#318 - Chapter 318 Ling Kong's Death

“No need to be like that, esteemed benefactors. This dragon corpse is also fated to be with you two. If you want some resources, feel free to take some. This humble monk will not stop you,” Lingkong said.

Hua Kaihua Xie was stunned. Why was this monk suddenly so generous?

But in that moment of daze, Monk Lingkong struck out with a palm, aiming straight for Hua Kai's chest.

Faced with Monk Lingkong's sudden attack, the reactions of the Hua Kai and Hua Xie sisters were completely different.

Hua Kai, having been prepared, wore an expression that said, "As expected," and instantly dodged the incoming palm strike.

Hua Xie, on the other hand, instantly flew into a rage. She hadn't expected this seemingly compassionate monk to be so despicable, actually launching a sneak attack on her sister.

“Despicable monk!” Hua Xie shouted angrily, her figure bursting forth like an arrow released from a bow. Her palms were filled with profound spiritual power, creating a sound of rushing wind as she aimed straight for Monk Lingkong's face.

Seeing this, Hua Kai also quickly regained her senses, knowing that now was not the time to hesitate. She closely followed behind Hua Xie, her palms gathering power, ready to provide support at any moment.

Faced with the sudden counterattack from the sisters, a hint of surprise flashed in Monk Lingkong's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. He didn't dodge, but gently waved his sleeve, and a gentle force dissolved Hua Xie's attack into nothingness.

“Esteemed benefactors, you misunderstand. This humble monk has no ill intentions,” Monk Lingkong's voice was still peaceful, but his tone contained a hint of helplessness. “It's just that this black dragon corpse is no small matter, and the value it contains is enough to ignite countless disputes. Although this humble monk is willing to give it to you two, I must also ensure that it doesn't fall into the hands of evildoers.”

“Then why did you still launch a sneak attack on us?” Hua Xie questioned angrily, refusing to believe that such an explanation could quell her anger.

“This humble monk merely wanted to test your strength and character,” Monk Lingkong explained. “If you only know how to take and not how to defend, then if this black dragon corpse falls into your hands, it will likely only attract more trouble.”

Hearing this, Hua Kai couldn't help but admit that there was some truth in his words. In this world where the strong are respected, resources are always accompanied by struggle and slaughter. If the two sisters didn't have enough strength, it would indeed be difficult to protect this hard-earned opportunity.

Thinking of this, Hua Kai gently tugged at her sister's sleeve, signaling her to calm down. Although Hua Xie still felt resentful, seeing her sister's gaze, she had no choice but to suppress her anger and step aside.

“Master is right. We sisters were reckless,” Hua Kai bowed to Monk Lingkong and said sincerely, “But please rest assured, Master, we sisters will definitely act cautiously and will not allow this black dragon corpse to become a source of disaster.”

Seeing this, Monk Lingkong nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes. “It is fortunate that the two benefactors can understand this humble monk's good intentions.”

Just as Monk Lingkong was preparing to say something more,

Hua Kai waved her hand, and a cloud of white and pink pollen instantly spread out, like an invisible net, heading straight for Monk Lingkong's face.

The white and pink pollen shimmered in the sunlight, like blooming flowers in spring, but concealed a deadly intent.

When Lingkong was hit, his figure retreated violently, trying to avoid this sudden attack. However, the pollen seemed to possess intelligence, closely following his figure. No matter how he dodged, he couldn't completely escape.

“Sister, well done!” Hua Xie couldn't help but cheer for her sister. She knew that this “Flowing Shadow Illusions” was formed from pollen that her sister had carefully cultivated for many years. It was not only beautiful and charming but also contained a powerful illusionary power that could trap enemies in a temporary state of confusion.

Monk Lingkong, after all, possessed a cultivation base in the late stage of the Spirit Wheel Realm. Although he was trapped by the pollen, he quickly stabilized his mind, clasped his hands together, and chanted a mantra silently. A golden Buddhist light surged out of his body, intertwining with the pollen to form a strange scene.

“Amitabha, good, good. Esteemed benefactors, why must you be so aggressive?” Monk Lingkong's voice echoed in the golden light, carrying a hint of majesty and compassion.

Hua Kai and Hua Xie exchanged a glance, both seeing the killing intent towards the monk in each other's eyes.

“Lingkong, do you really think my friend Chen Feng's death was in vain?” Hua Kai's eyes narrowed, and mentioning Li Chenfeng caused a pang of heartache.

“That's right! A life for a life, debts must be repaid! You're just relying on having a higher cultivation base than us. First, the dragon fought to the death, then my brother Chen Feng sacrificed his life with a sword. No matter how powerful your divine abilities are, I don't believe you have much strength left now!?”

Seeing Hua Xie's forceful words, Monk Lingkong was indeed somewhat shaken. His spiritual power was indeed running low.

But taking down the two people in front of him shouldn't be a problem.

“Esteemed female benefactors, do not mislead yourselves!”

“Mislead ourselves? Doesn't brother Chen Feng's life count as misleading himself?” Hua Kai retorted emotionally, her eyes reddening, clearly still dwelling on Li Chenfeng's death.

“Today will be your death day!” Hua Kai shouted loudly, and a black thorny whip appeared in her hand, covered with sharp barbs.

Hua Xie also attacked at the same time, her weapon being a willow branch, shimmering with a metallic luster.

Seeing this, Monk Lingkong had no choice but to put away his compassionate heart and deal with them with all his might. He clasped his hands together again to form a seal, and a layer of golden light appeared on his body.

The golden Buddhist light became even more dazzling, as if to illuminate the entire space. His figure was as fast as lightning, weaving freely between the sisters' attacks, and each attack skillfully defused their offensives.

As Hua Xie said, although Monk Lingkong's cultivation base was profound, the fierce battle with the dragon and Li Chenfeng's desperate strike had already consumed a lot of his spiritual power. At this moment, although he was still powerful, he was no longer the master who could easily deal with everything.

As the battle deepened, the tacit understanding between the Hua Kai and Hua Xie sisters became more profound. Their attacks flowed smoothly and naturally, and each attack was full of power. Although Monk Lingkong tried his best to resist, flaws began to appear in his defense.

“Haha! Lingkong, how long can you last?” Hua Kai laughed, and the thorny whip in her hand struck towards Lingkong again.

Monk Lingkong's face was gloomy. He knew that he was already in trouble. But he didn't give up, but continued to stubbornly resist the sisters' attacks.

However, as time passed, Monk Lingkong's physical strength gradually ran out, and his movements became more and more sluggish. Finally, in a mistake, he was struck in the shoulder by Hua Xie's sword, and blood instantly stained his kasaya red.

“Ah!” Monk Lingkong screamed and staggered backward.