The transformed corpse chuckled, its dark energy crackling around its decaying form. "How touching, your loyalty is admirable. But it won’t change your fate."
Looking at Wang’s sorry state, Min Er’s heart raced with a mix of worry and determination. With a deep breath, she straightened her posture, steeling herself for the impending battle. Her eyes flickered with a fierce resolve as she surveyed the unfolding scene.
In one fluid motion, Min Er retrieved a Spirit Talisman from her space ring.
The Talisman was a sight to behold, its surface adorned with delicately etched patterns that seemed to dance and writhe with mystical energy. It glowed with an ethereal radiance, casting a soft, enchanting light that illuminated Min Er’s determined face. The intricate designs upon its surface seemed to come alive, depicting swirling symbols and constellations in a breathtaking display of artistry.
As Min Er flung the Talisman into the air above her, a surge of spirit qi erupted from within her, enveloping the Talisman like a vibrant river of energy.
The earth corpse’s ugly face contorted with anger as it observed Min Er’s actions. Its grip on its tattered robes tightened, its black wings unfolding with a sense of impending menace. The air crackled with electric energy as the creature prepared to launch a devastating attack at Min Er.
However, Wang, sensing the imminent danger, was not willing to let the earth corpse seize the opportunity. His hands moved in a blur, rapidly forming intricate hand seals with practiced precision. A surge of power emanated from him, causing his aura to swell and expand at an astonishing rate.
The once feeble Wang now exuded an overwhelming presence, his aura rivaling that of a cultivator in the mid-stage of the Dao Integration Realm.
"Stupid brat! Do you think you can defeat me, the Blood Valley Monarch, just by burning your blood essence?" The earth corpse sneered, its voice oozing with disdain and superiority.
Unfazed by the creature’s taunts, Wang pulled out his spear, the weapon gleaming with a divine light that seemed to harmonize with the raw power resonating within him. He lunged forward, thrusting the spear towards the Blood Valley Monarch with lightning speed, aiming for its decaying head.
Aware of the imminent danger, the Blood Valley Monarch brought forth its powerful claws, swiftly parrying Wang’s attack and grasping the spear with its decaying hands.
However, to its astonishment, the moment its hand touched the spear, a blinding surge of pure light burst forth from it.
The spear radiated with an intensity that seemed to defy its ordinary appearance, its divine light tearing through the Blood Valley Monarch’s decaying flesh, causing it to recoil in agony.
While the divine light engulfed the Blood Valley Monarch, the Talisman Min Er had infused with her spirit qi began to fade, its purpose fulfilled. In its place, a shimmering two-meter glowing portal materialized before her.
With a mixture of hesitation and determination, Min Er took hesitant steps towards the portal.
Just as she crossed the threshold, the portal vanished, severing the connection between her and the battlefield.
As Min Er disappeared through the portal, Wang’s grip on the spear loosened, and it fell from his grasp, clattering against the ground. He stood defenseless before the Blood Valley Monarch, his eyes filled with resignation as he braced himself for the incoming onslaught.
The Blood Valley Monarch, realizing its primary target had eluded its grasp, rumbled with displeasure. Its lips curled into a sinister smile, revealing rows of sharp, jagged teeth. It advanced towards Wang with slow, deliberate steps, its intentions clear and deadly.
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After stepping through the portal, Min Er found herself in a swirling void passage, the shifting energies of the void creating an unsettling atmosphere. She glanced back at the now-disappeared portal, a mix of relief and regret flickering in her eyes.
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The Talisman she had used was - The One Heaven Direction Talisman. A precious artifact, capable of creating temporary portals between worlds, but its power was fleeting, lasting only a few seconds.
With a resigned sigh, Min Er turned her attention to the other side of the void passage, knowing that she must press forward.
After what felt like an eternity, another portal materialized before her, its shimmering light cutting through the darkness of the void. Min Er offered a bitter smile. Without hesitation, she made her way towards the portal.
Suddenly, the entire void passage began to tremble, an ominous vibration that reverberated through Min Er’s very core. Panic flashed through her eyes as her heart pounded in her chest. She quickened her steps towards the portal.
In the blink of an eye, a massive hole tore open on the side of the void passage, ripping through the fabric of reality. From the depths of this gaping tear emerged a colossal serpent, its majestic form adorned with brilliant golden scales. Two imposing black horns adorned its regal head, while its massive wings unfolded with an air of supremacy.
The golden serpent’s colossal form seemed to dwarf the entire void passage, its presence consuming the space with an undeniable aura of dominance. Its scales shimmered with a radiant golden hue, reflecting the ethereal light of the void and casting a mesmerizing gleam upon the surroundings.
The serpent’s eyes glinted with an otherworldly intelligence, its gaze fixated upon Min Er as if it could see through the void itself.
Min Er’s pulse quickened, her instincts screaming at her to run, to find a way out of this nightmarish encounter.
Overwhelmed by sheer terror, Min Er’s heart pounded in her chest like a trapped bird desperately fluttering its wings. She pushed herself to the absolute limits, her muscles screaming in protest as she fought against the suffocating grip of panic.
Just as a glimmer of hope danced in her mind, a nightmarish transformation overtook the golden serpent. Its colossal jaws stretched wide, morphing into a swirling void that seemed to hunger for her very essence. In a petrifying moment, Min Er’s horrified screams reverberated through the oppressive darkness as she was mercilessly devoured whole.
As Min Er disappeared into the serpent’s mouth, the void passage trembled once more, as if reacting to the serpent’s presence. The portal that had led her to this point began to falter, its light flickering and fading.