Chapter 8: A Brief Trial of the Bull Knife
He did not rush to collect the beast cores immediately; instead, he stood in place, squinting his eyes, silently sensing the condition within his body
Zhuo Xi suddenly screamed
Not a single shadow of an eagle is seen
Although Tu Ze and others come from the Nebula Pavilion, they are indeed at the Body Refinement stage. Being so young yet able to look down upon a first-tier beast core is sufficient to indicate that the seven of them likely have significant backgrounds in the Nebula Pavilion
The little fellow is still a bit inexperienced, not smooth enough in lying. If you really worry that the spiritual artifact is ineffective, do you dare to come over and seek death?" Zhuo Xi shot him a sidelong glance and teased, "As soon as you come over, you go for that beast core. If you are greedy, just admit it; don’t come up with useless excuses. Honestly, do you think we are like you? Fighting over a first-tier spiritual beast's core with you?"
Qin Lie raised his head, watching the crowd come and go, smiled, and said: "I possess a certain spiritual artifact that can precisely immunize me against lightning strikes, and it is not due to my own strength being particularly formidable"
The beast core of a first-tier spirit beast is indeed not considered precious; however, for most martial artists at the Body Refinement stage, it is not an ordinary item either. At the very least, he knows that the martial artists of the Ling family would never be so indifferent upon encountering these beast cores.
Shrugging her shoulders, the voluptuous Zhuo Xi displayed a look of keen interest, "I don't really care anymore. Let's just go and take a look. Those beasts haven't caught up to us yet, so naturally, we've run into some trouble. I'm genuinely curious whether that crazy kid is still alive. If he isn't dead, we really ought to thank him."
If it were another spirit beast, perhaps by now it would have already retreated in fear, fleeing in groups.
A flash of blue lightning struck overhead, and Qin Lie's expression tightened. Suddenly, he released his chest and fully activated the Heavenly Thunder Strike.
A line of seven people stood there, dumbfounded, with expressions of utter disbelief, their mouths agape in exaggerated astonishment, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets
Numerous currents, resembling a stream of blue flames, surged into Qin Lie's body. In an instant, waves of rapidly coursing lightning power rampaged through his veins.
The group, including Tu Ze and Zhuo Xi, fled in haste from the desolate ridge, their hearts hanging in the balance, their expressions extremely grave, as they prepared to fight at any moment
I hope it is still not too late
Tu Ze and others followed closely behind. Upon hearing her cry, the faces of the six changed simultaneously, and they rushed over recklessly.
Just as they were about to break free from the Silent Ridge, Tu Ze finally sensed something amiss. He signaled to the others to turn back in a defensive formation and then focused his gaze on the horizon behind them
The outcome has long been predetermined
Ah!
No, I was just worried that the spiritual artifact might be ineffective, and I was afraid it would harm you, so I didn't say much..." Qin Lie explained this verbally.
Indeed, indeed. The rest of the people chimed in, clearly frightened by those fearless shadowy figures and unwilling to continue in such perilous circumstances
She wanted to make amends, so she was the first to turn back without hesitation, swiftly rushing back to Silent Ridge
The shadowy electric carving, despite its stubbornness, sensed that Qin Lie was somewhat strange, as if he were a natural enemy restraining them. However, after witnessing many of their kind being gruesomely torn apart, they went mad, all recklessly charging forward without regard for their lives
This is not Lingjia Town; he does not need to pretend at all, and his demeanor is natural
This ... ...
Zhuo Qian, what is your opinion?" Tu Zeang raised his head to ask.
Qin Lie felt a stir in his heart
As for the seven from Tuze, if they truly intend to stay and fight, it will certainly not be the Shadow Electric Eagle that faces annihilation
"How is this possible?" exclaimed the stout Kang Zhi.
Well, regardless of whether he is dead or alive, we should thank this young brother. Without his interference, it would have been very difficult for the seven of us to survive. Over forty shadow electric eagles are truly beyond our capability to handle
I previously heard the piercing cry of the Shadow Electric Eagle; a battle must have occurred, there is no doubt about it... Tu Ze, with his rough and wild appearance, actually had a very delicate mind. He leaned on his long knife, adjusting his breathing, not missing any opportunity to recover his spiritual energy, and said in a deep voice: "The Shadow Electric Eagle has yet to arrive, and there is only one possibility—that kid has become a big problem for them"
With a sudden push, her previously timid companions looked ashamed, each one howling and following her back in a rush
Indeed it is so
Stop!
