Chapter 459: Blood-Red Barrier
The bullets struck Bai Xue's body, but caused her no harm whatsoever. It wasn't that Bai Xue's physique had become so formidable that bullets couldn't graze her in the slightest; rather, she had channeled a portion of her Demon Power to condense a protective layer on her body's surface, preventing the bullets from penetrating.
Even before Yang Haoran became an Emissary of Death, he could catch bullets bare-handed. The reason he was able to do so was that he had condensed Spirit Power onto his hands, exactly as Bai Xue was doing now.
If even Yang Haoran, who had just become a Night Watcher at the time, could accomplish this, how could Bai Xue, a great demon, not?
Though the bullets caused Bai Xue no harm, the bodyguards didn't give up. They continued to pull their triggers, unleashing a barrage of gunfire upon Bai Xue.
In Bai Xue's eyes, these ordinary people were no different from ants. She initially had no desire to bother with them, but the ceaseless harassment from these "ants" still caused her some irritation.
“If you’re seeking death yourselves, then don’t blame me for being impolite,”
Bai Xue spoke in human tongue, her body swaying as her snake tail swept horizontally, directly sending the bodyguards flying. The immense force of the impact killed some bodyguards instantly, while others, though not dead, were severely injured, collapsing to the ground and wailing incessantly.
With a casual strike, Bai Xue caused these specially trained bodyguards to be either dead or gravely wounded, completely losing their combat effectiveness. Before a true great demon, ordinary people were, after all, just ordinary people. Even with special training, it couldn't change the fact that they were still mortals. They were merely a bit stronger than untrained individuals, at best, only aggressive ants—how could they possibly withstand Bai Xue's attacks?
Meanwhile, after Ye Zhiqiu successfully extracted the long nails from the female demon's limbs, he let out a sigh of relief. However, he seemed to recall something that left him unable to let go, and thus, he wiped the grief from his face, which once again sank into a grim expression.
Dropping these words, Ye Zhiqiu drew the longsword stuck beside him and then charged towards the area where Yang Haoran and the other two were battling fiercely.
The female demon watched Ye Zhiqiu’s retreating figure, her expression pained and complex. She wanted to say something, to explain, but ultimately, she swallowed the words that reached her lips.
Ye Zhiqiu's entry changed the situation once again. The Elder Brother, who had originally been completely suppressing Yang Haoran, found things a bit tricky due to Bai Xue's addition. With the two-star Demon Hunter Ye Zhiqiu joining, his situation became extremely dire. Not only could he no longer suppress Yang Haoran, but he was now being suppressed by the three of them.
Even two fists struggled against four hands. Facing the trio's ferocious assault, the Elder Brother seemed somewhat unable to cope.
However, not a trace of anxiety could be seen on his face. From his demeanor, it seemed he still had some hidden trump card yet to reveal.
Yang Haoran and the other two saw the Elder Brother's reaction clearly. Naturally, they had all considered this point in their hearts, so none of them let their guard down. They continued to launch fierce attacks while secretly remaining vigilant.
“Yang Haoran, dragging this out further won’t benefit us at all! Quickly unleash your Death God’s Law Aspect! ” Ye Zhiqiu urged Yang Haoran in a deep voice while attacking the Elder Brother.
Yang Haoran ignored Ye Zhiqiu, but his mind was weighing the pros and cons.
The Death God's Law Aspect was his ultimate trump card; he wouldn't use it until the last moment. Moreover, activating the Death God's Law Aspect was no easy feat.
Compared to the last time he used the Death God's Law Aspect in the Ancient Tomb, Yang Haoran's strength had greatly improved now, but activating it would still consume a considerable amount of his energy.
In the current situation, it was clear that the opponent also had a trump card yet to play. However, the three of them held the advantage. At this rate, it wouldn't be long before the Elder Brother was forced to reveal his hidden power.
If the three of them could withstand the Elder Brother's trump card, then Yang Haoran wouldn't need to unleash his Death God's Law Aspect, thus reducing his energy consumption. Should any unexpected changes occur later, he wouldn't be as passive.
Conversely, if they couldn't endure the opponent's trump card, it wouldn't be too late for him to unleash the Death God's Law Aspect then.
