Chapter 221: "You're Targeting Xiao Yan What's That Got to Do With Me, Lu Bu?"
Not far away, beneath a black hood, Xiao Yan's mouth twitched. This bastard Lu Bu... always committing crimes and pinning them on me! Just wait I'll make sure to settle this score in the future!
"Arrogant brat!"
Hearing Lu Bu's taunting words, Lion Heaven roared in fury. Golden Dou Qi erupted violently from his body with a thunderous boom.
The turbulent energy spiraled upward, roaring like a tsunami. The unstoppable pressure swept toward Lu Bu's group, crushing everything in its path like an unstoppable avalanche.
"So powerful!" Xiao Yan's face changed drastically. He could tell that if he were caught in this wave of energy, he'd be done for in an instant!
Xiao Yi Xian and Medusa pressed their lips tightly together. Even knowing that their side's overall strength rivaled the enemy's, they couldn't help but feel their mouths go dry. The oppressive might of a Dou Zun was far more terrifying than they'd imagined it made them feel powerless to resist.
"Hmph!"
A cold snort cut through the tension. Cloaked in black, the Azure Snake Elder stepped forward. Green light surged from him, and a massive serpent shadow, hundreds of meters long, manifested in the sky.
In an instant, Lion Heaven's overwhelming, world shattering pressure disintegrated as if it had never existed.
"Azure Snake?! It's you?!" Lion Heaven's expression shifted to one of both shock and anger. That decrepit relic of the Heavenly Snake Mansion actually dared move against the Lion Swallowing Sect? Who gave them the guts?
"Hmph, who's Azure Snake? I don't know the name!" the Azure Snake Elder replied with a cold sneer. After all, this was a matter between the Jia Ma Empire's 'Xiao Yan' and the Lion Swallowing Sect it had absolutely nothing to do with the Heavenly Snake Mansion.
Lu Bu's alias wasn't even real, so why should the Azure Snake Elder admit his involvement?
What's that? You're saying the aura of this black robed figure feels just like Azure Snake Elder's? That's a coincidence. Is it true? I don't believe it!
Down below, two crimson eyes lit up from the shadows of the tree canopy. Xiao Clan, Xiao Yan? Hmm... the name seemed to spark some interest. The Soul Hall's Iron Guardian narrowed his eyes, mulling it over.
But suddenly, his heart skipped a beat. Feeling a chill, he instinctively looked up, only to meet a mocking gaze peeking out from the black hood.
"Not good!" Iron Guardian cried inwardly, realizing the danger. Before he could react, a ghostly white fire serpent shot down from the sky, aiming straight for him.
Shrieking, Iron Guardian bolted from the treetops in panic. A second later, the fiery serpent swept through the spot he'd just occupied, turning the towering tree into a pile of ash in an instant.
"Jie jie jie… So there's still a Soul Hall Guardian lurking around!" Xiao Yan sneered, his tone dripping with amusement. What once seemed invincible now looked laughably weak in comparison.
"Lion Heaven, I'll fight by your side!" Iron Guardian gritted his teeth. Just from Xiao Yan's gaze, he could tell he wouldn't leave this place unscathed today.
"I'll deal with this Soul Hall dog!" Xiao Yan stepped forward, purple brown flames surging around him, entwined with the ghostly white Bone Chilling Flame, as he charged straight at Iron Guardian.
"Seems there's no talking our way out of this, huh?" Lion Heaven muttered, gripping his massive golden blade as murderous intent flashed in his eyes. Between the Azure Snake Elder and that golden figure, it was clear these were not ordinary opponents.
"Hehe… kill him!" Lu Bu's grin was cold and merciless as he gave the order. A man who dared to lust after his Queen Medusa? Death was the only option.
At Lu Bu's command, the Dou Zun puppet unleashed a guttural roar. Its golden fist shot forward like lightning, the ear splitting sound of it tearing through the air echoing like a scream.
