With the cultivation levels of Yang Yuanhe and Su Mingwei, if they were at their peak and working together, they might barely withstand this strike.
However, they were already injured and still engaged by the Purple Mansion beasts, making it impossible to survive this attack.
Seeing the danger to Yang Yuanhe, Yang Zhengyuan could no longer hold back. Ignoring his internal injuries, he unleashed his Thunderfire Sword toward the Mountain-Cleaving Soul-Crushing Axe.
But as a mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator, how could he possibly block a high-grade third-rank treasure wielded by a ninth-level Purple Mansion beast?
In an instant, the Thunderfire Sword suffered severe damage, its glow dimming as it was sent flying back.
However, Yang Zhengyuan had anticipated this. Seizing the moment when the Thunderfire Sword briefly stalled the attack, he activated the Violet Gold Heavenly Net Shield and hurled it forward, finally deflecting the Mountain-Cleaving Soul-Crushing Axe.
Meanwhile, Xu Daoyang and Pan Boyuan went all out, using two high-grade third-rank treasures to batter the Violet-Blood Tower, forcing the Violet-Blooded Python to focus on defending itself.
"Roar—!"
At that moment, the Black-Horned Python's eyes flashed coldly. It unleashed a deafening roar, activating its high-grade third-rank treasure to deflect Lin Qianshu's Nine-Condensed Mystic Ice Spikes. It then used its defensive divine ability to withstand their attacks, retaliating with the Black Fiend Divine Light aimed at Yang Zhengyuan.
Having already used his high-grade third-rank defensive treasure and his life-bound sword to protect Yang Yuanhe, Yang Zhengyuan could only rely on his Violet Calamity Tribulation Thunder Bead to counter the attack.
But the treasure was quickly knocked aside, and the Black Fiend Divine Light continued its assault, slashing toward Yang Zhengyuan.
In a desperate attempt to defend himself, Yang Zhengyuan activated his Fire Element Divine Thunder, but the pain from his internal injuries caused his spiritual energy to drop by fifty percent, significantly weakening the divine technique.
In that split second, his heart sank—there was no way to recover.
The Black Fiend Divine Light obliterated his Fire Element Divine Thunder, its residual power piercing his protective energy shield and invading his meridians.
"Ah—!"
Yang Zhengyuan screamed in agony as he suffered a devastating blow. However, his gaze turned ferocious.
Realizing his situation, he no longer cared about suppressing his internal injuries. He swallowed a Death-Grasp Pill and summoned his treasure sword to fight the Black-Horned Python to the death.
The Death-Grasp Pill was a high-grade third-rank combat pill that could temporarily suppress all non-lethal injuries. However, after the battle, it would drain the user's vitality, resulting in death.
"You beast, I'll take you down with me!"
Yang Zhengyuan's aura surged after consuming the pill, his resolve turning into a deadly determination as he engaged the Black-Horned Python.
Meanwhile, Elian had already gained the upper hand. He used his two swords to attack relentlessly, killing the Crimson Flame Python in just seven or eight moves as its combat ability diminished in the water.
The remaining Ice Python was no match for him, falling in just a few breaths.
Having slain three formidable enemies, Elian, now bloodied, emanated a chilling aura of pure killing intent.
Turning his attention to Su Mingwei and Yang Yuanhe's opponent, his sharp gaze sent the enemy Python into a panic, prompting it to attempt an escape.
But Elian sneered, launching the Fiery Void Sword to strike it down.
As Elian demonstrated his overwhelming power, the Purple-Blood Python and Black-Horned Python were both enraged and terrified. The Black-Horned Python, already occupied with three opponents, couldn't intervene, while the Purple-Blood Python struggled to muster any support.
The Purple-Blood Python roared in frustration, activating both the Violet-Blood Tower and Mountain-Cleaving Soul-Crushing Axe to fend off Xu Daoyang and Pan Boyuan. It then directed a mid-grade third-rank sword toward Elian.
Elian's expression remained calm as he used the Grand Plough Celestial Sword to block the attack.
When this move failed, the Purple-Blood Python roared again, unleashing its ultimate divine ability, the Heaven-Devouring Art, attempting to consume the Grand Plough Celestial Sword.
Having been victim to this ability before, the human cultivators were prepared. Xu Daoyang quickly activated a small bell-like treasure.
"Ding, ding, ding!"
The bell emitted a crisp chime as array patterns rippled through the void, neutralizing the Purple-Blood Python's Heaven-Devouring Art.
This treasure, known as the Void Bell, was a high-grade third-rank artifact designed to counter devouring techniques. Jiang Linglong had specifically lent it to Xu Daoyang for this battle against the Purple-Blood Python.
Frustrated by its failure to intervene, the Purple-Blood Python watched helplessly as the early-stage Purple Mansion Python met its end. Su Mingwei's Wood Element Divine Thunder and Yang Yuanhe's efforts delayed it just enough for the Fiery Void Sword to decapitate the creature.
With the beast's death, Elian's life-bound sword emitted an ominous aura, striking fear even into the Purple-Blood Python.
"What kind of killing god is this?"
By this point, everyone was awestruck by Elian's unparalleled combat prowess. His innate talent as a sword immortal was evident, his sharp instincts and relentless precision unnerving even late-stage Purple Mansion experts.
Realizing the dire situation, the Purple-Blood Python decided against risking its life. It fortified its defenses with the Violet-Blood Tower and began retreating, hoping to stall until reinforcements from the lower-level beasts arrived.
Elian calmly pursued with his sword, but when Su Mingwei and others offered to assist, he waved them off.
"You're injured. Don't take unnecessary risks. Help intercept the lower-level beasts instead."
The two nodded, redirecting their efforts toward handling the Foundation Establishment-level beasts.
The Purple-Blood Python, seeing Elian closing in, attempted to escape further. But Elian unleashed two divine lightning bolts, shaking the Violet-Blood Tower's defenses, and followed up with the Grand Plough Celestial Sword.
Meanwhile, Xu Daoyang, having recovered thirty percent of his energy with a Purple Essence Pill, activated the Golden Fire Dragon Shears for an additional strike.
Pan Boyuan joined with his clan's treasured Mountain and River Painting, summoning a landscape to suppress the enemy.
"Humph!"
The Purple-Blood Python snorted coldly. Even as a ninth-level Purple Mansion beast, it found itself overwhelmed by the combined might of three mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivators wielding high-grade treasures.
Desperately, it evaded the Mountain and River Painting, braced the Golden Fire Dragon Shears with the Violet-Blood Tower, and countered the Grand Plough Celestial Sword with the Mountain-Cleaving Soul-Crushing Axe.
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