Chapter 1316: Killing Intent Beneath the Allure
Bai Xue's words were brimming with provocation. Every syllable that left her lips, coupled with her flawless expression, seemed to possess an infinite, enchanting power, making hearts pound and bodies burn with an irresistible heat.
The exact state of the Black Robed Man remained unknown; his entire body was shrouded in the black robe, obscuring his expression and any subtle physical reactions, making it impossible to ascertain his current condition.
"You don't need to try and figure out my identity, because my identity isn't important. Nor do you need to think about finding an opportunity to strike at me, because you might not necessarily be my match. Even if your strength exceeds my expectations, you won't be able to kill me today. If you go head-to-head with me, only you will die. I guarantee it."
The Black Robed Man's words were no longer just a warning to Bai Xue; they were a naked threat. Upon hearing them, Bai Xue's eyes narrowed slightly. Though her expression remained largely unchanged, she secretly began to mobilize the Demon Power within her body.
Don't be fooled by Bai Xue's outwardly seductive demeanor, as if she didn't take the Black Robed Man seriously. In truth, that wasn't the case at all. Her external words and actions were a habit, a tactic, not her deepest, truest thoughts.
She hadn't underestimated the Black Robed Man in the slightest. If he didn't possess some genuine skill, how would he dare approach her alone? Such an act would be pure suicide. Furthermore, his ability to pinpoint her location and follow her silently was also a testament to his own strength and methods.
The Black Robed Man's current threat further demonstrated that he was no simple individual. Without absolute confidence and powerful methods, how would he dare utter such words in her presence?
One must remember, this was Yang Haoran's territory. She only needed a single signal, and a large number of masters would rush to this location. She believed this person must have considered this point; knowing this place was a veritable dragon's den, yet still daring to be so arrogant, he must have some formidable backing!
"Oh, why so much fire? Meeting for the first time and already shouting about fighting and killing. I'm timid, I can't handle such scares. It seems you truly need to cool down."
The Black Robed Man's threat caused no change in Bai Xue's expression. Her face still held that alluring smile, and her tone of voice and every movement were even more provocative and filled with temptation than before.
Her seductive power suddenly surged because Bai Xue had secretly unleashed her Charm Art!
Bai Xue had only acquired the Charm Art, one of the two great demon arts of the Fox Clan, for too short a time. Although she had successfully cultivated it, she had not yet reached the pinnacle of mastery. Nevertheless, once the Charm Art was unleashed, her charm would soar in a straight line. Moreover, casting this art required no hand seals or incantations; a single thought was enough to successfully execute it, making it impossible to guard against!
The Black Robed Man, who had been standing motionless, suddenly trembled ever so slightly.
Due to his black robe, Bai Xue couldn't see the Black Robed Man's change in expression. However, if his body made any movement, even a faint tremble, it would be visible to the naked eye.
Bai Xue's attention had been fixed on this person, so the instant his body subtly trembled, she immediately noticed it. Witnessing this, her eyes instantly narrowed.
She knew why the Black Robed Man's body had suddenly trembled. In her estimation, it must have been because he was affected by the Charm Art, causing his body to react in such a way. For her, this was an excellent opportunity to strike, and she certainly wouldn't miss it.
With lightning speed, Bai Xue's hands formed a seal, and immediately, a loud bang erupted from the ground beneath the Black Robed Man!
Boom!
!
A gigantic snake head burst forth from the earth, its enormous maw snapping open to reveal venomous fangs as sharp as daggers, then it lunged to bite down on the Black Robed Man!
This snake head existed between reality and illusion. Without close inspection, one would certainly believe it to be a tangible, flesh-and-blood entity. But upon careful observation, the truth would be revealed: this snake head only appeared incredibly real; in fact, it possessed no physical form. Achieving such a lifelike illusion was enough to demonstrate the power of Bai Xue's move.
And indeed, it was true. Bai Xue's move was powerful enough. Although she hadn't used her full strength, its might was not to be underestimated. As for why she hadn't unleashed her full power, the reason was simple: she still didn't know the Black Robed Man's true capabilities. She certainly wouldn't use her full strength from the get-go, allowing her opponent to gauge her depth first.
The Black Robed Man's reaction speed was remarkably swift. The moment the ground cracked open from the snake head, he sensed danger. A powerful wave of energy erupted from within him, and his body reflexively shot into the air. Not only was his reaction quick, but his speed was also formidable; the snake head's ferocious maw bit nothing but air.
