Crimson Prayer’s random effect: Iron Leaf.
It could strengthen the toughness and hardness of a localized section of a plant. The more Energy invested, the stronger the effect.
"HISS!!"
The intense pain infuriated the Abyssal Claw. A jet-black wave of water erupted from its body, blasting away all the surrounding Blood Leaves and Blood Vines.
However, an endless stream of new Blood Vines and Blood Leaves immediately took their place.
This was the Ancient Jing Forest, the home turf of the forest’s chosen.
The forest was endless!
The Demon Abyss Claw sensed the danger. If this kept up, Xiaoyue would wear it down completely.
It broke free from the Blood Vines and Blood Leaves and lunged toward Xiaoyue, trying to end the fight quickly. But then it saw all the trees within its field of vision grow dim.
An infinite green light converged, focusing on Xiaoyue and transforming into a suit of armor traced with inky-black and silver patterns.
The girl’s red irises were now ringed in silvery-white, sharp as a sword, deadly as a halberd—
Forest Quartet: Second Movement - Silver Battle Dance.
[Pet Beast: Xiaoyue (Shadow of Ancient Jing)
Attribute: Wood Element
Race: High Level Elite
Real-time Energy Value: 3100...4537...5106...6050]
The Demon Abyss Claw’s eyes shot open as an instinctive fear washed over it.
It scrambled to pull back and flee, but it was too late.
The armored Xiaoyue closed the distance in an instant. The last thing the Demon Abyss Claw saw was a pair of light-green eyes, chilling and filled with killing intent.
"SHK!"
...
The Demon Abyss Claw struggled for a moment before falling to the ground like a kite with a severed string, its movements ceasing entirely.
A gaping hole was torn where its heart should have been. Moonlight streamed through the opening, spilling onto the green earth now dyed crimson.
Xiaoyue slowly descended, then licked its claws clean.
Their purpose served, the Blood Vines and Blood Leaves gradually retracted, reverting to severed vines and fallen leaves that would eventually decompose into fertilizer.
The armor, forged from the forest’s power, gradually dissolved, turning to dust and returning to the forest’s embrace.
"It’s over..."
Shao Ya said, sighing in relief. Then, she felt the world begin to spin.
Su Zhi was prepared this time, catching her in his arms the moment she lost her balance.
Her last memory before losing consciousness was of a solid, warm embrace. She fell asleep in his arms, a weary yet peaceful smile on her face.
Seeing her smile, Su Zhi also breathed a sigh of relief.
[Assignable Attribute Points (Yu Bao)...0.40]
[Assignable Attribute Points (Shan Bao)...0.56]
"It’s over."
Yu Bao, Wu Bao, and Xiaoyue gathered around. Beast Tamer and Pet Beasts huddled together, embracing for warmth.
As the night deepened, a bright, artificial light appeared in the distance. A blood-soaked Hua Renshan had finally arrived.
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"...and that concludes the full report on the attack."
At the Alliance Headquarters, in the Purity Abyss Alliance command center, Alliance Leader You Gu stood before a projection screen and recounted the incident for those present.
Two minutes ago, the Ancient Jing Forest within Shanyou Province was attacked by several Demon Abyss Claws.
The resident Beast Tamer, Hua Renshan, had urgently evacuated the tourists and, along with two Apprentice Level Beast Tamers, mounted a heroic resistance. They killed a total of five Demon Abyss Claws, and the rest fled.
The good news was that no Pet Beasts or Beast Tamers were lost in the incident.
Luo Sen, Qiu Yulian, Chopper, Shang Duantie, and Grand Alliance Leader Shen Zechuan were all in attendance. Outside of the monthly debriefing, it was extremely rare for so many Alliance Leaders to be present at the same meeting.
"How outrageous!"
Shang Duantie slammed his fist on the table, the muscles on his arm bulging like coiled dragons.
"They come and go from Blue Star’s territory as they please! They harm Blue Star’s people as they please! What the hell do those bastards from the Abyss think Blue Star is?!"
His words were harsh, but this time, no one reminded Shang Duantie to watch his language.
Including Shen Zechuan, all the Alliance Leaders secretly felt the same way.
The Ancient Jing Forest wasn’t a border territory; it saw a considerable number of tourists every day. For Abyssal Exotic Beasts to launch an attack in a place like this... to call it a ’provocation’ would be an understatement.
"My apologies, Clan Leader, for the attack on your people’s territory."
You Gu said softly, giving Jiuyou a slight nod.
[It is not your fault. I must thank your resident Beast Tamer for his heroic battle, which spared my people from death and injury.]
Jiuyou sighed and looked toward Shen Zechuan.
[Your Excellency, Grand Alliance Leader, the Abyss’s activities have grown increasingly frequent in recent years, and this attack is particularly strange. Does the Common Defense Alliance have any intelligence on this matter?]
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