Cataclysm King

Chapter 484 Fragments of Godhead
The freeze-frame of the battle isn’t entirely an illusion, either.

Instead, Ji Xun used the secret method of "Lightless Sun".

At that moment, an invisible repulsive barrier formed in front of him.

It started from more than ten meters away, like a cushioning sponge, completely consuming the impact force of the female lord snake.

Otherwise, even if his current strength attribute is comparable to the exaggerated level of a seventh-level melee fighter, it is still not enough in the face of the impact force of such a behemoth.

He himself was not hurt if he was knocked down, but Bonnie and the others behind him would be seriously injured.

At the same time, he threw a punch, and the power of the tyrant fist poured into the body of the big snake like a tidal wave, which caused ripples on the surface of the snake.

The big snake's rank is one major rank higher than Ji Xun's.

Even at his peak condition, Ji Xun's punch didn't cause much damage.

But it just happened that it had been surrounded and attacked by the Great Sword Group for a long time, and both the defense on its scales and the magic power had been almost exhausted.

Ji Xun’s punch penetrated through, and the force of the punch, like a volcanic eruption, rushed straight to the internal organs.

It's not just a random punch.

This is the best place to strike in the game.

After observing for so long, he knew very well where the weak points of the snake's body were and which parts of the scales were damaged.

This punch produced many effects including "armor breaking", "weak point attack", and "true damage".

The big snake was already at the end of its strength, and it was relying on its companion to come to its rescue and become angry. This punch instantly knocked it to death.

The thick snake body paused in mid-air for a moment.

Then the amber vertical pupil immediately dispersed and fell to the ground with a bang.

Not dead though.

But he was also knocked unconscious.

Ji Xun was not surprised.

The punch just now accurately cut off the blood supply to the snake's brain, so it was normal to knock it unconscious.

"Boom."

Hearing the dull sound of the giant snake falling to the ground, everyone in the Great Sword Group came to their senses.

A pair of eyes watched the scene in front of them, and their slightly opened jaws could no longer close.

"???"

They looked at the unconscious snake, then looked at the guy who had just retracted his fist, his eyes full of a sleepwalking look.

It seemed as if my brain couldn't accept what my eyes saw.

It was only a moment, but it seemed like a long time.

The few people behind Ji Xun who had just been rescued finally came back to their senses from their shock, and their expressions turned into gratitude and shock.

Bonnie stared with her eyes wide open, stuttering in surprise, and muttered to herself, "This guy is so powerful?"

The fragile person who they thought needed their protection actually saved them?
You should know that in the eyes of everyone in the Grand Sword Group, Ji Xun’s character has always been a "polymath".

Normally, this is a support profession that is not good at frontal combat.

Even if they really have to fight, they may be more magical, using various spells and mysterious methods.
If that were the case, Bonnie wouldn't be so shocked.

But this guy chose the most shocking and unexpected way.

The domineering punch just now broke everyone's stereotype.

This is the behavior of a reckless man, and you tell me he is a polymath?

Moreover, a sixth-level card master knocked out a seventh-level lord monster with one punch?

No one would dare to believe such an outrageous scene unless they saw it with their own eyes.

after all,

The fact is,

There are many sixth-level card masters in the team.

But no one thought that their punch could be so outrageous.

Ji Xun's punch made everyone clearly realize his incredible strength.

Bonnie then remembered that it was no wonder that her leader had said before, "This guy is not as weak as you think."

Now it seems that it is not only not weak, it is ridiculously strong!

Ji Xun knew that everyone in the Great Sword Group would definitely have many doubts.

But now is not the time for small talk.

The female snake was badly injured and probably couldn't make any waves.

But not far away, there was a male snake that was ten times more powerful than this one and was wreaking havoc.

The gravitational field of the giant snake was like a quagmire, trapping Qin Rushi in it. The two sides fought very fiercely.

Ji Xun narrowed his eyes and raised his lips with an arc of interest. He said to the people behind him: "This female snake is not dead yet, be careful. I will go to help Aunt Qin."

As he spoke, black vapor billowed out of his body and condensed into shape.

Looking again, the shadow of the clown demon appeared behind him, and his body transformed into a three-headed terrifying golem.

