Fierce Battle with the Deformed Creature

This was most likely a forbidden zone within the Forest of Blood.

The ancient trees here were basically Face Willows in disguise, packed densely together as they surged forward without fear of death.

The trio's combined skill produced a remarkable effect, halting the Face Willows' advance.

However, some of the cards could not be collected in time and were directly destroyed by the fire spears, which pained Su Li greatly.

If they wiped out all the Face Willows here, it would be an unimaginable fortune, but most of them would likely be damaged.

"Don't let your guard down. An unknown creature is controlling the Face Willows here," Lu Chenfeng said gravely.

When these creatures gathered together, they would even devour one another, often falling into chaos. Yet now, they moved in perfect unison, like a well-trained army.

"This is probably the other ruler of this place. It may not be weaker than that vampire noble," Bai Moxue analyzed.

A mutation occurred. The Face Willows pierced through by the fire spears were immediately wrapped up and devoured by the willow branches of other Face Willows before they had fully died.

A strange energy caused these Face Willows to transform, allowing them to instantly digest their own kind.

They evolved, becoming even harder to kill.

Before long, several Face Willow Kings were born, all high Bronze-tier. The needles no longer worked!

They let out shrill, eerie laughter as blood-red roots writhed across the ground. They moved swiftly, suffering little damage even when they took the fire spears head-on.

Lu Chenfeng activated [Fire Movement], intensifying the blaze as terrifying heat boiled throughout the area.

At some point, Bai Moxue had appeared high above the Hundred Beasts Forest. Beside her, a mystical white tiger gazed down below.

A full five Face Willow Kings forced their way through the fire spears and darted through the flaming tornado. The terrifying heat charred their willow branches black and burned them away.

But it could not stop their advance. They pressed onward by burning their life force.

Five high Bronze-tier blood creatures—if any young card master from Third High School entered this place alone, they would likely meet their end here.

The moment they struggled through the wall of fire, King's Gaze activated.

Grantis arrived at Su Li's side, holding up her parasol.

Glug glug!

Blood flowed through the air before suddenly erupting violently, transforming into blood swords that shot in every direction and pinned the five Face Willow Kings to death!

Su Li reacted swiftly and directly collected the five [Face Willow King] cards.

He had struck it rich!

The corners of Lu Chenfeng's and Bai Moxue's eyes twitched. That vampire girl had actually been successfully strengthened again!

She was probably nearing the peak of the Bronze tier. She had actually killed five high Bronze-tier creatures in an instant.

They began to marvel at Su Li's talent as an enhancer, raising their evaluation of him once again.

"Kieeeeeee!"

A shrill cry came from the darkness. That creature was wailing in grief. The place was a complete mess, and its subordinates had been slaughtered in a short time.

It revealed its true form from the darkness, sending chills down their spines.

Blood-red strips of flesh writhed as they dragged along a pitch-black ancient tree above them. Half a body extended from the tree trunk, with two ferocious arms hanging long beneath it.

It was half the body of a man, entirely blood-red, with certain areas covered in black armor.

Willow branches hung from its head, their sharp barbs gleaming. Its eyes were black, deathly still.

"Is this an evolved form of the Face Willow King?" The hair on Su Li and the others' bodies stood on end as a dangerous aura spread through the air.

In the world of blood creatures, vampires were merely one type of high-level blood creature. There were all sorts of other terrifying beings, some of which had undergone grotesque evolutions and taken on horrifying forms.

"This is a new blood creature species," Bai Moxue said grimly.

"Attack!" Lu Chenfeng shouted.

He unfolded his field. Several lines of fire spread out from beneath his feet, and in an instant, a mysterious, profound pattern was drawn.

[Flame Territory]

Within this territory, the effectiveness of all fire magic increased by 30%!

Fire Movement surged again as blazing flames swept outward and roared to life.

He lit up another card.

[Flame Dragon]

The flames gathered, and a giant lizard-like dragon formed from fire descended. Its entire body was wrapped in crimson as it lunged forward to kill.

The grotesque creature did not move. A savage glint appeared in its black eyes as it suddenly clenched both hands fiercely.

Thump!

It was the sound of a heartbeat.

Su Li and the other two suddenly opened their mouths and spat out large mouthfuls of blood. A terrifying force descended from afar, as though their hearts had been viciously gripped by an invisible hand.

The three were horrified. If not for the strong physiques of card masters and the damage reduction provided by their shields, their hearts would probably have been crushed directly, killing them on the spot.

This was practically a forbidden creature, already beyond all reason.

Holy radiance descended, rapidly healing Su Li and the others' injuries.

[Holy Light]

The Bronze Rank 6 Holy Light had greatly improved effects, and the three of their complexions began to improve.

In the distance, the Flame Dragon had already lunged in for the kill, but Lu Chenfeng's spiritual power fluctuated violently, revealing an opening.

The willow branches atop the malformed creature's head danced wildly, transforming into sharp sickles that harvested the Flame Dragon, slicing the flame-formed giant dragon into countless pieces.

It opened its mouth and spat out a surge of blood-colored energy, which poured forth and annihilated the Flame Dragon.

Lu Chenfeng's eyelid twitched wildly. This was a Bronze Rank 8 card.

Yet he activated the Blazing Flame Domain. Flames erupted, and the Flame Dragon condensed once more, letting out a roar as its crimson claws crossed, tearing sharp streaks through the darkness.

At the same time, a firestorm swept out and directly engulfed the malformed creature.

Bai Moxue did not hesitate either. The Star-Eyed Divine Tiger immediately unleashed King's Gaze, imprisoning the malformed creature.

Grantis walked forward beneath her little parasol. Crimson blood sprayed out and flowed across the ground as she activated Blood Barbs, intending to impale the malformed creature to death.

The three powerhouses joined forces. Even an unknown malformed creature was no match for their numbers.

"AAAAAHHHH!" The malformed creature let out a shrill scream.

As the flames dispersed, its miserable state was revealed.

Its entire body had been pierced through by bloody barbs. Black blood dripped down the blood spears, while the ancient tree was gripped by the Flame Dragon's two claws and continuously scorched.

The malformed creature's body was already charred black, with part of it burned away. Most of the ancient tree had been set ablaze, and disgusting slime flowed from its pitch-black eyes.

Bai Moxue's King's Gaze was simply too overwhelming at this rank. Without a means to counter it, the creature could only endure Su Li and Lu Chenfeng's attacks head-on.

"It's actually not dead."

The malformed creature's vitality was exceptionally tenacious. It trembled violently as its hands began to close again.

The others' expressions shifted slightly. This ability was far too taboo; taking it head-on would not feel good.

Snap!

Grantis lightly snapped her fingers.

"AAAAAHHH!" The malformed creature screamed.

More blood spikes suddenly extended from the surging crimson blood spears, spreading like the branches of a great tree and nearly piercing through its entire body.

With a human heart, Grantis might have surpassed even vampire nobles of the same rank in her control over blood, reaching a state where she could wield it entirely as she pleased.

Bai Moxue and Lu Chenfeng exchanged glances, seeing the surprise in each other's eyes. Clearly, the information gathered by the financial conglomerates had underestimated Su Li.

The malformed creature died completely, and a card emerged.