"A Holy Artifact?"
Bai Xuan could not hide his surprise at Jialianhui's reminder.
There was actually a Holy Artifact hidden in Sakura Country?
"Yes, but I can't determine its exact location yet. Some kind of substance seems to be isolating it spatially," Jialianhui continued.
"I see... all right, understood."
Bai Xuan's interest stirred.
It was a Holy Artifact, after all. Even though he had never witnessed its power firsthand, that designation alone was enough to prove its value.
Before long, he had reached the vicinity of the Dreadbone Rakshasa.
Bai Xuan immediately sent Liu Mufei and the others a message. "I'm in position. We can begin whenever you're ready."
"Good."
Liu Mufei nodded and gave a decisive order. "Queen, make your move."
"Mm."
The Elf Queen answered softly, then stepped forward.
She pressed her palms together and began chanting an incantation under her breath.
As she chanted, countless vines suddenly sprouted from the ruins, surging like a tide toward the rampaging Dreadbone Rakshasa.
Faced with vines attacking from every direction, the Dreadbone Rakshasa gave a deep growl before opening its enormous maw and spewing thick black vapor.
The moment the vines touched the vapor, they burst into flames and swiftly turned to ash.
Never mind restraining the monster—even getting close proved incredibly difficult.
But that did not stump the Elf Queen.
She chanted another spell. In an instant, emerald-green raindrops fell from the sky, showering the Dreadbone Rakshasa's massive body.
Although the droplets inflicted no damage, they absorbed all the black mist the Dreadbone Rakshasa had expelled and strengthened the vines.
Vines nearly ten meters thick erupted from the ground, coiling tightly around the Dreadbone Rakshasa like enormous pythons and leaving it unable to move.
"Go."
Liu Mufei promptly alerted Bai Xuan.
"All right."
Bai Xuan nodded and raised his