Chapter 237: Outsmarting the Smart, the Enraged Snow Demon Heavenly Ape
The Snow Demon Heavenly Ape sensed the buildup of energy in their attacks and immediately understood that they were preparing a coordinated strike against it. But as a highly intelligent and cultured magical beast, how could it not see through their strategy?
As the three fighters gathered their energy, the ape's fur bristled in response. With a thunderous roar, an icy white energy wave exploded outward. The freezing ripple spread rapidly, instantly turning the massive boulders in its path into blocks of white ice.
The sudden outburst forced Liu Qing and Yan Hao to retreat, dodging the freezing wave that pursued them relentlessly.
Seeing them forced back, the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape's ferocious face twisted into a sinister grin.
With a powerful stomp, its massive body shot into the sky, closing in on Lin Xiuya, who was barely maintaining his aerial position with wind based Dou Qi.
Its crimson eyes overflowed with murderous intent as its razor sharp claws swung fiercely toward Lin Xiuya's head.
If that strike landed, even someone as strong as Lin Xiuya would be reduced to nothing more than a splattered corpse.
Unlike Yan Hao, who could take a brutal beating and crash through trees without losing consciousness, Lin Xiuya lacked such physical resilience.
That was the difference between battle attributes and raw physical strength.
Watching from above, Wu Tian smirked and murmured, "Not bad. It knows how to counter intelligence with intelligence. A true genius indeed."
Han Yue nodded in agreement as she observed the battle below. Being sharp witted herself, she had already noticed their plan Liu Qing and Yan Hao had been deliberately drawing the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape's attention, setting up Lin Xiuya for a decisive strike.
But unfortunately, the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape had seen through their ploy. Now, it all depended on whether Lin Xiuya could counter it.
Sure enough, unable to find stable footing in midair, Lin Xiuya's wings trembled before he suddenly twisted his body, his wings flaring as he narrowly dodged the attack.
Using his momentum to ascend further, his massive longsword trembled violently, producing a sharp, resonating hum.
The ringing sword cry rippled through the air, signifying that Lin Xiuya's fearsome Dou Technique was fully prepared.
Wu Tian, watching closely, nodded in approval. Lin Xiuya's battle experience was indeed rich. However…
"Azure Whirlwind Slash!"
Lin Xiuya's cold shout echoed across the battlefield.
As soon as the words left his mouth, the wind around him abruptly solidified.
Then, in an instant, a fierce storm erupted, rapidly converging into an immensely powerful force.
Within the blink of an eye, the energy reached its peak, creating a sharp howling sound that resonated like a wailing siren.
Watching this scene, Wu Tian couldn't help but be reminded of Yun Yun, the Cloud Sect Leader he had encountered in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
The similarity was striking both used wind based Dou Qi, both possessed azure colored Dou Qi wings.
That encounter in the mountain cave suddenly flashed through his mind…
He shook his head, dispelling the memory. The road ahead had to be walked step by step, and women… had to be taken one by one.
"Whoosh "
A massive streak of blue energy shot down from the sky.
Although it appeared as a blur, one could still vaguely make out the shape of an energy formed azure longsword.
The sheer speed was terrifying. The compressed energy of the giant sword, combined with the execution of the Dou Technique, resulted in an overwhelming destructive force.
The Snow Demon Heavenly Ape's eyes shrank at the sight of the incoming attack.
Even as it felt the immense power behind Lin Xiuya's strike, it knew there was no escaping it.
But there was no need to escape.
With a low growl, its massive maw opened wide, and a faint white energy shield formed around its body.
The energy erupted from within, rapidly condensing into a massive, icy sphere that completely encased its towering figure.
This was the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape's defensive ability.
Lin Xiuya's brow furrowed. The beast had successfully activated its defense this was a Dou King level magical beast, after all.
Even if he understood the situation, there was no turning back now. His only hope was for Liu Qing and Yan Hao to follow up with their attacks.
The instant the ice sphere finished forming, the azure energy sword struck with an earsplitting boom.
A deafening explosion echoed through the valley.
The enormous ice sphere was sent hurtling backward, smashing into the ground near the valley entrance.
Boulders shattered on impact, and the colossal body of the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape left a deep, ten meter long trench in the earth.
Thick cracks, wide enough to fit an arm, spread from the impact site, stretching all the way into the distant forest. The sheer destruction sent chills down the spines of onlookers.
Lin Xiuya landed heavily on the ground, his face pale. His Dou Qi wings cracked audibly before shattering completely.
Exhausted, he dropped to one knee he had expended everything in that attack.
Seeing this, Liu Qing rushed forward, his Mountain Crushing Spear surging with dense black Dou Qi.
The terrifying aura of his overwhelming force erupted once more.
A weapon that had been utterly useless against Wu Tian was now being wielded with unrelenting ferocity.
Everywhere the spear passed, rocks exploded into dust as if being mowed down by an invisible force.
His spear thrust forward with unstoppable momentum toward the ice sphere.
Beside him, Yan Hao leaped into the air, his massive iron hammer raised high like a celestial weapon descending from the heavens.
The moment the hammer struck the ice sphere, an earth shattering explosion erupted.
The sheer impact caused the ground to cave in as if struck by a meteor.
At the same time, Liu Qing's spear stabbed into the ice sphere, causing a loud "crack" to ring out.
A network of fractures spread outward from the point of impact.
Strangely, from within the cracks, a faint red glow seeped out.
The instant they saw it, both fighters felt a wave of unease.
"Not good! Run!"
Liu Qing's warning rang out as Yan Hao hastily activated his Dou Qi defenses and retreated at full speed.
BOOM!
The ice sphere shattered violently.
As the sound echoed through the valley, a blur of crimson light shot out like lightning.
The Snow Demon Heavenly Ape had gone berserk.
Its speed was jaw dropping.
In the blink of an eye, the terrifying red blur was already behind Yan Hao. A massive palm struck out.
In the next moment, it had appeared behind Liu Qing as well.
Feeling the terrifying presence closing in, Liu Qing's sweat stood on end.
He spun around, attempting to block with his spear, but the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape gave him no chance.
BAM!
Both of them were sent flying.
Their bodies crashed through trees, creating a grand display of destruction as they carved paths through the forest.
Lin Xiuya, still kneeling on the ground, felt his mind go blank.
At least Liu Qing and Yan Hao had their Dou Qi armor to protect them.
But he? His Dou Qi was depleted he wouldn't survive a single blow.
His expression changed drastically as the beast's razor sharp claws closed in on him.
His eyes widened in sheer panic.
Shit! This thing doesn't play by the rules it's going to tear me apart!
Just as the claws were about to rip into him, two figures suddenly appeared in front of Lin Xiuya.
"Hey~ Red Monkey!"
(End of Chapter)
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