The three lions instantly surrounded Huang Shi, their claws shimmering with an icy hue. It was clear that even with his improved flesh body, if those clones hit him, they would definitely cause him to bleed.
I can't get hit... or at least if I get hit... I need to also deal some damage to that bastard at the back.
Seeing the male White King Lion staying far from the front lines and using just his ice-type techniques to attack made Huang Shi smile in anticipation.
Alright... you want to play that kind of game with me? Alright then...
Seeing that the three ice clones were already right at his tail, his massive golden halo once again shone with a powerful light, as Huang Shi's surroundings were suddenly turned into a sea of golden flames.
The three ice lions, each about 10 meters big, instantly seemed to struggle as the flames started to tear away at their bodies made only of spiritual energy. However, a single roar from the White King Lion at the back sent a massive amount of frigid spiritual energy rushing towards them to stabilize their condition.
Not only that, the horn on the White King Lion's forehead once again started to shine with a powerful blue hue. A massive claw, almost 20 meters in length, was created above his head, shining with a powerful spiritual energy pressure before coming down to smash right into Huang Shi's position.
Instantly, the situation became dire. Huang Shi was not only surrounded on all three sides by three different 10-meter-big ice lions, each giving off the aura of the 5th level of the Nascent Profound Realm, but there was also a massive ice claw coming straight for his position with a pressure very close to the 7th level of the Nascent Profound Realm.
Huang Shi, however, didn't panic. His mind started to race at a hundred miles per second, entering a state of hyper-focus where the world seemed to slow down. He instantly began to analyze the battlefield, calculating the trajectory of the three lunging beasts and the massive shadow of the ice claw descending from above. After a bout of intense calculation, he finally had an idea.
Since you want to play a game of clones... well, why don't I follow your lead and do the same, you damn kitty?
WHOOSH!
All of a sudden, the massive golden halo behind Huang Shi began to spin with a high-pitched hum, rotating so fast it became a blur of golden light.
Strange, ancient runes that he didn't understand began to pulse and glow on its surface. For some reason, a sense of déjà vu washed over him; he felt like he had seen those cryptic symbols somewhere before, but he couldn't quite place them.
No time to think about this now.
Drawing upon his vast reserves Huang Shi instantly forced his spiritual energy into the spinning halo making it even more powerful as finally, the sea of flames swirling all around Huang Shi surged inward, gathering together to form three identical clones made of solid golden fire. They stood like glowing sentinels around him, looking like flaming doppelgangers
[Sunfyre Flame Clones]
Each of the fire clones instantly raised their fists, pulling in the surrounding heat until their hands glowed with a blinding, white-hot intensity that distorted the very air. With a synchronized roar that mimicked Huang Shi's own voice, they punched straight out at the three oncoming ice lions, meeting cold with a heat that reached for the temperature of the sun.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Instantly, the three massive ice lions were shattered into numerous pieces, while his golden flame clones were also destroyed in the process. However, without hesitation, his Primordial Sunfyre Halo suddenly started to spin once more, glowing even more golden. This time, Huang Shi placed both of his hands on the ground and shouted out:
[Sunfyre Flame Pillar]
A massive conflagration of flame suddenly erupted right at the location where the White King Lion was hiding. The beast started to scream out in agony as the golden flames roasted it alive.
However, Huang Shi had taken a massive risk with this attack. The massive ice claw instantly smashed into his body, creating a massive shockwave of ice and snow. Luckily, Huang Shi had already planned for this occurrence; right before the claw hit, he crossed his arms as crimson lightning erupted from his body, drastically increasing his durability.
BOOM!
Huang Shi was sent flying for several meters, smashing through multiple trees in the process. He spat out a mouthful of blood, his expression grim. Despite the impact, the power of his Calamity Lightning had allowed him to avoid heavy injury, even if it didn't look that way from the outside.
Shit... I really shouldn't be underestimating these beasts…
Huang Shi shook his head as he stood up, the glowing golden halo behind him spinning in a mesmerizing way. Without wasting a moment, he instantly dashed forward, his body covered in crackling crimson sparks.
Right as he moved from his previous position, a massive ball of ice around 30 meters tall smashed into the ground, causing a violent explosion of ice-cold spiritual energy. The impact of the blast actually pushed him, making him move even faster in the direction he was running.
Good job, you fucking cat...
WHOOSH!
Huang Shi instantly arrived in front of the White King Lion, who was now incredibly weak. Its entire body was covered in massive burns, and blood poured constantly from a deep wound in its back. Even the horn at the top of its forehead looked dull compared to before.
ROAR!
Seeing that its enemy was not dead—and was now standing right in front of it—the White King Lion finally felt a sense of pure fear. It desperately tried to conjure a massive wall of ice before turning to run into the woods to escape.
However, Huang Shi didn't even blink. He raised one of his arms once more as a massive amount of golden flames sprouted from his body, forming into a giant golden sword. The heat was so intense it melted all the frost and ice around them; in fact, the nearby trees and grass started to spontaneously combust just from being near the blade.
[Sunfyre Obliteration Sword]
"Go!"
With a whoosh, the massive 30-meter sword dashed forward, carrying a terrifying momentum. The White King Lion tried desperately to flee, but it was no use. The massive golden sword hit it square in the back before exploding in a massive burst of golden fire.
"ROAR!!"
The White King Lion let out one last roar of agony before finally settling down and perishing on the spot, its entire body continuing to burn into ash.