LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 191: Crushing the Azure Bull Python and Making Xiao Wu Sacrifice
Chapter 191: Crushing the Azure Bull Python and Making Xiao Wu Sacrifice
"So you have a suitable target?" Liu Erlong's eyes gleamed.
"Of course," Qin Xiao replied confidently.
"What kind of soul beast is it?"
"You'll know once you come with me," he said, taking Liu Erlong's hand and leading her deeper into the Star Dou Forest.
...
At the same time, deep within the Star Dou Forest, the Lake of Life remained as green and pristine as ever, resembling a beautiful gem.
"Xiao Wu..."
"What are you thinking about?"
At that moment, ripples appeared on the lake's surface, and a huge bull emerged from the water.
Undoubtedly, it was the Azure Bull Python, the overlord of the Star Dou Forest's depths.
On the shore, a young girl in a pink dress, Xiao Wu, had a dazed look in her eyes, which regained some clarity. "Da Ming, Little San hasn't come to see me for over a year. Do you think something has happened to him?"
Her voice was filled with worry.
"Hmph, that guy..."
The Azure Bull Python snorted in displeasure.
"I don't know if anything happened to him, but I know you're in trouble. You've been pining away for a year, and it's taken a toll on you."
Though his tone wasn't kind, anyone could tell he was worried about Xiao Wu.
"Da Ming, I'm fine..." Xiao Wu shook her head.
Da Ming spoke with frustration, "I really don't understand, what's so great about that human?
He hasn't come to see you in a year. He might have forgotten you already, enjoying himself somewhere else..."
Hearing this, Xiao Wu's body trembled, as if struck by lightning.
Her already pale face turned even whiter.
In truth, what Da Ming said was what she feared the most.
She had seen the human world and knew how colorful and tempting it was.
It was full of dazzling attractions.
"No, no, it can't be true," Xiao Wu kept shaking her head.
She couldn't accept this reality.
She didn't even dare to think about it, fearing she had been forgotten.
"Xiao Wu, forget about him..."
"Start a new life."
The Azure Bull Python didn't give up and continued to persuade her.
Xiao Wu covered her ears with her hands and rested her head on her knees.
"Sigh." The Azure Bull Python sighed heavily.
Just as it was about to say more, its expression changed.
A message had been conveyed to it through the forest's soul beasts.
"Intruders are here!"
It raised its massive head and looked in a certain direction.
A man was walking through the forest, holding a woman's hand, looking relaxed and carefree.
It seemed like a casual outing.
For heaven's sake, could they take this seriously? This is the core of the Star Dou Forest!
The Azure Bull Python was about to take action to teach them a lesson.
But then, it paused.
"Wait, this is the deep part of the Star Dou Forest. How could ordinary soul masters easily get here?"
"These two must be powerful soul masters!"
It became cautious.
Upon closer inspection, it was surprised to see that the man's face began to merge with a face in its memory.
Instantly, it felt a chill run down its spine.
"Qin Xiao, it's him! It's Qin Xiao!"
The Azure Bull Python was horrified.
It hadn't expected the demon Qin Xiao to appear.
"Xiao Wu, stop crying and hide quickly."
"Qin Xiao is here, I'll distract him!"
The Azure Bull Python hurriedly communicated to Xiao Wu.
Then it broke through the lake's surface, fully revealing its massive body to Qin Xiao.
Given the situation, it understood Qin Xiao's intentions.
He was undoubtedly here to hunt souls.
And the target was likely either it or Xiao Wu.
Or perhaps Qin Xiao wouldn't choose and would want both.
"Isn't it a bit late to leave now?"
From a distance, Qin Xiao's lips curled into a mocking smile.
The Azure Bull Python and Xiao Wu's reactions were slower than he expected.
Now that they were in his sight, how could he let them escape?
With a thought, Qin Xiao disappeared from his original position.
The next moment, he was floating above the Lake of Life.
Hovering above the Azure Bull Python's head.
"Azure Heavenly Thunder!"
The Azure Bull Python's eyes flashed with ferocity as it unleashed its most powerful attack.
No matter how strong Qin Xiao was, it couldn't just sit and wait for death.
It also needed to buy time for Xiao Wu.
Boom!
