Chapter 123: Fierce Battle 8

While Situ Tengyi was conversing with the others, his ten clones had already exchanged over a dozen blows with the two spiders.

The spiders began with Wind Strikes, bombarding the clones with multiple layers of wind pressure, but all were parried. They then followed up with Void Strikes—high-speed, dual-stage air currents—yet these, too, were deflected.

"Husband, these ten are quite amusing; they possess formidable strength," the female spider remarked to her mate.

The male spider replied, "My dear, there are still many more of them. We must not be careless. If you wish to play, we shall spar a few more rounds, but stay alert."

The female spider had been cautious initially, but after only two moves, the ten clones were already struggling. As for those they had wounded, the spiders dismissed them as good as dead.

The spiders cycled through Wind Strikes, Void Strikes, Returning Wind Attacks, and Instant Kills. Though they failed to finish off the clones, they inflicted several wounds. They then switched to fire-based attacks, unleashing flames and Fire Whirlwinds. The flames rotated in horizontal slashes, spiraling upward from beneath. Had Situ Tengyi’s clones not been as powerful as their master, they would have suffered grave injuries. A Fire Whirlwind required a human to reach the twelfth level to execute, whereas a magical beast needed only to reach the ninth. Since the clones were injured, the main body felt the strain as well.

"Attack!"

At Situ Tengyi’s command, the group charged at the spiders like moths to a flame. Including the ten clones, there were twenty-three of them in total.

The two spiders roared with laughter at the group's intervention. Did they truly think they could contend with them given their meager strength? It was nothing more than mayflies attempting to topple a tree—an act of utter arrogance.

Situ Tengyi struck first with "Wrath of the Thunder Soar." When dealing with these two, he could not afford a shred of mercy. Countless bolts of thunder surged toward the spiders. His ten clones coordinated the assault, unleashing "Flattening Wind-Thunder" and "Devouring Ultimate Lightning" in unison. Meanwhile, Old Ancestor Luo and the others unleashed their most lethal techniques.

For a moment, the battle raged with intense ferocity, sending sparks flying everywhere. Over twenty people attacked the two spiders simultaneously, each showing their unique prowess, yet they only managed to inflict the slightest of wounds.

Enraged, the two spiders unleashed their most devastating techniques: Storm Slash and Flame Wave. The group felt the crushing impact of the gale, and worse, the pursuit of the flames. In an instant, they were sent flying ten miles away, their bodies engulfed in fire.

Even Old Ancestor Luo and Pang Xiaoyu could not escape this catastrophe. The most tragic of all were Old Ancestor Luo’s lower-leveled grandsons; if they survived this, they would likely be bedridden for the rest of their lives.

Everyone had been struck, save for Situ Tengyi, who remained unscathed. He frowned slightly. His ten clones had been injured, significantly depleting his own cultivation, so he quickly withdrew them, not daring to be reckless. Why did these spiders refuse to harm him? He was deeply puzzled.

Since that was the case, he was in no hurry to flee. Situ Tengyi stood his ground, staring coldly at the two spiders.

"Husband, I’ve been out all day and I’m tired. Shall we capture this handsome man and take him back?" the female spider asked.

The male spider nodded, and together they spat out countless strands of white silk, binding Situ Tengyi. He knew that if they had wanted to kill him, they would not have waited until now. Since they hadn't, he would play along to see what they were truly planning. Besides, he needed a moment of rest to restore his clones. With a few more exchanges, he would surely be able to identify their weaknesses.