As thoughts swirled, the ferocious fanged demon had already reached Bai Ye's front, its gaping maw opening wide, intending to swallow him whole.
Just as Bai Ye was about to be consumed, suddenly…
A streak of dark light appeared, flashing forward and cleaving the ferocious demon in two.
Lightsaber, Sky Walker!
After severing the demon's phantom with a single sword strike, Bai Ye looked up at Xu Mengfei.
Xu Mengfei showed no reaction to his attack being thwarted. He merely dragged his Ghost-Cleaver forward, its sharp blade scraping the ground, constantly sparking.
Xu Mengfei's eyes were hollow, his gaze unfocused, as if lacking direction. His vision flickered left and right.
Bai Ye licked his lips. This was troublesome.
This guy had entered a state of madness.
The appearance of the demon blade Ghost-Cleaver at this stage was already quite incredible, considering it was a weapon of gold quality.
That someone could actually obtain it and dare to wield Ghost-Cleaver was also rather astonishing.
Of course, these things were not important.
What mattered was Xu Mengfei in his state of madness, with his physical attributes doubled and holding Ghost-Cleaver…
This was no longer a common foe that could be easily dispatched.
Bai Ye mused, flicking his wrist lightly.
The lightsaber twirled, Bai Ye executing a flamboyant sword flourish!
At that very instant…
*Bang!*
Xu Mengfei suddenly stomped on the ground, lunging forward. He raised Ghost-Cleaver and slashed at Bai Ye.
*Clang!*
Bai Ye blocked the attack with his lightsaber held horizontally. Then, he swept his leg, kicking Xu Mengfei in the waist. However…
Xu Mengfei didn't budge!
In terms of physical attributes, Xu Mengfei was certainly inferior to Bai Ye.
But with his attributes doubled, it was a different story. Even Bai Ye's formidable physique couldn't surpass Xu Mengfei's doubled attributes.
After all, the latter was a contender in the Wish mission. Even if there was a gap, it couldn't be this enormous.
Therefore, with his physical attributes doubled in his berserk state, Bai Ye's own attributes were clearly overwhelmed, at least in terms of strength. Xu Mengfei remained unmoved after taking the kick.
The next moment, Xu Mengfei flicked his wrist and, reversing his grip on Ghost-Cleaver, slashed at Bai Ye's calf.
Fortunately, Bai Ye's reaction was lightning-fast. His body dispersed into electricity, moving back seven or eight meters before re-materializing.
High-Heat Accumulation (Lightsaber energy increased by 300%, execute an aerial slash within 15 meters, unleashing a high-heat energy wave)
The instant he reappeared, Bai Ye swept his weapon forward violently.
The surrounding air suddenly became scorching hot, even forming visible heatwaves. Immediately, Bai Ye slashed his sword forward.
An energy wave erupted, pushing forward. The searing heat made the entire area intensely hot.
However, the moment the energy wave reached Xu Mengfei…
Xu Mengfei lunged forward, raising Ghost-Cleaver and slashing down.
The energy wave was forcefully cut open, forming ripples that spread outwards.
The flames of the burning buildings nearby surged upwards. The structures creaked and groaned, "crack, crack," as large cracks spread across them.
"This thing is truly troublesome!"
Bai Ye pouted. While the lightsaber was romantic, it was clearly no match for Ghost-Cleaver.
As for other weapons that could go head-to-head…
Bai Ye dared not use them, or rather, he was reluctant to.
Having possessed it in his previous life, Bai Ye knew Ghost-Cleaver's effect. That cursed blade had a very disgusting ability: any weapon or armor that came into contact with it had a certain chance of being afflicted by Ghost-Cleaver's curse.
What would happen after being cursed, Bai Ye wasn't entirely sure. After all, in his past life, Bai Ye hadn't used Ghost-Cleaver; he'd sold it directly.
But since it was a curse…
Would it enhance weapons? Surely not. It couldn't be a good thing.
However, non-physical weapons would not be cursed, so the lightsaber remained unaffected.
It was just that being unaffected was of no use, as the lightsaber was clearly outmatched by Ghost-Cleaver.
Bai Ye looked at the Sky Walker in his hand. Since romance wasn't working, it was time for his own skills.
Bai Ye returned the lightsaber to his inventory and clasped his hands together.
*Snap!*
The moment Bai Ye's palms met, a surge of electricity overflowed from his hands. He then pulled his hands apart, and a vast expanse of electrical current appeared.
"Thunder Dragon!"
The current split and divided, surging in all directions, eventually covering the area around Bai Ye.
Dancing arcs of lightning transformed into scales, and soon, a ferocious thunder dragon materialized before Bai Ye, roaring and lunging forward.
Xu Mengfei's expression was blank, and he was incapable of any expression.
He had completely lost consciousness, with Ghost-Cleaver controlling his body in combat.
This was also why Bai Ye disliked Ghost-Cleaver. While powerful, whether they won or lost, it had nothing to do with the wielder.
Certainly, by defeating opponents through Ghost-Cleaver's berserk state, the rewards would not be lacking, and divine stone fragments would still be obtained.
But that feeling of fate not being in one's own hands only made one feel powerless.
*Rumble, rumble, rumble…*
Simultaneously, the thunder dragon soared and then rapidly swooped down. The moment it brushed past the ground, the earth shattered, sending fragments of rock exploding outwards.
Xu Mengfei held Ghost-Cleaver horizontally in front of him. The next instant, a large cloud of purple smoke swirled around him.
The purple smoke was bizarre and alluring, exuding a dense aura of death and malevolence.
Soon, within the purple smoke, a colossal demon phantom, three to four meters tall, materialized, its demonic claws extending forward.
*Boom!*
The demon phantom collided with the thunder dragon. Then, with a deafening roar from the ground beneath, a section of the earth collapsed.
Countless cracks spread outwards. Fire hydrant water pipes burst, and large sprays of water gushed out.
"He's got some power!" Bai Ye said, "But not much."
*Zzzt!*
The moment Bai Ye spoke, he spread his hands to his sides.
Vast currents of electricity rose from his palms. The left current formed a thunderbird, and the right current formed a thunder beast. Without needing Bai Ye's command, they leaped forward the instant they took shape.
The thunderbird unfurled its wings in the air, unleashing a torrent of lightning arcs like rain that poured down. Upon hitting the ground, they continuously pulverized it, emitting loud noises.
The thunder beast attacked from behind, suddenly opening its maw and biting into the demon phantom's waist.
The demon phantom roared silently, its face contorted in pain.
However, the demon was ferocious. After a brief moment of agony, it braced itself against the thunder dragon with one hand and grabbed the thunder beast by the neck with the other, forcefully lifting it.
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