A magical beast that had gone extinct on the Dou Qi Continent.
Such beasts were generally terrifying, whether in terms of strength or bloodline.
"However, this beast probably isn't a remnant from ancient times. Otherwise, it wouldn't be only an Eighth-Rank Magical Beast," Heaven Eye Pupil Elder said gravely.
Even so, facing an Eighth-Rank Magical Beast was no easy task for them, especially since this one was an extinct species.
It was definitely stronger than an ordinary Eighth-Rank Magical Beast.
"Then I'll leave it to you three seniors."
Shen Shihuang took a small step back.
He left the battlefield to the three Peak Nine-Star Dou Zong seniors. Against a magical beast with strength comparable to a Dou Zun, Shen Shihuang wasn't foolish enough to fight it himself. What if this Eighth-Rank Magical Beast was comparable to a Peak Dou Zun?
What would be the difference between charging in and throwing his life away?
So.
If the three Peak Nine-Star Dou Zun seniors couldn't handle it, then he could only... run!
A pair of bone wings sprang from Shen Shihuang's back. The power of thunder had seeped into them, leaving his Taisui Bone Wings imbued with a faint trace of lightning.
Heaven Eye Pupil Elder saw Shen Shihuang move, then noticed the pair of bone wings behind him. Though she didn't know what they were, she understood that Shen Shihuang was definitely preparing to run.
Heaven Eye Pupil Elder suppressed a twitch in her eyelid and sighed inwardly. Young people these days have no vigor at all.
Back in their day,
young people had been willing to fight tooth and nail.
Unlike now.
At the first sign of danger, they stepped back and left it to their elders.
sigh!
The thought only made Heaven Eye Pupil Elder more depressed. The era when young people had fought with their lives on the line had been their era. And now, the generation leaving danger to their elders was apparently theirs, too.
Heaven Eye Pupil Elder: "...!"
Suddenly,
the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python let out a low growl at the three of them. The black mist around its body thickened, and a black beam of light burst from its mouth.
It was aimed at them.
Clearly, the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python knew who posed the greatest threat.
"Gai Shentong, Chu Shanwang, attack!"
Heaven Eye Pupil Elder shouted. Light flashed in her eyes, and a terrifying force sent ripples through the air as it swept toward the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's attack.
Gai Shentong's gray robes billowed. His hands rapidly formed seals, and a gigantic golden sword soon appeared in the air.
"Sword Gang!"
Whoosh!
The enormous golden sword seemed ready to tear through space as it flew toward the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's head.
"Hmph!"
Chu Shanwang grunted and shot into the air, reaching a spot above the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python in an instant. "An ancient variant? You won't make much of a splash in this era!"
Unlike Heaven Eye Pupil Elder and Gai Shentong's attacks,
Chu Shanwang simply kicked the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python in the head.
"Wild Prison Heaven-King Force!"
Boom!!
In Shen Shihuang's view, Chu Shanwang's kick sent the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python crashing to the ground. Its enormous head slammed down, and the entire plaza shook.
At that moment,
Gai Shentong's golden sword reached the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's head.
"Sword Qi Split!"
Whoosh! Whoosh!!
As Gai Shentong formed seals, the enormous golden sword swiftly split apart above the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's head, transforming into seven golden swords of ordinary size.
Slash!
Slash!!
The seven golden swords struck the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's head. Each one blew apart its scales, and sprays of Blood Mist burst across its head.
Just then,
Heaven Eye Pupil Elder blocked the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's black beam and leaped into the air, light blazing between her hands.
"This beast's strength is around the early Eighth-Rank."
"The three of us can definitely handle it!"
The earlier attacks had given Heaven Eye Pupil Elder a clear sense of the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's strength. If it had been comparable to a Five-Star Dou Zun or higher, they might not have been able to deal with it.
But now, she was completely confident.
"Heavenly Eye Open!"
"Heaven-Eye Demon-Slaying Light!"
Heaven Eye Pupil Elder closed her eyes. A blood-red fissure slowly opened on her forehead, like a blood-river abyss, or a demonic eye.
Whoosh!!
Blood-red light burst from Heaven Eye Pupil Elder's forehead. It seemed like a beam of annihilation, leaving tiny cracks in space wherever it passed.
The fact that someone with Dou Zong strength could unleash such a terrifying Dou Technique was proof of how formidable Heaven Eye Pupil Elder was.
"As expected of Heaven Eye Pupil Elder!"
"That Dou Technique is terrifying!"
Shen Shihuang exclaimed. Heaven Eye Pupil Elder's Dou Technique didn't just have tremendous offensive power; it could also pierce the soul. In other words, the Heavenly Eye Dou Technique had two means of attack.
"I really can't underestimate the older generation's power." Shen Shihuang finally understood: these recluses were no ordinary people.
But it made sense. Their ability to live in seclusion in peace was proof enough of their strength. Who in the Black-Corner Region didn't have enemies? If you wanted to live quietly in seclusion, those enemies had to stop being your enemies—or you had to get rid of every last one of them.
The blood-red light struck the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's neck. In an instant, blood blossomed. Its scales looked incredibly hard, yet they offered no resistance at all.
"ROOOOAAAR~~~~~~~~~~!"
The wounded Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python threw back its head and roared. Its massive body began to roll, and its tail, as deadly as a divine weapon, swept toward Heaven Eye Pupil Elder.
Heaven Eye Pupil Elder quickly dodged.
But—
The Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python was simply too huge. Judging by its length alone, Shen Shihuang estimated it was around fifteen zhang long. Its tail missed, but didn't stop. Still carrying tremendous force, it barreled toward Shen Shihuang and the others.
"Holy shit!!"
Shen Shihuang saw it coming.
His expression changed.
The force rolling off the tail alone made him feel a sharp sting, let alone a direct hit.
He shoved Zi Yan out of the way.
The Earth-Suppressing Heaven-Supporting Staff appeared in Shen Shihuang's hand, and the Taisui Flame surged along it. As the tail swept toward him, Shen Shihuang gripped the staff and smashed it against the oncoming blow without hesitation.
"Get lost!!"
Shen Shihuang let out a low roar.
The force of the Earth-Suppressing Heaven-Supporting Staff surged. Where it collided with the tail, the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's scales suddenly burst apart. Blood splashed all over Shen Shihuang, leaving him standing as though bathed in it.
Boom!!
Shen Shihuang's strike sent the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's entire body tumbling away. It rolled across the plaza, then fixed its gaze on him.
ROOOOAAAR~~~~~~~~~~
The Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python roared, unleashing its full power. It sent Heaven Eye Pupil Elder and the other two flying, then its enormous body reached Shen Shihuang in the blink of an eye.
Shen Shihuang saw it coming.
His expression changed drastically.
He was no match for a magical beast of this strength.
"Heavenly Dipper Thunder Seal!"
As the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python reached him, thunder flashed between Shen Shihuang's hands, and a Thunder Seal appeared above his head.
"I'll blow you to pieces!!"
Shen Shihuang raised the Thunder Seal with both hands and smashed it toward the Earth-Fiend Heaven-Tearing Python's mouth.