A magnificent beam of white light, swirling with flames, struck the writhing black smoke hand.
A pure Spiritual Strike, like seawater eroding a sandcastle, made the hand scream before turning into ashes and scattering away.
The Dragon Sculpture seized the opportunity to regain consciousness, purple electricity coursing through its body to form armor as it took to the skies.
"This Nightmare Deer has actually received the Abyss’s blessing."
Chu Yi, holding Jiang Qiuyun, wielded a third-level Giant Cannon and was launched backward by the recoil.
He glanced at the black smoke, akin to staring directly at a pollution source. He raised his left hand, a dark red shadow swirling to counteract the radiation from the opposite side.
A deep voice sounded as the Nightmare Deer King, renewed, emerged from the billowing black smoke.
Its entire body was covered in armor of pale and dark hues entwined, and black fire spread beneath its hooves, rapidly turning a desert landscape into a land of lava.
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The Nightmare Deer King’s gaze swept over two kilometers, locking onto a surprised Chu Yi as it uttered a chilling growl.
Faces appeared on its fur: Silver Crowned Nether Snake, Highly Poisonous Frog King, Red Sand Scorpion, Curly Lion, human heads...
Relying on the Blood Core, it had devoured numerous Demons, refining them into its power, which was how it earned the title "White Nightmare."
Similarly, the Blood Core contained a trace of the Golden Decree’s Curse Power, capable of mitigating some of the damage.
"The Abyss’s blessing lies in pollution. Without it, even if the Dragon Sculpture couldn’t annihilate it in one strike, it could have heavily damaged it."
Chu Yi understood this and glanced at the Dragon Sculpture.
It had been beaten so badly its scalp tingled and was not in peak condition. If the Nightmare Deer King attacked, it would surely abandon him and escape with Jiang Qiuyun.
In reality, the Dragon Sculpture had experienced battle the previous day, becoming polluted, which reduced its combat power. Furthermore, without Jiang Qiuyun’s coordination, it couldn’t exhibit the full strength of a T0 top-tier War General.
"Dragon Sculpture, eat this."
Chu Yi held up something the size of a pigeon’s egg; it was pure and translucent, emitting a thread of silvery-white light.
The Dragon Sculpture skimmed low, intending to snatch Jiang Qiuyun away in a surprise attack. But its gaze was quickly captivated by the item.
Hmph! Trying to deceive me, your Lord Sculpture? I’ll enjoy these free snacks, then bid you farewell.
Chu Yi flicked his finger, sending the Spirit Core from the scouting team leader in an arc through the air, which the Dragon Sculpture caught and swallowed in one bite.
Pure Spiritual energy exploded the instant it entered its belly.
The Dragon Sculpture’s feathers stood on end, its Dragon Scales gleaming. Overwhelming power surged forth, making it moan involuntarily.
Its heart pounded like a war drum. The dimmed purple electricity reignited, fully charged with energy.
Agile limbs, majestic appearance—it was instantly restored to peak condition!
This... what kind of food is this? It’s tens of times stronger than the Thunder-element Crystal Core fed by its master!
A sharp purple light, filled with wisdom, flashed in the Dragon Sculpture’s eyes.
You think this bribe will make up for the bad things you’ve done to my master! Seeing my innocent master held in an unfamiliar young man’s arms, even calling him ’Dad’ and sleeping together every day... it angers me so much my wings have hardened!
Is this sculpture brainless? Chu Yi thought. After feeding it the Spirit Core, he felt the Dragon Sculpture’s hatred toward him deepen. Is it sick? Unable to distinguish friend from foe, this rebellious child has a treacherous nature. I should suggest my good daughter cook it into a stew one day, refine it into materials, and give it a grand burial.
The Dragon Sculpture arrogantly glanced around.
In peak condition, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled around it, as it commanded a portion of the Mighty Power of heaven and earth.
