"Based on the increasing strength of the Mold Spirit Energy we've encountered from entering the fourth underground level until now, and considering that all the Mold Spirit Energy we've encountered comes from the same source, we're likely in for a tough battle, a really tough one. Because this time, we might have encountered a tough nut to crack," Dao Lao said.
"If the Mold Spirit Energy we've encountered earlier, ranging from three to four stars, was stripped from the Mold Spirit Energy inside the coffin, and yet we can detect Mold Spirit Energy here with a level reaching four and a half stars, then I have reason to believe that the sealed Mold Spirit Energy inside the coffin might even reach a five-star level," Dao Lao speculated.
"A five-star level? How powerful would Mold Spirit Energy of a five-star level be?" Haoyun asked incredulously.
At the same time, Haoyun sighed in his heart: Ah! Dao Lao is right, it seems like we've hit the jackpot this time!
Dao Lao replied with a serious expression, "Very powerful, I can only say extremely powerful. Generally speaking, Mold Spirit Energies of this level belong to the Commander level, and my strength is only barely enough to contend with them. However, after the recent ordeal, my mental strength has been depleted to near the caution line. So, like you, even though I can forcibly replenish my mental strength, my actual condition can only recover to about sixty or seventy percent. If I were to engage in a battle with a five-star level Mold Spirit Energy in this state, the outcome would definitely not be optimistic."
Then, Dao Lao's tone changed, "However, this Mold Spirit Energy has not found a new host yet, so its power is limited. As long as we can find a way to capture it quickly, all crises can be resolved!"
"I find it difficult to capture a four-star level Mold Spirit Energy, let alone capturing a four and a half-star or even higher-level Mold Spirit Energy! Alas! It seems like this task has to be left to you," Haoyun said helplessly. But he knew that there was no other way. Otherwise, if he caused some trouble by forcibly capturing Mold Spirit Energy beyond his capabilities, it would truly be a case of robbing Peter to pay Paul.
"Do you have a few bottles of Haha Happy Pure Water left?" Dao Lao asked Haoyun.
"I only have the last two bottles left. Should I buy a few more just in case?" Haoyun asked.
"Ah, forget it! Where do I have any money left! Aside from the ten Divine Shield coins I gave you, the rest of the money went to repay the loan! Just give me one more bottle. We'll have to be thrifty with our drinking!" Dao Lao said grumpily.
Haoyun knew that in such a tense situation, Dao Lao wouldn't joke about his life for the sake of saving a little money. So, since he said he really had no money left to buy Haha Happy Pure Water, then he must really be broke. Thinking back to Dao Lao's gesture of transferring ten Divine Shield coins to him even when he wasn't financially well-off before, Haoyun could only say with a sobbing tone, "Dao Lao, I'm crying!"
"For safety's sake, I have informed Master Gu and the others of the situation here, asking them to report it immediately and be prepared to deal with any special circumstances. In addition, I have also sent a distress signal to the Mold Spirit Energy Bounty Office. However, judging from the reply from the Bounty Office, it seems that everyone is busy with their tasks and no one is available to come and help us for the time being."
"Alas! We are really short of manpower! If the tasks become a little heavier, the manpower will not be enough! Forget it, for now, we can only hope that one of the pursuing clerics can come and support us on their way, while trying to see if we can capture this Mold Spirit Energy! Otherwise, once it finds an opportunity to escape, it won't be easy to find it again!"
As Haoyun and Dao Lao spoke, they naturally thought of Elinna. Although from the current situation, Elinna was unaware that Anselin's power was sealed underground in the Blackstone Castle, and it was uncertain whether their trip was a trap set by that old Siewen. Therefore, Haoyun and Dao Lao immediately tightened their grip on the weapons in their hands and locked their eyes on the coffin.
Since Biscuit Tang didn't know how to remove the protective shield covering the coffin, in fact, he didn't even know if the shield was generated by black magic. So, Haoyun and Dao Lao could only continue to use the same method as before: first forcibly break the light green protective shield covering the coffin, and then quickly capture all the Mold Spirit Energy inside.
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"Haoyun, just like before, you are responsible for guarding for me. If you see any demonic aura escaping, try to capture them as much as possible. Even if you are unable to capture this Mold Spirit Energy, the abilities given to you by the Mold Spirit Energy Bounty System can still restrain it to a certain extent. In this way, I can quickly accept it and capture all the Mold Spirit Energy into the Mold Spirit Energy Storage Device!" Dao Lao explained the next action plan to Haoyun again. Then, he raised his light spear and accurately pierced the weakest point at the center of the light green hourglass.
