Chapter 0971: Strange Cultivators

"Your resonant power doesn't just have three affinities. Perhaps all of them are split into a primary and secondary resonance?"

Li Luo raised his eyebrows when Qin Yi finished her question. After all this time, she was the first opponent that had managed to figure out one of his secrets after such a short fight.

It was not really hidden in any way. However, most would not think that way. It was already a really rare sight for someone to possess triple resonances, as rare as someone with a ninth-grade resonance. As such, one would not expect a split of primary and secondary resonances on top of his triple resonances.

In a certain sense, this was akin to having six resonances in total.

Even though the secondary resonances were weaker than the primary resonances, they still held onto the fundamental characteristics and strengths of each element. At times, these different resonant powers had been the key to helping him conquer his challenges.

Li Luo had not tried to hide his secondary resonance deliberately in his previous battles. After all, a lot of his Pseudo Duke Arts actually required his secondary resonances.

It was just that people thought he had utilized artifacts and treasures in order to use them. They had not expected him to possess both primary and secondary resonances.

Hence, Li Luo could not help but sigh when Qin Yi guessed it right on the spot. Her senses and intuition were on a different level compared to the common rabble.

Other than that, there was not much for him to brood over. Ultimately, his secret regarding the primary and secondary resonances was bound to be revealed sooner or later.

"Seems like I've guessed correctly."

Qin Yi had figured out the truth of the matter from his momentary silence. Her charming eyes were filled with surprise.

"This must be why you have such strong resonant power. I am just wondering if you only have one secondary resonance or if it's for all three resonances."

Li Luo smiled in response. "Since you are so perceptive, Fairy Qin, do you want to keep guessing?"

Qin Yi also chuckled and replied, "I'm afraid you will silence me if I make too many guesses, Dragon's Head Li Luo."

"You've overestimated me, Fairy Qin," Li Luo said.

Despite what was said, Li Luo's eyes lit up for a second as he took a glance at the crimson bracelet on his wrist. If he really borrowed the power of the Three-tailed Heavenly Wolf now, could he finally threaten her? He knew that Qin Yi was no ordinary foe. She was the most unfathomable opponent that he had come across to date. Given her special background, it would not be surprising if she had some secret trick up her sleeve to save herself in times of danger.

Li Luo really had no confidence that he could finish her in a single strike here.

"Why have you stopped your attacks, Fairy Qin?" Li Luo continued with a grin.

Qin Yi sighed a little and replied, "I was originally planning to dispose of you before Lady Li Lingjing arrived. I thought it wouldn't take up too much time. However, it seems like I've underestimated you."

"I am sure you still have secret moves that you've yet to reveal."

Qin Yi chuckled lightly. Her pure, white skin radiated holiness and her stunning beauty easily bewitched everyone present. "Aren’t you hiding your killer move too? I heard that the Duke Art you used to defeat the energy replica of your father during the Battle of the Dragon's Head is truly terrifying."

Li Luo pouted in response. Qin Yi had even learned of this... Which diehard fan of hers had leaked it out? Nonetheless, Qin Yi was cunning and quick-witted. All she had done until now was test his strength. If she had an easy way to take him down, it would have turned into a real fight.

However, since Li Luo had surprised her with unexpected power, she had made the decision to withhold her intention of going all-out here.

This was a really complicated situation. If she fought Li Luo here and both of them ended in a dire state, it would be truly undesirable.

On the other hand, Li Luo's eyes flashed with this realization. He did not want to fight Qin Yi to the death. After all, he felt that she was a much more fearsome foe than Zhao Shenjiang.

Now that all the rogue cultivators had entered the gilded hall, his utmost priority was to gather as much loot as he could.

Just as Li Luo was about to soften his tone and negotiate with Qin Yi again, his face suddenly changed. He frowned and looked behind her.

A strong energy wave came from that direction.

Qin Yi also raised her eyebrows as she felt the same disturbance.

This energy wave was coming really quickly. It was as if someone was charging towards them at maximum speed. In a few moments, Li Luo and Qin Yi noticed an extremely fat figure flying in their direction like a zooming cannonball. Although the new arrival seemed sturdy, his movements were extremely erratic. In a blink, he was right next to them.

As soon as Li Luo saw the unique body-type, he realized who it was.

