NOVEL WEB Chapter 92:
Chapter 92:
In the valley, the two ninth-level spirit beasts continued their desperate battle. Their immense powers clashed repeatedly, each collision shaking the valley to its core. The surrounding mountains trembled violently, with rocks tumbling down and clouds of dust billowing into the air.
The adventurers who had ventured into the mountains to scavenge were terrified. A battle between ninth-level spirit beasts was an apocalyptic spectacle.
Xiao Yang stood to the side, patiently waiting for his opportunity. If he were to take advantage, it would be for the greatest gain possible. He had his sights set on these two mighty spirit beasts. Ninth-level spirit beasts were comparable in strength to peak Divine Martial Realm experts, and they still had potential for growth. If either of these beasts broke through to the tenth level, they could even rival Martial Saints.
Suddenly, with a dull thud, a streak of fire shot out from the valley.
“BOOM!”
A nearby mountain peak was struck by the fiery figure, exploding in an instant. Dust and rocks filled the sky.
The Fire Qilin Beast had been flung out by the Frost Serpent.
“ROAR!”
The Fire Qilin Beast roared in fury, emerging from the rubble with flames raging across its body. The surrounding rocks melted under the intense heat, transforming into streams of molten lava.
The beast leapt into the sky, stepping on the air as it transformed into a blazing streak, charging back into the valley. Opening its mouth, it unleashed a massive fireball toward the Frost Serpent.
The Frost Serpent raised its head sharply, countering with a blast of icy blue energy.
“BOOM!”
The fireball and icy breath collided midair, creating a shockwave that rippled visibly through the space around them.
The explosive energy surged outward, causing the ground to undulate violently as if waves were crashing through it. The surrounding mountains fractured, forming deep, jagged cracks, and countless rocks cascaded down the slopes.
Both spirit beasts were sent flying backward by the impact.
By now, they were covered in wounds, their energy severely depleted from the relentless battle. Their once formidable auras had diminished considerably.
“It’s time to end this.”
Xiao Yang stretched lazily, loosening his muscles before stepping forward and appearing in the midst of the battlefield.
He wanted these spirit beasts alive. Injured or dead beasts were of no use to him. If their battle continued, one or both of them might perish.
“ROAR!”
The Fire Qilin Beast roared at Xiao Yang, while the Frost Serpent fixed its cold gaze on him.
Under the combined attention of these two beasts, any ordinary Divine Martial Realm cultivator would have been paralyzed with fear.
But this was Xiao Yang.
“Come on! Defeat me, and you can go free. Lose, and you’ll become my beast companions,” Xiao Yang declared boldly, beckoning at the two beasts with his fingers.
Such powerful creatures possessed intelligence on par with humans.
Spirit beasts typically followed one of two cultivation paths: remaining in their beast form or transforming into a humanoid shape, becoming what humans called “demons.”
The Fire Qilin Beast charged at Xiao Yang, its sharp horns capable of piercing through stone and metal.
“Futian Sword Mastery: Man and Sword as One!”
Xiao Yang didn’t dare be careless. A radiant sword aura surged around him as his flying sword merged seamlessly with his body. At that moment, he and the sword were one, achieving the true unity of man and blade.
The Fire Qilin Beast’s sharp claws slashed at him, producing a sound like screeching metal as sparks flew. Its formidable claws managed only to tear a piece of fabric from Xiao Yang’s clothes, leaving him unscathed.
With a roar, Xiao Yang retaliated, landing a fierce punch on the beast’s head.
The immense force rippled visibly through the air, sending the Fire Qilin Beast flying with a pained howl.
At that moment, the Frost Serpent coiled its icy body around Xiao Yang, its freezing scales enveloping him. Instantly, frost formed on his skin as the serpent constricted him tightly, threatening to crush his bones.
The serpent’s massive head loomed before him, its crimson eyes fixed on his.
“HISS!”
The Frost Serpent opened its fanged maw and lunged toward Xiao Yang’s head.
Xiao Yang reacted swiftly, prying the serpent’s jaws apart with both hands. The foul stench of its breath nearly made him gag.
“Buzz!”
With a thought, Xiao Yang unleashed a burst of sword intent. A resonant hum echoed as countless sword lights erupted from his body, piercing through the serpent’s scales and flesh.
The Frost Serpent shrieked in pain, releasing Xiao Yang and attempting to slither away.
“You dare ambush me? Let’s see you escape now.”
Xiao Yang smirked, leaping after the serpent. He descended like a meteor, stomping its head into the ground with a resounding crash.
“BOOM!”
The earth beneath the serpent shattered. Xiao Yang’s stomp embedded its head deep into the ground.
The serpent weakly raised its head, only to release a final blast of icy breath.
“Humph!”
Xiao Yang blocked the frosty attack with his hand, which immediately froze over. With a slight tremor, he shattered the ice with a surge of sword aura and pushed the icy breath back into the serpent’s mouth.
“THUD!”
The Frost Serpent was sent flying, crashing to the ground as blood spewed from its mouth.
Before it could recover, the Fire Qilin Beast charged again. Xiao Yang seized it by its horns, delivering a devastating punch that flipped it onto the ground.
Though both beasts were formidable, their prolonged battle had left them drained. Xiao Yang, having conserved his strength, easily overpowered them.
Gripping the Fire Qilin Beast by its horns, Xiao Yang dragged it to where the Frost Serpent lay. Placing a hand on each of their heads, he pressed them into the dirt.
“Futian Beast Mastery…”
Harnessing an ancient technique inherited from Emperor Futian, Xiao Yang activated the divine art.
Intricate runes glowed from his palms, enveloping both beasts.
“Resist, and you’ll face total annihilation!” Xiao Yang bellowed.
The beasts roared and writhed in agony, their terror palpable.
Soon, the glowing runes sunk into their bodies, causing a miraculous transformation.
Their massive forms shrank and turned translucent before dissolving into glowing silhouettes that Xiao Yang absorbed into his arms.
“ROAR!”
As the process completed, spectral images of the beasts appeared on Xiao Yang’s forearms: the Frost Serpent on his left and the Fire Qilin Beast on his right.
“With the Frost Serpent on my left and the Fire Qilin Beast on my right, who in this world can rival me now?”
Exhilarated, Xiao Yang clenched his fists and punched toward a distant mountain.
“BOOM!”
The mountain exploded into rubble.
“Qin Fei, in this life, let’s see how you stand against me. Next stop: Black Wind City. I’ll make you wish you’d never been born!”
With determination blazing in his eyes, Xiao Yang strode confidently away, his arms adorned with the power of his new beast companions.