Chapter 1638 - 1485: Yin Yang Inn 41
Chapter 1638: Chapter 1485: Yin Yang Inn 41
Seizing the brief pause in the Taotie’s attack, Li Yu caught his breath and looked at Qi Shuangshuang, mentally transmitting, "Shopkeeper, what on earth is this thing? Why can’t it be killed? Could it truly be immortal?"
Qi Shuangshuang’s expression was somewhat grave. Previously, she was uncertain about what kind of monster this Taotie was, yet after this extended battle, she finally discerned its true nature.
Observing the evident seriousness on the foxface of Li Yu, Qi Shuangshuang couldn’t help but sigh: "He’s not wrong; it is indeed immortal.
This creature is a monster born from the malevolence in human hearts. You see its current form resembling the Taotie, but in fact, it has no physical form, or rather, its true form is the evil intent in human hearts.
The black smoke is the aggregation of human malice. Each time we severely injure it, it’s like eliminating a part of the collected malice, but as long as there is enough malice to replenish it, it naturally recovers.
One could say that as long as the malice in human hearts is not eradicated, it is immortal, for it can endlessly gather human malice and convert it into its power.
No wonder so many cultivators previously suppressed it under a seal with the effect of diminishing its power, yet it broke free and escaped.
Because human malice cannot be eradicated, as long as there is malevolence in human hearts, it will never be destroyed; rather, its power will slowly grow stronger."
Li Yu’s brows tightly furrowed: "A monster aggregated from the malice in human hearts! Then can’t we never destroy it, as the evil in human hearts can never be entirely eliminated?"
Li Yu’s tone was exceedingly dejected, nearly losing the will to fight—a monster that can’t be killed no matter what, any attack would be futile.
Yet, unexpectedly, Qi Shuangshuang suddenly chuckled lightly and shook her head, saying, "No, it appears immortal, but it isn’t truly indestructible, and in fact, it’s quite easy to eliminate it.
Initially, I was at a loss on how to deal with it, but now knowing that it is a monster spawned from human malevolence, it seems much easier to solve."
Li Yu tilted his head towards Qi Shuangshuang, his fluffy fox face full of disbelief—can such a creature born of human intent be destroyed? Fooling a fox!
Qi Shuangshuang was not bothered by Li Yu’s incredulous look, instead addressing Li Yu earnestly, "Li Yu, I need some time to set up an array to eliminate it.
But during this period, I need you to help me control it. The black smoke around it is the poison of malice derived from human hearts. Once you get contaminated, you’ll be devoured and assimilated by this malice.
If you want to control it, you will definitely be eroded by this malice, but don’t be afraid, trust me, I have a way to expel that malice and won’t truly let you get hurt."
Qi Shuangshuang gazed at Li Yu with a very serious expression, staring into Li Yu’s fox eyes and clearly stating, "Li Yu, no matter what, I will not let you be harmed. Do you trust me?"
Meeting Qi Shuangshuang’s ink-black eyes, the previously skeptical Li Yu, without hesitation, wagged his tail lightly and said, "Of course I trust you."
Li Yu’s eyes, as blue as the ocean, looked at Qi Shuangshuang seriously and earnestly, "Shopkeeper, you focus on setting up your array. Just watch me next, I definitely won’t let it disrupt you."
Having said that, Li Yu shook his entire body, his waist and back slightly arched, and his white fur bristled, then his body began to expand, growing larger and larger.
Eventually, Li Yu’s body swelled to resemble a giant mound, stopping at twice the size of the opposing Taotie monster.
Simultaneously, under Li Yu’s four paws grew a fiery-red, flame-like long fur, making Li Yu appear as if he were walking on fire.
Once his form had completed its transformation, Li Yu’s tail also began to change, from a single tail to nine. The nine snow-white tails were entwined with red demon patterns spiraling around them.
This was Li Yu’s true form, the Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox, unlike the ordinary Nine-tailed Demon Fox. The Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox was born an Immortal Beast, destined for immortality through cultivation.
In the past, Li Yu maintained a single-tailed form for battle because it was the most efficient. However, the image of the Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox represents Li Yu’s peak combat power, though it also demands the greatest consumption of mana from Li Yu.
Upon transforming into the image of the Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox, Li Yu let out a long howl at the sky, leaping towards the opposing Taotie. The Taotie had not expected Li Yu to be a Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox.
Seeing Li Yu pounce, it immediately shook its body, transforming into twelve identical Taoties, then scattering and fleeing.
Li Yu did not pause, opening his mouth to directly bite one Taotie, then sprang up, pinning a Taotie under each of his front paws.
At the same time, his nine tails swayed like spiritual serpents, instantly curling around all the escaping Taoties, ensnaring them like a great python with its prey, immobilizing the Taotie avatars.
Transformed into his true form, Li Yu’s combat power was incomparable to before. Originally able to resist somewhat, the Taotie was now utterly subdued by Li Yu, unable to move.
The Taotie monster could only begrudgingly release black smoke continuously, attempting to assimilate Li Yu with the poison of malice. The black smoke slowly entwined with Li Yu’s body and tail.
As a Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox, Li Yu’s defense was astounding; the black smoke could only temporarily dye his fur black but could not penetrate, though over time, it would wear Li Yu down.
On the other side, Qi Shuangshuang did not dare delay. Once Li Yu captured the Taotie, she immediately lifted into the air, suspended above Li Yu and the Taotie.
She extended her hand, sending out countless esoteric array texts and talismans, forming a massive array beneath her feet, emanating a brilliant golden light.
Qi Shuangshuang pushed her mana to the limit, with Thousand Silk Entanglement instantly transforming into a thousand avatars, finer than a hair, invisible to the naked eye.
These infinitesimal avatars spread through the array, covering an area of ten thousand miles. The target of these Thousand Silk Entanglement avatars was every human within that range.
By now it was already dark, and the weary people, after a long day, gathered together, some having dinner, others chatting, and some preparing for early rest.
And at this moment, no matter what they were doing, they were silently and invisibly ensnared by the Thousand Silk Entanglement avatars.
Everyone wrapped by the Thousand Silk Entanglement avatars instantly fell into a deep sleep and started dreaming.