Chapter 914: Dog Brothers

He possessed only a small portion of the magic artifact. Kui Xing, however, controlled the majority of the tenth level.

The moment he finished speaking, Kui Xing sneered and casually activated the dilapidated pavilion in his palm. The next moment, the spatial barriers surrounding him instantly vanished. In their place, dozens of spatial barriers trapped Revered Cloudfire.

Kui Xing grinned ferociously, spitting out a bloody chain that shot towards Fairy Qianlan. The vast difference in their cultivation levels meant their strengths were not on the same plane. With a single clash, the blue lotus that flew from Fairy Qianlan's palm was shattered by the bloody chain. The chain, its momentum undiminished, fiercely pierced Fairy Qianlan's shoulder.

Fairy Qianlan grunted in pain, instantly manifesting flames in her palm to sever the chain. Yet, in that brief instant, she was alarmed to find that a full tenth of her vital essence had drained away! Waves of weakness assailed her.

Kui Xing licked his lips, a satisfied expression on his face. "Indeed, the vital essence of a human Nascent Soul cultivator is delicious," he mused. "Far more palatable than those minor Golden Core cultivators."

The grotesque wound on his abdomen rapidly healed, nourished by the vital essence. Even his burst eyeball regenerated at an eerie speed. Such was the characteristic of the Bloodthirsty Asura clan; as long as they had sufficient vital essence, even the most grievous injuries could be healed.

The Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets' expression turned grim. "You all must retreat," he commanded. "Don't make pointless sacrifices!"

If this Asura fiend had merely been at the Three-Aperture stage, their combined strength might have allowed them to contend. However, he controlled the spatial barriers of the tenth level. They had just witnessed how formidable that control was. He could separate them at will and defeat them individually. Forcing a confrontation, the ultimate outcome was foreseeable.

Revered Cloudfire, after painstakingly shattering numerous spatial barriers, returned to the Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets' side, his face grim. He glanced at Fairy Qianlan, whose face was slightly pale and aura considerably diminished. His heart was incredibly heavy.

"Don't hesitate! Go now!" the Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets declared resolutely.

Revered Cloudfire and Fairy Qianlan exchanged glances, their hearts still torn.

"Heh heh, if you wanted to leave just now, perhaps you still had a chance," Kui Xing chuckled playfully. "But having savored such delicious fresh blood, I no longer wish for you to leave."

Incredibly dense spatial barriers materialized behind them. Simply breaking through them would consume a vast amount of time. There was no time at all to reach the teleportation array.

Fairy Qianlan gritted her teeth. "It seems we have no other choice," she stated. "Stay close to each other to minimize the chance of being separated. If he dares to draw our blood, he'd better be prepared to lose his teeth!"

The Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets' eyes were grave. At this point, they could only fight with their backs against the wall!

Woof! Woof! Woof!

Just then, a cloud of dust billowed at the horizon, accompanied by dozens of earth-shattering barks.

Kui Xing couldn't help but chuckle. "It's the Twin-Headed Hellhounds," he remarked. "I must say, you lot are truly unlucky. It seems to be one misfortune after another. Dealing with just me is bad enough, but now a whole pack of Twin-Headed Hellhounds shows up too?"

Fairy Qianlan's already pale face became even whiter. A bitter taste filled her mouth. All her will to fight vanished. How could they possibly fight now?

She looked at the Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets, who shared her bitter expression, and pursed her lips slightly. "Yun Tianzhou, you've practically sealed my doom. Wouldn't it have been better if you had given me the True Spirit Blood sooner?"

The Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets cupped his hands. "My apologies, Junior Sister; I've failed you," he said. "I've dragged both you and Senior Brother into this."

Fairy Qianlan playfully chided, "So, how do you intend to compensate me?"

"Compensation?" The Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets looked at the encroaching, dark mass of Twin-Headed Hellhounds. Each one exuded monstrous ferocity. All were incredibly bloodthirsty. He couldn't help but offer a bitter smile. "My life is almost forfeit," he muttered. "What compensation could you possibly ask for now?"

Fairy Qianlan's red lips curved slightly, and she stepped closer. To the Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets' astonishment, she hooked one arm around his neck and spontaneously kissed him. "The regret from twenty years ago has been mended."

