Outside the Hidden Spiritual Courtyard, the light figure slowly condensed. When the light figure appeared, everyone could sense an extremely astonishing Spiritual Energy fluctuation spreading out like a myriad tidal wave. The Spiritual Energy pressure seemed to have caused the air to solidify.
The faces of Mu Chen, Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan turned extremely grave at this moment. This unforeseen event had exceeded their expectations. No one had expected that the Academy Alliance would actually have such a trump card hidden up their sleeves.
"I'm afraid that not even a First Grade Spirit Disaster expert would be a match for this Courtyard Spirit." Luo Li's jade-like hand slowly tightened on the Luo God Sword as she spoke with a grave expression.
Mu Chen lightly nodded his head as his brows were tightly knitted. The current situation had suddenly become extremely troublesome. The fluctuation emitted from the Courtyard Spirit was definitely not something that an ordinary Spirit Disaster expert could contend against.
"Haha, Mu Chen, how is it?
No matter how powerful you guys are, aren't you still lacking? "
Cuttlefish stood in the Hidden Spiritual Courtyard as he looked at Mu Chen and the other two, who had grave expressions on their faces, and couldn't help laughing. His laughter was filled with unconcealable pride. With this trump card, no matter how powerful Mu Chen and the other two were, they wouldn't be able to turn the situation around.
"You said that the Courtyard Spirit would indiscriminately get rid of those that aren't within the protection of the Hidden Spiritual Courtyard?" Mu Chen looked at Cuttlefish as he suddenly said, "Even if you guys obtained the treasures of the Hidden Spiritual Courtyard, could it be that you guys can continue hiding in there?"
Cuttlefish's eyes narrowed as he never thought that Mu Chen would be able to discover the problem that they were facing so quickly. Because, it was just as Mu Chen had said.
Although the Courtyard Spirit was summoned by them, it was impossible for them to control it. Right now, they were within the protection of the Hidden Spiritual Courtyard.
Therefore, the Courtyard Spirit wouldn't make a move against them. However, the moment they stepped out of the protection range, they would become the targets of the Courtyard Spirit.
"You don't have to worry about that."
Cuttlefish sneered. Although this was indeed a troublesome matter, the most important matter at hand was to deal with Mu Chen's team of three.
As the two of them conversed, the eyes of the Courtyard Spirit, which was floating in the air above the Hidden Spiritual Courtyard, suddenly glowed brightly.
It glanced around and finally locked its eyes on Mu Chen and the other two. Then.
A hollow and hoarse voice came from his mouth, "Trespassers will be killed without mercy."
"Be careful!"
Just as it spoke, Mu Chen's expression changed drastically, and he cried out harshly.
Whoosh!
Around the courtyard spirit.
It was as if a storm of spiritual energy had blown up.
With a flash of light, its figure appeared in front of Wen Qingxuan like a spectre. Radiating with endless radiance, its palm brought along hurricane-like Spiritual Energy as it heavily patted down on Wen Qingxuan without the slightest bit of mercy.
Dong!
The air exploded on the palm, so much so that even space showed signs of distortions.
Wen Qingxuan also knew how powerful the courtyard spirit was, so her face instantly turned grave.
The golden warspear burst out with dazzling golden light once again.
Under the clear phoenix cry, it turned into a sharp golden light as it swiftly pierced towards the palm of the courtyard spirit.
Boom!
In that instant of contact, a terrifying Spiritual Energy swept out. Wen Qingxuan's figure trembled as she was instantly sent flying back.
Mu Chen's figure appeared behind Wen Qingxuan at this moment as he placed his hand on her shoulder. A terrifying force instantly invaded his body, causing a wound to appear on his arm.
The courtyard spirit's face was hollow as it waved its hand. A stream of Spiritual Energy flew out like a rainbow as it enveloped Mu Chen and Wen Qingxuan.
Whoosh!
A boundless and sharp sword light swept out from the rear as it clashed with the Spiritual Energy. Instantly, Spiritual Energy and Sword Aura wreaked havoc, causing the ground to be riddled with holes.
Luo Li's figure flashed as she appeared beside Wen Qingxuan. The Luo God Sword in her hand was already emitting a sharp Sword Intent as it locked onto the courtyard spirit as if it was facing a great enemy.
"This courtyard spirit might possess the strength of a Third Grade Spirit Disaster." Wen Qingxuan said in a solemn voice.
Hearing her words, Mu Chen and Luo Li's faces slightly changed. The strength of this courtyard spirit was actually that powerful?
The strength of a Third Grade Spirit Disaster wasn't something that they could deal with. Furthermore, even if they relied on various trump cards to win, they would have to pay a considerable price. However, that scene might also be the scene that Cuttlefish and the rest would like to see the most.
"What should we do?" Luo Li looked at Mu Chen as she spoke in a low voice.
Wen Qingxuan also looked at Mu Chen. The strength of the courtyard spirit before them was unexpectedly powerful. If they were to continue fighting, it wouldn't be a good thing for them. After all, she and Luo Li couldn't display their full strength due to the Sealing Spiritual Array.
"Retreat."
Mu Chen's eyes flickered as he spoke without any hesitation. The situation had already gone out of their control. Regardless of how many means they had, they would have to pay a great price to deal with a Courtyard Spirit that had reached Third Grade Spirit Disaster. Therefore, at this moment, no matter how reluctant they were, they could only choose to retreat.
Hearing Mu Chen's words, Luo Li nodded her head without any hesitation, while Wen Qingxuan looked at Qin Feng and the rest, who were within the protection of the Hidden Spiritual Courtyard, with ridicule and complacency on their faces.
