kvmb Chapter 163 Taking advantage of the situation
Chapter 163 Taking advantage of the situation
The scorching heat swept over us like a tidal wave, and the air was filled with the nauseating smell of sulfur.
Zhuang Yu took a deep breath, his lungs feeling as if they were being burned.
His eyes were like torches, fixed on the approaching red light, his expression more solemn than ever before.
The surrounding temperature rose sharply, as if he were in a furnace, and sweat instantly soaked through his clothes.
As the red light faded, a colossal creature appeared before them.
It resembles a giant ape, its body engulfed in raging flames, and its scarlet eyes radiate a violent aura; it is the Flame Demon that has awakened from the depths of the volcano.
It roared to the sky, its deafening roar echoing through the valley, causing the surrounding rocks to tremble.
Without the slightest hesitation, the Flame Demon opened its blood-red maw and spewed out a huge stream of flames, rushing straight towards Zhuang Yu like a fire dragon.
Wherever the flames passed, vegetation instantly turned to ashes, and the air itself became distorted.
Zhuang Yu dared not be careless and dodged the fatal blow with a swift movement.
While dodging, Zhuang Yu quickly mobilized all his spiritual power, rapidly forming hand seals. A beam of azure light burst forth from his body, meeting the Flame Demon's flames head-on.
The cyan light collided with the crimson flames, producing a deafening explosion. A powerful shockwave spread outwards, instantly igniting the surrounding trees and turning them into a sea of fire.
"Boom!" Explosions rang out one after another, and the battle between Zhuang Yu and the Flame Demon was extremely fierce.
He moved nimbly through the flames, each attack precise and ruthless.
Although the Flame Demon was powerful, its movements were somewhat clumsy, and it gradually fell behind under Zhuang Yu's agile attacks.
"This kid can actually fight the Flame Demon head-on!" Hong Qi, hiding in the distance, had a greedy glint in his eyes. "It seems he must have quite a few treasures on him!"
Ah San and Ah Si were also hiding in the shadows, watching the battle unfold. Ah San rubbed his hands together and said greedily, "Big brother, once they're both exhausted, we'll..."
Ah Si said in a rough voice, "That's right! The strange fire and that kid's treasure will all be ours!"
The fierce battle continued. Zhuang Yu's eyes sharpened, and a golden light suddenly appeared in his hand...
With a flash of golden light, a long sword with an ice-blue body appeared in Zhuang Yu's hand. The sword exuded a chilling aura, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.
This was the magic weapon Zhuang Yu had retrieved from the mysterious space—the Frost Sword, specifically designed to counter fire-attribute monsters.
He tossed the Frost Sword high into the air, chanting incantations. The sword instantly shone brightly, and a chilling beam of light shot straight toward the Flame Demon.
"Roar!" The fire demon felt the powerful chill and let out a painful roar, and the flames on its body dimmed a little.
The cold light struck the Flame Demon's chest, leaving a deep icy hole. White, frigid air continuously seeped from the wound, as if trying to freeze it completely.
The Balrog struggled in agony, and the surrounding flames became chaotic, as if they might go out at any moment.
Hong Qi and the others, who were hiding in the shadows, turned pale with fright when they saw that Zhuang Yu actually possessed such a powerful magic weapon.
They originally thought Zhuang Yu was just an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator, but they never expected him to have such hidden strength.
"What...who exactly is this kid?" the Indian man stammered, his eyes filled with fear.
"Big brother, should we continue?" Ah Si's voice trembled slightly. For the first time, he felt fear, and his previous greed vanished without a trace.
Hong Qi's face was gloomy, and his heart was filled with resentment.
He had finally waited for the Flame Demon to appear, and just when he thought he was about to get his hands on the strange fire, Zhuang Yu suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
But he wasn't one to give up easily. His eyes lit up and a plan came to him.
"You all stay here and watch, I'm going to get the strange fire!" Hong Qi said in a low voice, then quietly approached the center of the volcano.
While dealing with the Flame Demon, Zhuang Yu kept an eye on his surroundings.
He had long since discovered Hong Qi and his group's presence and guessed their intentions.
Seeing Hong Qi sneakily approaching the center of the volcano, Zhuang Yu
"Trying to take advantage of my misfortune? You underestimate me!" Zhuang Yu sneered, his hand seals changed, and the speed of the Frost Sword suddenly increased, transforming into a blue lightning bolt as it attacked the Flame Demon once more.
"Boom!" Another loud noise rang out, and the Flame Demon was knocked back several steps by the Frost Sword, and the flames on its body became even weaker.
"A good opportunity!" Hong Qi was overjoyed to see the Flame Demon being repelled and quickened his pace.
Just then, Zhuang Yu suddenly turned his head, staring intently at Hong Qi with a cold smile on his lips.
"Where do you want to go?"
Zhuang Yu's movements began to slow down, and his breathing became rapid.
The fire demon's flames gnawed at his skin like maggots, and the intense pain made him groan involuntarily.
Sweat mixed with dust, forming streaks of dirt on his face.
