Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 152

Chapter 152: Battling the Fierce Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast Chapter 152: Battling the Fierce Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast It was commonly known that demonic beasts reaching the Heavenly Origin realm often developed a certain degree of intelligence.

Therefore, Jiang Chen expected the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beasts detected by his divine sense to display such wisdom.

However, as he observed, he found that this was not the case.

The eyes of these demonic beasts showed no hint of spiritual awareness; instead, they burned with an almost insane fervor.

They seethed with violent, murderous intents, reminding Jiang Chen of the blood-red humanoid monsters he had once faced in the treacherous depths of Immortal Tian Cui’s Cave Heaven Secret Realm.

‘Now seeing this, I can’t help but wonder,’ Jiang Chen mused, his brows furrowing, ‘do the demonic beasts appearing sporadically in other regions of the Purple Heaven Holy Land share these traits?’ As he pondered this disturbing possibility, Jiang Chen was careful to remain vigilant at all times.

Meanwhile, Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing, who were enjoying their time exploring various scenic spots and ‘taking pictures’ with the Image Projection Stones, finally came across one of the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beasts already discovered by Jiang Chen.

“Quick, look over there!

It’s a Heavenly Origin realm demonic beast!” Xie Xiaojing exclaimed.

“Mm-hmm, I never expected to encounter a Heavenly Origin realm demonic beast so soon,” Ji Ruxue admitted.

Turning to Xie Xiaojing with a determined look, she said, “Sister Xiaojing, let me tackle it alone first.

If it proves too challenging, we’ll join forces.

Agreed?” With her extensive knowledge of various martial techniques and secret arts, Ji Ruxue rarely had the chance to apply them in real combat.

Now, with such an opportunity before her, she was eager to seize it.

Noticing her best friend’s enthusiasm, Xie Xiaojing found it impossible to refuse.

She nodded in agreement, murmuring, “Alright, but be careful.” Just as Ji Ruxue was preparing to engage, Jiang Chen arrived at their position.

He kept the jade flute-like flying artifact hovering above the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast and spoke reassuringly to the two young women, “Junior Sister Xie Xiaojing, there’s no need to worry.

Holy Maiden can take on this demonic beast alone.

I’m here to ensure that no harm comes to either of you-a promise I made to the Holy Lord, and one I intend to keep.” Hearing Jiang Chen’s assurance, Xie Xiaojing repeatedly nodded her head in agreement, her eyes shining with admiration.

On the other hand, the eager-to-fight Ji Ruxue gave a quick, decisive nod and swooped down toward the solitary Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast on the ground.

While in mid-air, she deftly waved her petite hand, summoning an oil-paper umbrella that sprang open with a flourish.

This seemingly delicate umbrella was, in reality, a top-grade artifact of the Heavenly Origin rank.

Doubling as a sword, it was equally effective for offense and defense, making it a formidable weapon in Ji Ruxue’s skilled hands.

At this critical moment, Ji Ruxue unfurled her oil-paper umbrella with a graceful flick of her wrist, subtly tugging on the handle.

Instantly, a slender, elegant white sword materialized, its needle-like sharpness posing a silent but deadly threat.

Clutching the umbrella in one hand and the sword in the other, Ji Ruxue descended from above, her form slicing through the air, poised to strike down the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast!

However, the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast was no ordinary opponent.

Sensing the impending threat overhead, it reacted with astonishing speed.

With a ground-shaking roar that echoed across the skies, it unleashed spear-like red spikes from its back, aiming directly at Ji Ruxue.

As if the spikes weren’t threatening enough, the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast unleashed a torrent of blazing flames from the spike-riddled cavities on its back, sending a deadly surge towards Ji Ruxue, intent on scorching her from the sky.

“Hmph, mere child’s play,” Ji Ruxue scoffed softly, dismissing the demonic beast’s attack.

With deft movements, she used the broad surface of her umbrella to shield herself from the deadly spikes and searing flames.

At the same time, she swung her long sword, performing the Void Rainbow Sixth Sword Style-Piercing Through the Clouds.

The air crackled as her blade sliced through it, sending forceful waves towards the demonic beast.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

A fierce battle erupted in the depths of the mountain forest where they were located.

Despite the fact that Ji Ruxue was only an Early-stage Heavenly Origin realm practitioner, her exceptional martial talent was unmistakable.

Wielding her top-grade Heavenly Origin-level artifact, she matched the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast, a Middle-stage Heavenly Origin realm adversary, blow for blow.

Each strike they exchanged was met with equal force and ferocity.

Watching the battle from high up in the sky, Xie Xiaojing, reassured by Jiang Chen’s presence and protection, chose not to intervene.

She understood that this evenly matched duel was more than just a confrontation; it was a formative trial for her best friend, a crucial test of both her character and skills.