Ji Xun could see that the male snake's methods were already powerful.

This level of battle does not allow for any mistakes. Mistakes could result in instant death, so of course you have to give it your all.

It had been a long time since he encountered such a strong enemy. He was very interested in trying out the methods of the mutant snake, and also wanted to use the opponent's power to hone himself.

At this moment, the state is fully open.

In an instant, his temperament changed drastically.

There was no trace of the previous gentleness in those handsome brows anymore. Instead, their features became as sharp as a blade, full of fighting spirit.

And the scene of his transformation was also seen by everyone.

Everyone felt extremely strange, as if they were a different person.

Ji Xun stepped into the air and his afterimage dissipated on the spot.

Everyone in the Great Sword Group seemed to feel as if some invisible pressure above their heads had dissipated.

Looking at the battle in the distance, everyone began to murmur.

"Bronze skin? This is Jiu Ye's "Supreme Dominant Body". "

"Yes. Why do I feel that his attainments in Tyrant Body are more specialized than Master Jiu's?"

"He is also a Qigong master. Didn't you see that his Qi is almost condensed like armor? My goodness, this is the first time I have seen a Qigong master with such outrageous Qi."

"It's not just the Qi and the Tyrant Body, there was a 'mysterious force' that blocked most of the impact of the laws. That's why he was able to withstand the impact of the giant snake. I've never seen such an outrageous method before."

"Didn't you notice that when he was supporting Bonnie and the others just now, he used teleportation? His attainments in the laws of space are not shallow."

"I have also seen a few guys who follow the path of the Polymath, but none as outrageous as Brother Ji Xun. Before, I thought he was just a guide, and I told him that we should take care of him, but it turns out that he has been taking care of us all along."

"Yes."

"Hey, why do you think the leader has such a good relationship with him? Hahaha, let's not just stand there and watch, let's get rid of this snake first and go help!"

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At this moment, everyone understood that the reason why they had felt that the adventure in the World of Warcraft Forest was so smooth might not just be due to the strength of the team.

The more important reason may be because of this person.

Before, I just thought that he was knowledgeable and proficient in various intelligence, and was a perfect supporting teammate.

Now this powerful punch let everyone know that he can be a supporting role and also the main output!
Behind that calmness is always strength.

Qin Rushi's fighting power was reassuring in itself, and now seeing that there was such a powerful teammate hidden in the team, the sense of crisis in everyone's hearts seemed to be dispelled immediately.

One is a god descending from heaven, the other is mysterious and unsolvable.
Based on the current understanding of the Great Sword Group, they couldn't imagine how a combination of these two could lose.

Just as he was thinking about it, the giant snake that had fainted on the ground drowsily raised its head and woke up.

Before it could figure out what was going on, Sam, transformed into the Bull Demon, hit it again with a hammer.

The teammates nearby also reacted immediately and used all means to suppress the female snake's last chance to flip over.

On the other side, Ji Xun joined the battle and fought side by side with Qin Rushi.

Nodding, the two began to fight in tacit understanding.

Soon, Bonnie and several level six warriors not far away also freed up their hands and began to reinforce the battle here.

There is no other trick to deal with this big guy with thick skin and flesh, just grind his blood.

Even Qin Rushi could only create some wounds on its scales little by little like scraping.

This thornback python king has mutated and is several times stronger than the previous one.

But the main attack capabilities are still poison and great strength.

And there is that strange gravitational field.

Qin Rushi was protected by the domain and fairy armor, so he was not afraid of the poison; however, the power of this giant snake was a bit exaggerated. A slight touch, even through the armor, felt like being hit by a cannonball, and his bones and internal organs could be shattered.

And that strange gravitational field made everyone in the hall feel as if they were filled with lead.

The closer you get to the snake, the more terrifying the gravity becomes.

At a distance, you just feel your body is heavy, which is still doable; but when you get close to within a hundred meters, the tearing force becomes so great that it feels like a knife is scraping your body, as if it is peeling the flesh off your bones piece by piece.

In the entire battle field, only Ji Xun and Qin Rushi dared to get close.

Otherwise, a pure power-based card player like "Holy Hammer" Sam would feel like his feet were glued to the ground and unable to move if he got within ten meters of the snake.

