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Chapter 987: Chapter 540: Slay

Jin Kai was contemplating how to deal with Li Shiming, not expecting that Li Shiming, who was known for his alchemy in the Beishu Continent, would have grown to such an extent over the years.

A Nascent Soul Thunder Cultivator who can unleash the power of Heavenly Thunder, such an existence is an elite cultivator in any great sect.

He somewhat regretted not attempting to escape the moment he discovered the ambush, instead of initiating the attack.

He was a bit overconfident, mainly because this place was very close to the Dongqi Continent, which made him feel secure.

As long as he manages to send out a message, he believes that cultivators from Skywalk Trading Company would immediately come to aid.

Had it been in a more distant place, given his serious injuries, he would not have been so careless.

Li Shiming’s choice of the ambush distance was too precise; it was right at the entrance to the range of the Continent Communication Array of Dongqi, precisely when cultivators are most relaxed.

”Master Li, I am willing to swear by my inner demons and offer a portion of my soul for you to control. Would you spare me?” Jin Kai asked through gritted teeth.

As a cultivator, he didn’t want to become Li Shiming’s servant. He possessed a secret technique that could bypass the effects of oaths, and even contracts he could tear apart at some loss.

What he needed was time; as long as Li Shiming released this Heaven and Earth Net Restriction, he hoped to escape with his life.

Begging for mercy now was nothing; in the future, he would have plenty of opportunities to deal with Li Shiming.

”I dare not trust you!” Li Shiming replied blandly.

Taking advantage of Jin Kai’s distraction, the Golden Corpse Black Shield suddenly launched an attack.

Jin Kai sensed an anomaly in the Golden Corpse Black Shield, just as Li Shiming emitted a bolt of lightning, forcing him to use his golden ruler magical artifact for defense.

He never expected the Golden Corpse Black Shield’s speed to be so terrifying. As soon as he sensed the anomaly, the shield’s attack had already landed on him.

His defensive spell trembled; although it wasn’t breached, it was undoubtedly unpleasant.

The Golden Corpse Black Shield struck and withdrew immediately, not giving Jin Kai a chance to retaliate.

Just as Jin Kai sensed the shield moving beyond his attack range, expressing impotent rage, the Golden Corpse Nanming also acted.

Its speed was still insurmountable, preventing Jin Kai from defending in time. He almost couldn’t resist manifesting his Nascent Soul Dharma Form, but he still held back.

The Nascent Soul Dharma Form was his last resort; once used, it must be a killing blow, leaving no chance for Li Shiming.

The Golden Corpse Nanming also struck and retreated. Unlike the shield’s attack, the corpse’s assault left a flame that continually burned at Jin Kai’s defenses.

The Golden Corpse Nanming wielded the ’Nanming Leaving Fire’ divine skill; despite the environmental suppression, its power remained immense, especially when executed at close range, like a maggot on the bone.

Jin Kai felt his defensive spell was severely weakened after two consecutive attacks; the Golden Corpse Black Shield’s previous attack held the power akin to a Nascent Soul Early Stage Practitioner utilizing a Nascent Soul Dharma Form.

This time, the attack was the ’Nanming Leaving Fire’ divine skill, bringing his defensive spell to its limits.

To prevent unexpected situations, he waved his hand to actively remove his defensive spell, preparing to cast a new one for himself.

Just as he dispelled his defensive spell, the Illusion Spirit Dragon, waiting for this chance, bit his leg.

The Illusion Spirit Dragon’s invisibility vanished upon biting Jin Kai’s leg as it retreated through a veil of mist; Li Shiming timely emitted a bolt of lightning, thwarting Jin Kai’s impulse to pursue.

From the beginning of the battle, the entire process was calculated by the natal magic artifact, IBMz15.

Since the opponent was a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner, Li Shiming deployed all of his available battle strength.

The Illusion Spirit Dragon had long been hiding nearby, exploiting Jin Kai’s severe injury; otherwise, it wouldn’t dare approach a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner so closely.

Catching someone while they are vulnerable; since Li Shiming encountered an injured Jin Kai, driven away from his homeland by deep hatred, he had kept this grudge in his heart.

After being bitten, Jin Kai immediately channeled his spiritual power towards his leg.

The mastery of his body allowed a Nascent Soul Middle Stage Practitioner to fend off the Illusion Spirit Dragon’s poison by sealing the connection between his leg and body with spiritual power.

However, the Illusion Spirit Dragon’s poison was the most potent among fourth-grade poisons.

Normally, a Five-clawed Dragon would not possess venomous capabilities, but once they do, enhanced by the Dragon Clan’s bloodline, this ability becomes the strongest poison among dragons.

Jin Kai used a higher quality spiritual power to forcefully block the venom; this was effective, but as the poison’s corrosion was continuous, he needed to consume spiritual power to block it as long as he couldn’t expel the poison from his body.

The most terrible part was that the poison, once in his injured leg, was nourished by the internal energy, continually growing in strength.

Originally, Jin Kai was already struggling to defend against Li Shiming’s lightning, and the venom made his defenses even more inadequate.

Li Shiming wasn’t in a hurry; the tactic he was employing was called ”kite flying.”

Within the Heaven and Earth Net Restriction, as long as he continued to deplete Jin Kai’s inner spiritual power, he would drag Jin Kai into worsening injuries, and then would be the time for a fatal blow.

”Li Shiming, are you even a cultivator? Come face me directly!” Finally, Jin Kai’s mentality collapsed, and he shouted loudly.