Life and Death Battle

The sword energy, wreathed in fierce flames, skimmed the ground. The violent fire element instantly melted the grass, which had been sealed by the Beast Armor, and then incinerated it, leaving behind patches of scorched earth dotted with sparks.

From five steps away, the Beast Armor could feel the heat wave washing over it. The true Pure Yang Fire made the Ice Serpent feel a primal fear emanating from its bloodline. This was an instinctive suppression from a higher elemental tier, unrelated to strength. If a powerful being wielding Taiyin Water were here, perhaps they could remain calm, but it was merely a Rank 2 Demon Beast with Frost elemental talent. In the face of the Five Elements' fire, its frost energy was simply insufficient.

"Hiss... hiss..."

The Beast Armor, controlled by the Ice Serpent's Beast Soul, continuously emitted the characteristic hissing of a snake. Its pair of sapphire eyes darted around, and the Frost Armor on its body relentlessly absorbed frost elements from the air, its defense rapidly increasing. It seemed this formidable Demon Beast was unwilling to surrender and await its demise. Latest chapter of My Savage Sister

As the condensed ice arrows were all destroyed upon colliding with the Flame Sword Energy Li Mu unleashed, the Ice Serpent's Beast Soul realized that simple attacks couldn't contend with Pure Yang Fire. It let out a hiss, and a large amount of frost element coiled and spun around its hands, forming a pair of frost gauntlets. It then launched a punch towards the Sword Energy Moon Blade that was already upon it.

The dense frost power seemed to freeze the entire space. Although the sword energy imbued with Pure Yang Fire was indestructible, it was ultimately without root or source. Under the Beast Armor's imposing punch, it could initially resist, but it was soon suppressed by the azure frost element and finally dissipated into the air with a roar.

I was completely wrong to assume the Ice Serpent wasn't good at close-quarters combat. Even though it's a snake-like Demon Beast, physical combat is a mandatory skill for all Demon Beasts. How foolish I was before.

Reflecting on how his previous assessment of the Ice Serpent was almost entirely contrary to reality, Li Mu couldn't help but sigh at his own immaturity. If not for the Simulation System and his good luck in refining a pill that perfectly countered the enemy's abilities, today might have truly been the end of his transmigration journey. Thinking about it, he supposed he did have some protagonist's halo.

The Ice Serpent possessed extensive experience in wild combat. The moment the Flame Sword Energy dissipated, it lunged towards Li Mu, each step accompanied by heavy thuds. Encased in its Frost Armor, its overall weight was immense. Moving so swiftly under such a burden placed a significant strain on its physique, but this was not a concern for the Ice Serpent. The sacrifice-accompanied possession had only one objective: to kill the prey before it.

Li Mu didn't hesitate, his muscles tensing. His previous underestimation had already led to dire consequences, and the effects of the Pure Yang Sky Burning Pill could end at any moment. He had to go all out within the limited time.

As he wielded the Fiery Shadowless Sword, several more Flame Sword Energies shot through the air. Following closely, Li Mu's movements also began to shift. The Li Family Sword Style was renowned for its speed, and its cultivation was supplemented by movement techniques. While not comparable to the legendary Peerless Lightness Skills, which allowed for Shape-Shifting Movement and traveling A Thousand Miles in a Day, this set of movement techniques was undoubtedly the most suitable for executing the Li Family Sword Style. Latest chapter of Transmigrating into Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation

Soon, the two clashed. Li Mu's Pure Yang power erupted within him, every cell brimming with vitality. Executing the movement technique now made him twice as fast as usual. The Shadowless Sword, amplified by the flames, became even more ferocious. Thrusts, slashes, and chops – each move made the Ice Serpent struggle to cope. Soon, its Frost Armor bore numerous sword marks.

However, the situation was completely different from before. Li Mu had deliberately left traces of Pure Yang Fire in these sword marks. For the Ice Serpent to repair them would require double the frost energy, putting it in a dilemma. If it poured a large amount of frost power into repairing its armor, it would inevitably be at a disadvantage in its exchanges with Li Mu.

