Chapter 830 - 829: Killed Chu Sheng’s Main Body? Sorry, Those Were All Clones!
Chapter 830: Chapter 829: Killed Chu Sheng’s Main Body? Sorry, Those Were All Clones!
"The Mosquito flying toward the Loose Cultivators definitely wants to use them as human shields again to escape into the crowd.
"It already hid behind them once. Now that it knows it can’t win, it’s planning to repeat the same trick.
"Hmph! As if I would let you have your way!" Elder Jiang muttered to himself as he stood his ground, instantly analyzing all of Chu Sheng’s clones.
He concluded that out of the three flying toward the Loose Cultivators, it was highly likely one was the true body. However, he didn’t immediately charge at them. Instead, he first looked at the three Mosquitoes fleeing toward the ground.
He reasoned, "To be safe, I’ll kill these three Mosquitoes first.
"Even if they are all clones, I will still have plenty of time to destroy the ones flying toward the Loose Cultivators."
Extremely satisfied with his deduction and plan, Elder Jiang stopped hesitating. In a flash, he gave chase to the three clones fleeing toward the ground.
"Nine-Teeth Creation! Strike!"
The colossal phantom of the Seven-Star Soul-Slaying Rake reappeared, firmly locking onto the three Mosquitoes escaping to the ground with overwhelming might.
BOOM!!!
A violent explosion rang out, sending dust flying into the air. The three clones fleeing toward the ground were instantly reduced to a spray of dark green blood and gore. Not a single piece of intact flesh remained.
The Jiang Family Grand Elder quickly swept his gaze over the clones heading in other directions. They were all still running for their lives; not a single one had dissipated.
"Fakes, just as I expected," he thought without a hint of panic.
Initiating another Instant Teleportation, he arrived ahead of his targets and intercepted the three clones fleeing toward the Loose Cultivators.
"Hmph! Damn Mosquito, let’s see where you can run to now!"
Without wasting breath, the Seven-Star Soul-Slaying Rake unleashed its power once again. A terrifying rake shadow crashed down, obliterating all three clones. Not even a speck of dust was left behind.
The Jiang Family Grand Elder clapped his hands confidently, convinced that he had just killed Chu Sheng’s true body. But when he looked up and glanced around, he suddenly realized something.
The very first clone that had fled, the three clones escaping toward the clan Elders, and the three clones flying into the sky...
They were all perfectly fine, showing no signs of dissipating!
"Dammit!" The Jiang Family Grand Elder swung the Seven-Star Soul-Slaying Rake heavily. The surrounding air was instantly sliced apart by the fierce wind of the weapon.
He had never imagined that his precise deductions would actually give Chu Sheng a chance to escape. He had gone to all this trouble only to kill nothing but clones!
He hastily checked the Medicinal Power of the Fiery Sun Pill in his body. It was rapidly fading. Only five seconds remained before it lost its effect completely. This little time was only enough for him to pick one path to pursue and kill the Mosquito.
Gritting his teeth, the Jiang Family Grand Elder locked his fierce gaze onto the three clones in the sky.
"Dammit! I refuse to believe my luck is this bad.
"Out of fifty clones, could I really end up killing forty-nine and have them all be fakes?
"Impossible!
"Absolutely impossible!"
Gripping the Seven-Star Soul-Slaying Rake, his Divine Power erupted. With an Instant Teleportation, he shot high into the sky, blocking the path of the three clones.
"Damn Mosquito, let’s see where you can run to now!
"Just accept your death!"
One of the clones seemed startled. In a panic, it deployed the Five Elements Sacred Armor, attempting to block Elder Jiang’s Attack.
Seeing this, the Jiang Family Grand Elder was overjoyed.
It actively deployed a Defense...
This had to be the true body!
"Die!" he roared, pushing the remaining Medicinal Power in his body to the limit and pouring all his Divine Power into the Seven-Star Soul-Slaying Rake. Then, he slashed down viciously!
BOOM!!!
With a massive boom, the surrounding clouds were blown away. Even though the three clones defended with all their might, they were instantly turned to ash under Elder Jiang’s full-powered strike.
And yet...
Nothing happened.
There were no ripples of a dissipating Divine Soul, nor any signs of overflowing Divine Power.
