jdhmnovel Chapter 481
Chapter 481
However, the child's Gu techniques were extremely unique, far exceeding their expectations. The conventional methods the three used were utterly ineffective when they touched the Gu poison surrounding the child. The situation reached a stalemate; the two sides stood facing each other, the atmosphere so tense it seemed the air itself could ignite.
Suddenly, a strange smile appeared on the child's lips. His hands moved rapidly as he chanted incantations. In an instant, a type of Gu magic never seen before was unleashed. The surrounding space seemed to distort, and countless densely packed Gu worms appeared out of thin air. These Gu worms were of various shapes; some shimmered with an eerie green light, while others emitted a pungent odor. They surged towards Jing Chu and his companions like a tide, instantly trapping them tightly.
Jing Chu and the others fought back fiercely, their magical artifacts flashing as they slayed the approaching Gu worms. However, the number of Gu worms was simply too great, wave after wave, seemingly endless. A new and incredibly difficult battle thus began in this perilous mountain forest.
Jing Chu, Dongfang Mingzhu, and the mysterious old man were surrounded by a dense swarm of Gu worms, which surged towards them like a tidal wave. The Gu worms emitted a nauseating stench, each possessing sharp mandibles, frantically tearing at the three. In no time, bite marks appeared on their bodies, blood seeping from the wounds, staining their clothes mottled and mixed with the Gu worms' bodily fluids, creating a gruesome sight.
The mysterious old man's brows furrowed deeply, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. He struggled to fend off the attacks of the Gu worms while frantically searching his mind for a solution. Suddenly, as if remembering something, his eyes lit up; a method of fighting poison with poison, recorded in ancient texts, flashed into his mind. Without delay, he swiftly freed one hand, trembling, and reached into his robes, pulling out some highly toxic herbs that he had carefully collected. These herbs were strangely shaped, brightly colored, and each contained deadly poison.
The mysterious old man skillfully placed the herbs in his palm, kneading and mixing them with incredible speed. His hands moved like phantoms, flying up and down, and in no time, the potion was ready. He shouted and forcefully sprinkled the potion onto the surrounding Gu worms. The potion turned into a wisp of smoke in the air, quickly spreading out. Miraculously, some of the Gu worms, affected by the potion's power, became sluggish, struggling in mid-air as if trapped in a thick quagmire, no longer able to attack as nimbly as before.
Seeing this opportune moment, Jing Chu's eyes flashed with determination. He wielded his longsword with ferocious speed, the blade whistling through the air, each strike carrying immense power, instantly slaying the approaching Gu worms. Dongfang Mingzhu was not to be outdone. With a flick of her wrist, several silver needles shot out like meteors, each one precisely striking a Gu worm, instantly turning it into a pool of black liquid. The two seized the opportunity to intensify their attack, their coordinated movements, one on the left and one on the right, fighting their way through a bloody path.
Just when they thought they were about to break through the encirclement, the mysterious child revealed a strange smile and clapped his hands together. With this clap, the previously restrained Gu worms seemed to be injected with a new power, going berserk once more. Even more terrifying, these Gu worms began to merge, their bodies twisting and intertwining, and in the blink of an eye, they fused into a gigantic Gu beast. This Gu beast was as large as a mountain, baring its fangs and claws, constantly spewing black poisonous mist from its mouth. Wherever the poisonous mist touched, vegetation withered instantly, and the ground was corroded into black pits. The Gu beast roared and pounced on Jing Chu and the others, the powerful impact causing the surrounding air to tremble.
At the critical moment, hurried footsteps came from afar. It was the old servant leading a group of guards from the royal palace. These guards were well-trained, their faces solemn, and they held specially made weapons to exorcise the Gu beast, gleaming with a cold metallic sheen. Seeing the people being attacked by the Gu beast, the old servant shouted, "Don't panic, everyone! We're here to help!" The people quickly joined the battle, engaging in a desperate struggle against the Gu beast. The royal palace guards, armed and in tight formation, approached the Gu beast step by step. Each of their attacks was filled with an unstoppable momentum, attempting to restrain the Gu beast's movements.
Jing Chu kept a close eye on the Gu beast's every move. In the midst of the fierce battle, he astutely discovered its weakness. He took a deep breath, regulated his breathing, and raised his longsword high, its blade gleaming with light as he gathered all his power. At the same time, Dongfang Mingzhu cooperated with Jing Chu, her hand...
The silver needle shot out again, aiming directly at the Gu beast's eyes, creating an opportunity for Jing Chu's attack. Jing Chu seized the moment, let out a loud shout, and charged towards the Gu beast like an arrow released from a bow, fiercely thrusting the long sword in his hand into the Gu beast's weak point.
The moment the longsword pierced the Gu beast's body, a spurt of black blood gushed out. The Gu beast let out a painful roar, its body trembling violently. Under the combined attack of the group, the Gu beast's power gradually weakened, and it finally collapsed to the ground, turning into a cloud of black smoke and dissipating into the air.
Seeing that all was lost, a flicker of panic crossed the child's eyes, and he turned to run away. But Jing Chu was prepared; he flashed forward like a ghost, appearing in front of the child and blocking his path. The child glared fiercely at Jing Chu and the others, his eyes filled with resentment and bitterness, but he was powerless to resist.
Jing Chu and the others knew that although they had temporarily repelled the enemy, the forces behind them would not give up. However, their eyes showed no fear, but rather were filled with determination and confidence. They exchanged glances and silently vowed that no matter what challenges they faced in the future, they would protect the capital and keep this land from the harm of evil forces.