Andrew couldn't believe that his attack hadn't killed Barbary.
In just a few breaths, the " Dragon Roar's Roar" ended.
Having regained their speed, Barbary and the Nether Serpent quickly retreated, confronting Andrew once again.
Barbary, who had narrowly escaped death, was still in shock. Even though he had faced countless life-or-death situations before, he was still greatly alarmed when he faced it again. Looking at Andrew, Barbary's eyes were filled with complex emotions.
"What a pity!" Beirut shook his head slightly from a distance.
Donia asked in surprise, "Lord of the Manor, why is Barbary still alive even after having half his head cut off by the Sovereign Artifact?"
Beirut said, " Barbary is Deep Sea Giant. Although Deep Sea Giant are not Divine Beast and do not possess Innate Divine Ability, they have an instinct similar to supernatural powers called Laws Manifestation. Any Deep Sea Giant at the Deity-level can use this technique. Just now, Barbary used Laws Manifestation to merge his body with the Water Law he had comprehended. As long as the Laws do not completely dissipate, he will not die easily."
"However, this didn't come without a price. Andrew cutting off half of his head is equivalent to erasing part of his understanding of the Water Law... From now on, Barbary's strength will be significantly reduced."
Donia's mouth gaped slightly, and after a long while she said, "To think they have such a bizarre ability! Doesn't that mean that Deity-level Deep Sea Giant are immortal?"
Beirut scoffed, " The Laws Manifestation is indeed impressive, but you shouldn't overestimate it. The cost of using this move is extremely high, and even with Barbary's understanding of Laws, the manifested Laws are no match for Andrew's sword strike. The main reason he was able to escape this time was that Andrew didn't understand this move; otherwise, if Andrew had simply swung his sword down, it would have been enough to shatter Barbary's Water Law."
Andrew was indeed unaware of Barbary's special move, and after a brief moment of distraction, he quickly recovered.
"You can withstand one of my sword strikes, but I don't believe you can withstand a second!"
Andrew knew that Barbary must have paid a heavy price just now. After all, there weren't any creatures in this universe that were so powerful as to easily withstand the attack of Sovereign Artifact. He once again drew his sword and separated the Nether Serpent from Barbary, launching a full-scale attack on Barbary.
"Strange, Barbary's attacks have decreased significantly..."
As soon as they clashed, Andrew sensed that Barbary's green whip was no longer as spirited, but rather gave him a dull feeling. Moreover, the power on the green whip was not as great, which allowed Andrew to easily suppress Barbary while dealing with the Nether Serpent.
"He must be seriously injured!" Andrew thought to himself.
Suddenly, a short black stick appeared in Andrew's left hand, and as soon as the stick appeared, the Nether Serpent seemed to Berserk Transformation.
"It's my Soul-Devouring Rod!"
The Nether Serpent's body suddenly swelled several times its original size, transforming into a one-eyed Nether Serpent over ten meters long. The slender Nether Serpent conjured several afterimages, its form shifting unpredictably. Suddenly, it opened its enormous maw, about to swallow Andrew's left hand whole.
Andrew, however, was prepared. He thrust the Soul-Devouring Rod at him, and black rings appeared, exactly like those cast by the Nether Serpent that day. The endless rings quickly disappeared into the Nether Serpent's body, heading straight for his Soul Ocean.
" Soul Bind! How did he comprehend it so quickly!" Seeing this, the Nether Serpent felt a chill in his heart, knowing that Andrew had now completely mastered the Soul-Devouring Soul-Devouring Rod. Not only that, he had also figured out how to use the Soul-Devouring Rod.
This is the worst possible news for the Nether Serpent!
Despite being familiar with Soul Bind, the Nether Serpent couldn't escape without the Soul Defense Sovereign Artifact. Just then, Andrew abandoned him and headed straight for Barbary.
"One more sword!" Andrew shouted.
Barbary's Laws were flawed, and he had long harbored thoughts of retreat. But with the decisive battle between the two sides before him, where could he possibly escape to?
But if you don't escape... you'll die!
Just now, in order to save his life, Barbary used a forbidden move of the Deep Sea Giant. Under Andrew's attack, he lost 30% of his control over the Water Profound Mystery. Even if he wanted to recover his strength afterward, it would probably take thousands or tens of thousands of years. As for now, he's lucky if he can even protect himself.
He was no match for Andrew to begin with, and now he's even less of a threat.
Seeing that the Nether Serpent had been hit by Andrew's Soul Attack and paused for a moment, Barbary quickly retreated.
However, he couldn't match Andrew's speed.
Andrew, longsword in hand, appeared before Barbary in a flash. The purple sword sliced open a huge spatial rift and slashed down diagonally. Barbary hurriedly raised his whip to meet the attack, but at close range, the whip was utterly ineffective in defense.
The purple sword struck the green whip, deflecting it, and then lashed out at Barbary's chest. Fortunately, the green whip provided some protection, preventing Barbary from being cleaved in two.