Yang Haoran was indeed thinking this at the moment, but there was another issue he had to take seriously: he worried that the longer the delay, the more disadvantageous it would be for him. After all, this wasn't Lecheng, but New Sun City. He didn't know how many experts there were in the entire New Sun City, and this Elder Brother was a local strongman here. If the opponent called for backup, things would become troublesome. He was still somewhat concerned about this, so he couldn't let the battle drag on for too long.
Considering these issues, Yang Haoran made up his mind: he would launch a fierce assault for another minute. If, within that minute, the three of them couldn't force out the opponent's trump card, then he wouldn't continue to waste time; he would directly unleash the Death God's Law Aspect, regardless of the consequences.
Ye Zhiqiu’s words received no response from Yang Haoran, but instead drew a reply from the Elder Brother before them.
“Heh heh, so your name is Yang Haoran. After I kill you, I will personally go to Huo Laoban to get a clear explanation, and at the same time, I will make your Underworld Office give our Demon Hunter Guild an accounting! ”
The Elder Brother sneered as he spoke, while simultaneously fending off the trio's fierce attacks.
Although he had discerned Yang Haoran's identity as an Underworld Official, he didn't know Yang Haoran's specific details. However, he did have some understanding of the New Sun City Underworld Office, which was evident from his knowledge that its head was surnamed Huo.
According to his understanding, no one in the New Sun City Underworld Office had opened their Heaven Soul except for Huo Laoban. Thus, he speculated that Yang Haoran was very likely an Underworld Official from another city. As for Yang Haoran's exact identity, he believed Huo Laoban would be able to figure it out.
As his voice trailed off, the Elder Brother turned his gaze to Ye Zhiqiu.
“And you! Although I don't have a deep impression of you, I remember seeing you. You're from our Demon Hunter Guild. As a Demon Hunter Guild member, you actually colluded with an Underworld Official and a demon to snatch another demon from my manor, and even killed four of my brothers! Today, I shall represent the Demon Hunter Guild and eliminate you, traitor! ”
Ye Zhiqiu completely ignored him. Yang Haoran merely smiled, offering no reply. It was Bai Xue, however, whose lips curled into a charming laugh before she responded.
“You can barely protect yourself, yet you still have the leisure to boast? Hurry up and reveal your trump card, or you might not get another chance. ”
The Elder Brother let out a cold snort, then said, “Since you’re so eager to see what my trump card is, I shall grant your wish. ”
As his voice fell, he sharply retreated, putting some distance between himself and Yang Haoran's trio. Then, he suddenly threw the copper hammer in his hand high into the air.
The copper hammer, radiating green Star Spirit Power, became suspended motionless in the air without falling. Meanwhile, an Array Disk appeared in his hand.
Witnessing this scene, Yang Haoran and the other two understood what the Elder Brother was about to do.
“You must have noticed the restrictive barrier enveloping my Cloud Mist Mountain Manor when you arrived. If you thought it was just an ordinary sensory barrier, then you are gravely mistaken. It’s not a common restrictive barrier, but a set of powerful Formation Flags I acquired from an Array Master at no small cost. I rarely get to use it, so it's my honor that today, you get to witness its power. ”
The Elder Brother spoke with a cold voice, then opened his mouth and sprayed a mouthful of blood mist onto the Array Disk in his hand.
The blood mist enveloped the Array Disk. The Array Disk, like a sponge, absorbed all the blood mist. Immediately after, a beam of blood-red light burst forth from the Array Disk, shooting straight into the sky—
The restrictive barrier that enveloped the entire Cloud Mist Mountain Manor was originally invisible to the naked eye. However, as the blood-red light shot skyward, the barrier simultaneously revealed itself.
The blood-red light did not penetrate the barrier; instead, upon striking it, it was absorbed. After absorbing this blood-red light, the barrier rapidly transformed from its initial blue hue to a horrifying crimson.
In just the blink of an eye, the barrier enveloping the entire Cloud Mist Mountain Manor instantly became a blood-red barrier. A pungent, bloody smell permeated the interior of the barrier, making it gruesome and eerie—
Yang Haoran’s expression subtly changed, and the smile on his face vanished.
“This restrictive barrier truly has an issue, but I didn’t expect it to be a Blood Array! Let’s move quickly; don’t give him any chance to catch his breath! ”
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