Chapter 474: Reaching Cooperation

Li An and the Nura Clan had just reached a cooperation. He had thought he could smoothly explore the mysteries of yokai power in this yokai territory and add chips to confront the mysterious organization, but he hadn't expected that beneath the calm appearance, a storm was quietly brewing.

"Rikuo, what exactly is going on with this divine artifact? Why has it triggered such intense territorial disputes?" Li An frowned, looking at Nura Rikuo beside him, his eyes filled with doubt and worry.

Nura Rikuo crossed his arms, his expression grave, and sighed slightly: "It is said that this divine artifact possesses the power to change the landscape of the yokai world. All parties want to claim it for themselves to dominate the region. Now the entire yokai world has fallen into chaos because of it."

Li An felt a sense of foreboding inwardly. He had wanted to stay out of it and focus on researching yokai power, but things were not that simple. As soon as he turned around, he sensed hostile gazes like needles on his back; every yokai faction was eyeing him covetously, as if he were the holder of the divine artifact.

"A-An, have we been targeted?" Guo Yao grabbed Li An's arm tightly, her voice trembling slightly, her eyes filled with fear.

Li An patted Guo Yao's hand gently, trying to comfort her: "Don't be afraid, I'm here." But his own heart rate accelerated uncontrollably, and his palms were slightly sweaty. He knew deeply that in this yokai territory, one slight mistake could lead to total ruin.

Just then, a cold, eerie laugh came from the darkness: "Kid, I heard you know the whereabouts of the divine artifact. If you're sensible, hand it over obediently, otherwise don't blame me for being impolite!" As the voice fell, a tall yokai leader radiating intense demonic energy slowly appeared, followed by a group of fierce-looking subordinates, all with murderous glares.

Li An was shocked, but his face remained calm: "I don't know what you're talking about; the matter of the divine artifact has nothing to do with me." He secretly clenched his fists, ready to deal with any possible attack at any moment.

"Hmph, still trying to play dumb?" The yokai leader snorted coldly, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes, "Attack! Take him down for me; I don't believe he'll keep playing tough!"

In an instant, the leader's capable yokai subordinates pounced like hungry wolves, moving extremely fast and bringing a gust of fishy wind. Li An quickly drew his weapon, protected Guo Yao behind him, and shouted loudly: "Yao Yao, hide well!"

A nimble wolf yokai charged at the very front, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws, the sharp claws flickering with cold light as it swiped toward Li An's throat... Li An's eyes sharpened, he dodged to the side, and simultaneously swung his weapon, a sharp sword energy slashing toward the wolf yokai. The wolf yokai reacted extremely quickly, twisting its body in the air and easily avoiding the sword energy.

"You have some skill, but this is just the beginning!" The wolf yokai let out a low roar and pounced again. At the same time, other yokai launched attacks one after another; some sprayed poisonous mist, others summoned vines, trying to trap Li An.

Li An dodged the attacks while searching for the enemies' openings. He knew deeply that passive defense would only lead to a disadvantageous position; he had to take the initiative. He scanned the surroundings and found that although the enemies' attacks were fierce, there were some loopholes in their coordination.

"Now!" Li An shouted, his figure like lightning as he charged toward the enemies' weak point. He utilized the yokai skills he had learned from previous battles and his cooperation with the Nura Clan, pushing his own strength to the limit. His weapon shone brightly, every swing bringing a strong current of air, making the surrounding yokai afraid to get close. ===== CHAPTER 476 =====