Within the dense miasma forest, a giant crocodile suddenly burst forth, about four zhang long, its entire body covered in pitch-black scales. It appeared like a flash of lightning, charging towards the Snow Wolf Mercenary Corps.
It was like a black phantom, its appearance bringing an unparalleled sense of oppression in that instant.
"A Xiantian demonic beast is attacking! Everyone, scatter immediately!"
The leader of the mercenary corps immediately paled, shouting loudly, ordering the tightly grouped mercenaries to scatter at the fastest speed.
Although the Snow Wolf Mercenary Corps was powerful, each mercenary almost a seasoned veteran who could slaughter any demonic beast below the Xiantian realm with almost no losses, facing a Xiantian demonic beast was dangerous. After all, once a demonic beast reached the Xiantian realm and above, everything became many times more terrifying. Demonic beasts of this level were not easily hunted.
Moreover, the sudden appearance of the Xiantian giant crocodile was completely unexpected. It charged into the densely packed crowd, definitely possessing immense killing power.
Almost simultaneously, all the mercenaries scattered like lightning, deeply aware of the terror of Xiantian demonic beasts. Once one appeared, it was absolutely a dreadful disaster for their mercenary corps.
"It's a Xiantian demonic beast. It's finally appeared."
These elite disciples from Xia Feng Academy had entered the Demonic Beast Mountain Range precisely to hunt a Xiantian demonic beast and complete the high-level mission assigned by the academy.
Although they were all elite disciples from Xia Feng Academy, the cultivation holy land of Xia Feng Kingdom, each possessing formidable cultivation—the weakest among them having at least Houtian eighth layer cultivation, and the strongest being a Xiantian expert—only when truly facing a Xiantian demonic beast did they accurately feel its terror. In the blink of an eye, eight mercenaries from the Snow Wolf Mercenary Corps who hadn't had time to dodge were easily torn apart by the Xiantian giant crocodile. They only had time for a single miserable cry before becoming a bloody mess, dying on the spot. Among them were even minor experts at the Houtian ninth layer.
Too strong. It was completely a one-sided slaughter feast!
However, the Xiantian giant crocodile didn't seem to be intentionally attacking them. It was merely passing through, casually slaughtering the mercenaries blocking its path, ignoring the others. It left a bloody trail as it charged out.
"Don't just stand there! Quickly work together to kill this Xiantian demonic beast and complete the mission!" Vivian shouted lightly. As the strongest among them, a Xiantian realm expert, she naturally charged forward first, bearing the brunt of the attack.
Clang—
A gleaming autumn water sword appeared in her slender, soft, jade-white hand. The three-foot-long blade, as she swung it, had streams of Xiantian True Yuan flowing, immediately releasing a dazzling cold light. A brilliant, eye-catching silver lotus condensed, shockingly conspicuous yet containing a terrifying killing intent.
Xiantian martial technique—Sword Lotus!
The lotus bloomed, killing intent chilling, containing powerful Xiantian True Yuan force. It sliced through the air as Vivian took the lead in attacking the Xiantian giant crocodile.
On the other side, the leader of the Snow Wolf Mercenary Corps also erupted with powerful True Yuan force, clearly also a formidable Xiantian expert. Wielding a large saber, he charged forward to meet it head-on. True Yuan force manifested outside his body, even transforming into two giant lion-tigers that pounced forward.
Xiantian Materialization—this was one manifestation of the Xiantian realm. Xiantian True Yuan force was no longer just simple external manifestation; it could, according to the Xiantian expert's own ability, materialize various forms, like weapons or demonic beasts, capable of unleashing even greater power.
Moreover, generally, a Xiantian expert could only materialize one form. The stronger the strength, the stronger the materialization, which sufficiently demonstrated the Snow Wolf Mercenary Corps leader's power.
The two Xiantian experts joined forces to clash with the Xiantian giant crocodile.
Clang—
A metallic clashing sound rang out. The Sword Lotus struck the Xiantian giant crocodile's scales, sword radiance blooming inch by inch, incredibly sharp, easily slicing open the hard scales on the giant crocodile's body, creating several bloody gashes.
The two True Yuan lion-tigers formed by Xiantian Materialization roared as they charged forward, biting and shattering scales, causing the Xiantian giant crocodile to be blasted away, blood flowing freely. This area was blasted into a vast expanse by True Yuan force, blindingly bright.
