Chapter 190: Nine Tribulations Devil Lightning Spear
As the massive ice sphere was blasted into the ground, Yan Hao and the yellow-robed youth quickly moved into position, leaping onto nearby rocks and tree trunks. Their Dou Qi surged rapidly, preparing to intercept the Snow Demon Ape should it attempt to flee.
Everyone's eyes were locked on the dust-shrouded crater. Up in the trees, Lin Xiuya's silhouette dropped gently onto a treetop. His face was pale, and the pair of Dou Qi wings on his back were already thinning. Moments later, with a faint cracking sound, they dissolved into countless specks of light and vanished.
"That beast really is strong... even with so many of us, we could barely contain it. Thankfully, Junior Xiao Yuan acted in time—saved me, and bought me just enough time to unleash that attack. My technique allowed me to temporarily form Dou Qi wings, but the energy consumption is enormous."
Lin Xiuya gripped his blue sword tightly and gave a wry smile to the others.
"Your technique, huh?"
Yan Hao and the others were momentarily surprised, then understanding dawned. Quiet relief bloomed in their hearts.
Crack. A faint sound of lightning arcing. Xiao Yuan appeared on the crown of another tree near Lin Xiuya. His eyes narrowed slightly, gaze solemn.
Lin Xiuya opened his mouth to speak to Xiao Yuan, but was interrupted by Han Yue's voice.
"Senior Lin, is it over?"
Outside the battle circle, Han Yue composed herself, hiding the awe in her beautiful eyes at Lin Xiuya's earlier display of power, and asked softly.
Hearing this, Yan Hao and the others snapped back to awareness and turned their eyes toward the crater below. Listening closely, they heard no movement, and faint joy mixed with doubt flickered across their faces.
Lin Xiuya glanced at Xiao Yuan's grave expression, then down at the pit. His frown deepened.
He knew the power of his attack—it would've injured the Snow Demon Ape, but to think it had killed it outright? Impossible.
A swirl of thoughts spun through his mind. With a flick of his sleeve, a whirlwind swept forth and blew away the lingering dust.
As the haze cleared, the massive crater came into view. But due to its depth, they could only see darkness and thin frost spreading along the edges.
Staring at the void below, Lin Xiuya's eyes suddenly narrowed. A faint, eerie red glow was emerging from the depths.
"Something's wrong. Be careful!"
His voice dropped low, tense.
Everyone instantly tensed, Dou Qi flaring around them like armor.
"Retreat!"
Xiao Yuan's sudden shout startled them.
But Lin Xiuya trusted him. Their earlier fight had proven Xiao Yuan's worth. Without hesitation, he turned and bolted.
The others, seeing even Lin Xiuya retreat, followed without delay.
At that moment, the red glow in the crater surged—now as vibrant and bloody as fresh gore, bathing the valley in crimson.
Han Yue, being weaker, lagged behind. A dreadful sense of foreboding clutched her heart—as if something in the pit had locked its murderous gaze on her.
Perhaps, the beast knew she was the one who had discovered the Earth Core Body Milk. The root of all this trouble.
BOOM!
A chilling crack echoed from the pit.
Everyone stiffened. As they glanced back, a flash of red light streaked out like a phantom—its speed terrifyingly fast.
Despite fleeing with Xiao Yuan's warning, they were still caught up in its pursuit.
And the first target… was Lin Xiuya.
Though he couldn't see clearly, Lin Xiuya felt it—a freezing blast racing toward his back.
He twisted midair, sword whirling to form a wind-net shield. But the freezing force shattered it instantly and slammed into him, sending him flying like a cannonball into the forest, coughing blood.
One blow. The strongest among them had fallen.
But the red blur didn't chase the others. Its bloodshot eyes fixed on Han Yue.
"Han Yue! Watch out!"
Yan Hao and the others shouted in alarm.
Han Yue felt the killing intent too. Her fair face paled, but she didn't run. She knew her chances were worse if she turned her back. Lin Xiuya couldn't block it. What chance did she have?
She resolved to fight. Her delicate hand gathered white cold energy—but before she could form a technique, a horrifying beastly face appeared in front of her eyes.
ROAR!
