As his thoughts raced, the ferocious fanged demon reached Bai Ye, its gaping maw ready to swallow him whole.
Just as Bai Ye was about to be devoured, suddenly…
A streak of black light appeared, flashing forward and slicing the monstrous demon in two.
The lightsaber, Sky Walker!
After cleaving the demon's phantom, Bai Ye looked up at Xu Mengfei.
Xu Mengfei showed no reaction to his attack being thwarted. He continued to advance, dragging the Onikiri in his hand. The sharp blade scraped against the ground, sparks flying.
Xu Mengfei's eyes were hollow, his gaze unfocused, shifting left and right as if searching for something.
Bai Ye licked his lips. This was troublesome.
The guy had entered a state of chaos.
The appearance of the demon blade Onikiri at this stage was already incredibly improbable, considering it was a weapon of golden quality.
It was even more astonishing that someone had actually obtained it and dared to wield Onikiri.
Of course, none of that truly mattered.
What mattered was Xu Mengfei in his chaotic state, his physical attributes doubled, and wielding Onikiri…
This was no longer a mere minion that could be easily dispatched.
Bai Ye mused, flicking his wrist lightly.
The lightsaber spun, Bai Ye executing a flourish!
At that very instant…
*Bang!*
Xu Mengfei suddenly stomped on the ground, lunging forward. He raised Onikiri and slashed at Bai Ye.
*Clang!*
Bai Ye blocked the attack with his lightsaber held horizontally. He then swept his leg, kicking Xu Mengfei in the waist, but…
Xu Mengfei didn't budge!
In terms of physical attributes, Xu Mengfei was certainly no match for Bai Ye.
However, with his attributes doubled, it was a different story. Even with Bai Ye's strong physique, he couldn't possibly surpass Xu Mengfei's doubled attributes.
After all, Xu Mengfei was a master who could participate in Wish Missions. Even if there was a gap, it wouldn't be this significant.
Therefore, with his physical attributes doubled in his chaotic state, Bai Ye's attributes were clearly outmatched, at least in terms of strength. Xu Mengfei, after taking the kick, remained completely still.
The next moment, Xu Mengfei twitched his wrist, reversing his grip on Onikiri and slashing towards Bai Ye's calf.
Fortunately, Bai Ye's reaction was lightning-fast. His body dissolved into electricity, scattering backward seven or eight meters before reforming into human shape.
High-Temperature Charge (Lightsaber energy increased by 300%, execute a 15-meter aerial slash, unleashing a high-temperature energy wave)
The moment he reappeared, Bai Ye swept his weapon forward.
The surrounding air suddenly grew scorching hot, even shimmering with heat waves. Then, Bai Ye unleashed a sword strike forward.
An energy wave appeared, pushing forward. The scorching aura made the surrounding area intensely hot.
However, the instant the energy wave reached Xu Mengfei…
Xu Mengfei lunged forward, raising Onikiri and slashing downwards.
The energy wave was forcefully cut open, forming large ripples that spread outwards.
The flames of the burning buildings nearby instantly surged upwards, and the structures groaned with "crackling" sounds as large cracks spread across them.
"This thing is truly troublesome!"
Bai Ye scoffed. While the lightsaber was romantic, it clearly couldn't match Onikiri in a direct clash.
As for other weapons that could withstand it…
Bai Ye dared not use them, or rather, he was unwilling to.
Having possessed them in his previous life, Bai Ye knew the effects of Onikiri. That cursed blade had a very nasty effect: any weapon or armor that came into contact with Onikiri had a chance of being afflicted by its curse.
As for what would happen after being cursed, Bai Ye wasn't entirely sure. After all, he hadn't used Onikiri in his previous life; he had simply sold it.
But since it was a curse…
It wouldn't be enhancing weapons, would it? It was certainly nothing good.
However, non-corporeal weapons would not be afflicted by the curse, so the lightsaber remained unaffected.
It was just that being unaffected was useless, as the lightsaber clearly couldn't match Onikiri.
Bai Ye glanced at the Sky Walker in his hand. Since the romantic approach wasn't working, it was time for him to take action!
Bai Ye returned the lightsaber to his inventory and clasped his hands together.
*Snap!*
The moment Bai Ye clapped his hands, a torrent of electricity surged from his palms. He then pulled his hands apart, and a vast expanse of electricity appeared.
"Thunder Dragon!"
The electricity continuously split, forming countless strands that surged in all directions, eventually covering the area around Bai Ye.
The crackling arcs of lightning transformed into dragon scales, and soon, a ferocious thunder dragon appeared before Bai Ye, baring its fangs and claws as it charged forward.
Xu Mengfei remained expressionless, and indeed, he couldn't have any expression.
He had completely lost consciousness, his body controlled by Onikiri in combat.
This was also why Bai Ye disliked Onikiri. It was powerful, but regardless of victory or defeat, it had little to do with the wielder.
Certainly, by defeating opponents through Onikiri's chaotic state, the rewards would be no less, and he would still obtain God Stone fragments.
However, that feeling of destiny not being in one's own hands only brought a sense of powerlessness.
*Rumble, rumble, rumble…*
Simultaneously, the thunder dragon soared and then rapidly dove. The moment it skimmed the ground, the earth shattered, and vast amounts of debris exploded outwards.
Xu Mengfei held Onikiri horizontally in front of him. The next instant, a large amount of purple smoke coiled around his body.
The purple smoke was eerie and alluring, exuding a strong sense of death and malevolence.
Soon, within the purple smoke, a colossal demon phantom, three to four meters tall, emerged, its ghostly claws reaching forward.
*Boom!*
The demon's phantom collided with the thunder dragon. Then, the ground beneath them let out a deafening roar, and a section of the ground directly caved in.
Countless cracks spread outwards. A fire hydrant's water pipe burst, and a large gush of water sprayed out.
"Got some power!" Bai Ye remarked, "But not much."
*Sizzle!*
The moment Bai Ye spoke, he spread his hands to the sides.
A torrent of electricity rose from his palms. The electricity on the left formed a thunderbird, while the electricity on the right formed a thunder beast. Without needing Bai Ye's command, they leaped forward the instant they took shape.
The thunderbird spread its wings in the air, unleashing a rain of electrical arcs downwards. Upon hitting the ground, they continuously shattered the earth, emitting loud noises.
The thunder beast attacked from behind, suddenly opening its gaping maw and biting into the waist of the demon phantom.
The demon phantom roared silently, its face contorted in pain.
However, the demon was ferocious. After a moment of pain, it braced itself against the thunder dragon with one hand and grabbed the thunder beast by the neck with the other, lifting the beast into the air.
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