Chapter 2604: Optimistic and Upbeat Wang Yi'er

At the same time, the centipede's phantom sprayed out a golden light, which transformed into a golden thundercloud a hundred li in size, filled with countless golden electric arcs.

A rumble of thunder echoed, and thousands of thick golden lightning bolts struck, successively landing on the yellow light barrier. The yellow light barrier twisted and deformed, its spiritual light dimming.

"Quickly inject spiritual power into the formation plate; it won't escape that easily," Wang Yi'er said in a deep voice. This Sky Sand Demon Extermination Formation was a sixth-tier formation, capable of both offense and defense.

Bai Yuqi could set up sixth-tier defensive formations using raw materials. However, refining a formation into formation flags and plates required cooperation from multiple clan members and the collection of materials. After Bai Yuqi advanced to the Void Refinement stage, she collaborated with several artifact refiners to create three sets of sixth-tier defensive formations. All of them were deployed at important family strongholds. After the large-scale beast tide, these three sixth-tier defensive formations were damaged, and the artifact refiners and formation masters had not yet fully repaired them.

This Sky Sand Demon Extermination Formation, with its offensive and defensive capabilities, would have no problem containing a sixth-tier demonic insect for a period.

With a deafening roar, the formation eye guarded by Wang Yi'er and the other two was subjected to a fierce attack from the sixth-tier Thunderfire Centipede. The surface of the yellow light barrier indented, and its spiritual light dimmed. The yellow formation plates in the hands of Wang Yi'er and his companions emitted a shrill screech, their spiritual light flickering incessantly.

As the Thunderfire Centipede fiercely attacked the yellow light barrier, countless yellow light spots emerged from the void, transforming into massive yellow boulders that hurled towards the centipede. However, before they could get within a hundred zhang of the Thunderfire Centipede, they were shattered into dust by dense golden electric arcs.

A series of deafening explosions rang out, and the yellow light barrier continued to flicker.

In the distance, a dazzling silver lightning flared across the horizon, revealing a shimmering phantom of a giant. Thunder continuously rumbled in the distance, and airwaves rolled.

The Thunderfire Centipede seemed terrified; its body glowed brightly, emitting countless golden electric arcs. It opened its gaping maw and unleashed a thick crimson flame that struck the yellow light barrier. Simultaneously, the centipede's phantom spewed a thick golden lightning bolt.

A tremendous roar erupted, and the yellow light barrier's spiritual light faded. Dense red claws struck the yellow light barrier, tearing open a gash.

"Oh no, the Thunderfire Centipede has escaped!" Wang Yi'mei's face instantly changed. She transformed into a streak of light and fled through the air.

The next moment, several small cracks appeared on the yellow formation plates held by Wang Yi'er and Wang Yi'xin, and the Thunderfire Centipede flew out through the opening.

Wang Yi'er reacted swiftly, conjuring a blue-glowing orb. He cast a spell into it, and the blue orb transformed into a thick blue water barrier, enveloping both him and Wang Yi'xin.

The Thunderfire Centipede spewed a massive crimson flame that engulfed Wang Yi'er and Wang Yi'xin. Its sharp claws plunged into the crimson flames, and with a muffled thud, Wang Yi'er and Wang Yi'xin were sent flying backward, both simultaneously spitting out a mouthful of blood.

A thick golden lightning bolt descended from the sky, striking towards them.

"Yi'xin, be careful!" Wang Yi'er instinctively pushed Wang Yi'xin away. At the same time, his body glowed brightly with blue light, and a blue barrier materialized around him, protecting his entire body.

A peal of thunder rang out, and blinding golden lightning enveloped Wang Yi'er's figure. Thunder rumbled, and the light from the lightning intensified greatly.

As the Thunderfire Centipede attempted to unleash another divine ability, a dazzling silver lightning glowed, revealing Wang Mengbin's figure. Wang Mengbin rubbed his hands together, and countless silver electric arcs surged forth, heading directly for the Thunderfire Centipede. Simultaneously, a shimmering silver giant's phantom appeared above his head. The giant's phantom opened its mouth and spat out a silver lightning bolt, striking the Thunderfire Centipede.

A tremendous explosion echoed, and dazzling silver lightning engulfed the Thunderfire Centipede's figure.