However, both Vivian and the leader frowned tightly because the Xiantian giant crocodile's scales were too hard. The attacks from their two Xiantian experts could only injure the surface of the giant crocodile; truly inflicting heavy damage seemed somewhat difficult.
But as the only two Xiantian experts present, they couldn't stand idly by. Apart from them, no one else had the ability to stop the Xiantian giant crocodile.
Both were attacking, True Yuan force continuously erupting, bombarding the Xiantian giant crocodile. Dust rose everywhere, trees were constantly blasted apart, rocks shattered, the power astonishing.
The Xiantian giant crocodile roared, equally shocked and enraged. Its massive tail swept out, its four claws slashed, stirring up a sky full of dust as it attacked the two.
"No good, it's too strong, hard to match."
This was the Snow Wolf Mercenary Corps leader's assessment. His expression was grave. Even as a major Xiantian realm expert, the Xiantian giant crocodile's immense strength made his entire arm go numb from just one distant clash; his large saber almost shattered.
"Attack its belly! There's a wound there," Vivian suddenly said. She clearly saw a deep, bone-visible wound on this Xiantian giant crocodile's belly—a spear wound, even more severe than the wounds they had caused, with blood flowing all over the ground.
This made both of them suck in a slight breath of cold air. There must have been a powerful expert who attacked earlier, injuring the Xiantian giant crocodile, which was why it was fleeing for its life. But this was also an opportunity.
"Good!"
The Snow Wolf Mercenary Corps leader shouted in agreement and attacked again. However, although the Xiantian giant crocodile was injured in the belly, it was still difficult to provoke. Its crocodile tail swung with the force of ten thousand jin, sweeping both Xiantian experts, making their arms go numb, blood coughing from their mouths.
"Vivian, I suggest we retreat immediately. Although the mission is to kill a Xiantian demonic beast, this Xiantian giant crocodile isn't easy to provoke," a companion beside her urgently advised, persuading Vivian to leave the Xiantian giant crocodile's vicinity.
Because this Xiantian giant crocodile was a variant demonic beast, its scales were incredibly hard. Even using Xiantian martial techniques found it difficult to pierce the scales, let alone kill it.
Moreover, once a Xiantian demonic beast went berserk, it would be a terrifying disaster.
Vivian gritted her silver teeth lightly, looking at the Xiantian giant crocodile, unwilling to give up. But she also understood the severity. With a light sigh, she was about to leave.
The Snow Wolf Mercenary Corps leader was the first to retreat, deeply understanding the terror of the Xiantian giant crocodile.
Swish—
Suddenly, the Xiantian giant crocodile went berserk, charging towards Vivian, opening its bloody maw to bite down.
"Vivian, be careful—"
"No—"
Companions were all exclaiming in shock, horrified as they watched the Xiantian giant crocodile madly charge towards Vivian. Vivian's face changed slightly, then she shouted lightly, leaping up from the ground. The sword in her hand suddenly thrust out with brilliant sword radiance, slashing towards the Xiantian giant crocodile with a crashing sound. True Yuan force, long and continuous, blasted towards it.
With a boom, Vivian was blasted away entirely, like a kite with its string cut. She coughed blood, fell to the ground, her clothes stained with blood like blooming, delicate plum blossoms, shockingly eye-catching.
At this moment, in this scene, Vivian—her life hung by a thread!
Everyone's faces changed. This situation was too dangerous. Watching the Xiantian giant crocodile bite towards Vivian, everyone was powerless, only able to watch helplessly as this happened.
Whoosh—
A streak of startling brilliance flashed, streaking across the sky and arriving!
Boom—
The Xiantian giant crocodile was suddenly blasted away, a pale white long spear piercing through its body from front to back, bringing forth a shower of dripping blood that splattered on the ground, nailing it to the earth, unable to move.
This sudden scene deeply shocked everyone, leaving them bewildered.
At this moment, a figure descended from the sky, landing on the head of the Xiantian giant crocodile. It was a youth, heroic and spirited, with a tall and slender physique.
His appearance attracted everyone's gaze.
Originally, the Xiantian giant crocodile was still roaring, struggling desperately regardless of its injuries. But the youth stomped his foot, and the earth immediately cracked. The Xiantian giant crocodile fell silent, already having more breath going out than coming in.
The youth snorted coldly: "A prey already in hand dares to run away? Did you really think you could escape?"
Ye Chen, appears!