strictlysupreme Chapter 115 A chilling light pierces the world as conflict erupts; the prince unravels entangled feu
Chapter 115 A chilling light pierces the world as conflict erupts; the prince unravels entangled feu
Each sword flower transformed into an ice-blue spiritual rune, which swirled and merged in the air, gradually forming a massive ice magic circle.
The magic circle emanated a bone-chilling cold, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and a thick layer of ice began to form on the ground, spreading outwards and freezing everything in the sinkhole.
"As expected of a Nascent Soul Realm expert, truly formidable!"
Han Yi, standing to the side, couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement. If it weren't for the protection of his true fire, he would probably have become an ice sculpture by now. He wished he could cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm someday.
"What's the big deal? She's just incorporating artistic conception and formations into her attacks. It's ingenious, but it's useless against a true expert."
However, this Fairy Su is considered one of the best among geniuses. Not only does she possess the Five Elements Spiritual Roots, but she has also mastered at least three of the Five Elements Intents. "Don't worry, if you reach the Nascent Soul Realm, I guarantee you can crush her." The Demon Ape King spoke calmly, completely unaffected by the cold. Even the ground around him showed no trace of ice.
Seeing Su Yao's actions, the Divine Tree King felt a sense of unease. He increased the spiritual power output to the shield, making the light on it even more dazzling, and the patterns of forest creatures moved more rapidly, as if preparing for the impending impact.
A powerful surge of spiritual energy erupted from the ice array, and a massive pillar of ice-blue light shot into the sky, hurtling towards the Divine Tree King's shield. Upon contact with the shield, a deafening roar resounded as the ice-blue and green lights collided and intertwined, their brilliance almost blinding.
The impact spread outwards, engulfing everything in its path. Some boulders that hadn't been completely destroyed were shattered, the dust swirling in the light like colorful smoke. The already ravaged ground was torn apart once more, black smoke billowing from new fissures—a sign that the underground spiritual energy had been stirred up.
The Divine Tree King felt immense pressure, and cracks began to appear on his shield under the impact of the icy blue beam of light. The cracks spread rapidly like a spider web, and the forest creature patterns on the shield began to distort, emitting painful cries as if enduring immense torment.
"hateful!"
King Shenmu roared, deciding to take the initiative. He swung his hands violently, causing even more tree roots to surge from the ground. These roots were thicker than before, covered with a layer of black metallic luster, and looked incredibly hard. The roots shot towards Su Yao like sharp arrows. At the same time, he controlled the surrounding trees, causing them to break branches, which transformed into countless wooden arrows, forming a terrifying rain of arrows together with the roots.
Seeing this, Su Yao remained calm. She plunged the Ice Soul Sword into the ground, quickly formed hand seals, and chanted an incantation. The ice on the ground rapidly rose, forming ice walls. These walls were crystal clear, with complex spiritual energy patterns flowing like water, enhancing their defensive capabilities.
The rain of arrows struck the ice wall with a crackling sound. Some tree roots and wooden arrows broke upon impact, but many more continued to batter the ice wall. The ice wall began to tremble under the attack, and some small cracks appeared on its surface, but it still stubbornly resisted.
Taking advantage of the moment, Su Yao picked up the Ice Soul Sword again. With a flash, she charged towards the Divine Tree King. Her speed was incredible, leaving a trail of icy blue afterimages in the air. As she approached the Divine Tree King, she swung the Ice Soul Sword, unleashing a series of sword energies. These energies spread out in a fan shape, attacking the Divine Tree King's shield and himself.
A flicker of panic crossed the Divine Tree King's eyes. He hurriedly reinforced his shield and attempted to dodge. However, Su Yao's sword energy was too fast, and some of it still struck the shield. The cracks in the shield widened further, and several sword energies even pierced through the cracks, flying towards the Divine Tree King.
King Shenmu quickly cast a spell, summoning several enormous wooden vines in front of him. The vines intertwined, forming a temporary defense. The sword energy struck the vines, severing several, but the remaining vines still managed to block the sword energy.
Su Yao gave the Divine Tree King no chance to catch his breath; she continued her attack. She leaped high into the air, raising the Ice Soul Sword above her head, and shouted.
