Free Web NovelChapter 259: Chapter 246: Slaying the Beast King (Part 1)
"Amazing!"
"Terrifying!"
"How in the world did he cultivate such a swordsmanship technique?"
Seeing the young man fight without a trace of gore, yet killing more Demon Wing Cloud Armor Beasts faster than all of them combined, Qii Yang’s wariness toward Nie Yun intensified.
The unknown was what was truly terrifying. The youth’s attack could ignore all defense and directly shatter his targets’ internal organs. It was a method of combat that completely surpassed their understanding.
"WOOOO!"
Amidst the group’s fierce assault, a sound like a conch horn suddenly echoed from within the ranks of the Demon Wing Cloud Armor Beasts—a long, drawn-out wail, as if someone was issuing a command to the horde.
SPLASH! SPLASH!
As the horn-like sound faded, the frantically attacking Demon Wing Cloud Armor Beasts suddenly halted. With a surge of water, a group of pure black Demon Wing Cloud Armor Beasts charged to the front of the horde.
The turtle shells on their backs were densely inscribed with demonic patterns that seemed to align with the fundamental principles of the world. They distorted the water currents, making them flow in reverse, as if setting up some kind of array. freēwēbnovel.com
"These are the most formidable of the Demon Wing Cloud Armor Beasts—the Demon Wing Black Armor Beasts! Every single one has the strength of the Qi Sect Realm, and the Demon Race secret runes left by a Demon on their backs make them indestructible..."
Qii Yang recognized what they were and trembled all over. If he weren’t deep in the sea, he would probably be drenched in a cold sweat.
"Die!"
With a roar, Qii Yang finally drew his weapon. Just like Venerable Tuxin, whom they had met before, he wielded a great hammer renowned for its weight.
Propelled by his True Qi, the great hammer tore through the blood-filled water and struck a Demon Wing Black Armor Beast.
CLANG!
Sparks flew. Qii Yang’s full-powered strike had actually failed to break through the Black Armored Beast’s shell!
With such astonishing defense, weren’t they all doomed?
Seeing this, a look of despair and terror appeared in everyone’s eyes.
"Break for me!"
His first strike having failed, Qii Yang’s eyes were practically splitting with rage. He drew back and once again smashed his hammer onto the exact same spot.
BOOM!
This time, the Black Armored Beast finally gave way and exploded from the middle.
’These Demon Race runes... why do they feel so familiar...’
As Qii Yang made his move, the others didn’t stay idle and joined the fight. After consecutively killing several Black Armored Beasts, Nie Yun couldn’t help but frown.
For some reason, he kept feeling that the secret patterns on these Demon Wing Black Armor Beasts were familiar, a strange and indescribable sensation in his heart.
BAM!
After unleashing his Dark Force again to kill another Demon Wing Black Armor Beast with his sword, Nie Yun’s eyes suddenly lit up in realization.
’That’s it, the Dark Force! The secret patterns on them are somewhat similar to the way I channel my Dark Force. Could they help me comprehend it further?’
The Demon Wing Black Armor Beasts had an invincible defense and could only be killed with Dark Force. Nie Yun would never have guessed that the secret patterns on their bodies actually contained the mysteries of Dark Force. As long as he observed them carefully, he could definitely deepen his understanding of the technique!
’Where venomous creatures are found, an antidote is sure to be within seven steps. All things in nature are created to generate and overcome one another. These Demon Wing Black Armor Beasts have an invincible defense, so who would have thought that the secret patterns on their own bodies would hold the key to killing them!’
With this sudden clarity, Nie Yun felt a jolt in his mind, and his understanding of Dark Force instantly took a qualitative leap.
If his previous understanding of Dark Force was merely superficial, then after grasping the principle of mutual generation and restraint, he now had a fundamental grasp of it.
CRACK!
He unleashed another Dark Force strike. A series of crisp cracks echoed out as dozens of Demon Wing Black Armor Beasts were killed by a single sword strike, their shells sinking into the water.
