Chapter 145: A Forest of Spears, a Rain of Arrows

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When Immortal Qingxu was asked, he unfolded the “Heavenly Dipper Protective Invisibility Robe,” which had been small enough to fit within one hand, and said:

“Clever One, this Heavenly Dipper Protective Invisibility Robe is very easy to use. First, drape it over yourself and put on the hood. Then fasten these two Cosmic Belts together, and it will immediately perform its proper function. When you no longer wish to use it, simply undo the Cosmic Belts, and the robe will naturally cease to work. Very well, Clever One, try it now and see how it performs.”

“Yes, Master!” Little Rabbit Meng answered excitedly.

She reached out to take the robe and swiftly draped it over herself. After putting on the hood, she raised both slightly trembling hands to seize the two crucial Cosmic Belts at her waist...

Hero Yan, Little Moon Bai, Beauty She, and Pinecone all widened their eyes, watching her every move. Now they saw her trembling hands grasp the two belts and try to fasten them together. But because she was so nervous, her shaking fingers could not manage it, and they all began to grow anxious for her.

Seeing this, Immortal Qingxu smiled.

“Clever One, do not be nervous. Just pretend those two belts are not the Cosmic Belts, but the sash of your skirt, and fasten them.”

“Yes, Master!” Little Rabbit Meng cried.

She steadied herself and followed Immortal Qingxu’s instructions. Sure enough, she fastened the Cosmic Belts together in an instant.

Hero Yan, Little Moon Bai, Beauty She, and Pinecone all let out a long breath of relief. A flash of golden light burst forth, and Little Rabbit Meng, together with the Heavenly Dipper Protective Invisibility Robe, vanished without a trace.

They were all stunned.

Pinecone could not help shouting, “Little Meng! Little Meng! Where are you? Why can’t I see you?”

They could not see Little Rabbit Meng, but hidden inside the Heavenly Dipper Protective Invisibility Robe, she could see them as clearly as ever. Watching Pinecone cry out and search frantically in every direction, she laughed delightedly.

“Hee-hee... Pinecone, what are you shouting for? I haven’t gone anywhere. I’m right in front of you. If you don’t believe me, I’ll touch your face right now...”

As she spoke, Little Rabbit Meng stretched out her chubby little hand and stroked Pinecone’s golden face.

Pinecone shrieked in fright and hurriedly retreated two steps.

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“Little Meng, are you trying to scare me to death?”

“Hee-hee-hee...” Little Rabbit Meng laughed with immense satisfaction.

Laughing all the while, she spun around, touching the hands or faces of Hero Yan, Little Moon Bai, Beauty She, and Pinecone in turn. She caught them utterly off guard, leaving them helpless to defend themselves. They had no idea where to dodge, for no matter how Little Rabbit Meng teased them, they could not see the figure standing so close to them.

Even when Hero Yan and Beauty She extended their spiritual senses and searched in every direction, it was still useless.

At that moment, Immortal Qingxu laughed.

“Very good. The invisibility trial of the Heavenly Dipper Protective Invisibility Robe has succeeded. Now we shall test its defensive power. Clever One, although none of them can see you, I can see you perfectly well. Walk forward fifty paces, then turn around and walk back. I wish to verify the robe’s defensive strength.”

“What?” Little Rabbit Meng’s expression changed dramatically. “Master, what will you use for the test? You are not going to use the Invisible Sword of Cosmic Severance, are you?”

“Ha-ha-ha...” Immortal Qingxu threw back his head and laughed. “Clever One, do not be afraid. I will not use the Invisible Sword of Cosmic Severance. Although the Heavenly Dipper Protective Invisibility Robe possesses tremendous defensive power, it could not withstand a single strike from Cosmic Severance. Ha-ha, Clever One, rest assured. I will not hurt you. When you reach that point and turn around, simply walk straight back toward us. No matter what happens, do not be afraid, and do not dodge. Just keep striding forward. Very well, Clever One, begin.”

“Yes... Master!” Little Rabbit Meng replied timidly.

She was just about to take her first step when Pinecone shouted:

“Little Meng, do not be afraid! Let me perform this defensive test for you. Hurry and take off the Heavenly Dipper Protective Invisibility Robe!”

“No!” Before Pinecone could finish, Little Rabbit Meng interrupted him. “Pinecone, thank you for looking out for me. I am a little frightened, but I will never flee in the face of danger!”

With that, she suddenly summoned her courage and marched forward, chest out and head held high.

Seeing this, Immortal Qingxu felt deeply comforted. He encouraged her from behind.

“Well done, Clever One! Yes, that is it. Keep moving forward fearlessly...”

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“Yes!” Little Rabbit Meng replied in a voice of extraordinary volume, marching ahead with spirited determination.

As she walked, she silently counted her steps. When she reached fifty, she stopped, turned around, and once again set off with her head high and her chest thrust proudly forward.

Since Hero Yan, Little Moon Bai, Beauty She, and Pinecone could not see Little Rabbit Meng, they all fixed their eyes on Immortal Qingxu, watching his every movement.

Then they saw Immortal Qingxu face the distance and suddenly sweep his sleeve. In an instant, a storm of dart-spears, each trailing a vivid red streamer, flashed from his sleeve and shot forward.

“Ah!”

Hero Yan, Little Moon Bai, Beauty She, and Pinecone cried out in alarm, every eye following the dart-spears as they streaked away.

At the same time, Little Rabbit Meng, who had been marching forward, suddenly saw the weapons flying toward her, their red streamers blazing like flames. Her heart trembled.

A succession of thunderous crashes rang out. The dart-spears, whistling sharply as they came, all plunged down at her feet.

Little Rabbit Meng drew a sharp breath when she saw this, but she did not stop. She continued forward with her head held high.

Just then, Immortal Qingxu’s sleeve flicked once more, and suddenly a rain of arrows flew straight toward her.

In the blink of an eye, the arrows came rushing in. There were simply too many of them: only a few dozen struck the ground at Little Rabbit Meng’s feet, while the rest screamed past her on every side.

“Ah!” Little Rabbit Meng cried out. “What an astonishing forest of spears and rain of arrows! That was truly terrifying!”

Hearing her voice, Hero Yan, Little Moon Bai, Beauty She, and Pinecone knew that she was safe. They immediately burst into jubilant cheers.

“Wonderful!” Hero Yan exclaimed excitedly. “The Heavenly Dipper Protective Invisibility Robe forged by Master truly is a supreme magical treasure!”

Immortal Qingxu was filled with pride when he heard this.

“Little Alchemist is quite right. The Heavenly Dipper Protective Invisibility Robe forged by your master is no ordinary object. It can certainly be called a magical treasure...”

Before he could finish, Little Rabbit Meng’s voice rang out in front of him.

“Master’s Heavenly Dipper Protective Invisibility Robe is incredible! The moment those spears and arrows reached me, they all fell at my feet!”

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