"Ah, what should we do?" Yan Yao's pretty face was filled with panic as she looked at Ye Yang and said, "Brother, the Ninth-Grade Beast! You... why are you not reacting at all?"
Ye Yang crossed his arms in front of his chest, standing under a short tree and leaning against a large rock. He chuckled lightly and said, "Yan Yao, don't worry. Go ahead; you have the strength of Earth Level Eight. Challenging the Ninth-Grade Beast will greatly benefit your cultivation. Rest assured, with the stream nearby, you won't be in any danger."
"Really?"
"Yes, you must trust the stream; she is a very reliable girl!"
Yan Yao looked at Ye Yang, pouting slightly and said, "Brother, you're being a bit unreliable today..."
Yun Xiaoxi chuckled, "He is always like this, Yan Yao. Before engaging with the magical beast, suppress your True Qi to condense an Ice Crystal Shield for protection. Then, when you launch your fatal strike, instantly elevate your True Qi to its peak state to kill this Azure Armored Earth Dragon in one blow. Remember, magical beasts also have thoughts; when you show weakness, they will underestimate you as well. Especially this High-Level Beast, its thinking is closer to that of a human. Seize its weakest point and deliver a fatal blow; you can do it!"
Yan Yao nodded gently, "Mm, I understand now, Sister Yun!"
...
"Roar!"
The Azure Armored Earth Dragon raised its fierce head. Its dark red eyes suddenly spotted a target: a delicate human girl holding a piece of iron equipment. She looked fragile, and the power within her seemed quite limited. This made the Azure Armored Earth Dragon unable to resist licking its lips; this girl's resistance would surely be minimal—much weaker than the Longbow hunters it had devoured last time.
"Gulp..."
The Azure Armored Earth Dragon swallowed hard. Due to its slow movement speed, it hadn't eaten for three days. Now, seeing such a living human girl was simply the best lunch!
Its hind legs lightly stepped on the grass as the Azure Armored Earth Dragon let out a low growl and prepared to charge forward. A faint yellowish energy floated around the sharp horn protruding from its head—this was the natural power condensed by magical beasts that could summon various attacking forces, incredibly mysterious.
"Roar!"
The Azure Armored Earth Dragon suddenly charged forward, its speed neither too fast nor too slow. The sharp horns on its head trembled slightly, and a flow of light appeared as a yellowish True Qi condensed in the air, resembling a cloud of earth color. Following this, three sharp stone spikes fell in quick succession, executing a Rock Spike attack that plunged straight toward Yan Yao.
"Hmm?"
Yan Yao widened her bright eyes, observing the incoming attack. She skillfully wielded her Sharp Sword, and a translucent, brilliant ice crystal formed around the Blade. With two different arcs, she slashed outward, and with two loud bangs, the first two stone spikes were shattered by the ice crystal attack.
However, the third stone spike came too quickly to be sliced. Yan Yao was caught off guard and was directly hit. The Ice Crystal Shield she had formed vibrated loudly, and her delicate body shook as she was pushed backward. Fortunately, thanks to Yan Yao's solid True Qi foundation and the mysterious Ice Crystal Technique for defense, she sustained no injuries; only some True Qi was consumed.
Once the Azure Armored Earth Dragon gained the upper hand, it became incredibly ferocious. After testing with its attacks, it charged straight at Yan Yao, aiming to pierce her body with its sharp horn!
"Heavens!"
Yan Yao did not expect the Azure Armored Earth Dragon's speed to suddenly increase. Unable to defend herself in time, the Ice Crystal Shield shook violently, and she was thrown backward!
Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth as Yan Yao stood up with her sword from the bushes. She planted her feet on the ground and gracefully retreated, using the jungle to conceal her figure. The Azure Armored Earth Dragon let out a low roar and pursued Yan Yao fiercely, crashing through trees as thick as two people embracing each other. The sound of impacts echoed through the jungle, causing birds to take flight.
"Roar…"
The roar of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon made nearby Low-Level Beasts tremble in fear. As a Ninth-Grade Beast, it was already a dominant force in the Azure Cloud Mountain Range. Now that it had been provoked by Yan Yao, who appeared weak but was fierce in battle, it naturally caused the surrounding beasts to shudder and submit.
Yan Yao remained calm as she observed the attack trajectory of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon. With her feet following the steps of Ice Crystal Technique, she gracefully maneuvered through the jungle, intentionally leading the Azure Armored Earth Dragon into an area filled with loose rocks.
"Bang!"
The Azure Armored Earth Dragon growled lowly as its speed increased further, closing the distance between itself and Yan Yao.
Yan Yao saw clearly ahead where two large boulders stood. Suddenly leaping into the air, she swung her sword with force, unleashing a blade of light that tore through the air!
"Crack!"
With a sharp sound, one of the giant stones broke in two and crashed down. Yan Yao moved through the falling debris like a butterfly, while the massive stone landed directly on the head of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon, triggering a chain reaction that caused another stone to collapse.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The explosive sounds continued, accompanied by the roars of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon. Amidst the chaos of falling rocks, the Azure Armored Earth Dragon was quickly buried.
...
Yan Yao stood not far away, her chest rising and falling, clearly exhausted from the series of actions she had just performed. The attack from the Azure Armored Earth Dragon had also inflicted some damage on her.
Nearby, Ye Yang furrowed his brows tightly and suddenly shouted, " Yan Yao, don't let your guard down! The Azure Armored Earth Dragon is not dead yet!"
"What?"
Yan Yao was startled and suddenly realized that the pile of stones in front of her had completely crumbled. The injured Azure Armored Earth Dragon roared out, stomping its feet on the ground. Earthly Power surged, causing countless rock spikes to erupt from the earth, with Yan Yao right in the center!
"Bang! Bang! Bang..."
The rock spikes pierced through the Ice Crystal Shield, sending snowflakes flying. Yan Yao lost her footing as the Azure Armored Earth Dragon charged at her, opening its massive jaws to devour her waist.
"Ah?!"
Yan Yao watched helplessly as everything unfolded, closing her eyes in despair, unable to bear witnessing her own demise at the hands of a beast.
In a moment of crisis, a deep green figure rushed in—it was Ye Yang. He wrapped one arm around Yan Yao's waist while drawing out the Azure Soul Sword with his other hand. The blade's light surged as he pointed it at the head of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon, shouting fiercely, "Beast, do you dare to harm others? Die!"
"Whoosh..."
A Blazing Sword shot through the air, instantly piercing the gaping maw of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon, then emerging from its body, skewering the massive creature. The Ninth-Grade Beast didn't even have a chance to let out a mournful cry. In the next moment, Ye Yang exerted his strength, and countless flames engulfed the Azure Armored Earth Dragon, reducing it to a pile of ashes!
...
"Clap!"
Landing steadily, Ye Yang set Yan Yao down and couldn't help but smile, "You can open your eyes now..."
Yan Yao opened her beautiful eyes and looked at the ashes of the Azure Armored Earth Dragon on the ground. She understood everything and couldn't help but blush, saying, "Brother, am I useless?"
Ye Yang reached down to pick up a yellowish Ninth-Grade Beast Crystal Core from the ground, wiped it on his clothes, and tossed it into his Cosmic Bag, laughing, "Not at all! The first time I saw a Ninth-Grade Beast, I almost wet my pants."
Yun Xiaoxi chuckled, "Alright, let's keep moving. Yan Yao did pretty well; she just forgot to sense the aura of the magical beasts. Those big rocks can't take down a High-Level Beast!"
Yan Yao blushed and nodded vigorously, "Mm, I understand."
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