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Ibaraki-dōji let out a low, sinister laugh, his voice seemingly coming from the depths of hell: "Boy, didn't expect this, did you? The divine artifact is mine!" His eyes flashed with a blood-red light, like two burning will-o'-the-wisps, revealing endless greed and ferocity.
Li An took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He knew Ibaraki-doji's power; this powerful and ferocious demon was not so easy to deal with. But for Guo Yao, and to protect the divine artifact, he would never back down. "If you want the divine artifact, then let's see if you have the ability!" Li An shouted, his hands clenched into fists, and the spiritual power within his body began to slowly circulate.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Ibaraki-dōji launched the first attack. He flashed forward like a black lightning bolt, his right fist carrying immense power as it slammed into Li An's head.
"Well done!" Li An shouted, quickly dodging to the side. Ibaraki-doji's fist grazed his cheek, creating a gust of wind that made his hair fly wildly.
"Hmph, your reaction is pretty quick!" Ibaraki-dōji sneered, his body spinning rapidly in the air, his left leg sweeping towards Li An like a sharp battle axe.
Li An quickly jumped back, simultaneously activating his cheat system in his mind to analyze Ibaraki-doji's attack patterns and weaknesses. "This guy's attack speed and strength are astonishing, but his attack methods seem somewhat one-dimensional," Li An thought to himself.
Just then, Ibaraki-dōji launched another attack. He opened his mouth wide, and a stream of black flames shot out, sweeping towards Lian. Wherever the black flames touched, trees were instantly burned to ashes, the ground was scorched, and a pungent odor filled the air.
Chapter 290 So Powerful!
"Not good!" Li An's expression changed drastically, and he quickly set up a spiritual energy shield in front of him. The black flames struck the shield, making a "sizzling" sound, and the shield began to shake violently, as if it would shatter at any moment.
"The power of this flame is incredible!" Li An exclaimed inwardly, feeling immense pressure. But he didn't give up; he focused his attention and continued to analyze Ibaraki-dōji's weaknesses.
Suddenly, Li An noticed a brief opening in Ibaraki-doji's left ribs when he launched his fire attack. "That's it!" A glint of excitement flashed in Li An's eyes.
He quickly withdrew his spiritual energy shield, then flashed forward, charging towards Ibaraki-dōji. Ibaraki-dōji saw Li An rushing towards him and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes: "Hmph, courting death!" With that, he unleashed another torrent of black flames.
Li An remained calm and composed. Just as the flames were about to strike him, he suddenly dodged to the left and swiftly threw a punch, hitting Ibaraki-dōji in the left ribs.
With a muffled thud, Ibaraki-dōji was struck by Li An's fist and staggered back a few steps. A look of surprise and anger crossed his face: "Damn it, you brat!"
"How about it, you've tasted the bitterness now!" Li An said smugly, a confident smile playing on his lips.
However, Ibaraki-dōji did not give up. His eyes flashed with a crazed light, and his demonic power began to surge wildly. "You think you can defeat me like this? How naive!" With that, his body began to expand rapidly, transforming into a gigantic monster in the blink of an eye.
This monster was over ten meters tall, its entire body covered in black scales, each scale gleaming with a cold light. Its hands had transformed into enormous claws, each one incredibly sharp, seemingly capable of easily tearing through steel. Black smoke continuously spewed from its mouth, making the surrounding environment even more eerie and terrifying.
"What...what is this thing!" Li An stared wide-eyed in surprise, feeling an unprecedented pressure.
"Die!" the giant Ibaraki-dōji roared, then swung its enormous claws at Li'an.
Li An swiftly dodged, his massive claw slamming into the ground with a deafening roar. A huge crater was instantly created, and the surrounding earth began to crack...
"This can't go on. We must find his weakness as soon as possible!" Li An thought to himself, his eyes fixed on the giant Ibaraki-dōji, not missing a single detail.
Just then, some figures suddenly appeared around them. It turned out to be the Nura Clan's yokai, who were watching the battle from a distance.
"This human has actually been able to fight Ibaraki-dōji for so long; his strength is truly remarkable." Yuki-onna's eyes flashed with surprise, and her voice was as clear as a silver bell.
"Hmph, it's nothing but a death throes. Ibaraki-dōji is very powerful; this human can't possibly be his match," Aota-bō said disdainfully, his voice booming like a bell.
“No, I think this human has great potential. He might actually be able to defeat Ibaraki-dōji,” Nurarihyon said calmly, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
Yura Hanakain frowned, a hint of worry on her face: "No matter what, we can't let the divine artifact fall into Ibaraki-dōji's hands."
