Chapter 224 Until the Last Moment (Today's Double Update)
“Qingxia…” “Get out of the way!” “Qingxia!!”
I heard everyone's voice.
An anxious, worried call.
No one had called out to her like this before. Perhaps it was because she was injured too severely. But now was not the time to worry about the injury. She had to stand up. Stop Wen Yao. Stop her...
The light in my vision faded without me noticing. There was only a drop of blood on the tip of the spear. Wen Yao smiled maliciously. Was I blocked? Me? The other Blood Knights? When...
The soft sword pierced the heart, destroying the muscles, and the weak heartbeat that sustained life stopped. The world turned upside down. In the dim vision, the silhouette of the plague demon remained.
Not blocked.
Still, failed.
She heard the laughter of her own kind, overwhelming, like the disturbing chirping of insects. Wen Yao was approaching the exhausted Ji Huaisu. In the distance, Shax roared. She collapsed to the ground, staring blankly.
How annoying! It was like she was back to the day her grandfather died. That day, she had also watched in a daze, unable to move, unable to fight, unable to do anything. Chu Hengkong had given her his heart, but even with a human heart, was there still nothing she could do?
No. If this continues, everything will be over. No.
Get moving. Get moving.
The heartbeat and breathing fell silent.
——Get moving!
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"Lord Wen Yao, how interesting." Huang Li sneered, "Look at the look in her eyes before she died. Did she think she could kill you?"
She stamped on Qingxia's abdomen, squeezing more blood from the wound. This torture, like a toy, gave the Blood Knight immediate pleasure. Fuhuo and Jiaodu joined in with great interest, eager to see if the corpse's expression would change before death.
"Stop wasting time and control the situation." Wen Yao ordered.
The three Blood Knights simultaneously withdrew their weapons, their bone weapons stained with blood. Wen Yao reached out and touched his exposed heart, a green light emanating from his fingertips.
She drank the azure light, and her severe injuries healed with incredible speed. Bones reconnected, skin regenerated, and her white hair began to grow again. Within two seconds, she was back to her full-blown Plague Devil, stunningly beautiful and unharmed.
"Is this the power bestowed upon you by your loving mother?" Fu Huo was curious, wondering why it was only used now. Could it be that Lord Wen Yao was being too arrogant?
Wen Yao glanced at her and said, "What do you know? My loving mother gave me this for a reason. If you think you've used it in advance, it's a mistake, not a merit."
As she spoke, she tilted her head slightly, letting the bullet graze her ear. Shax's position was completely exposed; he was guarding the cave entrance. That was supposed to be the deepest part of the fortress, but the previous desperate attack had flattened everything around the battlefield, leaving no shelter.
The sniper silently loaded the bullet like a machine, then stood up and raised his pistol. He was completely exposed to the toxin, and his fragile body turned into a sticky jelly-like texture, but his eyes were specially made prosthetic eyes, so he could still see.
At this moment, Shax wished he had a tower, or at least a building, so that he could have a chance to shoot the Blood Knight when he rushed out. But he had nothing. The sniper rifle was too slow at this distance. He only had a pistol.
Shax fired, but before the last bullet could be fired, Locust thrust his spear forward, pinning him to the ground. Shax fell silently into the poison pool, his final shot striking Ji Huaisu. It was the only remaining blood-healing bullet, replacing the healing component with a stimulant, allowing the exhausted Ji Huaisu to stand up once more.
After that exhausting Meteor Dust Blast, Ji Huaisu no longer had the power to use her spells. She switched to Blazing Armor, harnessing the healing power of Pure Fire to delay her death. Now armed only with the most basic Shadow Blade and Light Shield, she stood guard at the cave entrance, refusing to retreat.
"Hold her down." Wen Yao waved his hand. "That's my food."