Sam dared to come because of his armor and strength.

Qin Rushi relies on his own strength.

As for Ji Xun, it was because the gravitational field had no effect on him at all.

Even though the domain field of this mutant snake was much stronger than what he controlled, he was proficient in "Attracting the Fall of the Gods" and could completely reverse gravity with his understanding of the spell.

As for the snake's physical attacks and toxins, they posed even less of a threat to Ji Xun.

Being huge is both an advantage and a disadvantage.

The snake's limbs were too large. In Ji Xun's eyes, not only did it look clumsy, but the only threatening part was its head and tail.

Moreover, whether it is spitting poison or attacking with its limbs, the pre-image of muscle mobilization is too obvious.

Although its attack can easily kill an average sixth-level cloth armor card master in seconds, Ji Xun's current agility and observation ability make it impossible for the opponent to touch it.

With Qin Ru at the forefront, Ji Xun can output with peace of mind.

Although this mutant snake is several times stronger than the female snake, its venom is also more potent.
But for Ji Xun now, if he doesn't have any special means, since he failed to gain the upper hand the first time he rushed in, he will never be able to gain the upper hand.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

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In the temple, the noise of fighting was like thunder in summer, endless.

Although the mutant giant snake caught everyone in the Great Sword Group off guard when it rushed in.

But as the battle progressed, everyone adapted to the rhythm of the battle and things became smoother and smoother.

With Qin Rushi able to hold the hatred, in this kind of favorable situation, the only thing left is the cluster output.

"Lawson, place elemental bombs to block the entrance of the cave, don't let it escape!"

"okay!"

"Bonnie, induce it to spit out toxins! This snake consumes the most magic power when spitting out toxins. If you spit a few more times, it will lose its energy."

"Sam, pay attention to Snake Tail's attack and help Brother Ji Xun provide cover."

"Are you still worried about Brother Ji Xun? You might as well worry about yourself. Look at his speed. He is faster than Uncle Dong's professional assassins and can teleport. How could that big snake possibly hurt him?"

"That's right~ I just know what that guy meant by 'polymath'. He really knows everything. His fighting skills are at the master level, and his spells are also top-notch. He can even cast all kinds of mystical spells. This is the first time in my life that I've seen a card master who is proficient in so many professional sequences. It's really outrageous the more I watch."

"Haha, Luo Sen, don't you think brother Ji Xun's deduction ability is a little familiar? It's very similar to a legend in the East Desert."

"Five Six, are you talking about the legend of being invincible in the same rank, the leader of the thirteen Kamen Riders, 'I am the World'?"

"Yes, it is most likely that secret method. I only heard about it before, but now I have seen it with my own eyes. I know that this mysterious magic method is even more outrageous than the legend. My goodness, this ability to predict and deduce is really amazing."

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The most dangerous moment has passed, and while the Great Sword Group is fighting, the relaxed and harmonious atmosphere has returned to its previous state.

Everyone knows how strong Qin Rushi is, so it's not surprising.

However, it was the first time they saw Ji Xun's methods.

It doesn't matter if you look at it.

I really saw it, and all the cadres of the revolutionary army were silenced.

Among them, who can advance to a high level in the environment of Eastern Wilderness, which one of them is not extremely talented, and which one of them does not have a bit of genius arrogance?

However, at this moment, they discovered that what many people thought were top talents were just barely qualified to fight side by side with some freaks.

However, although everyone was amazed, they were more relieved.

The leader’s friend is naturally the friend of all of them.

This is also a rare observation opportunity for high-level card masters like them.

It was rare to have such a living target, so Ji Xun tried to use the new abilities he had acquired through recent hard training at the Royal Academy in actual combat.

The fists were like artillery fire, hitting the flesh, and all kinds of newly learned high-level spells were used at the same time.

Only after actually fighting them did I realize how powerful these mythical beasts are.

If we continue to fight like this, I'm afraid it will take days and nights to kill them.

In the end, the big snake might run away, or some accident might happen.

So after punching the giant snake over a hundred times without any effect, Ji Xun quietly took out an ancient ring relic, turned it into a magic leech and attached itself to the giant snake's scales.