A whooshing sound pierced the air as dense golden light descended from the sky, merging into the silver lightning, followed by muffled "clanging" sounds. A streak of crimson firelight appeared a hundred li away, revealing the Thunderfire Centipede's figure.

Wang Mengbin let out a cold snort. With a gentle flap of his Thunder Roc Wings, he transformed into a streak of silver lightning and vanished.

At that moment, the lightning dispersed. Wang Yi'er lay in a smoking crater, his face pale, his aura weak. Black smoke rose from his body, and his arm was charred black. Had Wang Mengbin not arrived in time and had he not possessed defensive treasures, he would have perished.

Wang Yi'xin flew over, tears glistening in her eyes. "Brother Yi'er, are you alright?" Wang Yi'xin asked, her face full of concern.

"Just a flesh wound, nothing serious," Wang Yi'er said with a grin, trying to sound nonchalant, though he felt an unbearable stinging pain throughout his body.

"You're still smiling? At a time like this, you're still smiling!" If Wang Yi'er hadn't pushed her away, her injuries would have been severe too.

"Whether you're happy or unhappy, time still passes. Why not be happy? If you're happy, your injuries might heal faster," Wang Yi'er said optimistically. He then changed his tone, adding, "Don't cry. Give me a smile. You're making it seem like I'm about to die."

Hearing this, Wang Yi'xin burst into laughter through her tears.

At this moment, Wang Yi'mei also arrived. Seeing Wang Yi'er lying on the ground, she felt a surge of relief, fortunate that she had fled quickly, otherwise it would have been her lying there.

Bai Yuqi and Wang Zongque flew out from the formation. Bai Yuqi asked about the circumstances, and Wang Yi'xin truthfully recounted the events.

Truth be told, Wang Yi'mei wasn't wrong. When the Thunderfire Centipede broke through the formation, one couldn't simply stand there and resist to the death. Life was paramount. One could only say that Wang Yi'er had bad luck.

"Heal well," Bai Yuqi instructed, taking out a white porcelain bottle and handing it to Wang Yi'er.

"Thank you, Ancestor Yuqi," Wang Yi'er chuckled. "I reckon I'll recover very soon."

"You're quite optimistic," Bai Yuqi praised. Any other clan member, suffering such severe injuries, wouldn't be able to stay so cheerful.

"Zongque, watch over them. I'm going to find my husband," Bai Yuqi instructed.

"No need, I'm back," Wang Mengbin's voice chimed in.

A burst of silver lightning lit up, revealing Wang Mengbin's figure.

"Yi'er, are you seriously hurt? Take the pills to heal your injuries and rest well for a while," Wang Mengbin said, looking at Wang Yi'er.

"Thank you for your concern, Ancestor Mengbin. It's nothing serious. After a period of recuperation, I'll be able to follow you on missions again," Wang Yi'er said with a laugh, as if nothing had happened.

"Ancestor Mengbin, how did two sixth-tier Thunderfire Centipedes appear here? Before this, even fifth-tier demonic beasts were rare. Could they have escaped from somewhere else?" Wang Yi'miao asked curiously, noting that demonic beasts also migrate.

"I'm not sure. You all stay here; I'll go take a look," Wang Mengbin said. With that, he transformed into a burst of silver lightning and vanished.

In a dry, stuffy underground cave, a dazzling silver lightning flared in the void, revealing Wang Mengbin's figure.

This location was over a thousand zhang beneath the surface, and its entrance was extremely well-hidden. Had they not received intelligence, no one would have discovered these two sixth-tier Thunderfire Centipedes.

Wang Mengbin raised an eyebrow. He casually unleashed two enormous silver lightning orbs, striking the stone wall.

With a deafening roar, the stone wall shattered into pieces, and large quantities of rubble tumbled down, revealing some golden specks of light.

Wang Mengbin observed carefully and recognized the material: Gold Flame Stone, a fifth-tier artifact refining material found in volcanic regions. It was no wonder, considering there was once an active volcano in the Broken Cloud Mountains that had erupted lava. Even with a Gold Flame Stone ore vein, it was impossible for two Thunderfire Centipedes to be born there naturally. There must be something else.