He stood on the Devil Miasma Qi as black Qi roared behind him, a dreadful sight akin to seeing a demon.
“Your highness, I will go deal with that poison bastard. Everything else will be left to the rest of you.” After leaving behind these words, dark gold Qi whizzed over as he stepped onto it and rose into the sky.
Two Alpha-Origin stage experts faced each other in the sky, their powerful auras clashing.
Buzz!
Wei Canglan was the first to make his move. With a grasp of his hand, the dark gold Genesis Qi around his body surged forth, piercing through the air like a golden lance as it shot towards the Black Venom King.
“Keh keh.”
The Black Venom King let out a strange laugh as his hands joined together. Black Qi began to spin, forming a black tornado that bounced away the incoming dark gold Genesis Qi.
On two different sides of the valley, Zhou Yuan, Qi Hao and the rest of the two parties watched the battle in the sky with grave expressions.
“Come Wei Canglan, have a taste of my Devil Miasma Prison!”
The Black Venom King’s sleeves fluttered as two streams of black Genesis Qi flew out. The Genesis Qi swiftly descended from the sky, like a rapidly shrinking cage with Wei Canglan at its center.
As the black prison grew smaller and smaller, the churning toxic black Qi within it enclosed around Wei Canglan.
“Golden Broadsword Slash!”
Wei Canglan’s face was ice-cold as he made a grabbing motion with his hand and a giant broadsword appeared within it. Runes covered the entire broadsword as a powerful aura pulsed from it.
It was a Black tier Genesis Weapon.
Broadsword in hand, Wei Canglan powerfully slashed downwards.
Pch!
A hundred feet long golden blade of light shot out and ripped through the air, breaking the shrinking cage in a single strike.
Swish!
After the cage was sliced apart, black Qi suddenly appeared behind Wei Canglan. The Black Venom King appeared and sent a palm strike flying towards Wei Canglan’s back.
Black Qi swirled around the palm, showing that the attack contained a powerful venom.
As a stench rushed towards Wei Canglan from behind, he throw a fist behind him. A golden glow surrounded his fist as rays of golden light shot forth, rays as sharp as swords.
Bang!
Fist and palm collided.
The surrounding air exploded as a piercing explosion rang out together with a wave of Qi that could be seen with the naked eye.
Two figures shot backwards from the collision.
A slightly twisted expression could be seen on the Black Venom King’s face as he steadied his body while fresh blood dripped continuously from his hand. Wei Canglan’s Gold Militant Qi was just too domineering and had pierced the former’s hand in their previous clash.
However, although his hand had been pierced, a sinister look glowed within the Black Venom King’s eyes as he stared at Wei Canglan and said in a frosty voice, “Wei Canglan, you really do not learn do you. To think that you would clash directly with my Devil Miasma Qi. Have you really forgotten what it tastes like when my poison invades your body?”
Though the Black Venom King’s palm had been pierced in the previous clash, he had similarly managed to send some Devil Miasma Qi into Wei Canglan’s body.
However, the Black Venom King was somewhat surprised to see Wei Canglan’s expression remain indifferent. The latter slowly lifted his hand as a faint green rune of light emerged. The Black Venom King’s expression turned ugly as he watched the green light rune slowly expel a wisp of black Qi.
His Devil Miasma Qi had been expelled!
“Do you really believe that I would allow your poison to enter my body?” Mocked Wei Canglan. The green light rune was naturally the Thousand Wood Poison Safeguard Rune.
When activated, it would protect one’s body and prevent any poison from entering.
The Black Venom King’s expression turned as dark as a bottomless well. It turns out that he was the one who had suffered instead, his palm pierced by Wei Canglan.
On one side of the valley, Wei Qingqing happily blurted out when she saw this, “Father has taken the upper hand!”
Zhou Yuan breathed a tiny sigh of relief. It was fortunate that he had made preparations in advance or it would likely be very difficult for Wei Canglan to gain the upper hand.
In contrast, the atmosphere on Qi Hao’s side grew rather tense as he frowned. It was obvious that he had not expected the Black Venom King to suffer such a big loss.