The Blood Knights rushed out at the command, three ferocious weapons slashing at Ji Huaisu's limbs. Ji Huaisu remained motionless, this little scene unscarred. She let the bone whip wrap around her neck, then moved her foot to step on the shadow of the locust, blocking Fuhuo's hammer with her light shield. This bought her a second. She brought the shadow blade and light shield together, ready to activate the final Dust Break.
But Locust Li broke free of her restraints and rushed forward violently, crushing Ji Huaisu's wrists with both hands. The difference in their physiques was too great; even someone as strong as Ji Huaisu was far inferior to the Blood Knight in terms of physical strength.
Ji Huaisu hit Huang Li with his head, but Huang Li didn't move at all. He smiled and said, "Master Wen Yao, take it!"
Wen Yao's flying ability would take about ten seconds to recover, and these ten seconds were just the right time to replenish it. This Discipline Knight's strength was rare in the world. A weaker Plague Devil would have been killed here. This was the perfect blood food. The Knight still looked at her coldly, his eyes much more pleasant than those of the ones he had eaten before. Wen Yao couldn't help but feel happy, and she looked forward to the taste of this heart.
She drew her sword, but failed to strike. A hand grasped her weapon, as strong as a steel cage!
Wen Yao saw the shock in the Blood Knight's eyes. She smelled the wind, tinged with the scent of blood. Silently, a massive shadow descended from behind her. Then, a powerful punch slammed directly into Wen Yao's soft sword, shattering the Plague Demon's weapon with one blow!
"You must be kidding..." Locust Li whispered unconsciously, "You..."
The body stood up.
He held up his scarred body, with fatal wounds deep enough to see the bones.
A corpse without a heartbeat or breath moved as if alive. Blood covered her face, her long, blood-red hair fluttered in the wind. In this momentary silence, only the warrior's whispers were heard.
“Stand up…
Stand up...! "
That's not a corpse.
A heartbeat pulsed between words. A heart that had been shattered had revived in just a few breaths. The Blood Knight's recovery wasn't yet at this level. Only one technique could accomplish this feat of resurrection.
Then, the lustful demons remembered another fact.
It's not just corpses that don't breathe.
They had all seen that secret technique. The growing threat in silence. The raging willpower in despair. That was a power that belonged only to Dragon Country martial artists...
The secret of Longquan Township: One Qi for a Thousand Years!
“Stand up!!”
Strength and speed exploded, her golden eyes blazing like fire. The Blood Knight rose to her feet again, striking the towering demon. Her fist struck the Qi Armor, shattered by the reflected force. But the iron fist regenerated in a split second. Wen Yao stared at her in disbelief. That familiar scent had revealed the key to resurrection.
"Damn...that martial artist's heart!!"
The lustful demons, or the Wanhua Immortal Clan, are born with the instinct to devour the flesh and blood of others and gain their power.
Just like how Qingxia was able to replicate this Heart Sword after swallowing Wu He's Qingkun Spear.
Just like Wen Yao devoured many martial artists and knights and was able to use their skills.
And now, Qingxia had obtained Chu Hengkong's heart. This willingly given flesh and blood aroused the lustful demon's nature, allowing Qingxia to naturally master some of his techniques. Just like the One Qi Thousand Autumns she had secretly used before the battle, and just like the Immortal and Indestructible Art she had used during her resurrection!
"Only you, Wen Yao!" Qing Xia roared, "Don't even think about leaving!"
Qingxia, disregarding casualties, unleashed frantic punches at Wen Yao. Her fists were repeatedly damaged, only to regenerate at the same rate as Wen Yao's. Wen Yao's five fingers formed into claws and stabbed directly into Qingxia's chest, a sure-win move, but he dodged it. Yiqi Qianqiu's increased speed in this desperate situation gave Qingxia the leverage to fight Wen Yao.
With her immortality combined with the Blood Knight's innate essence, Qingxia has now become an invincible fortress of flesh and blood. She is overdrawing her life force, squandering her life, but as long as her spirit remains, as long as her willpower remains, she will never fall!