"Boom!"
When the three of them had reached an agreement to retreat, the Courtyard Spirit did not have any intentions of letting the intruders go. Its figure flashed and appeared in the sky. Spiritual Energy gathered in its palm, forming into an incomparably huge Spiritual Energy light seal. That light seal was lush and verdant like a green tree, with profound runes engraved on it.
"Green Wood Mountain Sealing Seal!"
A hollow and hoarse voice rang out from the mouth of the courtyard spirit as the light seal expanded with the wind. It grew to a size of a few hundred feet, practically enveloping the entire empty space.
Mu Chen's face drastically changed at this moment. The courtyard spirit seemed to have sensed that they were about to retreat and had actually launched a killing move.
Facing an attack of this level, even an expert that had stepped into First Grade Spirit Disaster would have to dodge it.
"You guys retreat first!"
Mu Chen spoke in a solemn voice as black lightning violently flickered on the surface of his body, emitting thunderous roars.
"With your strength, it's still not your turn to cover the retreat!"
Wen Qingxuan coldly said. She had a strong character and had never liked to stand behind a man. Ever since she entered this place, she had already been helped by Mu Chen several times. If she were to let Mu Chen cover the retreat, it wouldn't be in line with her character.
Mu Chen cast a glance at her, but he did not intend to speak any nonsense with her. Suddenly, he extended his hand and grabbed onto Wen Qingxuan's tender shoulder. Thereafter, Spiritual Energy gushed out as he sent her flying towards the forest of spikes with a palm.
"You!"
Wen Qingxuan was in the sky as her face turned a little red from the anger. Although she was furious, she did not fly back and could only fiercely glare at Mu Chen.
"Be careful."
Although Luo Li was also worried about Mu Chen, she knew that this wasn't the time to hesitate. Thus, she warned him as she swiftly retreated.
Seeing the two girls retreat, Mu Chen's face turned grave as he looked at the Spiritual Energy light seal that enveloped him. The boundless energy made him feel a faint piercing pain even with his current powerful physical body. It was a sign that his physical body had sensed danger.
Mu Chen deeply inhaled a mouthful of air as he abruptly hugged the air with his hands. A dazzling light abruptly shot out from the top of his head. At the same time, a baleful aura surged out as a demonic pillar soared into the sky from the spiritual light. It was the Great Meru Demonic Pillar.
The Great Meru Demonic Pillar expanded in the wind as it instantly became a few hundred feet in size. An astonishing baleful aura spread throughout this region.
Mu Chen hugged the air as if he was hugging the massive Great Meru Demonic Pillar. Thereafter, he threw a punch out and heavily slammed against the bottom of the Great Meru Demonic Pillar.
Buzz!
The baleful aura swept out as the Great Meru Demonic Pillar turned into a baleful light as it clashed against the light seal that was pressing down.
Rumble!
The air in the sky seemed to have exploded at this moment. As the aftershock spread out, even the surrounding thorny trees, which were as hard as steel trees, were shattered. Countless steel thorns shot out like a torrential rain, destroying the ground until it was riddled with holes.
Up in the sky, Mu Chen's figure rapidly retreated as a smear of paleness appeared on his face. Although he had relied on the might of the Great Meru Demonic Pillar to block the Courtyard Spirit's attack, he had also suffered some injuries from the shock.
In the vicinity of the Hidden Spiritual Courtyard, Cuttlefish, Qin Feng and the rest were closely watching this battle. When they saw that Mu Chen had actually blocked such a shocking attack from the Courtyard Spirit, their faces were a little ugly as a smear of fear flashed in the depths of their eyes. That's because they knew that if it was them, they might not be able to block it.
"That bastard, he actually concealed so much of his strength." Qin Feng gritted his teeth.
"Even if he concealed his strength, it's impossible for him to be the Courtyard Spirit's opponent." Cuttlefish coldly said.
In the sky, Mu Chen waved his hand, causing the Great Meru Demonic Pillar to fly back. At the same time, he had also swiftly retreated. His expression was exceptionally grave. The strength of the Third Grade Spirit Disaster had exceeded his expectations. Compared to the Courtyard Spirit, the puppet in the Spiritual Treasure Mountain wasn't on the same level.
Whoosh!
As Mu Chen's gaze flickered, there was a sudden burst of wind that resounded before him. Shortly after, he abruptly narrowed his eyes. That's because the Academy Spirit had actually appeared before him at this moment and its hollow eyes had locked onto him.
"Watch out!"
In the distance, the faces of Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan changed as they anxiously said.
The Courtyard Spirit's attack was extremely decisive. It was so much so that it didn't even give Mu Chen much time to react. Stretching its hand out, a dreadful Spiritual Energy vortex was formed beneath its palm as an astonishing fluctuation was being emitted.
The Spiritual Energy vortex violently tore, causing Mu Chen to be unable to escape.
"Damn it!"
Mu Chen tightly clenched his teeth as a ferocious light flashed in his black pupils, intending to draw out the baleful energy within the Great Meru Demonic Pillar.
The Spiritual Energy vortex enveloped over. However, just when it was less than a foot away from Mu Chen's face, it suddenly stopped. A light flickered in its hollow eyes as a hollow voice rang out, "Is it the Successor?"
Its faint voice had also caused Mu Chen to be stunned. He realised that the Courtyard Spirit seemed to be looking at the centre of his brows. There was an ancient tree rune that appeared. It was something that was bestowed to him by the white-haired old man in the Spiritual Treasure Mountain.