Chapter 1571: Chapter 799: Scheming and Infighting (Part 2)

"Daoist, rest assured."

Li Yan gently pressed his hand, speaking in a deep voice, "I have a plan."

With that, he retrieved the Five Directions Luo Feng Flag from the package behind him.

This treasure is a Daluo Magical Artifact, not because the Ghost Opera Troupe Leader didn’t want it, but this item is connected to the magic platform and activated, guarded by Yin Department Soldiers. He only temporarily broke through the magic platform, unable to seize the treasure in time.

Wang Daoxuan understood, immediately sitting cross-legged to meditate.

No matter Li Yan’s plan, there will surely be a fierce battle later.

Elixirs from Qiankun Academy are crafted from Spirit Grass, and consuming them can temporarily restore combat strength.

Though recovery is needed afterward, that’s a later matter.

"Young Hero Li, do you believe now!"

Without further words, the bearded man on the opposite ship called out again.

He grabbed Lv San’s chains fiercely and said in a harsh voice, "Our sincerity is shown, immediately throw the item over, don’t play tricks, or I’ll slice this boy!"

With that, he directly held a knife against Lv San’s neck, even drawing blood.

"How dare you!"

Li Yan squinted his eyes, shouting sternly.

Then, filled with fury, he took out the Hook Paper from his bosom and threw it over.

The Hook Paper skimmed across the water with force.

Pop!

The bearded man was evidently skilled, flicked his sleeve and directly caught the Hook Paper.

Afraid to touch it, he threw it onto the deck.

At once, an elderly man in black rushed forward, scrutinizing it under the lantern’s light.

"It’s genuine!"

After a careful check, he nodded slightly to the bearded man.

"Hahaha~"

The bearded man laughed loudly, giving a thumbs up.

"Young Hero Li is noble and righteous, indeed, next year I’ll offer incense to you!"

With that, he exerted force to swing the knife at Lv San’s neck.

"Ah!"

But just as he exerted force, he screamed and rolled on the ground.

The others on the ship suffered similarly, in extreme pain and itching, as if falling into hell.

It was Long Yan’er who had already placed sesame gu on the Hook Paper, sealing it with wax. When Li Yan threw the Hook Paper, he shattered the wax, thus everyone on the ship was struck.

This was all anticipated by Li Yan and his group.

Earth Immortal feared his identity as a living Yin messenger, wouldn’t show themselves before seizing the Hook Paper.

And with Long Yan’er’s proficiency in Gu Technique, even the Mystical Sect renegades from Silk Cocoon Sect wouldn’t detect it.

Swoosh!

With screams, Li Yan leaped out.

His robes cutting through the air, using the North Emperor Divine Travel Technique, his toes tapped on the water, dashing towards the large ship.

But at this moment, anomalies suddenly occurred.

"Roar——!"

In the distance, a beast-like roar resounded, followed by a violent storm, pulling the ship backward into the darkness.

At the same time, those green forest heroes affected by the gu abruptly stopped screaming.

Their bodies stiffened, skins hardening visibly.

Breathing ceased, and corpses emitted odor, standing upright.

In a brief moment, these people had turned into walking corpses.

On the distant riverbank, a flickering fire, Corpse Robe Grandmother holding a clay pot, chanting continuously.

She had been famous since the Great Xing period, an expert in the evil path, naturally prepared, all Silk Cocoon Sect members, except Lin Zhongweng, had corpse poison planted since meeting him.

Once casting a spell, they succumb to puppetry.

The puppets rose and without heeding, faced Li Yan breaking through, unanimously leaped, hugging the fallen Lv San, with a splash, plunged into the river, their intentions clear.

"Hmph!"

Li Yan was surprised but not bewildered.

He folded mid-air, also diving with a splash into the water.

The North Emperor Mysterious Water Escape excels in aquatic activities, coupled with the Dragon and Snake Card he carried, Li Yan’s agility in water is unmatched, with a kick he reached them fast.

Those walking corpses manipulated by the Puppetry Technique, at this moment, surrounded Lv San in layers, forming a massive corpse ball sinking underwater.

Their bodies rigid, holding tightly. If peeled open one by one, it would take long time.

By then, the unconscious Lv San might have suffocated to death.

Seeing this, Li Yan charged, simultaneously casting a mantra with his left hand, as lightning crackled in his right.

Boom!

With a strike from the Heavenly Thunder Demon-suppressing Hammer, yin energy dissipated instantly.

All the walking corpses loosened their limbs, scattering with the water’s flow.

Li Yan then grabbed Lv San, swiftly ascending to the river’s surface.

