C175 Kill!
"I can't be under your protection all the time."
"And you've already given me so much!"
A spark of elite brilliance shone in Lee Zi's eyes.
At first, Lee Zi hadn't felt much from Chu Yi's assistance, but as she grew stronger, the full impact of his help became undeniable.
The powers he granted her were simply overwhelming!
Lee Zi could vividly sense the transformation in her abilities, realizing just how powerful she had become.
Even at her previous peak, harnessing all three types of genetic power, she now felt that she could effortlessly defeat her former self without even invoking her battle form.
This was the result of Chu Yi's support.
"If you always do this, I'll never be able to grow!"
"That's why I must handle this battle on my own!"
Chu Yi fell silent.
Lee Zi offered a reassuring smile.
"Don't worry too much. It's not a big deal."
"You must understand, while our foe may be a mid-level Gold Demonic Beast, away from its territory, it's at best an Elementary Gold Beast, and possibly one with all its powers restricted."
"If I can't defeat a Demonic Beast like this, then I don't see any reason to go on!"
"Besides, with you here, I'm not concerned about getting hurt..."
Finally, Lee Zi's words took effect, and Chu Yi was thoroughly persuaded.
With a gentle nod, Chu Yi refrained from any further words.
"Good luck!"
Those two words signified a shift in Chu Yi's mindset.
Lee Zi's smile grew even more radiant.
Yet, as she turned to face the Demonic Beast, the warmth in her eyes was replaced by a steely resolve.
The Demonic Beast was now less than five hundred meters away.
For the average person, that distance would take several minutes to cover.
But for beings like them, five hundred meters was merely a blink of an eye!
And so, Lee Zi sprang into action!
She opted not to unleash her battle form, confident that even in water, she could slay the Demonic Beast outright.
Now, it was just Lee Zi in her standard form!
In the next instant, as the fearsome Demonic Beast loomed, Lee Zi's fist emerged!
Her strike cleaved through the air, landing a powerful blow on the massive body of the Demonic Beast.
It was a forceful hit, marking the first skirmish between Lee Zi and the creature!
But then...
Bang!
Lee Zi was sent flying dozens of meters, prompting a flicker of concern in Chu Yi's eyes.
Chu Yi was ready for anything. Though Lee Zi's insights were accurate, Chu Yi would stop at nothing to protect her if she faced any danger.
This time, the confrontation seemed to be a battle of equals!
Indeed, even though Lee Zi was thrown dozens of meters back, the Demonic Beast remained unmoved, giving the impression that it was the more powerful of the two. However, for someone of Chu Yi's caliber, it was clear who had the upper hand.
The Demonic Beast had sustained the brunt of the damage, and while Lee Zi had been propelled backward, she had managed to dissipate much of the impact.
So, while they appeared evenly matched, in reality, Lee Zi had come out ahead!
Suddenly, a thunderous roar filled the air.
The Demonic Beast began to tremble, its scales shimmering with countless glints of cold light.
Clearly, its unique bloodline was at work.
A fearsome storm was brewing around the massive body of the Demonic Beast, threatening to engulf Lee Zi in mere moments.
But then, the unbelievable happened!
Without a backward glance, the Demonic Beast bolted straight for the lake!
It ran away?
Yes, it ran away!
This was beyond belief...
Chu Yi and Lee Zi were not the only ones dumbfounded; the countless onlookers were equally shocked.
"Is this really a Demonic Beast?!"
"Has anyone ever seen such a cowardly Demonic Beast?!"
Certainly not!
A Demonic Beast so cowardly was unheard of!
Demonic Beasts were typically seen as embodiments of terror, synonymous with slaughter, death, and decay.
The Demonic Beasts they knew were unflinchingly brave.
But now...
After just a brief encounter, this Demonic Beast had fled without a second thought, completely disregarding its prestigious status as a Gold-tiered Great Demon!
Chu Yi snapped back to reality in an instant, his expression subtly shifting.
He accelerated to his maximum speed, and in a flash, he positioned himself between the Demonic Beast and the lake.
Chu Yi could clearly see the wild murderous intent spilling from the Demonic Beast's crimson eyes.
Regrettably for the beast, Chu Yi wouldn't consider it a threat, even if it were in the lake.
Especially not now...
With that, Chu Yi unleashed a punch that was staggeringly powerful, kicking up a cloud of dust that blanketed the ground.
The Demonic Beast came to a complete halt before Chu Yi.
It was evident that the beast could sense the extreme, terrifying power emanating from Chu Yi's body.
So terrifying that the word itself seemed inadequate!
Such power...
The Demonic Beast had only ever felt such a force from a former Demon King!
In the realm of the Demon Clan, it wasn't just War God Level Demonic Beasts that could claim the title of Demon King.
Many Demonic Beasts bore the title of King.
A King could be at the War God, Diamond, or even Gold level.
The King that came to the Demonic Beast's mind was indeed a Demon King Level creature!