As the fist sliced through space, it left behind a dark, jagged tear in the void a truly chilling sight. With just one punch, the Dou Zun puppet had ripped the fabric of reality itself!
"Tragic Overlord Slash!"
Lion Heaven's face twisted into a feral snarl, his golden hair flaring wildly like the mane of an enraged lion. His massive blade gleamed with golden light, cleaving down with a force that could shatter mountains.
Clang!
The two forces collided with a deafening explosion, sending shockwaves rippling across the battlefield. Lion Heaven staggered backward with a muffled grunt, unable to control his retreat, while the Dou Zun puppet was flung through the air. This exchange had ended in Lion Heaven's favor.
But before Lion Heaven could celebrate, a chilling green light appeared high in the sky. The air was thick with a destructive energy as an attack began to take shape.
Lion Heaven's face paled as he looked up. The Azure Snake Elder, standing atop his massive hundred meter long serpent, was ready to launch his next strike. From the serpent's gaping maw, a beam of green energy suddenly shot forth.
Whoosh!
The beam cut through the air with an ominous hum that sent shivers down everyone's spine.
"Damn you, Azure Snake! When this is over, I'll destroy your Heavenly Snake Mansion!" Lion Heaven roared in fury. Golden light surged across his body, forming a shimmering suit of armor.
Hearing this, the Azure Snake Elder's eyes under his hood turned cold, his killing intent surging. Leave this guy alive? Not a chance!
The green beam descended like a falling meteor, slamming into Lion Heaven's golden armor.
Boom!
The terrifying impact rocked Lion Heaven's body. He coughed up blood as a sweet metallic taste filled his throat.
Panic flickered across his face as golden Dou Qi surged outward in desperation. But before he could stabilize himself, a hand engulfed in dark yellow flames pressed firmly against his side.
Lion Heaven's pupils contracted in fear as he realized the danger. He tried to react, but with all his focus on fending off the Azure Snake Elder's attack, he couldn't divert his attention.
Elder Bai Lie sneered coldly, his wrist twisting as he unleashed an intense burst of energy.
Thud!
Lion Heaven's face turned ghostly pale as blood spewed from his mouth. His body was flung aside, the golden glow of his armor visibly dimming.
Boom!
The Dou Zun puppet, which had been knocked away earlier, surged forward once more, encircling Lion Heaven and pinning him down.
"One stays back to guard don't let him escape. The other two focus on taking him down as quickly as possible. Be cautious of him self destructing," Lu Bu ordered coldly. A man with designs on his Queen? Death was too good for him.
"Heh…" The Azure Snake Elder sneered, commanding his massive serpent to dive once more. The Dou Zun puppet followed close behind, its golden radiance blazing.
Elder Bai Lie chuckled softly as he stepped back, content to play the role of sentry. After all, as a mere one star Dou Zun, he was the weakest of the group.
"You think I'll die alone? If I go, I'll take all of you with me!" Lion Heaven roared, wiping the blood from his mouth.
The Lion Swallowing Sect elders below watched the escalating battle with growing dread. Three Dou Zun level opponents were ganging up on their leader this was a dangerous situation.
"No! We must strike now and seize the advantage!" Elder Miao Jin bellowed, pointing toward Lu Bu and his group. "Their Dou Zuns are occupied. If we take out the others, we might still have a chance!"
His words reignited the fighting spirit of the remaining Lion Swallowing Sect Dou Zongs. Yes, they had the upper hand now the enemy had no more Dou Zun level fighters left!
"Kill them! Start with that arrogant pretty boy!" a senior elder shouted, unleashing his peak Dou Zong aura as he charged toward Lu Bu.
"This one's mine." She Lin, the Heavenly Snake Mansion's leader, smirked, matching the elder's aura as he stepped forward to intercept him.
"She Lin? You dare stand against the Lion Swallowing Sect?" the elder roared in fury, only to be silenced by a ferocious palm strike.
