Chapter 510: The Giant Bear's Battle!
"Owww~"
As soon as Star Reaching Old Ghost gave the order, a towering, muscular man appeared in front of Medusa and Zi Yan, standing as their shield.
His thick skin and sturdy frame made it clear that he had taken a direct hit from a Dou Zun's attack hence his pained groan.
Zi Yan, however, merely placed her hands on her hips, pouting at him.
"Big Guy, why are you rushing in like that? Look, if you hadn't pushed them to attack, they wouldn't have done anything. Now you're hurting, aren't you?"
The muscular man looked utterly speechless.
He had just taken a hit for them, yet she was blaming him?
Shouldn't she at least say thanks instead of scolding him?
But against Zi Yan, he had no choice but to accept it...
"Big Guy, those three pieces of trash are yours to handle. Once you take care of them, your job is done, and there will be rewards for you!"
"Uh…"
The burly man looked helpless, feeling completely speechless at Zi Yan's "task assignment."
"Little Mistress, you really think too highly of me! Blocking one attack was already pushing it! Those guys are all peak Five-Star Dou Zun, and you want me to fight them?! I can't handle that!"
Cai Lin curiously observed the massive warrior in front of them and asked,
"And who might this be?"
"Oh, Sister Cai Lin, this is Xiong Zhan! He's the boss of the Myriad Medicine Mountain Range and many other areas in the Pill Realm. I just call him Big Guy. All the precious herbs and treasures in this place are under his control!"
Zi Yan introduced him with a mischievous grin, her watery eyes flashing with a hint of greed.
Hearing Zi Yan's words, Xiong Zhan couldn't help but shudder, instantly recalling how she had just devoured his precious herbs like snacks.
This Little Mistress was an absolute menace her very presence spelled disaster for any precious items.
And when she ate, she didn't just nibble she stuffed her mouth full!
At this rate, his entire stockpile would be gone within days.
Xiong Zhan was indeed the true ruler of the Myriad Medicine Mountain Range, and Blackwater Tiger Jiao was his subordinate.
He usually never left his palace, guarding his vast collection of rare treasures while leaving external affairs to his underlings.
And now…
The very treasures he had spent years hoarding were being eaten before his eyes.
"Boss?"
Cai Lin raised an eyebrow at the title, clearly familiar with it.
After all, her own man was always going around calling himself "boss" of this and that.
Especially at night, when he insisted on being the boss.
Both Cai Lin and Zi Yan flushed slightly, adding a stunning radiance to the surrounding battlefield.
Meanwhile, Star Reaching Old Ghost, Ice Venerable, and Chen Tian Nan were all stunned by the fact that their attacks had been completely blocked.
This mysterious warrior had taken their combined assault head-on and remained standing.
How was his defense so terrifying?!
"This is no ordinary opponent…"
After weighing his options, Star Reaching Old Ghost forced a smile and tried diplomacy.
"This must be a misunderstanding, my friend. We did not come here intentionally to cause trouble."
"If we have offended you, then allow me to offer my apologies."
"However, we must capture these three targets Xiao Yan, Cao Ying, and Medusa. Please do not interfere."
Xiong Zhan rolled his eyes, as if looking at an absolute idiot.
"Old man, did you not hear what the Little Mistress just said?"
"They are under my protection."
"And another thing…"
"It's you who should be worried. Because now…"
"We're the ones attacking you!"
Star Reaching Old Ghost's face darkened. His expression twisted into something ferocious.
This mission was too important. He would not let anyone stand in his way.
Especially not now, when they had a rare opportunity to capture Medusa.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and he would not let it slip away!
"Enough!"
A cruel glint flashed in Star Reaching Old Ghost's eyes as he roared,
"If that's how you want it…"
"Then all of you can die together!"
As soon as his chilling declaration fell, he flipped his palm, and a massive black ghostly hand condensed in the air.
The giant shadowy fist, filled with thick, swirling black mist, shot forward like a meteor, hurtling directly toward Xiong Zhan's head.
At the same time, Ice Venerable unleashed his full power, causing the entire surrounding area to freeze over.
The dense forest was instantly encased in ice, and even the birds perched in the trees froze solid shattering into pieces upon impact with the ground.
With a cold glint in his eyes, Ice Venerable thrust his icy spear, sending it piercing straight toward Xiao Yan.
Meanwhile, Chen Tian Nan, though at the same level as Ice Venerable, was far more sinister.
Unlike Ice Venerable's freezing aura, Chen Tian Nan's energy was deathly eerie, carrying a chilling presence far more unsettling than Star Reaching Old Ghost's.
That was because his cultivation method was monstrous.
He had slaughtered countless people, using their flesh and souls to devour their cultivation energy and grow stronger.
His method was ruthless but effective, pushing him to the peak of Five-Star Dou Zun.
And now, with a wave of his hand, a black mist burst forth accompanied by ghastly wails that echoed like screams from the underworld.
The sound was horrifying, causing Cao Ying's body to shiver involuntarily.
Cai Lin and Zi Yan, who had experienced far worse, remained unaffected.
But Cao Ying, though talented, was still a young woman, and her face instantly paled at the overwhelming spiritual pressure.
Chen Tian Nan had chosen his target well.
Instead of attacking Zi Yan or Cai Lin, he went straight for Cao Ying and Blackwater Tiger Jiao.
After all why go for the strongest prey when you could crush the weakest first?
A tactical slaughter.
As soon as the black mist surged forward, Blackwater Tiger Jiao immediately sensed danger and leaped into action.
With a mighty twist of its body, it lashed its massive tail, attempting to dodge.
But the black energy followed relentlessly, twisting and chasing them down like a vengeful ghost.
Blackwater Tiger Jiao roared in fury, abruptly reversing direction, opening its massive jaws, and lunging straight at Chen Tian Nan!
(End of Chapter)
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