He felt dizzy, his steps began to falter, and the world before his eyes became blurry.
The air was filled with the smell of burning flesh, the odor emanating from his charred skin.
"Zhuang Yu!" came an anxious shout. Wang Yao disregarded the danger, broke through the waves of fire, and ran to Zhuang Yu's side.
Her face was pale, and her eyes were full of worry.
Her slender palms emitted a faint green light as she gently stroked Zhuang Yu's burned arm.
A cool sensation came over him, relieving Zhuang Yu's pain.
"You... how did you get here? Let's go! It's too dangerous here!" Zhuang Yu said, his voice tinged with reproach despite the pain.
He didn't want Wang Yao to get hurt because of him.
Wang Yao shook her head, her eyes resolute: "I won't leave! I want to fight alongside you!" The green light in her hand grew brighter and brighter, and a stream of pure spiritual energy flowed continuously into Zhuang Yu's body.
Zhuang Yu felt a surge of warmth in his heart as he sensed Wang Yao's spiritual power.
He held Wang Yao's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of her palm and her unwavering belief.
He looked into Wang Yao's eyes, and in those clear eyes, he saw his disheveled figure reflected, as well as her unwavering support.
"Silly girl..." Zhuang Yu's voice was a little hoarse, his heart filled with gratitude.
Just then, the Flame Demon let out another deafening roar, raised its giant, flaming fist high, and slammed it down on Zhuang Yu and Wang Yao.
"Watch out!" Zhuang Yu shouted, shielding Wang Yao behind him.
"Boom!" After a loud noise, the ground shook violently, and sand and stones flew everywhere, blotting out the sun.
"Zhuang Yu!" Wang Yao exclaimed, only to find that Zhuang Yu had already disappeared.
"Are you...are you alright?" Wang Yao's voice trembled, with a hint of tears in it.
A weak voice came from behind her: "I'm fine..."
Wang Yao quickly turned around and saw Zhuang Yu kneeling on the ground, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth and a frighteningly pale face.
"Zhuang Yu!" Wang Yao supported Zhuang Yu with heartache, tears streaming down her face.
Zhuang Yu looked at Wang Yao and smiled weakly, "Don't cry... I'll be alright..."
He raised his head, his gaze fixed on Hong Qi approaching from afar, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes: "The game... has only just begun..."
Wang Yao's spiritual power flowed like a gentle stream into Zhuang Yu's parched meridians, nourishing his parched body.
The cool energy dispelled the burning pain and ignited the undying fighting spirit in his heart.
He took a deep breath, feeling the renewed surge of power within him, and slowly stood up, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.
"Yao'er, thank you." Zhuang Yu's voice was low and hoarse, yet full of strength.
He took Wang Yao's hand in return, gave her a firm look, and gestured for her to step back.
Wang Yao understood Zhuang Yu's gaze. She silently stepped aside, her eyes fixed on Zhuang Yu's figure, silently praying for his safety.
Zhuang Yu slowly raised his head, his gaze fixed on the Flame Demon not far away.
At this moment, the flames on the fire demon's body had dimmed considerably, and its aura had become chaotic, clearly indicating that it had reached its limit.
"You beast, prepare to die!" Zhuang Yu roared, and the Frost Sword in his hand shone brightly, instantly unleashing a chilling aura that froze the surrounding air into ice.
He flashed, transforming into a streak of blue lightning, and charged straight at the Flame Demon.
The Frost Sword, carrying a chilling aura, pierced fiercely into the Flame Demon's chest.
The Fiery Demon let out a shrill scream, its massive body crashing to the ground, the flames on its body extinguishing and dissipating into a wisp of green smoke in the air.
Having dealt with the Flame Demon, Zhuang Yu didn't linger at all and turned to rush towards Hong Qi and the others.
His aura was overwhelming, like a god descending to earth, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.
When Hong Qi and the others saw Zhuang Yu charging towards them menacingly, they were terrified and scattered in all directions.
"Trying to run? Not so easy!" Zhuang Yu sneered, his figure moving like lightning, instantly catching up with one of them. He swung his Frost Sword without mercy, killing him on the spot.
The remaining people were terrified when they saw this and fled for their lives.
But Zhuang Yu was too fast; they couldn't escape his pursuit at all.
Moments later, Hong Qi and the others were all killed by Zhuang Yu, none of them escaping.
Zhuang Yu stood at the center of the volcano, looking at the churning lava beneath his feet, and took a deep breath.
He slowly stretched out his hand, palm facing upwards, and a powerful suction force emanated from his palm, slowly drawing out the strange fire from the depths of the volcano.
The strange fire emitted a blazing light, dancing in Zhuang Yu's palm like a mischievous sprite.
Zhuang Yu looked at the strange fire in his hand and a smile appeared on his lips.
He knew that he had finally obtained the treasure he had been dreaming of.
However, at that moment, he suddenly sensed a strange energy emanating from the strange fire, and this energy…
"What...what is this?" Zhuang Yu muttered to himself, his brows furrowed.