Slay

Hua Qiang's gaze was fixed on the Rank 1 spirit beast in front of him— the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer.

In the grass, the deer's figure was lithe and elegant, its body radiating a faint bluish-green light, as if it were Elves of this world.

Hua Qiang's eyes gleamed, and greed surged within him.

Those level one Holy Spirit Rabbit only give 10 Slaughter Points per kill, which is too little.

For someone eager to level up quickly, this was simply a drop in the ocean.

For example, this Rank 1 Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer immediately piqued his interest.

However, the difference in their cultivation levels was enormous. For Saint Rank First Tier cultivator like himself, facing a level-one spirit beast was like an ant trying to shake a giant tree.

Once you reach the Saint Realm, the difference in strength between each realm is like heaven and earth.

But he did not back down. Instead, he adopted the cautious attitude of "better safe than sorry" and carefully made his way towards the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer step by step.

Each step was taken very lightly, as if afraid of disturbing this sensitive creature.

His eyes were fixed on the front, and he deliberately kept his breathing extremely light. Only his heartbeat could be heard pounding violently in his chest, like the beating of war drums, foreshadowing the fierce battle that was about to begin.

When he finally got within a dozen or so feet of the deer, the air seemed to freeze.

The Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer, which had been leisurely foraging for food, seemed to sense the danger and slowly raised its noble head.

Its eyes, like deep, dark pools, suddenly narrowed, and the wariness and majesty revealed in them made Hua Qiang's heart tighten.

Immediately afterwards, arcs of electricity began to surge and churn on the two originally smooth horns on its head, like two enraged blue Flood Dragon dancing between their horns.

The electric arcs intertwined and collided, emitting a hissing sound, which seemed like a prelude to death. The sound reached Hua Qiang's ears, and he could clearly feel the powerful electric current rapidly increasing, with a dangerous aura spreading.

Hua Qiang dared not hesitate for a moment. He swung his broadsword, and a huge blade of energy, like a silver lightning bolt, slashed through the air and rushed toward the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer.

However, just as this seemingly incomparably sharp blade of energy was about to touch the deer's body, an astonishing scene unfolded.

The Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer swayed slightly, moving more than ten meters in mid-air like a ghost, easily avoiding Hua Qiang's fatal blow.

"That's teleportation!"

Hua Qiang's eyes widened, his heart filled with shock.

Coming to his senses, he swung his broadsword again, unleashing several Blade Qi Vertical and Horizontal that shot towards the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer like a flock of angry silver birds.

The blade's energy flashed in the air, cutting down vegetation and sending sand and stones flying wherever it passed.

However, the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer's movements were truly too strange. Its body swayed repeatedly, as if it were performing a mysterious dance, and it made several more shifts.

Its every move was perfectly timed, cleverly avoiding all of Hua Qiang's slashing energy.

The blade energy all missed its mark, slicing through the ground and kicking up dust and weeds.

Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer was completely enraged by Hua Qiang's attack.

Its body flashed, moving at extreme speed, and it instantly approached Hua Qiang.

Hua Qiang only felt a blur before his eyes, and the deer was already in front of him.

Immediately afterwards, it pointed its two horns at Hua Qiang and began a fierce attack.

Two blue arcs of electricity, like a pair of angry arrows, shot towards Hua Qiang with a hissing sound and dazzling lightning.

Hua Qiang was startled and shifted his body to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack of the two arcs of electricity.

An electric arc grazed his clothes, scorching a corner of them, and a pungent smell filled the air.

Hua Qiang brandished his broadsword once more—[Knife Technique: Strangulation].

A flash of white light appeared, and instantly transformed into a giant white python.

The python opened its blood-red mouth, revealing sharp fangs, and exuded a cold aura as it coiled around the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer.

Although the Giant Python- like blade energy successfully coiled around the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer, it showed no fear whatsoever.

Its body trembled slightly, and a powerful force surged out from within it.

That force instantly dissipated the sword energy binding the body; the wisps of sword energy vanished into the air like shattered spiderwebs, leaving no trace.

Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer stood there calmly, a hint of mockery in his eyes, as if he were laughing at Hua Qiang's overestimation of his abilities.

Damn it, I was actually looked down upon by a beast.

Hua Qiang took a deep breath and frantically channeled his Spiritual Power into his feet.

A faint light emanated from around his feet, and then, like an arrow released from a bow, he charged forward, carrying the Azure Thunder Deer.

He moved extremely fast, creating a gust of wind that sent the surrounding grass blades flying everywhere.

The Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer clearly hadn't expected Hua Qiang to adopt such a near-suicidal charge. It paused for a moment, and its horns flashed with arcs of electricity again, preparing to meet Hua Qiang's onslaught.

Just as Hua Qiang was about to rush in front of the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer, the large sword in his hand drew an arc along the ground.

This strike was not aimed at the body of the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer, but rather at its hooves.

Seeing this, the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer tried to teleport away, but Hua Qiang's slash was too fast, and it only had time to slightly lift its foot.

With a "thud," the broadsword struck the deer's leg, splattering blood everywhere.

The Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer, in pain, let out an angry roar, and its body instantly erupted with a strong arc of electricity, knocking Hua Qiang back several steps.

Although he was forced back, a smile appeared on his face.

He found a weakness in the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer: it pauses briefly when teleporting to dodge attacks.

If you can seize this moment of pause, you'll have a chance to deliver a fatal blow.

The Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer realized Hua Qiang's intentions, and its eyes became even more ferocious, no longer underestimating this Saint Rank First Tier opponent.

The two sides were locked in a standoff once again, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

Hua Qiang gripped the large knife tightly in his hand, constantly adjusting his breathing, waiting for the best opportunity.

The Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer paced back and forth in place, its body crackling with electric arcs, forming an electric arc shield to protect itself.

A moment later, the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer launched the first attack.

It no longer used teleportation; instead, it charged directly towards Hua Qiang. Its speed was extremely fast, and the arcs of electricity on its body were like sharp blades, carving deep trenches into the ground wherever it passed.

Seeing this, Hua Qiang steadied himself and raised his broadsword high.

As the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer charged towards him, he swung his sword down fiercely, unleashing a massive blade of energy that descended vertically towards the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer's head.

The Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer did not dodge; it raised its antlers and met Hua Qiang's broadsword head-on.

With a loud "boom," the blade collided with the deer antlers, generating a powerful energy fluctuation.

The energy fluctuations spread outwards, uprooting all the surrounding grass and creating a clearing.

Hua Qiang was shaken by the energy fluctuations, causing his blood to surge, but he endured the discomfort and charged at the Azure Thunder Deer again.

[Gale Slash]

A sudden gust of wind arose, and the blade danced in the wind, soaring and tumbling like a nimble Flood Dragon.

Each strike carried immense power and precise angles, aiming for the vital points of the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer.

The Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer was not to be outdone. Its body flickered constantly as it dodged Hua Qiang's attacks, while the electric arcs on its horns launched a counterattack.

The two sides engaged in a fierce close-quarters fight in the open space.

In an instant, flashes of swords and arcs of electricity crisscrossed, and shouts of battle and hissing echoed throughout the valley.

Whenever Hua Qiang found an opportunity, he would slash at the feet of the Azure Lightning Profound Light Deer. Before long, all four legs of the deer were injured, and blood kept spurting from the wounds.

The deer's attack power gradually slowed down and weakened until Hua Qiang finally unleashed the [Sword Secret Technique: Escape Slaughter].

That sudden slash crossed space, struck its neck, and severed its head.