BOOOOM—!!
The Great Sun Golden Bell struck the Nine-Tailed World-Destroying Demon Dragon head-on without the slightest deviation.
But at the very moment of impact, the demon dragon's eighteen pairs of wings folded inward, tightly wrapping around its entire body like a set of dark, indestructible shields.
The bell's devastating power erupted in full: endless golden divine flames burst out, incinerating the surrounding seawater into vapor. A vast region became a blazing inferno of solar flames—a cauldron of heaven-burning and sea-boiling destruction. Even a cultivator at the True Spirit Realm would be instantly turned to ashes if caught in it.
Yet the demon dragon, protected by its wings, stood unharmed. A layer of dark radiance flowed over its scales, completely blocking the solar flames.
ROAR!!
As the flames finally dissipated, its wings unfurled one by one—revealing a perfectly intact body. Not a single injury could be seen.
"Impossible! Even Dao Platform powerhouses would be cautious around the Golden Bell! And it didn't even scratch this thing?! If this can't harm it, then isn't it basically invincible?!"
"Where did this demon dragon come from?! No one in Great Yi ever reported such a terrifying creature. If it had existed before, someone would've noticed!"
Panic spread across both bounty hunters and citizens alike. The Golden Bell had been their best shot. Now, hope seemed to crumble. If even a full-force blow had zero effect, how could they possibly win?
"As expected of a true Tier Eight beast—its defense rivals that of the Dao Platform Realm. Lin Feng and the others are in for a tough battle."
Yi Tianxing's voice remained calm, though his eyes sharpened slightly. This was not a simple foe. Even sea beasts had fled before it—proof of its overwhelming presence.
"We continue observing."
He still chose not to act, preferring to test the full capability and synergy of the Zodiac Guardians.
A Divine Counterattack
Lin Feng didn't panic. Instead, he took a deep breath—then his body rapidly expanded, transforming into a thousand-meter-tall war god.
In his hand, a massive warblade appeared—the divine weapon Dragonblade, radiating a brutal aura even more ferocious than many innate-grade treasures.
He raised the weapon high and roared:
"Myriad Dragons Demon-Slaying Blade—Strike!!"
Golden dragons coiled around the blade's edge, each dragon amplifying the sword's power exponentially. This was a true supreme killing technique—capable of cleaving heaven and earth apart.
The slash surged forward, spanning over ten thousand meters, darkening the skies and splitting the heavens.
"What a terrifying strike!"
"Stronger than even the Golden Bell! My soul's trembling just looking at it!"
Excitement returned to the eyes of many bounty hunters—they desperately wanted to believe this attack could succeed.
The demon dragon lifted its head, locking eyes with Lin Feng. For the first time, a flicker of feral recognition flashed in its gaze.
Then—one of its nine tails suddenly flicked up. A scorpion-like stinger lashed out like lightning, heading straight for the descending blade. The stinger itself was larger than a mountain.
With a sharp clang, the scorpion tail met the blade—and instantly, countless bolts of thunder erupted from the stinger, bombarding the Dragonblade.
Each bolt carried enough power to shatter mountains, overwhelming the divine blade until its brilliance dimmed—and ultimately, the blade was blown away.
"That tail… it's as fast as a divine weapon, and it didn't just block the blade—it struck hundreds of times in an instant!"
Lin Feng fell back, eyes sharp with caution. He hadn't even seen the full movement of the tail—it was that fast. If not for his Divine Dragon Battle Armor, he might've already perished.
Counterstrike from Below
At that moment, a golden streak slithered through the sky like a serpent.
Yuan Chongzhi reappeared—darting up from the sea and striking from below. His Golden Serpent Sword stabbed upward at the dragon's heart.
CLANG!!
But the demon dragon responded swiftly. A dragon claw materialized and smacked the sword aside.
Yuan Chongzhi was forced to retreat—but not in panic.
From his body burst forth a brilliant white light, enveloping the dragon.
Divine Ability – Slumber Curse!!
A forbidden technique. Even top-tier powerhouses could fall under its effect.
And it worked—the demon dragon froze, its body falling still, and even its eyes slowly closed.
"It worked?! It's asleep?! Perfect! Everyone—NOW! Hit it with your strongest moves!!"
Lin Feng shouted with joy, giving the order.
Sublimation
Without hesitation, he activated Sublimation—fully unleashing the power of the Divine Dragon Battle Armor.
Immediately, his aura soared to Tier Eight, equivalent to the Dao Platform Realm.
He felt connected to heaven and earth itself—his thoughts could stir endless power.
This was true Tier Eight might.
But Sublimation came at a cost: every extra second pushed the body to its limit. If prolonged, it could cripple one's physical foundation—or even lead to death.
There was no time to waste.
"Myriad Dragons Demon-Slaying Blade—again!!"
"Rainbow Illusion Rain—kill!!"
Yuan Chongzhi activated Sublimation, and his sword turned into a downpour of seven-colored rain, striking from all directions.
"Tide-Turning Smash!!"
Wu Song whirled his Yin-Yang Rod, stirring the entire ocean into violent upheaval.
"Death Stare—DIE!!"
Li Kui unleashed his most fearsome glare, filled with deadly intent.
"Three Suns Illuminate!!"
Yi Shuo cast a brilliant light with her divine staff, revealing a peerless technique.
"Heavenly River Falling Moon!!"
Zhu Fengchun swung his pitchfork—silver light cascading like a falling galaxy.
Seven Zodiac Guardians.
Sevenfold synergy.
Seven Tier Eight techniques, unleashed in perfect unison.
All of it poured down onto the demon dragon.
ROOOOOAR!!
The Slumber Curse could not fully suppress such a monster. As the divine attacks descended, the demon dragon snapped awake, sensing the lethal danger.
Enraged beyond reason—it let out a soul-shaking roar.
"Wretched ants! You dare strike me?! You seek your own deaths!"
But it had no time to counterattack. It folded its wings and tails around itself, curling into a massive armored sphere.
BOOOOOM—!!
The combined divine techniques struck like judgment day.
Light engulfed the entire battlefield—so bright and chaotic that even cultivators with sharp divine sight could no longer see inside.
No one could tell whether the beast had survived.
The destructive force radiated in every direction, impossible to suppress.
"As expected of the Zodiac Guardians. Their battle armor—at innate Spirit treasure level—truly amplifies their power. After Sublimation, their strength is astonishing. Let's see if it's enough to slay that dragon."
Even Zhuge Liang paused mid-sway of his feather fan. The destructive scale of the attack stunned him.
But in his heart, he was thrilled.
The Zodiac Guardians were one of Great Yi's greatest hidden forces. The stronger they were, the better.
"Hmm… The life aura at the center of the battlefield has not fully dissipated. That demon dragon… is not dead yet."
Yi Tianxing gently nodded, voice calm but firm.