Even hybrid monsters have their day

Chapter 120 Escape

The three people next to him glared at him, and he awkwardly pointed to the tombstone in the open space.

A plume of black smoke slowly emanated from the tombstone in the open space, gradually transforming into a human figure with an extremely graceful posture. It sat beside the tombstone, seemingly absorbing the essence of the moonlight.

Geng Miaowan was startled. "Could this be a ghost?"

“I don’t think so,” Xu Ruwen said.

“It’s Qianmian Shang,” Peng Yuxian said calmly.

"You also think it's Thousand Faces?" Feng Xiaotian had some suspicions that it was Thousand Faces, but he wasn't sure because of its appearance, which is why he brought them here.

“Thousand Faces of Sorrow? How is that possible... I clearly saw its face just now..." She didn't finish her sentence, but the people around her all knew what she was referring to.

When it turned around, they all saw it. That face... it wasn't a face at all, but rather, no face. Beneath that head of long, black hair was a dark, flat surface, a faceless plane, which looked quite eerie.

Moreover, if it really is Thousand Faces of Sorrow, how could Feng Xiaotian have seen it?

"Didn't Luan Hao say that Qianmian Shang's most important thing is his face? If he is Qianmian Shang, how could he have turned himself into such a grotesque figure?" Xu Ruwen voiced the question that they all shared.

"Yes or no, you will know once you try it."

"How to try?"

Feng Xiaotian glanced at them and asked, "If it really is Thousand-Faced Sorrow, can you handle it?"

“Of course,” Xu Ruwen assured him.

"That's good." Feng Xiaotian nodded as if relieved, and said to Xu Ruwen and Peng Yuxian, "Then you two get ready."

After absorbing the essence of the moon for a while, a different color began to appear on its otherwise dark, flat face. It was somewhat like the white of skin, but before the white could spread across its entire face, a bright light flashed above its head, like a spider web covering it. Its face then returned to its dark, hollow state.

After repeating this several times, the thing still seemed unwilling to give up and continued to repeat the same actions as before.

Just as Geng Miaowan was about to ask Feng Xiaotian why he hadn't invited her to prepare, Feng Xiaotian suddenly shoved her away. Because of his large frame and strong body, the push nearly sent her sprawling onto the open ground.

She cried out and fell out.

She stood there, completely exposed, with nothing to shield her from view. Her eyes met the creature's. No, they met where its eyes should have been. She glanced at them briefly, then looked away.

Because that dark, blank tablet really makes people feel uncomfortable.

Although nothing grew on its face, it didn't hinder its ability to see. As soon as Geng Miaowan stepped out, it saw her.

It slowly stood up, gritting its teeth as it said, "It's you again! You dare to come here again? Give me back my dignity!"

After saying that, it pounced towards her. It really was Thousand Faces of Sorrow... So it was hiding here. The yin energy here was so heavy that it covered its demonic energy. No wonder they couldn't find it no matter how hard they searched.

Geng Miaowan was completely unprepared. Feng Xiaotian had just pushed her away without warning, and suddenly she was facing him like this. Even though Xu Ruwen and Peng Yuxian were nearby, she instinctively turned and ran.

However, she didn't run far; she just circled around Xu Ruwen and the others.

"Give me back my face...give me back my face..." Qianmian Shang shouted as he ran, his tone filled with both resentment and a desire to tear her apart.

Its face is what it cares about most, but now it has been ruined by this little girl who came out of nowhere. How could it not be angry?

Geng Miaowan said as she ran, "Um, are you sure you're not mistaken? I haven't run into you at all these past few days."

"It's all because of that stupid firework talisman of yours that I've ended up like this." It pointed out her fault.

"A firework talisman?" She remembered what happened that night, the talisman she had casually tossed aside. To be honest, although she had taken the talisman from her pocket, she herself didn't know what it was or what its purpose was.

When she returned, she specifically checked the talismans she had brought from the underworld, but there was no record of any talismans with similar content. Perhaps that talisman was accidentally brought along with other talismans.

However, seeing that it couldn't change its appearance due to the talisman's influence, the talisman was probably of the binding type, which was a lucky accident. Perhaps Feng Xiaotian could see it because of the talisman. Geng Miaowan thought to herself, but her feet didn't relax at all, and she continued running.

As she ran, she kept an eye on Xu Ruwen and Peng Yuxian's preparations. If she hadn't used up almost all the talismans she had on her that day, she would have thrown a few more at them without hesitation.

At this moment, Xu Ruwen nodded to her, quickly rushed up from the side, and inserted himself between Qianmian Shang and Geng Miaowan, engaging in battle with Qianmian Shang. A short while later, Peng Yuxian also joined the fray.

Having learned from their previous experience, they dealt with Thousand Faces with ease this time. After a few rounds, Thousand Faces sensed something was wrong and seized an opportunity to escape.

Just as Peng Yuxian and Xu Ruwen were about to give chase, they were surrounded by an invisible aura, instantly putting them on edge. The sudden, unfamiliar presence made them hesitant to make any rash moves.

Geng Miaowan watched as Qianmian Shang ran further and further away, while Xu Ruwen and the others were blocked by something. They had spent so much time and effort to finally find its trail; if it escaped, who knew how long they would have to wait?

In her panic, she shouted at them, "Be careful!" and then chased after Thousand Faces' escape route. She didn't have time to think about how she, without magic, would catch up; she only knew she couldn't let it get away.

Thousand Faces of Sorrow fled down the mountain and headed straight for the city.

Geng Miaowan chased after it to the city center, but lost sight of it. She frantically searched everywhere, but found no trace. What should she do? If only Xiaobai were here now, but unfortunately, she had sent it to guard Qiu Pi when she went out that night.

Thinking of Qiu Pi, something suddenly flashed through her mind, her eyes widened abruptly, and she exclaimed inwardly, "Oh no, Qiu Pi!"