Chapter 632: Demon Moon and Ice Phoenix
Affected by the cold energy emanating from Orange Moon Star Envoy, large snowflakes continuously drifted down from the sky above.
Zhang Ruochen looked up and could faintly see a black demon moon suspended above Orange Moon Star Envoy's head.
The cold energy between heaven and earth was emanating from this demon moon.
"Demon moon hangs in the sky, freezing ten miles of land."
"Orange Moon Star Envoy's 'Innate Yin Moon Body' is already comparable to a Sacred Body. The demon moon she releases can rival the Dharma Aspect of a Sacred Body," Zhang Ruochen thought to himself.
Orange Moon Star Envoy had first spent several years cultivating in seclusion within the Scroll World of the Cosmic Divine Wood Map, then followed Xiao Hei to the Ruins Realm battlefield for training. She had indeed advanced by leaps and bounds, not only breaking through to the fifth change of the Fish-Dragon Realm but also further enhancing her physical constitution.
Of course, Zhang Ruochen could also tell that Orange Moon Star Envoy had not yet successfully cultivated the "Extreme Yin Body." Otherwise, the cold energy she released would have frozen a hundred miles, not just ten.
The Extreme Yin Body was only slightly inferior to the Five Elements Chaos Body, representing an extreme form of physique.
The main reason Orange Moon Star Envoy was willing to acknowledge Xiao Hei as her master was to gain his guidance in successfully cultivating the Extreme Yin Body.
"Orange Moon Star Envoy actually willingly became Xiao Hei's disciple?"
Mu Lingxi rolled her eyes, finding it utterly unbelievable.
In her mind, Xiao Hei had always been unreliable. Orange Moon Star Envoy was, after all, a Star Envoy and a high-ranking figure in the Black Market. She must have been tricked by Xiao Hei into becoming his disciple.
Zhang Ruochen rubbed his chin and said, "Although Orange Moon Star Envoy's cultivation has improved considerably, she is still only at the fifth change of the Fish-Dragon Realm. She cannot be a match for Blood Crow King. Let's attack together."
"Whoosh!"
Mu Lingxi nodded and released the Dharma Aspect of the Mysterious Heavenly Ice Phoenix, forming a massive ice phoenix phantom that let out a piercing cry.
The ice phoenix phantom and the black demon moon each occupied one side, both competing with and complementing each other.
"Whoosh!"
Instantly, the surrounding space became even more bitterly cold. The two Dharma Aspects collided, creating a countercurrent that turned into howling winds, lifting the falling snow and causing it to swirl in midair.
The Dharma Aspect of the ice phoenix phantom was clearly more powerful, suppressing the energy of the black demon moon and pushing it aside.
Orange Moon Star Envoy showed a surprised expression, clearly not expecting Zhang Ruochen to have such a formidable person by his side.
The Artifact Soldier and Zhang Ruochen also took positions at the other two directions, trapping Blood Crow King in the center.
Blood Crow King, however, remained fearless and even laughed loudly, saying, "Good, very good. Your physiques are all very powerful. If I can drain the blood from your bodies, it will surely help me break through to the Half-Saint realm."
"Swish."
Zhang Ruochen used Space Displacement and appeared above Blood Crow King's head, throwing out the Cosmic Divine Wood Map to suppress him from above.
A powerful light surged from the scroll, enveloping Blood Crow King's entire body.
Blood Crow King's expression changed. He felt that with each ray of light falling from the scroll, the weight on his shoulders increased by ten thousand jin. In an instant, the force of the light had pressed his legs deep into the ground.
"What is this thing?"
Blood Crow King spread his arms, and the blood energy floating around him began to boil, surging upward, shaking the Cosmic Divine Wood Map so violently that it seemed about to fly away.
Zhang Ruochen pushed both palms downward, sending out beams of light to control the Cosmic Divine Wood Map. At the same time, he glared at Xiao Hei and said, "What are you standing there for? Help me suppress him!"
Xiao Hei didn't hesitate. He spat out a beam of light from his mouth, which also surged toward the Cosmic Divine Wood Map, stabilizing it considerably.
The radiance emanating from the scroll became even stronger and brighter.
In truth, Zhang Ruochen could have tried to open the space gate of the Cosmic Divine Wood Map and suck Blood Crow King into the Scroll World.
However, Blood Crow King's cultivation was extremely formidable, and his speed was very fast. There was no way he would stand still and let Zhang Ruochen absorb him into the Scroll World. The probability of Zhang Ruochen successfully pulling Blood Crow King into the Scroll World was less than ten percent. Moreover, if Blood Crow King managed to escape, it would be extremely difficult to suppress him again.
Given his cultivation, even if everyone present joined forces, they would not be his match.
That was why Zhang Ruochen used the Cosmic Divine Wood Map's suppressive power against evil beings to suppress Blood Crow King.
Now was the time.
Seizing the opportunity, Mu Lingxi and Orange Moon Star Envoy attacked almost simultaneously from two directions.
"Whoosh!"
Orange Moon Star Envoy flicked her arm, and the Dragon Binding Chain wrapped around her wrist flew out, transforming into a thick iron cable as wide as a bowl, coiling around Blood Crow King's neck.
Dense inscriptions emerged on the iron cable, releasing destructive lightning energy.
Blood Crow King snorted coldly, stretched out a blood-red claw, grabbed the Dragon Binding Chain, and quickly pulled it back.
Even under the suppression of the Cosmic Divine Wood Map, Blood Crow King's strength remained overwhelmingly powerful, far beyond what Orange Moon Star Envoy could withstand. She felt a tremendous force transmitted through the Dragon Binding Chain, causing her to lose her balance and fly toward Blood Crow King.
