25. What Harm They’ve Caused!
“That Divine Phoenix Fox Demon bloodline is truly potent.”
Watching the assassins being swallowed by the wave of demonic beasts, Miss Gong clicked her tongue.
This girl wasn’t just capable of becoming the Empress; she could also command an army of demonic beasts.
Wow.
Imagine the Heartflame army, crimson-clad soldiers riding high-level demonic beasts, sweeping across the battlefield.
How cool.
Just then, the beasts, having dealt with the assassins, turned their attention towards her.
This made Gong Yiling’s hair stand on end. She quickly brushed off the dust and ran.
Soon, she saw the sorry state of Shangguan Qingyun and Young Master Xuli.
Despite their strength, they were outnumbered.
Even a human-shaped Gundam couldn’t withstand a barrage of attacks from unkillable enemies, especially attacks as disgusting as… well, you get the picture.
By the time she arrived, they were covered in wounds, their earlier arrogance gone.
To conserve energy, they could only ignore the less damaging attacks.
Like the demonic beast that urinated on them.
Not much damage, but incredibly insulting.
Being targeted by over a hundred beasts, they didn’t have the time to retaliate.
“As cultivators, disciples of the so-called descendant of the old sect, resorting to such despicable methods—”
Before Shangguan Qingyun could finish, three streams of urine hit him in the face, forcing him to dodge quickly.
The urine landed on Young Master Xuli instead.
“Shangguan Qingyun!”
“What does this have to do with me?”
They glared at each other, their friendship on the verge of collapse.
“If it weren’t for your invitation, would I be in this situation?”
Shangguan Qingyun sneered. “Xuli, you were the one who coveted the Flame King Soft Hedgehog Armor. Do you think I could have forced you otherwise?”
Young Master Xuli: “Isn’t this your fault for being overconfident? I shouldn’t have listened to you. The future ruler of the Heartflame Empire, being played by a few girls.”
“And who was the one demanding spoils earlier? You don’t deserve the title of First Young Master. You’re worse than a beggar.”
“Who are you calling a beggar!?”
They started arguing, leaving the surrounding beasts confused, unsure whether to attack or not.
Just as the beasts were about to resume their attack, an invisible wave of energy swept through the area.
This wave contained an unknown power, causing the beasts, previously focused on the two men, to become agitated.
And the one controlling the beasts also felt a sudden surge of fear.
This fear came from…
“Oh no.”
Lu Xinyao’s face paled. “It’s the Flame Python!”
“The Flame Python?” Qiu Shui was stunned. “We’re only at the outer edge of the central area. How could the Flame Python be here?”
“I don’t know…” Fear consumed Lu Xinyao’s courage, and she transformed into Little Heehee, instinctively looking in a certain direction.
They saw birds and beasts scattering, the poisonous mist churning and spreading towards them.
The sound of something large crashing through the trees echoed in the distance.
Gong Yiling also sensed its presence.
Not just the suffocating pressure from the energy wave, but also the long-awaited system notification.
“Notification: Congratulations! You have encountered the world boss, Calamity Heart Flame Python. Defeating this boss grants a large amount of world reputation, significantly increasing the influence of the Great One Engineering Sect and the host’s legitimacy.”
“I forgot what level it is.”
“Peak Heavenly Venerable.”
“Fuck that.”
Gong Yiling cursed, then rushed to the two girls, grabbing their arms and running.
“What are you waiting for? Run!”
But before they could get far, the two men, previously abandoned by the beasts, appeared before them.
“You want to fight? Fine.” Seeing their murderous intent, Gong Yiling said, “But first, tell me who I am.”
“I don’t care who you—”
“Boom!!!!”
Just as Shangguan Qingyun attacked, a cluster of Demonic Qiong Trees behind them exploded.
A giant shadow loomed in the purple mist, making the First Prince’s eyes widen in horror.
Young Master Xuli, about to use a technique, was suddenly slapped by the First Prince.
“Are you crazy, Shangguan Qingyun?”
“If you die here, remember to tell your master that you brought this upon yourself.”
Shangguan Qingyun glared at him, then sneered, activating a Flashbang Talisman, the same type Gong Yiling used.
But its purpose wasn’t to cover their escape, but to disorient Gong Yiling and the girls.
Yes.
When the blinding light subsided, the two men were gone.
And the Flame Python, previously at a distance, was now close enough for them to see its massive head.
What a peculiar creature.
“Those bastards,” Gong Yiling’s face darkened. “Not only did they run away, but they also trapped us here.”
“What should we do?” Qiu Shui asked anxiously.
Gong Yiling continued running, feeling the python closing in.
Finally, she took a deep breath and released their hands.
“You go.”
Her words shocked Qiu Shui and Little Heehee.
“You?”
“Big… Sister?”
“I was the one who brought you here. Now that we’ve encountered this thing, I have to ensure your safety. It’s my responsibility.”
She turned around, smiling and winking. “Besides, we can’t all stay here. Someone has to go and get help.”
“I’m staying!”
Little Heehee looked at Gong Yiling resolutely. “I won’t leave you alone.”
Turning her head, seeing the determination in the girl’s eyes, Gong Yiling seemed to understand.
Had she been recognized?
However…
“Qiu Shui,” Gong Yiling said in a commanding tone, “take her and leave. That’s an order.”
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