Qi Ling said in a low voice, “First young master, I’m afraid that the Black Venom King will not be able to win and will at best only manage to delay Wei Canglan.”
Qi Hao’s expression grew icy. His eyes flickered in thought for a moment before he coldly said, “No problem, delaying Wei Canglan is fine. Next, it is time for us to show our hand.”
He raised his head and looked towards Zhou Yuan as the corners of his mouth lifted to form a mocking smile.
“It seems that they believe victory is already theirs. Since that is so, let us send them a little gift…”
As his words faded, the ground suddenly began to shake. The valley was abruptly torn open, dust rising into the air as an enormous creature slowly emerged.
The pupils of Zhou Yuan and his group shrank when they saw the giant silhouette that had suddenly appeared.
Light shined down upon a giant black python that was several dozens of feet long. Its serpent eyes were entirely red, and numerous runes had been inscribed on its body. A ferocious without equal aura swept outwards from it.
Zhou Yuan’s expression became extremely grave as he gazed at the giant python.
Had the protector of the ruins finally appeared?
He raised his head, frowning as his gaze swept towards Qi Hao’s group which was nearer to the giant python. The former did not see any worry on the latter’s face. Instead, Qi Hao was looking at the giant battle puppet python with eyes filled with both excitement and anticipation.
“What’s going on?” Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly.
As if sensing Zhou Yuan’s gaze, Qi Hao turned his head and displayed a strange smile to the former. At the same time, a chilling voice drifted over from the distance.
“Zhou Yuan, I advised you to leave earlier, now… all of you will die here!”
Chapter 82 Tuntun’s Show of Power
Qi Hao’s cold mockery-filled voice echoed in the valley, sounding as if victory was already his.
Zhou Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly. Qi Hao’s seemingly blind confidence made the former feel a trace of danger. The latter should also understand that the strengths of both parties were currently equal.
Zhou Yuan slowly said, “I’m afraid that your group cannot take down the giant battle puppet python alone.”
Qi Hao laughed, a strange smile on his lips as he replied, “I feel that you are the ones who should worry about this problem.”
Su Youwei, Wei Qingqing and the rest exchanged a look, confusion in their eyes. Was Qi Hao so certain that the giant battle puppet python would not attack his party?
Qi Hao merely smiled when he saw their expressions. With a grasp of his hand, a black flute appeared within it.
The flute gave off a faint glow and one could barely make out runes flowing on its surface. It was an exceptionally mysterious sight.
“This is the spirit controlling flute. It is specially made to control beast spirits…” Qi Hao softly chuckled before he continued, “Although this giant battle puppet python is a puppet, its core is a grade 4 python-type Genesis beast spirit. What do you think will happen when I control its beast spirit?”
The expressions of Zhou Yuan, Wei Qingqing, Lu Tieshan and the rest finally changed. They never imagined that Qi Hao would have such a treasure in his possession.
An item that could temporarily control a grade 4 Genesis Beast spirit was certainly invaluable.
Qi Hao spun the black flute as he grinned. “Truthful
ly, it is all thanks to your highness’ rising reputation that increased the support provided to us by the Great Wu Empire, thus enabling such a treasure to fall into our hands.”
“So I really have to thank you for this.”
Zhou Yuan frowned deeply as he gazed at Qi Hao’s superficial smile. If Qi Hao was truly able to temporarily control the giant battle puppet python, the balance between their parties would be broken.
A single giant battle puppet python was enough to tie up all of them, while Qi Hao could take the chance to retrieve the Fire Spirit Grain without any obstructions.
Woowoo!
While Zhou Yuan was thinking of a way to save the situation, Qi Hao had already began to blow the black flute. A faint but peculiar ‘woowoo’ sound rang out, echoing around the valley.
The red eyes of the giant battle puppet python gradually brightened as if awakening. Soon after, its red eyes turned in the direction of Zhou Yuan’s group.
Swish!
The giant battle puppet python swung its tail, causing the ground below to crumble as its body transformed into a series of after-images, darting towards Zhou Yuan’s group like lightning. It was a very intimidating sight.
