Chapter 123: Light Attribute

Chapter 123: Chapter 123: Light Attribute

Facing the Heaven-Shattering Demon Flame Palm, Ouyang Bing had no power to resist whatsoever. He was instantly turned to ash, and the giant flame palm even slammed an enormous, deep crater into the ground beneath him.

The surrounding crowd was completely dumbfounded, their minds going blank.

"Good heavens, how can such a powerful technique exist in this world!"

"That Yi Xiaoyao... he actually killed Ouyang Bing in a single blow! It’s unbelievable!"

"What?! Ouyang Bing’s defense was supposed to withstand any attack below the Golden Core Fifth Realm, and it was broken just like that!"

"This Yi Xiaoyao is just too terrifying. I think we should get out of here, fast!"

Everyone had originally thought Yi Xiaoyao’s appearance was a suicidal act. Only now did they realize that he was fully capable of giving everyone present the same fate as Ouyang Bing and his men.

The crowd had planned to wait and reap the spoils, snatching the Secret Treasures Yi Xiaoyao had obtained in the Great Demon Ancient Tomb. Now, however, they didn’t dare even entertain the thought. As if they had just seen a devil, they all wanted to flee this place of conflict immediately, lest they be targeted by Yi Xiaoyao.

Just as the crowd was about to flee,

BOOM!

The giant flame palm suddenly exploded, tearing apart the space within a thousand-foot radius. Countless spatial rifts spread out toward the crowd like a network of black spiderwebs.

"AHHH!!!"

"Run!!!"

The surrounding crowd, their faces pale with fright, scattered and fled for their lives. Fortunately, the spatial rifts hadn’t been targeted at them, but a few who were too slow were still sucked directly into them.

At that moment, a holy white shield suddenly enveloped Yi Xiaoyao, blocking the spreading spatial rifts for him.

"It seems this technique is truly powerful."

Yun Mengling came to Yi Xiaoyao’s side, a hint of shock in her gaze as she spoke.

Yi Xiaoyao gave a faint, satisfied smile. "Mm, it’s not bad at all."

As expected of an Earth Tier Demon Technique, the Heaven-Shattering Demon Flame Palm was terrifyingly powerful, even though Yi Xiaoyao had yet to refine the Demon Fire and had only reached the Minor Success stage.

The power of the Minor Success stage spoke for itself. The phantom shield formed by Ouyang Bing’s Profound Turtle Ice Spirit Armor, said to be capable of blocking any attack below the Golden Core Fifth Realm, hadn’t lasted a single breath against the Heaven-Shattering Demon Flame Palm.

This meant that Yi Xiaoyao, currently at the Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer, could contend with a Golden Core Fourth Realm expert using this one technique.

However, that was only in an ideal scenario. In reality, it was nearly impossible.

This was because the Heaven-Shattering Demon Flame Palm had a major drawback: it consumed an immense amount of Spiritual Power, making it impossible to use continuously in battle.

At this moment, Yi Xiaoyao’s Spiritual Power was almost completely depleted.

He immediately ate a Hidden Spirit Fruit to recover his Spiritual Power and asked Yun Mengling, "Miss Yun, I imagine the Celestial Demon Sacred Body that the Senior Great Demon gave you is also quite powerful, isn’t it?"

Yun Mengling’s lovely eyes shifted. She thought for a moment before replying, "If I relied on the Celestial Demon Sacred Body and my own defensive techniques, I should be able to take that palm strike of yours without too much trouble."

Yi Xiaoyao was startled. ’Yun Mengling can actually take a Heaven-Shattering Demon Flame Palm?’ It was a testament to how powerful the defense of the Celestial Demon Sacred Body was.

Moreover, after spending this time with her, Yi Xiaoyao had come to understand Yun Mengling’s abilities. Even without the Celestial Demon Sacred Body, her defense was still astonishing.

"Miss Yun, could your Talent Attribute be the Light Attribute?" Yi Xiaoyao asked thoughtfully.

Yun Mengling nodded. Her Attribute was indeed the incredibly rare Light Attribute, which possessed extremely strong defensive power. This was evident from the techniques she used.

