475: Zhang Linxiumu fell, half-step awakening

As the rolling dust and smoke gradually dissipated, everyone was shocked to find that Zhong Qing's face, which had been somewhat handsome, was now completely drained of color.

A slender, hair-like wooden splinter had pierced directly through his glabella, and blood gurgled from the wound, staining the ground beneath him red.

Zhong Qing's eyes were wide, filled with disbelief and deep unwillingness.

It was as if even in death, he couldn't accept that his life would end in such a manner.

However, no matter how much he struggled internally, the light of life gradually faded from his eyes until it completely disappeared.

On the other side, Lin Xiumu, who had just delivered the fatal blow, was gasping for air, his condition also not optimistic.

His entire half-body had turned into a pool of bloody, indistinguishable flesh, a gruesome sight.

However, surprisingly, the muscles and bones that should have been exposed...

...were now covered and entangled by countless green vines, as if these vines were trying to repair his severely damaged body.

Despite this, Lin Xiumu could still feel the shadow of death approaching him step by step.

He endured the severe pain, and with a trembling voice, he struggled to shout, "Xiao Xue, quickly... quickly treat me!"

But after a long time, the surroundings remained dead silent, with no response.

Just then, an extremely cold voice suddenly sounded in the air.

"Don't waste your effort, they can't help you at all!"

Hearing this, Lin Xiumu's heart trembled violently, and a sense of foreboding surged within him.

He used the last bit of strength in his body and struggled to raise his head, wanting to see clearly what was happening in the distance.

When he finally saw the scene before him, he instantly became like stone, his expression frozen on his face.

He saw that the healer named Xiao Xue had been punched through the chest, and the fist was still wrapped in fiery orange flames!

"Lin... Brother Lin!"

As Xiao Xue fell, Xiao Yang, with traces of undried blood still on his face, appeared before him.

His gaze was as cold as ice, revealing boundless killing intent.

"Don't worry, you'll be joining them soon!"

"Xiao Yang, you bastard! Even if I have to go all out today, I will make you pay!"

Lin Xiumu's eyes were wide with rage, and he roared through gritted teeth.

The next moment, the vines that only occupied half of his body began to grow wildly, showing signs of transforming his entire body's flesh and blood.

"I told you, don't waste your effort!"

Xiao Yang was enveloped in flames, like a War God of Fire, rapidly closing in on Lin Xiumu.

"I want you dead!"

Lin Xiumu roared madly, and at that instant, his body was completely taken over by vines, transforming into a terrifying tree-man.

In his tree-man form, Lin Xiumu's height suddenly increased, branches and vines intertwined to form a terrifying net, and his body emitted a eerie green light, like an avenger returned from Hell.

He brandished giant arms condensed from vines, rushing towards Xiao Yang with the sound of howling wind. Each vine contained astonishing power, vowing to completely strangle Xiao Yang.

Seeing this, Xiao Yang curled his lips into a cold smile. He didn't dodge or evade, and the flames around him became even more intense, as if they could devour everything.

He quickly formed hand seals with both hands and let out a low shout: "Blazing Dragon Roar!"

Instantly, a giant dragon composed of pure flames soared from behind him, carrying a deafening dragon roar, and charged straight towards Lin Xiumu.

The two collided, erupting in dazzling light and deafening explosions. Dust and flames intertwined, obscuring the sky.

When the smoke dissipated, the tree-man that Lin Xiumu had transformed into had several charred cracks on his body, while Xiao Yang had only taken a few steps back.

"You can't win that, you're just struggling in vain now."

"I want you dead, I want you to be buried with them!"

Lin Xiumu roared repeatedly, his dark pupils instantly turning emerald green, the remaining rationality within them rapidly fading.

At the same time, the vines on his body seemed to sense their Master's anger, growing even more wildly, attempting to repair injuries and enhance strength.

At this moment, Lin Xiumu was like a true tree-man monster, knowing nothing but slaughter.

However, Xiao Yang didn't care and attacked again. This time, he waved both hands, and dozens of small flame arrows shot towards the tree-man like a meteor shower.

Facing the overwhelming flame arrows, although Lin Xiumu tried his best to resist, his movements became increasingly slow due to his severe injuries.

Several arrows penetrated his vine defense and deeply embedded themselves in the trunk, and the flames quickly spread, causing the tree-man to let out a painful roar.

"It's over, Lin Xiumu."

Xiao Yang slowly approached, his voice calm, "Sorry, our fates are sealed. Go slowly, I will come to apologize."

Lin Xiumu's eyes gradually lost focus, his rationality completely dissipated.

"I... I'm sorry..."

His voice was weak, almost drowned out by the crackling of the flames.

Xiao Yang watched expressionlessly as Lin Xiumu turned to ash, without a ripple in his heart.

In his hand, there was now a nearly petrified heart that was still beating.

"Hey, Xiao Yang, did you make a move too!"

"What, Doctor, are you planning to enter the arena early?"

Someone looked at Xiao Yang and shouted loudly, while others looked at Fang Yuan with solemn eyes.

And Fang Yuan just smiled faintly, "Just seeing off two heroes, there's no need for everyone to be nervous."

Some people showed disdain upon hearing this but didn't say anything.

After all, they were no match for Doctor at all; just one Xiao Yang made them feel awe and fear.

But now that they were in the Holy War, there was no possibility of escape for them.

The only thing they could do now was wait for the strong ones to kill each other, leaving them a way to survive.

Xiao Yang returned to Fang Yuan's side with the semi-petrified heart. Fang Yuan looked at the heart, and a hint of pleasant surprise flashed in his eyes.

"This Lin Xiumu is truly not simple. If it weren't for his poor condition, he might have truly awakened completely!"

Xiao Yang didn't speak but looked at the ability users in the distance who were looking over like jackals.

"Should I go take care of them?"

"There's no need. They are also pitiful people; let them witness the final moment."

People on the other battlefields also noticed Lin Xiumu's fall, but they only felt a pang in their hearts and did not give up on the current fight.

Instead, they tacitly increased the force of their attacks, wanting to quickly eliminate their enemies.

Outside, within Great Xia's Thirteenth District, the room marked as Dragon Dark was now filled with chilling cold, making it difficult for ordinary people to approach.

Those with slightly weaker strength would feel their souls tremble just by approaching here, as if something was trying to strip away their souls.

"Is this the King Realm? No wonder that Luo Xiu's strength is so powerful!"