The lion-headed elder turned just in time to see the tiger-headed one fall from the sky, his body limp and charred from Liu Xi's strike. His eyes went blood-red with rage.
When the Three Beast Savage Technique concentrated their Dou Zong power into a single body, the other two hosts would weaken significantly. With the tiger-headed elder's energy link severed, the balance collapsed—allowing Liu Xi's sudden attack to succeed.
"You dare!" the lion-headed elder roared furiously, his claws slashing toward Liu Xi's back.
A blood-red imprint of energy took shape at his fingertips, wreathed in a toxic haze that hissed and sizzled upon touching the air. Yet the moment the imprint stabilized, it began to flicker—the strength fueling it rapidly draining away.
Without the tiger-headed elder's contribution, the Dou Zong-level energy was fading fast. This strike was his last.
Feeling the sharp aura pierce the air behind him, Liu Xi did not flinch. His palm tightened into a fist, his body twisting as he countered with a full-force punch.
The invisible flames of the Fallen Heart Flame burned within his flesh, granting him an immense burst of physical power. His blow collided head-on with the crimson claw mark.
Boom!
The impact shattered the bloody imprint instantly. The shockwave rippled outward as Liu Xi's punch crashed directly against the lion-headed elder's claw.
Deprived of his Dou Zong energy, the lion-headed elder was completely overpowered. A brutal surge of force burst from Liu Xi's fist, flooding into his arm like a raging tide.
"Ahhh!" The elder's howl echoed across the battlefield as the blood-red armor coating his arm fractured and burst apart, revealing the mangled flesh beneath. His fingers curled like chicken talons, trembling uncontrollably as the bone twisted grotesquely.
He was sent flying dozens of meters, clutching his broken arm. The crimson energy on his body dissipated, exposing the old man beneath—his blue robe torn, his face contorted in agony.
Liu Xi exhaled slowly and lowered his arm. The Fallen Heart Flame etched into his flesh ignited, burning away every trace of the elder's residual energy.
Turning his head slightly, his cold gaze met that of the bear-headed elder, who had been preparing to ambush. That chilling, demonic look froze the half-beast mid-stride, fear rooting him to the spot.
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On the walls of Black Mountain Fortress, a thunderous cheer erupted.
Hai Bodong's eyes lit up with excitement, though confusion flickered across his face. "What's going on with those Three Mulan Elders? Are they blind? That lion-headed one's just flailing at thin air!"
Fa Ma chuckled softly, his calm voice carrying wisdom. "When the eye deceives, the soul perceives. What you see may not be real—but the spirit never lies."
Hai Bodong gave him an exasperated look. "So now you're talking in riddles? Trying to show off your fancy 6th Tier Alchemist spiritual sense, huh?"
Fa Ma only smiled, turning his gaze back toward the battle. He had caught faint hints of what was truly happening, yet chose not to explain—this was Liu Xi's secret technique, after all, and meddling in another's domain was a fool's game.
Yun Yun's beautiful eyes remained fixed on the sky, shimmering with admiration. Everything was unfolding just as she'd believed.
'Liu Xi has come. The tide is turning.'
Through some unfathomable technique, he had dismantled the Three Beast Savage Technique in a single strike, shattering their false Dou Zong power. Now, stripped of their combined might, the two surviving Mulan Elders were nothing more than peak Dou Huangs—and utterly helpless before him.
Her mind drifted back to the past, when Liu Xi had first aided her—his calm strength and impossible feats awakening something she had never known.
A faint smile curved her lips. 'Liu Xi… you always create miracles.'
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Meanwhile, in the enemy ranks, countless winged figures hovered mid-air, their faces frozen in disbelief. The Mulan Valley warriors were especially shaken— their proud, inherited technique had been completely broken, and one of their revered elders now lay half-dead.
Several Mulan warriors dove frantically to catch the falling tiger-headed elder, terrified he'd crash to his death. If that happened, even Mulan Valley itself would mourn.
Yan Luotian, still battling Medusa, caught a glimpse of the chaos out of the corner of his eye. For a moment, even he faltered. Then fury twisted his expression.
"Those three useless fools! They can't even handle a single Dou Huang!"
Though his words dripped with contempt, his heart was uneasy. Medusa's strength far exceeded his expectations—each exchange left him more suppressed. If he didn't find an opening soon, he might actually lose.
His eyes roamed over her flawless, cold face, filled with both desire and frustration. "Such a beauty… what a pity she'd rather kill me than share my bed."
Still, beneath the lust was calculation. 'This battle's slipping out of control. I'll need a way out soon…'
Even Xie Bi Yan, on another front, had grown serious. Jia Xingtian's threat was manageable, but Yao Tianhuo's flames were not. His five fiery spirits burned through the toxic mists with terrifying ease, forcing him back.
"Scorpion Tail—Pierce the Sky!"
Hidden within the poisonous fog, Xie Bi Yan's true form stirred. From the green mist rose a massive scorpion tail—five to six zhang long—its plates gleaming with dark emerald luster, and at the tip, a venomous stinger glowed an eerie green, oozing with lethal toxin.
The tail lashed forward, cutting the air with a sharp whistle, leaving behind a dark scar across the void as it lunged toward Jia Xingtian.
Sensing the imminent danger, Jia Xingtian's expression hardened. A prickling dread ran down his spine as he gathered his Dou Qi, his hands forming swift seals.
"Raging Flood Dragon Claw!"
A deep-blue dragon claw of pure energy materialized before him, scales gleaming with divine light. It met the venomous tail head-on.
For a heartbeat, the world fell silent. Then—
Boom!
A deafening roar shattered the air. Violent energy waves exploded outward, twisting the very sky.
Jia Xingtian quickly retreated, dodging the rippling shockwaves. His breath came heavy—this technique had drained him greatly.
Meanwhile, Yao Tianhuo drove his flame spirits through the poison mist, carving fiery tunnels in search of Xie Bi Yan's true body.
He hesitated to unleash his "Five Ring Flame Expelling Formation"—its toll on his soul would be immense—but the battle had reached a tense stalemate.
For now, both sides stood locked in furious balance.
(End of Chapter)
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