A giant serpent, tens of meters thick and of immeasurable length, slithered through the forest.
The serpent's scales were green, and some parts of its body were covered in white feathers, with imposing protrusions on its head.
This giant serpent was not one of the colossal beasts from the Abyss of Silence, but rather the snake god Quetzalcoatl.
Normally, it would not reveal this form, as merely crawling across the ground would cause immense destruction, akin to a natural disaster.
But now, Quetzalcoatl could not afford to be so careful. It had completely lost its sanity, its heart consumed only by the desire for destruction. Sultan Novel Network.
Azure-violet tentacles emerged from between its scales, instantly transforming the green giant serpent into an azure-violet behemoth. Its previously divine aura vanished, replaced by a terrifying and ferocious visage.
Quetzalcoatl had been completely corrupted. Jing Ji Kong Luo had only to provoke it slightly for Quetzalcoatl to go berserk.
Compared to the other three groups, the task for this group was not difficult.
Firstly, Quetzalcoatl was the weakest among the Punishers. Secondly, Quetzalcoatl was fully corrupted, so there was no need to preserve its life; it could be killed directly.
Jing Ji Kong Luo continuously unleashed transparent cracks in Quetzalcoatl's direction. These cracks tore into its flesh, causing it to bleed profusely. However, relative to its enormous size, this damage was akin to a mere tickle.
The two circled and wrestled for a while, neither able to harm the other. Jing Ji, capable of severing space, moved with incredible speed, which the massive and ponderous Quetzalcoatl could not match.
As the battle progressed, the sky darkened, the earth trembled faintly, and thunder and fierce winds swept across the battlefield.
This was Quetzalcoatl's passive ability. As long as it was within the territory of the Indian region, nature would aid it in battle. The longer the battle lasted, the greater the strength of this assistance.
If the fight dragged on, Quetzalcoatl's opponent would come to understand the irresistible power of divine might.
"Stand down, Kong Luo. I've told you many times, don't rely too much on your abilities," a aged voice emerged. Sakuraba Kazunari, leaning on a cane, walked out from the forest.
"Your attacks are strong, and your movement speed is fast, but your consumption is high, and your attack range is small. Facing an enemy of this size, you are at a disadvantage."
"You should also spend more time studying the ninjutsu and swordsmanship I've taught you. With your current strength, you'll quickly reach mastery."
The diminutive Sakuraba Kazunari walked step by step towards the giant serpent Quetzalcoatl. With each step he took, his body grew larger.
By the time he reached Quetzalcoatl, he had transformed into a muscular giant, wielding two heavy sabers. His vital energy surged like smoke, causing even the enraged Quetzalcoatl to pause in surprise.
Jing Ji Kong Luo shook his head. It was precisely because his techniques transformed him in such a manner that he was unwilling to learn Sakuraba's moves. He...
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Black chains were released from Wen Wen's hand, binding Hailin and dragging him into the containment facility.
Then, Wen Wen stood in place, awaiting information from other Cataclysmic powerhouses.
Only Wen Wen's containment facility could control the subdued Cataclysmic powerhouses with minimal cost. Therefore, he had to wait for news from the Night Knight and Ishina before proceeding.
Both of them carried monsters from a containment facility, allowing Wen Wen to instantly travel to their locations via the containment facility's chains.
Every Punisher was a ticking time bomb. Without resolving them, the next step of the plan could not commence. Fortunately, the association had sufficient powerhouses prepared to deal with the Punishers.
As long as the Great Sage's forces did not interfere, there would be no unexpected problems.
Therefore, the operations had to be carried out simultaneously, emphasizing speed and not giving the Great Sage time to react.
Soon, Wen Wen received a signal from Ishina and entered the containment facility, reappearing at Ishina's location.
Upon Wen Wen's arrival, he saw the once majestic Emperor Witu lying on the ground, his face bruised and swollen.
Azure-violet tentacles still writhed wildly on his head, but no matter how ferociously these tentacles thrashed, Witu could no longer stand.
Ishina stood nearby, propping up Witu's gem-encrusted crown with one hand, spinning it for amusement, revealing Witu's slightly balding hairline.
Ishina had not held back against Witu. Consequently, at least half of Witu's bones were broken, his internal organs suffered extensive damage, and there was a bloody, deep pit on his back.
However, as long as he wasn't dead, Witu could recover. It was sufficient that he was prevented from interfering in this battle.
Capturing Witu was not without cost. The beast star Qilin had been taking the brunt of Witu's attacks, sustaining numerous bloodied holes all over its body. Even with the Qilin's regenerative capabilities, such injuries would require considerable time to heal.
But Ishina's combat ability was preserved to the greatest extent, making these battle losses worthwhile.
Wen Wen did not waste any time. He immediately apprehended Witu and, after directly entering the containment facility, proceeded to the Night Knight's location.
Although the battle here had not yet concluded, it was in its final stages. The Vanguard Sixty had been weakened by the Night Knight through various means, reducing its combat effectiveness by more than half.
The Night Knight stood to the side, manipulating various entities to continuously weaken the Vanguard Sixty, while the Sand Sea Priest controlled sand from a distance, engaging in hit-and-run tactics against him.
Although this operation was slower than Ishina's, it was more secure. Both of them were in full condition, with no battle damage.
Upon Wen Wen's arrival, he snapped his fingers. The new Staff of Madness appeared and joined the ranks of those launching ranged attacks on the Vanguard Sixty.
Although the Vanguard Sixty had been weakened, its power was incomparable to those monsters. After only a few attacks, the gears within the Staff of Madness began to spin.
Red madness churned within the gears. Once its power was sufficiently accumulated, the Staff of Madness could unleash an attack of extraordinary magnitude.
Seeing the increasingly intense red glow emanating from the erratically moving Staff of Madness, the Vanguard Sixty's struggles abruptly ceased, and his eyes regained their consciousness.
Wen Wen looked at the Vanguard Sixty with surprise. None of the other corrupted Cataclysmic powerhouses had exhibited such a condition. Typically, once corrupted, it was difficult to regain one's sanity on one's own.
The azure-violet tentacles receded to the back of the Vanguard Sixty's head, but they did not detach. Instead, they clung to his nape like a persistent leech.
The Vanguard Sixty surveyed his surroundings and then looked at Wen Wen and the Night Knight. A look of realization dawned on his face.
"I see. I was being controlled… The Great Sage wouldn't possibly not tamper with Vanguard One Hundred."
"Everyone, I'm sorry. I've caused you trouble."