klisemfg Chapter 116 What kind of monster is this?
Chapter 116 What kind of monster is this?
The pitch-black crack, like the vertical pupil of a giant beast, stared intently at the masses below.
Zhuang Yu gripped the artifact tightly, but the warm, smooth feel of it did nothing to ease his inner tension.
The artifact trembled slightly, as if sensing its master's unease, and emitted a low hum.
What lies hidden behind this crack?
Zhuang Yu pondered to himself, a strange sense of crisis enveloping him.
Suddenly, a powerful suction force surged from the crack, like the gaping maw of an abyss, threatening to devour everything in the world.
Cultivators around were caught off guard and were pulled away, their cries of surprise rising and falling.
Those with weaker cultivation were directly swept into the air, swaying in the gale like kites with broken strings.
Zhuang Yu also felt a tremendous force pulling at him, his robes fluttering, and the ground beneath his feet seemed to become unstable.
He tried his best to circulate his spiritual energy to stabilize himself, but he still felt a strong sense of powerlessness.
This suction force far exceeds the power he can currently resist.
"Ah!" A cry of surprise rang out, and Zhuang Yu turned his head sharply. He saw Wang Yao being pulled into the air by the suction force. Her slender body swayed in the gale, like a leaf about to fall.
Her terrified eyes made Zhuang Yu's heart clench.
"Yao'er!" Zhuang Yu shouted and flew towards Wang Yao without regard for anything else.
The divine artifact shone brightly in his hand, cleaving a path for him towards Wang Yao.
The wind howled, stinging his cheeks, but he paid no heed, his eyes fixed only on the figure swaying in the air.
Just as he was about to grab Wang Yao's hand, a sudden change occurred.
A golden light suddenly shot out from the crack, moving at an astonishing speed, heading straight for Zhuang Yu.
Warning bells rang in Zhuang Yu's mind, and he instinctively held the divine weapon horizontally in front of his chest.
With a deafening clang, golden light struck the divine artifact, unleashing a dazzling burst of light.
Zhuang Yu felt a tremendous force coming from him, his hands went numb, and he was forced back several steps.
Upon closer inspection, he realized that the golden light was actually a golden longsword, its blade radiating a sharp sword aura, clearly no ordinary weapon.
"This...this is..." Master Zixiao stared at this scene.
Master Zixiao stared intently at the divine artifact, a fleeting look of greed crossing his eyes.
However, he did not act immediately. At this moment, the crack was like a giant beast that was ready to devour people, and its danger level was far greater than that of the artifact itself.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the greed in his heart. Spiritual energy surged in his hand, and a rope emitting a pale purple light flew towards Zhuang Yu.
"Seize him!" Master Zixiao shouted in a deep voice.
Zhuang Yu was slightly taken aback and glanced at Master Zixiao with some surprise.
This old guy actually helped him?
Although he was puzzled, he still grabbed the rope.
The other end of the rope was wrapped around Wang Yao's waist. Zhuang Yu pulled hard, pulling Wang Yao back from the raging wind.
Wang Yao was still in shock, clutching Zhuang Yu's sleeve tightly, her face pale.
Just then, a series of ear-piercing hissing sounds came from the crack, sending chills down one's spine.
Immediately afterwards, enormous black shadows flew out from the cracks, blotting out the sky.
These creatures resemble giant bats, with wingspans reaching tens of meters, their bodies covered in hard scales, and radiating a suffocating aura of power.
"What kind of monster is this?!" The surrounding cultivators were terrified and scattered in all directions.
"They're Void Beasts!" Master Zixiao's expression turned grave. "These beasts feed on spiritual energy and are extremely ferocious!"
Before the words were even finished, a Void Beast opened its blood-red maw and pounced towards Zhuang Yu and Wang Yao.
A foul, nauseating stench wafted out.
Zhuang Yu quickly shielded Wang Yao behind him, and the divine weapon in his hand shone brightly, unleashing a sharp sword aura that slashed towards the void beast.
With a loud "Boom!", the sword energy collided with the scales of the Void Beast, sparking a burst of sparks.
The Void Beast let out a painful roar, but it was not seriously injured.
Its scales are incredibly hard, and even attacks from divine weapons cannot penetrate them.
Upon seeing this, Master Zixiao immediately took action as well.
He formed hand seals and chanted incantations, and streaks of purple lightning descended from the sky, striking the Void Beast.
The lightning was incredibly powerful, blasting the Void Beast until its skin was torn and its flesh was exposed.
However, these Void Beasts were far too numerous and fearless.
Even after being struck by lightning, they still frantically pounced on Zhuang Yu and the others.
The surrounding cultivators had long since vanished without a trace, leaving only Zhuang Yu, Wang Yao, and Master Zixiao still struggling to hold on.