[Relic: Leech Ring]

Detailed explanation: Level III ancient relic; a sinister ring forged by dwarven craftsmen using the corpse of the Abyss Emperor Leech and magic-draining green copper; after being infused with spell power, it can temporarily turn back into a living body, cling to the target, and silently absorb the target's energy and blood; it causes a continuous reduction in the target's physical and magical resistance, and reduces its toughness;
This was something Ji Xun had obtained a long time ago from the guard of Master Kahn of the Lionheart family in "The Third Holy Grail War: Outpost Battle".

Although the Eastern Wasteland is barren, it contains many rare relics that the Orlan royal family brought out from the treasury of the Taren Empire.

Ji Xun has never seen a second one like it.

But it was never used.

This relic was originally designed to deal with large monsters.

Ji Xun had never met a target who could use this thing before. Now is the perfect time.

As soon as the relic was lost, as time went by, the scales on the mutant snake's lower back where the leech had attached itself began to fade.

This also became the most critical breakthrough point in hunting down this mutant snake.

The battle lasted for an hour, and the mutant snake remained ferocious and strong.

But the wisdom of the lord-level monster has made it realize that it cannot deal with the humans in front of it at all.

And since the female snake was already dead, it seemed pointless for it to stay in the nest.

Qin Rushi was the first to notice its intention and warned it urgently: "Be careful, it's trying to escape!"

The Blackwater Swamp is the territory of the Spinyback Python, and this temple is also the base of the mutant giant snake. If it really wants to escape, it will definitely find another way out even if two exits are blocked.

Once it escapes from the temple, it will be almost impossible to catch it.

Everyone in the team couldn't help but panic.

I can't let my treasure fly away.

But if we really use the health bar as an example, this big snake still has at least 60% of its health, and no matter how hard everyone tries, they can't kill it.

However, Ji Xun and Qin Ru were the only ones in the team who remained calm.

Qin Rushi has fought until now without using any secret magic from his immortal family, which means he has not used his full strength.

This was also something she and Ji Xun had tacitly considered before. If they really used the immortal secret method, the big snake might turn around and run away at first.

If that situation really happens, no one can stop a mutant lord monster in its prime who is determined to escape.

And if we really try to stop them, there might be casualties in the team.

So the best tactic is to delay.

Show weakness to the enemy, making the big snake think it is wrong and it can counterattack, while Ji Xun makes arrangements in secret.

Then when it realized it couldn't win, it was too late.

Just like now!
[Relic: Leech Ring] is very special. After being absorbed, it is completely undetectable.

Just like a mosquito bite, you won’t know until it’s been a long time since you were bitten.

By the time they realized it, the defense of the scales had been completely broken.

When Ji Xun saw that the big snake showed signs of wanting to run away, he didn't hesitate and punched the scales that had changed color.

Originally, if this punch hit the snake anywhere, it would just bounce back and not cause much damage.

However, this punch at this moment was beyond everyone's expectations.

It was like it had hit an ordinary rock, very fragile, and a "crash" sound of armor breaking was heard.

Ji Xun's fist actually pierced through the scales and hit the big snake's solid muscles.

"It's done!"

When Ji Xun saw this scene, his eyes were also stern.

At the same time, the internal energy that had been accumulated in the fist for a long time suddenly burst out.

Control the flow and collapse!
You should know that Qigong masters have a unique skill, which is "storing Qi".

For the same move, the longer the energy is accumulated, the more powerful the move will be.

Ji Xun had long ago determined that the giant snake had only one option: escape, so he had been secretly gathering his strength.

In just a moment, the accumulated energy in the snake's body exploded into countless blade-like turbulent energy flows, breaking the muscles in the snake's abdomen into pieces.

The punch was so powerful that by the time the snake realized the pain, its body had already completely absorbed the blow.

Get it!

Ji Xun felt the full force of his fist, and a hint of joy appeared in his eyes.

He felt that any seventh-level card master who came would be killed on the spot if he could withstand this powerful punch!

This big snake will be crippled if it doesn't die.

as predicted!

"Bang~"

It sounded like the explosion of an airship, and this punch actually created a bloody hole with a diameter of nearly two meters on the waist of the mutant snake.

