Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao (143)

The black patterns atop the altar instantly dimmed, and the Yin Evil Power they emitted weakened considerably.

But just then, a massive black figure suddenly emerged from within the altar. It was tall, surrounded by dense Yin Evil Energy, with no expression on its face. Its eyes were pitch-black, radiating icy killing intent. This figure was the Nether Guardian that protected the Black Altar. Its strength had reached the late Deity Transformation stage, making it even more powerful than Su Han.

"Insolent mortal, you dare destroy the Nether Altar? You're courting death!" The Nether Guardian let out a cold roar, its voice hoarse and grating like metal scraping together, enough to make one's skin crawl. It abruptly raised a hand, condensing a massive Black Demonic Claw that reached for Su Han and Fairy Yue Hua. Dense Yin Evil Power coiled around the claw, emanating a terrifying aura.

"Watch out!" Su Han shouted, grabbing Fairy Yue Hua's hand as they swiftly dodged. The Black Demonic Claw struck the ground with an earthshaking boom, gouging out a huge crater. The surrounding black trees were shattered by the shockwave, while broken stones sprayed through the air.

"This thing is incredibly strong! It's actually at the late Deity Transformation stage!" Fairy Yue Hua's expression tightened, her voice carrying a trace of surprise. She was at the middle Deity Transformation stage, while Su Han was at the early Deity Transformation stage. Against a late Deity Transformation Nether Guardian, they were clearly at a disadvantage.

Su Han nodded, a grave look flashing through his eyes, but he showed no intention of retreating. "That's right. He's very strong, but we can't back down. If we can't destroy this altar, the disciples behind us will be endlessly worn down by the Yin Sha Puppets. By then, not only