The powerful soul skill struck Qin Xiao.
However, this full-force attack, which could instantly kill an ordinary Titled Douluo, only made Qin Xiao sway slightly, without causing him any real harm.
"How is this possible... such a monster?"
The Azure Bull Python was shocked.
It knew Qin Xiao was strong, but this was ridiculous!
Blocking its strongest soul skill without even a scratch?
Brother, at least pretend to cough up some blood so I can feel a little better.
Undoubtedly, Qin Xiao's reaction made the Azure Bull Python feel that its centuries of cultivation had gone to waste.
It was utterly demoralizing.
"Since you attacked me, it's only polite to return the favor," Qin Xiao sneered, as his left arm began to glow, gathering a powerful soul force.
What a terrifying aura! The Azure Bull Python's pupils shrank, feeling a sense of alarm.
It knew very well that it couldn't withstand Qin Xiao's attack head-on.
"Dodge!"
That was its only thought.
But would Qin Xiao give it a chance?
The answer was no.
Qin Xiao's soul rings lit up, and he disappeared from his original position.
Instant teleportation!
A sense of dread filled the Azure Bull Python.
It couldn't see Qin Xiao, and he even vanished from its perception.
Swish.
The next second, the Azure Bull Python saw a blur, and Qin Xiao appeared on its massive head.
Before it could react, Qin Xiao's left fist slammed down heavily.
Boom!
The Azure Bull Python felt as if thunder had exploded in its brain.
Its mind went blank, and it lost all sensation.
Its enormous body fell straight into the Lake of Life.
"Is that it?" Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow.
The Azure Bull Python's combat strength was disappointingly weak.
Wasn't it said that the Azure Bull Python was the strongest land soul beast on the Douluo Continent?
However, he overlooked one crucial point.
The Azure Bull Python wasn't weak; he was just too strong.
After all, the Azure Bull Python was about 200,000 years old.
But Qin Xiao?
He had killed Yu Yuanzhen and severely injured Tang Chen. Now, he was among the top elites on the Douluo Continent.
He had few equals.
"Let's end this."
Qin Xiao's eyes flashed as he descended into the Lake of Life.
The water churned violently, as if it were boiling.
Simultaneously, the Azure Bull Python's anguished cries echoed from the lake.
Moments later, Qin Xiao emerged from the water.
He grabbed the Azure Bull Python by its horns, dragging its massive head out of the lake.
Soon, its entire body, over ten meters long, was pulled out.
With a thud, Qin Xiao tossed the Azure Bull Python onto the shore.
Dust flew up, but the Azure Bull Python lay motionless.
Its eyes still showed life, and its chest heaved with labored breaths.
It was clear it wasn't dead yet, just gravely injured.
"Kill me," the Azure Bull Python said with a determined tone.
"No," Qin Xiao shook his head slightly. "The one who wants your soul ring and soul bone isn't me."
"Then who?" The Azure Bull Python was puzzled at first, then horrified.
It suddenly remembered the woman who had come with Qin Xiao, who wasn't here now.
"Xiao Wu! What have you done to Xiao Wu?"
It felt a sinking dread.
"Xiao Wu is right here," Qin Xiao said, looking into the distance.
The Azure Bull Python struggled to look over.
In its sight, the woman had returned, holding Xiao Wu in her hand.
"Isn't having me enough? Do you really have to annihilate us completely?" The Azure Bull Python's voice was filled with grief and anger.
It had hoped to distract Qin Xiao and his group so Xiao Wu could escape safely, but she had still been captured.
How infuriating!
Thud.
Liu Erlong casually tossed Xiao Wu next to the Azure Bull Python.
"Da Ming, are you okay?" Xiao Wu asked with concern.
The Azure Bull Python didn't answer, only sighing heavily.
It knew it was over.
Everything was over.
A year from now would mark the death anniversary for both him and Xiao Wu.
"Qin Xiao, why won't you spare me?" Xiao Wu's eyes were filled with hatred as she looked at Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao laughed, "I have just one question. If one day, our roles were reversed, and Tang San and his father had the chance to kill me, how would you feel?"
Xiao Wu answered without hesitation, "I would feel utterly delighted. I would want to eat your flesh, drink your blood, and use your head to commemorate Er Ming."
