Xianxia: Big Brother of Tianyong City

Chapter 61: “Fight to the Death! Fierce Battle!”

“Silver Python King, surrender the Dragon Rock Fruit, or face the wrath of my sword!”

The white-clad Lu Xue’er, her gaze as cold as frost, fixed her eyes on the Silver Python King floating in the air before her. With a swift motion, she grasped the Tianya Divine Sword on her back. Immediately, a wave of sharp sword energy surged from her graceful figure.

[Silver Python King (银蟒王): A high-level demonic beast known for its immense physical strength and near-impenetrable scales. Its seven-inch spot is a critical vulnerability shared by serpents in Chinese folklore.]

“She’s also here for the Dragon Rock Fruit?”

Xiao Yu, observing the scene from a distant vantage point, raised an eyebrow in mild surprise. It seemed that Lu Xue’er had the same target as he did.

“How dare you, a mere human woman, speak to this king in such a tone!”

The Silver Python King, already in a foul mood, erupted in rage at Lu Xue’er’s words. Its massive tail lashed out violently, tearing through the air toward her.

Clang!

The air trembled with the sound of a dragon’s roar as Lu Xue’er unsheathed her Tianya Divine Sword. Her slender hand guided the blade, which gleamed with a radiant blue light, toward the massive tail. However, despite her efforts, the attack left only a faint white mark on the python’s silvery scales.

Boom!

The force of the tail struck Lu Xue’er, sending her hurtling toward a distant mountain. Yet, even mid-air, she deftly adjusted her posture and flew back, re-engaging the Silver Python King in a ferocious melee.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

High above the sky, a celestial battle unfolded. On one side was the ethereal swordswoman, her movements graceful yet fierce. On the other, the colossal serpent, its body exuding a menacing power. Their clash raged on, shaking heaven and earth.

“Lu Xue’er’s swordsmanship is impressive,” Xiao Yu murmured, standing far away as he observed the battle with a hint of admiration.

Through his Lingyan Technique, Xiao Yu discerned that Lu Xue’er was only at the early stages of the Golden Core Realm. However, he could not gauge the Python King’s exact strength. Judging by its overwhelming presence, it was likely at the late Golden Core stage.

“Unfortunately, her opponent is the Silver Python King.”

Though Lu Xue’er’s swordsmanship was unparalleled, her opponent was a high-level demonic beast with a lineage far superior to that of ordinary creatures. The python’s physical resilience and raw power placed it on par with cultivators at the peak of the Golden Core Realm.

Boom!

With a single lash of its tail, the Silver Python King shattered Lu Xue’er’s protective aura. Yet, even as she was flung backward, she retaliated with a well-timed thrust. The Tianya Divine Sword flew from her hand, piercing the python’s vulnerable seven-inch spot, leaving a deep, bone-revealing gash before returning to her grip.

“Hissss!”

The Python King let out a pained roar, its crimson eyes glowing with unrestrained fury. Though the injury wasn’t fatal, the excruciating pain enraged the beast further.

“Hand over the Dragon Rock Fruit!”

Despite her disheveled appearance, Lu Xue’er stood tall, unwavering in her determination. Her long hair billowed in the wind, her white robes tinged with traces of blood, yet her aura remained undiminished. This scene of tragic beauty only accentuated her unyielding spirit, leaving Xiao Yu both impressed and perplexed.

“What drives her so?” he wondered. “Why risk her life for a mere herb?”

“You dare to wound me? You shall pay with your life!”

The Silver Python King, now fully maddened, charged at Lu Xue’er with its jaws agape, intending to devour her whole.

Faced with the ferocious onslaught, a bitter smile graced Lu Xue’er’s lips. There was no fear in her eyes—only an unwavering resolve. As the wind howled around her, she raised the Tianya Divine Sword high above her head.

“By the Nine Heavens of Xuancha, let divine lightning descend. Unleash the majesty of the heavens—guided by my blade!”

The ancient Daoist incantation escaped her lips, carried by the wind across the mountain’s summit.

“The Divine Sword’s Thunder Command!”

Xiao Yu’s eyes widened in disbelief as he recognized the technique. This was the Divine Sword’s Thunder Command, the signature skill of Zhu Xian Sect and one of the few techniques comparable to Tianyong City’s Illusory Sword Formation.

[Divine Sword’s Thunder Command (神剑御雷真诀): A signature technique of the Zhu Xian Sect, capable of summoning heavenly lightning to amplify a sword’s destructive power.]

In an instant, the clear skies darkened as thunderclouds rolled in, casting the battlefield in shadow. Streaks of lightning flashed amidst the gathering storm, converging into a massive vortex in the heavens.

Boom!

A blinding bolt of lightning descended from the vortex, striking the Tianya Divine Sword. The sword absorbed the divine energy, radiating an awe-inspiring brilliance.

For a brief moment, Xiao Yu noticed Lu Xue’er’s body tremble under the immense strain, her pale face flushed with a touch of unhealthy crimson.

“She’s fighting with everything she’s got!” Xiao Yu muttered, his heart stirred by the sheer tenacity and desperation evident in her actions.

“Die!”

Lu Xue’er’s voice, crisp and commanding, echoed across the battlefield. Channeling every ounce of her strength, she directed the Tianya Divine Sword toward the charging Python King.

Boom!

A bolt of divine lightning, amplified by the sword’s power, erupted from the blade. It surged forward with unstoppable force, striking the Silver Python King dead on.

The results were devastating.

The Python King’s formidable defenses crumbled. Its silvery scales were torn apart, flesh scorched and shredded as the divine energy ravaged its massive form. The beast’s insides spilled across the battlefield, staining the verdant mountain in blood. Its lifeless remains fell to the ground, feeding the earth below.