Blood Crow King raised his other claw, and blood energy surged from it, condensing into a giant claw print over ten meters long, which he slammed down toward Orange Moon Star Envoy's head.
Just as Orange Moon Star Envoy was about to be killed by Blood Crow King, with a "swish," Mu Lingxi activated the sacred power within her Sacred Sword from another direction. She swung the sword and slashed at Blood Crow King's arm, knocking it off course.
Even with a Sacred Sword, she only left a one-inch-deep bloody gash on Blood Crow King's arm, failing to truly cripple him.
Nevertheless, Mu Lingxi's strike had resolved Orange Moon Star Envoy's crisis.
Blood Crow King glanced at his arm, saw blood oozing from the wound, and roared in fury. He struck out with both arms simultaneously, attacking Mu Lingxi.
But the Artifact Soldier charged forward first, throwing a pair of iron fists that collided with Blood Crow King's palms.
"Boom!"
A powerful ripple of energy erupted from the point of impact between the Artifact Soldier's fists and Blood Crow King's palms. The force sent Mu Lingxi and Orange Moon Star Envoy stumbling backward.
Under the suppression of the Cosmic Divine Wood Map, how could Blood Crow King possibly match the Artifact Soldier?
At this moment, fine bloody cracks appeared on his arms, and his bones emitted a "cracking" sound. Both arms were nearly shattered.
Seizing the opportunity, Mu Lingxi used her movement technique, flashed behind Blood Crow King in an instant, and activated the Sacred Sword's power to its limit, thrusting it toward the Heavenly Heart Meridian on Blood Crow King's back.
"Boom!"
The moment the Sacred Sword pierced the Heavenly Heart Meridian, a powerful force surged from Blood Crow King's back, sending Mu Lingxi flying backward.
Although Mu Lingxi was severely injured, she had broken Blood Crow King's technique.
"Bang! Bang!"
The Artifact Soldier threw nine consecutive punches. Each punch left a huge crater on Blood Crow King's body, sending blood splattering everywhere.
With the final punch, Blood Crow King's body shattered into pieces, and even his bones were broken apart.
With their combined efforts, they had finally killed Blood Crow King.
Mu Lingxi took a healing pill, stared at the dismembered corpse on the ground, and said with lingering fear, "Is he really dead?"
Zhang Ruochen retrieved the Cosmic Divine Wood Map, descended from midair, picked up a blood-stained crimson staff from the ground, then looked at Blood Crow King's remains and said, "The Undying Blood Clan isn't as formidable as Di Yi's Heartless Sacred Body. As long as you cut off their heads or dig out their hearts, you can kill them. The Artifact Soldier has shattered his body. Even for an Undying Blood Clan member, he is completely dead."
Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The crimson staff was Blood Crow King's spiritual power artifact. It was made of unknown materials but was clearly no ordinary item.
Since it was a treasure, there was no reason to waste it. Zhang Ruochen put it away.
Hearing Zhang Ruochen mention the name "Di Yi," Orange Moon Star Envoy showed a hint of surprise on her face and asked, "Master, did you just fight with Di Yi?"
Zhang Ruochen turned around, fixed his gaze on Orange Moon Star Envoy, paused for a moment, and then said, "If I told you that Di Yi has been suppressed by me, would you betray me to save him?"
Mu Lingxi chuckled softly, and the Sacred Sword in her hand once again blazed with dazzling sword light.
Although Mu Lingxi didn't know why Orange Moon Star Envoy had submitted to Zhang Ruochen or why Xiao Hei had taken her as a disciple, if Orange Moon Star Envoy dared to try to save Di Yi, she wouldn't hesitate to end Orange Moon Star Envoy's life right now.
Orange Moon Star Envoy saw the cold, sharp look in Zhang Ruochen's eyes, then glanced at Mu Lingxi and Xiao Hei. In the end, she did not make a move.
Just the woman beside Zhang Ruochen was a profoundly skilled expert, no weaker than herself. And there was also the Artifact Soldier.
Given her strength, if she were to oppose Zhang Ruochen now, she would surely die.
From the very beginning, Zhang Ruochen knew that Orange Moon Star Envoy was not genuinely loyal. However, since she hadn't betrayed him, and out of consideration for Xiao Hei, he let her off for the time being.
"Xiao Hei, keep your disciple in line. If you can't manage her, I'll do it for you," Zhang Ruochen said.
Xiao Hei replied, "Zhang Ruochen, I'm telling you, why are you so harsh with a woman? Don't you know how to treat a lady with tenderness? Besides, Yue'er didn't say she wanted to save Di Yi. She just asked a casual question."
"That's for the best."
Zhang Ruochen shook his head slightly and said no more. After searching for a while, he finally found the damaged Sacred Leather Soft Armor.
Earlier, when Zhang Ruochen had cut off Di Yi's head, Di Yi's body had burned up. Although he had recondensed a physical body, the Sacred Leather Soft Armor had been left behind on the ground.
The Sacred Leather Soft Armor was a rare defensive treasure. As long as some materials were spent, the damaged parts could be repaired.
Just as Zhang Ruochen picked up the Sacred Leather Soft Armor, he noticed a heavy, hard object inside it.
What was this?
Zhang Ruochen reached his hand through the tear in the soft armor and retrieved a cold, crystalline object.
"Whoosh!"
A dazzling light radiated from the surface of the crystal, emitting rich sacred energy. It was actually a Sacred Source.