Xiao Wu did not hide her feelings, releasing her hatred openly. She had spent the past year wishing for Qin Xiao's death every single day.
"Very well." Qin Xiao nodded with satisfaction. "In that case, why should I spare you? Eradicating you all doesn't give me any guilt. And what right do you have to ask me to spare you?"
Xiao Wu was momentarily speechless.
She had no argument.
"Tsk tsk tsk, why aren't you saying anything?" Qin Xiao asked with interest. "Have you realized that you're being hypocritical? Like master, like student..."
"Enough, I don't want to hear another word from you. Kill me or do whatever you want, but Da Ming is innocent. I beg you to spare him!" Xiao Wu's attitude softened.
Qin Xiao shook his head slightly. "Is this the attitude of someone begging for mercy?"
"Then what do you want?"
"You're begging me, so you should know."
Xiao Wu's face showed a mix of emotions. She glanced at the Azure Bull Python beside her.
It was a pitiful sight.
Da Ming, the undisputed overlord of the Star Dou Forest, now lay defeated.
His scales were shedding in large patches, blood oozed from his mouth and nose, and one of his horns was broken.
He lay on the ground, his eyes devoid of their former brilliance.
Xiao Wu's heart ached.
Suddenly, Xiao Wu knelt before Qin Xiao, lowering her proud head. "Qin Xiao, I beg you, as long as you spare Da Ming, I'll do anything you ask."
"Anything?" Qin Xiao smiled playfully.
"Xiao Wu, don't!" Da Ming protested. "I'm not worth this sacrifice."
The Azure Bull Python spoke with determination, "Our soul beast clan has its pride. We'd rather die standing than live kneeling."
But Xiao Wu ignored Da Ming's words. She looked at Qin Xiao with determination and nodded, "Yes, as long as you let Da Ming live, I'll do anything. Even if..."
She couldn't bring herself to finish the sentence.
But the implication was clear.
"Ha ha, good."
"I'll give you a chance."
Qin Xiao pointed to Liu Erlong, "You can sacrifice yourself to her."
"What!"
Xiao Wu was stunned.
She hadn't expected such a demand.
Qin Xiao sneered, "What, you don't want to? Or do you have other intentions towards me?"
"I... I don't..."
Xiao Wu shook her head frantically.
"Xiao Wu, don't sacrifice yourself to her," Da Ming pleaded.
"Da Ming, we have no choice."
Xiao Wu said sadly, "Perhaps it's better to die. It will end my suffering. Otherwise, I would live with the guilt of Er Ming's death and in endless hatred...
Living in endless hatred, I feel powerless. I can't avenge myself. I'm useless.
This kind of life is torture. I've had enough..."
As she spoke, tears streamed down her face.
The Azure Bull Python's large eyes also filled with tears.
It had seen all of Xiao Wu's struggles.
And it was true; Xiao Wu hadn't turned her grief into strength. Over the past year, her cultivation hadn't improved at all.
"I watched Er Ming die; I can't watch you die too."
"So please, don't stop me, okay?"
Xiao Wu's voice was full of plea.
"Sigh."
The Azure Bull Python let out a long sigh and closed its eyes in despair.
It had no choice but to respect Xiao Wu's decision.
"Erlong, are you okay with this?" Qin Xiao asked Liu Erlong quietly.
Liu Erlong nodded at Qin Xiao.
There was nothing she couldn't accept.
Although Xiao Wu was a soul beast in human form, she was still a soul beast.
Moreover, she had heard the conversation clearly.
Xiao Wu's hatred for Qin Xiao was deep and unrelenting.
Their enmity was irreconcilable.
Thus, Xiao Wu was also Liu Erlong's enemy. Even if Qin Xiao wanted to spare Xiao Wu, Liu Erlong would not agree.
She understood that mercy to the enemy was cruelty to oneself.
Seeing this, Qin Xiao had no further doubts.
He turned to Xiao Wu and said, "You can start now."
In fact, Qin Xiao had his reasons for this.
A soul beast's sacrifice allowed one to fully absorb the benefits of a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast without any danger.
Moreover, after the sacrifice, Xiao Wu would turn into a little rabbit, which he could use to flaunt his power.
(End of Chapter)
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