Do not tear that kid apart; the shadowy electric carving will not catch up. The fact that they have not come over until now indicates that the flat-haired beast has not been able to easily take him down. Tu Ze observed keenly, weighing the situation in his mind for a moment, and suddenly gritted his teeth and said: "Let’s kill our way back and take a look!"
At this moment, the shadowy lightning strike unexpectedly was absorbed by him, transforming slowly into his own spiritual power as the heavenly thunder struck and the earth rotated
Qin Lie muttered to himself, thinking that they would not come over. After slaying the Shadow Electric Eagle, he planned for one person to take possession of all the beast cores.
Thus, they did not dare to relax their minds for a moment, believing that at any instant, the group of enemies would pursue them, forcing them into a difficult and arduous battle
In his eyes, there was not a trace of dullness; instead, they were exceptionally lively, complementing his handsome face to the point of being almost enchanting.
In their battle against the Shadow Electric Carving, their greatest fear is electric shock. Even when attempting to save others, they proceed with utmost caution, fearing being struck by lightning, which prevents them from ever gaining the upper hand
He is well aware that if the Shadow Electric Carving had not encountered him, it would undoubtedly be a nightmare for any low-level warrior
With a single strike, Qin Lie was in high spirits, laughing heartily as he danced and leaped. Whenever he spotted the shadow of the electric carving approaching the ground, he would suddenly launch an attack, consistently seizing the two descending iron claws of the great eagle and tearing it apart in half.
In a very short time, accompanied by piercing cries, about ten shadowy electric eagles met a tragic end at his feet
Many women are more composed and ruthless than men, and Zhuo Xi is such a woman
A wonderful feeling of joy surged from his entire being, emanating from the hair and the pores of his skin, and Qin Lie immediately felt invigorated, his spirit greatly uplifted
This tier of spirit beasts excels in offense but is weak in defense, possessing extremely low physical defense. As long as it is given the opportunity, it will undoubtedly tear apart any opponent caught in its grasp
He indeed does not wish to have any association with Tu Ze and others
With a sultry figure, Zhuo Xi remains calm and ruthless in critical moments, yet her face is filled with confusion as she wipes the fragrant sweat from her neck, her alluring eyes sparkling intermittently
As the shadowy electric carvings fell one after another, all perishing at Qin Lie's feet, there was no longer a shred of suspense in this battle
However, Zhuo Xi seized a fleeting opportunity to escape, shouting for everyone to abandon Qin Lie and quickly break through the Silent Ridge
Thus, she decisively called for everyone to leave
... ...
"Hey, why didn't you say so earlier?" Tu Ze laughed heartily as he stepped forward and playfully punched Qin Lie on the shoulder, "If you had explained it sooner, we would have helped you kill them! You made us feel guilty, and now we have to come back to save you. Are you afraid that we would snatch your beast core or something, little brother?"
Qin Lie's eyes suddenly brightened, and he smiled excitedly with his mouth open
What are we waiting for?" Zhuo Xi flicked her chestnut-colored long hair and was the first to turn and dash towards the Silent Ridge, her figure as agile as that of a mother leopard. "If we wait another moment, that little guy will be one step closer to death. Once a decision is made, don't be indecisive, and don't act like a woman!"
The shadowy electric carving iron claw descended, precisely caught by his two hands. Accompanied by a fierce roar, Qin Lie forcefully tore it apart, and the most aggressive eagle was directly ripped in two, with blood and flesh splattering everywhere
His combat style is simple and direct, yet brutal and savage, but extremely effective
No matter how one looks at it, her judgment at that time was wise and correct, as she could not have known that Qin Lie was precisely the nemesis of the Shadow Electric Carving.
Hiss hiss hiss
Within the meridians of his body, currents of electricity surged, gradually converging towards the dantian in his lower abdomen as his mind directed them. A warmth began to rise from the depths of his heart, and a smile emerged at the corner of Qin Lie's mouth
The combat power of the many Shadow Electric Eagles is such that even ordinary warriors at the Open Origin realm must avoid their sharpness. The young Qin Lie is clearly someone who has been raised to feed the eagles. Once a person is dead, those Shadow Electric Eagles will not be long in coming after them
"Brother Tu?" Kang Zhi said with a grimace, shaking his head, "It was hard enough to escape, why go back in? Whether that kid is dead or alive, we have made it out alive, so why take the risk again?"
