Chapter 505: Uncle Snake vs. Que Huang!
"Mo Yu, leave the Sky Demon Phoenix to me," said a familiar voice.
Upon hearing it, Mo Yu's face lit up with joy, immediately recognizing who had arrived.
As the voice faded, a spatial ripple appeared in the sky, and a tall figure, draped in elegant purple-gold robes, emerged from it. The newcomer was a refined middle-aged man. Though his face was calm and his demeanor unassuming, his arrival instantly drew everyone's attention.
"Uncle Snake, you've broken through?" Mo Yu asked, excitement in his voice.
"Yes, I encountered some setbacks, so it took me longer than expected. But, Mo Yu, I didn't expect to find you in such a chaotic situation. Three Semi-Saints from the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan… If my scales hadn't sensed your location, I might not have arrived in time," Uncle Snake said, scanning the scene with a wry smile.
Mo Yu grinned awkwardly, "Heh, it's all because Zi Huo accidentally absorbed some Sky Demon Phoenix blood, and the clan found out, so they came in full force."
"Zi Huo, huh..." Uncle Snake's gaze shifted to the towering, purple-gold lion standing not far away, radiating an immense aura.
"Is that... the Primeval Lion Body?" Uncle Snake's eyes narrowed.
Although he had successfully evolved into the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent, facing one of the most powerful bloodlines in the magical beast world—the Primeval Lion Body—he couldn't help but feel a slight pressure.
"That little lion from the Jia Ma Empire… What a stroke of luck," Uncle Snake sighed.
He had always thought Mo Yu's potential was monstrous, but seeing how terrifyingly powerful Zi Huo had become left him astonished as well. The Primeval Lion Body, as long as it didn't fall prematurely, was destined to stand at the pinnacle of the continent.
Mo Yu nodded, "The Sky Demon Phoenix Clan must have realized this too, which is why they're so desperate to kill Zi Huo."
Uncle Snake understood immediately, nodding, "Don't worry. Even in the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, Dou Saints can't act recklessly. As for these three Semi-Saints, with the Majestic Lion Clan's two Semi-Saints and me, they won't be able to take Zi Huo."
Hearing this, Mo Yu let out a sigh of relief and smiled. "Thank you, Uncle Snake."
"No need for thanks," Uncle Snake replied with a gentle smile. Then, with a leap, he moved to stand in front of Zi Huo, facing Que Huang from a distance.
"Who are you? Do you intend to interfere in this matter?" Que Huang asked, his expression turning serious as he sensed the powerful aura from the purple-gold-robed man.
"Heh, just a nobody," Uncle Snake said with a soft laugh.
He wasn't being modest. Although he had now reached the rank of a Semi-Saint as the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent, he had previously been an ordinary Dou Venerate. With his low-key nature, even though he was somewhat known in Zhongzhou, the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan wouldn't have heard of him.
"As for today's matter..." Uncle Snake paused briefly before shaking his head, "Zi Huo, I'm afraid your Sky Demon Phoenix Clan won't be taking him with you."
"In that case, I don't need to know your name. You can die alongside the one who absorbed our clan's blood!" Que Huang's face turned cold, and his body trembled as an overwhelming aura burst forth from within him.
Instantly, the sky above began to ripple with energy. A massive golden palm, hundreds of meters large, formed once again, radiating terrifying power. This golden palm was even more powerful than the one that had defeated the dozen strong Majestic Lion Clan warriors earlier.
"Die!"
With a single word, the enormous hand crashed down, instantly collapsing the space around Uncle Snake, trapping him in a terrifying force.
"Though you are a strong member of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, don't overestimate yourself," Uncle Snake said with a smile. He raised his hand and waved his sleeve, releasing a surge of purple-gold energy that quickly transformed into a net, enveloping the giant golden palm. The palm disintegrated into countless golden shards under the immense force.
"This power... Is it the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent?" Que Huang's eyes narrowed as he felt the pressure of the purple-gold energy destroying his palm strike.
"I didn't expect the long-lost Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent to appear. You've hidden yourself well," Que Huang said in a grave tone.
The Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent, an ancient beast, was even stronger than the Sky Demon Phoenix. And now, with this person having reached the Semi-Saint level, Que Huang knew this battle wouldn't be easy.
Seeing this from a distance, both the Lion King and Yuan Cang breathed a sigh of relief. Although they didn't know who this purple-gold-robed man was, his ability to protect Zi Huo was a blessing.
The Lion King glanced at Mo Yu with curiosity. He had noticed the exchange between Mo Yu and this Semi-Saint, clearly indicating that they were close. "So, the Yuan Mansion has a Semi-Saint hidden in its ranks... No wonder they've risen so quickly in the Western Region," the Lion King thought to himself.
Back in the battle, Que Huang's eyes flickered before he spoke again, "Our clan possesses techniques specific to the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent, including a few Heaven-rank skills. If you stand aside, we'll gift them to you. How about it?"
Uncle Snake smiled and shook his head. "As tempting as that is, I'm afraid I can't abandon Zi Huo."
"Hmph, you refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit! Don't blame me for what happens next!" Que Huang snarled, forming complex hand seals at lightning speed. As the seals took shape, the energy around him surged.
"Sky Phoenix Finger!"
Under Que Huang's control, the energy rapidly condensed into a massive, hundreds-of-meters-long golden finger. The surface of the finger was rough but radiated a powerful Sky Demon Phoenix aura. From a distance, it looked like a giant pillar reaching into the heavens.