"Pretty boy, let's see who can protect you now!" Miao Jin's voice thundered as he charged at Lu Bu, his peak Dou Zong energy roaring.
Clang!
A flash of cold light split the air as a long sword intercepted his hand mid strike.
"I'll handle this!" Medusa's cold voice rang out, her beautiful eyes flashing with icy determination. With a flick of her wrist, she countered Elder Miao Jin's attack, shaking his palm away with a metallic clang.
"Such strength! What a feisty girl!" Elder Miao Jin's expression changed, his heart filled with shock.
"Hmph!" Beneath her black cloak, Medusa's gaze turned chilling. A blade of energy swept toward Miao Jin's face, aiming for his mouth. "Foul mouthed old man, leave your tongue behind!"
Miao Jin's face darkened as he used his agility to dodge. Though this woman was only an eight star Dou Zong, her sheer power was overwhelming. Engaging her head on was unwise.
However, at that moment, a faint stench filled the air. A gray purple venomous serpent shot out, its mouth wide open, exuding a foul wind.
Medusa, with her eight star Dou Zong strength, could likely take down this peak Dou Zong elder. However, the cost of victory would be significant. Lu Bu was unwilling to let his queen suffer any injuries.
But with Xiao Yi Xian joining in, things became much simpler. One with the Fearsome Poison Body, the other a Seven Colored Heaven Swallowing Python no matter how strong this peak Dou Zong elder was, he stood no chance against these two.
"Hehehe... there are only two Dou Huangs left now!" one of the three remaining Lion Swallowing Sect Dou Zong elders sneered, glaring at Lu Bu and Zi Yan with a menacing grin.
"You're at the peak of Dou Zong too?" Lu Bu asked mockingly, glancing at him. The elder's arm had already been corroded by the poison rain Xiao Yi Xian unleashed earlier, leaving it half destroyed and reeking of decay. He was clearly preoccupied with fending off the spreading poison.
"This guy smells terrible. I don't want to fight him!" Zi Yan wrinkled her nose and waved her small hand in front of her face, her tone full of disdain.
The Lion Swallowing Sect elder's face twitched, a flash of anger in his eyes. He sneered coldly. "Hehehe... You might not be ordinary Dou Huangs, but I'm not alone!"
With those words, he clenched his fingers, revealing a small golden whistle in his palm.
"Fweeet!"
A sharp whistle echoed across the battlefield. The next moment, an overwhelming and feral aura erupted from the depths of the Lion Swallowing Sect's headquarters.
"Roarrr!"
A deafening beast roar shook the heavens. With a loud boom, a massive golden lion over a hundred meters long leaped into the sky. Compared to the serpent summoned by the Azure Snake Elder, this Golden Abyss Lion was even more gigantic.
Its crimson eyes glowed with ferocity, madness, and bloodlust, radiating an aura of slaughter.
"Hahaha! Try the might of our sect's guardian beast, the Golden Abyss Lion!" the elder laughed triumphantly.
"Hehehe… Surprised, Azure Snake? I saved my trump card for this moment!" Lion Heaven sneered coldly from the battle nearby. "You've already lost!"
"Idiot." The Azure Snake Elder snorted and slapped his palm dismissively. Unless you had a Dou Zun level beast, what could this lion do?
If that thing actually won, he'd swear brotherhood with Lion Heaven and eat the beast raw on the spot.
"You !" Lion Heaven was enraged, but his retort was cut short as the Dou Zun puppet's punch sent him flying, leaving his face red with suppressed fury.
"Hahahahaha!"
The Lion Swallowing Sect elder stood proudly before the massive golden lion, laughing maniacally.
"Tsk… Such a beautiful lion. What a shame it's not female," Lu Bu remarked, shaking his head in feigned disappointment.
"Ahaha… Lu Bu, let me handle this little lion!" Zi Yan's eyes lit up with excitement. Compared to the smelly old elder, this lion looked much more fun.