’Twelve layers of Dark Force! I can now casually unleash twelve layers of Dark Force!’
Feeling the power in that one strike, Nie Yun couldn’t help but want to let out a long, triumphant cry.
Before, he could at most unleash a single layer of Dark Force. But now, with a single move, his True Qi surged, and the Dark Force reached as high as twelve layers!
Moreover, unleashing a single layer of Dark Force used to be a considerable drain on his Essence, Qi, and Spirit. Now, even unleashing twelve layers didn’t consume as much!
This breakthrough had made his Dark Force more powerful, yet less draining!
’With twelve layers of Dark Force, plus my advancement to the Mid-Stage Ultimate Venerable Realm, Qii Yang is definitely no match for me now, even if he has some tricks up his sleeve!’
Feeling his immense increase in strength, Nie Yun couldn’t help but smile.
Though he hadn’t feared Young Master Qii Yang before, as a scion of a great family, there was no guarantee the man didn’t have a trump card. But now, no matter what ace he might have, it would be turned to dust before twelve layers of Dark Force. He wouldn’t be able to withstand it!
’The secret patterns on the Demon Wing Black Armor Beasts allowed me to easily comprehend twelve layers of Dark Force. The one that made the horn sound just now must be the supreme leader of this Demon Beast horde, and it has probably reached the Ultimate Venerable Level. Wouldn’t the secret patterns on its body be even more profound?’
An idea sparked in his mind, and a fervent look appeared in Nie Yun’s eyes. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
By observing the patterns on the Demon Wing Black Armor Beasts, he had comprehended twelve layers of Dark Force. The patterns on the horde’s leader must be even more complex. If he could get a look at them, not only could he gain a deeper understanding of Dark Force, but he could probably also resolve the crisis of being besieged by these Demon Beasts!
"These Demon Beasts are organized and disciplined; they must be led by a King! If we can just kill the King, we can definitely escape this predicament! Who among you is willing to go?"
Just then, Young Master Qii Yang let out a long cry.
’I didn’t expect this guy to be so quick on the uptake...’
He had only just thought of it himself, and the other man had already arrived at the same conclusion. Nie Yun couldn’t help but think a little more highly of this Young Master Qii Yang.
"Young Master, Yun Tong’s technique of striking a cow from across a mountain is incredibly powerful. I think he is the most suitable candidate to go kill the leader of these Demon Wing Black Armor Beasts!"
Muu Shengxue’s face was twisted in a sinister expression, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.
The hatred from the beating Nie Yun had given him earlier was deeply rooted in his heart, and he wanted revenge at the first opportunity.
In his view, these Demon Wing Black Armor Beasts were incomparably strong, and their King must be hidden in the very depths of the horde. Even if someone managed to charge through and kill it, they would surely suffer a massive loss of Primordial Qi. At that point, they would no longer be a threat!
After all, they were at the bottom of the sea. For anyone who wasn’t a Soaring Water Master, every bit of expended True Qi was a permanent loss. Even if you were an Ultimate Venerable Peak expert, without True Qi, you were still finished!
"Why Yun Tong? As our leader, shouldn’t Young Master Qii Yang take on this duty without hesitation?" Mu Qing said with a slight smile, the corners of her lips turning up.
As she spoke, she glanced at Nie Yun, seemingly making a friendly gesture toward him.
Although her previous attempt to discuss an alliance with Nie Yun had failed, it seemed she hadn’t given up yet.
"That’s right. As the leader, Young Master Qii Yang is also the strongest. Only he has the best chance of killing the King of these Black Armored Beasts!"
Baihua Xiu wasn’t a fool either and chimed in her support.
"As the leader, it is indeed my duty. However, when we entered the Dark Gold Cold Stream earlier, I was the first to charge in, already setting an example! This now concerns everyone’s lives, and it cannot be shirked. Yun Tong, you will go at once! Otherwise, it will be considered a betrayal to us all, and everyone will have the right to execute you!"
