142: Chapter 142 Instantly Kills Someone of the Same Rank? Terrifying Combat Power!

The Nine-Tailed Fox's icy command to 'kneel' was like a decree of the Law.

The instant her words fell,

An aura of might far more terrifying than that of the Undead Behemoth—dozens of times more potent, as if from the primordial chaos of ancient times—descended like the entire sky solidifying into substance.

It crashed down with pinpoint accuracy, crushing the Cult Elder and the Undead Behemoth beneath his feet!

It wasn't a simple energy suppression.

It was infused with a regal will that transcended all living beings, holding dominion over life, death, and Reincarnation, and a terrifying Mental Power vast as a sea of stars!

"Thud——!"

"ROAR——!!!"

The Elder couldn't even muster a single thought of resistance.

His entire body was as if struck by an invisible divine mountain.

He was pressed face-down, five limbs to the ground, pinned firmly onto the skull of the Undead Behemoth.

His bones creaked under the immense pressure.

And the Undead Behemoth beneath his feet,

even let out a mixed howl of pain and terror.

Its four claws sank deep into the earth, and its colossal body was forcibly pressed nearly halfway into the ground!

The thick Death Qi under this regal pressure

melted away like snow under the sun, dissolving and scattering wildly!

"No... impossible!"

The Elder was utterly horrified.

His very Soul trembled.

He struggled to lift his masked face,

peering through the gaps at the girl who still stood calmly, her sleeves fluttering, his voice distorted by extreme terror.

"This power... this Mental Power... We are both Amethyst Ninth Tier, how can the gap be so immense?! No! You haven't even summoned your beast! This power comes from you alone!"

"A human? Impossible! How could this be?!"

The Cult Elder looked astonished,

completely bewildered.

However, he quickly realized something and screamed, "No! It's not that! This aura... You are not human! You are... a Yao! And not just any Yao... you are a Yao of the imperial lineage!!"

The Elder screamed in shock.

Jiang Yun, who had been watching from the side,

was equally shaken inside.

He knew this Spirit Demon Nine-Tailed Fox was Amethyst Ninth Tier.

And this Cult Elder was also Amethyst Ninth Tier.

He had thought this would be a battle between equals, a clash at the Peak of the Amethyst level.

Yet, he never expected

it to be such a one-sided, complete and utter domination!

The Elder couldn't even withstand her aura and was directly forced to kneel!

"This is... power that transcends ranks!"

Jiang Yun was profoundly shocked.

She is also Amethyst Ninth Tier,

yet possesses the absolute strength to instantly kill those of the same rank!

He recalled the Nine-Tailed Fox's data entries he had glimpsed.

Five Elements attributes!

Ten Innate Talents!

Spirit Demon Imperial Bloodline!

A born imperial ruler... This series of dazzling data entries

seemed to explain why she possessed such Heaven-Defying power.

This was the first time Jiang Yun had so directly witnessed the Nine-Tailed Fox's true might.

He deeply realized

that to break free from her control,

to have a true say,

and perhaps even to stand against her one day,

he must help Little Fire and Little Cloud Sparrow grow to her level, and possibly even beyond!

This path would be long and arduous... The Nine-Tailed Fox paid no heed to the Elder's terror.

Her stunningly beautiful face remained icy and indifferent, as if she had just swatted a buzzing fly.

Her crimson lips parted slightly, her voice ethereal and cold.

"Since you now know this, you... have even less reason to remain alive."

Before her words even finished echoing,

she gently raised her jade-like hand, her fingertip pointing forward.

Instantly,

the Five Elements energy of the world seemed to heed the call of their sovereign, converging wildly towards her fingertip.

Gold, green, red, yellow, and blue radiance swirled and merged.

Finally coalescing into a palm-sized, five-colored lotus that bloomed quietly.

It was beautiful to the point of being breathtaking,

yet dangerous enough to freeze one's Soul.

"Go."

With a single word from her lips,

the five-colored lotus transformed into five streams of light, each representing a different elemental power.

The first, golden and sharp, pierced the behemoth's skull like a divine spear.

The second, green and vibrant, seemed to purify the lingering Death Qi.

TheThe third, red and blazing, enveloped the behemoth in searing flames.

The fourth, yellow and heavy, crushed its remaining form into the earth.

The fifth, blue and serene, cleansed the air of the final vestiges of its existence.

Five Elements, revolving and complementing each other,

unleashing a might far beyond simple addition!

The entire process seemed complex,

yet it occurred in the blink of an eye.

"No——!!!"