In the sky, Wei Canglan’s expression changed when he saw this and quickly moved to try and save them.
“Heh, your opponent is me. Stop being distracted!” However, a stream of black Genesis Qi shot over at this moment, bringing with it an appalling stench.
Wei Canglan had no choice but to throw a strike with the back of his palm, dispersing the black Genesis Qi. However, his window of opportunity was already gone.
“Protect his highness!”
Lu Tieshan yelled with a grave expression. Eight Heaven Gate experts attacked together, each throwing a punch as eight jets of Genesis Qi shot forth, slamming into the body of the incoming giant battle puppet python.
Bang!
A loud sound was heard as the giant battle puppet python’s charge was finally stopped. However, its tail suddenly shot forward, blasting apart the air and leaving behind numerous after images as it descended from the sky.
Boom!
An entire section of the valley ridge was hacked open by the tail, scattering rocks everywhere. Lu Tieshan and the seven Heaven Gate experts could only scatter as they miserably tried to evade.
Although they had the advantage in numbers, it was obviously not that easy to match an Alpha-Origin giant battle puppet python.
Zhou Yuan’s eyebrows furrowed as he watched Lu Tieshan and the rest continuously try to dodge the giant battle puppet python’s attacks. This turn of events had already surpassed his expectations.
“Your highness, what do we do?” Wei Qingqing looked towards Zhou Yuan, worry flashing in her eyes.
Zhou Yuan shook his head and soothed her a little. Although his expression was grim, there was not much panic to be seen. Qi Hao may have a trump card, but Zhou Yuan similarly had his own.
His trump card was Yaoyao.
Long before they had entered the ruins, Zhou Yuan had told Yaoyao that he hoped she would be able to act if the situation became unfavorable and she had naturally agreed.
Zhou Yuan had tried his best to control the situation since the beginning such that he would not need to borrow Yaoyao’s power. However, now that the odds were beginning to fall completely in Qi Hao’s favor, Zhou Yuan had no choice but to ask the little lady to act.
The intense battle continued.
The combined efforts of Lu Tieshan and the seven Heaven Gate experts were still not enough against the giant battle puppet python. All they could do was bitterly endure.
As Qi Hao watched from far away, the smile on his face grew wider and wider.
Boom!
Yet another ferocious attack sent eight figures flying backwards, leaving behind several sets of deep imprints on the ground. Their clothes were in tatters, making them appear extremely ragged.
Lu Tieshan said with an ashamed tone, “Your highness, we cannot stop the battle puppet.”
Zhou Yuan nodded. He looked towards the slithering giant body that was beginning to approach, before turning his head to Yaoyao. “Big sis Yaoyao, is there any way to deal with this giant battle puppet python?”
Yaoyao cocked her head slightly and thought for a bit. Soon after, she let out a soft laugh. “There is naturally a way.”
“Eh? Big sis Yaoyao is going?”
Yaoyao shot a glance at the ugly head of the giant battle puppet python, her nose scrunching up in dislike as she shook her head. She then threw Tuntun at Zhou Yuan.
“This fellow has eaten so much of your Genesis Beast meat, it is time for it to do some work.”
Zhou Yuan was somewhat stunned at he caught Tuntun. The latter innocently stared at him with its intelligent beast eyes, causing the corners of his mouth to twitch. Allow it to go deal with that giant battle puppet python?
Although he was utterly confused, due to his trust in Yaoyao, Zhou Yuan rubbed Tuntun’s head and gently said, “Good Tuntun, I’ll prepare ten plates of dried Genesis Beast meat for you if you finish off that big guy!”
Having lived with Tuntun for so long, Zhou Yuan understood how to motivate this lazy little fellow.
Sure enough, the moment Zhou Yuan spoke, Tuntun’s laziness filled eyes immediately brightened.
Hss hss!
The giant battle puppet python hissed as it charged towards them. Everything in its path was crushed to pieces.
Under the stupefied looks of Su Youwei, Wei Qingqing and the rest, Zhou Yuan threw Tuntun forward. The little creature somersaulted in the air and landed on the ground.
