thefictionvixens Chapter 235 Chasing the Frosty Moon!
Chapter 235 Chasing the Frosty Moon!
Chapter 235 Chasing the Frosty Moon!
At the top of the thatched roof, the dagger and scepter, each carrying immense destructive power, finally collided with a deafening clang in a mere instant!
A teeth-grinding crash exploded, like sharp fingernails scraping a blackboard, echoing directly through the dark world, and at the same time, a ripple of a storm swept out.
The storm, carrying the power of shadow, overturned roads wherever it passed, and affected nearby houses, breaking beams and collapsing with a series of cracking sounds.
The terrifying destructive power made Hyacinth's eyes widen. So this is Mr. Qin's descendant? He's really amazing!
However, Qin Nan's condition was not as good as she had imagined. Although they seemed evenly matched, she knew very well that as long as she was in this strange dimension, she would not be able to unleash her full power.
Unlike his opponent, who could replenish his power at any time, his own magic power was constantly and rapidly depleting.
If the magic power runs out...
Qin Nan gritted his teeth slightly, his gaze fixed on the eerie black scepter that was blocking his amethyst dagger.
Six wings and six wings were the close-combat weapons used by the ancient Mao Kingdom in military campaigns, and also a symbol of status and power.
"Let's have a competition then!"
The magic power within his body erupted suddenly, and a pair of azure wings unfurled, directly shaking away the surrounding shadows. At the same time, the dagger in Qin Nan's hand also burst forth with a dazzling light.
The blade grew increasingly sharp, and the powerful force and whirlwind forced the woman to retreat slightly.
It was this seemingly effortless movement that allowed Qin Nan to find an opening. A cyan light swirled around the dagger, which shot out at lightning speed, accompanied by the continuous clanging of metal against metal.
The foreign woman's face was expressionless as she parried repeatedly, each swing of her hand conveying a terrifying power emanating from the six-winged staff.
With each step she took back, Qin Nan's figure would approach like a ghost, giving her no chance to catch her breath.
Faced with Qin Nan's frenzied offensive, the woman was directly overwhelmed, and the powerful impacts prevented the surrounding shadows from getting close.
"Foolish!" the foreign woman finally snapped. "You can't withstand such a massive drain on your magic for long!"
However, her gaze met Qin Nan's cold laugh.
"Yes, but I'm not alone."
The woman's face stiffened, and something suddenly popped into her head.
As whirlwinds swept by, the surrounding shadows grew fainter and fainter. Countless tentacles twitched as if electrocuted, then retracted one by one, transforming back into a light, veil-like phantom.
And it was at this moment that Tangcao's white figure finally appeared in the woman's sight.
At this moment, Tangcao's hand holding the sword was trembling slightly, and her originally red lips had lost their color. It was clear that she had exerted a great deal of effort to get here from the countless tentacles.
"How could this be!?"
A flicker of fear crossed the woman's eyes, but more than anything, she looked incredulous.
Despite being just a Red-ranked cultivator, a novice girl with a slight upturn of her lips, Tang Cao did not hesitate at all, and the blade in her hand was once again covered with a layer of frost.
"Are you afraid of Fiora, or of yourself who is full of weaknesses?"
Looking at that resolute face, the woman's pupils contracted. Immediately afterward, a sense of crisis rose from the bottom of her heart and quietly crept into her mind. Continuously resisting Qin Nan's attacks had already made it impossible for her to face Tang Cao. At this moment, she had no choice but to watch helplessly as the sword light got closer and closer.
"Ice Soul: Moonlit Frost!"
A blinding white light swept in in the blink of an eye, as bright and clear as the moon.
The surrounding shadows were tinged with white frost at this moment, and the shadow's tendrils were frozen in mid-air, with the barbs of pure ice extending out like lush thorns.
Amidst this frosty landscape, Tangcao stood proudly against the snow, her figure swiftly passing by the woman. Behind her, clusters of exquisite ice roses bloomed in an instant.
A massive surge of silvery-white magic swept out, causing the surrounding air to drop sharply. The slightly overflowing magic directly coated the ground with a layer of ice.
Seeing Tang Cao's figure, Qin Nan rushed forward and caught her in mid-air.
"Are you crazy? Just attracting attention is enough, why use this tactic!?"
Tang Cao lay in Qin Nan's arms, her face drained of color, yet a faint smile remained. "I... I want to fight too."
Seeing her like this, Qin Nan couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. She frowned and said something.
"Forcing yourself to cast this level of magic with your current power will drain your body completely in an instant, and could even be life-threatening, do you understand?!"
However, judging from the level of the magic, this is already a powerful spell that can rival her "Instant Death Line," a powerful spell that can only be learned in its initial stages by those at the orange level or above.
