A Top Scholar in Everything

Chapter 1301: Chapter 1287: Clash

Facing the chubby kid’s response, Li Yun only wanted to slap him to death.

However.

With a formidable enemy ahead, internal conflict was naturally inadvisable.

Li Yun took a deep breath, drew out his weapon, glanced around, and entered a different state, like a beast ready to pounce.

The giant snake that resembled a flood dragon, after rising from the water, only let out a roar but did not attack the four of them.

It continuously coiled up.

It wrapped around the trunk of this big tree, like a thick vine winding around the tree trunk.

For a moment.

The scene fell into a relatively static state.

Baiyu also did not act; he felt that at this moment, it was inadvisable to break this rare tranquility.

After all.

Now was a rare opportunity to observe the opponent.

Li Yun and Xuanmu did not rashly attack either. They were pinching a mysterious spell, chanting continuously, clearly preparing for something massively destructive and ready to attack the moment the opponent made a move.

The stalemate continued.

The giant snake moved up and down, its red eyes scanning the four of them as if measuring their worth as a meal.

At this moment.

Under the water, countless shadows suddenly swarmed.

The four of them sharply noticed that beneath the surface, there were countless creatures that appeared to be snakes.

One after another, water snakes swam below.

And they surged toward the four.

At this point.

Xuanmu clasped his hands together, and streaks of golden light blossomed from his body, a vast pure force rising from him.

Xuanmu’s expression was compassionate, reflecting a deep empathy for the world.

He spoke solemnly, "My Buddha shows mercy."

In an instant.

Centered on him, immense power radiated, scattering golden light over the water, killing one water snake after another, their bodies floating on the surface.

One corpse after another floated on the water.

The giant snake showed a hint of human-like anger in its eyes, hissing furiously before lunging out, slithering across the water like a massive snake.

Seeing the menacing approach of the giant snake.

Li Yun’s large blade trembled in his hand, his legs bent, springing out like an arrow, moving steadily over the water, his blade like a thunderbolt.

Crackling.

Thunderous sword Qi relentlessly hammered the giant snake, scales flying, blood gushing.

At this moment.

The giant snake’s tail slapped the water, creating wave after wave, crashing on the shore like meteors, leaving large craters.

The four of them dodged the onslaught of water waves.

The chubby kid seized the opportunity to hand three pills to each person: "These are Water Avoidance Pills; once consumed, they minimize the effects of rivers and water currents, allowing you to breathe and fight underwater."

Without hesitation, the three took the pills.

Li Yun momentarily restrained the giant snake, while Xuanmu beside him formed an unusual pattern with his hands, continuously gathering power.

At this moment.

Baiyu remained inactive.

He was secretly vigilant against the owner of the giant snake. With Xuanmu and Li Yun’s strength, they were more than enough to handle the snake.

The chubby kid pulled out two bottles from his body, mixed them, and gently shook them. Once combined, the bottles emitted a strange aroma.

Baiyu, Li Yun, and Xuanmu inhaled the scent, feeling refreshed and clear-headed.

But the giant snake felt unwell upon smelling it.

It was evident that the scent was highly irritating to it.

"Nice one, young man."

Baiyu, somewhat surprised, remarked from the side.

Although the chubby kid wasn’t strong in direct combat, his auxiliary ability was rock-solid, worthy of being called a top-notch aide.

The chubby kid gave a hearty smile, "Not bad, eh? Just some odd tricks I’ve tinkered with, didn’t think they’d come in handy now."

Baiyu nodded, "Everyone has their strengths, and a lot of times, cultivation isn’t the only way to improve oneself. Of course, in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, if you’re not strong and don’t have tough backing, it’s quite dangerous."

The chubby kid nodded.

The battle on the water had reached a fever pitch.

Li Yun’s large blade cleaved through like a storm, carving ripples on the water’s surface. Scales flew wildly, and the giant snake bore numerous terrifying gouges.

Blood flowed from the giant snake, dyeing the lake red.

Xuanmu formed a complex spell with his hands, constructing a cage of golden light that fixed the snake in place, preventing escape or movement.

Li Yun acted as the primary attacker.

Xuanmu provided powerful control.

As such, the team’s configuration seemed quite reasonable.

With attack, control, and support covered.

Just then.

Baiyu suddenly questioned his own role.

"Logistics?"

He chuckled at himself inwardly.

At that moment.

The giant snake, having essentially lost its ability to resist, was about to be slain by Li Yun and Xuanmu when waves surged from the water.

A water blade shot out.

Baiyu furrowed his brow. This water blade was evidently unusual, its power far beyond that of the giant snake.

The person in the shadows had made a move!

Upon seeing the water blade, both Li Yun and Xuanmu’s expressions changed; they dared not face it head-on. However, Baiyu coldly said, "Brother Li, Brother Xuanmu, let me assist you!"

In an instant.

Li Yun almost suffered a heart attack.

A disciple who got into the Inner Sect by luck, why cause more chaos?

Li Yun immediately replied, "No need to come over; we can handle it. Just protect yourself!"

However.

Before finishing his words, Baiyu had already acted.

He stepped onto the water, extending his index and middle fingers forward, releasing a Clear Wind Sword Qi.

A massive Clear Wind Sword Qi shot forth.

Li Yun and Xuanmu were stunned.

As Inner Sect Disciples of the Star Shining Sect, they had naturally seen the Calm Wind Sword, one of the most popular spells among Outer Sect disciples.

Sword Cultivators were common.

And the Calm Wind Sword was an entry-level Sword Technique, simple and handy, though not significantly powerful, but had no threshold, easily executable.

But.

Where was this Calm Wind Sword!?

This is a Clear Wind Sword Qi like a tornado, like a storm, more like a Typhoon Sword!

The water blade clashed with the massive Clear Wind Sword Qi, neutralizing each other.

A man in the shadows snorted coldly and slowly emerged, standing on the water, clad in a black robe and hat, looking suspicious and obviously villainous.

He squinted, casting a glance at Baiyu.

Although Baiyu appeared the most ordinary on the scene, the man now felt he posed the greatest threat.