“Your highness, are you really going to let Tuntun fight that big guy?” Su Youwei’s lips were pursed as she shot a look at Zhou Yuan, eyes filled with doubt. Tuntun might be very adorable, but could it really use that adorableness to defeat the giant battle puppet python?
Wei Qingqing’s look was practically screaming ‘how cruel’.
Zhou Yuan laughed awkwardly. The only thing he knew about Tuntun was its insatiable appetite. He too was unaware of how powerful it was.
“Throwing out a little beast? Are they completely out of moves?” Qi Hao and his group were first stunned by Zhou Yuan’s actions, before involuntarily bursting out into laughter.
Tuntun was just too adorable and not the least bit intimidating.
Rumble!
However, the giant battle puppet python did not show any mercy. It ferociously rushed forward as its giant python tail slammed downwards. The astonishing power contained within blowing away the air as it viciously swatted towards at Tuntun.
This swat was enough to level a mountain.
Su Youwei and Wei Qingqing were unable to continue watching.
Boom!
The python tail smashed into the ground, causing the surrounding area to collapse. Giant rocks flew outwards as cracks continuously extended.
However, a sky-shaking howl suddenly rang out at this moment, shaking the surrounding trees.
Bang!
Everyone watched as the python’s titanic body was suddenly sent flying as if it had been struck by a heavy blow.
Crash!
The giant python smashed into a wall of the valley and was buried in the rubble.
This abrupt scene caused everyone’s faces to be filled with shock, Su Youwei’s and Wei Qingqing’s mouths hanging slightly open.
Swish!
Every gaze in the place converged towards the spot where Tuntun was at this moment, only to see dust filling the air.
Scarlet light seemed to emerge from within the dust and everyone watched in astonishment as an approximately ten feet tall beast slowly walked out from within, its heavy footsteps pounding on the ground.
The giant beast’s entire body was scarlet-red and covered in fiery-red scales. Its eyes looked like burning flames, and there seemed to be black light in its mouth, light that could devour all things.
An alarming aura gradually spread from its body, causing the entire mountain
forest to fall silent.
It was as if a mysterious ferocious beast had walked out from an ancient primal era.
Mysterious and ferocious.
Chapter 83 Contest
Everyone was stupefied as they stared at the mysterious beast that had stepped out from the smoke. Even Zhou Yuan himself was dumbstruck.
Su Youwei covered her little mouth as she asked in disbelief, “Is… is that Tuntun?”
Zhou Yuan hesitated for a moment before nodding. “It should be.”
Although it was a little unbelievable for him to relate this mysterious and ferocious creature to the usually lazy Tuntun that did nothing but eat, his rationality told him that the intimidating beast before their eyes was indeed Tuntun…
Wei Qingqing mumbled in shock, “It possess also Alpha-Origin strength…”
“Tuntun is still a child.” Yaoyao smiled faintly.
These words caused everyone to be stupefied once again. The corners of Wei Qingqing’s little red mouth twitched as her heartbeat quickened. Already possessing the strength of the Alpha-Origin stage as a child?
What kind of terrifying Genesis Beast was this?!
Just how frightening would Tuntun become once it reached maturity?
Zhou Yuan involuntarily wet his lips. Although he had known all along that Tuntun was not of ordinary origin, never in his wildest dreams would he have imagined that it would reach the Alpha-Origin stage as a child. Such a thought was just too terrifying.
While Zhou Yuan’s group was stunned by Tuntun’s battle form, opposite them, the expressions of Qi Hao’s group turned extremely ugly.
“Where did Zhou Yuan find an Alpha-Origin Genesis Beast?” Qi Hao’s voice was filled with shock. One must know that although he could control the grade 4 python-type battle puppet, it was only for a short period of time, and he could not bring the battle puppet away.
In contrast, the giant beast that had appeared on Zhou Yuan’s side could listen to one’s commands.
“Could this be a hidden trump card of the royal clan?” Qi Hao’s eyes flickered in thought.
“Hss!”
While these thoughts churned in Qi Hao’s mind, the giant battle puppet python freed itself from the rubble and hissed at Tuntun as the ancient runes on its night-black body began to glow.
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