"Little lion?!" The elder's eye twitched. Open your eyes does this look like a little lion to you?
"Roarrr!"
As if insulted, the Golden Abyss Lion let out an earth shaking roar. Its massive nostrils exhaled like a giant exhaust pipe, huffing out thick white steam.
"Why are you roaring so loudly?" Zi Yan's purple eyes flashed as she shouted.
Startled by her voice, the Golden Abyss Lion instinctively took a step back, its crimson eyes filled with caution. Though it lacked intelligence, its animal instincts urged it to tread carefully.
"Come here and let me teach you a lesson!" Zi Yan shouted gleefully, launching herself into the air and delivering a punch.
Her small, fair fist, glowing with a purple hue, landed squarely on the massive lion's forehead.
Bang!
"Whimper..." The once majestic seven star magical beast immediately recoiled, tucking its head low like a frightened kitten. Its massive frame hunched as if ready to bolt at any moment.
"Hehe… Come back here!" Zi Yan giggled, grabbing the lion's tail. With a fierce tug, she swung the massive creature and smashed it into the ground.
"..."
Everyone was dumbstruck. Cloaked in her black robe, the small figure of Zi Yan defied all expectations. How could a mere Dou Huang toy with a seven star magical beast as if it were a plaything?
Even the Azure Snake Elder was stunned. He had thought Lu Bu would personally intervene, perhaps using his immense spiritual strength to suppress the beast. But to his shock, this little Dou Huang girl settled the matter as if it were child's play.
"So, this is your sect's guardian beast?" Lu Bu chuckled mockingly. "Such a cute little kitten..."
"Bastard!" the Lion Swallowing Sect elder roared. "Form the Lion King Destruction Array! Everyone, form up! I refuse to believe this Dou Huang brat is invincible!"
"Yes!" The surviving Dou Wang and Dou Huang experts, still nursing their injuries from Xiao Yi Xian's earlier poison rain, roared in fury.
The poison had left many of them disfigured and enraged, and now their hatred for the so called "Xiao Yan" burned hotter than ever.
Lu Bu noticed the murderous glares directed at him and shrugged nonchalantly. "You're targeting Xiao Yan. What does that have to do with me, Lu Bu?"
With a chorus of roars, the Lion Swallowing Sect experts unleashed their collective auras. Their energy intertwined and surged skyward, forming a massive array. Within moments, a golden, life like energy lion materialized.
The enormous lion roared to the heavens, exuding an imposing aura. Even a peak Dou Zong might struggle against its might.
Elder Bai Lie watched the golden energy lion with some regret. If he had access to the Falling Heart Flame, he could have wiped them all out in one blow.
"Kill!" commanded the Lion Swallowing Sect elder. The golden lion charged forward, its razor sharp claws slashing down with deadly force.
Boom!
The massive claws were intercepted by another set of equally dazzling golden claws those of the subdued Golden Abyss Lion.
"Haha! Lu cough, cough Xiao Yan, leave this to me! Go deal with that stinky old man!" Zi Yan sat atop the Golden Abyss Lion's head, gripping its mane like reins. Laughing, she spurred the beast to charge at the golden energy lion.
Nearby, Xiao Yan, still battling the Iron Guardian, twitched in annoyance. "Lu Bu screwing me over is one thing, but now this brute is joining in?"
The last surviving Dou Zong elder from the Lion Swallowing Sect hesitated. He didn't want to face Lu Bu anyone commanding such powerful allies couldn't be ordinary. Besides, he was still nursing injuries from the poison rain. But with their sect's forces decimated, there was no one left to fight.
"So, it's just you now. Shall we fight?" Lu Bu asked, smirking as he eyed the elder's exposed arm, its flesh corroded to reveal pale white bone.
"..."
The elder broke into a cold sweat, trembling as if he were standing before a Dou Zun, not a mere one star Dou Huang.
(Chapter End)
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