All kinds of scarlet flesh and blood splattered everywhere, and blood gushed out like a fountain.

Ji Xun was at the wound, and the warm blood splattered on the strong energy, full of murderous energy.

The mutant snake's body was smashed to pieces by this punch, and it let out a hissing scream.

It felt so painful that it wanted to escape.

Originally, the wound was not fatal.

However, when he swung his tail, he found that he could no longer feel his tail and the back half of his body!

The deformed wandering movement caused it to crash headfirst into a pillar of the temple, shaking the entire hall.

Ji Xun looked at the huge body and it stopped, his expression indifferent as usual.

He also carefully chose the location of this punch.

The punch hit the nerve center just right, severing the connection between the snake head and the rest of the body.

With half of its body paralyzed, it is now impossible for the snake to escape.

Everyone in the Great Sword Group had indeed seen Ji Xun’s arrangements before, but they did not expect the effect to be so good.

Seeing the big snake being severely injured by one blow, the level of surprise was even no less than when Ji Xun knocked the female snake unconscious with one punch.

Precise position, perfect timing, and a terrifying punch.
It feels like everything is just right.

No one who has seen Ji Xun's strength would think that this was luck.

It seemed as if he had thought of what was going to happen from the moment the battle began.

Everyone saw the perverted calculating ability that was terrifying if you thought about it carefully.

Bonnie, Sam, Lawson, Chen Jianliuwu, and Anros cadres were all shocked and excited.

Even Qin Rushi's eyes lit up with surprise.

She knew that Ji Xun was very powerful, far surpassing any legendary card master she had ever seen.

But after such a long separation, it was also the first time she saw Ji Xun's abilities in actual combat.

“It’s really changed a lot.”

Qin Rushi murmured softly, and the sword in his hand just pierced the jaw of the big snake, which was exposed in panic.

The battle was coming to an end from this moment.

A big snake that cannot escape, only death awaits it.

Soon, the battle in the temple ended.

Without the restraint of the strange gravitational field, the team members participating in the battle not only did not feel tired after the fierce battle, but instead felt light all over.

And the end of the battle means that the corpse of the big snake in front of us can be used as material.

There are two in total!
"Hahaha, we're going to make a fortune this time! Everyone, start harvesting materials!"

"Two seventh-level mythical beasts! My goodness, we are so lucky."

"Be careful, there's still toxin in the poison sac, don't get hurt."

"Don't damage such fine leather. Uncle Dong is the best at skinning, let him do it. Oh, it's a pity that so much snake blood has been shed. It's all precious."

"The quality of this snake meat is really good. It's so tough. I'll roast it and eat it. It will definitely be chewy."

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Everyone was very excited and took out various knives to start cutting up the body.

They were busy for a while because of these two huge pythons.

There was no need for Ji Xun to get involved in matters like collecting the spoils. He walked to the snake's head and watched Qin Rushi cut off the dark red crystal between the snake's eyebrows.

It looks like a hexagonal red crystal, but if you look closely, you can see that there is a tiny crystal as thick as a hair inside.

Bonnie was also collecting venom glands from the snake's head. Seeing this, she asked curiously, "Chief, this thing doesn't seem to be a 'magic core'?"

Ji Xun was also confused.

He vaguely guessed that the reason why this Spiny Dragon Python King mutated was most likely because of this crystal.

But I didn't know what it was, I just felt a very domineering divinity.

"This is not a magic core."

Qin Rushi first denied this statement, observed it carefully, and his expression became very serious.

This made others even more curious.

After a long silence, Qin Rushi finally said, "This is... a fragment of the divine nature!"

Hearing this, Ji Xun also looked over in surprise: "Fragments of the Godhead?"

No wonder, he was still thinking about what could make the seventh-level lord mutate.

Now that I hear this, the logic makes sense.

"Yes."

Qin Rushi said with certainty: "It is the shattered fragment of the godhood of a god-level strongman. Although it is broken, it may not be as divine as one-tenth of it, but it is definitely correct."

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Ji Xun knew why she was so sure.

Others really don't know this thing.

Even Ji Xun himself had read so many classics, but there was no record of what the divine nature was.

But Qin Rushi is different.

