"Attack is indeed powerful, but it should be under the premise that one does not die. Once you're dead, everything becomes void." Lin Tian looked at the deceased Guizhong Erlang and said, shaking his head.

Guizhong Erlang and Guizhong Yilang pursued power in different directions, one seeking offensive strength, the other valuing defense more, yet both fell into the hands of strong warriors.

"Next, it's your turn." Charlotte looked at the trio of Lin Tian, including the Heavenly Master Girl, and said indifferently.

The Heavenly Master Girl didn't say a word, directly took out a paper talisman, threw it into the air, and was about to chant a spell.

But Charlotte moved, transforming into a bat to reach the rooftop where the Heavenly Master Girl was, then reverted to human form, slashing at the Heavenly Master Girl with a dagger. The move was fast enough that before the Heavenly Master Girl finished chanting, the Ghost Claw Dagger was already descending.

Just as it was about to hit, a silhouette suddenly appeared to shield the Heavenly Master Girl—it was Lin Tian intercepting in front.

"If you want to harm my friend, you'll have to go through me first." Lin Tian forced Charlotte back with a punch. Facing Lin Tian, Charlotte, wary of the Crescent Blade, dared not use the Ghost Claw Dagger against him.

The Heavenly Master Girl remained unmoved throughout, continuing her chant as if she had anticipated Lin Tian would block Charlotte, perhaps the result of the battle camaraderie forged from fighting side by side before.

"…Fiery Fire Red Lotus."

She called out, and the paper talisman transformed into flames, falling among the skeletons. A burst of red light rose like a blooming lotus, with petals spreading rapidly in all directions. Wherever it went, the Skeleton Soldiers were ignited, burning to ashes and then turning into black smoke, disappearing.

Compared to Lin Tian's Meteor Burst, the Heavenly Master Girl's Fiery Fire Red Lotus had a wider range, clearing large swathes of Skeleton Soldiers instantly.

"Your prowess has grown." Lin Tian remarked without turning his head, addressing the Heavenly Master Girl behind him.

"It's all thanks to that Demon Exorcism Records; it deepens my understanding of mystical arts." The Heavenly Master Girl explained.

"I wonder how many paper talismans you have." Charlotte sneered from the opposite side, disappearing in a puff of smoke, leaving uncertain whether she had flown into the sky or hidden underground.

As Charlotte vanished, the skeletons below became frenzied, converging from all directions and starting to destroy the floor where Lin Tian and his group were.

"Honestly, how many talismans did you bring? We can't kill all these skeletons, let alone Charlotte lurking in the shadows." Lin Tian turned to ask.

The Heavenly Master Girl glanced at the skeletons below, frowning, and said, "No matter how many talismans we bring, it's no use. That female vampire has set up a formation on this ancient battlefield. As long as the ancient battlefield exists, the skeletons will keep coming. And then, more formidable Skeleton Men might appear beyond the Skull War Generals."

Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and said, "Then why did you barge into the barrier? Are you courting death?"

"Who said anything about courting death? I've also studied formations. Whether Eastern or Western, there must be a formation eye, the key to the entire formation. Once found, the formation can be broken, and the skeletons will disappear." The Heavenly Master Girl explained.

"Since the formation eye is so crucial, you think Charlotte will let us find it?" Lin Tian thought the Heavenly Master Girl's idea was naive. He turned to Rossi on the other side and asked, "Rossi, you're a Western cultivator; have you studied Western formations? Where would you usually place the formation eye?"

He purposefully referred to Rossi as a Western cultivator to prevent the Heavenly Master Girl from becoming suspicious.

Rossi shook his head and said, "No, but I feel that Charlotte's dagger is odd—could it be the formation eye?"

"If the Ghost Claw Dagger is indeed the formation eye, that wouldn't be good for us. If she flies to the sky, no one can catch her." Lin Tian said, shaking his head.

Rossi wanted to say something but was stopped by Lin Tian's look. Lin Tian knew what he intended; among the three here, only he could fly, so he could fly up to lure Charlotte down.

Of course, Lin Tian had to stop him from doing such a thing. Not to mention that he couldn't possibly defeat Charlotte, but just going up was a near-death experience. He might face the Heavenly Master Girl's pursuit even before he got close.

This little girl was very stubborn, considering slaying demons and exorcising spirits as her duty, even daring to target Xu Feibai.

"We have another way." The Heavenly Master Girl suggested.

"What way?" Lin Tian asked.

The Heavenly Master Girl looked at Lin Tian for a moment, making him feel strange, guessing she would propose a handsome scheme. Instead, she said, "Lure her out. If she feels there's a chance to kill me or you, she will undoubtedly appear around us."

Lin Tian frowned and said, "With her level of skill, if the opportunity arises, she can surely kill us. This is no joke, don't forget, she has the Ghost Claw Dagger and constantly monitors us; this is her barrier."

"Are you scared?" the Heavenly Master Girl said calmly.

"I'm not even afraid of Xu Feibai; why would I fear her? I'm just saying that the task of luring her out should fall to me. You're a woman; stand behind me." Lin Tian replied calmly.

"Are you looking down on women?" The Heavenly Master Girl objected.

"It's not a matter of looking down or not. I'm a man, so of course, it's up to me. Besides, you're a Demon Exorcist and understand formations. If something happened to you, who would break the formation?" Lin Tian said matter-of-factly.

"Brother Tian, let me do it." Rossi volunteered.

If it were Guizhong Yilang or Erlang, they would certainly have done so without hesitation. In their eyes, someone like Rossi was almost like a servant or pet.

But Lin Tian never thought that way. Even though Lin Tian would assign tasks to him, he always treated Rossi as an independent person, never considering him a pet despite having control over his life and death.

Lin Tian deliberately kept a stern face and said, "You're not qualified to lure her out; Charlotte's main targets are me and the Lord Heavenly Master here."

Regarding Lin Tian's address, the Heavenly Master Girl raised an elegant eyebrow, but with the purple veil on her face, her expression was hidden.

Rossi could hear the meaning behind Lin Tian's words, showing gratitude on his face and further solidifying his loyalty to Lin Tian.

"How do you plan to make Charlotte feel she has a chance to kill you?" The Heavenly Master Girl didn't press further and agreed to Lin Tian's arrangement.

Looking at the surging ocean of skeletons below, Lin Tian said calmly, "Charlotte surely heard our conversation just now. We have no conspiracy, only an overt plot; by putting myself in real jeopardy, she might feel the opportunity."

"But... you might die." The Heavenly Master Girl hesitated.

"If I die, so be it. Since ancient times, who's been immortal? If not today, then tomorrow; life and death are merely part of the cycle." Lin Tian replied coldly.

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