C19 Earth Escape Was Awesome

"It's a full-on assault! That damage is insane!"

All the players present, except for Wang Yipao, had achieved Perfection in the Qi Refining Stage.

Even those who had trained in two cultivation techniques up to the fifth level couldn't withstand the boss's relentless damage.

"Take your pills!"

At Immortal Sword Jiulong's command, the rest of the Immortal Sword team quickly popped a small healing pill, instantly regaining a significant portion of their health.

The members of Shadow Rain gaped in astonishment.

Holy crap!

Where did you score such amazing pills?

Yet, among the ten players there, one seemed particularly at ease, casually watching the boss from the entrance of the cave.

As the boss activated its skill, Wang Yipao had already scoped out its range and smartly moved to the map's edge.

Indeed, he had found a safe zone.

"This is tricky. The boss's aggro is still on me. If we can't sort this out, once this massive attack ends, we'll be facing a six-on-five scenario," Wang Yipao noted, surveying the terrain.

By now, some from Shadow Rain had spotted the safe zone.

They were calling out to their teammates to join Wang Yipao.

But would Wang Yipao and the four from Immortal Sword allow them to have their way?

"What are you all up to?"

"If Jian Yipao has lost his mind, that's one thing, but what's with you Immortal Sword folks? Do you have a death wish with the boss's ultimate move?"

"If you're so keen on seeing us dead, then you can go down with us. We'll just give up on the Foundation Building Pills here!"

No sooner had Shadow Rain finished his tough talk.

The Immortal Sword players whipped out another small healing pill and downed it, their health bars jumping up considerably.

"Are your potions dirt cheap or what?" Shadow Rain was on the verge of a meltdown.

"We're walking potion stashes, kiddo. So, even if the potions are valuable, it doesn't matter to us," Wang Yipao taunted Shadow Rain, keeping him in the line of fire from the boss's ultimate attacks. Meanwhile, Shadow Rain was also chugging potions.

But the store-bought medicine was no match for the concoctions crafted by a skilled alchemist.

The disparity in health restoration was staggering.

Plus, the pill's cooldown period was in effect, leaving them internally screaming.

"Where on earth did you get these high-grade health-restoring pills?" The leader of Shadow Rain's face tensed. If the Immortal Sword still had such potent medicine, his team might be doomed to remain here.

No sooner had this thought crossed their minds,

They popped another round of pills.

Shadow Rain's team nearly spat blood in frustration.

Your pills are practically worthless!

"Has Immortal Sword acquired an alchemist?" The members of Shadow Rain gaped in disbelief.

"Are we obliged to update a sly fox like you?" Immortal Sword Jiulong flashed a mischievous smile.

In the game's early stages, when players had few skills, HP was king.

And with an alchemist's pills to massively boost health, one could maintain a high HP level with ease.

"Come on, let's make this a pill-popping party!"

Wang Yipao declared, downing another small healing pill.

Shadow Rain watched, feeling like they were about to cough up blood.

Isn't this overkill?

What kind of person overindulges like you?

You've only lost 10% of your HP, and yet you're gobbling down a pill that restores nearly 45%? Are you trying to break the game?

"Attack!"

The Immortal Sword team surged with excitement.

The pill's effects were just beginning to show, and it was clear that in the Secret Realm, their impact in combat was astonishingly effective.

Eventually, a Shadow Rain player couldn't withstand the onslaught and fell to an Immortal Sword member.

"Retreat!"

Shadow Rain bellowed, slamming a fist into the ground. The earth heaved up, obscuring the Immortal Sword team's view.

Shadow Rain then lunged at Wang Yipao, evidently aiming to create a diversion for his teammates.

"Pear, you're not getting away!"

Little did anyone expect, Wang Yipao was anything but conventional. As Shadow Rain charged, he executed a phantom pursuit, closing in on Shadow Pear once again.

Shadow Pear was caught between laughter and tears. "You're truly twisted! Even a loli enthusiast doesn't act like you."

"Don't talk nonsense. I'm a decent person."

And yet, this 'decent person' was now slashing at Shadow Pear with a demonic light.

Shadow Pear, with a trace of resentment, saw her last sliver of HP drain away and vanished within the Secret Realm.

"Three left. None of them are getting away."

Wang Yipao licked his lips.

"You might want to worry about your own skin," Shadow Rain said with a cold laugh.

Wang Yipao paused, taken aback.

After a thunderous roar, the Sand Demon Bug King finally ceased its frenzied dragon breath.

Its gaze settled on Wang Yipao once more.

The next instant, it loomed over him with its massive frame.

"Damn it!"

Wang Yipao rolled away in the nick of time.

Meanwhile, Shadow Rain had successfully pinned down the four from Immortal Sword.

The other two managed to escape, but as the decoy, Shadow Rain also dissolved into light, disappearing into the Secret Realm.

He left behind a full set of gear and a piece of clothing.

"Wow, this kid's got some decent gear. All Qi Refining Stage Perfection treasures."

Wang Yipao, in his escape, nonchalantly scooped up the items.

The Immortal Sword quartet was nearly livid.

"Mr. Pao, why didn't you grab the Shadow Blade's gear? That guy's stuff has to be top-notch. He might even have a magical treasure."

"I wanted to, but Pear was the only one in my sights. Shadow Rain's earth manipulation blocked the rest."

"Damn earth manipulation? That's a powerful ground control spell from the Body God Cave."

The Immortal Sword crew was torn between laughter and frustration.

"Enough about that. Get over here and help me pin down the BOSS. Can't you see it's got a thing for me?" Wang Yipao joked before bellowing out the command.

This was no time for banter!

Forget the earth manipulation, just help me secure the spot!

Aside from Immortal Sword Shui Jing, the others were all pros, expertly keeping the BOSS in check.

Finally, as the BOSS fell, Wang Yipao's greedy hand shot out, leaving the Immortal Sword team empty-handed once more.

"Mr. Pao, that's crossing the line!"

"Yeah, we just saw you snag a little book!"

"And there's another item, could it be a magical treasure?"

"I'm worried we didn't get a good look, and that this big shot here scooped up the Foundation Building Pill too."

Wang Yipao remained unfazed, revealing a pill in his hand.

Foundation Building Pill

Effect: Allows a person at the peak of Qi Refining to break through to the Foundation Stage, regardless of any conditions. Ineffective for individuals at other stages.

The Immortal Sword quartet's eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets.

No, scratch that, they were on the verge of drooling.

The Foundation Building Pill was actually real.

But in a flash, Wang Yipao pocketed the pill again.

The Immortal Sword group was left dumbfounded.

Hey!

That's just not fair!

"Life is simply unbeatable," Wang Yipao said, exuding the air of a sage.

He then turned his attention back to the artifact and the little book in his backpack.

Book of Wisdom - Magical Treasure

Quality: Low-grade Qi Refining level

User Level: Qi Refining, First Tier

Required Class: Twelve Spirits

Effect: Temporarily boosts the potency of magical attacks for thirty seconds when used. Cooldown: 15 minutes