Chapter Two Hundred Forty-Four: The Sister-Hugging Boss Battle
Boom—!
Boom boom!
Boom boom boom—!!!!!!!
It was as if a chain reaction of earthquakes shook the cave, with wave after wave of tremors making the whole place tremble.
The giant python rampaged like an out-of-control war chariot, smashing into Yun Zhonghe and Su Xiaoxiao, bulldozing them as it went. Everywhere it passed, rock walls shattered, boulders rolled, and dust flew.
Anger flashed in the giant python’s eyes, pure fury unleashed upon these two insignificant humans, vowing to grind them into meat paste!
Under this furious onslaught, the rock layers shattered, deep crevices like wounds on the earth spread, and some areas collapsed under the strain, raining down debris like a storm.
Yun Zhonghe felt as if his organs were about to be smashed to bits. bl**d involuntarily trickled from the corner of his mouth.
So brutal! This over-the-top power was the most ferocious he had ever encountered!
Even when facing the final boss losing it back in Qingzhu Town, it wasn’t this heart-pounding.
If it weren’t for Yun Zhonghe quickly controlling his eight spiritual energy golden swords to stack up a barrier with the Infinity Sword Technique, he would have been a mash of flesh in no time.
Even so, after activating his defensive ring to boost his body’s defense, Yun Zhonghe still felt like his insides were being rearranged in the most painful way.
“Yun Brother!”
Su Xiaoxiao’s worried voice rang in his ears.
She was tightly hugged in his arms, shielded from direct damage, but the residual force still affected her, and her clothes instantly ripped apart, revealing large patches of smooth, fair skin.
At this life-or-d*ath moment, Yun Zhonghe had no time to care about those things. His whole focus was on how to tackle the immediate crisis.
With the golden swords shattering one by one under the giant python’s furious impact, he felt his life threatened, and so he stopped holding back, channeling all his spiritual energy to unleash his strongest sword!
Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies—!
This sword was his masterpiece, brimming with endless power and killing intent.
As he swung down, Yun Zhonghe clearly saw the giant python’s iron-hard scales that somehow withstood his strongest attack, only leaving a dent!
It wasn’t even close.
But even that tiny dent made the giant python howl in pain.
The giant python roared, throwing both Yun Zhonghe and Su Xiaoxiao away.
Finally escaping the giant python’s rampaging, Yun Zhonghe rolled on the ground with Su Xiaoxiao for several laps, but just as they steadied themselves, they saw the python’s tail whip through the air like a massive whip, howling toward them.
Boom—!
Another heavy hit sent Yun Zhonghe flying, trailing a straight line in the air until he crashed into a stone pillar and came to a stop, panting heavily on the ground, his face pale.
Holy moly, what a brutal attack! I’ve got no clue how to handle this.
Yun Zhonghe silently cursed.
The two had no idea which hidden corner of the cave the giant python had thrusted them into. It was pitch black all around, with only the giant python’s large, lantern-like eyes glimmering with an eerie green light, making one’s heart race.
Yun Zhonghe didn’t have time to mind those details; his sole focus was on Su Xiaoxiao’s safety. He saw the giant python again open its cavernous mouth, lunging at the helpless Su Xiaoxiao. Ignoring the pain all over his body, he mustered his last bit of strength and pulled his sword.
“Get away from her!”
Yun Zhonghe’s roar echoed throughout the cave.
His eyes turned red, adrenaline surging through him. He would not allow a single scratch on the heroine while he was still there.
Want to hurt her? You’ll have to step over my dead body first!
The Xue Yunjian in his hand shimmered coldly, with Six Harmonies Sword Qi bursting from the sword tip like six silver dragons spiraling through the air. Yun Zhonghe executed the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies Sword Technique to its utmost limit, and he could almost hear the sword energy roaring like a giant machine in his ears.
The six spiraling sword energies slammed into the giant python’s head. Yet the giant python seemed unfazed, wide mouth open, tongue flicking defiantly as it absorbed the blow without dodging!
Though fierce, the Six Harmonies Sword Qi only knocked the enormous snake’s head askew, failing to inflict serious harm.
But Yun Zhonghe didn’t expect that one strike to finish the giant python. After the impact, he swiftly pulled back the sword energy, compressing it back into his body!
He utilized Xia Wudi’s sword skills!
“Ugh!!!”