From leap to rescue, it took just moments.

But in this brief interval, the Hook Paper on the ship had already, along with the vessel, disappeared into the dark.

Li Yan couldn’t afford to respond; he quickly took a bamboo tube from his waist and pulled it sharply toward the sky.

Whoosh!

In an instant, a flare shot up, exploding in the sky.

Even in this pitch-black rainy night, it was exceptionally bright, illuminating the nearby river surface.

Leaving the Red Silk House meant exiting the Secret Realm, and finally, the signal could be sent.

Having done this, Li Yan grabbed Lv San and quickly headed towards the boat.

He knew that with the Hook Paper taken, those Earth Immortal yin criminals would surely make a move.

A battle of life and death was imminent!

...

Qinhuai Outer River, above the turbulent river surface.

Sha Lifei, who had been standing at the bow of the ship, staring intently at the dark river, suddenly widened his leopard-like eyes.

"Red Blood Smoke! It’s Brother Yan’s Fire Smoke Yin Talisman!"

"There’s still some distance, hurry, set sail!"

"Why so far away?"

"How would I know!"

Although the signal pierced through the rain curtain and was seen, it was just a small patch of light and shadow.

Calculating the distance, it would take at least a quarter of an hour.

"Turn the rudder, set sail!"

On receiving the navy’s signal, seven or eight ships immediately sailed toward the direction of the signal.

Meanwhile, on Li Yan’s side, the attack came as expected.

"Hahaha~"

Looking at the Hook Paper on the deck, the Bone Master let out a raspy laugh, "After all, young, unable to see through the vanity of human emotions, destined to die sooner or later, let this old man send him off!"

The words sounded nice, but looking at the Hook Butterfly, his eyes were still full of taboo, and he said coldly, "Take the thing away!"

The Ghost Theater Troupe Leader beside him didn’t dare touch it either and nodded to someone nearby.

"Hee-hee~"

Immediately, a clown in a red robe with a floral hairpin, laughing strangely, jumped onto the ship and took the Hook Paper away.

Seeing this, the Bone Master then fiercely thrust his Bone Staff into the ground.

Thud!

Cracks suddenly appeared on the ground, and dirt splattered.

Stranger still, around the Bone Staff, the vegetation withered and yellowed rapidly.

"Class Leader..."

The Bone Master looked ahead, "I will personally take action and curse the brat to death."

"He sent a signal, the officials’ men will surely come to the rescue, let’s see the skills of your Ghost Theater Troupe. Don’t worry, Daoist Corpse Robe will also go to assist."

"Alright!"

This was the agreed plan, and the Ghost Theater Troupe Leader didn’t waste words.

With a wave of his hand, a few people dressed as Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, and Chou emerged from the crowd.

Not only that, but there was also the entire theater band, dressed in black robes, carrying a bronze stage on wooden poles.

It was the Ghost Theater Troupe’s "Netherworld Stage!"

"Hahaha~"

The Corpse Robe Grandmother, holding a pottery jar bubbling with green water, took a step forward and disappeared into the darkness.

The people of the Ghost Theater Troupe followed closely, disappearing quickly.

"Hmph!"

After they left, the Bone Master looked again toward the dense forest behind, somewhat dissatisfied, "Seeing the imminent battle, why isn’t Lin Zhongweng coming out? Go call him!"

"This..."

A magician from the Silk Cocoon Sect cautiously stepped forward, "The Immortal is at a critical juncture, he said not to disturb him."

Lin Zhongweng was in the dense forest, refining a demon gourd. This unexpected situation was beyond his expectation.

"Hmph, young people’s work is really unpredictable."

The Bone Master reprimanded, but didn’t continue to urge, instead looking again at the river surface.

He chanted a spell and cast a spell with his hand, his pupils flashing with green light.

Whoosh~

The surrounding was instantly engulfed by a strong Yin Wind.

The observant evil cultivators felt as if a flower bloomed before their eyes.

They vaguely saw several green skulls rising into the air amidst the raging wind.

They looked at each other, all filled with horror.

Even looking with the naked eye could reveal anomalies; this spell was truly incredible.

Meanwhile, on the river surface, Li Yan at the forefront sensed something amiss.

He felt a chill on his back and quickly looked up, without a word, he performed the "North Emperor Protection Spell."

"Nuogao! The left brings Three Stars, the right brings Three Prisons! Heaven and Earth overturn, the nine paths are all blocked..."

As the spell was recited, a stench of corpses suddenly appeared all around.

Even so, red spots quickly appeared on his arm, forming skull shapes...