"Fuhuo, come and help me. Locust Li is cunning and vicious, go directly to the cave and kill that martial artist!"
Wen Yao finally panicked. Her flying ability would not recover for another four seconds. However, she could vaguely sense the ominous blood energy within the mountain. She had no idea whether the murderous weapon would be unsheathed in four seconds, and this crazy blood knight could obviously survive these four seconds!
"Under orders—"
The red-haired Fu Huo rushed forward, hammer in hand, ready to strike Qing Xia in the back. However, four bone claws shot out from behind Qing Xia, their furious energy piercing Fu Huo's eyes and damaging his brain. She took Wen Yao's claw head-on, then leaned sideways to grab Fu Huo's body and hurled it forward.
Before the Blood Knight's massive corpse flew toward the cave, it directly knocked Jiao Du to his knees. Ji Huaisu struggled to her feet at this moment, holding the Shadow Blade in her mouth and severing Jiao Du's head with one strike!
"Come back here, you plague horse!" Ji Huaisu laughed, "You haven't killed enough knight ancestors yet!!"
Unable to bear the provocation, Huang Li was about to turn and smash Ji Huaisu to death. However, she met Wen Yao's eyes, a terrifying gaze that threatened to tear her skin and bones apart. "You wait!" With three seconds left, Huang Li broke through the ice wall and entered the cave. This was enough time for her to reach the depths of the cave. Blood-red claws extended from Wen Yao's wings, and her blood, with its deadly poison, pierced Qing Xia's back.
"If you like regeneration so much," Wen Yao gritted his teeth and said, "I will pull out your bones with my own hands!!"
In two seconds, Qingxia lost consciousness. Wen Yao's vicious tactics had directly destroyed her ability to think. Even the regeneration of the Immortal Technique required subjective judgment. She was about to collapse.
For one second, Qingxia didn't move, and Wen Yao reached for her head. Wen Yao's movements were incredibly slow. Ji Huaisu threw out his shield and stomped on her shadow with all his might. Wen Yao struggled free. Qingxia suddenly opened her mouth and bit her neck.
Her body had lost its strength, her limbs unable to move. Even with her willpower, she could only control her head. Qingxia clung to Wen Yao, unwilling to let go even if she died. Wen Yao punched Qingxia in the abdomen, and the nerve-controlling wires forced her to release. Her wings once again radiated vibrant colors, and she regained the strength to soar.
"It's over! Die, everyone!!"
And so, having regained its wings, the Warm Harrier soared into the sky. The speed of death descended upon the battlefield once again. The screams of demons, the rage of warriors, blood, poison, despair, and hope—everything intertwined in the final moment.
A head rolled to the ground.
It was a head as beautiful as a fairy's, with violet hair like flowers blooming in spring. But her expression was not beautiful; her features were distorted to the extreme, an expression of extreme shock and fear.
The head of a locust.
The wind died. The noise subsided. The light and shadows faded. Everything vanished in an instant, and all was now silent. The center of the world became a cold, dark cave. From its deepest depths, devoid of light and hope, a bloody murderous intent as vast as the ocean surged forth!
The killer emerged from the sea of blood, carrying a vicious knife destined to slay the heretics. The knife whistled in its sheath, and the longings of centuries past flowed into Chu Hengkong's mind, transforming into a hellish whisper resembling an oath.
“Eat ghosts and demons, and live alone with a broken heart.
Kill ghosts and demons, forge Shura with blood!"
Murderous intent pierced the earth, forming a blood-red, lost secret formation. Without any barrier or protection, no outsider force dared approach. A vibrant heart was outlined in the center of the formation, and then the formation shattered instantly, transforming into bloody light that poured into the man's body, playing a heartbeat like a war drum in the despairing wilderness.
The path to forging destiny and returning to oneness, Sephiroth 3, Xu Lie’s heart.
He drew his sword, and the blood-red blade light split the sky. The Plague Demon's wings were instantly shattered into powder, and her body was cut in two!
(End of this chapter)
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