The Crack-Rock Bear King stood in the air, looking down at Xia De, who was pointing his sword at him. Hearing Xia De's cold words, he let out a cold snort.
Since Xia De only wanted to play around with this magical beast using his physical strength to vent his anger, he completely suppressed his magic fluctuations. Consequently, the Crack-Rock Bear King did not sense any magic power from him.
Furthermore, the slaughterous desire amplified by the Demonic Seed had stripped the furious Crack-Rock Bear King of his intellect, making him believe that this was just an ordinary human with no cultivation talking big.
Thus, feeling that his dignity as a Tier Eight Calamity had been insulted by an ant, the Crack-Rock Bear King spoke with a face full of rage:
“Arrogant ant! How dare you offend the majesty of a Tier Eight Calamity—”
“Urgh!”
Before he could finish his sentence, his body froze. He felt a heart-piercing, immense force crash into his chest, as if he had been rammed by a speeding heavy truck!
His mouth opened involuntarily, bile and gastric juices spilling out as his internal organs felt as if they were about to shatter.
In an instant, Xia De had closed the distance, gripping the hilt of Starfall with both hands. The black blade slammed violently into the giant beast's abdomen.
However, it was not a slash. Instead, he treated Starfall like a racket, swatting the beast as if it were a badminton birdie.
Bang!
Upon impact, a dull thud echoed through the air, followed immediately by a violent explosion of airflow.
Everything within a radius of several li was reduced to ruins by the shockwave. Had Xia De not cast a protective barrier over Reid and the others beforehand, they would have likely been turned into meat paste.
The wind whipped fiercely against Xia De's robes. The black blade of Starfall sank slightly into the Crack-Rock Bear King's abdomen. Sensing the beast's stiffened body, Xia De spoke expressionlessly:
“Is the power of a Calamity truly this weak?”
“Human!”
The Crack-Rock Bear King tried to speak, but his entire body was launched backward like a cannonball!
Though the process from Xia De's strike to the Bear King being sent flying seemed drawn out, it had actually occurred in the blink of an eye!
“Let me enjoy this!”
Xia De landed on the ground, bent his knees slightly, and kicked off with explosive force!
The earth shattered with a deafening roar!
Gripping Starfall with both hands, he pursued the airborne Bear King at a speed that defied belief.
Tier Eight powerhouses grasped the true “Laws” of heaven and earth. Even the weakest Tier Eight, using the laws they comprehended, could completely destroy a major city like Toka City if they went all out!
Because of this, Tier Eight was also known as... Calamity!
Meanwhile, a Tier Nine powerhouse could easily obliterate a metropolis like Toka City with a single spell!
This completely transcended the scope of a Calamity. Their casual gestures could cause widespread destruction, easily reshaping the geography of the land.
Thus, Tier Nine was also known as...
Cataclysm!!!
Therefore, even though Xia De held back his strength, everywhere he passed, violent tempests whipped up. Countless magical beasts, unable to withstand the onslaught of the storm, burst into mists of blood.
After the storm passed, the ground lay devastated, with trees uprooted and flung in all directions. When the dust settled, the once-lush, vibrant forest had been reduced to a barren wasteland.
Xia De arrived ahead of the flying Bear King, taking a position along his trajectory. Raising Starfall, he watched the incoming Bear King and wound up as if to swing a baseball bat.
Bang!
With another loud crash, the Bear King was sent flying in a different direction!
Once again, Xia De burst forward at a speed that surpassed the beast's flight, appearing ahead of him and swinging Starfall once more!
Bang!
With another swat of the coffin-lid blade, the Bear King flew off like a shooting star!
Xia De repeated this process continuously, treating the Crack-Rock Bear King like a badminton birdie. He swatted him back and forth in all directions, constantly outspeeding his trajectory to intercept him beforehand.
Explosive booms continuously rattled the heavens and the earth.
Yet, feeling the howling wind, Xia De felt incredibly refreshed, his anger gradually subsiding.
However, what felt like a soothing workout to Xia De was an utterly terrifying spectacle to anyone watching.
From their perspective, the sky had suddenly darkened, covered in thick black clouds. The distant, howling gales brought an overwhelming sense of oppression to the land.
This power felt like a giant hand choking everyone's throats, suffocating them. A profound sense of helplessness pressed down on their hearts like a massive mountain.
It was utterly irresistible!!!
In this oppressive atmosphere, two streaks continuously intersected in the sky. Shockwaves from their explosive collisions erupted repeatedly, sending rings of airflow rippling outward.
Everywhere the shockwaves swept, they left a trail of ruined devastation!
Fortunately, this destruction occurred at the rear of the monster tide, far from where they stood, so they were spared the brunt of it.
But the magical beasts were not so lucky!
Those unable to withstand the storm of air currents exploded into bloody mist, while those that could survive were swept high into the sky before falling back down like rain, splattering into puddles of meat paste.
Even so, many people were left gasping for breath under the terrifying pressure. Some of the weaker individuals simply closed their eyes and fainted on the spot.
Of course, the one feeling the greatest terror was none other than the Crack-Rock Bear King, who was currently being treated like a badminton birdie.
The moment he was first swatted away by Xia De, he had tried to struggle, only to make a horrifying discovery.
He couldn't move!!!
No matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't move even a fraction of an inch!
And this wasn't because the opponent had cast some spell on him, but because his own strength was simply insufficient to oppose the other's.
As a magical beast renowned for his raw strength, his power was actually completely eclipsed by a human's!
During his flight, his rage erupted like a volcano. Summoning every ounce of his strength, he roared:
“D-Damn human! I will definitely...”
“What are you babbling about? I don't have a habit of listening to toys talk!”
Before the Crack-Rock Bear King could finish his threat, Xia De appeared before him once more. Gripping Starfall's hilt with both hands, he exhaled deeply, and an invisible, overwhelming aura radiated from his body.
“This strike... shall pierce Starfall!!!”
Bang!
The most deafening boom since the start of the battle erupted in the sky!
Before the Crack-Rock Bear King could even scream, his entire body plummeted like a missile, embedding itself deep into the earth.
It was like a nuclear bomb detonating. A colossal wall of dust rose like a sandstorm. When it finally cleared, the earth was left utterly devastated...
Yet, this was merely the standard result when a Tier Nine Cataclysm made a move.
The Crack-Rock Bear King lay powerlessly on the ground. Xia De's final blow had even caved in his face, completely distorting his hideous features.
Xia De sheathed Starfall and hovered above him. The Crack-Rock Bear King looked up with dazed, unfocused eyes.
The dark clouds in the sky parted, and sunlight once again bathed the earth.
Then, as if walking down an invisible staircase, Xia De stepped down through the air, pace by pace, until he stood before him. Narrowing his eyes, Xia De smiled:
“I feel a bit better now. As expected, a little exercise is the best remedy for a bad mood.”
Amidst the surrounding ruins, the sunlight reflecting off him made him look radiant. Coupled with his handsome features, he appeared like a descending deity, bringing salvation to the world.
Standing before the Crack-Rock Bear King, Xia De looked down at the Tier Eight magical beast lying like a tattered rag. He extended his fair, slender hand and softly chanted:
“Healing Magic—Rebirth.”
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