Capítulo 26: Fight to the death
Tumuk's face darkened as he stared at Jinmo's phantom in shock, a chill creeping into his heart.
Jinmo wasn't corporeal, more like a ghost from legends. Such unnatural phenomena made even a battle-hardened mercenary like Tumuk uneasy, prompting him to take a step back to assess the situation.
As soon as Tumuk retreated, Shiyan noticed his hesitation and seized the opportunity, charging forward with his dagger like a leopard, signaling Diyarana to join in the attack.
Though Diyarana was also somewhat fearful, knowing that the ghostly figure was summoned by Shiyan gave her the courage to launch a flanking attack on Tumuk.
Pale smoke, condensed from various negative energies, snaked forward like a venomous serpent, with Jinmo's phantom following closely behind. In an instant, they reached Tumuk.
A deep sense of dread settled in Tumuk's heart. He dared not hesitate any longer. Channeling the vast reservoir of energy from his peak-stage Xiantian realm, he activated a secret technique, causing a radiant red light to burst from his left palm.
In just a moment, a shield of pure red energy materialized in Tumuk's left hand. Though no larger than a basin, it radiated intense heat and blinding light.
This shield, clearly one of Tumuk's trump cards, was crafted entirely from his refined energy, and its use was extraordinarily draining.
No sooner had the shield formed than beads of sweat appeared on Tumuk's forehead, a testament to the energy it consumed.
With the shield adhered to his left hand, Tumuk instinctively raised it to fend off the approaching negative energy and Jinmo's phantom.
"Sizzle!"
The white mist, imbued with malevolent power, and the ghostly image of Jinmo collided with Tumuk's shield, igniting sparks.
Amidst the sparks, the white smoke dissipated, and the phantom began to melt away, slowly disintegrating into the void.
Seeing his shield neutralize these eerie forces, Tumuk breathed a sigh of relief and sneered, "Boy, let's see what other tricks you have!"
Yet, a faint, sinister aura began to seep from the dissipating energies, unnoticed by Tumuk, creeping into his body through his pores.
After his sneer, Tumuk's expression suddenly froze, and a look of confusion and panic flickered in his eyes.
A flash of realization crossed Shiyan's eyes!
Judging by the changes in Tumuk's expression, it was clear that while he had managed to dispel the energy from the negative forces, he couldn't completely purge the emotions they carried. Those negative feelings had invaded his mind.
"Attack!"
With a thunderous shout, Shiyan pushed his speed to the limit, his body leaving a faint afterimage as he suddenly appeared before Tumuk.
His dagger, gleaming with a cold blue light, struck like lightning toward Tumuk's throat!
The searing energy in Tumuk's shield continued to rise, the intense heat seemingly snapping him out of his stupor.
Tumuk's eyes shot open!
"Roar!"
With a feral cry, Tumuk forcibly suppressed the chaotic emotions in his mind, and his battle-axe traced a deadly arc through the air.
"Clang!"
Shiyan's dagger clashed against the battle-axe, a terrifying force akin to a tidal wave erupted from the axe, surging up Shiyan's arm through the dagger.
Shiyan's arm went numb. Realizing the immense power of Tumuk's refined energy, he quickly pulled his dagger back from the axe.
Ignoring Shiyan, Tumuk spun around like a whirlwind, raising his battle-axe to block Diyarana's short sword from behind. With a cold snort and a glacial expression, he sneered, "I'll deal with you later!"
Shiyan's face darkened, and a murderous intent surged within him.
As he brandished his dagger, the muscles in his legs began to contract, and a faint layer of pale mist formed around them as the negative energies within him flowed out through his leg pores.
With his hands and feet both transformed, Shiyan could no longer suppress his raging bloodlust.
Suffused with killing intent, his eyes gradually turned crimson, and his expression became twisted and terrifying, like a demon emerging from the depths of hell. Muyu Die, standing nearby, watched in horror, covering her mouth with her hands.
"Huff, huff!"
Shiyan breathed heavily and stomped his foot, feeling a surge of power coursing through his legs. His lean body shot forward ten meters in an instant, like an arrow released from a bowstring!
Tumuk's battle-axe whirled through the air, clanging against Diyarana's retreating short sword. The relentless impact of Tumuk's powerful energy gradually sapped her strength, causing her to weaken.