Having missed its strike, the snake head did not give up. Instead, it lunged towards the airborne Black Robed Man, its colossal body erupting from the earth, scattering a large amount of soil and debris.
This was a colossal python, its body encased in armor-like green scales that shimmered with a cold light under the sunlight. Although it was merely condensed energy and lacked a physical form, it looked indistinguishable from a real giant python at a glance, especially the perpetually gleaming green scales, which added to its lifelike appearance.
Despite its immense size, the giant python was not at all clumsy. Its speed was quite remarkable, and in the blink of an eye, it caught up to the airborne Black Robed Man, opening its maw once more to bite down on him.
The Black Robed Man shifted his body horizontally, narrowly evading the giant python's gaping maw. However, at that crucial moment, the python's tail whipped towards him. In such a situation, he had no time to dodge.
Bang!
!
The python's tail struck the Black Robed Man squarely. With a muffled thud, the Black Robed Man was sent flying, only coming to a halt after crashing through several trees so thick they would take multiple people to encircle.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
The large trees successively collapsed with a roar, kicking up a massive cloud of dust. A flock of startled birds scattered in all directions!
This time, the strike found its mark, but the giant python didn't stop there. The instant the Black Robed Man was sent flying, a dense, visible green light emanated from its entire body. Immediately after, it lunged towards the Black Robed Man again. Under the enhancement of this green light, its speed increased; though it hadn't reached lightning-fast levels, it was significantly quicker than when it first burst from the earth.
A fierce battle erupted within the forest, resounding with an endless series of crashes and bangs. More large trees met their demise as a result.
Bai Xue's figure flickered, disappearing from her spot and reappearing at the center of the battle. In mere moments, the area had been leveled. She saw the green giant python clamped down on the Black Robed Man, though it hadn't succeeded in tearing him apart. The Black Robed Man was holding open the python's maw with both hands. Judging by his trembling body and hands, he wouldn't be able to maintain this state for much longer.
"Heaven and Earth Souls! Open!
!"
A furious roar burst from the Black Robed Man's mouth. Immediately, a terrifying wave of power erupted from within his body, and two violently churning masses of Yin Qi appeared at his sides.
The Black Robed Man's body stopped trembling, and his hands ceased their violent shaking. His entire being stabilized. Then, with a fierce surge of power, he pushed with the hands that held open the python's maw.
*Rip! *
The giant python's massive body was directly, forcibly torn apart by the Black Robed Man's bare hands. From head to tail, it was ripped into two halves, as effortlessly as tearing a rotten piece of cloth with a slit in it!
No blood flowed, nor did any organs spill. The python's torn body transformed into specks of green light and dissipated. This giant python was, after all, merely condensed Demon Power with no physical form, so even when torn apart, no blood or organs would appear.
Bai Xue watched this scene unfold. She paid no mind to the shredded python. After a glance at the two violently churning masses of Yin Qi at the Black Robed Man's sides, her gaze returned to the Black Robed Man, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly.
"Hehehehehe, I'm growing more and more curious about your identity. If I ask directly, I'm sure you won't answer truthfully. It seems I'll only learn the answer I want by killing you and then extracting your soul."
Bai Xue spoke to the Black Robed Man with a smile, her expression as alluring as before, showing no other emotion.
That the Black Robed Man was from the Underworld Office was now beyond doubt. Both the Spirit Power emanating from him and the two violently churning masses of Yin Qi at his sides clearly indicated that he was an Underworld Office operative.
More detailed information naturally couldn't be discerned solely from his Spirit Power and the two masses of Yin Qi nurturing soul armaments. However, Bai Xue was extremely curious. She very much wanted to know the Black Robed Man's origin: was he an Emissary of Death under Yang Haoran, or not? Being an Emissary of Death under Yang Haoran would necessitate one approach, while not being one would demand an entirely different one.
There were indeed Emissaries of Death under Yang Haoran who had successfully opened their Heaven and Earth Souls, and quite a few of them at that. Bai Xue was well aware of this, so she hadn't entirely ruled out the possibility that the Black Robed Man was, in fact, an Emissary of Death under Yang Haoran.
Bai Xue was extremely curious about the Black Robed Man's identity. As for why he would stealthily seek her out, she was even more curious. But she knew that the Black Robed Man certainly wouldn't confess truthfully, so she was prepared to use force to achieve her objective!
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