Chapter 1697: Chapter 1729: The Clone That Traps the Original
A million Attribute Points, this damage isn’t even enough to scratch them.
Can’t even break the clone’s defense.
Li Xiaobai drew out a Longsword and swung it towards the ground, triggering the Hundred Percent Barehanded Blade Catch.
In an instant, the surface cracked, spider webs spread, sand and stones rolled, dust flew, and Tree Demons with strange human faces were uprooted and fell at Li Xiaobai’s feet.
This move isn’t only effective against humans; all creatures in the world must bow before the Hundred Percent skill.
The clone wielded the sword nearby, sweeping horizontally, as Demon-Sealing Sword Qi rampaged, turning all Tree Demons into dust.
"Who told you to slash? I thought you’d have some brains as my clone, but you did something so reckless in this Mythical Forbidden Area, a place of danger."
Li Xiaobai frowned, reprimanding the clone.
These strange Tree Demons are creatures of the forbidden zone. If they die, the powerful life forms deeper in the zone will definitely sense it; they might already be targeted by some colossal creatures.
"It doesn’t matter since it’s not me who’s dead."
The clone appeared relaxed and carefree, not taking Li Xiaobai’s scolding to heart. Tricking the original body is something every clone enjoys.
Always used as a death squad by the original, it felt great to pull one over on him this time.
"Damn, why does the System clone have to have intelligence? Can’t they be content as cannon fodder?"
Li Xiaobai cursed inwardly; these clones just love causing trouble.
He summoned the Extreme Evil Pure Land, sweeping up the Tree Demon remnants from the ground—resources that couldn’t be wasted in this Land of the Dead, where you never know when you’ll encounter a formidable enemy and get expelled.
"Are we going further inward?"
The clone asked.
"Second Sister accurately transported me to the edge of the Land of the Dead, meaning she must have a reason; we have to delve deeper to discuss the reality of this forbidden zone."
Li Xiaobai refused without thinking, as Ye Wushuang’s transport wasn’t aimless, perhaps there was a hidden puzzle.
Besides, since they came, how could they leave empty-handed?
Golden streamers flickered as they plunged further into the Mythical Forbidden Area.
The Land of the Dead revealed nothing living; all they saw was desolation.
As Li Xiaobai and the clone walked within it, though eerie and cold, it caused them no harm.
"This forbidden zone doesn’t feel that terrifying, isn’t it said that entering means death?"
The clone looked around.
"It’s merely the calm before the storm; for sure, there are places where creatures gather, but since they’re inactive, we need to hurry up and gather bodies."
Li Xiaobai commanded the Extreme Evil Pure Land to cover the Mythical Forbidden Area, a massive white city rose, and countless Great Resentment Species surged like tides into the Land of the Dead, doing excavation and grave-robbing underground work everywhere.
He didn’t know in the core of the Land of the Dead, several enormous coffins were stirring, and ancient corpses inside opened their eyes.
"Something unusual has sneaked in!"
"The outermost guardians were slain!"
"Who is this, ignoring forbidden zone rules without a trace of misfortune!"
"The Abyssal Domain has issues too, nearly exposing the Boundary Sea’s secret; ever since that chubby guy returned, strange events have unfolded one after another, send a Forbidden Area’s Child to investigate, if the intruder’s cultivation level isn’t profound, kill them directly."
The ancient monsters in the coffins exchanged thoughts and decided to send a Forbidden Area’s Child.
They couldn’t gauge Li Xiaobai’s depth, the zone was a forbidden place due to its overwhelming aura of misfortune—ordinary cultivators, once touched by it, would have their spirits polluted and be eroded away instantly.
Yet this invader seemed entirely unaffected, freely moving about, which was indeed incredible.
Outside.
Li Xiaobai and the clone were engrossed in the search among the army of corpses, all the tombs in the surrounding area were cleaned out, and the Great Resentment Species cautiously pushed toward the center following orders.
"After this round, do you feel any deeper meaning in these symbols on the tombstones?"
Li Xiaobai paused, asking as he looked at a cemetery.
The characters on the stone tablets in front of him had an orientation, as did the previous tablets, joining together seemed part of a Formation.
"Add some strokes, change the direction and it’s fine."
Without a second thought, the clone grabbed pen and paper from the shop, scribbling and sketching on the line of tombstones, turning systematic symbols into random bits.
Li Xiaobai was speechless; this clone was bold, directly tampering with other’s Formation, not fearing eradication.
"Thud."
A different sound pierced their ears, stimulating their hearing.
Footsteps crunching bone echoed, indicating the approach of a creature.
"Who goes there?"
The clone shouted ahead, but saw no one; only footsteps drew closer.
"Another invisible one?"
Li Xiaobai was tense; the one approaching now wasn’t some misfit but a challenging adversary.
A cold gleam flashed in the void, sparks burst in the air.
[Attribute Points +5 million...]
System panel figures jumped, Li Xiaobai realized he was under attack, the intruder had a method similar to the Wu Clan’s stealth.
But it hadn’t broken through his defense.
The cold gleam stuck briefly, failed to instantly kill Li Xiaobai, then darted towards the clone.
The clone was ready, calmly activating the talisman in hand, golden light flickered, swapping places with Li Xiaobai.
"What the hell..."
Li Xiaobai was bewildered; his head met the cold gleam without mishap.
[Attribute Points +8 million...]
System interface Attribute Points jumped.
This clone was crafty, hell-bent on trapping the original.
"Hmm?"
"Could it withstand?"
The air twisted, and out walked a pale-faced youth, entirely white without a hint of blood.
His appearance bore some resemblance to Wang Changsheng.
"Wang Changsheng’s kin?"
Li Xiaobai asked.
"You know my brother?"
The youth’s eyes shone fiercely, glaring at Li Xiaobai.
"Of course, Brother Wang and I are sworn brothers, profoundly bonded, almost like one."
Li Xiaobai said with a wide smile.
"Is he well?"
"Alive and kicking, robust, enjoying his food."
"Alive still! He really has luck; do you know how deeply I want to kill my dear brother? Since he’s doing well, you both shall die for him!"
The pale youth remained expressionless, murderously cold, contrary to Li Xiaobai’s expectations; there was no brotherly affection between him and Wang Changsheng.
"In that case, do him in."
Li Xiaobai waved his hand, nearby Great Resentment Species emerged from the darkness, swarming at the youth, grabbing his hands and feet, dragging him towards Lake of Resentful Spirits.