Chapter 75

In the midst of the Crystal Dragon's tribulation at the Heavenly Gate Mountain, the intense battle was still ongoing. Several people had already died in the fight, on both sides, and overall, the two sides were evenly matched.

"This Chiyou is quite an organization; these people are all very powerful." Li Mang, who was still standing on the outskirts, remained motionless. Since he intended to take advantage of the chaos, he naturally did not rush to make his move.

In comparison, the battle underground was not very exciting. However, the fight between Cheng Wei and Mo Ao on the tree made Li Mang's blood boil with excitement and admiration.

Cheng Wei, who cultivated his physical body, had a hard and strong body, while Mo Ao excelled in flexibility and sword skills. After dozens of rounds, the two were evenly matched. However, it must be said that even though their strength was equal, Cheng Wei was at a disadvantage. After all, Mo Ao was still young with astonishing potential, whereas Cheng Wei was already middle-aged and had a disability, making him no match for Mo Ao.

"Hmph!" Seeing that he could not break through, Mo Ao coldly snorted, stepped back, and changed his moves. He swiftly drew his soft sword, and several sword energies shot towards Cheng Wei.

Cheng Wei remained calm, roared, and threw a punch. It was no longer just physical energy; a golden fist whistled out.

"Bang!"

The collision of the two energies produced a loud noise. The energy spread out and hit the already severely damaged tree, which creaked and collapsed.

"Boom!"

The hunched old man, who had not moved on the ground, was overjoyed. He planted his cane on the ground and glided towards the top of the fallen tree.

Similarly, the few people from Team 8 who had not made a move also rushed over like moths to a flame, their eyes burning with excitement. Wasn't this the moment they had been waiting for?

Not to mention them, Li Mang was also very tempted, but his strength was not enough, so he ultimately decided against it. However, he kept a close eye on the scene, unwilling to miss any developments.

However, just as they were about to approach, a sudden change occurred. A white light shot up from the ground, striking the hunched old man first.

"Oh no!" The hunched old man was shocked. But he was still in mid-air and had no time to react. In the next moment, he felt his body go numb and was thrown back like a kite, spitting out a large mouthful of blood. He finally crashed into a tree ten meters away, struggled a few times, but ultimately could not stand up, his condition unknown.

Everyone focused and saw that the white light was actually a large snake tail, with scales like exquisite crystal, belonging to the Crystal Dragon. This was truly astonishing, as it had been nearly killed by the third tribulation lightning, yet it had recovered so quickly, defying all reason.

"Whoosh!"

"Bang!" The few people from Team 8, who had intended to be the last to act, also met the same fate as the hunched old man. All four were thrown back, seriously injured and unconscious. They deserved it; as fellow members of the Yanhuang, they did not help but only thought of plundering the Crystal Dragon, and they got what they deserved!

"Amazing!" Li Mang, hiding in the shadows, was stunned. The Crystal Dragon, despite being severely injured, could still display such formidable strength, which was truly terrifying!

Cheng Wei and Mo Ao, who were on the broken tree, stopped fighting and simultaneously leaped towards the Crystal Dragon's location.

"Whoosh..."

However, after injuring several people, the Crystal Dragon did not linger and shot towards the direction of Heavenly Gate Village. It was not just a light step but true flight.

"Quick, chase it!" Mo Ao shouted, leaving Cheng Wei behind and using his light step to chase after it. The other members of Chiyou also stopped fighting the Yanhuang members and quickly followed the Crystal Dragon's direction.

"We can't let them get the Crystal Dragon!" Cheng Wei said expressionlessly and led the few members of the Yanhuang's Team 9 to follow.

The once bustling scene was now left with only Li Mang, the injured hunched old man, a few unconscious members of Team 8, and a few dead bodies. The rain covered their bodies, making the scene seem cold and desolate.

"Truly a difficult situation!" Li Mang's eyes darted around, but he ultimately decided not to follow. Instead, he held a dagger and cautiously approached the hunched old man.

Although the old man was seriously injured, Li Mang could not be sure if he would suddenly counterattack. The old man was very strong, and Li Mang had to be careful; it would be a shame to fail in the last moment.

"Who are you!" The hunched old man, lying at the base of the tree, was now conscious but could not get up. He quickly noticed Li Mang, his expression slightly unnatural, and sternly questioned him, putting on a show.

Li Mang did not answer but bent down to pick up a small stone from the ground. After a moment, he changed to a larger one and threw it at the old man from a distance.

"Bang!"

"Hmph!"

The hunched old man grunted, his eyes filled with killing intent and humiliation. He had never been so humiliated before. But unfortunately, he was seriously injured and could not move.

"Heh, looks like you really can't move!" Li Mang finally felt relieved and walked over, placing the dagger at the old man's neck.

"You... What do you want!" The humped old man asked with a dry voice. At this point, he could no longer maintain his stern demeanor, only fear.

"Nothing, just that you look pitiful, so I'll take you away." As he said this, Li Mang easily lifted the old man's frail body, which weighed less than 70 pounds. Then, he secretly took the *Classic of Mountains and Seas* from the old man's heart and entered it with a thought.

This time, he brought one person with him, making the humped old man the first guest in the *Classic of Mountains and Seas* space.

The humped old man only felt a flash before appearing in a bright and beautiful space, with clear mountains and water, and a landscape that was very pleasant. The dense spiritual energy was especially astonishing. Normally, he would be very happy to find such a place, but now, he felt a chill run up from his feet to his head, making his whole body cold.

"You... Let me go... Hmph."

"Bang!"

Without a word, Li Mang knocked him unconscious. After some thought, he decided this was not safe enough, so he cruelly broke the old man's legs and tied him up with ropes like a mummy.

This was the only remaining member of Chiyou at the scene, and he seemed to have a high status. Li Mang needed to understand all aspects of this organization. If Chiyou wanted to kill him, he needed to know everything about them to avoid being at a disadvantage in the future.

After doing this, Li Mang went to the stove. The precious medicine for strengthening the body, the Black Tortoise, had already turned into a soup, but it was still a bit thin and could be simmered for a few more hours. However, it was still far from the two days and two nights required by the *Shennong's Treasure Formula*, as he lacked experience.

"The effect might be a bit weaker, but it doesn't matter." Li Mang muttered to himself, turned down the gas, and left the *Classic of Mountains and Seas*.

Returning to Heavenly Gate Mountain, Li Mang went straight to the base of the tree where the Crystal Dragon had undergone its tribulation. He easily found the old skin it had shed. Unlike common snake skin, this was a beautiful crystal armor, not only exquisite but also very tough, possibly with some special functions.

"Let's take it with us first!" Li Mang also put the snake skin into the *Classic of Mountains and Seas* and then hurried back towards Heavenly Gate Village in the dark, concerned about whether the Crystal Dragon would end up in the hands of the Yanhuang or Chiyou.

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