Free Web NovelChapter 1866: Chapter 1865: Coercion
"Miss Ouyang, can you trap the opponent for a moment?"
Lan looked at the unfavorable battle situation; their current predicament was grim, and they couldn’t determine if this place was the only one occupied by the demon clan of the Gale Tribe.
In any case, it’s best to finish the fight quickly.
Ouyang Qiuhai shook her head slightly, "Although I practice arrays, I can’t use them as I please. Arranging an array takes time and requires a magic treasure as the array heart; otherwise, common arrays would be futile."
"And the magic treasure on me is exhausted from earlier. Even if I had any, it would still be difficult to set up an array to trap him."
Although arrays are powerful, they have their flaws; they need to be set up in advance. The more powerful the array, the more it needs to be prepared. Ouyang Qiuhai could cast some arrays instantly, but she requires assistance from some magical treasures.
But now, she was like a skilled woman without rice.
"Trapping him, is it? I’ll give it a try."
Lei Ba stretched his muscles and, with that said, launched himself like a cannonball toward the demon clan’s Cangshan.
In truth, the one most adept at entangling foes was Shadow, but since Shadow was severely injured earlier by the self-detonation of the Flying King Ant, he couldn’t make a move now.
Lei Ba, though seemingly reckless, was quite meticulous. He knew that only he could take on this task. Lan was more of a strategist with a physically weaker body, and Ouyang Qiuhai had already been of great help all the way here, so they couldn’t rely on her at this crucial moment.
Lei Ba’s body flickered with thunder light, and despite his thick, bear-like frame, he exhibited agility that did not match his physique.
True to his name, Lei Ba’s Golden Core was the rare Thunder Element, which was also quite uncommon in the Duel Arena.
Thunder Arc.
The Thunder Element’s secret technique was rarely displayed by Lei Ba in front of others. His public persona was always that of a brawny and boorish warrior, with actions that were straightforward and open, giving the impression of a brainless martial artist.
But if you really thought that, you’d fall right into his trap.
To emerge victorious in the Duel Arena, and even more so to achieve Golden Core status, especially the rare Thunder Element Golden Core, anyone who mistook him for a crude warrior was destined for tragedy.
As Lei Ba unleashed the secret technique, his body, which was shot out like a cannonball, suddenly transformed into a lightning flash, instantly bringing him several meters closer to Zhang Cangshan, as if he had shrunk the earth into inches.
Lei Ba’s actions had long been noticed by Cangshan, who controlled the overall situation, but Cangshan didn’t see him as a threat, despite his rapid moves, because he needed to get close first.
Ha, dream on.
But at this moment, Lei Ba’s sudden use of the Thunder Arc secret technique closed the distance in an instant. He was initially several meters away, but suddenly he was within arm’s reach.
This move was startlingly unexpected.
Lei Ba opened his arms wide, going for a bear hug on Cangshan, but Cangshan, surrounded by the Wind Barrier of the Wind Body, was enveloped by a densely-packed Wind Barrier.
This Wind Barrier seemed intangible yet had incredible defense, not to mention its reflective and shredding properties.
Anyone approaching it felt as if they were being thrown into a meat grinder, endlessly churned.
Lei Ba spread his arms and grabbed Cangshan; Cangshan indeed got caught, but Lei Ba wouldn’t break through the Wind Body. He was instantly shredded by the Wind Blades on the Wind Barrier, his flesh torn and bloodied.
Lei Ba refused to let go, his muscles tensed like steel, allowing the Wind Blades to slice through, while his Golden Core Power continuously erupted.
Thunderclap.
Powerful thunder burst forth from Lei Ba’s body. The Wind Body could block 99% of physical attacks; even Sikong Yu’s Vermilion Bird Fire couldn’t get close.
But the ever-present Thunder Power directly penetrated the Wind Body, heading straight for Cangshan. Thunder, among all paths, possessed the strongest penetrative power.
"Miss Sikong, it’s up to you now."
Lei Ba stubbornly held on, as the thunder arcs wrapped around him struck Cangshan, buying Sikong Yu precious seconds.
Sikong Yu observed Lei Ba holding Cangshan with his body and wasted no time. She unleashed a wave of fire beneath her feet, using the explosive power of the flames to instantly appear before Cangshan.
On the Red Tassel Spear, the Vermilion Bird Fire soared, the spear’s energy driving a spiraling force like a drill, thrusting directly at Cangshan’s chest.
"Break for me."
Sikong Yu shouted, her power erupted, and simultaneously, her Bloodline Power surged to the extreme. The Vermilion Bird Fire bore her wrath, intending to annihilate everything before her.
Ha.
At the critical moment.
Held tightly by Lei Ba, Cangshan suddenly lifted his eyes, a mocking smile on his lips, and Sikong Yu felt an ominous sensation.
Cangshan’s form dispersed into the wind; Sikong Yu’s lethal strike couldn’t be retracted, and at the last moment, she could only flick her wrist to avoid Lei Ba’s vital points.
Puff.
Despite Sikong Yu dissipating the Vermilion Bird Fire at the last moment, the spear tip still carried Gun Qi, piercing through Lei Ba’s body.
Instantly heavily injuring Lei Ba.
"Ha, ha-ha, Miss Sikong truly spares no mercy even with her allies, how unfortunate, just a tad bit short."
Cangshan laughed heartily, with a hint of sarcasm at the corners of his mouth. Cangshan was the Young Master of the Gale Tribe. Not only had he inherited the innate abilities of his Bloodline, but he also received the added support of the Demon Ancestor’s Bloodline, making his Bloodline even stronger.
Sikong Yu bit her lip, remaining silent, preparing to strike again.
Cangshan restrained his smile, yet wasn’t planning to engage Sikong Yu head-on. Killing everyone here would be pointless; capturing them alive and bringing them back would better demonstrate his skills.
Thinking of his brother, Cangshan’s face turned slightly sullen. Originally, he was supposed to head to the Molten Lava Cave together, but his envious brother left him outside instead.
Going down to find the Vermilion Bird might not yield results, but capturing the daughter of an Ancestor Dragon City noble was tangible credit delivered to his doorstep.
Cangshan tapped his toe, disappearing like the wind again, making Sikong Yu’s attack miss once more. In the next moment, Cangshan appeared behind Ouyang Qiuhai.
His sharp claws gripped Ouyang Qiuhai’s neck, and he slyly looked at Sikong Yu, "Drop your spear and surrender, or else I will kill everyone here, including this delicate beauty in front of you."
Ouyang Qiuhai felt a chill down her spine, as she hadn’t sensed when he had approached.
Was it the gust of wind that had just passed by? If it really was, then this Cangshan could be quite terrifying.
Sikong Yu, looking at the captured Ouyang Qiuhai, halted her action, her eyes sharply fixed on Cangshan, "What? You dare not fight me, so you use such despicable means to threaten me? Is the demon clan this shamelessly vile?"
Cangshan sneered at her words, "Lady Sikong, you don’t expect me to be provoked by your simple words, do you? Your tactic is not very clever."
"Besides, I’m not engaging because I can’t defeat you, but because I don’t want to hurt you. After all, a charming lady from a noble family like you getting hurt on the face or body would be unacceptable."
"Spare the nonsense, surrender or not, out of these people, I really only care about you. The others? I can kill them all."
"Of course, I could let them go too. Do you need a few seconds to consider?"