"Sky Phoenix Finger, Annihilate!"
Que Huang sneered down at Uncle Snake as the gigantic golden finger shot toward him, obliterating the surrounding space. The mountains below cracked open, creating deep fissures as the ground shook like an earthquake.
"A Heaven-rank Dou Skill..." Mo Yu muttered in awe, his eyes flashing with surprise.
He could sense that Que Huang wasn't using an ordinary Dou Skill but one that exceeded Earth-rank—this was a Heaven-rank Dou Skill!
While Earth-rank Dou Skills were rare but not unheard of even in places like the Black-Corner Region or the Jia Ma Empire, Heaven-rank Dou Skills were in a league of their own. Only high-ranking Dou Venerates or Saint-level experts could fully master such techniques.
A Dou Saint using a Heaven-rank Dou Skill could easily destroy an entire city.
Even though Que Huang wasn't at the Dou Saint level, a Semi-Saint using a Heaven-rank Dou Skill was still terrifying.
Mo Yu couldn't help but glance at Uncle Snake, worry flickering in his eyes.
"Hehe, a Heaven-rank Dou Skill? As it happens, I have one too," Uncle Snake said calmly.
As the massive golden finger descended, Uncle Snake took a step forward. Purple-gold energy surged around his right hand, condensing into a small, radiant purple-gold light. In the blink of an eye, the light expanded into a massive purple-gold ring, over a hundred meters wide.
Whuuuuu!
The purple-gold ring formed, emitting a terrifying suction force. The mountains below began to crumble, and massive rocks were pulled into the ring, disappearing without a trace.
"Heaven-rank Dou Skill, Spirit Snake Purple-Gold Devour!"
Uncle Snake raised his hand and flicked his finger, sending the gigantic purple-gold ring flying toward the descending Sky Phoenix Finger. The ring began spinning violently, radiating a destructive aura.
Over the past year, Uncle Snake hadn't just evolved into the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent; he had also fully inherited the techniques of the Sea Demon Sovereign.
"Spirit Snake Purple-Gold Devour" was one of the most powerful Heaven-rank Dou Skills passed down by the Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent lineage. In ancient times, even Dou Saints had fallen to this technique.
Now, as Uncle Snake unleashed it, the air crackled with destructive energy.
Crack! Crack!
The Sky Phoenix Finger slammed into the spinning purple-gold ring, and a violent shockwave erupted across the battlefield.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The purple-gold ring spun faster and faster, releasing waves of destructive power. The massive Sky Phoenix Finger was forced deeper into the ring before it was completely swallowed.
In disbelief, Que Huang watched as his Sky Phoenix Finger vanished within the purple-gold ring.
"Impressive, Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent! I underestimated you!" Que Huang's eyes narrowed as his body surged with Sky Demon Phoenix energy, growing larger until he transformed into a colossal, thousand-meter-long golden Sky Phoenix.
The sky filled with a suffocating aura as Que Huang, now in his true form, radiated an overwhelming killing intent.
"Holy Phoenix Bell!"
As Que Huang roared, Sky Demon Phoenix energy burst from his body, merging with his Dou Qi to form a massive, golden bell the size of a mountain.
The bell gleamed with a dazzling golden light, with intricate carvings of a Sky Phoenix on its surface. The golden flames on it danced menacingly, emitting a terrifying aura.
The sudden appearance of the golden bell shocked everyone present. Even from a distance, its sheer presence gave off an indestructible sense of power.
"This is Que Huang's signature skill, the Holy Phoenix Bell. It's said to have killed a mid-level Semi-Saint before!" the Lion King shouted a warning.
"Ninth-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent or not, you'll die here today!" Que Huang laughed as the golden bell spun towards Uncle Snake. The pressure around him grew thick, almost solid, as the bell's immense power bore down.
"Suppress!" Que Huang commanded, and the golden bell shattered the space around it, appearing above Uncle Snake in an instant before crashing down.
Boom! Boom!
The bell's impact sent waves of energy rippling outward, flattening everything within its radius.
"Haha!" Que Huang laughed as he saw the destruction unfold. His Holy Phoenix Bell had severely injured even mid-level Semi-Saints. Surely, this Nine-Winged Purple-Gold Serpent couldn't withstand it.
"Oh no!" Mo Yu's heart sank as he witnessed the scene.
Bang!
But just as Que Huang's laughter echoed, the massive golden bell on top of Uncle Snake trembled violently. Then, a loud crack followed, and the bell was blasted backward.
"What?!" Que Huang was shocked.
"You think you can suppress me? You're not qualified!" Uncle Snake's voice boomed like thunder, and the crowd saw a massive figure emerge from the shattered bell—a radiant, thousand-meter-long purple-gold serpent.
In a flash, the serpent appeared above Que Huang, its enormous tail swinging down with unstoppable force, smashing into Que Huang's massive head.
Boom!
The serpent's tail strike exploded with destructive energy, sending shockwaves through Que Huang's body. His body rippled like thunder, and deep craters formed all over him as his flesh tore apart.
Crash!
Que Huang's colossal body was hurled backward, slamming into a distant mountain, which crumbled into dust on impact.
Screech!
The purple-gold serpent followed up, crashing down on Que Huang's fallen form. Its tail whipped across Que Huang's body again, and the powerful purple-gold energy seeped into him, drawing out agonized screams.
Que Huang had been defeated!
End of Chapter.
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