dognovel Chapter 364 Arrival
Chapter 364 Arrival
He knew that the monster before him was not only the embodiment of power, but also the manipulator of the void fog. As long as it existed, the team could not completely escape the fog's clutches.
"Since that's the case, then we have no choice but to fight!" Ye Ming muttered to himself, his spiritual power surging wildly within him, the runes on his longsword shining even brighter, and the faint sound of a sword's cry could even be heard.
He suddenly stepped into the void, his figure transforming into a streak of light once more, heading straight for the Void Scale Beast's chest. This time, he didn't choose to test the waters, but went all out. Wherever his sword light passed, even the surrounding mist was cleaved open, revealing a brief vacuum passage.
The Void Scale Beast clearly sensed the threat. It roared and opened its massive maw, filled with sharp teeth. A ball of black energy quickly condensed and spewed towards Ye Ming.
This energy sphere was like a falling meteorite, distorting space wherever it passed and carrying a suffocating aura of destruction.
Ye Ming did not back down. His eyes were fixed on the energy ball. He swung his longsword suddenly, and the sword light turned into a huge arc slash, colliding head-on with the energy ball!
"boom--!"
A tremendous explosion resounded through the sky, and the shockwave swept out like a hurricane, instantly dispersing the surrounding fog and revealing a brief clear sky.
Ye Ming was thrown back dozens of feet by the shockwave, but he managed to steady himself and kept his gaze fixed on the Void Scale Beast.
The Void Scale Beast was also in bad shape; a deep gash was cleaved open in its chest by the sword energy, and dark blood flowed from the wound, emitting a corrosive aura.
However, this injury was not fatal to its massive body; instead, it fueled its even greater rage.
"This is really troublesome..." Ye Ming breathed heavily. He had already used up most of his spiritual energy, but he knew it was far from enough. He had to hold off this monster and buy enough time for the team.
Just then, he suddenly heard a faint buzzing sound in his ear.
Ye Ming was taken aback, then realized that this was the signal from the team's communication talisman. He quickly took out a faintly glowing rune stone from his pocket and infused it with spiritual power.
"Captain, we've successfully broken through and are speeding towards the core area of the Sky Island!" The adjutant's voice came from the runestone, tinged with excitement and unease. "But... are you alright?"
Ye Ming's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile: "Very good, you can continue forward without looking back. I will find a way to get rid of this guy."
"But--"
"No buts!" Ye Ming's voice suddenly became stern. "Remember, our mission is the core area of the Sky Island. No one is allowed to return without authorization! This is an order!"
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the rune stone, before the adjutant finally responded in a low voice: "...Understood, Captain. You must come back alive!"
Ye Ming put away the rune stone, took a deep breath, and turned his gaze back to the Void Scale Beast. He knew that he probably wouldn't be able to escape unscathed in the upcoming battle. But if he could severely injure this monster here, even at the cost of his life, it would be worth it.
"Come on, the final battle!" Ye Ming roared, his spiritual power erupting completely. The runes on his longsword shone brightly, and a faint phantom appeared—a divine dragon coiling upwards, radiating unparalleled pressure.
"Dragon Roar Sword Technique - Final Move!"
Ye Ming's figure transformed into a shooting star, hurtling straight towards the Void Scaled Beast's head. The Void Scaled Beast also let out a deafening roar, its massive tail and sharp claws lashing out at Ye Ming simultaneously, attempting to tear him to shreds.
Just as the two were about to collide, a dazzling light burst forth from Ye Ming's sword, enveloping the entire battlefield.
"boom--!"
A tremendous roar echoed through the heavens and earth, abruptly silencing the Void Scale Beast's furious howl. Its massive body was pierced by the sword light, leaving a gaping hole in its chest. The ghostly flames burning in its eyes gradually died down, and it finally collapsed helplessly to the ground.
Ye Ming's figure also fell from mid-air. His armor was shattered, his body was covered in blood, and the long sword in his hand was broken, but there was a satisfied smile on his lips.
Ye Ming dragged his battered body out step by step from the void fog.
The Voidscale Beast's corpse had long since fallen into the sea, its massive waves still churning in the distance. With the demise of that terrifying creature, the surrounding mist seemed to lose its rhythm, rapidly tearing apart and gradually dissipating.
He forced himself to steady himself, panting, gripping his broken longsword tightly. His steps were unsteady, but he gritted his teeth and continued forward. Blood seeped from his wound, soaking half of his armor, but he paid no heed.
In the distance, the formation could be vaguely seen being adjusted, and the wings of the flying beasts streaked across the sky, forming streaks of silver light.
Ye Ming looked up, immediately put away his broken longsword, gave the command, summoned the flying beast hiding nearby, and with a light step, used the last bit of spiritual power to fly up and chase after the main force.
"Captain!" The guard who first spotted him exclaimed in surprise. Several flying beasts quickly adjusted their direction and moved closer to him, protecting Ye Ming in the middle.
The adjutant, piloting a flying beast, flew through the crowd, anxiously looking at Ye Ming's armor, which was almost stained red with blood: "Captain!"
Ye Ming raised his hand to indicate that he was alright, and slowly moved to the nearest flying beast, finally managing to jump onto its back by pushing his mental limits.
After saying this, a trace of weariness finally appeared in his eyes. He leaned against the back of the ferocious beast and whispered, "Give me some time to heal... I must recover before entering the Sky Island."
The adjutant's expression was complex, clearly showing both admiration and worry: "Understood, Captain. You get some rest, leave the rest to us."
The flying beast carried Ye Ming slowly into the air, returning him to the center of the formation.
The protective pod was quickly opened, and Ye Ming sat cross-legged, removing his tattered armor to reveal blood-stained muscles and skin covered by cracked runes.
He gritted his teeth, took out a few pills from his pocket to restore his spiritual power and swallowed them directly. Then he quickly circulated his cultivation technique to guide the remaining spiritual power and medicinal power into his damaged meridians.
The dragon shadows around him still appeared faintly, which were the remaining will of his "Final Move". They were both a protective force and a heavy burden on Ye Ming.
As he focused on healing, the gaps between the runes were gradually filled with blue light, and his originally heavy breathing gradually returned to normal, though he still appeared weak.
"I'll rest for half an hour... Lieutenant Zhang, keep a close eye on the situation ahead." Even during a break from healing, Ye Ming still gave the instructions in a low voice. He knew that the crisis here had only just begun.
"Yes!" The adjutant suppressed his emotions, turned around and directed the troops to adjust their formation in preparation for entering the sky island.
Meanwhile, the team finally reached the outer edge of the Sky Island.