Chapter 183: The Terrifying Poison Fire
A regular fire centipede isn’t much to worry about; it’s just your average toxic creature.
But the six-winged fire centipede? Now that’s a different story.
Especially this one bursting up from the ground.
This thing is definitely on par with the pinnacle powers of humanity.
When Xiao Yang saw this six-winged fire centipede, he was also taken aback.
This centipede was absolutely not weaker than the Fire Lin Beast or Ice-Bound Profound Python he had subdued.
And those six wings of its? When they flapped, they unleashed a monstrous toxic fire.
Yep, that’s right—this guy’s flames are poisonous, and they’re extremely deadly.
Even a martial expert at the Divine Martial Realm would get charred to bits by this toxic fire.
At this moment, the six-winged fire centipede burst forth from the underground, flapping its wings as it unleashed waves of toxic flame sweeping toward the Heavenly Medical Sect disciples nearby.
The disciples of the Heavenly Medical Sect immediately lost their cool.
Even Tang Chen was forced to retreat, trying to dodge the incoming toxic fire.
Tang Qingshan wanted to step in and save those disciples.
But amidst the sea of flames, the six-winged fire centipede lunged directly at him.
Tang Qingshan waved his hands, sending icy glimmers of light shooting from his sleeves towards the charging centipede.
That was the Heavenly Medical Sect’s secret technique, Sleeve Flying Needle.
The Qingyang Sword Sect cultivates sword techniques, enabling their experts to transform their weapons into flying swords, capable of decapitating foes from a hundred yards away.
Even greater sword masters can split mountains, sever rivers, slay demons, and eradicate evil with one sword.
And the Sword Saints, perfectly in tune with the heavens, can cut down stars with a single stroke.
But Tang Qingshan practiced the sleeve needle.
Compared to flying swords, Tang Qingshan’s flying needles are much harder to defend against.
The six-winged fire centipede was over two meters long, massive in size, leaving nowhere for it to escape from Tang Qingshan’s needles.
However, as the needles struck the six-winged fire centipede, they completely bounced off.
Those needles, capable of drilling through rock and gold, couldn’t even pierce the red exoskeleton of the fire centipede.
At that moment, the six-winged fire centipede, ready to unleash its toxic flames, lunged right in front of Tang Qingshan.
Meanwhile, the disciples of the Heavenly Medical Sect were getting annihilated.
They were instantly consumed by the oncoming wave of toxic fire.
Shrieks of agony erupted.
They collapsed onto the ground, writhing in pain, desperately trying to extinguish the flames enveloping them.
But that toxic fire burned whatever it touched.
Those poor Heavenly Medical Sect disciples soon lay motionless.
“This…”
Tang Chen was left dumbfounded by the scene.
On a distant hillside, Liu Qingyun and Ling Xian’er were equally shocked.
“I say, we should get out of here!”
Ling Xian’er tugged at Xiao Yang’s sleeve.
This six-winged fire centipede was terrifying beyond belief.
With their cultivation levels, if this centipede set its sights on them, they would end up like those disciples—turned to ashes!
Those disciples were simply incinerated.
At that moment, Tang Qingshan began dodging and weaving as he fought the six-winged fire centipede on the ancient alchemy sect ruins.
The six-winged fire centipede could fly in this Sacred Martial Forbidden Domain and was incredibly fast.
Despite its size, it was quite agile.
Tang Qingshan was desperately trying to evade the relentless pursuit of the six-winged fire centipede.
The sound of piercing needles filled the air as they whizzed through the void, emitting sharp whistling noises.
Tang Qingshan was on the lookout for a weakness in the six-winged fire centipede.
Seeing this, Xiao Yang smirked slightly, revealing a hint of amusement.
This centipede was no easy foe.
Tang Qingshan was only at the mid-level of the Divine Martial Realm.
Facing off against a six-winged fire centipede comparable to the pinnacle of the Divine Martial Realm? There was no way he could win.
And to top it off, the flames of the fire centipede were poisonous.
As the six-winged fire centipede moved, all the foliage it passed was instantly reduced to ash.
That toxic fire burned everything—stones were turned to dust as well.
“Run!”
While Tang Qingshan fought the six-winged fire centipede, he urgently shouted at Tang Chen.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Tang Chen turned and bolted.
His uncle was a mid-level Divine Martial Realm expert.
If he couldn’t handle this thing, was he supposed to stick around and wait for death?
“I’m going all out!”
Tang Qingshan bellowed, unleashing his full strength.
Countless thin, hair-like flying needles shot from his body, piercing toward the six-winged fire centipede from all directions.
Every spot Tang Qingshan regarded as a weak point on the centipede was targeted by the needles.
But all the needles were deflected away.
The six-winged fire centipede charged headlong at Tang Qingshan.
“Damn it!”
Tang Qingshan was sent reeling back.
“Boom!”
The six-winged fire centipede crashed into the spot where Tang Qingshan had just been standing.
Dust flew everywhere.
Taking advantage of this, Tang Qingshan shifted and fled.
The six-winged fire centipede took to the air, hot on his heels.
However, it didn’t chase for long before it turned back, diving into the cave and disappearing underground.
Seeing this, Xiao Yang couldn’t help but ponder.
In a previous life, the Heavenly Medical Sect had undoubtedly paid a hefty price to conquer the ancient alchemy sect’s underground realm!
Tang Chen, Tang Qingshan, and the others would surely return seeking assistance.
Within the underground realm of the ancient alchemy sect lay treasures they coveted.
“What do we do now?”
Liu Qingyun asked Xiao Yang.
“You three stay here and wait for me.”
Xiao Yang thought for a moment before replying.
“No way!”
Liu Qingyun shook his head.
“Exactly, that’s not happening!” Ling Xian’er echoed, shaking her own head.
“I need to go take a look. Are you coming with me?”
Xiao Yang fixed a serious gaze on them.
“We share blessings and we share calamities!”
Liu Qingyun nodded earnestly.
“Right!”
Ling Xian’er didn’t want to be left behind either.
In truth, they were curious about what lay underground.
“Plus, I’m the Sect Leader of Qingyun Sect, I know a bit about formations, I might be able to help!” Liu Qingyun said to Xiao Yang.
“You know formations?” Xiao Yang sized Liu Qingyun up, completely skeptical.
This old guy claims he knows about formations?
“Are you underestimating me?” Liu Qingyun was miffed.
“How could I dare underestimate you?” Though Xiao Yang said this, his face revealed a different story.
“I really do know a bit about formations,” Liu Qingyun insisted again.
“Got it, got it. Since you guys want to come, just be careful and don’t wander too far from me,” Xiao Yang said, then jumped straight down the hillside.
Liu Qingyun and Ling Xian’er followed closely behind.
Before long, they arrived at the cave entrance.
Xiao Yang stood beside the entrance, peering into the pitch-black abyss below, feeling the chilling winds blowing up from the depths.
Meanwhile, Liu Qingyun and Ling Xian’er examined the ashes scattered around the cave.
“What a fearsome toxic fire; everything on them has turned to dust!”
Liu Qingyun marveled.
He wanted to check if the deceased Heavenly Medical Sect disciples had left anything behind.
But lo and behold, there was nothing.
At that moment, Xiao Yang suddenly leaped forward, plunging directly into the black cave below.
