Wen Wen chose this more circuitous approach because if he had openly contacted the two parties, Xiao Jiang might have detected his plan. Even so, the possibility of Xiao Jiang discovering it was still high, so he was just testing the waters. If it didn't work, he would have to use Tao Qingqing as bait.
Although Xiao Jiang was only an intermediate super-ability user, his abilities were quite troublesome. According to what Ao Si Nuo knew, Xiao Jiang's abilities included "Lullaby," "Sanguine Whip," "Sanguine Seepage," and "Cuckoo's Nest."
"Lullaby" could put creatures below the disaster level to sleep, but it was ineffective against those above disaster level. "Sanguine Whip" was an offensive ability, capable of condensing several dark red whips with considerable power. "Sanguine Seepage" was an escape ability, allowing him to transform into sanguine fluid and seep into the ground. As for "Cuckoo's Nest," it was a more peculiar ability. When activated, it could momentarily stun an opponent, allowing Xiao Jiang to enter their body and control their actions. The terrifying aspect of this ability was that anyone not stronger than him could potentially be stunned for a short period, making facing Xiao Jiang alone extremely dangerous. Therefore, when dealing with Xiao Jiang, it was best to have as many people present as possible to interrupt his abilities.
"Heh heh, hahaha..." Xiao Jiang suddenly erupted into wild laughter, bending over at the waist. "Interesting, truly interesting. You people still have..."
He intended to continue speaking, but Atai Ya had had enough of his nonsense and lunged at Xiao Jiang with a swipe of its claws. However, Xiao Jiang dodged with surprising agility. Its massive body weaved nimbly through the claw shadows, leaving only afterimages of the giant red bat everywhere.
Bo Liu Er took a deep breath, inhaling countless air currents into his abdominal cavity. He then gently exhaled in Xiao Jiang's direction. This breath, like a white thread carrying immense heat, directly burned through one of Xiao Jiang's wings. But within a second, Xiao Jiang's wing was as good as new.
Wen Wen stood up, his gaze narrowing. "High-speed regeneration? No... there was something strange about how he dodged the claws earlier. I see now... his body is actually a pool of liquid!"
According to Ao Si Nuo, Xiao Jiang was exceptionally skilled at hiding and evading. Therefore, Wen Wen would only have one chance to pursue him, and he needed to observe as much as possible before making a move to ensure its success.
"Hee hee, hee hee." Xiao Jiang suddenly began to spin violently. The sanguine fluid on its body flowed towards the tips of its wings during the rotation, then solidified into two dark red whips. These whips were as fast as lightning, and anything they struck was silently annihilated. The surrounding cat and rat people tacitly retreated, leaving the battlefield to their two leaders.
Atai Ya and Bo Liu Er were forced to retreat by the whips. While they wouldn't be hit by these whips, it was difficult to bypass them to strike Xiao Jiang. Bo Liu Er glanced at the enraged Jerboa tribesmen and the slightly disheveled Atai Ya, his anger gradually subsiding and his expression becoming calm. He suddenly spread his legs, adopted a horse stance, and a sanguine whip lashed towards Bo Liu Er's head. However, it was repelled about a meter away, as if hitting an elastic protective shield. But Wen Wen clearly saw Bo Liu Er's lightning-fast punch that had sent the sanguine whip flying.
"This Bo Liu Er is more than just proficient in a hundred and twenty-seven martial arts. He's got some real skill." Bo Liu Er punched the air repeatedly, baffling Xiao Jiang. Several times, Xiao Jiang whipped at him, but the attacks were repelled by an unseen force. After a few phantom punches, a fist print suddenly appeared on Xiao Jiang's cheek. It tumbled several times before falling to the ground, looking at Bo Liu Er in astonishment, completely unaware of what had happened.
Wen Wen stroked his chin, a smile playing on his lips. Bo Liu Er's punches were so fast they were almost excessive, even in Wen Wen's eyes. As Bo Liu Er continued his punches, wisps of green light began to appear around him. Each green light was actually an extension of his fist's power. The speed of these punches increased, and occasionally a few struck Xiao Jiang's body, giving him a sense of danger. Yet, even in this situation, he could still laugh.
"What kind of martial art is this? Flashy and over the top. Can I learn it?" Bo Liu Er's expression remained calm. "My strength has been stagnant for ten years. All one hundred and twenty-seven martial arts have reached their limits."
"If not for martial arts, our fragile Jerboa tribe would have been wiped out long ago. So, to show our gratitude for the blessings of martial arts, I threw ten thousand straight punches every day that year!"
"When I completed 365 days, I suddenly grasped the true essence of martial arts and created my own ultimate move. Can you withstand this one?"
"Laser Fist Barrage!"
The streaks of green light were all converged towards Xiao Jiang. Amidst these green lights, it was as if countless powerful fists were incessantly striking Xiao Jiang's body. Xiao Jiang attempted various methods to resist, but it couldn't block the fist shadows. The fists pierced through his body until he was beaten into a bloody mist.
Bo Liu Er stopped punching, his muscles twitching slightly. The previous attack had taken a significant toll on him. Atai Ya looked at Bo Liu Er with a hazy gaze, surprised that he had mastered such a powerful ultimate move after they parted ways.
Wen Wen's face showed admiration. The Laser Fist Barrage was already a True Sequence level technique, no weaker than Qiao Feiya's Sword Qi Burst Flow. Bo Liu Er, with time, could become a True Sequence powerhouse. However, it was too early for him to relax. Although the move was powerful, it wasn't suitable for dealing with Xiao Jiang. Despite being smashed into渣渣 (scraps/bits), Xiao Jiang wasn't dead yet and still retained considerable strength. But this was good, as Wen Wen intended to use Xiao Jiang as ritual material. If he died now, it would be very troublesome for Wen Wen.
The blood on the ground secretly coalesced into a miniature face, which was Xiao Jiang's face. He was still smiling, but it was a strained smile. The reason he chose to instigate both locations rather than defeat them one by one was simply for amusement. He could engage in a full-on assault at any time if needed. However, he hadn't expected this Jerboa overlord to possess such a powerful move, forcing him to focus on escaping.