readytorunbook Chapter 1234 A Powerful Enemy Attacks, the Half-Saint of the Mo Family
Chapter 1234 A Powerful Enemy Attacks, the Half-Saint of the Mo Family
"Boss, protect Master! Something's wrong with this person, her gloves..."
While being held captive, Xiaoyao Pei struggled desperately, trying to convey information to Suixing. However, before she could finish speaking, Suixing squeezed her tightly, and the strange glove suddenly burst forth with a mysterious power, effectively silencing Xiaoyao Pei from saying anything.
Immediately afterwards, Xiaoyao Pei's struggles ceased, and she was quietly held in the old woman's hand.
She casually tossed it up and then caught it.
Throughout the entire process, the Xiaoyao Pendant remained motionless, as if it had become an inanimate object.
"A newly born artifact spirit, you dared to resist even after I captured you. If you weren't still somewhat valuable, I could erase your consciousness right now and turn you into a lifeless object."
The old woman chuckled and glanced contemptuously at Suixing.
Seeing that Sui Xing only looked wary and did not make any rash moves, the old woman said with some disappointment:
"I thought you would rush up for your companions without hesitation. Now that I see, no wonder you can teach people how to forge weapons. Your spiritual sense must be stronger than this little guy's, right?"
"Old hag, what do you want to do?" Suixing asked.
"What are you doing?" The old woman squinted at Gu Xiu. "Isn't it obvious? Of course, we're here to kill and steal your treasure."
The moment the words fell, several whooshing sounds suddenly rang out.
Several mechanical insects, about the size of bees, suddenly rushed towards Gu Xiu. The mantis mechanical beast that had attacked Gu Xiu earlier also moved in sync, rushing out from the side to kill Gu Xiu.
Her actions were extremely decisive, without the slightest hesitation from beginning to end.
However, Suixing had already anticipated her move. Almost the instant the old woman made her move, Suixing rapidly enlarged her body, transforming it into a giant black bowl that directly enveloped Gu Xiu.
"Clang clang clang...!"
Several loud explosions rang out, and Sui Xing's body trembled. However, he managed to block the attacks once again.
"Hmph, you think an uncontrolled magic weapon can stop me?" The old woman sneered. Then, with a flick of her wrist, a large number of mechanical insects appeared. However, these mechanical insects did not act immediately. Instead, they combined together and eventually transformed into a mechanical giant three zhang tall.
The giant had a metallic appearance and looked extremely fierce. The moment it formed, it raised its foot directly at the shattered star, intending to crush it on the spot.
"Senior, stop!"
Just then, a cry of surprise rang out, and a tortoise-shaped mechanical beast suddenly rushed out, landing in front of Shattered Star and immediately blocking the mechanical giant's feet.
"Kakaka..."
A sound like grinding teeth came from behind. Upon closer inspection, the turtle-shaped mechanical beast's body was rapidly deformed under the kick, and some parts were even broken. Fortunately, it was not completely crushed, thus blocking the giant's kick.
The old woman's face immediately filled with anger as she glared at Zhao Jijiu and demanded, "Zhao Ci, how dare you stop me?"
The old woman's status was clearly not low. Even Zhao Ci, the head of the Mo Family Temple in Wuwei City, had to bow carefully and say, "This junior did not mean to obstruct you, but Senior Suixing and Fellow Daoist Gu are friends of our Mo Family Temple..."
"Friends?" The old woman laughed, her laughter filled with disdain. "You mean, you've become friends with a magical artifact?"
"All things have a spirit, and the accomplished are the first. Senior Shattered Star is not an ordinary magic weapon, but a living senior. These past few days, he has been answering our questions at the Mo Family Temple, giving us the possibility to make further progress on the path of divinity. Therefore, he is a friend."
"I think you've gone mad, actually treating a human's magical artifact as a friend." The old woman seemed to have heard a huge joke, and once again commanded the mechanical giant.
"senior……!"
Zhao Jijiu panicked and was about to stop him again, but the moment he spoke, a sharp edge was pressed against his neck. It was the same mantis mechanical beast from before, which had appeared behind Zhao Jijiu at some point.
The old woman spoke softly, "I advise you to think carefully before you speak. Have you forgotten the rules set by the Grand Master?"
"But……"
"Tell me, what are the rules set by the Grand Master?"
