And during the battle, I could sense its presence… disappearing and reappearing," Li Tianyuan thought, his gaze fixed on the lizard.
"At first, I thought they had killed it already, the first time its presence vanished. But then I sensed it again.
That happened several more times during their battle.
A demonic beast with such strong defense, fast as lightning, and able to hide its presence from divine sense?
I've never seen or heard of anything like it."
He narrowed his eyes, focusing on the trace of power still lingering in the air.
"And to think—it still has this much spiritual energy."
Li Zhao Ling clasped her arms and bowed deeply.
"This junior thanks Grand Elder for your timely intervention.
Were it not for your arrival, I would have lost my life.
This life-saving grace shall never be forgotten.
From this day forth, I am bound by duty and gratitude."
Li Tianyuan glanced at her and spoke firmly,
"You've done well to defending the Li family.
Leave the rest to me. Go now, focus on your recovery.
Restore your spiritual energy. I will handle everything here."
She bowed again, fists clasped together.
"This junior thanks Grand Elder for your aid.
I will take my leave immediately to begin recovery and will not waste any more of your time."
With that, she turned and began to fly away.
The lizard, watching her, narrowed its glowing golden eyes.
Huh? Is it trying to escape? I can't let it run away.
Its form shimmered—and then vanished entirely.
Li Tianyuan's gaze snapped to it, only to see nothing. His eyes widened.
Where did it go? It just disappeared... and I can't sense its presence with my divine sense—
His thoughts froze as a sudden realization hit him.
He turned sharply—toward Li Zhao Ling.
Li Zhao Ling was still flying, her thoughts racing.
I have to get away from that creature. I nearly lost my life already. If I stay here any longer… I really will die.
Then—sharp pain. Her eyes widened, and she coughed violently, blood spraying from her lips.
Lizarius slowly turned visible—its jaws clamped on her neck.
Tiny arcs of lightning crawled across its white scales.
With a savage swing of its tail, it pierced straight through her chest.
A blinding flash erupted—lightning exploded outward in all directions.
Her eyes turned ghost-white. Smoke rose from her scorched body.
Lizarius yanked its tail free, blood dripping down its gleaming scales.
It tore off a piece of flesh and began chewing as her corpse fell limply from the sky.
Li Tianyuan could only watch, jaw clenched.
I didn't know it could turn invisible… By the time I realized what was happening, it was already too late.
It killed her in an instant—before I could do anything.
He stared as her body crashed into the earth below, unmoving.
I couldn't stop it from killing you… but I will make sure to avenge you.
He slowly turned toward the lizard, locking eyes with it.
The two gazes met—one filled with ancient fury, the other with cold, primal malice.