Chapter 48

Because Yun Ling vaguely sensed a familiar aura from that black magical beast. After observing it carefully, he became increasingly certain that this black magical beast actually resembled him in several ways.

It seems this magical beast is no ordinary creature. There is an extremely dense evil soul power within its body. Could it have been raised by some sinister sect?

Yun Ling speculated inwardly.

"Heh heh, you really are smart!"

The black magical beast looked at Yun Ling, who had fallen into thought, and a sinister chill flashed through its eyes. Then it clenched its paw, and a jet-black sharp claw appeared in its palm. As the claw emerged, streams of black aura began to spread from it.

"Whoosh!"

As the black magical beast swung its paw, a sharp claw blade shot violently toward Yun Ling's chest. The claw blade was incredibly fast, piercing toward his chest in the blink of an eye.

"Hmph! Trifling tricks!"

Feeling the sharp gust of wind rushing at him, Yun Ling gave a disdainful snort. The azure longsword in his hand shot toward the black claw blade once more.

When the azure longsword collided with the black claw blade, a violent ripple of energy erupted.

"Pfft!"

However, just as the ripple burst forth, the sharp claw actually pierced straight through the azure longsword. As the sword shattered, the power contained within it was completely exhausted.

"How... how is that possible?!"

Feeling the elemental power within his body rapidly draining away, Yun Ling's face instantly turned pale.

He knew full well just how powerful the elemental power within him was. Even in the entire Misty Cloud Sect, it would likely rank among the top five. Yet this black magical beast had destroyed his most prized treasure with a casual move. More importantly, in just a few short seconds, nearly two-thirds of the elemental power within his body had been consumed.

If the Azure Thunder Art he cultivated had not been a Mystic-rank technique, and if his absorption speed for battle qi had not become much faster after advancing to battle qi, he likely would not have been able to withstand even a single blow. The elemental power he possessed now would probably still rank among the best even within the sect.

And now, all he could do was run.

With that thought, Yun Ling did not dare hesitate any longer. He tapped the ground with the tip of his foot, turning into a streak of light as he raced toward the foot of the mountain.

"Heh heh! You want to leave? It won't be that easy!"

Seeing this, the black magical beast's mouth curled into a savage arc.

"Whoosh!"

The black magical beast was extremely fast. Its figure flickered, and it instantly appeared behind Yun Ling. Its sharp claws stabbed viciously down at him.

Sensing the gust of wind from behind him, Yun Ling's expression changed slightly.

"Damn beast! If that's the case, then I can only risk my life!"

After saying that, Yun Ling recklessly activated the battle qi within his body. He flipped the longsword in his hand, and a powerful wave of battle qi immediately spread across the blade.

"Boom!"

The moment the battle qi fluctuation spread out, a startling force erupted from the sword's edge. In the next instant, it collided head-on with the power on the black magical beast's claws.

"Crack!"

A crisp cracking sound rang out through the air. Then, cracks could clearly be seen appearing in the gaps along the claw's edge.

Those cracks brought the black magical beast's attack to an abrupt halt.

"Hiss!"

The black magical beast sucked in a breath, and the ferocity in its eyes surged. "What a divine weapon! It can actually block this king's attack!"

"However, today, this king will let you experience what it feels like to be torn in half!"

As it spoke, the black magical beast swung its claws again and charged violently at Yun Ling.

At the sight, Yun Ling's face turned ashen in an instant, because he had no room to resist at all.

"Boom!"

The black claw blade, carrying an incomparably fierce force, slashed viciously across Yun Ling's body. A muffled sound rang out from within him, and Yun Ling was sent flying.

"Bang!"

When he landed on the ground, Yun Ling smashed a deep pit into the earth and spat out blood. Yet a smile appeared on his somewhat pale face. "I didn't expect this fellow to be so powerful. Although I still have no way to kill it, at least I can protect myself!"

"Heh heh, now you know this king's power, don't you?"

Looking at Yun Ling, who lay heavily injured on the ground, the black magical beast revealed a mocking expression. Then it slowly walked over to Yun Ling's side and looked down at him.

Just as Yun Ling prepared to rise and flee, the black magical beast's gaze suddenly settled on a spot not far in front of him.

"Hm? What is this?"

The black magical beast was slightly startled. It slowly extended its palm toward Yun Ling's head, intending to investigate which force Yun Ling belonged to.

"Don't touch my master!"

Just as the black magical beast's palm was about to touch Yun Ling, a low, hoarse shout suddenly rang out beside him. As that voice sounded, huge masses of black mist condensed around them, immediately enveloping Yun Ling and the black magical beast.

"Roar!"

"Heh heh... this is..."

At that moment, the black magical beast sensed danger. It immediately threw back its head and roared, while its figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

Seeing this, Yun Ling let out a sigh of relief. At the same time, a phantom of a black magical beast appeared not far in front of him, then violently blasted toward the center of his brow.

"Bang!"

"Pfft!"

A muffled sound rang out as the black magical beast's fist struck Yun Ling's forehead viciously. Unable to endure the intense pain, Yun Ling opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood before losing consciousness.

"Hmph!"

Seeing Yun Ling fall unconscious, the black magical beast snorted coldly. It turned into an afterimage and shot toward Yun Ling.

At that moment, Yun Ling remained unconscious.

The black magical beast quickly arrived at Yun Ling's side. Its scarlet tongue slipped out from its mouth as it bit viciously toward Yun Ling's neck.