“This…” Zhao Jijiu trembled all over, his face full of anxiety, but he still said, “The tools of the world are merely tools, not people. Tools can be controlled, but not befriended.”
"It seems you haven't forgotten this rule. Remember it: a tool is always just a means to an end. It should only be used and never treated as a person, or sooner or later it will turn on you. Now that you have fallen into demonic possession, if you still cannot wake up in time, even if you hold the position of chief priest, I have the right to kill you on the spot!"
These words carried a chilling intent, so cold that even Zhao Jijiu couldn't utter a word.
Seeing this, the old woman was very satisfied. She waved her hand at the giant, and the mechanical giant immediately stopped hesitating and brought his raised right foot down hard again.
But this time.
"Bang!"
The tortoise-shaped mechanical beast remained, still fiercely protecting Sui Xing. Seeing this, the old woman flew into a rage, her gaze turning menacing as she looked at Zhao Jijiu:
"Do you really think I wouldn't dare kill you?"
"Senior, the Grand Master's order is to bring Senior Shattered Star into Treasure City, not to harm him. You mustn't do this!"
"You used the Grand Master's Token to exploit a loophole?"
"I am simply stating the facts."
"Ridiculous." The old woman sneered, "This magic weapon has an owner. If you want to take it away, you must kill its owner to break the bond. If I kill its owner now, I will still be fulfilling the task assigned by the Grand Master."
"Bang~!"
As he said this, the giant took another step, and the turtle-shaped mechanical beast instantly shattered on the spot, turning into a pile of debris, which the giant casually picked up and threw aside like trash.
This scene turned Zhao Jijiu's face pale.
The old woman spoke coldly: "You're clever enough to try and find a loophole, but unfortunately, you've misplaced your intelligence. This is your last chance. If there's a second chance... you really will die."
This time, the giant raised his foot for the third time.
In order to completely shatter the protection of the shattered star, a terrifying power even surged from the giant's body. Before the kick even landed, it caused ripples to appear on the shattered star's hard body, like the surface of water being blown by a breeze.
Zhao Jijiu witnessed this scene, his fists clenched tightly, his eyes filled with resentment.
Just as the kick was about to land, a determined look flashed in Zhao Jijiu's eyes. He immediately waved his hand to command the other mechanical beasts to come forward and help.
But that's it.
"Phew~!"
A sharp sound of something cutting through the air suddenly came, and the next moment, the sharp edge of a long sword pierced through the old woman's chest!
It’s the Sword of Crossing Immortals!
It rushed back and immediately attacked from behind, killing the old woman!
Little Swordsman, having done a great service, immediately cheered excitedly: "Ugly monster, old hag, you dare to hit my master and boss, I'll tear you to pieces!"
But the next moment, the old woman, whose heart he had pierced, suddenly reached out and grabbed the blade of the Immortal-Crossing Sword. The Immortal-Crossing Sword was startled and hurriedly tried to retreat, but found that the blade that had pierced the other's body seemed to suddenly move, wedging itself firmly inside.
Fortunately.
The Immortal Crossing Sword was, after all, Gu Xiu and Sui Xing's masterpiece, with its sharpness at its peak. Just before the gloved hand was about to grab it, it forcefully stirred and finally escaped from the opponent's body, landing in front of Sui Xing.
But looking at the old woman again, it was discovered that she was not a mortal, but rather a body made up of a bunch of mechanical parts. The sword that crossed the Immortal Sword did not pierce her heart at all, because she did not even have a heart!
"Wow, boss, this old hag is a monster!" Du Xianjian exclaimed in astonishment, turning to Sui Xing beside him.
Given Sui Xing's cheeky nature, she should have said something sarcastic at this moment, but unexpectedly, Sui Xing didn't say anything. She just quietly protected Gu Xiu, her large, magical eyes fixed on the big foot falling from above.
This time, no one helped Shattered Star.
Although the Immortal Crossing Sword wanted to stab the mechanical giant immediately, it never expected that the mechanical giant seemed to possess some kind of special power, which stopped the Immortal Crossing Sword the moment it made contact.
Suddenly, he lost all consciousness and was kicked away.
And that kick.
Finally, it landed squarely on the shattered star.
"Bang~!"
A deafening explosion erupted, and the terrifying aftershocks caused the entire craftsman's workshop to collapse and turn into ruins on the spot!