Chapter 1405: Ghost Butterfly Amplification
Originally, the Black Lightning striking the protective shield around the Tong Continent Great Emperor's body had only caused the shield to tremble slightly. But now, the situation had changed. As the Ghost Butterfly flew into the black clouds formed by the Black Lightning, the thick black clouds began to boil like water, and roared like enraged beasts. The frequency of lightning snakes coiling within the thick clouds significantly surpassed what it was before, and the thunder was clearly even more deafening!
Boom! !
With a tremendous boom, a thick bolt of Black Lightning descended from the sky, once again blasting towards the Tong Continent Great Emperor below. Compared to the previous Black Lightning, this bolt had more than doubled in size, and the power fluctuations it unleashed were also more than twice as strong!
Boom! !
The Black Lightning accurately and precisely struck the protective shield around the Tong Continent Great Emperor. This time, the shield no longer merely trembled slightly, but vibrated violently.
The Tong Continent Great Emperor was somewhat startled. He clearly hadn't expected such a change to occur. For him, the Black Lightning that had previously been harmless, now possessed such a drastically increased power, forming a stark contrast to before!
In just the span of a single breath, three bolts of Black Lightning descended in succession. Without exception, all three bolts struck the protective shield around the Tong Continent Great Emperor. After taking the first bolt of Black Lightning, the shield had begun to tremble violently. After successively enduring two more bolts, the trembling naturally became even fiercer.
With the surprise in his heart, the Tong Continent Great Emperor's gaze shifted from Yang Haoran, to the protective shield guarding him.
No sooner had the Tong Continent Great Emperor's gaze fallen upon the shield, than he saw cracks appear in it, unable to withstand such a ferocious assault from the Black Lightning. The Tong Continent Great Emperor, already startled, felt his surprise intensify upon witnessing this scene.
Boom! !
Immediately after, another bolt of Black Lightning swiftly descended and fiercely struck the protective shield. The Tong Continent Great Emperor didn't even have time to inject Yin spirit power into the shield to repair the cracks that had appeared. The shield took another brutal hit, and the already fractured protective shield shattered with a crash, as it could no longer withstand the immense destructive power of the Black Lightning!
The shield shattered, but the Black Lightning descending from above did not cease. The very instant the shield broke, a bolt of Black Lightning seamlessly descended from the sky, surging down towards the Tong Continent Great Emperor below, successfully striking the now unprotected Tong Continent Great Emperor!
Boom! !
There was no spray of blood, nor any cry of agony. The Tong Continent Great Emperor's body twisted for a moment before directly dissipating. The figure of the Tong Continent Great Emperor appeared in another distant area. He was completely unharmed, without a single scratch on his body, looking no different than before the Black Lightning struck.
This situation occurred because the Black Lightning had not actually struck the Tong Continent Great Emperor's main body, but rather an afterimage he left behind during his rapid movement. In truth, the very instant the Black Lightning was about to hit the Tong Continent Great Emperor, his body had already departed from its original position, and his physical form was not struck by the Black Lightning.
The sudden reversal of the situation left the Tong Continent Great Emperor's face filled with surprise. However, before he even had a chance to catch his breath, the Black Lightning from above, as if equipped with a targeting system, once again slammed down towards him! The Black Lightning was extremely fast, and with one bolt following another without pause, under such circumstances, the Tong Continent Great Emperor naturally had no opportunity to form hand seals and cast Ghost Arts to defend against it.
The Black Lightning's ability to forcefully break through his previous protective shield was enough to demonstrate its power. Unless absolutely necessary, he would not allow the Black Lightning to strike his physical body. While he didn't believe one or a few bolts of Black Lightning could kill him, he would certainly sustain injuries from it. He would not willingly seek out such suffering.
With no time to form hand seals and unwilling to let his physical body be harmed, he chose to evade. However, even as he dodged, he maintained the dignified demeanor of a Great Emperor. His movements were not grand or exaggerated; instead, he flashed about with his hands clasped behind his back, exuding an air of supreme confidence. He continuously dodged the bolts of Black Lightning descending from above.
The Black Lightning was fast, but the Tong Continent Great Emperor's speed was equally impressive. Thus, he successfully dodged one bolt of Black Lightning after another. And in the process, he even had the capacity to do other things, appearing completely at ease.
