Chapter 14: High Damage and Great Insult! [4K]
Rolling smoke and a massive hand emitting chaotic energy descended from above, aimed at the freshly born white puppy that had just marked its territory for the first time.
Terrifying spirit energy fluctuations swept through, flames flickered and spat, the ground cracked, metal rusted, bricks turned to powder, darkness boiled, and something in the air rubbed violently, producing a maddening, sharp buzzing sound.
Wherever the shadow of that hand fell, signs of ruin and decay spread. Clearly, Ifrit intended to squash the puppy with a single blow.
Tonight marked its long-awaited liberation from bondage and revenge; the sudden appearance of such an odd creature was quite disheartening. Lu Yibei watched the scene where Ifrit was about to smash the puppy, expressionless, as her heart remained undisturbed.
After all that effort, sustaining serious injuries, with an arrow lodged in her knee, she summoned such a nonsensical entity—destruction, hurry up!
However, in the next moment, they witnessed an unbelievable scene.
Under the shadow, the seemingly harmless white puppy lifted its head, gazing at the gigantic hand blocking out the sun. It tilted its head, blinked its eyes, opened its mouth, revealing pearly white baby teeth, and began to whimper angrily.
Although it might have been roaring, its appearance and sound could only be described as a whine.
“Arf! Arf!”
The puppy barked twice, and with the third bark, its voice suddenly turned strange. “Roar—!”
The roar emanated from that weak little body, causing the air to tremble.
Deep, thick, and deafening, it sounded like an ancient beast of rage. As the roar erupted, the puppy’s body began to grow in size.
Its bones stretched and expanded rapidly, producing crisp cracking sounds.
Similar to the Hundred-Armed Giant Power, dazzling silver light surged from the erupting fur of the puppy, transforming into electric arcs imbued with ferocity and destructive energy, dancing along its body.
It looked as though a pet from a battle game had suddenly absorbed the energies of strange stones, preparing for an over-spec evolution.
In that moment, Lu Yibei felt her spirit energy flow rapidly diminish; within a few breaths, nearly one-third was expended.
“Lu Yibei,” she thought. “No, that crazy thing is evolving; why must it consume my spirit energy? Oh, is that my ‘born’ puppy?”
That’s fine; keep going; you can drain me dry if you want!
As the puppy’s body continued to swell, the flesh on its back transformed into a viscous fluid, writhing as if boiling. Then—
With a muffled boom of flesh bursting, thick bl**d and chunks sprayed forth, and numerous limbs erupted from within the puppy like fireworks.
Goat-like horns sprouted from its forehead, while metallic scales emerged beneath the thick fur of its massive tail, colorful fins blooming at the end.
This was the Hundred-Armed Giant Power meant to construct the White Wolf Spirit Mark, bringing amazing and subtle changes during the gathering of the spirit imprint.
Legend spoke of a Hundred-Armed Giant named Briarite, also known as Aigaion, which meant sea goat.
Thus, thirty-six limbs in various forms, broadly defined as “arms,” twisted and convulsed in the murky air filled with bl**d mist, crazily trying to grasp everything within reach, including shadows and flames.
The smoke, flames, and even the shadow cast by that massive hand seemed to transform in an instant into some living thing, struggling in vain, thrashing as if trying to escape.
Looking at that hideous giant wolf, resembling an evil god’s minion, Lu Yibei fell silent, her feelings somewhat complex. By comparison, she found the puppy’s previous demeanor much easier to accept.
Though weak and seemingly not very smart, it was at least cute! Lu Yibei thought. In just two or three seconds, the puppy had undergone an astonishing transformation.
As the evil sprite sensed the terrifying spirit energy fluctuations erupting from within the puppy and realized something was amiss, it prepared to retreat. But the grotesque giant wolf, now nearly the size of Ifrit, had already opened its bloodied maw and clamped down on its arm.
Then, with a powerful snap, its sharp teeth clashed.
Boom!
A tremendous roar erupted, akin to mountains colliding.
The Hundred-Armed Giant Power unleashed wild and destructive spirit energy through the interlacing fangs, and accompanied by the giant wolf, it abruptly shook its head and tore fiercely, producing a series of world-shaking sounds.