It was still a clone!
The Jiang Family Grand Elder’s pupils shrank, his heart skipping a beat.
Wait!
There were still four left!
He whipped his head around, looking toward the three Mosquitoes flying toward the other clan Elders.
"The most dangerous place is the safest place?
"Damn Mosquito, is that what you were thinking?
"Trying to slip away right from under the Elders’ noses?"
The Jiang Family Grand Elder made his judgment. Out of the four remaining targets, one of the three flying toward the clan Elders had to be the true body. Chu Sheng definitely assumed that the other clan Elders would stand by and watch, not necessarily stepping in to help him. That was why he flew toward their formation to distract them and ultimately escape in the chaos.
Yes!
That had to be it!
It was a pity the Mosquito had severely underestimated the bond of the Eight Great Clans!
The three Mosquitoes drew closer and closer to where the Elders stood. There was no need for Elder Jiang to remind them.
Seeing this, the Elders of the Ye Family, Chu Family, and Xiao Family struck simultaneously without hesitation. Three Attacks landed at the exact same time, instantly obliterating the three Mosquitoes. The three clones did not even have a chance to react.
"Hmph! You must be dead this time!" The Jiang Family Grand Elder sneered coldly, breathing a sigh of relief.
Subconsciously, he turned his head to look at Clone Number One, which had been the first to flee. Since Clone Number One had run first, it had traveled the furthest out of all the clones and was already nearing the edge of the battlefield.
In his eyes, the true body was already dead. What use was it for Clone Number One to run so far? It would surely dissipate on its own in the very next second.
That was what the Jiang Family Grand Elder believed.
But when he focused his gaze, he discovered that Clone Number One was still flying desperately into the distance, its Speed not diminishing in the slightest. It showed no signs of croaking just because the other clones had died.
This could only mean one thing...
This Clone Number One was Chu Sheng’s true body!
"Dammit! I’ve been played again!" The Jiang Family Grand Elder was furious, trembling with uncontrollable rage.
He had never expected that after picking and choosing so carefully, he would end up missing the real one. Out of fifty clones, he had killed forty-nine, and they were all fakes! If he had used this luck to buy a lottery ticket, he would have at least won the jackpot!
Meanwhile, the Medicinal Power of the Fiery Sun Pill in his body was fading at a visible rate. In one second, he would temporarily lose all of his Divine Power. He would plunge into a state of extreme weakness, utterly unable to replenish his strength by any means.
If he let Chu Sheng escape right from under his nose...
How could he ever show his face again?!
The Jiang Family Grand Elder completely lost his mind. To kill Chu Sheng, he did not hesitate to start burning his Divine Soul, forcibly boosting his Speed.
"One second is enough!"
As his Divine Soul burned, the aura around him surged wildly, instantly breaking through his own limits. His Speed became so incredibly fast that it nearly surpassed the speed of light. In a single flash, he crossed thousands of meters, instantly appearing right in front of Clone Number One.
"Damn Mosquito, let’s see where you can run now!" With bloodshot eyes, the Jiang Family Grand Elder swung the Seven-Star Soul-Slaying Rake, using his last ounce of strength to slash down with everything he had.
This rake strike carried the limitless fury of the Jiang Family Grand Elder. It also contained his absolute determination to kill Chu Sheng.
BOOM!
There was no suspense. Clone Number One didn’t even have time to deploy its Defense before it was instantly blasted into fine powder. Both body and soul were utterly annihilated!
"He’s finally dead..." The Jiang Family Grand Elder let out a long sigh, his taut nerves instantly relaxing.
The Medicinal Power of the Fiery Sun Pill in his body completely vanished at that exact moment. An intense wave of weakness swept over him, leaving his limbs and bones feeling totally powerless. Even the hand gripping the Seven-Star Soul-Slaying Rake began to tremble slightly.
However, his mood was exceptionally joyful.
He had finally finished off that damn Mosquito, making the cost of burning his Divine Soul worthwhile. He was just preparing to stow away his Magical Treasure and fly back to regroup with the other clan Elders to discuss how to deal with Gu Yuexi next.
Suddenly, a faint, familiar noise rang in his ears.
BUZZ, BUZZ, BUZZ...