A fierce killing intent suddenly radiated from behind, and Tumuk's eyes flashed with a savage light. With a powerful swing of his battle-axe, he forced Diyarana to stagger back.
"Bang!"
Impatiently, Tumuk kicked Diyarana in her smooth abdomen, sending her flying seven or eight meters away.
Diyarana fell to the ground, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. Her energy was in disarray, leaving her unable to muster any strength.
Tumuk's kick, infused with his explosive power, was designed to completely incapacitate Diyarana, allowing him to focus solely on dealing with Shiyan.
Turning around, Tumuk raised his battle-axe with a sinister grin, "Boy, I'm going to chop you into a hundred pieces!"
Shiyan charged forward like a bullet, channeling all his energy into his dagger.
As he swung, a storm of dagger shadows rained down, and a chilling, malevolent force emanated from the blade, enveloping Tumuk.
"Hmph!"
Tumuk took a deep breath, and his shield danced through the air, sending waves of scorching heat to disperse the cold, evil energy. With a swift motion, his battle-axe struck Shiyan's dagger.
"Clang!"
The violent impact sent a jolt of pain through Shiyan's wrist, causing his dagger to fly from his grasp, landing dozens of meters behind him.
Tumuk didn't fare much better. The force emanating from Shiyan's dagger was equally fierce, causing him to stagger back.
At the same time, a frigid, malevolent, and terrifying energy surged through Tumuk's arm, like a serpent slithering into his mind, dragging him into a blood-soaked nightmare.
Shiyan, now firmly grounded, watched as Tumuk's eyes glazed over, his body swaying as he retreated towards Diyarana.
At this moment, Shiyan's dagger was still far behind him. If he rushed to retrieve it and then attacked Tumuk, he might miss the perfect opportunity, giving Tumuk a chance to recover.
A thought flashed through Shiyan's mind. His eyes gleamed coldly, and with a ruthless resolve, he charged at Tumuk, locking his arms around Tumuk's waist like iron chains. Using all his strength, he pushed Tumuk towards Diyarana, shouting, "Raise your sword! Stab!"
Diyarana, lying limp on the ground, heard Shiyan's shout and saw a massive shadow falling towards her.
Without thinking, she gathered all her strength and raised her short sword.
"Thud!"
The short sword plunged into Tumuk's back. The sharp pain jolted Tumuk awake, and as he roared in fury, he struggled to regain his balance.
The short sword pierced his back, supporting his body in a half-fallen position, but he didn't immediately collapse onto Diyarana.
With the sword's help, Tumuk miraculously maintained his tilted stance, his legs seemingly rooted to the ground.
Tumuk strained to break free, only to find his arms firmly held by Shiyan.
Shiyan's face was cold, and he let out a sinister chuckle, "Dog, you're finished!"
Holding Tumuk in this position, Tumuk shouted, "Boy, let go! The sword that pierced me will go through your body too! Let go, or you'll die with me!"
Tumuk was indeed fierce. Even in this situation, he managed to lift his leg and slam his knee into Shiyan's abdomen.
Shiyan channeled his energy into his arms, unable to use the Wuguang Shield, so he resorted to his "Stone Skin" technique.
Despite the repeated blows from Tumuk's knee, Shiyan's body hardened only around his abdomen, leaving the rest of his body quickly returning to normal. Only his abdomen turned gray and solid as stone.
Under the relentless assault of Tumuk's peak-stage Xiantian strength, Shiyan's "Stone Skin" managed to hold up. Though his abdomen was in agony, he didn't spill a drop of blood, displaying an astonishing level of physical resilience.
Below, Diyarana's face changed as she realized that Shiyan and Tumuk were locked in a tight embrace. If she drove the sword deeper, or if Tumuk fell heavily, the sword would pierce through both Tumuk and Shiyan, pinning them together.
The thought of Shiyan being impaled alongside Tumuk made Diyarana hesitate. She screamed, "Boy, let go!"
"Dog, I'm shorter than you! You'll die, and at worst, I'll lose an arm!"
Shiyan's expression remained icy as he grinned, mustering all his strength to press both himself and Tumuk down onto Diyarana.
"Thud! Thud!"
The sound of flesh and bone being pierced rang out twice, one after the other. Diyarana lay on her back, with Tumuk sprawled on top of her, and Shiyan pressing down on Tumuk from above.
As expected, her short sword pierced
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