Chapter 244: The Might of the Dark Gold Dreadclaw
"Understood!"
Wang Dong ignored the tear in her shorts, her eyes flashing with dazzling light.
"Divine Butterfly Light!"
Hovering midair, the golden runes along the wings of her Goddess of Light Butterfly flared alive, flowing like molten gold.
Dozens of golden spheres, each the size of a fist, erupted outward like a storm of shooting stars and rained down upon the Xiezhi, which had just steadied its massive body.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
The consecutive explosions shook the forest, each blast bursting brilliantly across the beast's armored frame.
The destructive force was terrifying—shockwaves blew away trees, tore open the ground, and sent dirt flying.
But even under the bombardment, the Xiezhi's dark green-black scales proved astonishingly durable. Most of the blasts only scorched and cracked its armor, leaving blackened marks, though a few struck at weaker spots—its neck and joints—searing the flesh and drawing crimson blood.
"Its hide is too damn tough!"
Wang Dong gritted her teeth, preparing for a stronger attack.
"ROAR!"
The Xiezhi bellowed furiously, completely losing control.
It twisted violently, swinging its massive, bony tail like a spiked hammer straight toward her.
"Watch out!"
Xiao Xiao cried out in alarm.
Wang Dong's pupils contracted—too fast!
All she could do was cross her wings in front of her in defense.
"Wing Guillotine!"
Golden light surged, condensing along the edges of her wings into twin energy blades. She swung forward to meet the incoming strike—
BOOM!
The colossal, bone-covered tail slammed into her crossed wings with the force of a mountain, sparks flying in every direction. The clash of power reverberated like clanging iron, ringing across the forest.
The sheer impact made Wang Dong feel as though a mountain had rammed into her chest. She cried out softly, her body hurtling backward hundreds of feet.
Thankfully, she was propelled skyward. Her wings flared midair, letting her absorb the shock and regain control—
But even so, her arms tingled with numbness, and a sharp pain coursed through her body.
Worse still, the massive hit had ripped her tight pink T-shirt at the shoulder, exposing snowy skin and most of her back. Even her strap threatened to come undone, and a faint red mark now streaked across her shoulder from the impact.
"Ugh… damn it…"
Wang Dong winced, kneeling on a tree branch, one hand gripping her aching shoulder as she caught her breath.
The Xiezhi roared victoriously, preparing another assault.
"Power of the Cauldron!"
"Resonance of the Cauldron!"
Xiao Xiao's voice trembled—not with fear, but fury.
Seeing Wang Dong battered like that ignited something fierce within her usually timid heart.
The Three-Life Town Soul Cauldron materialized before her, growing rapidly in size as it spun and gleamed with dark light.
Boom!
It crashed into the Xiezhi's flank with a thunderous impact that reverberated through the forest.
The psychic force from the blow struck the beast like a hammer to the soul, stunning it momentarily.
"Now, Wang Dong!"
Xiao Xiao maintained her control, directing consecutive shockwaves from the cauldron to keep the beast staggered. Sweat glistened at her temples from exertion, but the immense soul power she'd gained from the celestial herb sustained her.
"Divine Butterfly Slash!"
Ignoring her wounds and torn clothes, Wang Dong's eyes blazed with renewed determination.
She channeled every drop of soul power into her wings.
The golden patterns along them blazed brighter than ever, molten lines of light swirling with divine intensity.
Her wings drew together, generating a brilliant sword of light three meters long—a blade condensed entirely from her soul's essence.
So sharp, it seemed to cut through space itself.
The world around her dimmed for an instant under its radiant glow.
"Die!"
She thrust her wings forward, and the blade tore through the air like a golden comet.
SHHH!
The butterfly blade sliced straight toward the Xiezhi's exposed neck.
That spot—where its head met its shoulders—was its weakest point, where the scales were thinnest.
"ROAR!"
Sensing mortal danger, the Xiezhi let out a desperate, ear-splitting roar. The horn atop its head blazed suddenly, generating a thick lightning barrier over its neck.
CRACK—BOOM!
Blinding light erupted, tearing across the forest floor. Leaves and branches scattered in the shockwave.
The blade struck the lightning barrier; sparks exploded, the screech of breaking energy echoing through the air.
The Goddess Butterfly's divine slash was no ordinary skill—it carried god-level destructive force.
With a sharp CHRRR- sound, the electric shield shattered outright.
The blade cleaved deep into the Xiezhi's neck, slicing through flesh and scale alike. Blood sprayed like a scarlet geyser, bones crunching under the divine edge.
The beast screamed in agony, thrashing wildly, dark blood flooding the ground around it.
But even grievously wounded, it refused to fall.
Its fury reached its peak; its golden pupils burned red, consumed by primal rage.
Rather than strike at Wang Dong, who remained out of reach in the air, it turned toward the one truly pinning it down—Xiao Xiao.
The Xiezhi's instincts kicked in.
"ROAR!"
It charged headlong at her, its horn blazing yet again.
At the same time, an invisible shockwave rippled outward—no damage this time, but when it hit Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao, both felt their soul power stutter and falter.
Their energy flows slowed sharply, restricted by an intangible seal.
Xiao Xiao's eyes widened—it was the beast's sealing ability, an echo of the ancient Xiezhi blood in its veins.
It wasn't full strength, but powerful enough to cripple their mobility and stop them from using high-level abilities for several seconds.
With Xiao Xiao momentarily paralyzed, the Xiezhi stomped forward, earth trembling under its massive hooves. Its tail whipped back like a spiked flail, ready to crush her in one blow.
Her small figure looked fragile against that towering monstrosity.
"Xiao Xiao! Watch out!"
Wang Dong shouted, panic flashing in her eyes—though she didn't truly fear for her.
Ye Chen was still nearby, watching closely, and she trusted that he wouldn't let anything happen.
But to her surprise, Xiao Xiao didn't flinch.
As the Xiezhi crossed into ten meters of distance, she suddenly raised her right hand.
Her thin, pale fingers spread wide—
Shhhk!
With that motion, the Dark Gold Dreadclaw shot forth, extending like a flash of lightning as its razor-sharp talons shimmered with destructive intent.
Her strike carved through the air, aimed straight at the oncoming Xiezhi with terrifying precision.
(END CHAPTER)
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