Chapter 977: The First Prince's Revenge

Hovering in midair, a black light flashed in E Kuai's hand, and a heavy black sword over ten feet long appeared. The blade was not straight but slightly curved, resembling a black dragon, exuding a fierce and brutal aura.

White lines were engraved on the blade, forming a nebula pattern with over two hundred star points shimmering within.

“Barbaric Dragon Sword!” Sha Xin's face darkened. His ten fingers moved in blurry motions, and the four puppets transformed into four golden shadows that pounced forward.

E Kuai moved his arm, and the heavy sword, as large as a door panel, became as light as a feather in his hand, transforming into a black sword aura that slashed at the five puppets.

The two sides immediately clashed in battle, a series of loud explosions erupting like thunderclaps.

The nearby blood lake was churned into towering waves, and the entire cavern shook violently.

E Kuai's full strength was now unleashed. Over a thousand acupoints shimmered with light, and he grew bolder as he fought. The power of his Barbaric Dragon Sword was astonishing.

Sha Xin, injured, seemed to have weakened his puppet control as E Kuai had said. The four puppets were far less agile than the Golden-winged Owl in the blood-colored hall, and they fell into a disadvantage.

However, E Kuai was also entangled and could not approach the crystal coffin.

Han Li stood by the crystal coffin at the center of the lake, watching the fierce battle between Sha Xin and E Kuai, his pupils slightly constricted.

Although his strength had greatly increased, the clash between Sha Xin and E Kuai still made him keenly aware of the gap between them.

“It’s you! Human dog thief, give me back my heart!” A roar sounded as Shi Zhanfeng flew over with bloodshot eyes.

The hole in his chest had actually healed, and dark patterns appeared on his arms, exuding an extremely cold and ferocious aura.

Han Li raised an eyebrow at the dark patterns.

Shi Zhanfeng's speed had increased by nearly half compared to before. In a flash, he was in front of Han Li and punched at him.

With a tearing sound, a large black light burst from his palm, forming a black fist shadow several zhang in size that smashed down at Han Li.

Han Li swung his fist and collided with the black fist shadow.

A loud bang erupted!

The black fist shadow shattered with a tearing sound. Shi Zhanfeng's face flushed, and he staggered backward, but Han Li's body also shook violently. He took three steps back, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

The power contained in the black fist shadow was exceptionally strong, far surpassing Shi Zhanfeng's previous strength. Moreover, streams of sharp, cold, strange force surged out, drilling into his body, and even his protective True Extremity Membrane could not fully block them.

At that moment, a black shadow flickered above Shi Zhanfeng, and Xiao Zi's two puppets appeared out of nowhere.

The winged puppet flapped its four wings simultaneously, and white light blades shaped like feathers shot out, raining down on Shi Zhanfeng.

The other beast-shaped puppet's maiden head opened wide, and over a dozen silver branch-like things emerged, each emitting a silver lightning bolt that struck Shi Zhanfeng, hitting him while he was down.

Shi Zhanfeng sneered, and black light flickered on his body, forming a black crystal membrane that protected his entire body.

Countless light blades and lightning bolts struck Shi Zhanfeng.

But these light blades and lightning bolts were like ants trying to shake a tree; they shattered instantly, while the black light membrane on Shi Zhanfeng remained unscathed.

Shi Zhanfeng sneered again and shot out his hands like lightning.

The black light on his arms surged to dozens of zhang, forming two door-sized black light blades that emitted a cold gleam and slashed at the two puppets.

Seeing this, Xiao Zi was startled and wanted to retreat the puppets, but it was too late.

The black light blades had already struck the two puppets.

With a tearing sound, the extremely tough bodies of the two puppets were as fragile as paper before the black light blades, easily cut in half.

“This…” Xiao Zi's expression changed drastically.

Han Li also showed a hint of surprise at this sight.

Sha Xin, though fighting E Kuai in the distance, was constantly watching the situation here. Seeing this, he turned and shouted, “Xiao Zi, ignore Shi Zhanfeng! Seize the heart! Don’t let it fall into the enemy’s hands.”

Xiao Zi glanced at Han Li, hesitated slightly, and did not act immediately.

Sha Xin's eyes darkened, and he made hand seals.

Golden patterns immediately appeared on Xiao Zi's brow. Her expression turned cold, and she waved her hands.

Two golden spheres flew from her hands, flashed with golden light, and unfolded into two golden humanoid puppets several zhang tall.

The puppets were clad in golden armor, one hand holding a golden shield engraved with tortoise-shell patterns, the other holding a golden greatsword, looking majestic.

Two immense auras emanated from these puppets, far surpassing the winged and beast-shaped puppets, and not much inferior to Sha Xin's Four Symbols puppets.

“Miss Xiao Zi, I have no intention of coveting this heart, nor do I wish to be your enemy! Please stop!” Han Li quickly explained upon seeing this.

