Chapter 249: Pan Sheng Seeks Help

Wang Changsheng's Water Spirit Root sensitivity now measured seventy-eight, significantly accelerating his cultivation of water and ice spells. "Go," he commanded.

As Wang Changsheng's command fell, countless white ice needles shot towards the blue demon wolves below.

Wang Ruyan summoned her Azure Lotus Pipa. Her jade-like fingers swiftly glided across the strings, producing a rapid pipa melody. A large volley of azure wind blades flew out, followed closely by an azure sound wave.

Screams rang out as over a dozen first-tier demon wolves were pierced through by the dense white ice needles, collapsing into pools of blood.

A large area of azure wind blades then penetrated the bodies of over a dozen first-tier demon wolves. Some were sliced into several pieces, while others had their legs severed, bleeding profusely.

Seizing this opportunity, Pan Sheng controlled four azure flying swords and slew several first-tier demon wolves.

The Two-Headed Wolf King watched its companions fall one after another, its eyes instantly turning red. It let out a roar and lunged at Pan Sheng.

Its speed was immense. Pan Sheng's four azure flying swords struck its body, leaving only a few shallow white marks.

Simultaneously, five low-tier second-tier demon wolves also charged at Pan Sheng.

Unable to harm Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan in mid-air, they shifted their target to Pan Sheng.

"No! Fellow Daoist Wang, help me!"

Pan Sheng was terrified out of his wits. Disregarding his dignity, he urgently cried out for help. How could he withstand a high-tier second-tier demon wolf combined with five low-tier second-tier demon wolves?

A deafening dragon roar echoed as a gigantic white ice dragon descended from the sky. It spewed a large cloud of white frigid air, instantly turning the five low-tier second-tier demon wolves into ice sculptures upon contact.

The white ice dragon's claws swiped towards the Wolf King. The Wolf King reacted quickly, leaping up to dodge. As soon as it landed, a long tail shot towards it, striking its body accurately. The Wolf King was immediately sent flying backward.

The Wolf King crashed to the ground. Before it could stand up, a swathe of azure mist descended from the sky, enveloping its body and rendering it immobile. Seizing this opportunity, the white ice dragon spewed a white light beam, which instantly struck the Wolf King. The Wolf King visibly transformed into an ice sculpture.

A rapid pipa melody sounded, and several massive azure wind blades flew over, shattering the ice sculpture.

Wang Changsheng formed a hand seal, and the white ice dragon transformed back into a white banner, rapidly shrinking and flying back into his sleeve, disappearing from sight.

The Profound Ice Banner—or rather, the Ice Dragon Banner—had its power greatly increased after being upgraded to a high-grade magical artifact and incorporating the essence of a high-tier second-tier ice dragon. Wang Changsheng's significant expenditure on materials to elevate it to high-grade was not in vain.

Seeing Wang Changsheng and his wife easily kill the high-tier second-tier Wolf King, Pan Sheng felt a mix of shock and fear. A layer of cold sweat appeared on his forehead. He was shocked by their strength and feared that Wang Changsheng might kill him for his treasures.

"Fellow Daoist Pan, can you now tell us the location of the Jade Luo Flower?" Wang Ruyan looked at Pan Sheng, her tone calm.

Pan Sheng shivered, then hastily replied, "It's in a valley about two hundred li to the east. There's a large lake near the valley, making it very easy to identify. I swear it's true."

"Your business here is done. You should leave quickly! We saved you once, but we won't save you a second time."

Pan Sheng felt as if he had received a great pardon. He thanked them, slapped a defensive talisman onto himself, summoned his flying magical artifact, and flew into the distance, constantly keeping an eye on Wang Changsheng and his wife, afraid that Wang Changsheng might change his mind.

Wang Changsheng allowed Pan Sheng to leave, then took out a soul-gathering bottle and collected the demon wolf corpses from the ground. The beast hides could be used by Wang Ruyan to refine blank talismans, the essence souls for artifact refining, the demon cores for alchemy, and the beast meat could be utilized.