At that time, she believed that Qin Lie was undoubtedly doomed to die. Even if the seven of them exerted all their efforts to rescue him, they would be unable to alter Qin Lie's fate of death, and instead, they would risk their own lives as well.
Welcome!
It really is...
The other end
Beside Qin Lie lay a ground strewn with the remains of the carved feathers and bodies of the shadowy electric carvings, none of which were intact; all had been torn in half, clearly having met a tragic end
"Am I seeing things?" The chubby Kang Zhi rubbed his eyes and looked at Qin Lie as if he were a monster, "More than forty shadow electric eagles! All dead? And they died so tragically?"
As she was about to re-enter a perilous situation, Zhuo Xi thought to herself, her mind suddenly tensing up, and her slender fingers gripping the bowstring gradually exerted more force
Even in an absolute advantage, he still bore many wounds on his body; fortunately, his robust physique was more than capable of enduring them
"Hahaha, we are from the Nebula Pavilion. My name is Tu Ze, and this is my sister, Zhuo Xi. Over there is Kang Zhi..." Tu Ze laughed heartily and briefly introduced the people around him, saying: "We heard that there is Starry Essence Iron nearby, so we came to try our luck. Unexpectedly, we ran into a group of Shadow Electric Eagles. Hehe, we really don't take the beast cores of first-tier spirit beasts seriously. Don't worry, we won't compete with you for this..." Hehe, we really don't take the beast cores of first-tier spirit beasts seriously. Don't worry, we won't compete with you for this..."
Moreover, he was inherently robust, and the pecking and grasping of the shadowy electric carving beak and iron claws could not inflict fatal harm on him
As a shadowy figure of an electric carving approached, Qin Lie was not startled but rather pleased. When the nearest one drew close, he suddenly reached out to grab it
The electric currents, initially rapid and violent, instantly became docile and obedient after his heavenly thunder struck and operated, completely merging into his bones.
For an ordinary person, a lethal current would be fatal; however, for him now, it has become a powerful tonic. Not only does it fail to numb his body, but it also invigorates him, endowing him with boundless strength
Qin Lie's fighting style is completely different
Then, they began to screech along with Zhuo Xi...
Before long, the brutal battle came to an end. Qin Lie, covered in blood, stood amidst the lifeless bodies, surrounded by a flurry of feathers.
He completely disregarded the lightning strikes; on the contrary, the lethal lightning for Tuoze and Zhuoqi was beneficial and harmless to him, enhancing his combat power and filling him with vitality, making him brimming with strength.
Passing through a dense forest, Zhuo Xi entered the depths of the Silent Ridge, her beautiful eyes anxiously gazing towards the place they had previously fled from
However, after waiting for a long time, they still did not see the group of sculptures appear, and the seven of them gradually became filled with doubts
Tu Ze rubbed his nose and looked at those guys who were as energized as if they had been injected with adrenaline, cursing inwardly: Damn it, at critical moments, only Zhuo Xi can keep you bastards in check
Previously, when she provoked the shadowy electric eagle by confronting Qin Lie, it caused those large eagles to go into a frenzy and attack. In that moment, even Tu Ze was taken aback and was momentarily unable to react
Qin Lie immediately felt that the trip was worthwhile; glancing at the beast corpses beside him, his smile grew even brighter
Currently, the shadowy figure of the electric carving has yet to appear, and Zhuo Xi has come to realize that her judgment may have been mistaken. She believes that Qin Lie may not have been assassinated after all
The Shadow Electric Carving previously attacked Tu Ze, Zhuo Xi, and the seven others, always waiting for the lightning to strike before rushing in all at once
Tu Ze and Zhuo Xi are both at the advanced stage of the Body Refinement Realm. However, their bodies are not like that of Qin Lie, which can withstand the power of lightning. Once struck, they immediately feel a sense of soreness and numbness throughout their bodies, with their limbs becoming weak, causing their combat effectiveness to drop to the lowest level.
Qin Lie, who only had some minor injuries, was crouching down at this moment, trying to pry out the beast core from the forehead of the shadowy electric carving.