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Li An dared not be careless in the slightest, focusing all his attention on dealing with Nura Rikuo's attacks. The two exchanged blows fiercely in the main hall. The surrounding yokai were all drawn to their battle, their expressions filled with astonishment.
"I never expected that this human could actually fight the Third Hokage to a standstill."
"Yes, it seems he really does have some skills."
Just as the two were locked in fierce combat, Li An suddenly discovered an opening in Nura Rikuo's defenses. A thought struck him, and he quickly seized the opportunity, launching a full-force attack.
"Die!" Li An shouted, his spiritual blade brimming with power as he thrust it toward Nura Rikuo.
Nura Rikuo's expression changed slightly. He tried to dodge quickly, but it was too late. Just as the spiritual energy blade was about to pierce him, he suddenly vanished from the spot.
Li An was startled. He quickly looked around and found that Nura Rikuo had already appeared behind him.
"You've lost." Nura Rikuo's voice rang in Li An's ears, his demon sword already pressed against Li An's neck.
A wave of despair washed over Li An; he knew he had lost again. But he didn't give up. He said, "Although I lost, I hope you can give me another chance. I really need your help."
Nura Rikuo looked at Li An, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes. After a moment, he sheathed his demon sword and said, "I've seen your strength and courage. I can give you a chance."
Li An was overjoyed and quickly said, "Thank you, Mr. Lu. I won't let you down."
Nura Rikuo nodded slightly, then looked at the surrounding yokai and said, "I've decided to cooperate with him. Does anyone have any objections?"
The surrounding monsters remained silent for a moment, then unanimously agreed.
"Since the third generation has made the decision, we have no objections."
"Hopefully he can really bring us some benefits."
Li An breathed a sigh of relief, knowing he had finally succeeded. He quickly picked up the divine artifact and went to Guo Yao's side.
He gently placed the divine artifact on Guo Yao's chest, and the artifact emitted a dazzling light that enveloped Guo Yao's body. Under the light, the curse on Guo Yao's body began to gradually dissipate.
"Ayao, wake up!" Li An called out anxiously, his eyes filled with expectation.
As the light gradually faded, Guo Yao's complexion began to regain its rosy hue. Her eyelids trembled slightly, and then she slowly opened her eyes.
“Li An…” Guo Yao called out Li An’s name softly, her voice weak but full of joy.
"Ah Yao, you're finally awake!" Li An shouted excitedly, hugging Guo Yao tightly as if he were embracing the whole world.
The surrounding monsters cheered for them at the sight. Tears welled in the Snow Woman's eyes; she was happy for Li An and Guo Yao.
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"That's great, she's finally awake," the Snow Woman said softly.
Li An held Guo Yao in his arms, his heart filled with happiness and gratitude. He knew that all of this was inseparable from the help of the Nura Clan. He looked at Nura Rikuo and said, "Thank you, Rikuo. What would I have done without you?"
Nura Rikuo smiled slightly and said, "You're welcome. This is a joint effort. I hope we can have more collaborations in the future."
The night, like thick ink, poured forth without reservation upon this mysterious world of monsters. A gentle breeze rustled the ancient trees, as if whispering untold secrets.
Chapter 295 Reaching Cooperation
Lian and the Nura Clan had just reached an agreement, hoping to successfully explore the mysteries of yokai power in this yokai realm and increase their bargaining power against the mysterious organization. However, little did they know that beneath the calm surface, a storm was quietly brewing.
“Rikuo, what exactly is this artifact? Why did it cause such a fierce territorial struggle?” Li An frowned, looking at Nurarihyon beside him with doubt and worry in his eyes.
Nura Rikuo crossed his arms, his expression grave, and sighed softly, saying, "This divine artifact is said to possess the power to change the landscape of the yokai world. Various factions want to possess it and thus dominate their respective regions. Now the entire yokai world is in chaos because of it."
Li An inwardly cursed his bad luck. He had intended to stay out of it and focus on studying the power of the demons, but things were never that simple. As soon as he turned around, he felt a barrage of hostile gazes on his back. Various demon factions were eyeing him with predatory intent, as if he were the wielder of that divine artifact.
"Ah An, are we being watched?" Guo Yao gripped Li An's arm tightly, her voice trembling slightly, her eyes filled with fear.