A faint smile graced Fairy Qianlan's usually severe face. Gazing at the still-stunned Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets, and hearing the thunderous roar of the encroaching beasts behind her, she kissed him again. She had already made her farewells, ready for death.

"Aunt Qianlan, Pavilion Master, what exactly are you two doing?"

That voice...

Fairy Qianlan parted her lips. She quickly turned her gaze towards the sound. Among the Twin-Headed Hellhounds, each as massive as a mountain, on the head of the foremost one, stood a man and a woman. The man was precisely that little rascal who had won her "Qianlan True Fire Art". At this moment, he stared in astonishment at her and the Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets, who were embracing.

Fairy Qianlan jumped in surprise. She quickly let go of the Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets. "You, don't misunderstand," she stammered.

Jiang Fan looked utterly bewildered. Wait. Wasn't Fairy Qianlan supposed to be at odds with the Pavilion Master? How was it that upon arriving at the tenth level, she was openly throwing herself into the Pavilion Master's arms? She even initiated a kiss!

He gazed at the Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets' handsome features and elegant demeanor. He instantly understood something. He gave a thumbs up. "The Pavilion Master is truly something," he said. "This disciple pales in comparison."

He and Consort Yunxia had a very long period of adjustment before they finally got together. The Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets, on the other hand, only needed one trip to the underworld. A Pavilion Master truly is a Pavilion Master. There was still much for him to learn.

Only then did the Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets react, feeling both exasperated and amused. To be ridiculed by his own disciple! He looked at Jiang Fan, standing amidst the pack of Twin-Headed Hellhounds, and said in surprise, "Jiang Fan, you and these Twin-Headed Hellhounds..."

Jiang Fan patted the dog's head beneath him. "These are all my brethren," he declared. The Twin-Headed Hellhound beneath him obligingly raised its heads and let out two barks.

Hearing this, the Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets' eyes brightened. Fairy Qianlan and Revered Cloudfire also felt a surge of secret excitement. Though they didn't know how Jiang Fan managed to control such a fierce pack of Twin-Headed Hellhounds, they were saved!

In contrast, Kui Xing had long lost his initial arrogance. His face turned considerably grim.

"You brat!" Kui Xing exclaimed in disbelief. "How could you possibly gain the recognition of this pack of Twin-Headed Hellhounds? These Twin-Headed Hellhounds were notoriously vicious creatures even within the Hell Realm! Even he, an Asura from the Hell Realm, wouldn't dare claim he could gain their approval. At best, he could only lessen their hostility. But Jiang Fan..."

"Want to know?" Jiang Fan asked, glancing at Fairy Qianlan's pale face. He instantly understood what Kui Xing had done. A chill spread through his eyes. "I'll burn paper offerings for you and tell you then! Tear him apart!"

Jiang Fan pointed a finger at Kui Xing from afar. The pack of Twin-Headed Hellhounds immediately bared their fangs, roaring as they charged.

Kui Xing's scalp tingled with dread, and he furiously exclaimed, "Jiang Fan! You jinx!!" He felt incredibly frustrated! When he first encountered Jiang Fan, he thought he had found a talent in the Dao of Thunder. Instead, he was led by Jiang Fan into the forbidden Tenth Level. He even ran into that Asura King and nearly lost his life!

Alright, those incidents were in the past. He was just out hunting, finding someone to feed on—surely that had nothing to do with Jiang Fan, right? But this brat had appeared again, and was even setting dogs on him! Was there ever such blatant bullying?

Jiang Fan snorted. "And you're still a bloodsucking leech! You even dared to suck the blood of our Pavilion Master's wife! Today, I'll tear you to shreds!"

Fairy Qianlan's face flushed, and she exclaimed in embarrassment and anger, "Who said I'm your Pavilion Master's wife? Don't spout nonsense!" She then glared furiously at Kui Xing. "This is all your fault, you damned bloodsucker!"

Condensing flames in both palms, she leaped forward, charging into battle. The Pavilion Master of Heavenly Secrets and Revered Cloudfire also made their move simultaneously. Over twenty Twin-Headed Hellhounds joined in, biting and tearing ferociously. Even with Kui Xing's Three-Aperture Nascent Soul strength, he couldn't withstand such a relentless group assault.