Chapter 163: Chapter 163 - 157: Breakthrough
The aura around the black-clad figure surged several times over, the power becoming so overwhelming it was unfathomable, even when compared to Xue Yinzhou, who once sought to kill her, Shen Tang had never sensed such a terrifying aura!
This was a true Ninth Rank Beastman, not to be compared with Shi Lun, who had been on drugs at the time!
One of his large hands transformed into a sharp, black claw, tearing through the air and striking downward heavily.
Xue Yinzhou’s tough snake tail was instantly torn apart, revealing five deep bloodstains, making him roll in pain on the ground.
"Xue Yinzhou!"
Shen Tang shouted anxiously.
At this moment, Shen Tang put aside the grievances of the past, only hoping that nothing would happen to him, because if he fell, she would be next.
The black-clad figure looked at the ill-fated pair, his smile growing even more wanton, "Pretty lady, don’t be afraid, once I deal with this troublesome guy, it’s your turn next!"
Xue Yinzhou did not turn back, only saying, "Don’t be afraid, nothing will happen to you."
The two engaged in a life-or-death battle once more.
The earth-shattering commotion nearly rent the space apart.
The clash of two mighty powers, Shen Tang couldn’t even get close.
She wanted to help Xue Yinzhou, but the earth spikes she conjured were instantly crushed by the waves of power clashing, unable to join the battle.
Xue Yinzhou, at the peak of Eighth Rank, was still slightly lacking compared to the Ninth Rank.
The exquisite silver-white dress was utterly torn apart, his marble-carved naked body covered in bloody wounds, his lower snake tail shredded beyond recognition, scales scattered all over.
He didn’t even let out a groan of pain, merely furrowed his brows, looking gravely at the black-clad figure opposite him.
The black-clad figure was covered completely, concealing any wounds, but from his heaving chest, it could be seen that his condition wasn’t great, yet still much better off than Xue Yinzhou.
He cocked his head, clenched his crackling fist, his voice growing more sinister and frightening, "Damn, I underestimated you!"
Even though he was a rank higher, this snake beast had managed to hold him off for so long!
With the innate strength and talents of this Snake Beast, his future prospects would undoubtedly be limitless.
But having encountered him today, daring to oppose him, he won’t leave here alive!
This not yet fully grown formidable enemy must be resolved quickly, or else he poses a larger threat to "them" in the future!
Shen Tang worriedly glanced at the heavily injured Xue Yinzhou, seeing that he too was at the end of his rope, clearly not a match for the opponent.
Her throat quivered, saying hoarsely, "You don’t have to do this."
Shen Tang admitted that upon seeing Xue Yinzhou appear in the space, many bad premonitions flashed through her mind, yet now, even if she was slow to realize, she could see that Xue Yinzhou was protecting her.
But, why?
She muttered softly, "His target is me, it has nothing to do with you."
"I’m already divorced from you; you don’t need to protect me anymore."
Xue Yinzhou being able to tear through space to come here meant he could leave too.
But if he kept fighting like this, gravely injured and exhausted, he might truly be unable to leave.
By then, neither of them would escape, both destined to the netherworld together.
She feared death.
But just one dying is better than two.
Xue Yinzhou’s form wavered lightly, as if the pain was unbearable, his cold voice hoarse and weak,
"If that’s the case, then whatever I want to do has nothing to do with you!"
"You..."
Xue Yinzhou finished speaking and no longer paid heed to Shen Tang, continuing to grapple and fight with the black-clad figure.
Even if she refused to acknowledge him as her Beast Husband anymore.
He was still her Death Warrior.
The first tenet of a Death Warrior, ensuring the master’s safety.
Shen Tang watched as Xue Yinzhou’s wounds grew more severe, white bone vaguely visible, her anxiety aflame, unable to fathom why he was being so stubborn, even more unable to understand what was perpetually going on in this Snake Beast’s mind.
He had tried time and again to kill her in the past, yet now he risked his life to save her, for what?
If she died, wouldn’t it align with his will?
Shen Tang was now too weary to care about such things, only worried that Xue Yinzhou would truly be killed by the black-clad figure.
He was clearly outmatched, the space beneath the snake tail crawling with a large pool of blood.
Shen Tang sought for a chance to heal him quickly, perhaps then they might find a slim chance to flee.
But the struggle between the two could not be stopped.
The black-clad figure had no intention of granting them an opportunity for healing.
On the contrary, if Shen Tang exposed her healing ability again, it might excite the black-clad figure further, making him more eager to claim her!
The black-clad figure seemed to have grown bored, his fists trailing with strong force, slamming Xue Yinzhou to the ground, creating a pit several meters deep.
Half of the snake tail hung limply on the ground, barely moving.
Shen Tang’s face turned pale, her breath held.
The black-clad figure turned his head towards her, walking over with a deathly step, laughing, "Pretty lady, now it’s your turn!"
Suddenly, the silver-white snake tail was covered with purple-gold patterns, the surrounding aura seething wildly.
This unforeseen change shocked even the black-clad figure, halting his steps abruptly, turning his head to see Xue Yinzhou crawling out of the pit.
He wasn’t dead yet?!
The man’s body was covered in injuries, his silver-white long hair stained with blood, resembling a lethal Rakshasa.
Most terrifying of all, his aura surged explosively, breaking through the peak of Eighth Rank and stepping into the Ninth Rank!
The black-clad figure was full of shock and disbelief.
Coming to his senses, he cursed inwardly, no longer wanting to tangle with Xue Yinzhou, intending to quickly resolve Shen Tang, and started to move away.
But unexpectedly, the next second, Xue Yinzhou appeared before him like a phantom, delivering a heavy punch to his face, sending him flying several meters, crashing into a stone wall, covered in rubble.
"Damn it, cough cough!"
Rising from the ruins in disarray.
Another sweeping blow from the long snake tail sent him flying again like a kite with a broken string.
The black-clad figure, an experienced fighter, quickly stabilized himself in the air and landed, flickering to appear behind Shen Tang, turning his fist into claws, viciously aiming at her heart.
The female figure suddenly vanished, a deep pit appearing on the ground.
Damn, it’s Earth Escape Skill!
Cursing inwardly, not yet having the chance to capture the fleeing Shen Tang, Xue Yinzhou attacked again, thwarting his attempt.
Both being Ninth Rank, their battle was evenly matched.
Even because of Xue Yinzhou’s bizarre abilities, the black-clad figure grew somewhat afraid and unable to contend.
His mysterious black robe was being torn bit by bit, exposing his body.
Xue Yinzhou seized the opportunity, pulling off his black robe, wanting to see clearly who he actually was.
The black-clad figure clearly panicked, as with a "boom!" a strong energy wave burst forth.
Xue Yinzhou was repelled several meters, the black robe falling from his hand, the man’s figure disappeared.
Did he just run away like that?
Shen Tang didn’t expect the opponent to escape so quickly either; this was his fictional space, fleeing it would be all too easy, probably untraceable.
But the threat to life was gone.
With the black-clad figure’s departure, the space fissured like a mirror, crumbling piece by piece.
Shen Tang beamed with joy, turning to look at Xue Yinzhou’s back, her thoughts complicated, but anyway, this time he had saved her.
Summoning her courage, Shen Tang stepped forward, wanting to thank Xue Yinzhou.
But in the next second, her steps halted abruptly, and her face changed dramatically!