AST 2233 - The Guardian Vine Ended the Golden Wolf (1/2)
Qing Shui hadn’t felt so helpless in a long time. His opponent was too overwhelming, having complete control over the battle. This was the first time Qing Shui had felt the discrepancy in abilities. He didn’t know which realm the Golden Wolf belonged in, but it must have been a strong one. It was such a menacing existence.
Many Guardian Beasts had existed since ancient times. This Golden Wolf was one of these mystical existences, protecting Golden Yakshas and allowing them to exist this long. If it wasn’t for the Golden Wolf, they would not have obtained what they had today.
Qing Shui had always felt that his abilities were decent and that there weren’t many who would be able to injure him. However, he had severely underestimated the Heavenly Dao. Before Divine Connection, Heavenly Dao did not have much effect, but after that realm, the potential and effects it had were apparent. Even so, a person’s strength was still the foundation. Without it, the Heavenly Dao wouldn’t be able to help much. Besides, when the Heavenly Dao became superior, it would naturally allow his abilities to improve tremendously.
The Dragon Spider’s life was hanging by a thread and Qing Shui could do nothing but look at it happen helplessly. Their last hope in saving the Dragon Spider was the mysterious Guardian Vine.
Although Qing Shui was the one who grew it, it didn’t mean that he could order it around. This was the Guardian Vine’s pride in question.
Even though Qing Shui had shouted for help, he didn’t bear much hope. He was out of ideas. The formation had been broken and he wasn’t strong enough to counter their opponent. The Divine Weapon, Flying Swords, the Nine Continents Mountain, and the Stellar Transposition were all ineffective in countering its attack.
He had thought of using the Thunderous Beast’s Violet Lightning Strike to block it. However, against such a huge demonic beast, disabling it temporarily wouldn’t help much. They might be able to block it once but there would be another attack. Besides, it was too late to summon the Thunderous Beast. The Diamond White Tiger King may be able to sustain a few more attacks from the Golden Wolf, albeit barely, but it was also too late for that now.
If Qing Shui couldn’t trap their opponent, it went without saying that the Dragon Slaying Beast wouldn’t be able to either. It wasn’t fast enough and would only end up being knocked away by the Golden Wolf.
Hence, Qing Shui could only helplessly call for the Guardian Vine to save the Dragon Spider.
Just as Qing Shui was giving up hope and accepting that it was too late, a reverberating boom shook the ground.
A stalk of blood-red demonic vines spiraled towards the sky and trapped the Golden Wolf, the metallic smell of blood filling the air.
Roar, whimper…
There was no way of differentiating between a howl or a roar but it sounded miserable. The enormous Golden Wolf struggled fiercely against the binds, its sharp claws clawing at the bloodthirsty demonic vine ceaselessly.
Both the Golden Wolf’s fangs and claws were honed, to the extent where the almighty bloodthirsty demonic vine was injured as well, spewing blood from its wounds. It then used its bloody thorn and pierced into the Golden Wolf’s sturdy skin in retaliation.
Thereafter, its branches continued renewing and wrapping themselves around the Golden Wolf, unforgiving in binding itself around the creature. Layers after layers, it was as if it could go on forever. Its growth was fast and even the almighty Golden Wolf couldn’t break through those sharp thorns.
The Golden Wolf had been invincible before, but at this moment, Qing Shui thought it looked helpless. This left Qing Shui speechless. What kind of existence had he just awoken? What abilities did it have? What realm did it belong to?
In his moment of shock, the question about its realm resurfaced.
In the end, it was down to the bloodthirsty demonic vine’s years. Qing Shui didn’t know how long it had been alive. It had been around for a long time within the Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal, absorbing Spiritual Qi, as well as Heavenly and Earthly Treasures. During the finishing touches, it had furthermore absorbed a countless amount of blood essence, awakening successfully.
This outburst of power startled Qing Shui beyond words. Some existences couldn’t be categorized within the five elements. Could it be that this was exactly what the Guardian Vine was?
After pondering for some time, Qing Shui still couldn’t comprehend it and gave up altogether. All he knew was that the bloodthirsty demonic vine was powerful and terrifyingly so.