It was among the apex predators of their aquatic lineage, possessing a lineage of boundless terror.
Though not at the Demon King Level, its fearsomeness was on par with those of Demon King Level stature.
But, but...
The one standing before it was a human!
And humans, especially at the same level, were supposed to be far weaker than their Demonic Beast counterparts.
So why did a human of Gold Level exude the aura of a Demon King?
It was utterly inconceivable!
In a flash, the area was engulfed in turmoil.
A fearsome might began to swirl through the void.
The presence was unmistakable!
It was the formidable authority of a king!
Though uncertain how the other had achieved it, Gold Level was unmistakably Gold Level, and the Demonic Beast could acutely feel the other's realm of power.
Moreover, what preoccupied its mind now was its own survival!
With intelligence nearly rivaling that of an average human, this Gold Level Demonic Beast understood Chu Yi's message perfectly.
He was cutting off its retreat!
He was compelling it to engage in battle with the human woman!
Yes, that was the clear intent!
Despite its reluctance to concede, the Demonic Beast could not deny the truth.
The human before it, merely at Gold Level, could easily overpower it, regardless of whether it fled back to the water or not.
It was no match for him!
His previous punch had merely severed its escape, serving as a warning rather than a death blow. His motives were transparent.
Overwhelmed by despair and indignation, the Demonic Beast had no choice but to heed Chu Yi's command.
It realized that its chances of survival were slim.
No, no, no!
There was still a glimmer of hope!
If...
The Demonic Beast's gaze settled on Lee Zi.
If it could take control of that human, then the person before it would surely proceed with caution, and it might just have a chance to live!
This hope was faint, but it was all it had to cling to now.
So, in the next instant, the Demonic Beast charged frantically at Lee Zi.
Lee Zi had regained her composure, and upon sensing the Demonic Beast's frenzied approach, she remained unflustered, her eyes even held a trace of amusement.
If the cameras could zoom in on Lee Zi's eyes, they would unmistakably capture a look that spelled out—
Scorn.
As the Demonic Beast approached, Lee Zi effortlessly sprang into the air.
Indeed, the air had been a no-man's land before the advent of the War God. Once airborne, without any leverage, one would become an easy target.
But Lee Zi was far from foolish!
Unseen by all, as Lee Zi took to the sky, a piece of wood had ascended alongside her.
A glint of pleasure crossed the Demonic Beast's eyes upon seeing Lee Zi's maneuver.
The next moment, it unleashed a barrage of water arrows from its scales, aiming directly at Lee Zi.
Had Lee Zi been a sitting duck in mid-air, she would have had no chance to evade.
But Lee Zi's combat intelligence was beyond the Demonic Beast's reach.
She had already positioned herself next to the fragment of wood.
Even in mid-air, where leverage was scarce, just a slight push was all she needed!
With a gentle tap of her feet on the wood, Lee Zi's speed surged, albeit slightly.
That slight increase was all it took to foil the Demonic Beast's plan.
The water arrows shattered in Lee Zi's wake, which would have been devastating had they hit her, potentially robbing her of her combat capabilities.
But with that subtle shift, Lee Zi seized the upper hand!
She navigated through the barrage and positioned herself right above the Demonic Beast's head.
The creature was over three hundred meters long, a colossal giant.
And there, above this behemoth, Lee Zi was nothing more than a minuscule ant.
However, when the seemingly insignificant punch from Lee Zi landed on the hard scales, a painful roar erupted!
In the next instant, the scales shattered, and a torrent of blood sprayed everywhere.
By then, Lee Zi had already positioned herself on the back of the Demonic Beast, no longer suspended in mid-air.
She swiftly moved away from her initial spot as the blood splattered.
It wasn't that Lee Zi was particularly fastidious about cleanliness; she simply didn't know whether the Demonic Beast's blood carried any toxins.
Out of caution, Lee Zi took extra time to dodge the blood spray.
The massive body writhed incessantly, clearly indicating that, despite appearances, Lee Zi's strike had inflicted a severe wound on the Demonic Beast.
Seizing the moment, Lee Zi, whose combat experience even surpassed that of Chu Yi, was not about to let the opportunity slip by.
As the Demonic Beast floundered, Lee Zi's fists relentlessly pounded down.
Each blow shattered countless scales and sent more blood flying.
This wasn't underwater; the Demonic Beast's speed was hindered, utterly incomparable to its agility on land.
Moreover, its enormous size meant that under Lee Zi's barrage of attacks, the creature couldn't muster any form of retaliation.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The sounds of impact echoed as Lee Zi clung to the back of the Demonic Beast, refusing to dismount.
Each punch and kick inflicted innumerable wounds upon the Demonic Beast.
As the damage accumulated, it ultimately led to a complete breakdown.
And so, the Demonic Beast's struggles grew fainter until, gradually, it lost all signs of life.
Lee Zi —
Victorious!
