Chapter 397: Chapter 400: Killing Intent Erupts

Just as Wang Cai was setting up the Array, Mu Can was attacked twice more. With each attack, the Shadow Demon Beast left a new wound on Mu Can’s body. Although Mu Can wanted to fight back, he was desperately restraining himself.

The Shadow Demon Beast didn’t know Mu Can’s thoughts, but it could sense that Mu Can didn’t dare to fight back for some reason. This discovery thrilled the Shadow Demon Beast; nothing was more exhilarating than having a living target in front of it.

What it didn’t realize was that as it indulged in the pleasure of attacking Mu Can at will, and savored the remnants of Mu Can’s flesh on its claws, a net was slowly enveloping it. When the net was finally drawn tight, it would spell disaster for the beast.

Now, the Shadow Demon Beast was already too attracted by Mu Can’s flesh, full of Life Spiritual Power, having lost the usual warnings. The key to dealing with a Shadow Demon Beast is to prevent its escape. These cunning creatures would flee with their exceptional speed at the first sign of trouble, and it’s unknown how many Challengers in the Supreme Interface have failed because of their escape.

“Done yet? I can hardly hold back from killing it.” Mu Can looked at the bloodstains on his chest. Even though he didn’t fight back, the Shadow Demon Beast retained some rationality, leaving superficial wounds on him before moving aside, apparently intending to slowly kill Mu Can.

“It’s ready.” Wang Cai swiftly completed the Big Formation. The Shadow Demon Beast had no idea that a trap designed specifically for it was quietly laid out. To the beast, all it could see was the flesh and blood on Mu Can.

Perhaps due to the Life Spiritual Power within his body, the allure of Mu Can’s flesh was indescribable for the Shadow Demon Beast, even evoking an instinctual flutter within it—an opportunity for a breakthrough. Under such circumstances, unless Mu Can displayed overwhelming strength, the Shadow Demon Beast would not choose to leave.

A Blood Meal that could enhance its own power was not commonly found.

“Heh.” Mu Can glanced at the wounds on his body. Under the influence of the Life Spiritual Power within him, the bleeding wound on his chest was beginning to heal slowly. It seemed it wouldn’t take long to fully recover. A cold smirk appeared on Mu Can’s face. Those who knew him would realize that Mu Can was very angry.

It had been a long time since Mu Can had suffered such injuries, and these wounds were not just physical—they were an insult. The Shadow Demon Beast’s actions had completely reduced Mu Can to mere prey.

Squeak!

A squeak, like that of a mouse, rang out as the Shadow Demon Beast launched another attack on Mu Can, targeting the same spot on his chest. It had discovered that the flesh there, rich in Life Spiritual Power, was probably also due to the Life Spiritual Power repairing the wounds.

“Bring it on.” A bloodthirsty smile appeared on Mu Can’s lips. Having endured for so long, merely being beaten without fighting back was not in Mu Can’s nature. Now that Wang Cai’s Big Formation was in place, Mu Can had no more worries.

“Burn!” At the moment of being attacked, Mu Can slowly closed his eyes. After closing his eyes, Spiritual Power surged through his body, with Fire Attribute Spiritual Power bursting out. Beneath Mu Can’s feet formed a massive lotus, with Mu Can standing at its heart.

The Shadow Demon Beast instinctively sensed a threat, but since it had already launched the attack, it understood the principle that a bow drawn could not be unshot. Moreover, Mu Can’s flesh was too tempting, so despite some unease, the Shadow Demon Beast didn’t choose to retreat. Instead, it gritted its teeth and directly attacked Mu Can within the heart of the lotus.

Squeak!

A sharp scream rang out again, and from the Shadow Demon Beast in the sky, several shadows split off, which upon closer examination, turned out to be individual Shadow Demon Beasts. It seems that the Shadow Demon Beast, feeling threatened by Mu Can, chose to use its innate ability to split and share the threat.

Although Mu Can was currently closing his eyes, the Fire Attribute Spiritual Power swirling around him allowed him to clearly perceive the changes in his surroundings. It could be said that with his eyes closed, Mu Can, through the effect of this giant Fire Lotus, had greatly enhanced his perceptive abilities.

“Bring it on.” In Mu Can’s perception, a total of nine figures had attacked him, but with Wang Cai’s Big Formation in place, Mu Can had no concerns at all. Abruptly, he opened his eyes, and seeing the little paw that was about to touch his throat, he grinned and the long-suppressed killing intent was completely unleashed at this moment.

Boom!

A loud bang resounded, and the fire lotus at Mu Can’s feet burst open violently, engulfing the area of several dozen meters around Mu Can in a sea of flames. The flames not only surrounded Mu Can but also enveloped the nine figures of the Shadow Demon Beast.

This strike had been planned by Mu Can from the beginning, just waiting for Wang Cai to complete the Array before launching it, and it was definitely not that simple.

The flames had not yet subsided when the Ice Attribute Spiritual Power surged out from Mu Can, the temperature around him dropped sharply, even snow began to appear directly, and slowly fell onto the flames. Instead of extinguishing the fire, it intensified with a loud bang.

A miserable cry came from within the flames, the Shadow Demon Beast let out a painful scream after being attacked.

A dark shadow scrambled wildly within the flames, but every time it reached the edge of the flames, it seemed as if it hit a barrier, completely unable to escape the range of the fire.

“Thinking of running now? Too late.” Mu Can stood calmly in the middle, watching the frenzied dark shadow, and spoke lightly, confident in his strategy. He and Wang Cai had been setting up the entire time, with the earlier Mu Can serving as bait to keep the Shadow Demon Beast engaged.

The crucial part was whether Wang Cai could set up the Big Formation without alerting the Shadow Demon Beast, but fortunately, Wang Cai had succeeded.

Thus, Mu Can was now in an unassailable position.

The Shadow Demon Beast’s Attack Power and defensive power were negligible compared to its speed and couldn’t even compare with the Frost Giant Bear from the earlier Heavenly Pillar.

However, if the Shadow Demon Beast and the Frost Giant Bear were put together, the one that would ultimately survive would surely be the Shadow Demon Beast.

With its speed, the Frost Giant Bear couldn’t catch its attacks at all and would ultimately be slowly boiled like a frog in warm water, slowly cooked to death.