The battle below escalated in intensity!

The enormous Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast, as tall as a four or five-story building, roared without pause as it charged forward.

Its immense size left a trail of destruction in its wake; massive red maple trees were uprooted and toppled one after another.

Amid the chaos, the panicked cries of countless airborne and ground-dwelling creatures echoed, blending into a desperate chorus as they scrambled to find safety Confronted with such overwhelming aggression, Ji Ruxue demonstrated her extraordinary agility and prowess.

With nimble movements, she circled the demonic beast, her razor-sharp weapon repeatedly slicing into the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast’s thick hide.

Each strike caused copious amounts of blood, resembling red-hot magma, to spew from the creature’s wounds.

The intense heat of the demonic beast’s blood incinerated nearby flora and shattered rocks.

As the battle wore on, Ji Ruxue’s relentless assault steadily forced the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast onto the defensive.

Despite its formidable strength and size, the demonic beast clearly began losing ground under her skilled attacks.

However, a surprising turn of events unfolded that caught Jiang Chen off guard!

Instead of retreating under its survival instincts, the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast continued its reckless attack on Ji Ruxue.

“What in the world is happening?” Jiang Chen muttered, his eyes narrowing in confusion and concern.

He directed the jade flute to descend closer to the action, aiming to better understand the demonic beast’s unusual behavior.

…

As the battle raged on, another intense quarter-hour passed.

Finally, Ji Ruxue’s sword pierced the skull of the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast.

The tremendous Heavenly Origin Power she channeled through her blade instantly destroyed its brain.

With a pained roar, the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast let out its final cry of agony before collapsing to the ground with a thunderous thud, its massive body no longer a threat.

Standing triumphantly on the head of the fallen Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast, Ji Ruxue waved her hand, filled with exhilaration, and exclaimed, “Phew, I finally won!

It’s been quite some time since I’ve had such a thrilling battle!” Guiding the jade flute-shaped flying artifact, Jiang Chen, along with Xie Xiaojing, landed gracefully beside Ji Ruxue.

“An outstanding battle!” he offered, his praise accompanied by a warm smile.

“Sister Ruxue, you’re amazing!” Xie Xiaojing complimented, her voice brimming with sincere admiration.

Ji Ruxue couldn’t deny the pleasure she felt from their praises, but she maintained her composure and responded modestly, “It’s merely adequate.

There’s no need for such excessive praise.” Not wanting to dwell on the matter, she took her seat at the front of the flying artifact and eagerly said, “Let’s hurry and find more demonic beasts to challenge!” Her thirst for battle was clearly not yet quenched.

Only Jiang Chen didn’t leave right away.

Instead, he gestured toward the lifeless body of the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast and asked, “What about the carcass of this creature?” After all, it was the remains of a Heavenly Origin realm demonic beast, brimming with potent qi and blood energy.

“I have no need for it,” Ji Ruxue dismissed with a nonchalant wave of her hand.

“Jiang Chen, feel free to take it.” “That won’t do,” Jiang Chen immediately shook his head.

“While it’s true that you lack for nothing,” he stated seriously, “gaining rewards is a significant part of our training.

It adds meaning to our trials.” Turning to Xie Xiaojing, Jiang Chen asked, “Isn’t that right, Junior Sister Xiaojing?” “Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, Senior Brother Jiang Chen is absolutely correct!” Xie Xiaojing quickly agreed, not daring to refute him.

Seeing her adorable reaction, Jiang Chen tried his best to hold back his laughter and remarked playfully, “So, everyone should gain something, and that includes you, Holy Maiden.” “For now,” he announced, “I’ll hold onto the carcass of the Hexa Spiked Flameclad Beast, and we’ll split it up when we get back.” With a wave of his hand, he dismantled the demonic beast’s body into sizable chunks and stored them within the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring.

Unable to find a reason to deny Jiang Chen’s logic, Ji Ruxue conceded, “Alright, I’ll take a share as well.” “Very good,” Jiang Chen affirmed with a nod.

Then, looking around at their surroundings, he added seriously, “One more thing: the demonic beasts in this Red Maple Heavenly Valley are acting strangely.

We need to be careful.” “If possible,” he continued thoughtfully, “let’s try to uncover the reasons behind these creatures’ strange behavior during this venture.

This could be a significant contribution to our Holy Land.” After taking a deep breath, Jiang Chen said with a chuckle, “Haha, I see the Holy Maiden is eager for another fight.

Enough talk, let’s go.

I’ve already spotted several of these demonic beasts.” He then quickly channeled his Origin Power into the jade flute-like flying artifact.

With a soft whoosh, the jade flute launched into the air, transforming into a brilliant beam of light that sped through the sprawling red-hued forest.

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