Li Ping looked at the storm rushing towards him, a trace of panic appearing on his face.
He had expended all his accumulated energy with the powerful attack he had launched earlier. Now, facing Shen Wushuang's Poisonous Dragon Drill, he felt his body could not withstand it.
What was even more critical was the depletion of his magical power, leaving him unable to dodge the incoming attacks.
If Su Xi did not come to his aid soon, he would truly be finished by the approaching Poisonous Dragon Drill.
Although he had achieved the legendary immortal body, it was clearly not truly indestructible. If he were to be absorbed into energy, it would be the end of him.
After all, if nothing remained, how could he recover? Not even an immortal could do that.
"Buzz!"
Knowing the situation was dire, Li Ping gritted his teeth and resorted to his final move.
He had no choice; to survive, he had to use his ultimate skill.
Since Su Xi could not appear, he had to prevent himself from being destroyed.
As Li Ping activated his cultivation technique, he transformed into a cloud of black smoke, dispersing throughout the space, his presence everywhere.
One body, ten thousand forms.
Shen Wushuang's Poisonous Dragon Drill pierced through the black smoke that was Li Ping multiple times, shredding it thoroughly before it reformed into its original appearance.
Shen Wushuang looked at the black smoke before her, a look of solemnity on her face.
Although her power had been immense just moments ago, Li Ping, by transforming into black smoke, had effectively become countless individuals.
As long as she couldn't completely eliminate the black smoke, she couldn't truly destroy him.
Indeed, soon the black smoke that hadn't yet dispersed quickly reformed into a new Li Ping, appearing before her once more.
Although Li Ping's body was intact, his face had become even paler. Clearly, the miraculous technique he had just used was not as effortless as it appeared.
Even though he could perform it, it came at a great cost.
Shen Wushuang clearly noticed this and said coldly, looking at Li Ping, "It seems your allies have abandoned you, and you have no other means."
"If you can't find a solution now, don't blame me," Shen Wushuang said, her arm beginning to spin again.
She didn't believe anyone was truly immortal; the only difference was how many times it took.
This time, her arm spun faster than before, clearly exerting more power. Such intense rotation, let alone defeating Li Ping, could even drill a hole through the Seventh World.
Li Ping sneered as he looked at Shen Wushuang. "My physique is no longer what it was. Do you think your techniques can defeat me?"
Shen Wushuang smiled. "We'll only know the final outcome by trying."
With that, Shen Wushuang once again unleashed the ultimate move of the Electric Light Poisonous Dragon Drill, transforming into a spinning top and charging towards Li Ping.
In an instant, Li Ping also employed his ethereal technique. The outcome would only be known through trial.
Soon, the black smoke that Li Ping had become was once again scattered into countless wisps by Shen Wushuang's rotation.
However, seeing the scattered black smoke, Shen Wushuang did not give up easily as before. Instead, she called out to the air, "Begin."
She knew very well that Li Ping was difficult to kill and that dealing with him would require different methods.
While her own abilities might not suffice, it didn't mean others couldn't.
As soon as Shen Wushuang's voice fell, the figure of Li Qiuyu suddenly appeared in the empty space beside them.
Li Qiuyu, shedding his usual timid and wily demeanor, walked up to Shen Wushuang and gently comforted her, "Don't worry, leave this matter to me."
Since he had brought them here, he certainly wouldn't let them escape.
These people were all targets he intended to deal with.
Therefore, he had been observing from the shadows.
Although Li Ping could now resist all attacks, he was not without weaknesses. Once his weakness was found, dealing with him would be as easy as turning his hand.
Li Qiuyu, having observed for so long, had already found their weaknesses and understood what Li Ping feared most.
With this thought, Li Qiuyu wasted no more time.
After dealing with Li Ping, he still had to find Su Xi.
Su Xi was his primary target, and he couldn't let her escape.
He couldn't deal with Su Xi elsewhere, but here, on his home turf, everything was under his control.
He slowly raised his hands, and white light began to flash between them. Simultaneously, numerous sounds of thunder and lightning erupted around them.
Following the thunder and lightning, a series of sounds resembling the roars of wild beasts began to emerge.
"Myriad Beast Den!"
With a roar, a giant skull suddenly appeared above Li Qiuyu's head.
