Chapter 1035: Chapter 916: On the Brink of Life and Death
No matter who the cultivator is, as long as they reach the Early-Stage War God Realm, after their True Qi transforms into Gang Qi, they can burn the essence of Gang Qi to unleash combat power far surpassing their usual capabilities.
However, the disadvantages of doing this are also apparent. After burning the essence of Gang Qi, one will suffer severe damage to their Primordial Qi, requiring a long time and effort to replenish the lost Gang Qi essence, and they might even fall from their realm!
In severe cases, just like Chu Xuanji before, they might fall from their original realm, nearly becoming a cripple. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, cultivators are unwilling to burn the essence of Gang Qi.
But now, Lv Yuan and the others have no choice. If they don’t desperately burn the essence of Gang Qi, not only will they fail to hold back this top-level War God-level mutant beast, they won’t even be able to escape.
Because they are all injured, in this situation, they have no choice but to fight desperately. Otherwise, not only will they die, but their heirs will also not be spared; the human cultivators coming this time may not have any chance of returning alive.
After the three burned the essence of Gang Qi, their combat power soared dramatically, reaching the peak of the High-level War God Realm, making even the top-level War God-level mutant beast have to treat them seriously.
“It’s useless. No matter what you do, you cannot change the outcome. You must die. All humans must die!”
The top-level War God-level mutant beast looked at the three with contempt, not in a hurry, leisurely watching them as if it didn’t care about their burning of Gang Qi essence at all.
Just like human cultivators, mutant beasts have similar power initially, but as they progress, advancing becomes more difficult, and the gaps between each realm become more significant.
A dozen Early-Stage War God Realm cultivators could easily overwhelm a Mid-stage War God Realm cultivator, but a dozen Mid-stage War God Realm cultivators would find it challenging to overwhelm a High-level War God Realm cultivator.
At the same realm level, the power of mutant beasts is slightly stronger than that of humans, not only because their bodies are more formidable but also because they usually possess innate martial techniques.
In terms of quality, innate martial techniques are undoubtedly more potent than any acquired martial arts. This is the difference between innate and acquired, and except for some exceptionally talented cultivators, very few can break this rule.
A top-level War God-level mutant beast, even if it has just successfully advanced, can easily overwhelm seven or eight peak High-level War God Realm human cultivators.
Therefore, this mutant beast is not worried at all; even if Lv Yuan and the others burn the essence of Gang Qi, they are still not its match.
Lv Yuan and the others are naturally aware of this fact, but they have no other choice. They can only valiantly attempt, even if ultimately defeated, at least winning time for Lv Zhan and the others to escape.
The three exchanged glances and decisively launched their attack. Burning the essence of Gang Qi cannot be sustained for long, so while they are at their strongest, if they can severely injure this mutant beast, it would be best.
“Halberd, come!”
With a loud shout, Lv Yuan’s Gang Qi surged, emitting a suction force. The black halberd that was thrown flew up from the ground, landing in his hand as if it were a sentient being.
Ye Feng and Wushan also launched their attacks decisively, unleashing the strongest attack power they had ever achieved by burning the essence of Gang Qi.
Whish!
The big halberd in Lv Yuan’s hand shot out sharp spear radiance, sweeping and cleaving madly toward the top-level War God-level mutant beast’s body.
At this moment, he was recklessly driving his Gang Qi, not caring for defense, only seeking to injure the enemy, adopting a style that ignored his own life and death.
Ye Feng also went all out, the Short Knife in his hand like a viper’s tongue, hidden in his sleeve, ready to deliver a fatal blow to the opponent at any time.
Wushan was even more forcefully channeling his magic power, creating a terrifying illusion realm to interfere with the top-level War God-level mutant beast.
Illusion techniques can directly affect the opponent’s consciousness. The top-level War God-level mutant beast, being as intelligent as humans, cannot fully immune to illusion attacks.
The three of them were all in mid-air, surrounding the mutant beast in a triangular formation, their storm of attacks raining down on the mutant beast’s body.
“I said, you all must die, starting with you three!”
The top-level War God-level mutant beast was enraged. These three human cultivators were utterly reckless. Clearly, there was a realm difference, yet they dared to charge at it heedlessly.
“Roar…”
The top-level War God-level mutant beast roared, the skies and clouds changing color, its body enveloped in a faint black glow, its protective Gang Qi bearing the brunt of the attacks.
Meanwhile, it launched a fierce counterattack!
Its first move was to strike at Wushan!
Because Wushan was genuinely annoying—it couldn’t cause much damage with illusion attacks, but it affected its overall judgment of the situation. Moreover, it had discerned that among the three, Wushan was the weakest, even after burning the essence of Gang Qi.
What Wushan burned wasn’t Gang Qi essence; he was a magician and could only burn magic power essence to strengthen his illusion techniques.
“Puff!”
The top-level War God-level mutant beast went into a frenzy, striking Wushan away with a paw, leaving a clear paw print on his chest, crushing his ribs and nearly shattering his heart.
Wushan’s body was nearly shattered, bloodstained, falling from the sky like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground, suffering unimaginable trauma, utterly losing combat power!
“Wushan…”
Lv Yuan and Ye Feng cried out simultaneously, unsure if Wushan was dead or alive, their hearts deeply shaken. Their attacks had almost no threat to the top-level War God-level mutant beast, but it managed to severely injure Wushan with a single strike.