Attempting to compress the Six Harmonies Sword Qi for the first time proved far more difficult than he anticipated. Even summoning six or even nine Spiritual Pearls to assist in compression left him feeling like his meridians were being poked by a thousand needles and crushed under a boulder.
Yun Zhonghe’s consciousness briefly flickered out.
Until now, he had managed to compress the sword qi to eight times its original size explosively. This time, compressing the Six Harmonies Sword Qi brought a load many times more intense.
Yun Zhonghe felt like his body was going to tear apart.
Was he pushing too hard?
In hope of breaking through his limits to unleash a stronger attack, Yun Zhonghe could think of only this one method.
He wasn’t the protagonist; he had no unique talents or physique, unlike Huang Aotian who could casually explode with unmatched power.
Clearly, people’s physiques differed significantly.
Just as his consciousness was about to sink into darkness, warm and soft feelings wrapped around him like a gentle spring breeze.
At the same time, vigorous life energy flowed through his meridians like a sweet rain, rejuvenating his overburdened, nearly collapsing meridians, making them strong and powerful again.
“Yun…”
“Yun Brother…”
“Yun Brother!”
Su Xiaoxiao’s calls transformed from hazy to clear.
“Xiaoxiao?”
Yun Zhonghe’s voice was fuzzy. Su Xiaoxiao held him tightly, glowing softly with a gentle green light that gracefully enveloped them both.
She shared her abundant life energy with him like sweet spring water flowing into his body.
In this critical moment, Su Xiaoxiao bravely rushed in, bringing a glimmer of hope to Yun Zhonghe.
Normally, healing a companion required an understanding of their meridian pathways to transfer spiritual energy, but as a Wood Element cultivator, she could skip that step. Using pure life energy for healing, even if entering the wrong meridian, wouldn’t cause backlash.
Yun Zhonghe’s battle with the giant python was far beyond what a small Foundation Establishment cultivator like her should get involved in, yet she still rose up to help Yun Zhonghe in her own way, her life energy flowing ceaselessly into him like juice.
This feeling invigorated Yun Zhonghe’s body; he unconsciously tightened his other arm around Su Xiaoxiao.
So comfy, want more, keep it coming!
He even had a sudden urge to sap even more out of her.
“Yun, Yun Brother…”
Su Xiaoxiao blushed fiercely, feeling Yun Zhonghe’s powerful embrace; it felt like he held her entire being in his grasp, and something strange stirred within her.
Yun Zhonghe’s pull was astonishing; her whole body became soft, and she felt dizzy, as if Yun Zhonghe was merging with her.
For a moment, Su Xiaoxiao felt she was in a spring scene, surrounded by fragrant flowers, lost in a sea of blooms.
She couldn’t help but throw her arms around Yun Zhonghe’s neck.
Su Xiaoxiao shyly closed her eyes, gasping against Yun Zhonghe’s chest.
No, too much… it’s overwhelming… can’t handle this…
Her delicate body trembled as if the fruit within was shaking.
“Roar…!!”
The black giant python came sweeping in again, its unstoppable force determined to engulf both Yun Zhonghe and Su Xiaoxiao in endless darkness!
But just then, the previously unconscious Yun Zhonghe suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp sword energy shot out, cutting through the giant python’s tough flesh. bl**d gushed like a fountain, staining every corner of the cave!
Double Six Harmonies Sword Qi!
This sword was a whole different level of dominance and sharpness, incomparable to the previous singular Six Harmonies Sword Qi. Under the guidance of his elder Xia Wudi’s sword technique, the sword energies entwined around Xue Yunjian underwent a transformation, becoming larger and fiercer!
With one stroke, it was like slicing a worm, twisting and rolling the black giant python in agony.
The scales of the giant python were blown off under the impact of the sword qi, revealing its tender meat beneath.
“Roar!!!”
The giant python’s furious roar echoed throughout the cave.
But in the next moment, Yun Zhonghe’s Xue Yunjian grew even larger!
Holding Su Xiaoxiao, who was blushing fiercely and panting from the overwhelming embrace, he unleashed the Threefold!
Like a brilliant galaxy, it plunged straight for the giant python’s vital point!
Swish!
bl**d sprayed again as Yun Zhonghe’s Xue Yunjian pierced through the python’s critical spot, the blade emerging from its back, leaving a long gash.
The giant python froze in place, unable to move another inch.
Its life force waning, the massive body slowly slumped down.
