Chapter 248: The Countdown to Killing

With Xiao Guang’s strength, she naturally wouldn’t be affected by merely the spread of Killing’s intent. Although the latter had dramatically expanded under certain external amplifications, nearing the effect of its true form descending, it still couldn’t shake the proud dragon’s might in the slightest.

Feeling the surge of energy and the sound of breaking air approaching from behind, the experienced Little Dragon Daughter remained unfazed. Her platinum-clad tail extended naturally from beneath her shorts, transforming into a high-speed blur that struck without hesitation against the giant fist!

“Boom!”

Another earth-shattering explosion erupted, accompanied by a wave of air; the dragon’s tail remained unscathed, while the bloody fist, ensnared by external force, shattered into pieces, reforming into liquid and falling back into the blood pool.

Little Dragon Daughter isn’t the type to let herself be hit without a fight. While fending off the attack from behind, her forward assault continued unabated, both claws swiping down to carve out a black fissure capable of rending space!

“Zing!”

[Arrogant!]

Killing’s murderous intent surged, and the bizarre statue moved once more like a living being. Its two armed blades crossed in midair, attempting to replicate the previous feat and forcefully take on this imminent attack.

But evidently, the onslaught unleashed directly by Little Dragon Daughter was far superior to its remote strikes.

The long knife and curved sword that once blocked her long-distance claw instantly broke under the black cut, and if not for the statue having six arms to quickly position a round shield beneath, the dragon-claw-shaped hands formed by Xiao Guang would have cleaved through.

The statue’s stony head would likely end up shattered like those two weapons.

Nonetheless, the opponent managed to block this attack.

Failing to land a hit, Xiao Guang didn’t linger in place, opting for a nimble backflip to evade several giant spears surging once again from the blood pool before lightly landing on the ground before Vilyric and the others with a soft thud of her bare feet.

“Thud, Thud.”

Until Little Dragon Daughter returned to her original spot, the severed parts of the long knife and curved sword finally succumbed to gravity, plopping into the blood pool with two comparatively soft sounds and a splash, sinking beneath the surface.

Thus concluded this round of rapid-fire offense and defense.

Though it seemed neither side could truly harm the other, any discerning observer would note that in this brief clash, the statue had evidently come off worse, considering Little Dragon Daughter was still unscathed while the former had lost at least two major weapons.

Unexpectedly, Little Dragon Daughter took the initiative to speak in the midst of battle.

“So it’s you, huh? Didn’t I teach you a lesson last time?”

Seemingly responding to the blonde girl’s taunt, the air thick with the scent of rust once more reverberated with a low and powerful will.

[You… are that white dragon from last time. Good, very good… There is indeed a worthy opponent to kill in this world.]

The statue, or rather—a monarch of Killing, Slutut, slowly turned its somewhat stiff head, its deep gaze hidden beneath armor, landing on the four girls with various appearances one by one.

[A true god-level white dragon, a juvenile succubus with two flavors, a disguised fox hiding its aura; heh, good good good, even you’re here… Xi Fu, what a troublesome lot.]

The Life Goddess, receiving extra attention, did not shy away from matching its gaze. Both their immense spiritual wills clashed in the air like competing waves of the sea.

“You’re still the same, Slutut; you haven’t changed at all after thousands of years.”

[But you’ve grown weaker, Xi Fu. Your kind, born out of the world’s creation, can only continue to decline? Hmph, so unambitious, it’s laughable.]

“Ha…”

Seemingly revealing more information, both sides tacitly ceased their conversation at the same moment.

“Wait.”

Temporarily halting the Little Dragon Daughter, Vilyric grasped Eudora’s small hand, helping her stabilize her mind and resist the natural, rule-like invasion of Killing’s will while also actively speaking.

“You’re one of the Four Demon Monarchs of Killing, right?”

Killing’s will fell silent for a moment before muttering casually.

[That’s merely an external title, concealed fox. Remember well, this monarch is not the same as the others.]

“Huh?”

Noticing the other’s difficulty in communication, Vilyric seized the opportunity and straightforwardly asked.

“Slutut, why are you going to such lengths to descend into this world?”

[Oh… “this world”, rather than “our world”, huh? Concealed fox, since you come from outside just like me, why bother feigning ignorance?]

“?”

Before the bewildered Vilyric could follow up, Killing’s will laughed triumphantly.

[If we’re talking about purpose, of course, it is to kill! To validate existence through killing, to shatter the world with killing! My footsteps will not be constrained by just one world!]

“You will fail, just like countless times before. Though the gods have fallen, this world’s guardians have not yet vanished; at the very least, we are still here.”

However, Slutut only laughed maniacally at Xi Fu Lin’s unwavering declaration, shaking the large armor on the statue as if conducting a fierce symphony!

[Hahahahahaha! This world belongs to no one, nor any god! It belongs to the strong! Xi Fu, save your useless words; let’s settle this with action.]

As the laughter died out, Killing’s will redirected its gaze to the blonde girl in front.

[Of course, the one I most desire to kill is still you… our battle will come to pass, the future where the blade of killing descends shall not be too far; just wait in anticipation for that day.]

Then, the surging blood pool gradually calmed, transforming rapidly into clear, transparent water as if drawn of some power. The proud statue standing atop the stone platform seemed to lose its soul, freezing in its last action, remaining silent.

Killing’s will had returned, bringing with it everything it had plundered from this world.

“Tch, that was a quick getaway.”

Seemingly displeased that the other party spat out threats and then fled without allowing her the chance to retort or land a few punches, the Giant Dragon swiped her paw again, unleashing a cutting force that shattered the statue stripped of divine power, along with the surrounding magical beast stone carvings, scattering them like debris into the colorless pool.

“Proud but not arrogant… This king of killing is quite a tricky character.”

Watching the dust settle, the disguised fox girl, who had remained uninvolved throughout and hidden her strength, expressed this thoughtful evaluation.

“Haah… Huh… Ha…”

Only then did a certain little loli beside her begin to breathe rapidly in apparent relief.

“Eudora, are you alright?”

“I-I’m fine… Little Fox Sister…”

Although she said so, her pink hair was damp with sweat, her pale complexion overshadowed by weakness, and her small wings and tail drooped limply, not at all resembling someone who was okay.

Vilyric and Xiao Guang were not in any danger; Tilysha had the protection of Xi Fu Lin’s divine power, thus unaffected by the frenzied killing intent. In fact, only Eudora was left alone, her foundations too weak to withstand the onslaught of Killing’s will, comparable to that of a god or its laws.

While Miss White Fox did help filter out some of the negative emotional impact, the divine-level pressure still imposed an exceptionally heavy burden on the young succubus.

But this was Vilyric’s intention.

On one hand, some overly high-level secrets shared during their earlier conversation would not benefit Eudora; while resisting that pressure, she naturally wouldn’t have the leisure to ponder certain matters.

On the other hand, it was also excellent training. As a race skilled in mental capabilities, a succubus’s strength primarily correlated with the intensity of their soul, and using Slutut’s influence as a sharpenstone would undoubtedly benefit Eudora’s will.

Hmm… however, if that guy knew a certain fox lady was using his pressure for sharpening purposes, he would probably be furious enough to jump.

Hahaha, the masked fox is dying of laughter!

   

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