"This can't go on!" Master Zixiao's face was grim. "There are too many of these void beasts. We must find a way to break through!"
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath and integrated the power of the divine artifact into his spiritual power.
An unprecedentedly powerful force surged through his body, making him feel as if he could control the world.
A glint flashed in his eyes, and the divine weapon in his hand shone brightly, sending a dazzling beam of light soaring into the sky, heading straight for an exceptionally large void beast.
Wherever the beam of light passed, space seemed to be torn apart, emitting a piercing explosion.
"boom!"
With a deafening roar, the beam of light slammed solidly into the Void Beast.
The hard scales were torn apart instantly, as if made of paper.
The Void Beast let out a shrill scream as its massive body exploded in mid-air, turning into countless fragments, like a storm of blood.
The surrounding cultivators were stunned by this scene, their eyes filled with awe as they looked at Zhuang Yu.
They had never seen such power before, as if a god had descended, capable of destroying the world with a mere gesture.
Zhuang Yu felt the surging power within him, a slight smile playing on his lips, his heart filled with confidence.
He gripped the artifact tightly, feeling a warm touch on his fingertips, as if he had become one with it.
He knew that he had already grasped the power of this artifact, and given enough time, he would be able to fully control it.
Just then, Wang Yao suddenly threw herself into Zhuang Yu's arms, hugging him tightly, her body trembling slightly.
The joy of surviving the ordeal and her dependence on Zhuang Yu intertwined in her eyes, like a frightened kitten finding a warm harbor.
Zhuang Yu gently stroked Wang Yao's hair, feeling the soft strands, his heart filled with tenderness.
He knew that this seemingly fragile girl was his strongest support.
The surrounding cultivators, upon witnessing this scene, either showed expressions of envy or whispered among themselves, as if they had seen a perfect couple.
A warm atmosphere filled the air, easing the previous tension and fear.
However, the danger was not completely over, and the Void Beasts continued their frenzied attack.
Zhuang Yu put Wang Yao down, his gaze sharpening once more.
He knew this was not the time for sentimentality; more crises awaited them.
He took a deep breath, and just as he was about to make another move, he felt a sharp pain in his back.
He turned his head sharply and saw Master Zixiao staring at the divine artifact in his hand, his eyes filled with greed and...
The feigned benevolent smile on Master Zixiao's face vanished instantly, replaced by undisguised greed and ruthlessness.
He stared at the divine weapon in Zhuang Yu's hand, his eyes as cold as a venomous snake, and the flames of jealousy burned fiercely in his heart.
He thought he was the strongest cultivator on this continent, but he never expected that an unknown kid could so easily wield the power of a divine artifact.
This disparity was hard for him to accept.
Why is it that this guy from humble beginnings can possess such a treasure?
He prided himself on being the leader of the righteous path, but now he was blinded by greed.
While he was fending off the attacks of the Void Beast, he was secretly plotting how to snatch the artifact from Zhuang Yu.
If he could use this divine artifact, his strength would surely reach a new level, and at that time, the entire cultivation world would submit to him!
Thinking of this, Master Zixiao's breathing became rapid, and the purple lightning in his hand became even more violent.
Li Ming, the disciple behind Master Zixiao, also sensed the unusual aura emanating from Master Zixiao.
He stared at the divine artifact radiating dazzling light in Zhuang Yu's hand, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes.
He had always considered himself a chosen one of heaven, but he never expected that someone with weaker cultivation than him could possess such a powerful artifact.
This stark contrast aroused his jealousy.
He turned to look at Master Zixiao, and from his eyes he understood that his master also coveted the divine artifact.
Li Ming knew that as long as he could obtain this divine artifact, he could surpass his master and become the strongest person on this continent!
However, just as they were each making their own calculations, a violent tremor suddenly came from the crack in the sky.
An even more powerful aura surged from the depths of the crack, as if an ancient behemoth was about to awaken.
This aura carried an indescribable will, exuding a powerful sense of oppression that made the surrounding void beasts restless and uneasy.
The once ferocious Void Beasts now cowered in fear, as if sensing a deep-seated dread from their very blood.
Zhuang Yu keenly sensed this unusual aura, and his sense of crisis instantly reached its peak.
He gripped the artifact tightly in his hand, his palms slightly sweaty.
He didn't know what was hidden behind this aura, but his intuition told him that what followed would probably be even more troublesome.
He took a deep breath, preparing to unleash the artifact's power once more, when a deep voice echoed in his mind: "This artifact does not belong to you..."
Zhuang Yu looked up abruptly, only to find that there was no one around.
He looked at the crack, where the powerful aura was getting closer and closer, as if it would burst out at any moment.
He gripped the divine weapon tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force...