Terrifying.
Horrifying.
Those were the first feelings anyone had upon seeing the massive creature rising from the sea—a monstrous dragon born for destruction.
The aura it radiated crushed all courage. It was like facing a demon king—as if they were lambs awaiting slaughter. Life and death were no longer in their own hands.
"The Nine-Tailed World-Destroying Demon Dragon!!"
The moment it appeared, a message instantly manifested in the Wordless Heavenly Tome.
This was not just any beast—it was a calamity incarnate.
"According to the tome, this demon dragon doesn't hail from the Eternal World—it comes from the Outer Realms, from the Eternal Night World. Its strength is terrifying, and it indeed possesses the power to end worlds. The aura detected matches that of the Dao Platform Realm, meaning this is a Tier Eight creature—a genuine peak-level threat," said Xiao Mi quickly.
This Nine-Tailed World-Destroying Demon Dragon had
Three heads,
Eighteen wings (granting speed beyond comprehension),
and Nine tails shaped like scorpion stingers, each with different attributes:
blood, lightning, poison, ice, metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
Each tail could unleash terrifying elemental attacks.
Even if only one of its three heads remained, the other two would regenerate endlessly.
Its very existence was meant for annihilation.
If allowed to grow further, it would bring about true apocalyptic destruction.
Its emergence in Great Yi's domain was a disaster-level event. Even the breath it exhaled struck cultivators with the illusion of imminent death.
"Tier Eight… It's really at the Dao Platform level…"
"Why is such a monster in Great Yi territory? Was the earlier beast tide its doing? Has it come to attack Great Yi directly?"
"It's not just here to observe… Its eyes are filled with madness and destruction. It's absolutely hostile!"
Everyone could sense the malicious force radiating from it. There was no attempt to hide its violent intent.
"We have the Zodiac Guardians! They'll protect Great Yi and defeat this thing!"
In the hearts of the people, hope still burned. The three newly awakened Guardians were their pillar of courage.
The Zodiac Guardians Respond
"Since we've been chosen as Zodiac Guardians, it's our duty to defend the people of Great Yi!"
"Brother Iron Ox, Sister Su Ying, this battle—we must not shirk it. Even if we die here, this dragon must not reach our homeland!"
Wu Song took a deep breath and stepped forward, his eyes unwavering.
They were bounty hunters—they had never run before. Now, as Zodiac Guardians, retreat was no longer an option.
"Hahaha! Brother Wu, when have I, Li Kui, ever known fear? Fighting side by side again with my brother—what joy! After this, we'll feast and drink to our hearts' content!"
Li Kui's laugh echoed through the air, his eyes burning with battle-lust.
"If my brothers are so bold, how could I fall behind? I'll fight alongside you, even at the cost of my life."
Su Ying smiled lightly, her elegant face now lined with righteous spirit.
"Bravo! True sons and daughters of Great Yi!"
"If only I could fight beside them!"
One man, clutching a snake-like blade, sighed in admiration as he looked at the three. He longed to join them—but his power was far too lacking.
Suddenly, a beam of golden light descended from the heavens—engulfing him completely.
"The light of Zodiac inheritance?! I—Yuan Chongzhi—am chosen as a Zodiac Warrior?! The heavens favor me!"
He roared with joy, overwhelmed with gratitude.
In the sky, a giant multicolored serpent appeared—the inheritance of the Snake Zodiac.
"Who am I? Yuan Chengzhi? Yuan Chongzhi? No—I am both. I am myself. I am now the Zodiac Guardian of the Divine Serpent!"
🐍 Divine Serpent Armor:
Divine Abilities:
Devour the Heavens
Rainbow Illusion Rain
Slumber Curse
Divine Weapon: Golden Serpent Sword
In an instant, Yuan Chongzhi's body transformed—his energy spiked, armor formed, and his aura rose to match that of the other Guardians.
"Another Guardian joins us! With four now, our battle strength increases fourfold. Every strike will be four times more powerful."
Su Ying's eyes glowed with hope.
"Not fourfold—sevenfold! We're not alone in this fight!"
Three beams of light shot through the air—Lin Feng, Yi Shuo, and Zhu Fengchun had arrived.
Zodiac Guardians could sense one another—so as soon as four new ones awakened, they had felt it and come immediately.
Now, seven Guardians stood together in midair.
A web of energy connected them, and their power increased exponentially.
"Brothers, sisters—drinks can wait. First, we must slay this beast! The sea is a better battlefield than the land. If this dragon sets foot on land, the destruction will be unimaginable. We must intercept it here—at sea!"
Lin Feng spoke with authority. Though pleased to see new allies, he knew now was no time for chatter.
"Agreed, Brother Lin. You lead—we follow."
Wu Song nodded with a smile.
Lin Feng didn't hesitate. With everyone's agreement, he raised his hand—and a colossal golden bell materialized in the air.
The Great Sun Golden Bell.
It rapidly expanded to hundreds of meters in size.
"Attack!!"
The bell rang—sonic shockwaves erupted through the sky, covering the heavens in golden light. These soundwaves surged toward the demon dragon like a divine tsunami.
Back at Headquarters
"My Lord, should we not intervene?"Zhuge Liang furrowed his brow.
"No need," Yi Tianxing replied calmly."Seven Zodiac Guardians can each exert Tier Seven strength. With combined force, they can match Tier Eight. This is the perfect time for them to build coordination. If they fail, I will step in."
He remained unmoving, watching from afar. This was the true test of the Zodiac Guardians.
Two or three would be insufficient. But now there were seven—enough to challenge even a Tier Eight calamity.
"My power… it's stronger! This is the boost between Guardians—amazing!"
As Lin Feng unleashed his divine technique, he could feel the difference. The strength of his Great Sun Golden Bell had increased sevenfold. With that power came overwhelming confidence.
Battle!!
They would stop this monster.
Golden shockwaves slammed into the demon dragon—engulfing its colossal form, trying to crush it to pulp.
ROOOAAAR!!
But the Nine-Tailed Demon Dragon did not flinch.
It let out a fearsome roar—black soundwaves clashed with golden ones, sending shockwaves across the sea. Tsunamis rose, seawater evaporated, and chaos erupted.
The golden waves did no visible harm—the dragon's scales repelled them entirely.
But the next moment—
The Great Sun Golden Bell fell like a meteor, heading straight for the dragon's heads…