Su Xi looked at the mermaid before her, wanting to deal with her first.
The best strategy was to capture the leader first. Only by capturing the mermaid would she be able to obtain everything she desired.
However, while Su Xi's plan was excellent, the mermaid had already anticipated it. Seeing Su Xi charge over, she waved her hand gently.
Instantly, an ice wall appeared before her, trapping Su Xi and the others.
Su Xi took out her Meteor God Sword, intending to destroy the ice wall. However, the ice wall remained completely unmoved, not even a scratch appearing on it.
Seeing this, Su Xi's eyes widened in surprise.
She had never imagined an ice wall could be so strong.
As she was about to find another way to break through the ice wall, Lin Qing, who was behind her, did not give her the chance and directly attacked, stopping her.
The mermaid, witnessing this scene, sneered, "Want to deal with me? First, have a good time with your companion. If you can still walk out alive in the end, then I'll have more fun with you."
She was particularly interested in this kind of infighting.
Hearing the mermaid's words, Su Xi was furious but helpless. Lin Qing's strength was not inferior to hers; in some aspects, he was even stronger. Therefore, if she didn't handle him properly, she would face utter ruin.
With this thought, Su Xi had no choice but to engage Lin Qing.
On the other side, Old Ghost and Li Ping also began a chaotic battle.
Both of them possessed immortal bodies, making their fight incredibly fierce. It was a brutal exchange of blows, each strike delivering a powerful visual impact.
Countless drops of blood danced in the air.
Yet, neither of them seemed to feel any pain. Their movements did not slow down at all; instead, they accelerated, each desperate to kill the other.
"No, if this continues, we won't be able to deal with the mermaid, and our own people will suffer casualties."
"I must find a way to break free from this situation."
With this realization, Su Xi's mind raced, searching for a solution.
However, despite her numerous ideas, she found no leads.
The opponent remained elusive, like a turtle retracting into its shell. No matter how many tricks she had, they were useless.
Even though Su Xi had considered everything, she was still at a loss.
What use was thinking if it led nowhere?
Seeing the current situation, she firmly decided that she had to deal with Lin Qing first.
Therefore, she stopped contemplating other options and turned her gaze to Lin Qing, "Since you're seeking death, you can't blame me."
With that, Su Xi's aura surged.
In the span of a single breath, her cultivation began to steadily increase. If she couldn't defeat Lin Qing now, her chances of doing so later would be even slimmer.
Lin Qing seemed taken aback by Su Xi's sudden surge in cultivation. Seeing her, he quickly unleashed his most powerful techniques.
In his view, the most pressing matter was to eliminate the ghost before him.
With this thought, his own cultivation began to climb as well, clearly indicating that he too had mastered such methods of enhancing his power.
Su Xi, facing the charging Lin Qing, didn't utter another word. Instead, she gently pointed a finger at him.
With that single, light touch, the once aggressive Lin Qing vanished without a trace.
"Hmm?"
The mermaid, seeing Lin Qing disappear, wore a look of confusion.
She had expected to witness a scene of mutual destruction, but now Lin Qing was gone.
Unable to comprehend what had happened, the mermaid wasn't ready to concede. She formed a hand seal, and more potent spells rained down upon the other two.
As the spells struck them, they immediately ceased their fighting and turned their attention to Su Xi.
For them, Su Xi was now the paramount threat.
In their eyes, Su Xi had transformed into an evildoer, a malevolent spirit intent on approaching them. Thus, they could not let her escape.
Now, they unleashed all their might, determined to defeat Su Xi.
The mermaid watched the scene unfold and broke into laughter.
"Let's see what else Su Xi can do now," she mused.
After all, if she desired it, these people would obey her. With just a word, they would unflinchingly act, even if it meant their own demise.
Su Xi, seeing the two approaching, knew that engaging them in a prolonged fight would generate significant ripples of energy.
If not controlled properly, it could lead to disaster.
