Jade Scale Illusion Serpent (2)
A gray force field suddenly spread out, transforming into an invisible barrier. The surging poisonous mist crashed heavily against the shield, unable to penetrate it in the slightest.
The violent toxicity was continuously crushed and dissolved by the Power of Chaos, turning into specks of green light that fell into the swamp, stirring up patches of corrosive foam.
The Jade Scale Illusion Serpent, having suffered a setback, was now fully unleashed in its ferocity.
Its body twisted violently, and green light surged, splitting into four snake shadows with almost identical auras in one breath. It was difficult to distinguish the real from the fake, and they pounced at the same time from four directions.
The scales skidded through the muddy water, leaving trails of green foam bubbling with poison, blocking all escape routes for the three.
"Fourfold clones!" Dugu Yan's expression changed, and she flicked her fingers, sending several emerald phosphorescent needles flying towards the snake-like figure charging at the forefront.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
The poisoned needles struck the scales, only scattering sparks that were deflected.
"The three are clones, but the one in the middle with its thick, scaly light is the true body!" Lin Chen shouted in a deep voice.
"Second Soul Skill, Chaos Suppression."
The Chaos Suppression was released instantly, and the vast gray Soul Power pressed down hard on the three clones. The three clones, bound by the force field, twisted wildly, and their serpentine forms flickered and faded continuously.
"Xiao Wu!"
"Understood!" Xiao Wu's figure flickered, she Teleportation and darted, her Waist Bow with power, and she slammed her feet heavily into the seven-inch spots of the two clones.
With two muffled thuds, the two clones collapsed and vanished into a sky full of green light. The last remaining clone was also crushed into nothingness in an instant by the chaotic force field.
With its clone destroyed, the Jade Scale Illusion Serpent was utterly enraged. Its entire body trembled violently, and its scales stood on end, unleashing countless fine, hair-like poisonous needles that rained down in all directions, covering the entire area with no way to dodge.
"Watch out! That's its natal poison scale!" Dugu Yan exclaimed, quickly conjuring her Second Soul Skill Jade Phosphorous Serpent Shield, to block in front of her.
The clanging and clattering sounds continued incessantly as countless poisonous needles bombarded the shield's surface. The dark green snake shield's aura shook violently, and the shield's surface was constantly being corroded by the poison. Fine wisps of poisonous light seeped out from the gaps, and it looked like it was about to collapse.
At this critical moment, a pale gray light shield suddenly opened, and Chaos Shield firmly protected the three of them inside. Countless poisonous needles bombarded the surface of the light shield, but were all deflected and neutralized, unable to penetrate even a little.
Fine beads of sweat had already seeped from Lin Chen's forehead. The continuous high-intensity release of Soul Skill had greatly depleted his Soul Power. He gritted his teeth and urged all his strength, and the force field of the Chaos Suppression intensified again, pressing down hard on the huge body of the Jade Scale Illusion Serpent.
The gray Soul Power pressed down layer upon layer, instantly making the giant snake's massive body incredibly heavy. Its speed of attacking and twisting decreased significantly, and the force field squeezed the hard scales on its body, forcibly opening the gaps between the scales and exposing the most vulnerable vital points on its body.
However, this three-thousand-year-old Soul Beast possessed extremely strong vitality. Even when suppressed, it continued to struggle frantically, constantly accumulating power, intending to launch a final counterattack with the poisonous mist at the cost of its life.
"Now's the time! I'll crush its momentum, Senior Yan, it's up to you!"
Dugu Yan's eyes no longer held any contempt. "First Soul Skill, Jade Phosphorous Poison Mist."
The pale green poisonous mist rushed towards the Jade Scale Illusion Serpent Jade Scale Illusion Serpent, completely enveloping it.
Dugu Yan then took out dozens of Azure Phosphorus Poison Needles, and her emerald green Soul Power surged wildly around her, pouring all her Soul Power into her fingertips.