A deafening howl split the sky. The savage gale was even fiercer than the one that had downed Lin Xiuya. It tore through the air toward the trembling, snowflake-like figure of Han Yue.
From a distance, Yan Hao and the others could only watch in horror. Their faces twisted with helpless fury. None of them had the power to intervene.
Facing death, Han Yue clenched her teeth. She poured all her Dou Qi into defense and closed her eyes, a sorrowful expression painting her otherwise icy, beautiful face.
CRACK!
The killing wind pressed closer—but just before impact, a white streak of light flashed past with a faint crackle of thunder.
A blink later, Han Yue vanished.
Everyone blinked in confusion. When they turned to look, they saw Xiao Yuan standing nearby—Han Yue limp in his arms, her eyes still shut, lost in the shadow of death.
Xiao Yuan gazed down at her pale, beautiful face, the shock still written across her features. A flicker of emotion stirred in his chest, but his voice was urgent:
"Senior Han Yue, find Senior Lin Xiuya and retreat. I'll hold it off!"
At his words, Han Yue's eyelashes trembled, and she opened her eyes to see his calm, determined face. Her heart skipped a beat.
"This is a Recovery Pill. You know it. Take one and stabilize your injuries. Yan Hao, take her and go."
Seeing her dazed, Xiao Yuan frowned and stuffed the pill into her hand, then pushed her toward the others.
The Snow Demon Ape had already turned its attention to Xiao Yuan.
"Be careful, Xiao Yuan!"
Yan Hao nodded seriously. Even Lin Xiuya couldn't last a second. They needed to retreat—and with Xiao Yuan's speed, escape wasn't a problem.
As they fled, Xiao Yuan turned back toward the red silhouette atop a nearby boulder.
The Snow Demon Ape's fur had turned blood-red. Crimson mist oozed from its pores, corroding everything it touched. Its power had nearly doubled.
"It awakened its berserk bloodline…"
Xiao Yuan clenched his fists.
Yao Lao had once told him that in this state, the Snow Demon Ape could match a five-star Dou Wang for a short time.
Fortunately, it seemed to be in a recovery phase, allowing Xiao Yuan time to exchange words and let the others flee.
Sensing that they had found Lin Xiuya and retreated, Xiao Yuan relaxed slightly.
His time under Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Change was almost up.
But this…
His eyes narrowed thoughtfully.
Yao Lao had once said that if one killed a berserk Snow Demon Ape, there was a chance to extract its bloodline—and possibly use it.
But only if the user had strong enough bloodline power—otherwise, the cost would be life itself.
Still, Xiao Yuan was interested.
He didn't understand bloodlines. But he had ancestors who did.
Besides… he already built Lionheart Society. What's one more trump card?
He had kept many of his techniques hidden until now. But with no one nearby, he could finally test them.
His thoughts settled. A black lightning sigil emerged on his forehead. Dou Qi from his other four Qi Palaces flowed into his Green Wood Palace.
CRACK!
A bolt of green lightning surged into his hand—forming a green thunder spear.
Hoo…
Xiao Yuan exhaled slowly. Lightning flashed in his eyes. A Dou Wang–level aura surged from him.
The Snow Demon Ape visibly flinched. It sensed something dangerous.
SWOOSH!
Xiao Yuan vanished in a blur of green lightning—and reappeared behind the beast. His spear pierced its back, and black lightning patterns of destructive force danced on the blade.
ROAR!
The ape shrieked and swung a punch at his head. Red mist poured out—corrosive, reeking of blood.
But the punch hit nothing—just a green afterimage.
BOOM!
Thunder cracked as Xiao Yuan ascended into the sky, carried by lightning. His spear surged with Dou Qi, arcs dancing across his body.
He looked like a thunder god descending.
Earth-Tier Low-Rank Battle Skill — Nine Tribulations Devil Lightning Spear!
With a shift in his seal, black lightning veins exploded across the green spear. The destruction of Black Devil Lightning surged forth.
CRACKLE!
In a flash, Xiao Yuan reappeared before the ape. His spear danced like a dragon, slashing wound after wound into its body.
Above, dark clouds gathered. A silver bolt of lightning struck the beast's skull—like divine punishment.
Its body stiffened. Its eyes dulled.
Before it could react, a green-black thunder spear pierced its forehead.
(END CHAPTER)
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