[Summoning Immortals] could definitely be said to be Jiang Yuan's ace in the hole.
After all, whether it was Gao Youqian or Mo Qilin,
or even the Howling Celestial Dog, all had the ability to change the course of battle.
If this time they could summon an immortal like Mo Qilin who had wide-ranging destructive powers, they might not even need to run; they could just annihilate the opponent right here.
Jiang Yuan, watching the ongoing battle between Nezha and Zhao Gongming, felt a presence behind him and without turning his head, he commanded,
"Take them down!"
"Huh?"
"Me?"
A somewhat familiar voice came through, but Jiang Yuan couldn't quite place where he had heard it before.
"Exactly."
As he nodded, Jiang Yuan also turned to see who he had summoned this time.
But as soon as he turned his head, he saw a large-eyed, broad-mouthed face with no nose.
The corners of the mouth were so wide they reached the ears, and there were two small whiskers dangling above the lips, looking meek and submissive, like a daughter-in-law who had been scolded.
"Ben, Benbo'erba?"
"Immortal, um, do you recognize me?"
Still looking meek and submissive, Benbo'erba's demeanor induced a sense of powerlessness in Jiang Yuan.
Wait, didn't I use [Summoning Immortals]?
Looking outside at Nezha and Zhao Gongming, who were still fighting fiercely, keeping the Elemental Spirit Clan at bay,
then back at Benbo'erba in front of him.
"Wait, didn't I use Summoning Immortals? How come..."
He intended to question why a monster had shown up, but Jiang Yuan was too polite, especially considering Benbo'erba was right in front of him.
"Immortal, I am a Demon Immortal from Emerald Waves Lake."
Seeing this, Benbo'erba carefully stepped forward and introduced himself.
"I am indeed the Catfish Spirit."
After Benbo'erba finished, Jiang Yuan turned to look at Laojun.
Laojun, though reluctantly, nodded to acknowledge the newcomer's identity.
Theoretically, one who could transform like this would indeed be called a Demon Immortal, not just a monster.
It's just that they like to transform only halfway...
Despite this, Demon Immortal is not incorrect.
Summoning Immortals, Demon Immortal also counts as an immortal.
Benbo'erba avoided eye contact and responded meekly.
"Neither?"
Jiang Yuan froze for a second, then Benbo'erba snuck a look at him.
Seeing that Jiang Yuan was still staring at him, he reluctantly added, "I can... control the direction of the water flow."
"Huh?"
Jiang Yuan puzzled, instinctively asked, "Then, what if there's no water flow?"
"Then I can't do anything."
Benbo'erba lowered his head, and his fidgety demeanor instantly made Jiang Yuan feel a tightness in his chest and a darkness before his eyes.
"Do you have any other abilities?"
"No, nothing else."
Jiang Yuan held his forehead in despair, shaking his hand resignedly.
"Let's just have Nezha and Zhao Gongming come back. We'll need to discuss the escape plan again."
Shi Ji watched Benbo'erba's continued timid demeanor and shook his head in resignation, calling Nezha and Zhao Gongming back in.
"What's happened... What's this?"
Nezha entered with a puzzled expression, and then saw Benbo'erba to the side.
"Ah, someone summoned by [Summoning Immortals]."
Faced with Nezha's bewildered look, Jiang Yuan forced himself to calm down and nodded at Nezha.
"May I ask if the Immortal is the Great God of the Three Altars of the Sea?"
Benbo'erba grew more flustered, especially upon seeing Nezha's signature Three Heads and Eight Arms, the Fire-tipped Spear, the Qiankun Ring, and the Wind Fire Wheels.
Who among the Monster Race doesn't recognize these?
Why did he have to run into this today?
"Indeed, you know of me?"
Benbo'erba quivered, his legs going weak: "I have heard of the Immortal's fame."
"Haha."
Nezha chuckled, but the sound startled Benbo'erba.
At this moment, members of the Elemental Spirit Clan also arrived outside Jiang Yuan's Linglong Tower due to the retreat of Nezha and Zhao Gongming.
Seeing another hideous humanoid fish creature inside, Leonres frowned.
However, unbeknownst to him, Shi Ji, hidden behind Jiang Yuan, suddenly lit up with excitement.
"I'll go and defeat them right now!"
Seemingly fearful of Nezha's identity, and perhaps wishing to return quickly, Benbo'erba hurriedly turned to Jiang Yuan.
His words were filled with fear, but there was determination in his voice.
"Forget it, you can go back."
Jiang Yuan waved his hand weakly; this was Luolei Mountain, not Emerald Waves Lake. What use was water control?
And it was only about controlling the direction of water flow.
"Then, shall I go back?"
Benbo'erba cautiously watched Jiang Yuan's reaction and, after speaking, sneaked a glance at Nezha.
Then his gaze swept over Laojun, Zhao Gongming, and Shi Ji.
He didn't recognize these three individuals, and after a quick glance, he immediately turned into a stream of water and disappeared.
Today, he managed to meet the Great God of the Three Altars and still live to tell the tale!
He'll surely boast to Babo'erben when he gets back!
After Benbo'erba left, Jiang Yuan took another look at Leonres who was still yelling outside and launching attacks, before turning back to Nezha and the others.
"So, we'll have to resort to Plan B?"
Jiang Yuan spoke somewhat helplessly; Plan B was the backup plan they had previously discussed.
It's just that the "immortal" summoned this time turned out to be of no use.