Chapter 291 Getting More and More Difficult
Shou Wuze stood quietly to the side, his eyes gleaming with a mysterious light, as if he were deep in thought.
As everyone discussed the matter, the battle continued. The giant Ibaraki-doji launched relentless attacks, his attacks growing increasingly fierce and cunning. Li An gradually began to struggle, and wounds appeared on his body, staining his clothes with blood.
"No, I can't fall like this!" Li An gritted his teeth, his eyes revealing determination and unyielding spirit. He concentrated, activating the cheat system again to analyze Ibaraki-doji's weaknesses.
Suddenly, he noticed that when the giant Ibaraki-doji moved, his left foot would pause slightly. "This might be his weakness!" Li An thought to himself.
16 He took a deep breath and shouted, “Hey, you big guy! Look this way!” With that, he flashed and charged toward the giant Ibaraki-dōji.
The giant Ibaraki-doji roared angrily as it saw Li An charging towards it, then swung its enormous claws and slammed them down at Li An.
Li An remained calm and composed. Just as the claws were about to strike, he suddenly dodged to the left and then rushed towards the giant Ibaraki-doji's left foot.
"Now!" Li An shouted, gathering powerful spiritual energy in his hand and striking the giant Ibaraki-doji's left ankle hard.
"Agh!" The giant Ibaraki-dōji let out a painful roar, his left leg suddenly buckled, and he fell forward to the ground.
"Success!" Li An shouted excitedly, seizing the opportunity to launch his final attack.
"Take this!" Li An shouted, gathering a huge ball of spiritual energy in his hand and shooting it towards the giant Ibaraki-doji.
The giant Ibaraki-doji tried to dodge, but it was too late. The energy ball, carrying immense power, struck him in the chest.
With a deafening boom, the giant Ibaraki-doji was struck by the energy ball and blasted away. His body crashed heavily to the ground, motionless.
"Ibaraki-dōji has been defeated!" The surrounding yokai exclaimed in amazement, their eyes filled with awe.
Li An sat wearily on the ground, a victorious smile spreading across his face. He had successfully protected the divine artifact, bringing him one step closer to saving Guo Yao.
However, before he could even breathe a sigh of relief, he heard Nura Rikuo say, "Lian, although you defeated Ibaraki-dōji, there are differing opinions within our Nura Clan about cooperating with you. How will you persuade them?"
Li An raised his head and looked at Nura Rikuo, his eyes revealing determination: "I will. For Guo Yao, for the sake of protecting the divine artifact, I will definitely persuade them!"
The night was as dark as ink, and a thick fog shrouded the Nura Clan's headquarters, filling the air with a mysterious and dangerous atmosphere. Li An held the unconscious Guo Yao tightly, clutching the faintly glowing divine artifact in his hand, and stepped into the territory of the monsters. His eyes were resolute yet tinged with anxiety; each step was heavy and powerful, as if carrying the weight of a thousand pounds of resolve.
"Ayao, you must hold on. I will definitely find a way to save you," Li An silently prayed, gently stroking Guo Yao's cheek, trying to convey his warmth. Guo Yao's face was as pale as paper, devoid of any color, and her tightly closed eyes made Li An's heart clench.
Chapter 292 Weird breath
As Li An stepped into the Nura Clan's main hall, dozens of pairs of eyes emitting an eerie glow shot out from all directions, piercing him like cold light. These monsters were of various shapes and sizes; some had fangs, others had wings on their backs, and they all exuded a powerful yet strange aura, making the air heavy.
"Hmph, human, how dare you trespass on the Nura Clan's headquarters!" A booming voice rang out, and Aotabo's enormous figure slowly emerged from the shadows. He stood several meters tall, his muscles bulging, like a small mountain before Li An, emanating a powerful sense of oppression.
Li An took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He raised his head slightly, looked directly into Qing Tianfang's eyes, and said, "I came here hoping to reach a cooperation agreement with the Nura Clan. The divine artifact in my hand may be able to help you solve some problems, and I only hope that you can help me lift the curse on my lover."
Aotabo snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes: "You? A mere human dares to talk to us about cooperation? Do you know what kind of place the Nura Clan is?" As he spoke, he took a step forward, causing the ground to tremble.
The surrounding monsters began to murmur amongst themselves, some laughing mockingly, others glaring fiercely as if ready to tear Li An to shreds at any moment.
"This human is too naive; he actually wants to cooperate with us."
"Maybe they're here to gain our trust and then steal the artifact."