Li An gently patted Guo Yao's hand, trying to comfort her: "Don't be afraid, I'm here." But his own heart was beating faster involuntarily, and his palms were slightly sweaty. He knew all too well that in this monster's territory, the slightest carelessness could lead to utter destruction.
Just then, a chilling laugh came from the darkness: "Boy, I heard you know the whereabouts of the divine artifact. If you know what's good for you, hand it over obediently, or don't blame me for being impolite!" As the voice fell, a tall demon leader with a strong demonic aura slowly appeared. Behind him followed a group of fierce-looking subordinates, each with a menacing look in their eyes.
Li An was startled, but he remained calm on the surface: "I don't know what you're talking about. The matter of the divine artifact has nothing to do with me." He clenched his fists inwardly, ready to deal with any possible attack.
"Hmph, still trying to play dumb?" The demon leader sneered, a ruthless glint in his eyes. "Attack him! Take him down! I don't believe he'll still be so stubborn!"
In an instant, the leader's powerful demons pounced like hungry wolves, moving with incredible speed and leaving a trail of foul stench. Li An swiftly drew his weapon, shielding Guo Yao behind him, and shouted, "Yao Yao, hide!"
A lithe wolf demon charged ahead, its claws gleaming coldly as it lunged for Li An's throat... Li An's eyes sharpened, and he dodged the attack with a swift sidestep, simultaneously swinging his weapon to unleash a fierce sword aura towards the wolf demon. The wolf demon reacted just as quickly, twisting its body in mid-air to easily evade the sword aura.
"You've got some skill, but this is just the beginning!" The wolf demon let out a low growl and pounced again. At the same time, the other demons also launched their attacks, some spewing poisonous mist, others summoning vines, trying to trap Li An within them.
While dodging the attacks, Li An searched for weaknesses in the enemy's defenses. He knew that simply defending would only lead to a passive position; he had to take the initiative. He scanned the area and noticed that although the enemy's attacks were fierce, there were some gaps in their coordination.
"Now!" Li An roared, his figure flashing like lightning as he charged towards the enemy's weakest point. He unleashed the full power of the yokai skills he had learned from previous battles and his cooperation with the Nura Clan. His weapon shone brightly, each swing generating a powerful gust of wind that kept the surrounding yokai at bay.
Chapter 296 Let's see how long you can hold out.
However, the enemy's numbers were overwhelming, and their strength was not to be underestimated. In the fierce battle, Li An gradually began to feel the strain. Several wounds had appeared on his body, and blood stained his clothes.
"A'an, are you alright?" Guo Yao called out anxiously from the side, her eyes filled with worry and fear.
"I'm fine, don't worry!" Li An said through gritted teeth, enduring the pain as he continued fighting the enemy. He knew he absolutely could not fall, otherwise Guo Yao would also be in danger. 16
Just as Li An was about to give up, he suddenly remembered a special technique that Nura Rikuo had taught him. This technique required extremely high concentration and control, but its power was immense. He took a deep breath, focused his mind, and mobilized the power within his body, preparing to unleash this move.
"Hmph, let's see how long you can last!" The monster leader smiled smugly when he saw Li An's disheveled appearance.
Li An ignored him, his eyes tightly closed, silently reciting an incantation. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing within them, and with a swift swing of his weapon, a powerful energy wave swept towards the enemy.
"What...what kind of power is this?" the monsters cried out in terror. They tried to dodge, but it was too late. Wherever the energy wave reached, the monsters were blasted away, letting out screams of agony.
"How is this possible..." The demon leader's eyes widened, his face filled with shock and fear. He never expected that Li An would possess such powerful strength.
The surrounding monsters were all shocked by Li An's strength when they saw this. Their previous contemptuous looks turned into awe.
"This guy is actually this strong..."
"It seems we can't underestimate him anymore."
The whispers of the monsters reached Li An's ears. He breathed heavily, a relieved smile appearing on his face. He knew that he had temporarily weathered the crisis.
"Hmph, you win. Let's go!" Seeing that things were going badly, the monster leader led his men and slunk away.
Li An watched their departing figures and slowly breathed a sigh of relief. His body trembled slightly from exhaustion and pain, but his eyes remained resolute.
"Ah An, you're amazing!" Guo Yao ran over and hugged Li An tightly, tears welling up in her eyes.
Li An gently stroked Guo Yao's hair and said tenderly, "It's alright, it's all over now."
At this moment, Nura Rikuo arrived with Yuki-onna, Aotabo, and others.
