Chapter 668: Testing the Arts
The instant the cat demon reverted to its true form, Yang Haoran could have seized that moment to launch an attack against it, and while it might not have inflicted significant damage, it certainly would have caused the cat demon some trouble.
However, Yang Haoran did not. The very moment the cat demon reverted, he instead rapidly formed hand seals, intending to unleash a Ghost Art.
He had just learned three Ghost Arts, but hadn't yet had the chance to practice them, and now this cat demon and ox demon had delivered themselves to his doorstep. For Yang Haoran, this was an excellent opportunity to test them. Not only could he ascertain if he had truly mastered these three Ghost Arts, but he could also gauge their power. Naturally, he wouldn't let such a chance slip by.
The cat demon, of course, noticed Yang Haoran forming hand seals. Although it didn't know what technique Yang Haoran intended to use, it was certain that its power would be considerable; otherwise, Yang Haoran wouldn't be attempting it at this critical moment.
It did not want Yang Haoran to succeed in forming his seals, so the instant it reverted to its true form, it launched an assault on Yang Haoran, aiming to interrupt his hand seals.
After reverting to its true form, the cat demon's body became enormous, like a small mountain. However, its agility had not diminished with its increased size. It let out a cry, and its colossal body, enveloped in Demon Power, slammed into Yang Haoran.
Its cry was not a soft, gentle "meow" like a housecat. Instead, it was a savage, ferocious roar, which, while bearing a faint hint of a cat's call, felt entirely different—more like a rampaging beast.
In the blink of an eye, the cat demon appeared before Yang Haoran. Even before it made contact, the sheer force of the wind it displaced made Yang Haoran's clothes flap wildly.
“Ghost Art! Yin Qi Shield! ”
Spirit Power surged from within him, instantly forming a black shield. The shield was oval-shaped, completely enveloping Yang Haoran's entire body.
The cat demon's colossal body collided squarely with the Yin Qi Shield. If the cat demon had been a second faster, or Yang Haoran a second slower, the cat demon's body wouldn't have struck the Yin Qi Shield, but rather Yang Haoran's physical form directly.
With a thunderous crash, Yang Haoran's body was sent flying. The Yin Qi Shield vibrated violently but did not shatter. The Yin Qi on the shield's surface rapidly spun around it, absorbing the Demon Power clinging to its exterior.
The cat demon watched this unfold, a mix of shock and fury churning within it. That previous collision, though not its strongest attack, had been quite potent. If Yang Haoran had taken that blow after opening his Heaven Soul, it might have been acceptable. But Yang Haoran hadn't opened his Heaven Soul at all; he had merely deployed a Ghost Art and successfully endured the strike, which truly caught it off guard.
Despite its shock and fury, the cat demon's actions did not cease. Seeing Yang Haoran unharmed, it didn't hesitate for a moment, raising a demonic wind as it lunged at him once more.
Yang Haoran hadn't even had time to stabilize himself in mid-air before the cat demon reappeared before him. One had to admit, the cat demon's speed was truly astonishing; even with a body as massive as a small mountain, its velocity remained incredibly fast.
Facing this situation, Yang Haoran stomped his right foot violently on empty air. A burst of Spirit Power erupted beneath his foot, passing through the Yin Qi Shield and coalescing into a black cloud beneath his body. This black cloud was like solid ground, allowing him to forcibly steady himself.
However, the instant he stabilized, the cat demon's massive paw slammed down towards his head.
He made no attempt to dodge, not because he didn't want to, but because in this situation, he simply couldn't.
BOOM! ! !
The cat demon's paw struck the Yin Qi Shield, erupting with a colossal thud. This time, Yang Haoran was not sent flying. The black cloud beneath his feet acted like an impenetrable bronze wall, absorbing the powerful impact of the cat demon's paw.
Under the cat demon's incredulous gaze, the Yin Qi Shield, though vibrating intensely, still did not shatter.
This strike, at this moment, was considerably more powerful than its previous collision. It had initially believed this blow would not only shatter the Yin Qi Shield but even smash Yang Haoran's head to pulp. Yet, the outcome was precisely the opposite of what it had imagined.
Though unwilling to believe it, the cat demon had no choice but to accept that the information it had received was wrong; Yang Haoran was far more powerful than it had ever imagined.
Meanwhile, Yang Haoran, protected by the Yin Qi Shield, remained completely unharmed. With a faint smile on his face, he swiftly formed hand seals once more.
Fury surged within the cat demon; Yang Haoran's composure was both a provocation and an insult to it. It cursed loudly, then let out a furious roar, and its sharp claws, pressed against the Yin Qi Shield, once again unleashed a terrifying burst of power.
From its stance, it was clear it intended to forcibly shatter the Yin Qi Shield protecting Yang Haoran's body!
Yang Haoran hadn't opened his Heaven Soul, so the Yin Qi Shield he conjured was naturally not the absolute limit of what he could achieve. The cat demon, however, was the exact opposite; having reverted to its true form, it was already in its strongest state. Thus, every one of its strikes was formidable, and this current blow, fueled by shame and indignation, was particularly astonishing in its power.
The Yin Qi Shield, already trembling violently, finally couldn't withstand the terrifying power suddenly unleashed by the sharp claws. With a crisp crack, a fissure actually appeared.
And the black cloud beneath Yang Haoran's feet also began to churn violently at this moment, seemingly on the verge of collapsing as well.
Yang Haoran's expression remained unchanged, and the hand seals he was forming did not cease. It was as if he hadn't noticed the Yin Qi Shield was on the verge of shattering.
What Ghost Art Yang Haoran was about to unleash, the cat demon didn't know. But it knew it was best not to let Yang Haoran unleash this move.
Seeing the crack in the Yin Qi Shield, a surge of confidence filled its heart. It let out a cold snort, and then its sharp claws unleashed another powerful burst of strength.
“Break! ! ! ”
A crisp crack echoed, and the Yin Qi Shield, which had only a single fissure, instantly became riddled with cracks, spreading like a plague. In the blink of an eye, cracks permeated the entire shield.
And the black cloud beneath Yang Haoran's body could no longer withstand the cat demon's fierce assault at this moment.
The very instant the Yin Qi Shield was about to shatter and the black cloud was on the verge of dissipating, inside the Yin Qi Shield, Yang Haoran's hand seals suddenly ceased.
“Ghost Art! Ghost Fiend Soul Chain! ”
As Yang Haoran's voice rang out, the space behind the cat demon suddenly rippled violently. Then, a ghostly head materialized, blood streaming down its face, its appearance terrifying and chilling, and from its mouth, even more, came a cackling, eerie laugh.
The cat demon's expression changed instantly. In this situation, how could it still care about Yang Haoran? If it simply exposed its back like that, it wouldn't even know how it died.
With reluctance and fury in its heart, the cat demon retracted the sharp claws it had pressed against the Yin Qi Shield. Then it immediately spun around and, without even looking, lashed out with a paw!
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