One after another, exquisitely refined Azure Phosphorus Poison Needles gathered in her palm, their bodies swirling with a dark green light, their toxicity pushed to its peak.
"Jade Phosphorous Bone-Eroding Needle!"
Dozens of poisonous needles shot out with a sharp whooshing sound, accurately piercing through the gaps in the scales stretched open by the force field, and nailing into the Jade Scale Illusion Serpent's seven-inch mark, the side of its neck, and its eye sockets—three fatal vital points.
Dark green venomous blood gushed wildly from the wound, while the Jade Phosphorous Poison Mist also took the opportunity to penetrate into the Jade Scale Illusion Serpent's body.
The Jade Scale Illusion Serpent convulsed violently, its massive body twisting wildly and emitting a shrill, ear-piercing scream. Its enormous head slammed heavily into the swamp's muddy water. After convulsing a few more times, its pupils completely lost their luster, and it collapsed heavily into the mud, never to move again.
The three-thousand-year-old Jade Scale Illusion Serpent has thus perished.
The process took much longer than expected. The swamp was filled with withered weeds corroded by the poisonous mist, and the ground was covered with tiny pits left by the poisonous scales.
Dugu Yan withdrew her Soul Power, her arm slightly sore, and stared at the huge snake corpse in the swamp, still somewhat dazed.
Originally, he thought it would be a tough battle, and he might even be injured and defeated. It was only through Lin Chen's continuous control and defense that he created this opportunity for a decisive blow.
She looked at Lin Chen, whose breathing was slightly uneven, and felt admiration and gratitude.
Xiao Wu skipped over, smiling, and said, "Brother Lin Chen, we did it!"
"Hmm." Lin Chen smiled. "Step back a bit, away from the snake carcass's residual venom, and let Senior Yan prepare to absorb the Soul Ring."
At this moment, Dugu Bo slowly walked through the swamp mist and stood in front of the three people. His gaze fell on the dead Jade Scale Illusion Serpent in the swamp, and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.
"Excellent, their resistance to poison is indeed impressive. The command was excellent, and the teamwork was superb, much better than I expected."
He had thought Lin Chen would struggle and might not be able to break through for a long time, but he didn't expect him to fight so steadily against a three-thousand-year-old Soul Beast. Controlling the field, covering positions, and seizing weaknesses, each move was linked to the next. This composure and judgment far surpassed that of children his age.
"Stop standing there, adjust yourself, and hurry up and absorb the Soul Ring." Dugu Bo looked at Dugu Yan, "Three thousand years is beyond the limit of the Third Soul Ring, you're in for a world of hurt."
Dugu Yan didn't say much, sat down cross-legged, and began to draw her Soul Ring.
A purple Soul Ring rose from the snake corpse and slowly landed on her head. Emerald green venom surged into her meridians, and she frowned slightly, clearly feeling unwell.
The emerald green poison surged wildly through Dugu Yan's meridians. Her brows furrowed more and more, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on her forehead. The snake shadows on her fingertips flickered, clearly indicating that the three thousand years of poison power had exceeded expectations and was showing signs of backlash.
Dugu Bo sat cross-legged beside her. Upon seeing this, he snorted coldly and flicked his finger, sending a wisp of pure, emerald-green snake venom precisely into her brow.
"Concentrate your mind and regulate your breathing, follow the flow of energy along your meridians, don't try to tough it out."
As the hoarse voice fell, Dugu Yan shuddered, and the chaotic poison instantly calmed down, slowly flowing through her meridians.
She took a deep breath, closed her eyes again, and focused her mind. The absorption of the Soul Ring gradually stabilized.
Dugu Bo then withdrew his gaze and looked up at Lin Chen standing to the side. He thought to himself: This kid is quite promising.
He was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke, his voice so low that only the two of them could hear. "Three miles to the east, there is a Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Poison Array. I set it up many years ago; even ordinary Soul Douluo would be severely injured if they went in."