Chapter 778 - 773: Golden Branch: Dragon’s Fang
Dongbo Cheng’s figure appeared three zhang behind the afterimage as if by instant teleportation.
He looked distantly at Bron, who was recovering, and shook his head disdainfully.
This opponent, although possessing strong defense and regeneration capabilities, would have no chance to regenerate his body or repair his Melt Core Armor in a one-on-one with Dongbo Cheng. He would be slain within ten moves.
Compared to that mighty figure in his memory who could contend with the Red Emperor...
Indeed, still far from it.
Dongbo Cheng glanced around; the circle of demons surrounding him was getting tighter.
This implied the demons no longer feared him as much.
"Didn’t expect to die in such an ugly underworld... so close to succeeding..."
Dongbo Cheng shook his head regretfully.
Little did he know, Bron was even more infuriated.
"Interesting, since I mastered the True Intent Prototype of the Immortal Melting Core, it’s the first time a native has looked down on me."
"If it weren’t for my Secret Treasure forcibly raising the difficulty level, would you have such abnormal stats?"
"If I could turn practice into perfection and understand True Intent First Heaven, I alone could reverse the stats to cut you down! Now just obediently die under our siege!"
Bron’s words involved World Mystery, which Dongbo Cheng naturally could not understand; what reached his ears was merely Bron’s angry roar.
Bron suddenly raised his hand, the Melt Core Hand locked onto Dongbo Cheng, then lunged forth.
The air seemed to be drained; Dongbo Cheng couldn’t escape, firmly locked by the Melt Core Hand.
In reality, if Dongbo Cheng was at full strength, with his agility over 300 points and the Dancing Wind Style body technique, he could have evaded the lock before Bron used the Melt Core Hand, causing only the afterimage to be seized.
But now, it was a case of a spent force, a spent arrow—
"It’s time for the curtain call."
Dongbo Cheng was held captive within the Melt Core Hand, watching as the long whip of Demon General Ghost Vine swung towards him, while the chain flying leaves of Demon General Kumu shot forth with transparent rippling wakes.
Besides the two Demon Generals, numerous demons and Fallen Warriors charged at him.
He exhaled lightly, regretting—
The last bit of strength he had, why use it to wound the enemy, like a trapped beast in a futile struggle.
He might as well have smoothed his hair, tidied his clothes, and recited a poem to give himself an elegant end.
Yet...
Just as the countless attacks were about to land, a colored Domain Aura suddenly spread out!
The moment the aura touched Dongbo Cheng, the blue-clothed swordsman felt light as a swallow, as if his body had become much lighter, his speed increased drastically.
Demons and Fallen Warriors touched by the colored Domain Aura were paralyzed, their speed slowed.
Dongbo Cheng opened his eyes in astonishment.
He saw a familiar tall figure standing in front of him.
The attacks of the two Demon Generals were all endured by this one person, the assaults of the demons and Fallen Warriors blocked by the Demon Spider Empress Shield raised on his left arm.
Dongbo Cheng couldn’t help but smile, "You came too?"
Tong!
A clear sound echoed, the gunpoint pierced through, the Melt Core Hand shattered into disintegrating molten rock.
The new person who saved Dongbo Cheng was naturally Bai Pu.
Bai Pu transmitted his voice, "Got the message, rushed all the way, finally made it."
"Such a scene, meeting an old friend, can’t help but feel sentimental." Dongbo Cheng adjusted his blue shirt, "A lot has happened since we parted at the Red Annihilation River..."
"Is it time to reminisce now?"
Bai Pu retorted through sound transmission, "Just don’t mention my name... I will use the Prismatic Barrier (Domain) power to help you escape, I’ll cover the rear. Go quickly!"
Dongbo Cheng could feel his whole body light; although injured and slowed down by Demon General Ghost Vine, enveloped by this colored Domain Aura, a light lifting force emerged, as if he had returned to his peak speed.
"I can’t go." Dongbo Cheng said seriously.
"Stop being sentimental, this is not like you, Dongbo!"
Bai Pu urged, defending against attacks while counseling Dongbo Cheng, "Though I’m injured, my strength isn’t at its peak, but since Emperor Qing isn’t here, these small fry can’t deal with me. Once you’re at a safe place, I’ll join you."
"Of course Emperor Qing isn’t here, he and the other Demon Emperors are preparing the revival ceremony for the Great Dark Heaven."
Dongbo Cheng first revealed a shocking news, then reiterated, "I can’t go, because what I’m searching for is inside the Palace of Roots."
"What you’re searching for? You mean... White Dragon Fang?!"
Bai Pu hadn’t forgotten that Dongbo Cheng was the strongest among the Four Great Oaths, the earliest to lead a team into the Underworld. His initial goal was to find the weapon of the Ancestor of the Cyan Dragon Oath: White Dragon Fang!
At that time, Bai Pu had given Dongbo Cheng the scabbard of the White Dragon Fang, having heard of this matter, knowing it was a series of tasks.
Sure enough, as Dongbo Cheng spoke, a side task alert appeared.
[Golden Side Task: Dragon’s Fang commencement.]
[Task Objective: Assist Dongbo Cheng in finding the demon ghost weapon of the Ancestor of the Cyan Dragon Oath: White Dragon Fang.]
[Task Difficulty: B]
[Task Deadline: None (equivalent to your remaining stay duration in this World)]
[Task Reward: Based on Dongbo Cheng’s favorability towards you, make a "reasonable" wish.]
[Failure Penalty: Lowered favorability from Dongbo Cheng.]
Bai Pu’s gaze towards Dongbo Cheng instantly became fervent.
Dongbo Cheng felt a bit uneasy, "What’s wrong?"
Bai Pu shook his head, "Nothing... you truly are the world protagonist, Dongbo! I can’t believe the Red Race picked on you, such bad luck."
In Dongbo Cheng’s native perspective, he only heard the words "nothing," as the rest related to the World Mystery was automatically filtered out.
Golden side tasks weren’t new to Bai Pu, but helping someone find a sword counting as one truly highlighted Dongbo Cheng’s main character status in the Heart Demon World.
"I will help you obtain the White Dragon Fang."
Bai Pu accepted the task without a second thought.
His mind raced, quickly formulating a plan.
"Listen to me, Dongbo! I have a way to get the White Dragon Fang, but you must leave with me first!"
As Bai Pu spoke, he first activated the Dark Gold Tower Shield’s "Demonic Power Release" big move, surrounding himself with countless shield fragments for solid protection—there was no choice, the enemy’s assault was intense, Bai Pu also relied on the Green Armor Set’s [Ancestral Protection] Damage Reduction Skills, to keep the [Mountain and Sea Appearance] Shield from breaking!
With any other Awakened, Dongbo Cheng might not believe, but with Bai Pu, he trusted unconditionally, and immediately followed Bai Pu’s transmission, lying on Bai Pu’s back.
Bai Pu drew out the King-level Purple Weapon, converting it with a crack into Riding Spear mode, summoning the Winged Tooth Beast King Da Fei!
Man and Horse as One, activate!
Trigger the Additional Skills [Banner of the Apocalypse], entering Merciless Slaughter state!
Bai Pu surged forth like a tank, crushing all in his path!
His chosen charge target for the Merciless Slaughter...
Turned out to be a Gray-spine Fire Rat trying to escape at the edge of the battlefield!