The murky, filthy smoke, the dazzling silver light, and the chaotic flames exploded violently between those ferocious fangs, showering brilliant sparks.
One of Ifrit’s arms was thus brutally torn away by the giant wolf, which, accompanied by explosive sounds and the chilling sound of chewing, was completely swallowed into its belly.
Thus, with a mournful wail, Ifrit’s massive body crashed to the ground, the generated dust and shattered earth spilling out in all directions like a waterfall breaching its dam.
The giant wolf tore through the dust, charged forward, and with its sharp claws, brutally stomped on Ifrit’s chest, eyes glowing with a crimson flame.
“It’s done!” Lu Yibei exclaimed, excitedly throwing a fist into the air.
Who said the puppy was unreliable earlier? What now? The pup has made a significant contribution!
So, one should never compare the combat power of a whimsical opponent! The young fellow clearly didn’t understand this principle.
Everyone knows divinity is a DEBUFF; fortunately, the young fellow’s power, although born from myth, is not a mythological category of urban legends. Otherwise, this time, the spirit patterns might have been damaged. Lu Yibei mused.
The Hundred-Armed Giant, a being said to have slain the Titan gods.
Lu Yibei had initially planned to use the Hundred-Armed Giant Power as a one-time trump card against mythological urban legends, never expecting it to be used on “one of their own.”
Ifrit struggled several times, emitting a low roar.
Though the language was unknown, one could easily sense the intense unwillingness in its roar. Just then, an unexpected situation unfolded for both Lu Yibei and Ifrit.
The giant wolf suddenly twisted its body slightly, aiming at Ifrit, lifting one hind leg.
Through the gap beneath it, she clearly saw a flicker in its eyes, a devious spark akin to a Shiba Inu’s. It seemed to say nothing yet conveyed everything.
That gaze seemed to tell Ifrit, “I’m giving you a stamp; henceforth, you are mine.” Ifrit, “!!!”
In the sudden, eerie silence, Lu Yibei expressionlessly closed her eyes. The next scene was too beautiful; she couldn’t bear to look. In the enveloping darkness, she heard a roaring flood and the familiar explosion of the Hundred-Armed Giant Power. How should I put it?
High damage and great insult!—
Bang! Bang!
Under Ling Tai Purification, it sounded as if things were exploding, with two muffled sounds like metal clashing. Accompanying the dull noise, Lu Yibei’s body twitched and convulsed.
As her body spasmed, her back armor erupted like rocket thrusters, flickering and dimming, before extinguishing due to lack of fuel.
Only a few sparks remained, slowly drifting down to the ground, igniting alluring wisps of smoke.
The previously chaotic and violent spirit energy within her gradually stabilized, and Lu Yibei quickly awoke from her dazed state.
Opening her eyes to the sky covered in night, her mind buzzed, and a few black dots floated in her vision, darting around as she moved her gaze.
Perhaps the earlier invocation of the Hundred-Armed Giant Power had caused some intracranial bleeding, pressing on the optic nerve? But it’s not a big deal; I’m alive!
Wait a minute, who am I, and what am I doing here?”
Oh, right, I’m Lu Yibei, here to summon spirits.
After a brief introspection, Lu Yibei muttered to herself when suddenly, an old face with squinted eyes and white hair peered into her field of vision.
That look seemed to say, “You’re awake; are you ready for the seventh day?”
“What the heck? What did I summon?!” Lu Yibei instinctively exclaimed. Upon hearing her own soft and sticky voice, she paused for a moment.
Following that, she watched as Zhang Hainan’s old face grew increasingly somber, and she froze again, realizing with alarm, “This is bad!”
It morphed into a bizarre urban legend, and Zhang Hainan appeared here—how could that not be trouble? Although the old geezer already knew her identity as an urban legend, they had never faced each other directly.
Now, appearing before him identified as an urban legend, especially on the Siye Association’s red wanted list, who knows what he might do?
It’s like when a homeroom teacher knows you brought a phone into the classroom yet pretends not to see; but if you wave that phone in front of them, that is crossing the line—with so many classmates watching!
She struggled to sit up, regardless of escaping the [Black Emperor]’s grasp; instinctively, she prepared to flee when she suddenly heard the sound of viscous liquid dripping.
