544 Battling the Stone Beast! (2/2)

Any other mid-stage or even late-stage Core Formation realm cultivator might have been alarmed in the face of this attack, as it was clearly one of the bat's most powerful attacks.

With a sudden burst of speed, the bat transformed into what seemed like a dying rainbow and came charging. It was about to tear its way through Wang Baole's chest. However, as soon as it drew near, Wang Baole, who had been affected by the aural attack, suddenly smiled. A duplicate image of him could be seen over his physical body. A semi-illusory hand formed from lightning raised into the air and grabbed the approaching bat by its neck!

That was Wang Baole's Lightning Avatar!

Everything happened too quickly. From the beginning of the fight, to when Wang Baole's avatar raised its hand, everything took place within a split second. From afar, the hand made out of lightning that Wang Baole had raised exuded terrifying power. Lightning bolts filled the air and made it difficult for one to tell that it was an avatar. It looked like a spirit exiting from its physical form instead.

The bat hadn't expected the sudden attack, and it was too late for it to free itself. A single word slipped out from Wang Baole's mouth.

”Explode!”

The right hand that he had grabbed the bat with exploded immediately. The power of lightning that was within the hand, and flames from Wang Baole's Dark Core, erupted at the same time. Dark Fires surged out and enveloped the bat. Lighting bolts descended like a fierce storm, flooding it with electricity.

The bat released a shrill shriek of agony amidst the thundering booms. It fell back swiftly as red light surged forward, battling Wang Baole's lightning and fire. While that happened, the bat was also able to manipulate some of the red light, gathering it into the shape of a fang. The bat sent it flying forward with startling speed. It pierced through the air and charged right at Wang Baole.

The fang exuded a spirit energy tinged with blood. The blood in Wang Baole's body solidified, resulting in his momentary immobility just as he was about to attack. The fang hit him directly.

There was a loud thud. Wang Baole stumbled back as blood spilled from his lips, and the shield in front of him began to crack. It was one of his many disposable, one-time-use-only eighth-grade Dharmic Armaments. It shattered and turned to dust after taking the hit for him.

Seems like it's going to be a difficult fight if I don't use any Dharmic Armaments. Wang Baole narrowed his eyes. He took a big step forward. The megaphone appeared in his hand instantly, and he hollered into it. As aural shock waves rippled out, his tri-colored flying swords came swooping in, slicing through the air and charging at the retreating bat. It tore through space. The bat drew its wings back and tried to shield itself against the attack as danger approached.

It was then that Wang Baole's avatar approached it from behind soundlessly. The avatar walked out and sent a punch forward. A hurricane formed from lightning enveloped the bat, rendering it helpless against the tri-colored flying swords.

With a thunderous boom, the bat pushed its wings wide open. An immense force surged from its wings, driving Wang Baole's avatar back and away from it. Two of the three flying swords were sent flying into the distance as well. However, Wang Baole's avatar had succeeded in holding the bat back. The bat had no choice but to unleash its attack earlier. The remaining flying sword continued its path and pierced right through the bat's right wing!

An agonizing shriek rang in the air. The bat retreated hastily, staring unblinkingly at Wang Baole, with fear and caution in its eyes.

What a pity. If I'd managed to master the third level of the Lightning Immortal Transformation, I'd be able to switch places with my avatar and kill this monster! Wang Baole's breathing quickened slightly as he stood and stared at the most powerful opponent he had fought since his arrival at the Vast Expanse Dao Palace.

Their staring contest was short-lived. Just as a cold light colored Wang Baole's eyes and he was about to strike once again, Kong Dao's voice, filled with excitement and urgency, rang out behind him.

”Open!”

With a loud rumbling, under Kong Dao's persistent pushing, the stone door finally budged open, revealing a narrow opening. As soon as the opening appeared, extremely rich Spirit Qi, trapped for too long inside the cave, escaped through the sliver of an opening and surged out!