Chapter 410 Repulse (1/2)

The Saprophytic Earth Dragon's screams were cut short as it was being swallowed whole by Stripey.

Puffs of black smoke issued from Stripey's nostrils. It coughed a few times, as if its snack didn't quite agree with it. The black smoke from its nostrils gradually merged with the dark ominous clouds over Stripey's head.

Gao Peng absently stroked Silly as he watched the enormous spider devour its meal.

He sometimes hated this ability of his. With it, he could tell what someone was thinking just by analyzing their facial expressions. This ability to pick up on every seemingly trivial detail in his surroundings had been both a blessing and a curse to him.

This was why Gao Peng rarely used it when interacting with others.

”You aren't welcome here!” roared the Desert Pillar Monster. It was now livid. Not only was this human ignoring it, but he was also letting his familiar devour another monster before it.

”Leave this place... Now!” it roared again, causing a small sand dune to explode, sending tiny sand particles flying towards Gao Peng and Stripey.

The Desolate Frost Lion's body gleamed. In the next instant, the sand particles were all frozen in a sturdy web of ice around the Desolate Frost Lion.

”Wow, it sure talks a lot, doesn't it?” muttered Gao Peng. ”Its breath stinks, too.”

”Stripey, tell it we aren't leaving this place any time soon. We're all exhausted, and we're going to stay here for the night,” he ordered.

Hearing what Gao Peng had said, the Desert Pillar Monster grew angrier. Who does this human think he is? No one has ever disobeyed a direct order from me before! I will not stand such disrespect in my own domain. The nerve of this human to disregard my authority here!

In front of it stood a strange, black creature that was just as big as it. At that moment, the Desert Pillar Monster couldn't help but feel that there was something off about this creature's power, that it wasn't an opponent to be treated lightly.

This was one of the reasons why the Desert Pillar Monster wanted Gao Peng and company out of its domain.

Despite not being part of the five main elements, sand was still an element derived from the earth element. If anyone or anything dared to defy its wishes, the Desert Pillar Monster would simply slap them to kingdom come.

However, this human was different. The Desert Pillar Monster sensed a vague feeling of threat that the human and this strange, black familiar of his were giving off.

Irritation began to mount in it. ”Human, you dare defy me?” rumbled the Desert Pillar Monster.

”Oh? So what if I do?” said Gao Peng, smiling coldly at it.

The Desert Pillar Monster felt even more troubled by such a brash response. However, it was a stubborn creature, not one to back down so easily. ”Watch your tongue, boy. You've drawn my full attention,” said the Desert Pillar Monster menacingly. In an attempt to intimidate Gao Peng, it easily slapped away a sand dune beneath it.

Suddenly, Gao Peng had an idea. ”Wait... you're attracted to me?”

Sorry, mate, I'm not into that kind of stuff, thought Gao Peng.

”I meant that you've incurred my wrath!” shouted the Desert Pillar Monster. It was now enraged. It had never seen such impudence in its life!

Its anger had reached the bursting point. It could no longer hold it in. The Desert Pillar Monster rushed at Gao Peng, raising a sand tsunami with its huge arms, its Desert Wings spread out behind it. In an instant, the sky went dark. A raging sandstorm had completely surrounded the Desert Pillar Monster.

Gao Peng silently took three steps back. Da Zi and Flamy also followed suit, leaving Stripey to deal with the Desert Pillar Monster.

Stripey took two steps forward, shielding Gao Peng and the others from the sandstorm like an impenetrable wall.

”Don't be scared, Gao Peng, Da Zi! I'll protect you!”

”I'm not scared! I'm just making a tactical retreat, that's all!” retorted Da Zi.

”All right, all right, we all know you're the bravest one here,” said Gao Peng, pressing an agitated Da Zi back with one hand.