The Tong Continent Great Emperor first cast his gaze towards the Ghost Butterfly dancing gracefully around Remnant Moon. After realizing a few things, he then fixed his eyes on Yang Haoran. While flashing about and dodging the ceaselessly descending Black Lightning from above, he sneered at Yang Haoran.
"Yang Haoran, I didn't expect your third Soul Armament to actually be a special one capable of amplifying the power of other Soul Armaments. I've struggled and toiled in the Underworld for countless years, yet this is the first time I've ever seen a Soul Armament like this. It's just a pity that such an excellent Soul Armament would manifest on a dying man like you. It's a complete waste of a heavenly treasure."
Given the Tong Continent Great Emperor's vast experience, he could naturally discern the Ghost Butterfly's abilities with ease. However, as he spoke, there was not a hint of triumph in his tone. What could be heard, instead, was unconcealed jealousy.
Indeed, it was jealousy. He was genuinely jealous of Yang Haoran's Soul Armament, the Ghost Butterfly. This was because the Soul Armament's ability was simply too practical for him. If he possessed this Soul Armament, he would certainly be able to elevate his strength to another level. It was a pity that the Ghost Butterfly wasn't his Soul Armament, but Yang Haoran's, and thus, the jealousy in his heart arose.
"Heh heh, yes, I also find it quite a pity," Yang Haoran said. "Although I often secretly manipulate this Soul Armament to enhance the synergy between us, its true combat application has only been twice. Today is the second time. To use such an excellent Soul Armament for only the second time in combat, and for its master to be on the verge of dying here—it truly is a great pity."
Yang Haoran squeezed out a smile on his serious face. This smile was different from his usual ones. It lacked a certain feigned gentleness and held a hint of imperceptible coldness.
Yang Haoran had originally intended to tell the Tong Continent Great Emperor that the last time he used the Soul Armament Ghost Butterfly in combat, his opponent was one of the Guardians under the Tong Continent Great Emperor. Not only was this Guardian a Life Soul realm expert, but he had also successfully slain him.
After a moment of thought, he ultimately decided not to voice the matter. This was because he merely wished to buy as much time as possible until the Absolute Prohibition dissipated. If he revealed this, it was highly probable that he would infuriate the Tong Continent Great Emperor. After all, a Life Soul realm Guardian was a rare asset under any Great Emperor, and the Tong Continent Great Emperor would certainly be no exception. Losing such a Guardian could very well send the Tong Continent Great Emperor into a furious rage.
Once the Tong Continent Great Emperor became enraged, he would undoubtedly cast aside all notions of a Great Emperor's decorum. The assault on Yang Haoran would undoubtedly be far more ferocious than it was now. And he wasn't certain he could endure such an onslaught until the Absolute Prohibition vanished. Even if he managed to hold out until the barrier disappeared, by then his power and methods would likely be almost exhausted, making his chances of escaping from the Tong Continent Great Emperor even slimmer!
Taking this into consideration, Yang Haoran refrained from mentioning the matter of slaying Ulan that day. Instead, he laughed at himself in front of the Tong Continent Great Emperor.
As Yang Haoran's words fell, the Tong Continent Great Emperor merely sneered and did not speak further. He knew Yang Haoran was trying to buy time with words, and he certainly wouldn't fall for it. Thus, he had no intention of engaging in further conversation, nor was he prepared to let Yang Haoran continue to bounce around so lively.
Perhaps he felt that constantly dodging lacked the dignity of a Great Emperor, or perhaps he simply no longer wished to evade. The Tong Continent Great Emperor's constantly flashing body abruptly halted. The Black Lightning descending from above arrived as expected. However, at this very moment, a powerful surge of Yin spirit power suddenly erupted from within the Tong Continent Great Emperor's body. The Yin spirit power materialized in the air into a malevolent spirit, baring its fangs and claws, actively pouncing towards the crashing Black Lightning.
Boom! !
The two collided, simultaneously dissipating amidst a tremendous roar. The Tong Continent Great Emperor seized this opportunity to once again form hand seals and cast a Ghost Art, manifesting a protective shield for himself. Although this shield was conjured by the same Ghost Art as his previous one, this time, when casting the Ghost Art, the Tong Continent Great Emperor employed significantly more Yin spirit power than before. This meant the defensive power of this shield was far superior to the previous one.
With this protective shield guarding his physical body, the Tong Continent Great Emperor once again disregarded the ceaselessly descending Black Lightning from above. He focused his attention on mentally controlling his sword-shaped Soul Armament, preparing to cleave Yang Haoran beneath his blade!
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