Although Tangcao is now very close to orange-level, she is still a red-level magical girl after all. If she forcibly uses this kind of magic, she may injure herself if she is not careful.
"But I succeeded, didn't I? Hehe..." Tangcao forced out a sweet smile.
"You're still laughing..." Qin Nan shook her head helplessly. She really didn't know what to say to this guy.
However, to create and cast such powerful magic at the Red-rank level, Tangcao's talent is truly extraordinary, perhaps even comparable to the current top four.
Holding Tangcao, they slowly landed on the ground. By this time, the houses had been completely reduced to ruins.
Hyacinth flew over quickly, looking at the arabess with a worried expression. "Are you alright?"
"I'm... I'm alright..." Tang Cao replied, but her voice was very weak.
"Don't talk anymore, rest for a while." Hyacinth stretched out her hands, and green fluorescent light flickered, turning into a slight life force that flowed into Tangcao's body.
"What is this...?" Qin Nan looked at the hyacinth with some surprise.
"This is our Flower Fairy's innate magic. We usually use it to accelerate plant growth, but it can also heal the sick and save lives," Hyacinth explained casually. "But the environment here is too eerie. I'll recover quickly first, and then I'll help you properly once we get out."
"Thank you," Tang Cao said earnestly.
She's a little scared now, but for some reason, she just wanted to risk her life.
"You never need to thank me," Hyacinth smiled. "When the Tree Crown Kingdom fell, you saved my people. Every member of our Flower Fairy Clan owes you one."
Upon hearing this, Tang Cao smiled and pursed her lips.
She was about to say something when she suddenly sensed something and her eyes snapped towards the darkness not far away.
At the same time, Hyacinth and Qin Nan also sensed an ominous aura rising.
"It's that guy! The shadow energy on her hasn't dissipated yet!?"
Qin Nan frowned and stood in front of Tang Cao, his eyes fixed on the dark area.
The woman lay quietly on the ground.
Her body remained motionless, as if life had been drawn from her body.
But soon, her body began to undergo strange changes. Her pale skin seemed to be eroded by an invisible force, slowly melting away like a candle.
Her once smooth skin now appeared liquid, and wisps of shadow seeped from her body like black threads, drifting in the air.
The shadowy figure seemed to writhe as if it were alive, its edges undulating constantly, like a sleeping beast awakening.
The shadows moved faster and faster, and the woman's shape kept changing. She had completely lost her human appearance and instead outlined a huge silhouette.
"This, this is..."
The hyacinth opened its mouth wide.
Qin Nan frowned as well. She was certain that she had not sensed anything unusual just now, and now, this scene was beyond her expectations.
Its thick limbs slowly stretched out, its head gradually took shape, and its mouth opened slightly, revealing sharp, jet-black teeth.
The giant beast's breathing was deep and oppressive. In an instant, a lion more than three meters tall, made entirely of shadow, appeared in front of Tang Cao and the others.
"Are you kidding me? Is this really something the Shadow Clan could do?" Hyacinth couldn't help but say.
"There's no mistake, this energy is definitely the magic of a magical girl, earth elemental magic, but how could it be...:"
Qin Nan didn't have time to think it through and turned to look at the hyacinth.
"You take the Tangcao and leave here first, I'll hold it off!"
"I...I want to fight too." Tang Cao steadied herself, panting as she conjured a True Ice Swift Sword.
"What can you do in your current state?"
Qin Nan frowned, then looked at the enormous lion not far away and said gloomily.
"I already know what happened. I thought that defeating this magical girl would break the shadow's control over her, but that's not the case..."
"What we defeated was actually her shadow."
"Shadow?" Tang Cao was taken aback.
"Yes, her true form must be locked up somewhere nearby, most likely in the center of the village. If we can't save her, then this shadow will never be killed."
At this point, Qin Nan looked at Tang Cao.
"I'll stop it. You go with Hyacinth. There shouldn't be any danger over there. Save her as soon as possible."
"I understand." Tang Cao reacted quickly and nodded.
But the next moment, she turned to look at Qin Nan.
"Wait, if Hyacinth comes with me, how are you going to fight that monster in this dark environment?"
"Don't underestimate me..."
As Qin Nan was speaking, the lion suddenly began to move.
Seeing this, Qin Nan didn't waste any words and quickly waved his hand to summon a hurricane that sent the hyacinth and the tangcao flying away together.
"Sister Nan!!"
Tang Cao reached out, trying to grab Qin Nan, but the powerful wind pressure was simply too much for her to handle.
The light faded into the distance, and she could only watch helplessly as darkness enveloped them, completely swallowing Qin Nan and the monster.