Gritting its teeth, it stopped channeling excessive frost energy into its Frost Armor. After all, this body wasn't its own; it was merely a Beast Soul. Fundamentally, if the original owner of this body hadn't used the Sacrifice Technique, it wouldn't be in a soul state. Although the secret technique dictated its actions according to the caster's set objectives, the choice of combat style was still its own.

The Ice Serpent ultimately chose to engage Li Mu in a fist-to-fist confrontation. Its dazzling frost gauntlets struck repeatedly, clashing with the Shadowless Sword burning with fierce flames. Sword energy met fist force, a sea of fire met a blizzard of ice. The man and the beast fought a life-or-death battle in the forest. The vegetation, scorched by fire moments ago, was instantly frozen by ice three feet deep the next second. Rocks shattered, and trees were incinerated.

The battle raged until the sky and earth were darkened. The constantly emanating aura drove away all birds and beasts within a radius of several miles, turning the area into an absolute forbidden zone within the Black Dragon Mountain Range.

Although Li Mu's aura was immense, during the course of the battle, he had to be careful to avoid the aftermath from affecting Nie Xiaoyu, who still lay there, unconscious. This Ice Serpent was incredibly cunning, occasionally condensing ice arrows and aiming them at the girl lying on the ground. Every time this happened, Li Mu had no choice but to abandon his offensive and come to her rescue. He had also tried several times to check on Xiao Yu's condition, but was forced back by the Ice Serpent. This Demon Beast understood how to make Li Mu hesitate.

Back and forth, Li Mu, empowered by Pure Yang Fire, found himself unable to gain the upper hand in what should have been a crushing battle, fighting the Ice Serpent to a stalemate.

Damn it, this isn't like a Demon Beast; even a human cultivator wouldn't be this cunning. I can't let this drag on. The Pure Yang Sky Burning Pill's effects are limited. Once I lose the pressure of this Pure Yang Fire, I'm no match for this beast.

Li Mu was immensely anxious because he noticed that the Pure Yang Core in his dantian, which was emitting a dazzling light, seemed to have shrunk by a quarter compared to its initial size. During its fusion with the Golden Vortex, a large amount of Pure Yang power had been stripped away and channeled throughout his body via his meridians. Based on this rate, the Pure Yang Sky Burning Pill's effects would likely last only for another half an hour.

This Frost Armor is simply unbeatable. With my current strength, I can't break through its defense. What should I do? The effects of the medicine are almost gone. Am I really going to die here in the Black Dragon Mountain Range today?

Li Mu exchanged blows with the Beast Armor possessed by the Ice Serpent for another hundred rounds, but he still couldn't breach its Frost Armor's defense. Even though he left more and more Pure Yang sword marks, the time remaining for the pill's effects was dwindling. Sensing Li Mu's anxiety, the Ice Serpent stopped its offensive and shifted to a defensive stance, aiming to wear him down and stall for time.

The Ice Serpent's tactical application was pushed to its extreme. It chose to engage him head-on during Li Mu's peak strength to deplete his Pure Yang power. Upon discovering that his opponent's strange power increase had a time limit, it immediately switched from offense to defense. This level of battlefield analysis was something even ordinary human cultivators might not possess.

After unleashing another Flame Sword Energy to force the Beast Armor back, Li Mu retreated several steps, took a deep breath, and glanced at Nie Xiaoyu, still unconscious in the distance. A look of determination suddenly appeared in his eyes.

As a man, how can I let a woman suffer in my place? Xiaoyu, I'm afraid I'll have to leave first today, but don't worry, brother will keep his word. Even if it costs me my life, I'll slay this little snake with my sword!

The hot-bloodedness ingrained in Li Mu's very being could no longer be suppressed as the Pure Yang power continuously cleansed him. To buy Nie Xiaoyu a sliver of hope, he prepared to fight desperately.

Little snake, I'll show you right now what a real man is!

Spitting out the blood foam from his mouth, Li Mu gripped the Shadowless Sword in his hand. The flames on the long sword suddenly intensified.