Is It Funny That The Dragon Slayer Failed And Became The Dragon Princess?

176. Stubborn

Without Inner Demon Xia Yi noticing, Xia Yi revealed a smile… But she quickly concealed this expression, putting on the appearance of being at a disadvantage in the battle.

“Damn it!! You’re actually stronger than me!”

“Hmph, that’s your limitation.”

Inner Demon Xia Yi looked at Xia Yi with disdain, her gaze filled with contempt.

“Why are you so unhappy, Xia Yi? Do you reject your dragon identity that much?”

“I am… the Human Sword Saint! Not a dragon!”

Xia Yi stood up with difficulty and loudly declared, “I’m only temporarily cursed into a dragon. I’ve already found a way to change back. Sooner or later, I’ll be able to return to being human!”

“What’s so good about being human?”

Inner Demon Xia Yi shrugged, sneering at Xia Yi’s wish.

“Human lifespan is far inferior to dragons, and they’re weak with low physical strength… If it’s for the sake of pursuing the way of the sword, using a dragon body is most suitable. Long lifespan, high physical strength, and strong recovery ability.”

“You… accepted it so quickly…”

“Don’t impose ordinary values on me, Xia Yi. I’m an Inner Demon. My purpose for existing is to kill you. I was born for this. Name, race, gender, height, appearance… none of that matters. As for other ethics and philosophies, what do they have to do with me? If they help me kill you better, then I might consider accepting them.”

Inner Demon Xia Yi sneered.

“Instead, I find you ridiculous. The human world has already abandoned you, yet yet you’re still desperately trying to return. Don’t tell me you think those humans will happily applaud and welcome you back after seeing you? Even in dreams, there should be limits.”

“Enough!!” Xia Yi shouted angrily. “You’re just an Inner Demon, don’t get ahead of yourself. It’s not your place to comment on my affairs!”

“Inner Demon? The gap between us is just a thin line. As soon as I defeat you, I can pull you down… Then, I’ll be the original, and you’ll be the impostor!”

Inner Demon Xia Yi raised the Holy Sword.

“Holy Sword! Gram!!”

Golden light gushed forth like a fountain, as if piercing the heavens.

“This…”

Xia Yi looked on in surprise. Her Inner Demon’s mastery over the Holy Sword had clearly surpassed her own.

In the pursuit of the way of the sword, Inner Demon Xia Yi had gone a step further.

“Xia Yi, pick up your sword and give it your all. Then be defeated by me and kneel, begging for mercy!”

Amplified by Sword Intent, the golden light converged into sword qi, attaching itself to the Holy Sword.

Inner Demon Xia Yi controlled the sword qi, wielding it like a hundred-meter greatsword, cleaving through the dim space as it slashed down.

“Damn it, in your dreams!!”

Xia Yi raised the Holy Sword.

She couldn’t match Inner Demon Xia Yi’s level, so she had to close in and try to defeat her Inner Demon before the attack landed.

“Xia Yi, struggle with all your might!”

Inner Demon Xia Yi had long seen through Xia Yi’s actions. Suddenly, she raised her Sword Intent to an even higher realm. The sword qi became more vigorous, and the speed of the sword slash became even faster, already landing in front of Xia Yi.

Destructive golden lightning descended, the massive sword qi seemingly splitting space in two, triggering a huge explosion that engulfed Xia Yi.

“Oh well, such an easy victory. How boring, I haven’t even had my fun yet—”

Inner Demon Xia Yi had already started celebrating her victory.

After the dust settled, she saw a silver-haired loli lying on the ground, motionless.

What an unsightly defeat.

“I’ve waited so long for this day. Soon, you’ll watch helplessly as I gradually take over your body and completely replace you.”

Inner Demon Xia Yi happily approached Xia Yi, ready to grab her and begin the takeover.

However…

As Inner Demon Xia Yi approached, the lying Xia Yi’s finger twitched.

“Oh, still conscious?” Inner Demon Xia Yi was unconcerned. “Don’t tell me you think that by displaying your silly tenacity, you can reverse this inevitable defeat?”

Whoosh!

Xia Yi suddenly reacted, moving swiftly and using her movement techniques, her figure blurring as she moved at high speed.

Inner Demon Xia Yi’s face still held the smile of a victor. “It’s meaningless. Your struggle is really unsightly.”

Because a dragon’s body had high physical strength, dragon scales could defend against many types of attacks.

Xia Yi didn’t have the Holy Sword in her hands, so what harm would it do to let her hit once?

In a moment, Inner Demon Xia Yi would use the Holy Sword to pierce through her body and completely finish her off.

In the blink of an eye, Xia Yi had already moved behind Inner Demon Xia Yi.

“It’s over.”

Inner Demon Xia Yi gripped the Holy Sword tightly, turning around to slash, but—

Clang!

The Holy Sword fell to the ground.

“Huh?”

Inner Demon Xia Yi had an expression of disbelief on her face. She didn’t know why, but her body was gradually losing strength. Her bones seemed to soften and wouldn’t listen to her.

Xia Yi revealed a devious smile, her hand grabbing… a tail!

“You really do have the same weakness as me. No wonder you’re my Inner Demon,” Xia Yi smiled. “Arrogant and underestimating your opponent? Celebrating prematurely?”

“Why is… the tail… uwahh!”

Inner Demon Xia Yi collapsed to the ground.

“Oh my, you were completely immersed in the strength of a dragon body but didn’t pay attention to one weakness. I’m just a young dragon and haven’t trained my tail at all. If it’s grabbed, I’m done for… And since you’re my Inner Demon, we share the same weaknesses. Who told you to accept this form so easily?”

“Damn you, w-when did you become… so despicable!”

Inner Demon Xia Yi was frantic, wanting to curse her out.

But with her tail grabbed by Xia Yi, she was completely at her mercy.

Xia Yi just had to apply a little pressure, and Inner Demon Xia Yi’s reaction was intense… like being electrocuted, her petite body trembling.

“Oh my, isn’t this the Inner Demon who was just boasting about replacing me?”

Xia Yi looked down at her Inner Demon beneath her.

“What’s wrong? Your words have become weak. Where did your arrogance go?”

“Y-You… I’ll kill… you! Uwaahhhh! Stop pinching, stop pinching!”

Inner Demon Xia Yi couldn’t control herself at all. Embarrassing sounds kept leaking from her throat. She was so ashamed that her face turned completely red.

“Gonna cry?” Xia Yi asked.

“No, I’m not!! These things are nothing to me! They don’t count for anything!”

Inner Demon Xia Yi’s words seemed to trigger a keyword.

A devious smile appeared on Xia Yi’s face. She began to feel delighted.

“Interesting. Then I want to see how long you can remain stubborn.”