"Ice Soul Shattering Stars!" A dazzling light erupted from the Ice Soul Sword, within which countless stars seemed to twinkle. Then, she slashed fiercely down at the Divine Tree King, a massive sword aura falling like a galaxy, its imposing momentum sweeping towards him.
This sword strike was even more powerful than before. Wherever the sword energy passed, space was frozen, and black spatial rifts appeared. The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be attracted to this sword strike, converging towards its energy and amplifying its power.
"Why don't you step in and separate them? I'm tired of watching. Isn't it supposed to be a duel between masters where one move is enough to kill? I'm waiting to finish this up and go back to find my companions."
Han Yi glanced at the Demon Ape King beside him. The latter did not speak, but in the next instant, he appeared in the center of the battlefield. He simply raised one hand.
When the Demon Ape King made his move, it was as if time itself stood still.
Su Yao's sword energy, which had been unstoppable like a cascading galaxy, seemed to be enveloped by an invisible force when it touched the Demon Ape King's palm. The icy blue light flickered and struggled wildly in his palm, but could no longer advance. The spatial rifts around them also stopped spreading at that moment, and the previously frozen air crackled and popped, seemingly protesting against the suppression of this powerful force.
Han Yi's eyes widened. He knew the power of this sword strike all too well; even with his True Fire protecting him, he would never dare to take it head-on. Yet the Demon Ape King seemed so relaxed and at ease, as if he had merely caught a falling leaf. Such strength was truly astonishing.
Su Yao was also shocked. She had used her full power to deliver a fatal blow to the Divine Tree King, but she did not expect that the Demon Ape King would neutralize it so easily.
She paused in mid-air, her gaze warily fixed on the Demon Ape King, the Ice Soul Sword in her hand trembling slightly.
"Demon Ape King, what do you mean by this?"
Su Yao's cool voice carried a hint of questioning.
The Demon Ape King grinned, revealing his sharp teeth.
"Fairy Su, please don't be impulsive. Let's leave it at that. My young master has important matters to attend to and doesn't have time to watch you two fight."
Shenmu Wang snorted coldly from the side.
"What bad luck! That monkey stole the spotlight!"
The Demon Ape King turned to look at the Divine Tree King, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes: "Divine Tree King, your strength is not good enough. You still need to continue to cultivate."
Upon hearing this, the Divine Tree King was nearly enraged to death, and his anger visibly rose rapidly.
Su Yao then spoke up.
"You think you can just let the death of a Nascent Soul Grand Perfection expert in our Cultivation Alliance go unpunished? That Zhao Wuji was the Second Elder of the Flying Cloud Sect, and now he has been killed by you in this Nether Abyss Forest. As the leader of the Cultivation Alliance, how can my Heavenly Evolution Sect ignore this? You must give us an explanation."
Her eyes were firm, and her posture remained upright. Despite having just experienced a fierce battle, she showed no signs of being disheveled. Dressed in flowing white robes, she resembled a fairy descending to earth.
"Stupid woman, what kind of situation is this that you still want to explain? If it weren't for the fact that I'm willing to help you because you're good-looking, you'd probably be leaving here wearing a shroud today." Han Yi thought with disdain.
The Demon Ape King laughed heartily, his laughter echoing through the somewhat quiet battlefield, carrying a hint of unruliness and arrogance.
“Fairy Su, this Zhao Wuji has not only trespassed into my Netherworld Forest, causing turmoil, but he also attempted to commit atrocities here.”
They deserved to die, what does it have to do with us? Besides, we five demon kings only follow orders from above. If you want to pursue this matter, you might as well go and argue with the person behind it all.”
After saying that, he crossed his arms, his burly body resembling a small mountain, exuding a powerful sense of oppression.
Su Yao frowned slightly. She knew that there were deeper forces involved behind the Netherworld Forest, but as the number one inner disciple of the Heavenly Evolution Sect, how could she stand by and watch her people be killed at will?
"Demon Ape King, don't think you can get away with this by saying such things. If we're talking about responsibility, doesn't he bear any responsibility at all?"
Su Yao changed the subject, pointing at Han Yi with one finger and asking in a cold voice, like a biting wind, as she tried to refute the Demon Ape King.