The lightning strike ended, and the armor was tugged by the Gravity Field. Xiao Ling lacked autonomous combat ability, but simulating ordinary movements was no problem. The armor trembled faintly, as though someone's life hung by a thread. Combined with the aroma of Roasted Egg spreading out, it immediately drew the attention of every monster, including the black giant.
No one noticed that Shi Tie Zhu was darting and running like a phantom.
By the time the giant finally realized the armor was an empty shell, a sharp glint of cold light had already pierced through the air from behind. Shi Tie Zhu leaped high and pounced at the giant's nape in midair, like an eagle, like a Flood Dragon, striking straight for the vital point.
He was unarmed, but his palm was shaped like a blade, murderous intent radiating in all directions. A strange sensation of sharpness streamed from the pores along the edge of his hand, giving off a chilling sense of imminent danger.
Sharp energy was indestructible and irresistible. Drawing it out and densely spreading it over the body could suppress the mind, sever gold and jade, and make one's limbs surpass weapons. This was something only Extremely Sharp Energy or Nine Heavenly Bell Rings could achieve.
"Take your life—!"
A flash, and he was past.
Swish. Before the throne, Shi Tie Zhu landed on one knee, the edge of his right palm gleaming sharply and spotless.
Thud. The armor suspended by the Gravity Field dropped to the ground, then swiftly opened the crack in its chest cavity and raced over. With a swish, it clung to Shi Tie Zhu's body from behind, clattering as it re-equipped him.
Psh—! Upon the throne, a huge spray of blood suddenly erupted from the giant's neck. The pitch-black vines had