Following the sound with her peripheral vision, she saw the ground full of disaster water, and at the crossroads of money and life, Lu Yibei hesitated for a moment. In that brief hesitation, almost imperceptible, Zhang Hainan’s hand silently rested on her shoulder, applying slight backward pressure, and effortlessly pulled her down onto the ground, pinning her in place.
“Please, please! Be merciful! If it doesn’t work, I can just stay at Dachunyang Palace to guard the door!”
She yelled while writhing, limbs flailing desperately, and with her heavy armor, she resembled a fat hamster that had eaten too much and flipped over.
Well, a steel fat hamster.
Hearing Lu Yibei’s cries, the Shuishu beast nearby perked up, stood up excitedly, and gave a snort.
Speaking of which, it got motivated!
What does this mean? Little cousin wants to stay here with me?
Having guarded the main entrance of Dachunyang Palace for so many years, finally, there would be a companion!
Zhang Hainan looked at Lu Yibei as if he had seen something disgusting, his old face twisted in revulsion as he impatiently said, “Alright, alright, hurry up and get up!”
“Take off that iron shell; I’ll help you take a look.”
As Zhang Hainan spoke halfway, he noticed Lu Yibei’s expression, and his voice abruptly halted.
Through the gaps in her helmet, her eyes glimmered with a cautious and shrewd light, scanning him up and down.
That gaze was familiar to Zhang Hainan; it reminded him of when human traffickers prepared to abduct a minor but were uncovered on the spot.
“Help me check? It’s not really convenient right now, is it?”
Lu Yibei responded softly, her voice gentle and her tone oddly playful, creating an inexplicable aura as if bullying her would be a crime.
It’s crucial for a girl alone in the outside world to learn to use any means to protect herself. Although Lu Yibei couldn’t be entirely viewed as a girl, her self-preservation instincts were far from weak.
For instance, not knowing what Zhang Hainan planned upon seeing her like this, she took the initiative to preemptively claim the moral high ground.
Zhang Hainan glared at Lu Yibei in silence for a few seconds, slowly opening his squinting eyes. There was a coldness to his slightly dull-looking eyes that, without his saying a word, spread a palpable chill.
“Qing Xiazi and Bi Xuzi are on their way here; they must have sensed the spirit energy fluctuations you released earlier.” “If you don’t get up soon, when they arrive, and you get sent to the Siye Association Headquarters, I won’t be able to protect you,” Zhang Hainan remarked. Having lived for so many years, what beauties and sc*m had he not seen?
If it were someone other than Lu Yibei lying on the ground, he would have long since struck her on the crown with a palm to ‘enlighten’ her. There wouldn’t be an ounce of pity toward lovely girls.
Of course, not all female urban legends had Ling Tai Purification for protection.
Lu Yibei looked sideways at Zhang Hainan, contemplating for two seconds. Her eyes rolled mischievously, and she cautiously probed, “So, you’ll keep me safe later?”
Zhang Hainan rolled his eyes in annoyance and responded curtly, “Hmm.”
“Since you’re not seriously injured, hurry up and get up. I’ll get you some medicine; tidy yourself up, and let’s go to Zixiao Terrace!”
“Go to Zixiao Terrace for what?” Lu Yibei cautiously asked. This time, she was genuinely a bit anxious.
Zixiao Terrace was a major weapon of both Dachunyang Palace and the Siye Association.
As an urban legend, going to such a place was akin to a small thief entering the military’s armory, right?
“What else? Naturally to fetch a sword!” Zhang Hainan replied, “If you don’t want it, I’d be glad to have some peace.”
Huh? But didn’t you just say— Lu Yibei said, casting a perplexed look toward the winding path leading to Dachunyang Palace. Aren’t those two elders coming soon? Shouldn’t I avoid them?
I have no objections; I’m leaving Dachunyang Palace soon anyway, but what about you?
If you get caught, and word spreads that the master of Dachunyang Palace secretly meets a “female urban legend” late at night, it would be quite a scandal, right? Lu Yibei thought, looking up at Zhang Hainan, only to see his lips curled slightly upward, his eyes flickering with a cunning glint. Lu Yibei, “?”
Wait! Is he bluffing me? No one is actually coming, right?
