her head. If she didn't fight with all her might, she wouldn't be able to wear out Chen Jianhong. Instead, he would overpower her. She felt that Lin Jiang didn't understand the vast difference between the Building Foundation Period.
"I'll go and bring Cao Ying back, so you can see her one last time."
"No, don't let her see me like this."
Zhang Ruifang let out a cry of surprise. She knew how she looked now, all disheveled and scary. She had always been mean to Cao Ying, and she didn't want to leave a bad impression on Cao Ying in the end.