Therefore, without hesitation, she waved her hand and collected everyone into her spatial artifact.
After all, the Heavenly Gang True Master had gifted her a spatial artifact capable of holding many people. Accommodating everyone within it was not an issue.
Fatty, seeing Su Xi, quickly waved his hands. "We're old friends, do you really need to do this?"
Su Xi smiled faintly. "That won't do. The opponent might resort to unknown tactics, so it's better if you stay with me."
With another wave of her hand, she drew Fatty into her spatial artifact.
Having accomplished this, Su Xi turned to the mermaid. "Now, what other tricks do you have?"
With everyone safely stowed away, it was impossible for the mermaid to harm them.
If the mermaid dared to enter, she would be met with a storm of attacks.
Hearing Su Xi's words, the mermaid showed no surprise. Instead, she looked at Su Xi and asked, "Do you truly believe I have no recourse?"
Su Xi looked at the mermaid, touched her nose, and asked, "What other methods do you possess?"
In the current situation, it seemed quite clear.
Even if the mermaid had some abilities, they couldn't be that formidable.
The mermaid, seeing Su Xi, offered no explanation but stated, "Now, I will let you experience it firsthand."
With that, the mermaid moved instantly.
Su Xi felt a dark cloud forming overhead. As these clouds appeared, a barrage of ice rain descended.
The ice rain began as ordinary water, but quickly transformed into daggers, plummeting from the sky.
These daggers gleamed menacingly, clearly not ordinary objects.
Su Xi, watching the falling daggers, cursed inwardly.
"Damn that creature, to possess such formidable abilities."
Despite her inner complaints, Su Xi knew clearly.
This was no time for grumbling. Only by resolving the immediate threat could she hope to face the larger situation.
With this thought, Su Xi drew out her Meteor God Sword and began to swing it vigorously above her head.
As her sword moved, the Meteor God Sword formed an impenetrable barrier around her.
Accompanied by her movements, a clang of metal against metal echoed.
And with these sounds, a crackling noise filled the air.
Observing Su Xi's actions, the mermaid remained unperturbed. Her hands danced, and countless rays of light shot forth from her grasp.
As these rays of light emerged, Su Xi felt an intense chill.
This chill not only permeated her body but also seeped from the depths of her soul, sending shivers down her spine.
"Damn it."
Su Xi knew this was the mermaid's doing, so she swiftly summoned the Sun God Bird.
With the Sun God Bird's appearance, the surrounding aura intensified.
The chilling cold was immediately repelled.
Having driven back the cold, Su Xi showed no signs of stopping. She channeled the True Sun Fire and charged towards the ice walls.
She had lacked the time to deal with the ice walls before, but now she held nothing back.
Only by destroying these ice walls could she create an opportunity to face the mermaid.
The True Sun Fire roared and collided with the ice walls.
Flames erupted all around, turning everything in their path into beads of water.
However, upon reaching the surface of the ice walls, it found itself unable to get close.
The surrounding ice walls showed no signs of melting at all.
"???"
"What's happening?"
Su Xi's face was filled with confusion at this sight.
"What kind of ice is this, to be so powerful?"
Under normal circumstances, its strength would have long since turned it into a puddle of water. Why was it becoming even more solidified now?
"Do you find it peculiar?" the mermaid asked Su Xi with a smile.
"Her ice, while appearing as cold energy, is not actual water. It is another form of flame."
"The Extreme Yin Fire."
"The Extreme Yin Fire does not emit heat like ordinary flames. Instead, it envelops everything around it, using power from the soul to attack, instilling fear deep within a person's heart."
"Su Xi, now that you've encountered it, no one can save you."
"To think of using fire against me is simply wishful thinking."
Seeing this, and recalling the mermaid's previous actions, Su Xi's confusion only grew.
"How is this mermaid capable of this?"
"At her age, she has never seen a flame that radiates such cold."