"Well, well, well, the two lovebirds are so engrossed in your chat that you’ve forgotten all about us, hmm?" Luo Yi’s voice drifted over.

Yi Xiaoyao turned to look. Although Luo Yi was still injured, her usual smiling, teasing expression had returned to her face as she watched him and Yun Mengling.

"Senior Sister, my apologies. I forgot you two were still injured," Yi Xiaoyao said with an apologetic smile, quickly walking over.

Yun Mengling’s face turned crimson at Luo Yi’s "lovebirds" comment. But she also understood that she had been thoughtless, so she immediately took out a few Healing Elixirs and handed them to Han Xiao and Luo Yi.

After taking the Elixir, some color returned to Luo Yi’s face. She smiled at Yi Xiaoyao. "Junior Brother, you’re not going to blame your Senior Sister for interrupting you two lovebirds, are you?"

Then, Luo Yi gave Yun Mengling another meaningful look, causing the latter’s pretty face to turn an even deeper shade of red. She shot an indignant glare at Yi Xiaoyao.

Yi Xiaoyao could only give a helpless smile. "Senior Sister, please don’t talk nonsense. Miss Yun and I..."

Before he could finish, Luo Yi interrupted him with a laugh. "No need to explain. The way you two look at each other tells me everything."

Luo Yi wasn’t wrong. Ever since they signed the Soul Contract in the Great Demon Ancient Tomb, a subtle change had indeed occurred between Yi Xiaoyao and Yun Mengling, though they themselves were not yet aware of it.

Suddenly, Han Xiao, who was at the side, couldn’t help but let out a groan of pain.

"Han Xiao!" Yi Xiaoyao’s expression changed. He rushed to Han Xiao’s side and knelt, asking with concern, "Your arm..."

Han Xiao had lost an arm and an excessive amount of blood. His face was deathly pale.

"I’m fine. What’s a small injury like this? I’ve already taken Miss Yun’s Elixir. Thank you, Junior Brother Xiaoyao."

Han Xiao looked at Yi Xiaoyao gratefully and managed a weak smile. If Yi Xiaoyao hadn’t appeared in time, he would probably be dead by now.

Looking at the bloody stump of Han Xiao’s arm, the anger in Yi Xiaoyao’s heart flared up once more.

He suddenly remembered that of the people from the Cloud Transformation Sect, there was still one he hadn’t killed: Xuanqi, the very culprit who had cut off Han Xiao’s arm.

At this moment, Xuanqi was still bound by Yun Mengling’s Holy Light, lying on the ground like a worm.

He was so terrified that his body had gone limp, and he lay there trembling like a puddle of mud.

"I’m begging you, just kill me!" Xuanqi cried out when he saw Yi Xiaoyao look over at him.

He had witnessed Yi Xiaoyao exterminate the three members of his Cloud Transformation Sect, especially the scene where he had brutally dismembered Xuanwu and Xuan Liu. Fearing the same fate, he wished for nothing more than a quick and clean death.

"Hmph! You want a quick death? In your dreams!"

Yi Xiaoyao snorted coldly. He stomped down, crushing the man’s crotch, then proceeded to crush the bones from his fingers up to his arm, one by one...

Under such torture, Xuanqi let out a series of bloodcurdling screams that were utterly horrifying.

But to the ears of Yi Xiaoyao and his three companions, they sounded as sweet as music.

Although Han Xiao was extremely weak, seeing the man who had cut off his arm in such a miserable state made him laugh with sheer delight.

Luo Yi giggled as well. Scenes of Yi Xiaoyao from the moment he appeared flashed through her mind. ’It feels so good to be protected like this.’ Even though he was just her junior brother, she genuinely liked him from the bottom of her heart.

Of course, it wasn’t romantic love, but a different, indescribable kind of affection.

As for Yun Mengling, her beautiful eyes rested quietly on Yi Xiaoyao’s profile. ’This young man in my eyes... even though his methods against his enemies are cruel and ruthless, I can’t bring myself to feel even the slightest bit of disgust.’

’Because to his own people, Yi Xiaoyao is so deeply loyal and righteous.’

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