"Well done, Li An," Nura Rikuo said with a smile, his eyes full of admiration.
The Snow Maiden looked at Li An, a strange light flashing in her eyes. She gently stepped forward and handed him a bottle of medicine: "Take care of your injuries first."
587 Li An took the medicine and said gratefully, "Thank you."
Qing Tianfang laughed heartily: "Haha, kid, you really didn't disappoint me!"
After successfully destroying the mysterious organization, Li An and Guo Yao enjoyed a hard-won period of peace. However, their tranquil life did not last long. By chance, Li An stepped into the world of monsters and was thus drawn into a thrilling adventure.
Li An and Guo Yao strolled along the bustling streets of the monster world, surrounded by monsters of all shapes and sizes, chatting and trading, creating a lively atmosphere. But Li An felt a vague unease, as if a pair of eyes were watching them from the shadows.
Chapter 297 Did you sense anything was wrong?
"Guo Yao, do you sense anything is wrong?" Li An frowned slightly and asked in a low voice. His eyes scanned the surroundings warily, not missing a single corner.
Guo Yao shook her head and asked in confusion, "No, what's wrong?" She held Li An's arm tightly, a hint of worry in her eyes.
Li An remained silent, his conviction growing stronger. He was convinced that a hidden, evil force was watching them, and that this force seemed to harbor a strong desire for the divine artifact. He decided to investigate and find out the source of this mysterious force.
He began to inquire around, asking the seemingly friendly monsters if they had noticed anything unusual. However, whenever he brought it up, the monsters either looked terrified and hurried away, or pretended to know nothing and avoided the topic.
"Strange, these monsters seem to be deliberately hiding something," Li An thought to himself, his brows furrowing even more.
One day, Li An discovered some strange marks in a secluded corner, marks that seemed to be left by some evil force. Excitedly, he approached, wanting to examine them closely. But just as he was about to touch the marks, the evil force suddenly appeared, then quickly vanished, leaving Li An standing there, filled with doubt and wariness.
"This force is too cunning; it always slips away at the crucial moment." Li An gritted his teeth, feeling utterly defeated. He knew this enemy was not easy to deal with and he had to be even more careful.
Just as Li An was at a loss, the hidden evil force finally couldn't hold back any longer and launched an attack. A black light struck like lightning, its target being the unsuspecting Guo Yao.
"Watch out!" Li An shouted, instantly shielding Guo Yao behind him. His body acted as a solid barrier, blocking the fatal blow. However, the impact still forced him back a few steps, and a trickle of blood escaped from the corner of his mouth.
"Who is it? Show yourself!" Li An roared angrily, his eyes burning with rage.
A figure slowly emerged from the darkness. It was a tall, ferocious-looking monster, exuding a nauseatingly evil aura. It was Ibaraki-dōji.
"I must have this divine artifact!" Ibaraki-dōji's voice was low and hoarse, filled with greed and cruelty.
Li An's heart tightened. He knew how powerful this demon was and that he had to be careful. He quickly activated his cheat system, and data flashed rapidly before his eyes as he tried to analyze Ibaraki-doji's abilities and weaknesses.
At the same time, Nura Rikuo, Yuki-onna, Aotabo, and other yokai quickly arrived to provide support. Nura Rikuo, wielding his demon sword, stood resolutely beside Li An: "Li An, let's fight him together!"
The Snow Woman gently floated to Li An's side and asked with concern, "Are you alright?" Her eyes were full of worry and concern.
The battle erupted instantly, with Ibaraki-dōji launching the first attack. He swung his enormous claws, leaving trails of black claw marks that ripped through the air as he hurtled towards the group. Wherever the claw marks passed, the ground was torn open, leaving deep, bottomless trenches, and the surrounding buildings collapsed.
Li An and the others quickly dodged and launched a counterattack. Li An gathered his spiritual power and fired beams of radiant energy, while Nurarihyon wielded his demon sword, unleashing sharp blade strikes. Yuki-onna exhaled icy breath, forming ice walls to block Ibaraki-dōji's attacks.
Chapter 298 Cleverly Avoiding
However, Ibaraki-dōji's abilities were truly bizarre. His body seemed to be able to twist and deform at will, and he always managed to skillfully dodge whenever the group's attacks were about to hit him. Moreover, he could summon countless black tentacles, which, like a group of agile venomous snakes, attacked the group.