The four men retreated frantically, returning to the spot where they had just set up the formation.
Zhang Tian wanted to see if this thing was the legendary Han Ba. If it was, the formation wouldn't be able to stop it.
If not, then it could be slain.
Zhang Tian felt that no matter how powerful Wang Canghai was, he couldn't possibly conjure a real Han Ba. That would be beyond his capabilities.
"Patta."
The next moment, a white, monkey-like creature jumped down.
There seemed to be a chandelier above it.
"This is a White-Haired Han Ba, its abilities should be quite strong. Boss, let's be careful," Hu Bayi whispered, while Fatty even swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
"What kind of demon monkey is this? Boss, let's go together and play with it!"
Although Fatty was scared, facing this situation, he was still willing to attack with Zhang Tian and the others.
"No rush. Let's first lure this guy into the formation. Qilin, we'll go first and test its strength," Zhang Tian said. After considering, he took out the Lu Shang King's sword, his gaze fixed on the White-Haired Han Ba.
This creature, true to its name, was covered in white fur. It was small in stature, with a face that was part human, part monkey. Its claws were long, its legs thick and short, and its teeth were bared. It had a truly hideous appearance.
"Tch, it's not even as good-looking as my little turtle," Zhang Tian muttered, looking at the creature.
"White-Haired Han Ba: Demonic Creature"
"Abilities: Extremely fast, possesses claws that can pierce steel and bone. Its howl can cause splitting headaches."
"Description: One of Wang Canghai's pets!"
The description came to him in his mind. Zhang Tian understood then that this was not a true Han Ba, but a demonic creature named Han Ba. It was likely a white monkey that had been cultivated or modified. However, even so, its strength was not to be underestimated.
Zhang Tian and Zhang Qilin exchanged a glance, then each brandishing their weapons, they charged forward.
Zhang Qilin's speed was far superior to Zhang Tian's. He almost vanished in a flash, appearing beside the White-Haired Han Ba, his Black Gold Ancient Saber slashing towards it. The speed was incredible, already accompanied by a black blade aura. Zhang Tian's long sword was not slow either; as Zhang Qilin's saber fell, his sword was already thrusting forward.
"Bang!"
The next moment, a white blur shot past, and the White-Haired Han Ba seemed to teleport, vanishing from their sight. Its legs moved at speeds comparable to a helicopter rotor.
Seeing this, Zhang Tian knew they had encountered a tough opponent. The creature was too fast. A chill ran down his back, and Zhang Tian spun around abruptly, unleashing a sword strike. Fortunately, Zhang Tian had practiced light footwork, and his reaction time and speed were also quite good.
"Clang!"
His sword struck something solid, making a ringing sound. The White-Haired Han Ba had actually used its hands to block Zhang Tian's attack.
"Be careful!" Zhang Qilin's figure appeared instantly, his Black Gold Ancient Saber striking the White-Haired Han Ba's other hand. Now, the creature held one weapon in each hand.
"This little monkey is really strong. Boss and Second Brother attacked together, and it's still fine. It's like a monkey's backside going through traffic lights, always red." Fatty stood to the side, commenting. He had trained his body, but his strength was too weak to be of any help. Unless Fatty could improve significantly, and Hu Bayi, apart from his knowledge of Feng Shui and other things, only had light footwork. Zhang Tian felt that if there was an opportunity, he needed to get them some life-saving items.
Perhaps hearing Fatty's words, the White-Haired Han Ba glanced at Fatty and then charged forward with even greater speed. It felt intensely insulted.
"Holy crap, Monkey Grandpa, I didn't mean to bring up your scar!" Seeing the White-Haired Han Ba lunging at him, Fatty bolted, shouting as he ran. Zhang Tian and Zhang Qilin chased after them.
Following them, a bizarre scene unfolded in the ancient tomb. Fatty ran ahead, pursued by the White-Haired Han Ba, with Zhang Tian and Zhang Qilin behind the creature. Most ridiculously, Fatty's speed was surprisingly not slow at all, as if he had found some hidden potential. Every time the White-Haired Han Ba was about to strike him, Fatty would accelerate slightly, almost rolling on the ground.
"Stop chasing, Monkey Grandpa, Monkey Grandpa, Fatty made a mistake, let's chase my Big Brother!" Fatty panted, sweat pouring down his face. Zhang Tian's expression was one of utter bewilderment. What was this fatty shouting about?
Suddenly, Fatty spotted the formation Zhang Tian had set up earlier. His eyes gleamed. "Heh heh, little monkey, Fatty will deal with you!" he thought triumphantly, patting his backside. "Red light, hurry up and chase Fatty, can you do it?" Fatty taunted, slapping his rear. He looked thoroughly punchable.
Seeing Fatty running towards the formation, Zhang Tian's heart lifted. The fatty had finally gotten it. Zhang Tian had been worried the monkey could understand human speech, so he hadn't called out. Since Fatty understood now, Zhang Tian didn't need to rush.
The White-Haired Han Ba became even more enraged, clearly able to understand human speech. The next moment, it leaped up and pounced at Fatty. Just as Fatty entered the formation, the creature's claws raked across his back, leaving claw marks. Fortunately, Fatty had trained his body; otherwise, he might have died. The claw marks on his back were not large, three in all, and Fatty clutched his back in pain, spinning around within the formation.
Seeing Fatty fall, the White-Haired Han Ba lunged at him again.
"Lin!"
"Rumble!"
As soon as it entered the formation, Zhang Tian clasped his hands together. The next moment, the shadow of the Thunder Qilin appeared. After the Thunder Qilin let out an angry roar, a bolt of heavenly lightning descended, striking the White-Haired Han Ba and knocking it to the ground. A crater of lightning appeared on the ground. Fatty scrambled and crawled out of the formation.
"Damn it, when has Fatty ever been so pathetic? Red-butt monkey, you just wait for Fatty!" Fatty spat, looking at the wound on his back with a pained expression.
"Old Hu, help Fatty bandage his wound. We'll deal with that guy," Zhang Tian said simply, his gaze fixed on the White-Haired Han Ba. Since it was already contained, dealing with it would be much easier. The Thunder Qilin continuously unleashed arcs of lightning, while the Four Holy Beasts formed a barrier, constantly attacking the White-Haired Han Ba, preventing it from leaving the formation. It took countless blows from the formation, and its body was covered in wounds.
"Let's go." Zhang Tian and Zhang Qilin exchanged a look, and with perfect coordination, they charged in. With the formation binding it, the White-Haired Han Ba's speed had significantly decreased. Zhang Tian's ancient sword continuously slashed at its body. Zhang Qilin then drew his Black Gold Ancient Saber across his palm, blood staining the blade. The saber glowed with an eerie light, and the next moment, a beam of light flashed. Before the White-Haired Han Ba could even utter a sound, its head was severed. Its body collapsed onto the ground.
Seeing this, Zhang Tian made a hand seal, and the formation gradually ceased. He looked at the body on the ground, which, after death, rapidly decayed into bones. Zhang Tian frowned slightly. This creature decomposed too quickly.
"Tch, retribution! This is retribution!"
"You tried to sneak attack Fatty, serves you right!" Fatty spat at the White-Haired Han Ba, still feeling the pain in his back.
Zhang Tian squatted down and rummaged through the bones. He surprisingly pulled a key from the White-Haired Han Ba's belly.
"What is this?" Hu Bayi looked over.
It was a golden key with patterns on it, giving it an ancient feel.
"This must be the key to the tomb. I never expected to find it in this guy's belly," Zhang Tian said, somewhat surprised and excited.
(So few people today T^T)