Who else could it be but Zhu Dayu from the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Zhu?

Li Luo's eyes flickered as he hurriedly shouted to him, "Brother Zhu, help me! Quick!"

To his surprise, Zhu Dayu shouted back at him at the same time, "Brother Li, help me as well! Even quicker!"

The two of them were dumbfounded after hearing each other’s plea.

The first thought that came to Li Luo's mind was that this guy was too thick-faced. They barely even knew each other, and the first words out of his mouth were a plea for help? Hmph!

Li Luo gave a dry cough and replied, "Brother Zhu, I have a great deal for you. There is a lot of Spirit Resonance Golden Dew in the hall, so let's work together to chase her away. After that, we can split the dew equally. How about it?"

When Qin Yi heard this, her charming eyes narrowed a little, and the Boundless Ocean Pearl on her palm floated up slowly.

Zhu Dayu looked over at Qin Yi after hearing the proposal. He laughed out dryly and shouted in response, "Brother Li, she is the least of your worries right now. I think that what’s coming my way is more troublesome."

Li Luo cast a suspicious look at Zhu Dayu. Just what kind of trouble had this fatty brought along with him? In that case, he couldn't be blamed if he escaped... After all, they were simply acquaintances.

As they were shouting back and forth, Li Luo spotted dozens of people in the direction Zhu Dayu had come from.

He frowned immediately. First of all, the composition of the group was very strange—there were rogue cultivators as well as people wearing the robes of other powerful forces. Furthermore, their faces were completely blank. There were also clear signs of injuries on their bodies, perhaps left behind by Zhu Dayu. One of them had even lost an arm during the chase.

The most mysterious part of it all was that none of these people displayed any signs of anguish or pain. Their eyes were eerie and their bodies were surging with resonant power, giving anyone who saw them a really cold and frightening feeling.

All of them were at different cultivation levels, with the strongest being a three or four-pearl and the weakest a Fiend Finisher.

Well, it was no surprise that Zhu Dayu was running for his life, considering the sheer number chasing after him.

"What have you done, Zhu Dayu? Why are they chasing after you? If you've done something wrong, just apologize to them quickly," Li Luo said with a serious tone.

Zhu Dayu stared back at Li Luo resentfully. This guy had referred to him as “Brother” a moment ago. Now that he saw so many people chasing after him, he changed his tone and addressed him formally immediately.

"Brother Li, I did not do anything to them. They're also not willing to communicate with anyone. Something strange is going on," Zhu Dayu explained in a hurry.

In fact, Li Luo had sensed it even before he finished his sentence. The eerie and blank stares from these people had already locked onto him as well.

They were definitely not ordinary.

Li Luo frowned a little. He sensed a whiff of the Others from them.

However, the Spiritual Resonance Cave was not like the Dark Domain, so how could he possibly feel such a sensation here?

As Li Luo pondered over the situation, the new foes began to turn hostile. Their resonant power surged up.

Li Luo and Zhu Dayu instantly noticed that things were not right, so they retreated in unison to a spot beside Qin Yi.

"Fairy Qin, things don't seem right. Let's work together," Li Luo said as he smiled warmly at Qin Yi.

Qin Yi pursed her red lips lightly and replied with a light grin, "Weren't you planning to work together with Zhu Dayu to chase me off just a moment ago?"

"Of course not! I was simply kidding… I'd never do something as shameful as having two men team up against a single lady," Li Luo quibbled. Qin Yi was left speechless at his shameless response, but it was indeed true that these strange people gave her an uneasy feeling.

"Let's deal with them first."

……

In another corner of the gilded hall.

In a quiet hallway, Li Lingjing was whistling a tune as she walked with both her hands behind her back. Suddenly, she paused in her tracks. She raised her head and stared into the shadows far ahead.

There was a figure that did not really seem like a living human quietly standing there. His eyeballs were wriggling slowly as he watched Li Lingjing in silence.

"What a disgusting aura," Li Lingjing said in a low voice as she looked at him.

The figure slowly walked out of the shadows. Strange, black worms wriggled out of his eyeballs as he stared at Li Lingjing intently. There appeared to be miniature human faces on the heads of the tiny worms, each one grinning.

A cold and hoarse voice came from his mouth.

"Number Three, let me consume you."