It planned to snatch away its master, leaving him to be devoured by the Nightmare Deer King. That dog-man deserves such retaliation!
However, the "dog-man" in its eyes was holding Jiang Qiuyun’s slender waist, his head resting on her delicate shoulder, looking utterly terrified.
"Waah, Daughter, your little sculpture is so fierce! It’s not going to beat me up, is it? Sob sob, your sculpture is so scary. Unlike Dad. Dad only dotes on his daughter~"
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It was truly eye-opening.
The two Pet Beasts were stunned by this incredibly manipulative display.
"Little Scully, you must listen to Dad."
Jiang Qiuyun’s pretty face turned cold. She immediately scolded the Dragon Sculpture, instinctively using the tone she usually used to reprimand her Pet Beasts.
The once arrogant and cool Dragon Sculpture suddenly wilted, like a child who had done something wrong.
I’m sick, I’m really sick! Twenty years of master-servant relationship, defeated by a stranger she met less than a day ago!
The Dragon Sculpture’s composure shattered; it looked exactly like a cuckolded victim.
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"Oh, never mind, never mind. We’re all family, don’t be angry, don’t be mad."
Chu Yi immediately stepped in to smooth things over. He looked at the Dragon Sculpture and said benevolently, "Little Scully, I’ve always treated you like my own dear grandson. We’re all family, so let’s all work hard and be happy together."
My ass, ’dear grandson’! My ass, ’Little Scully’! I am the Dragon Sculpture, your Lord Sculpture!
Nevertheless, Eldest Master Chu pulled out more Spirit Cores.
Since he had no more Silver-grade ones the size of pigeon eggs, what remained were only rice-grain-sized ones, glinting brightly.
The Dragon Sculpture licked its lips, staring at the Spirit Cores. They weren’t even enough to get stuck in its teeth, yet they contained a thread of pure Spiritual energy.
"As long as you kill the Nightmare Deer King, all of these are yours," Chu Yi said.
My master is being held hostage by this dog-man! The Dragon Sculpture was wary of acting rashly and was pondering how to break the deadlock, but it was immediately tempted by the Spirit Cores again.
Conveniently, the Dragon Sculpture, now in peak condition, wanted to settle scores with the Nightmare Deer King anyway.
A brilliant flash of lightning streaked across the sky, heading straight for the Nightmare Deer King.
With great momentum, purple lightning rent the air!
Bika looked up, gazing at the figure traversing the sky, filled with envy.
When could it possess strength like the Dragon Sculpture to protect its master?
Thinking of this, Bika felt downcast.
It couldn’t even defeat a single Nightmare Deer; it was truly useless trash. Trash serves no purpose and is destined for the garbage bin. Just like the stray Pet Beasts it had seen on the streets, abandoned by their masters due to poor talent or qualifications, becoming garbage curled up in shadowed corners.
Soon, Chu Yi placed a hand on Bika’s head and slipped a Spirit Core into Bika’s mouth, smiling. "Silly child, what are you thinking about?"
Spiritual energy surged in, its power swelling.
And this warmth dispelled the gloom in its heart.
Bika blinked, affectionately nuzzling its master’s palm.
A Thunder Ball rolled down, striking a mass of writhing black smoke. Vast thunder exploded, leaving the Nightmare Deer King, hiding within, dizzy and disoriented.
Restored to its peak, the Dragon Sculpture immediately sought revenge.
It unleashed a barrage of skills, pounding down fiercely, forcing the Nightmare Deer King to retreat into the black smoke for defense.
The Nightmare Deer King felt sick. Did this idiot sculpture take drugs, attacking so fiercely?!
Unbeknownst to it, this was the true strength of a T0, capable of overwhelming War Generals of the same rank.
The immense, pure Spiritual energy enveloped the Dragon Sculpture in a protective layer, like a hazmat suit, making it fearless of pollution and allowing it to unleash its skills freely.
With a dazzling display of sparks and lightning, it was a one-sided crush!