Undeterred, Andrew spun his purple sword, splitting it into three beams of light. Each beam was incredibly solid, making it impossible to distinguish the real from the fake. At the same time, between the real and the fake, the tip of his sword quietly approached Barbary's head.
"Bang!"
Just as Andrew launched his sneak attack on Barbary, a long green arrow shot out. The arrow struck Andrew's purple sword with a loud thud.
It's Edric!
Edric, who was fighting the Black Tortoise Clan Leader, noticed Barbary's predicament and quickly came to his aid. His opponent, the Black Tortoise Clan Leader, was good at defense but not so good at offense or speed, which gave Edric the opportunity to observe the entire battlefield.
Edric's move changed the entire battlefield situation, turning the previously orderly battle into a chaotic melee.
In the chaos of battle, Barbary quietly retreated to the perimeter, depriving Andrew of the opportunity to deliver the fatal blow.
With Barbary nowhere to be found, Andrew focused on dealing with the Nether Serpent. This time, he sheathed his purple sword and switched to using the Soul-Devouring Rod.
" Deen, come help me!"
No one understood the power of the Soul-Devouring Rod better than the Nether Serpent; its ability to amplify Soul Attack alone was too much for the Nether Serpent to handle. Left with no other choice, the Nether Serpent had to approach Deen.
Despite possessing Soul Defense Sovereign Artifact, Deen was immune to the Soul-Devouring Rod. Seeing the Nether Serpent flying towards him, Deen kicked Pusluo aside and charged forward without hesitation.
Wielding the Soul-Devouring Rod, Andrew unleashed a torrent of Soul Attack. His soul power was immense, amplified by the Soul-Devouring Rod, so he wasn't worried about its depletion. Unfortunately, with Deen blocking the Nether Serpent's path, Andrew's Soul Attack couldn't break through. Even when they occasionally struck the Nether Serpent, it was to no avail. The Nether Serpent cultivated the Edicts of Death and was a super Divine Beast, its mastery of the soul was extraordinary.
The situation on the field became deadlocked, but overall the Four Divine Beasts Clan held the advantage. The Eight Great Clans had lost one of their members, Barbary, and were no longer able to launch a counterattack. However, the Four Divine Beasts Clan could not completely annihilate the Eight Great Clans in one fell swoop.
"This time, we probably won't be able to force the Eight Great Clans to back down; we'll have to settle for second best."
Andrew and Pusluo together overwhelmed the Nether Serpent and Deen, leaving them powerless to resist. However, both possessed Defensive Sovereign Artifact and worked in perfect harmony, making it impossible for Andrew to kill them. With this in mind, Andrew had no choice but to change his target.
"The only way to separate the two sides and end this battle is for Lord Beirut." Andrew thought to himself and transmitted his voice to Beirut. He believed that given Beirut's connection with him and the Four Divine Beasts Clan, he would certainly not refuse.
As expected, Beirut did not hesitate and immediately stepped forward after receiving Andrew's telepathic message.
"Alright, let's end this battle here!" Beirut said loudly, glancing around with a serious expression. His not-so-tall figure exuded immense pressure.
Upon hearing Beirut's words, neither party hesitated and they naturally separated.
Out of respect for Beirut, neither side spoke.
However, Andrew quickly stepped forward.
"Lord Beirut, are you going to interfere in this duel?" Andrew asked loudly.
Upon hearing this, the Eight Great Clans were overjoyed and all looked at Beirut, hoping that Beirut would become angry and kill them.
Unfortunately, Beirut did not do that.
"Lord Andrew, since the battle is taking place in my Indigo Prefecture, I have the right to intervene. Moreover, the two sides are evenly matched at the moment, and continuing the fight would probably be pointless."
Andrew frowned and said, " The Eight Great Clans have already lost Barbary, their strength has been greatly reduced, and they will lose soon. How can there be no result?"
Gaiseresen glanced at Beirut's expression and quickly sent a telepathic message to Andrew, warning him not to provoke him. The Four Divine Beasts Clan also held Beirut in great fear.
Beirut was indeed unhappy.
What else do you want?
Andrew, however, was not afraid at all. " The Eight Great Clans are about to lose. Lord Beirut may want us to back down, but the Eight Great Clans must immediately withdraw from the Infernal Realm. Otherwise, the Four Divine Beasts Clan will fight them to the death!"
"Whoosh!"
Andrew's firm refusal surprised many people.
"Isn't he afraid of Lord Beirut turning against him? Or does he think he can withstand Lord Beirut?" Many people secretly sneered at Andrew's ignorance, and their gazes towards him were filled with mockery. As the number one person below the Sovereign of the Blood Peak Continent, Beirut's reputation had long been deeply ingrained in people's hearts.
Upon hearing this, the members of the Eight Great Clans were overjoyed. They all looked at Beirut, awaiting his reaction. In particular, Bolin, who had been seriously injured by Beirut before, was even more expectant.