Chapter 477 - 283: Golden Armored Thunder Ape, the Marvel of the Escape Technique
Chapter 477: Chapter 283: Golden Armored Thunder Ape, the Marvel of the Escape Technique
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The female Cultivator was scared witless. In her panic, she only had time to push the glow of her Protective Spirit Jade Pendant to its limit while desperately steering her Jade Shuttle to the side to evade.
But the anaconda was too fast, and the distance too short! Its foul-smelling, giant maw was already upon her. She could even see the muscles writhing deep in its throat!
"HISS!"
Just at this critical moment, the Corrosive Poisonous Anaconda didn’t bite down directly. Instead, it suddenly retracted its neck, then opened its massive mouth—
"PFFT—!"
A cloud of toxic mist, thick as ink and emitting a nauseating stench and intense, corrosive Spiritual Light, shot out like an arrow, instantly enveloping the female Cultivator and her Jade Shuttle!
"SZZZZZ—"
The protective Spiritual Light she had raised groaned under the corrosion of the toxic mist. Its glow dimmed rapidly, holding for less than a breath before it shattered! The moment the toxic mist touched her Magic Robe and exposed skin, a terrifying sizzling sound erupted as green smoke rose!
"AHH!"
The female Cultivator let out a bloodcurdling scream. She felt as if her entire body was being seared by countless red-hot branding irons. The excruciating pain pierced her to the core, causing her Magical Power to stagnate instantly. The Jade Shuttle beneath her feet also spun out of control, its Spiritual Light dissipating.
Just as she went rigid from the agonizing pain and Magical Power backlash, plummeting downwards, the waiting Corrosive Poisonous Anaconda shot forward. Like a brown bolt of lightning skimming the ground, it lunged, its massive, bloody maw opening and closing—
"CRUNCH!"
The sickening sound of splintering bone echoed.
The enormous maw closed with precision, swallowing the still-screaming and struggling female Cultivator whole, along with her powerless Jade Shuttle! A large bulge abruptly appeared in the middle of the anaconda’s body, twitching violently a couple of times. Then, the female Cultivator’s aura vanished completely...
It all happened in the blink of an eye.
The group ahead watched helplessly as the Corrosive Poisonous Anaconda’s cold, vertical pupils swept over them. It seemed it wasn’t yet satisfied and had other ideas. But just then, with a sharp hiss, a streak of black light slammed into it, striking the anaconda’s body, shearing off a patch of scales and sending flesh and blood flying!
"HISS!"
The Corrosive Poisonous Anaconda cried out in pain. Its thick, serpentine body immediately whipped around with surprising agility, and it swiftly submerged into the Beast Tide below, hiding within the horde as it was carried forward.
And just like that, a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator had fallen.
And in such a miserable, swift manner!
Within this terrifying Beast Tide, the life of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator was so fragile!
"In a Beast Tide, you can only rely on yourselves. I cannot intervene every time. You all must take responsibility for your own actions and bear the consequences!"
Master Linghu’s cold, hoarse voice rang out, and everyone hurriedly acknowledged him in response.
It was a reminder, and also a warning.
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But their troubles were far from over!
Perhaps the sudden flare of Spiritual Light from their group was too conspicuous amidst the chaos. Or perhaps the Golden Armored Thunder Ape, in the heat of battle, caught a glimpse of these "insects" who were trying to "peek" at and "disturb" its fight out of the corner of its eye—
"ROAR!!"
The Thunder Ape, having just swatted the Red-Winged Fire Elephant back with a flick of its tail, suddenly whipped its head around. Its golden pupils, filled with violence and a destructive aura, instantly locked onto the group from the Purple Extreme Sect, who had taken to the air to avoid the Beast Tide on the ground!
Human Race Cultivators!
It seemed to utterly detest them. While still dealing with the Fire Elephant’s attacks, it spared one of its giant palms—wreathed in blinding golden lightning—cupped it, and then viciously hurled something through the air in the group’s direction!
"BOOM-CRACKLE—!"
A golden Thunder Spear as thick as a grown man’s torso, imbued with a destructive aura, materialized in its giant palm. It tore through the sky like a divine punishment, carrying a power that could freeze one’s very Divine Soul, and instantly crossed several miles to plummet down on the group!
An attack at the True Core Level!
A raging Beast Tide below, a furious attack from the Thunder Ape above!
After launching the attack, the [Golden Armored Thunder Ape] withdrew its savage gaze and turned its attention back to the [Red-Winged Fire Elephant], resuming their epic battle. It seemed utterly convinced that these ants were already dead.
"Scatter! Scatter now!"
Master Linghu was extremely experienced. The moment the Thunder Spear began to form, he had already judged it to be an unstoppable force. He roared, his voice laced with urgency! At the same time, he himself transformed into a streak of black light, unhesitatingly bolting towards the rear flank at maximum speed!
He also abandoned the few people under his protection.
There was no need for him to say more. Instinct had already driven everyone to make the correct choice!
"SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!"
In an instant, the figures that had been clustered together shot off in different directions like a startled swarm of bees!
Lin Changheng grabbed Mo Zhaoli, a dark glow flashing beneath his feet as he pushed his [Shadow Escape Technique] to its absolute limit. At the same time, a speed-enhancing "Treasure Talisman" he had been nurturing was directly activated, and they plunged even faster toward the dense forest to the rear right.
The other Cultivators also unleashed their own Escape Skills, activated their Talismans—some using Earth Escape, others Wind Chasing—desperately trying to get out of the Thunder Spear’s lock-on range!
Everyone knew that facing an attack of this level, huddling together was suicide. Only by scattering could they minimize the casualties!
"BOOM—!!!"
The very next instant after everyone scattered, the golden Thunder Spear, carrying unstoppable momentum,悍然 slammed into the spot where the group had just been standing!
In that instant, the earth shook and the mountains trembled!
A massive, scorched crater over a hundred *zhang* in diameter appeared instantly. The earth and rock within and around the crater were all vitrified. Blinding arcs of lightning spread out like a spiderweb, turning all vegetation within dozens of *zhang* to dust! A violent shockwave mixed with rampaging electrical currents spread rapidly outwards in a ring!