Chapter 948 - 720: Peach Blossom Debts (Part 2)
He transformed into a mass of black fog, enveloping Shen Tang and swiftly carrying her to safety, then charged into the midst of the snake horde, engaging in slaughter.
The Snake Beasts had the advantage of numbers and initially held the upper hand; Little Snake was clearly overwhelmed, seemingly no match for them.
However, once Little Snake devoured the first Beastman, the entire battle situation began to change.
With increasing speed, he devoured the second, the third... More and more Beastmen were swallowed by him.
Meanwhile, the power around him grew rapidly.
These Beastmen had simply become his nourishment!
Xue Xiaoyuan, the Ghost Snake Family Master, looked extremely displeased.
He had personally led this team to slay this abomination, so how could he instead end up delivering a wedding dress to it?
A glint of ruthlessness flashed in Xue Xiaoyuan’s eyes; a black spike instantly formed in his palm, and his figure flickered to appear behind Xue Yinzhou, striking straight at him!
Xue Yinzhou’s strength had yet to fully recover; even with his strong talent, how could he be a match for the cunning Xue Xiaoyuan?
"Watch out!"
Shen Tang’s expression abruptly turned anxious, and her Earth Element Ability surged instantly, altering the surrounding terrain.
Xue Yinzhou was suddenly teleported a hundred meters away.
He too sensed Xue Xiaoyuan’s sneak attack, and cold murderous intent was unhidden in his serpent-like pupils.
As his power gradually recovered, the memories awakening in his mind became more vivid. He recalled that his father was precisely killed by the current Ghost Snake Family Master, Xue Xiaoyuan.
He sought vengeance for his father.
After dispatching several nearby Beastmen, Xue Yinzhou immediately engaged Xue Xiaoyuan in combat.
Shen Tang also joined the fray.
More and more Ghost Snake Beastmen fell, and it seemed the battle was turning toward a surprising outcome, where the fewer were overpowering the many.
Just as Xue Yinzhou found the opportunity to attempt an assassination on Xue Xiaoyuan, a dense black fog suddenly surged!
In an instant, visibility ahead was completely obscured, even the surrounding aura was indiscernible.
Shen Tang could no longer see any sign of Little Snake.
She hurriedly shouted, "Yin Zhou!"
But all around was emptiness, no sound echoing back.
This intangible black fog was like an immensely heavy wall, swallowing and isolating all sound. Deep within seemed to lurk great and unimaginable danger, sending chills down her spine with an instinctive fear welling in her heart.
[Host, be careful, this is likely some kind of domain! Within a domain, the user is the master, and untold dangers reside.] The system promptly reminded, [Xue Xiaoyuan has maintained his position as the Ghost Snake Family Master for many years, he must have some tricks; we can’t underestimate him.]
Thankfully, the system was still present.
Shen Tang breathed a sigh of relief and immediately extended her spiritual power to probe outward.
The spiritual power, which normally would spread easily over several miles, could now only extend a few dozen meters, like a spider’s web.
But for the battle-tested Shen Tang, this was sufficient.
Suddenly, the black fog morphed into a venomous snake, lunging at her to bite!
Almost simultaneously, Shen Tang turned to dodge, forming a Spirit Blade in her hand to slice it in two instantly.
The snake’s shadow dissipated into black fog, vanishing without a trace.
Xue Xiaoyuan was indeed an old fox, strong and skilled in scheming. Unfortunately, his talent was a bit lacking—he didn’t have a complete Bone of Devouring, and while he could consume other superpowers, he was helpless against the ethereal spiritual power.
Next, the black fog transformed into a saber-toothed tiger, ferocious beasts... surging at Shen Tang like a tidal wave.
Shen Tang balanced attack and defense, her superpower in her hands flying, extinguishing these phantoms one by one.
Soon, the surrounding black fog gradually thinned.
Once it completely dispersed, she found herself in an unfamiliar valley.
It was desolate and uninhabited, with only her alone.
Xue Xiaoyuan and the killers were all gone, even Little Snake had vanished.
After searching the vicinity, she found no trace.
The system seemed to be interfered with by some superpower, unable to quickly locate Xue Yinzhou’s whereabouts.
It stated seriously, [Host, I guess Xue Yinzhou led Xue Xiaoyuan and the others away on purpose, to keep you safe.]
"I have to find him quickly, alone he might not match that sly old fox!" Shen Tang worriedly pursued the residual energy traces left in the air.
However, midway, she was attacked, with countless Wind Blades slashing down through the air, carrying an extremely sharp murderous intent.
These Wind Blades were like the sharpest blades of the world, leaving the dead wood and large stones cut into fragments wherever they passed.
In haste, Shen Tang dodged, looking back at the ground where she had stood earlier, now a miserable, unrecognizable ruin.
If just an ordinary Beastman had stood there, they would have been torn to shreds, chopped into a pile of mush!
No, this wasn’t a tactic of the Snake Clan, it seemed more like...
An arrogant voice sounded from high above:
"So you’re the one he likes, you don’t look like much."
Immediately, several voices chimed in flatteringly:
"Exactly! This foreign female is plain and ordinary, far from being a match for you, Miss!"
"Her skill is alright, being able to escape the Snake Clan’s pursuit, but that’s it. She’s nothing compared to Miss... I really don’t know what Sir likes about her!"
"Who cares, it’s best not to see her and keep Miss from being upset. Just kill her; it’ll save Miss the trouble."
Shen Tang looked up to see dozens of Feathered Beasts circling high above.
In the center was a grayish eagle-looking beast, appearing strong and noble, and the disdainful voice from before had clearly come from her mouth.
Shen Tang coldly asked, "Who are you? Why do you ambush me?"
At once, a dark brown Feathered Beast sneered, "You think you’re worthy to know our Lady’s name?"
Shen Tang’s lips twitched slightly at the words.
There was no need to think about it; this group undoubtedly came from Sky City. And in Sky City, to be called "Lady," could only refer to the City Lord’s daughter, Wu Wei.
Though Shen Tang had never met this Lady, her reputation was well-known and significant.
But why had she come to find her? Shen Tang didn’t recall having any vendetta with this Lady.
The gray eagle directly transformed into human form, a tall and athletic female, nearly six feet three, radiating heroic spirit. Her sun-kissed skin had an exotic wild beauty, distinct from soft femininity, filled with an invasive charm.
She landed on a Feathered Beast’s back, gazing down with superiority at the bewildered Shen Tang below, arrogantly saying, "Today, I came to remind you once, never aspire for something that isn’t meant for you. Otherwise, the outcome is only death."
Shen Tang’s mind faintly guessed, but she still furrowed her brow, feigning confusion, "I don’t know what you’re talking about."
Wu Wei coldly said, "Don’t play dumb. Do you have an affair with Xiao? I’m warning you, a handsome and powerful male like Xiao will only belong to me! As the most noble and powerful female of Sky City, I and he are a match made in heaven!"
Shen Tang took a deep breath.
Though she had anticipated it, the situation was still absurdly dramatic.
Damn it, with all the messy romances these crappy men had, they somehow all end up threatening her life!