The once-burning essence of his magic power also ceased due to Wushan’s unconsciousness. At this time, he was barely breathing, on the verge of death at any moment.
Whish!
Ye Feng’s eyes turned red, throwing his ever-present Short Knife with a flick of his hand, directly aiming for the beast’s throat. No matter what creature, the throat is always one of the most lethal areas.
At the same time, Ye Feng charged forward, turning his hand into a blade, releasing blade-like rays with both hands to disrupt the top-level War God-level mutant beast’s vision.
Swoosh!
Lv Yuan coordinated with him very well, the Big Halberd bringing down an unstoppable momentum, fiercely chopping towards the horn on the beast’s head.
“Hmph!”
The beast let out a cold snort, swatting Ye Feng’s Flying Knife away with a paw, simultaneously spitting a mouthful of Innate Gang Qi, transforming into a blade, slicing toward Ye Feng.
Boom boom boom…
A burst of explosive thunderous sound, Ye Feng’s hands were hit by a long knife formed by Innate Gang Qi, immediately shattering his hands, blood mist filled the air.
“Ah…”
Ye Feng let out a miserable scream, his Gang Qi paused inside his body, and he uncontrollably fell from the sky. The long knife formed by Innate Gang Qi not only shattered his hands but also left a long knife wound on his chest, and blood instantly stained his chest clothes red.
“Plop!”
Ye Feng fell hard to the ground, his eyes rolled white, and he fell unconscious. The wound on his chest was shaken, widening further so that the internal organs were almost visible.
“Ye Feng…”
Lv Yuan let out a sorrowful cry, his eyes blood-red as he stared at the mutant beast in front of him, shouting wildly, “I’ll fight you to the death!”
“You’re not capable. Earlier, with three of you, you still weren’t my match, and now it’s just you left. Do you think you still have hope?”
Top-level War God-level mutant beast leisurely said, not regarding Lv Yuan at all. In its view, Lv Yuan and the others were seeking death. Even if they could delay it for a while, what difference did it make? None of those people were its match, catching up to them sooner or later would yield the same result.
“I admit you’re strong, but even if I die, I’ll make you understand that humans cannot be bullied!”
Lv Yuan discarded the Big Halberd, and with both hands, he fiercely struck several crucial acupoints on his body, his aura abruptly strengthening again.
“Oh! What kind of move is this? Self-mutilation?”
The top-level War God-level mutant beast curiously watched Lv Yuan, surprised that he was hitting himself. Could it be that he was so desperate that he went insane?
However, it quickly realized something was wrong. As Lv Yuan kept hitting himself, he continuously spat out fresh blood, but his aura grew increasingly stronger.
At the brink of life and death, Lv Yuan executed the Lv Family’s forbidden secret technique!
This is a domineering secret technique that stimulates one’s potential by slapping important acupoints in a specific sequence with varying hand power.
Once this secret technique is used, potential can be prematurely unleashed, but the user may halt progress permanently, with cultivation forever stagnating at this realm, making further advancement in life difficult.
If it weren’t for the critical situation, Lv Yuan would never resort to using this secret technique!
“It’s over! No matter how much you struggle futilely, it won’t change the outcome, only increase your suffering!”
The top-level War God-level mutant beast’s eyes flashed with a sharp glint, its unicorn on the forehead flickered with black light, instantly emitting a ray that shot towards Lv Yuan’s forehead.
“Come on!”
Lv Yuan let out a wild roar, his right hand swung out, transforming into a Big Spear, firing a chilling Qi Ray enveloped in blazing flames, engulfing the ray completely, burning it into nothingness.
The top-level War God-level mutant beast roared and charged straight at Lv Yuan, relying on its amazing defense, it wasn’t afraid of Lv Yuan’s desperate fight.
“Die!!”
Lv Yuan let out a wild roar, both fists punched out, two blazing Punch Rays fiercely met the mutant beast.
At this moment, Lv Yuan unleashed his abilities to their fullest. If he lost now, he could only leave it to fate.
The top-level War God-level mutant beast stood upright, its front claws shot out ten claw lights to meet Lv Yuan’s Punch Rays, and simultaneously, its forehead split open, releasing a beam from within.
Boom!
This beam collided with the Qi Ray shot by Lv Yuan, instantly resulting in a loud explosion, dispersing Lv Yuan’s Gang Qi completely.
Meanwhile, the top-level War God-level mutant beast reached Lv Yuan, crashing directly into him.
Bam!
Lv Yuan couldn’t dodge in time, instantly being knocked flying, his bones exploding with sound, several chest and rib bones were broken, the intense pain making his vision go dark, almost following in the footsteps of Ye Feng and Wushan.
“I said, everyone must die…”
The top-level War God-level mutant beast slowly descended from the air, closing in on Lv Yuan step by step.
“You’re the one who must die!!”
Just as the top-level War God-level mutant beast finished speaking, a furious shout erupted.
Hmm?
Feeling startled, the top-level War God-level mutant beast turned to look at the Nine Heavens Mysterious Crown.
Under its gaze, the Golden Crown suddenly vanished, replaced by the figure of Ye Fan.
At this moment, his aura surged, and he exuded an icy killing intent!
That killing intent swept towards the top-level War God-level mutant beast like a tide!
“You… you actually broke through?!”
Feeling the aura of the High-level War God Realm emanating from Ye Fan, the top-level War God-level mutant beast was taken aback!
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