After processing the demon wolf materials, Wang Changsheng formed a hand seal, and the Blue Lotus Boat flew eastward.

About half an hour later, the Blue Lotus Boat landed in a narrow valley. At the end of the valley was a cave entrance several zhang wide, completely obscured by a large patch of azure vines. Without careful observation, it would be truly difficult to spot.

Wang Changsheng released an ape puppet to walk ahead, while he and Wang Ruyan followed behind.

The cave twisted and turned. After walking several hundred steps, they turned left for over a hundred steps and reached the end. A vast grotto appeared before Wang Changsheng and his wife.

In the upper-left corner of the grotto grew three purple flowers, about a foot tall, with slightly curved stems. These were indeed Jade Luo Flowers: two four-hundred-year-old ones and one three-hundred-year-old one.

In the upper-right corner was a two-headed crow, several zhang tall, covered entirely in vibrant red feathers. Judging by its aura, it was a high-tier second-tier Fire Crow.

The Two-Headed Flaming Crow's mate had just been killed by Pan Sheng. Upon seeing Wang Changsheng and his wife, the Flaming Crow was enraged. It spread its wings, took flight, and lunged towards them. It vigorously flapped its wings, and dozens of crimson fireballs flashed out, hurtling towards Wang Changsheng and his wife.

Wang Ruyan calmly took out her Azure Lotus Pipa. A cold glint flashed in her eyes as her jade-like fingers swiftly swept across the pipa strings. A misty azure sound wave surged forth, and the dozens of crimson fireballs flickered wildly and extinguished upon contact with the sound wave. The Two-Headed Flaming Crow opened its mouth and spewed a thick crimson flame, which struck the azure sound wave, erupting in a large wave of air and rolling flames.

Wang Changsheng flicked his sleeve, and the Ice Dragon Banner flew out. He struck it with a hand seal, and his internal magical power furiously poured into it. The Ice Dragon Banner spun rapidly, transforming into a white banner about a zhang long, with a lifelike dragon embroidered on its surface. After the banner surface brightened considerably, the Ice Dragon Banner blurred, transforming into a gigantic white ice dragon, its scales formidable, and it lunged at the Two-Headed Flaming Crow, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws.

The Two-Headed Flaming Crow vigorously flapped its wings, making loud "whooshing" sounds, and a large mass of red feathers flew from its body, striking the white ice dragon one after another. Simultaneously, both of its heads each spewed a thick crimson flame, also striking the white ice dragon. The dense red feathers struck the white ice dragon, but it remained unharmed. The crimson flames rapidly spread, but soon, white frigid air emanated from the white ice dragon's body, extinguishing the rolling flames.

The white ice dragon and the Two-Headed Flaming Crow fought fiercely. Relying on its powerful physique and massive size, the white ice dragon gradually gained the upper hand. Wang Changsheng seized a momentary opening in the Two-Headed Flaming Crow's defense. He flashed the Azure Light Mirror, and a large swathe of azure mist shot out, accurately enveloping the Two-Headed Flaming Crow.

The Two-Headed Flaming Crow was instantly frozen in mid-air, unable to move.

A rapid pipa melody sounded, and several gigantic wind blades flew out from the Azure Lotus Pipa. In a flash, they reached the Two-Headed Flaming Crow and severed its two heads.

Wang Changsheng beckoned to the white ice dragon, which transformed back into a white banner, rapidly shrunk, and flew back into his sleeve, disappearing from sight.

Wang Ruyan quickly walked to the Jade Luo Flowers and carefully dug out all three plants. Wang Changsheng, meanwhile, collected the Two-Headed Flaming Crow's corpse.

After exiting the cave, Wang Changsheng summoned the Blue Lotus Boat, carrying the two of them towards Phoenix Flight Valley.