The Elder only had time to let out a final, desperate, Soul-shattering scream.

"The Holy Cult... will avenge..."

Before the word 'vengeance' could be uttered,

his voice, his body, his Soul, and his Amethyst Ninth Tier Undead Behemoth were completely annihilated within the resplendent and lethal Five Elements Fox Fire, leaving not even a speck of dust behind.

Instant kill!

A true, utterly one-sided instant kill!

An Amethyst Ninth Tier Cult Elder, along with his beast, was utterly destroyed, body and Soul, by a casual strike from the Nine-Tailed Fox!

Jiang Yun's pupils contracted.

He clearly knew

that this was the Nine-Tailed Fox's skill, Five Elements Fox Fire.

His breath hitched.

He knew the Nine-Tailed Fox was strong, but never imagined she was this strong!

This completely overturned his understanding of combat between equals.

This made him determined to rapidly increase his own strength, because otherwise, in front of this unpredictable fox, he would never feel truly safe.

Su Qingxue, on the other hand, acted as if she had done something trivial, lightly brushing off some imaginary dust before turning her gaze to the stunned Jiang Yun.

Her expression instantly shifted back to the familiar, slightly mischievous smile, as if the cold, ruthless imperial ruler from moments ago was never her.

"Jiang Yun, did you see that clearly?"

Her voice carried a trace of playfulness.

"Remember what you just said when you begged for help. You now owe me an enormous favor. Remember, you must... obey me."

She said,

her eyes flickering with that same malevolent light that made Jiang Yun's heart turn cold.

"If you can't do it..."

She deliberately trailed off.

Though not explicitly stated, the icy killing intent was palpable.

"You know what will happen to you..."

Jiang Yun felt a chill down his spine.

He suppressed the turmoil in his heart.

Took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.

"I, Jiang Yun, keep my word. Today's favor, I remember. As long as it's not harming the innocent or threatening the lives of me and my beasts, I can agree to your requests."

Hearing this,

Su Qingxue's smile widened.

As if she heard something amusing.

She chuckled softly, "Don't worry, since I've recognized your value, I naturally won't make you do those boring things. However..."

Her tone shifted.

Carrying an indisputable authority.

"Do not think that because you have some value, you can defy me. Otherwise, your end won't be much better than that old fool just now..."

Jiang Yun felt a shiver.

The chill rose again.

He clearly knew,

this was far more than a mere threat.

"Alright."

The Nine-Tailed Fox seemed to lose interest in further conversation, lazily waving her hand.

"Don't just stand there, figure out how to keep moving. Wake up that troublesome old man first, otherwise when we get to the Su Family main house, a bunch of annoying things will happen, and I have no interest in dealing with them."

With that,

she walked over to a clean Bluestone and sat down as if nothing had happened, as if she hadn't just instantly killed an Amethyst Ninth Tier powerhouse.

Jiang Yun looked at her posture and shook his head helplessly.

He first walked over to Little Fire, who was exhausted, severely injured, with many scales broken.

He patted its lowered dragon head affectionately and said gently, "You worked hard. Go back and rest well."

Then he recalled it to his Beast Taming Space.

Its special recovery properties should accelerate its healing.

Next,

he quickly came to Little Cloud Sparrow's side.

Little Cloud Sparrow's condition was even worse. Its small body was entwined with stubborn strands of Death Qi. Its originally beautiful cyan-purple feathers had become dull and gray. Its aura was weak and extremely unstable, and even parts of its body showed signs of stiffness and mutation.

Jiang Yun's heart tightened.

Gently cradling it in his palm,

he could clearly feel its life force fading.

"Hold on, little one..."

He took a deep breath, placing all his hopes on his Beast Taming Space's powerful recovery properties.

"I hope its restorative power can truly reverse such injuries."

He hesitated no longer.

With a single thought,

he recalled the dying Little Cloud Sparrow to the Beast Taming Space as well.

After all this,

he finally walked towards the unconscious Elder Su, pondering how to naturally explain everything that just happened, and how to continue this journey to the provincial capital.

The road ahead seemed to have become more obscure and fraught with danger because of the Nine-Tailed Fox's intervention.

He didn't know if there would be more assassinations like this.

It was clear the cult already knew about him.

They had even sent someone to intercept and kill him.

In the days to come, he would have to be extremely cautious and rapidly enhance the strength of Little Fire and Little Cloud Sparrow.

After all, the Nine-Tailed Fox couldn't always be by his side.

Even if she were,

there was no guarantee she would always help him... He must become strong quickly.

True strength lies within oneself...