She really saw it!

In the Plague Swamp [DP-955 Research Institute], it was the Bai family's secret base, where the Outer God 'The Source of Plague, Takpara' was sealed.

In the end, the jar was obtained by the Holy See, but the godhead was taken by the ancestral immortal.

That's why Qin Rushi recognized at a glance that this crystal was divine.

"So, this is also the reason why the thorn-backed dragon python mutated?"

Ji Xun also frowned and started thinking.

It should be that this Spinyback Dragon Python somehow got hold of this fragment of the divine power, and then its body became so huge and its strength also skyrocketed.

If it hadn't encountered Ji Xun and the others, perhaps it would have become even stronger in the future, and even broken through the eighth level.

But here comes the problem.

According to the information the two elves told me before, the Thornyback Python King in the Blackwater Swamp is not that powerful.

The two Pokémons, Korra and Nina, were also captured a few months ago.

If we extend the timeline a little bit, that is to say, the snake mutated within the last year?
Ji Xun deduced along the timeline and found that this basically coincided with the time when the "Emperor's relics" appeared.

Qin Rushi didn't know much information, and she couldn't figure out why there were fragments of the divine nature here.

Also, what kind of god is it.

Seeing Ji Xun's thoughtful expression, she asked, "Ji Xun, what did you see?"

Ji Xun said: "The time when this fragment of the godhood appeared is basically consistent with the time when the relics of the Great Emperor appeared. It should have been obtained from the passage that the big snake came from just now."

Qin Rushi's eyes trembled as he listened, and he said, "So you suspect that the cave leads to a place where gods fell?"

"Ah."

Ji Xun's eyes were like mist, and he continued, "From the current situation, the legend of the 'Death Zone' is most likely true. The Holy See, the Holy See of Light, and the Scarlet Sect may all be heading for that place."

Qin Rushi also fell into deep thought after listening to this.

Unlike the excitement of others, what they saw more was crisis.

At this time, Ji Xun watched the other members of the Great Sword Group begin to search the temple. He thought of something and reminded them, "Everyone, be careful and don't touch the things in the temple."

If it was an ordinary relic of an outer god, he wouldn't mind even moving the temple.

But the Temple of the Sun is different.

Because he speculated that the Dragon God of Light who had ruled the Alterac civilization for tens of thousands of years was most likely still alive.

If you really mess with his temple, it might lead to some bad consequences.

Ji Xun didn't know what it was either.

But he didn't explain, and no one in the Great Sword Group had any doubts.

Everyone summoned each other and just searched without disturbing anything.

Qin Rushi listened to Ji Xun's words, and thought of something. He pointed to the crystal core in his hand and said, "This fragment of the godhead is a treasure for cultivation. Even this small piece is enough to greatly improve the top powerhouses. If possible, we can try to see if we can find something else."

"Ah."

Of course Ji Xun knew.

Such a small piece can mutate a seventh-level Warcraft Lord, which can only make humans stronger.

At the same time, he became more and more interested in the cave leading to the underground.

However, before he could think about it, the assassin in charge of the autopsy suddenly said, "Chief, look, there is something in the snake's stomach!"

Qin Rushi and Ji Xun looked at each other and walked over immediately.

Upon closer inspection, among the scarlet blur in the snake's belly, one could actually see some armor and weapons that had been corroded beyond recognition.

The moment Ji Xun saw the style of the armor, he recognized it and said with a solemn expression, "This is the Holy Dragon Knight Armor."

The Holy Dragon Knights are one of the ace legions of the Holy See.

Not only are their individual combat capabilities very strong, their equipment is also the best among all the official legions in the entire southern continent.

Fortunately, it is this kind of high-level enchanted armor.

Otherwise, the low-quality armor of ordinary adventurers would have been digested by the snake's stomach acid long ago.

Qin Rushi also frowned when he heard this.

Because the two of them thought of the same thing.

There was still food left in the snake's stomach, which meant it had eaten these people recently!
Thinking of this, Ji Xun and Qin Rushi couldn't help but look towards the cave in the darkness not far away.

This big snake crawled out of that cave before.

In other words, there might be people from the Holy See deep in the cave!
(End of this chapter)