CHAPTER 1179: CHAPTER 1178: RECKLESS DETERMINATION

The last to take the stage from the Demon Clan Alliance was Hei Fu.

This was unexpected, yet understandable; there was no exchange possible, for the owner of the goods was the opponent.

A Winged Snake’s true form coiled in the air, this was Hei Fu’s real shape. Why it, among the four, was chosen to fight was not only because its strength was second to only Mao Rixing, but also due to its steady temperament, capable of advance and retreat, far better than Kui Lang’s recklessness and Jing An’s hesitation.

Most importantly, it was not afraid of fire.

The full name of the Winged Snake is actually the Winged Fire Snake. Fire is its innate divine skill; it’s unafraid of Yin Phosphorus Fire, allowing it to be more composed in battle, unlike the previous monsters who were chased like dogs trying to dodge the fire, most of them losing because of this.

Nineteenth Aunt adopted the same tactic as before, issuing a barrage of feathered fire arrows while on the move, enveloping the area with thousands of arrows, creating a feeling of no escape.

This sensation was somewhat similar to the flying sword, but lacked an arrow transformation, as Nineteenth Aunt herself stated, if she were to achieve the Nascent Soul realm, she would gain a certain transformative ability.

However, this time her Yin Phosphorus Feathered Arrows met a match, Hei Fu was indifferent to the arrows, when Phosphorus Fire posed no threat to it, the power of the arrows themselves was limited, insufficient to harm its resilient body.

"To come and not reciprocate is impolite!"

Hei Fu sneered, advancing towards the arrows, its serpent mouth opened, emitting a bright fire breath, a rare Three Jiao Yin Fire, sharing fire properties with Yin Phosphorus Fire yet superior in quality. Hence, it ignored the Yin Phosphorus Feathered Arrows.

It was unconcerned, but Nineteenth Aunt was a bit flustered; she could disregard the Three Jiao Yin Fire, but the two pulling beasts couldn’t; it wasn’t their strength that mattered, but the fact they couldn’t act like normal cultivators. The two zombies had to appear like zombies, not too special.

All they could do was rely on speed to evade. In this clash, her previously devastating tactic was turned against her, making her the one floundering.

Hei Fu’s strategy was very targeted, a result of discussions among them below, targeting not Nineteenth Aunt herself, but her two human thralls.

Nineteenth Aunt felt frustrated, relying on Tan Xiao to control the movement. No matter how synchronized, it could never truly replace herself; so she unhesitatingly leaped off the Luan carriage, her wings flapping, arriving close to Hei Fu, clawing and pecking, fully adopting the Winged Demon’s fighting style, which was actually also the way of the Ancient Holy Beasts.

Hei Fu remained unshaken in face of peril, as for close combat, was its Winged Snake bloodline afraid of anyone? Moreover, its Nascent Soul body was stronger than Golden Core, unafraid of close combat, with claws flashing like lightning, and its body coiling like chains, both parties entwined in midair in fierce combat.

After dozens of breaths, they suddenly separated, the Winged Snake’s body marked with white streaks, yet merely flesh wounds; but Nineteenth Aunt suffered more, feathers flying and scattering in the air.

Differences in realm aren’t always compensable by bloodline alone.

Nineteenth Aunt leaped back, her breath slightly disordered, "This guy’s body is slippery and stinky, so annoying..."

Hou Niao and Mingzi exchanged a glance, sharing a bitter smile, thinking it was just a little girl’s tantrum, whatever about the stink, it’s just that she couldn’t beat it.

Nineteenth Aunt possessed the Mysterious Light Peacock Feather Skill, truly her trump card, yet in the current situation, once revealed, her Holy Beast identity would be exposed, and who knew what complications might arise?

She didn’t want to do this from the start, saying this now was just shifting the trouble irresponsibly to the two of them; she was here to play, while they were on a task, naturally.

The Luan carriage traversed above Minggu Mountain, trying to maintain distance, while the two zombies engaged in an argument.

"Given the current circumstances, long-range attacks are useless, we three must join hands. Nineteenth Aunt distracts it, while you and I leap in and destroy its inner secrets!" Tan Xiao’s method was practical, as their abilities couldn’t be showcased in long-range, they could only get close and throw punches, blending some Dao Realm elements.

But Hou Niao disagreed, "Hold on, I feel something’s off, this might be a trap..."

Tan Xiao pressed, "What are you afraid of?"

Hou Niao snapped, "I’m in charge here!"

He was truly afraid, not for his own sake, but for fear of getting his friends stuck here; if rescuing one friend meant losing two more, it would be a loss.

Everything remained calm, but the more tranquil it was, the more vigilant he became. Understanding the cunning and craft of Outer Space visitors, like Zhi Xuan, Jue Mingzi, Tianfeng, and others, all wise and skilled, he wasn’t at all confident of victory. So how weak could these fiendish Outer Space monsters be?

For instance, the Taji in that ghostly sheep’s eyes, he wasn’t confident of resisting it; its defeat was merely a result of falling into Daoists’ trap and being ganged up on.

Also, those few Daoists within the jellyfish could appear all at once, likely from the Taiching lineage, these people weren’t friendly to him.

He believed one thing, since he could easily see through these Daoists’ movements, it made no sense for these Daoists not to see through their minor secrets?

What were they waiting for?

Hou Niao reminded himself, now is not the time to seek glory, he wasn’t alone, but had two friends far less powerful than him!

"Nineteenth Aunt, we are preparing to retreat."

Nineteenth Aunt was displeased, "Why? We haven’t lost yet! Both you and Tan Xiao haven’t even made a move, and my Mysterious Light Peacock Feather Skill also remains unused, wouldn’t it be a waste to concede now?"

Tan Xiao also opposed, "It’s this python that harmed my junior sister, the opportunity is right here, where else will we find it next time?"

Hou Niao, "..."

He was somewhat hasty, originally intending to advise them to temporarily endure, yet he didn’t consider others’ feelings; he only thought about the bigger picture, believing the whether the Demon Clan formed an alliance wasn’t as important, but some things weren’t as simple as he imagined.

Everyone has their own pride, their own pursuits; Nineteenth Aunt for the undefeated spirit of the Ancient Holy Beasts, Tan Xiao came for revenge, facing a powerful enemy, how could they easily give up? Where to seek another chance?

He couldn’t explain his desire to infiltrate the Demon Nest alone and capture Hei Fu; saying so would wound their pride.

Nineteenth Aunt persisted, "Let’s try again, this time I will drive the carriage to ram, you seize the opportunity to slightly restrain it, let’s see if I can use the Inner Secret Mysterious Light to brush away its divine skill."

Hou Niao reluctantly agreed, under such circumstances, constant quarreling was the least appropriate.

The three reached an agreement, deciding to take a bit of risk, revealing some of their skills...

Nineteenth Aunt tugged the silk reins, directing the Luan carriage to charge straight at Hei Fu, implying an unwillingness to relent until life and death were decided.

Hei Fu’s body expanded dramatically, divine skills and Dharma Form displayed, showing no fear.

Yet beneath its directly opposed appearance, it subtly cast an unobtrusive starlight...