"Kill him and steal the artifact!"
Li An's expression changed slightly; he knew he faced a tremendous challenge. But he did not back down. Instead, he straightened his back and said loudly, "I know you are prejudiced against humans, but I, Li An, swear on my life that I have no ill intentions. I am willing to pay any price to save A Yao!" His voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the hall.
Nura Rikuo stood aside, quietly observing everything. He was dressed in a magnificent kimono, his long silver hair shimmering faintly in the darkness, and his eyes were deep and calm, making it impossible to fathom what he was thinking.
“Aotabo, don’t rush into action.” Nura Rikuo finally spoke, his voice deep and magnetic, like a turbulent undercurrent hidden beneath a calm lake. “Let’s hear what he has to say.”
Although Qing Tianfang was unwilling, he still stepped aside, but his eyes remained fixed on Li An, full of vigilance.
Li An breathed a slight sigh of relief; he knew this was an opportunity. He began to recount in detail his experiences with Guo Yao and the efforts he had made to find a way to lift the curse. His voice trembled slightly, and his eyes revealed boundless affection.
"I can give up everything for her. I've traveled through countless anime worlds and endured countless hardships to find this artifact. I believe that only through our cooperation can we unleash its full potential," Li An said, his eyes shining with unwavering determination.
Some of the demons were moved upon hearing Li An's story. The Snow Woman stood quietly to the side, her eyes filled with tenderness, and her gaze towards Li An held a hint of admiration.
"He was truly devoted to his lover," the Snow Maiden said softly, her voice as beautiful as heavenly music, yet tinged with a faint sadness.
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However, some monsters remain skeptical.
"Hmph, that sounds nice, but who knows if you're just acting."
"Exactly, we can't trust him too easily."
Just then, Shouwu's mysterious and eerie voice came from the darkness: "I think I can trust him. I can feel his sincerity." Shouwu's body was hidden in the darkness, and only his floating head could be seen, emitting an eerie light.
Aotabo frowned, looking at Nura Rikuo, awaiting his decision.
Nura Rikuo pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "In that case, let 447 be put to the test. If he passes the test, then we can discuss cooperation."
Li An's heart tightened; he knew the test wouldn't be easy. But without hesitation, he nodded firmly: "Alright, I accept the test."
A cold smile crept across Qing Tianfang's lips: "Alright, then I'll test you first. Do you know what we demons value most?"
Li An paused for a moment, then quickly considered his answer. After a short while, he said, "I think what monsters value most is strength and dignity. In this dog-eat-dog world, strength is the foundation of survival, while dignity is the bottom line for monsters."
A flicker of surprise crossed Qing Tianfang's eyes; he hadn't expected Li An to answer so accurately. But he didn't stop there, continuing, "Then what would you do if one day your power surpassed ours?"
Without hesitation, Li An replied, "I will use my power to protect those I love and those who need help. I will not act recklessly because of my strength; I will respect every life."
Qing Tianfang nodded slightly, seemingly satisfied with Li An's answer. But he had one last question: "If we cooperate, what benefits can you bring us?"
Li An smiled slightly, raised the divine artifact in his hand, and said, "This divine artifact possesses great power. It can not only remove the curse on A Yao, but also help you improve your strength, and even fight against some powerful enemies. Moreover, I can also use my experience in other anime worlds to provide you with some unique assistance."
Upon hearing Li An's answer, Qing Tianfang began to waver. He looked at Nura Rikuo, awaiting his instructions.
Nura Rikuo stepped forward, looked into Li An's eyes, and said, "Your answer is satisfactory. But I still need to confirm your strength." As he spoke, a demon sword suddenly appeared in his hand, its blade radiating a chilling aura.
Li An's heart skipped a beat; he knew the real test had arrived. He quickly put Guo Yao down, gently placing her aside, then gathered his spiritual power, preparing to meet the challenge.
"Come on!" Li An shouted, his powerful aura clashing with that of Nura Rikuo, sparks seemingly flying in the air.
Nura Rikuo launched the first attack, his figure flashing as he rushed towards Li An like a ghost. The demon sword in his hand flashed with a cold light as he slashed towards Li An's neck.
Li An swiftly dodged to the side, his speed so fast that he almost instantly avoided Nura Rikuo's attack. At the same time, he conjured a sharp blade of spiritual energy in his hand and counterattacked at Nura Rikuo.
Nura Rikuo easily blocked Li An's attack, a slight smile appearing on his lips. "Not bad, you have some skill." With that, he launched another attack, this time even more ferocious and faster.
Chapter 294: Suffer Death