But this time, before Dao Lao's spear could pierce the light green hourglass-shaped protective shield, an accident occurred. The damaged stone door of the data room suddenly exploded open completely, and a black mist-wrapped flying sword burst through the stone door, heading straight for Dao Lao, who had just made the stabbing motion.
"Be careful!" Haoyun, who was guarding for Dao Lao, immediately shouted loudly when he saw this, at the same time, he stepped forward and used his dagger to block the flying sword's attack for Dao Lao.
However, what shocked Haoyun was that although he blocked the flying sword with his crossed daggers, he did not expect the power concealed on the flying sword to be so powerful. Therefore, after the sword he blocked exploded into pieces on the spot, the remaining impact still blasted him away. And Dao Lao, who reacted quickly enough to catch Haoyun flying backward, had to give up the attack on the coffin and change his stance from offense to defense.
"Who goes there?" After catching Haoyun, Dao Lao immediately looked towards the black energy still surging at the stone door.
"Hehehe, what a coincidence, two esteemed gentlemen, we meet again." Accompanied by a sinister laughter, two figures walked out of the energy. Dao Lao took a closer look and saw that they were none other than Elinna and Siewen.
"Hahaha! I thought who was so bold, it turns out to be Lady Elinna! In that case, there's no problem!" Dao Lao responded in a nonchalant tone.
"Oh my, please don't call me 'Lady, Lady' like that! This little lady really can't stand it! Instead, it's this little lady who is ignorant, not even recognizing the Mold Spirit Energy Bounty Officer in front of me. Oh my! If I have been disrespectful before, I ask for your forgiveness!" Elinna pretended to be extremely weak, covering her mouth with an evil smile as she walked into the room.
It was at this moment that Haoyun and Dao Lao noticed that Elinna's aura was very strong, but it was strong with evil, and there was no longer a trace of the aura of a cleric on her.
Seeing this, Dao Lao asked sharply, "Elinna, look at what you've become now, where is a trace of the demeanor of a cleric? Quickly dispel the evil aura and surrender! If you cooperate with our work voluntarily, perhaps I will advise Judge Yan on your behalf, and try to leave you with a complete corpse!"
"Hehehe! Lord Dao, you don't need to bother! How Judge Yan will deal with me, I believe everyone already knows in their hearts." Elinna responded with a disdainful expression.
Then, she put on a contemptuous smile and said to Dao Lao, "I've heard from some rumors that Judge Yan, the close friend from the Mold Spirit Energy Bounty Office, has always had a grudge against me, looking down on me, thinking that I can never achieve anything. And the reason for all this is simply because he thinks I might replace Yan Chuanyue and become Judge Yan's prized possession, becoming the new face of the Nether Spirit Realm. Huh! I guess that Dao-named cleric isn't coincidentally you, Lord Dao?"
"Shame on you! You're not worthy to mention the name Chuanyue! You're just a lowly servant!" Dao Lao scolded. Obviously, Elinna's behavior of directly calling out Yan Chuanyue's name successfully annoyed him.
"So, Lord Dao, can you rest assured now? Because I can't replace Yan Chuanyue now, nor can I make a career in the Nether Spirit Realm anymore. I really am at your mercy. Hehehe." Elinna laughed nonchalantly, showing no concern.
However, Elinna's smile quickly turned cold. At the same time, the evil aura pervading her body, as well as the black robe she was wearing, began to expand rapidly, and after completely enveloping her, it quickly dispersed and disintegrated. Then, Elinna reappeared in front of Haoyun and Dao Lao wearing a finely crafted bright silver armor, carrying an even more imposing demonic aura.
Almost at the same time Elinna reappeared from the mist, Haoyun and Dao Lao's systems immediately issued a warning: "Warning! Warning! Mold Spirit Energy detected ahead! Elinna's Mold Energy level is four and a half stars!"
Both Haoyun and Dao Lao were stunned upon receiving this prompt from the system, as they had obviously not expected the system to detect Mold Spirit Energy on Elinna. However, they also knew that now was not the time to dwell on this issue. Because, just after Elinna reappeared, she immediately manifested two energy swords surrounded by demonic energy in her hands and shot them towards Haoyun and Dao Lao without hesitation.
Although the area inside the data room was not small, due to the presence of many objects, the distance between Elinna and Haoyun was not very far. Coupled with the fact that Haoyun and Dao Lao had not fully recovered their condition, and Elinna's attack was indeed very fast. As a result, Haoyun and Dao Lao could only directly face Elinna's attack without having time to dodge.