Chapter 47

However, the black demonic beast's tough hide and thick flesh far exceeded Yun Ling's expectations. The waves of azure battle qi bombarding its body merely made it tremble slightly for a moment.

"Damn it!"

Seeing this, a chill flashed through Yun Ling's eyes. He knew that his attack could not possibly finish off this black demonic beast so easily.

Roar! Roar!

Just as Yun Ling prepared to continue his attack, the black demonic beast suddenly launched an offensive. Its two gaping maws viciously bit toward Yun Ling's head. At the same time, his hands rapidly formed seals, and streams of black demonic qi surged from his body, gathering in his palms and forming a pitch-black shield.

Bang!

The instant the shield formed, the black demonic beast's jaws slammed fiercely into it.

Bang!

A crisp collision rang out as the black shield was instantly torn apart by the black demonic beast's teeth. Struck by that overwhelming force, Yun Ling was violently sent flying and slammed heavily to the ground, then flew backward again while spitting blood.

"Hiss... So strong! What rank of demonic beast is this?"

Looking at the black demonic beast's terrifying defenses, Yun Ling drew a sharp breath, his eyes filled with shock.

This time, he had truly experienced the black demonic beast's terrifying strength. He could be certain that if it recovered to its peak condition, his end would definitely be miserable!

Roar!

The black demonic beast roared once more before charging at Yun Ling. Clearly, in its eyes, Yun Ling was food.

"Hmph, since you're courting death, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

A savage gleam flashed in Yun Ling's eyes. His hand seals shifted, and streams of azure lightning power rapidly condensed around his body. Once the azure lightning had gathered, he formed a sword gesture with both hands and shouted in a low voice, "Azure Thunder Slash!"

As his shout fell, beams of azure lightning burst from Yun Ling's body, eventually forming an azure sword phantom in midair.

Whoosh!

The sword stabbed forth, and azure sword light tore through the air, carrying a shrieking sonic boom as it swept viciously toward the black demonic beast's neck.

Awoo!

Sensing the terrifying power contained within the azure spear, fear filled the black demonic beast's face, and its massive body swiftly retreated.

Swish!

Even so, the black demonic beast still failed to evade the azure sword. A deep scar was carved across its neck, crimson blood spraying wildly from it. Moreover, the wound was healing at a rate visible to the naked eye.

"What powerful regenerative abilities!"

At this sight, Yun Ling's pupils suddenly constricted. He had never expected this creature to be able to withstand even his sword radiance.

"Hehe, human, now you know how formidable I am, don't you? I advise you to surrender immediately. Otherwise, once my injuries heal, I will make you beg for life but be unable to die."

Looking at Yun Ling, whom it had forced back, the black demonic beast's face showed a trace of mockery. As its taunting voice rang out, an incomparably powerful pressure spread forth, instantly enveloping Yun Ling.

"Hmph, don't even think about it!"

Yun Ling snorted coldly. Although he did not know exactly what level this demonic beast was, judging by the fluctuations emanating from its body, it should have reached at least around the sixth rank of the Saint King realm.

"Human, do you really think that having a little strength lets you swagger around before me? In my eyes, how are you any different from an ant?"

Hearing Yun Ling's words, the black demonic beast grinned viciously. "I'll show you just how foolish it is to act tough before me!"

As its words fell, streams of black mist spread from the black demonic beast's body. Once the mist condensed, it formed a suit of black armor.

After all this was complete, the black demonic beast stared at Yun Ling with blood-red eyes. Clearly, its hatred for Yun Ling had reached the heavens.

"Human, now taste my power!"

The black demonic beast roared and swiftly shot toward Yun Ling.

Yun Ling's gaze sharpened. Naturally unwilling to be outdone, he charged to meet the black demonic beast.

Bang!

The two collided. The black demonic beast retreated slightly, then opened its huge mouth and tore toward Yun Ling's throat.

Seeing this, Yun Ling's expression turned grim. His hand seals shifted, and an azure longsword suddenly appeared in his hand.

Slash!

The azure longsword left its sheath, and a fierce sword qi whistled forth, piercing toward the black demonic beast's mouth. Yet as if it had long anticipated Yun Ling's move, the black demonic beast abruptly vanished from where it stood just as the sword pierced forward.

Rumble!

However, just as Yun Ling was about to withdraw his sword, a tremendous sound echoed down from the mountaintop.

"Hm?"

Hearing the sound, Yun Ling could not help turning to look. When he saw the sight that had appeared atop the mountain, he froze.

At that moment, a gigantic stone stele stood atop the mountain. It was covered in densely packed runes that writhed continuously like living creatures. As the runes squirmed, they seemed like a massive black hole, devouring the stone stele whole.

"How could this happen?"

Yun Ling stared at the scene before him, his eyes filled with deep confusion.

Under Yun Ling's watchful gaze, all the runes on the gigantic stone stele vanished. At the instant the giant stele disappeared, beams of incomparably brilliant light spread from it. Beneath that radiance, Yun Ling could see what seemed to be an illusory figure contained within the stele.

"What is this?"

Yun Ling frowned at the scene before him. He had no idea what it represented. Moreover, there was a phantom image within the stele, and its form was enormous!

"Could the image inside that stone stele just now have been this black demonic beast?"

Yun Ling's gaze shifted toward the black demonic beast, and when his eyes swept over it, he could not help letting out a soft cry of surprise.