"This is bad, that Ancient Fierce Beast is too strong. If this goes on, Her Highness won't be able to hold out much longer."
However, after a prolonged exchange of blows, the expressions of the Ancient Elves grew increasingly grim. Although Xian Meow Meow's strength was formidable, the Ancient Fierce Beast had only grown fiercer and more savage.
At that moment, the Ancient Fierce Beast had already gained the upper hand, and its advantage was growing larger by the second — to the point where it was completely dominating Xian Meow Meow.
This Ancient Fierce Beast was truly extraordinary. Its attacks did not seem reckless or random; rather, they were executed as though by a sentient being with ample battle experience. Otherwise, even with Xian Meow Meow's power, she would not have been suppressed to this extent.
BOOM— Suddenly, the Ancient Fierce Beast threw a devastating punch. Seeing this, Xian Meow Meow hastily raised her Imperial Weapon sword to block.
GROAN— But the sheer force behind that blow was simply too great. Though Xian Meow Meow managed to block with her Imperial Weapon sword, she was sent flying back several meters. By the time she steadied herself, droplets of blood had begun trickling from the corner of her mouth.
"Damn it — find a way to get me out!" Upon seeing Xian Meow Meow wounded, the Guardian grew frantic.
"Guardian, we truly have no way to do so," the Lord replied, his face a mask of helplessness.
The great formation had only a single exit, but it was currently blocked by the golden bell Xian Meow Meow had deployed. They had no way out whatsoever.
HOWEVER— Just then, the Ancient Fierce Beast unleashed another thunderous roar, its assault growing ever more ferocious.
And with Xian Meow Meow now injured, her strength was clearly diminished compared to before. This time, she had fallen into an absolute disadvantage.
"What do we do?"
The Ancient Elves were now in a state of sheer panic. Some were on the verge of a complete breakdown. If this continued, Xian Meow Meow would certainly die.
But… the Ancient Elves absolutely could not afford to lose a genius of Xian Meow Meow's caliber.
"Girl, I advise you to admit defeat. There is still time if you surrender now," the mysterious woman said with a faint smile.
She stood like a mere spectator, her expression as placid as a calm breeze.
"Take me with you — dream on!" Xian Meow Meow shouted stubbornly.
"Truly obstinate." Hearing this, the mysterious woman smiled once more, then spoke: "In that case, I suppose I must teach you a lesson."
At these words, a sinister gleam flashed through the mysterious woman's eyes. She murmured softly: "Cripple it."
ROOOAR— The moment those words left her lips, the Ancient Fierce Beast obeyed as if receiving a command. Amid a chorus of furious roars, its attacks became even more savage — and every strike was aimed at a killing blow. It was truly trying to end Xian Meow Meow's life.
"I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed. Today, you won't be killing anyone."
But just at that critical, life-or-death moment, a man's voice suddenly rang out from high above the sky.
BOOM— BOOM— And as that voice echoed across the heavens, two colossal stone giants materialized from the void. They plummeted from the sky and not only stomped the Ancient Fierce Beast deep into the earth beneath them, but also swung the weapons in their hands, slicing the Ancient Fierce Beast to its death.
"Th-what… what is that?"
Everything happened far too quickly. Not only were the Dark Hall forces stunned, but even the Ancient Elves were struck pale with shock. Those two stone giants were simply too terrifying — they radiated the aura of Eight-star Martial Emperors, yet they had slain the Ancient Fierce Beast with a single coordinated strike.
Admittedly, they had seized the moment when the Ancient Fierce Beast was fully focused on attacking Xian Meow Meow to launch a surprise assault, which was how they managed to destroy it in one blow. But without absolute power, such a feat would have been utterly impossible.
More importantly — where had these two stone giants come from? Could they be demon beasts? Yet in all of the Martial Holy Land, no one had ever heard of demon beasts like these.
CREAK— And while everyone stood frozen in shock, a figure suddenly descended from the sky and landed beside Xian Meow Meow. A palm was placed gently on her shoulder, and a warm, soothing force flowed into her body — he was healing her wounds.
Xian Meow Meow, who moments ago had been gazing in astonishment at the two stone giants that had appeared without warning, suddenly felt a gentle power seep into her body. The pain from her injuries eased dramatically. Turning her head, she saw that Chu Feng was standing right beside her.
"Chu Feng!" Upon seeing him, Xian Meow Meow's face lit up with a radiant, sweet smile — as though she had just been reunited with family.
"I'm sorry I'm late," Chu Feng said.