But Xiao Zi turned a deaf ear. Her ten fingers moved rapidly, and the two golden-armored puppets stomped the ground, creating a large hole, and turned into two golden lights that instantly pounced on Han Li, their greatswords turning into two dazzling golden arcs that slashed down at him.

Before the greatswords arrived, two fierce sword winds howled down, making Han Li's skin tingle.

Han Li frowned, sidestepped, and moved sideways over ten zhang to avoid the two strikes.

But the two puppets were exceptionally skilled. They turned and followed closely, not letting Han Li get away, and their greatswords slashed down in a cross pattern from left and right.

The puppets also used their shields as weapons, smashing at Han Li, almost sealing off all directions.

At that moment, a cold laugh came from the side as Shi Zhanfeng pounced again.

He waved his hand once more, and a dense black light surged from his palm, forming a black beast claw over ten zhang in size in midair, looking as if cast from iron, grabbing down at Han Li from above, sealing off the only upward escape route.

“Hmph!”

Han Li's expression turned cold. He stuffed the heart into his bosom, spun his body, and at the same time, a bright white light burst from his fists as he punched in all directions, creating a flurry of white fist shadows.

Countless white fist shadows bloomed like a peacock's tail, shooting out in all directions with piercing shrieks.

A series of loud bangs exploded!

The two humanoid puppets were each hit by dozens of fist shadows, trembling like sieves, and flew backward.

The black beast claw above also shattered from the white fist shadows and burst apart.

However, Han Li's body also shook violently, his face slightly pale, and he took a step back.

At that moment, a figure flickered behind him. Shi Zhanfeng appeared out of nowhere, his speed significantly faster than before.

His entire body was now wrapped in a layer of black airflow, flowing rapidly with a hissing sound. He held a black war blade that turned into a black streamer and slashed at the back of Han Li's neck.

Han Li frowned, suddenly lunged forward, but his feet remained firmly planted on the ground.

The black streamer-like blade light passed over his head, missing its target.

Shi Zhanfeng clearly hadn't expected this. His expression changed, and he was about to retreat.

But Han Li's body snapped upright like a spring, standing close to Shi Zhanfeng. His right elbow turned into a blur and slammed backward.

Seeing no way to dodge, Shi Zhanfeng shouted and swung his elbow horizontally to meet the attack. The dark patterns on it blazed with light, vaguely taking the shape of a beast claw, and collided with Han Li's elbow.

With a crack, Shi Zhanfeng's left arm emitted a crisp bone-breaking sound. He was sent flying backward, a flash of surprise in his eyes.

But he twisted his body and flew toward the two humanoid puppets in the distance.

The two humanoid puppets had already steadied themselves. Ignoring the flying Shi Zhanfeng, they stomped the ground and pounced at Han Li again, their greatswords glowing even brighter with golden light, transforming into two golden sword auras that slashed down.

Han Li had intended to pursue Shi Zhanfeng but was blocked by the two puppets. He had no choice but to defend, punching out twice.

Two large white fist shadows shot out, smashing into the golden sword auras, producing a series of explosions.

The golden sword auras were shattered like dry weeds. The two puppets moved their arms and raised their shields in front.

Two loud clangs sounded!

The fist shadows shattered, and the shield surfaces flashed with golden light.

The puppets shook violently and were pushed back a step again.

At that moment, a golden light shot out from between the two puppets, stabbing at Han Li's chest like lightning—a golden spear.

The spear holder was Xiao Zi. She was now wearing a tight golden battle armor that outlined her graceful curves. The armor was engraved with a golden roc pattern.

The pattern was extremely vivid, every line emitting dazzling golden light, looking extraordinary.

Han Li's eyes flickered. He brought his hands together with a clap, catching the spear tip between his palms, and the golden spear stopped instantly.

Xiao Zi shouted, and the golden armor on her body suddenly burst with dazzling golden light. Over fifty or sixty star points appeared on it, and she lifted off the ground.

A tremendous force transmitted from the armor into her body. She pulled hard on the spear with both hands.

But the spear tip seemed cast in iron, unmoving.

“Miss Xiao Zi, do you have no memory of me at all?” Han Li looked into Xiao Zi's eyes, so close, and transmitted his voice.

Xiao Zi's eyes were indifferent, completely ignoring Han Li's words. The golden light on her armor intensified, and a blood light appeared on her face beneath the veil, as if she were about to use some secret technique to stimulate her potential.

Seeing this, Han Li sighed inwardly. He pushed his hands forward, and Xiao Zi, along with her spear, flew backward.

At that moment, a figure flickered behind Xiao Zi. Shi Zhanfeng appeared out of nowhere, a sinister grin on his face. His black war blade turned into a black streamer and slashed down at Xiao Zi's head.

Black light flickered on the blade, and a phantom of a black ancient beast appeared.

The black war blade suddenly became ten times heavier. The void in front was torn open with a tearing sound, creating a neat spatial rift.

Xiao Zi was flying backward and had no time to dodge. She was about to be struck by the black blade.