This skull constantly opened and closed, emitting a grating sound that made Li Ping's ears tingle. He couldn't comprehend what this was.
Why were there monsters suddenly appearing?
But before he could react, he felt a large portion of his body being devoured. In just a short moment, more than half of his body had been consumed, and the speed of this spread was constantly accelerating.
Soon, he would be completely eaten.
He knew very well that if he couldn't escape and was fully absorbed, he would truly be finished.
Therefore, he hurriedly retracted his cultivation technique and transformed back into human form.
However, even though he stopped in time, he had still lost a significant amount of his black smoke form.
At this moment, his entire body began to appear somewhat ethereal, clearly indicating he had sustained considerable damage.
If he were to be absorbed any further, who knew what danger he would face.
He might end up becoming an imbecile.
Li Qiuyu looked at Li Ping before him and sneered, "I never expected you to still be alive, but you'll be dead soon."
Li Ping looked at Li Qiuyu, a deep look in his eyes. "Who exactly are you?"
At this moment, he understood that Li Qiuyu was far more than he appeared; he must have another identity.
After all, if Li Qiuyu were so easily dealt with.
He wouldn't have sustained such severe injuries the moment they met.
Li Qiuyu gently placed his hand on Shen Wushuang, embraced her, and kissed her cheek, saying with a lingering expression, "It's been so long, I'd forgotten my identity."
"But, my darling, whoever you need me to be, that's who I am."
Hearing Li Qiuyu's words, Li Ping felt a sudden sweetness in his throat, followed by a mouthful of blood erupting.
Damn it, he had just severely injured this single dog. Couldn't they show some basic decency?
Shen Wushuang let out a tender groan in Li Qiuyu's arms and then looked at Li Ping. "My dear, you deal with him first. I'll sing, dance, and play for you tonight, making you feel like you're in heaven and hell."
Li Qiuyu's face broke into a satisfied smile, looking forward to it. "In that case, I'd be delighted."
With that, Li Qiuyu's body soared into the air and charged towards Li Ping.
Now that neither of them was in a solid form, by devouring Li Ping, he could gain a significant energy replenishment, and his former vigor would be restored.
With this realization, Li Qiuyu's movements became even faster.
Li Ping, having been depleted earlier, had very little energy left in his body and could not contend with Li Qiuyu.
After several attacks, he was directly knocked to the ground.
Seeing all this, Li Ping knew he was on the verge of death.
He couldn't understand where Su Xi had gone, why she had suddenly disappeared.
Although he and Su Xi had only met recently, he was certain he hadn't misjudged her.
Since Su Xi had promised him, she would not break her word.
Therefore, her absence now could only mean that Su Xi had also encountered danger.
Li Qiuyu looked at Li Ping's surprising resilience and couldn't help but frown. This old fellow was truly beyond his expectations.
But, thankfully, it was all coming to an end.
"Die," Li Qiuyu said with a cold smile, unleashing a beam of red light towards Li Ping.
This beam of red light, though appearing ordinary and lacking any visible power.
It contained potent corrosive properties. Anyone struck by it would dissolve into a pool of blood, forever unable to reincarnate.
Such speed, coupled with such immense pressure.
Li Ping knew he couldn't dodge it. He was truly on the verge of death.
Just as he closed his eyes, ready to accept his fate, he suddenly felt the red light vanish. Immediately after, Su Xi's familiar voice reappeared, "Such a lively occasion, how could I be absent?"
Hearing Su Xi's voice, Li Ping let out a long sigh of relief.
His reinforcements had finally arrived. Any later, and he would have truly bid farewell to this world.
As soon as her voice faded, not only Su Xi, but also Heavenly Star True Person and others who had previously vanished, all reappeared.
The moment Heavenly Star True Person appeared, Li Qiuyu's face contorted with shock, unable to believe what he was seeing.
Why could they emerge?
Seeing the surprise on Li Qiuyu's face, Su Xi smiled. "What, are you curious about how we met and how we got out?"
Li Qiuyu nodded at Su Xi's question.
Su Xi looked at the eager curiosity in Li Qiuyu's eyes and suddenly gave a sinister smile. "But unfortunately, I'm not going to tell you."
???
Su Xi's words left Li Qiuyu utterly flustered.
Was she playing a joke on him?
He had already prepared himself, only to be met with this?