Volume 1: Ghosts of the Underworld Chapter 21: Cai Guozhong's Resistance

  All around, countless rustling sounds came, and then one by one, black and terrifying spiders, centipedes, scorpions crawled out, in the tens of thousands, several times more than before, and their heads were even bigger. Among them, there were also many unknown small creatures with deadly venom, including the black widow spider.

  "How did you summon these things? How do you know this place?" Chen Long's face was solemn, his two eyes gleaming with intensity. "Could it be that the hidden evil spirit is helping you? Is your ability also improved by its help?"

  "Cai Guozhong" sneered: "As long as I can kill you, even if I only have a weak consciousness left, the great master will help me recover to my peak state, hehe."

  As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand and countless insects swarmed towards Chen Long. Chen Long pointed with one hand, and a small transparent barrier just wrapped around him, then calmly took out a paper package and a willow branch from his pocket.

  "Did you think this would be enough to stop me?" "Cai Guozhong" let out a cold snort, commanding the poison to start tearing at the transparent barrier. The transparent membrane was torn apart by the poison's attack, quickly rippling open like water waves, and it wouldn't be long before it broke through.

  Chen Long smiled and opened the paper package, making a small hole with his middle finger. He dripped a few drops of fresh blood onto the powder inside, then flicked his fingers, and a strange scene unfolded. The powder in the package seemed to be drawn out, moving under Chen Long's command like a long snake, rapidly swirling around his body.

  In the instant that the transparent membrane shattered, countless powders covered the sky and welcomed the rushing poisonous insects. It was seen that after being stained with powder, the insect's body suddenly became stiff, and then "crackling" a few times, fell into the grass, and had already died.

  "What's this?" The residual soul controlling Cai Guozhong's body exclaimed, his facial expression changing several times, becoming somewhat shocked and uncertain.

  "Pffft, Chen Long said disdainfully: 'Although it's a bit cruel, there's no other way. Little ghost, even if your strength has increased, your insight hasn't grown much! You can't even recognize the simplest magic, I'm ashamed for you!'"

  Although he said so, Chen Long had already prepared his strongest magic. After all, his mastery of the witchcraft was not very good, and the powder that restrained the poisonous insects had been used up. If he couldn't win in a short period of time, when the opponent summoned the poisonous insects again, the situation would become desperate, and even unfavorable to himself.

  "Mr. Cai, I know your consciousness is still there, and now I'm going to eliminate it. Try not to let it completely control the body's autonomy." Chen Long said calmly, and a Cyan Spirit Arrow was released at the same time. Because the Cyan Spirit Arrow was a white light energy, it was hard to detect in daylight, so until the arrow shot right in front of him, the residual soul only reacted then.

  In a hurry to dodge, the remnant soul was shocked to find that its control over the body had weakened significantly. Although it could still move, its speed had slowed down considerably. As a result, this arrow of the Azure Spirit struck "Cai Guozhong" heavily under Chen Long's control, leaving Chen Long stunned and then overjoyed.

  "Rooooaaaar!" The residual soul let out a loud roar, and Cai Guozhong's body, which was being controlled, had its eyes turn blood red, like a ferocious beast. "I'll die, but your body will also be destroyed! Stop now, just kill him, and I'll return your body to you!"

  Chen Long was shocked and hastily spoke out, "Don't listen to it! If it doesn't die, Yin Rou and the others will definitely die too. Now, the only way to save everyone is for us two to join forces and eliminate it!"

  As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Long's face turned ruthless, and with a flick of his wrist, the willow branch shot up, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. The willow branch seemed to be supported by an invisible hand, hovering above Cai Guozhong's head. Then, Chen Long quickly began reciting a long incantation.

  The remaining soul was horrified to discover that as the willow branch was raised, it could no longer escape from Cai Guozhong's control. What was even more terrifying was that it began to lose control of this body, and the opponent's recitation of the incantation made it feel a mortal danger.

  "No!" It let out a loud roar, surprisingly not coming from Cai Guozhong's mouth, but directly from its soul, "I'd rather die than be a scapegoat!"

  Chen Long heard this and chanted his incantation even faster.

  Not far from Cai Guozhong, four or five deep black spiders flashed out. The residual soul "yakked" and laughed strangely, stretched out his hand and beckoned, those few spiders arrived in front of him: "Who let you dare to resist me! Let's die together!"

  At this time, a bolt of lightning appeared from Chen Long's hand, and the powerful Five Elements Divine Thunder followed Chen Long's finger, striking Cai Guozhong's body! At the same time, those few spiders also bit fiercely on Cai Guozhong's body.

  A burst of lightning struck Cai Guozhong's body, but strangely, his body was not charred by the electricity. Instead, he shuddered and fell to the ground, soft and limp.

  Chen Long's figure suddenly appeared in front of Cai Guozhong, and he stretched out his hand to hold the trembling Cai Guozhong.

  "Hold on, there's an antidote at the guide's place." Chen Long said slowly, staring at Cai Guozhong's dim eyes, with tears welling up in his own. He was rarely moved, but Cai Guozhong's strength had still touched him. What kind of person was this! To be able to resist a residual soul like this, it took willpower and courage, but most importantly, he had risked his life to make the residual soul lose control of his body in a short time, allowing Chen Long to cast his strongest spell to blast the residual soul away. At that time, Chen Long only wanted him to struggle to distract the residual soul's attention, never expecting that he would actually succeed.

  Even if there is an antidote now, Cai Guozhong has already reached the edge of soul flying and ghost scattering, and it's too late to save him.

  "Cough...cough." Cai Guozhong coughed up a mouthful of dark red blood, "I...am...a...man!"

  "Right! You're a real man!" Chen Long said firmly.

  "Help... me... take care of Yin Rou, if possible, bring her out alive!" Cai Guozhong begged, looking into Chen Long's eyes.

  "I will." Chen Long sighed, "You're indeed a man!"

  Cai Guozhong smiled with relief, his eyes grew even dimmer, but he grasped Chen Long's hand more tightly. After a long time, he let go and was gone completely.

  "Don't worry, I'll try my best." Chen Long muttered, his eyes more determined than ever.

  Before this, Chen Long only had a hatred for the murderer and evil spirits, wanting to eliminate them. But after this incident, Chen Long's mindset completely changed.

  Cruel and mad emotions gradually took over his heart, his eyes became sharp and more ruthless.

  Just you wait! I'll make sure you're completely destroyed!