Chapter 291: Green Luan

When the three-tailed giant beast, covered in wounds and dripping with fresh blood, turned its bloodthirsty crimson gaze toward the stronghold, every sound that had been echoing within the stronghold vanished in an instant.

Many students turned deathly pale, their heels trembling.

They suddenly realized at this moment that although Li Luo had lured the three-tailed giant beast to deal with the trouble of the Smiling Face Demon... this three-tailed giant beast was an even bigger problem!

Its strength was a notch above the Smiling Face Demon's. Just now, even the Smiling Face Demon had been severely wounded by it, then suffered backlash and perished. So who could stand against this three-tailed giant beast?

Even though the three-tailed giant beast was clearly also bearing no light injuries, to everyone in the stronghold it remained an unbeatable existence.

Seems like they had celebrated too early!

Many students wanted to cry but had no tears, truly feeling a sense of utter exhaustion.

Forget it, let it all end, I don't want to play anymore.

This going from despair to hope, then back to despair — it's truly too torturous.

At the very front of the high wall, Jiang Jiang Qinge, Duze Duze Honglian, Senior Qiu Bai, and others also wore solemn expressions as they gazed at the three-tailed giant beast, likewise sensing some trouble.

"Prepare to meet the enemy. Drag it out as long as we can."

"At the very least, the three-tailed giant beast is only one. If the stronghold falls, the rest can flee for their lives — however many escape counts." Jiang Jiang Qinge tightened her jade-like hand around her heavy sword and said calmly.

Earlier, the Smiling Face Demon had brought many aberrations, enough to surround the stronghold, so once the stronghold was breached, few could escape the encirclement. But although this three-tailed giant beast was stronger in combat, it was after all only one. Even if its speed was greater, it probably wouldn't slaughter everyone to the last.

After all, while spirit beasts are indeed cruel, apart from occasionally craving meat, under normal circumstances they have little need for ordinary people's flesh and blood — this is a fundamental difference from aberrations.

The others could only force a bitter smile and nod with a sigh.

No one was foolish enough to make the pointless remark of blaming Li Luo for luring the three-tailed giant beast, because at the very least, the three-tailed giant beast Li Luo had drawn had still bought them some time.

It's just... no one expected the Smiling Face Demon to ultimately suffer backlash and perish.

Otherwise it should have been able to hold out longer, and by then, reinforcements might have arrived.

While everyone on the high wall was on edge, the three-tailed giant beast also began walking toward the stronghold with heavy steps. The terrifying pressure was like the calm before a storm, making it hard for anyone to breathe.

From the three-tailed giant beast's crimson beast-pupils, everyone could read a hint of mockery and playfulness — clearly, it was deliberately toying with their minds.

This was what spirit beasts in the mountains excelled at — toying with prey, letting them die in despair.

Jiang Jiang Qinge, however, had no intention of letting it continue. Their third-year seniors might be able to hold on, but those second-year students could collapse ahead of time.

However, just as she was about to step forward, she saw Li Luo take a step forward.

Stunned gazes shot toward him.

"This trouble was brought by me, so let me be the one to resolve it." Li Luo adjusted his sleeve, his expression light and breezy, while inwardly he felt quite satisfied with this opening line.

The flavor is quite proper.

This grand feast must ultimately be wrapped up by him.

The seal in my palm has been thirsting for action.

Li Luo's words, as expected, drew numerous shocked gazes. Looking at his stance, was he planning to go head-to-head with that three-tailed giant beast?

Even though you pulled off an unbelievable plan before, you can't be this full of yourself, right?

"Li Luo, we don't blame you for luring the three-tailed giant beast."

Tian Tian chose her words carefully and tactfully said, "You don't need to prove your sincerity with death."

The others nodded in agreement.

Li Luo's face darkened slightly. "I'm not going to my death."

Senior Qiu Bai sighed. "It doesn't matter. It's just a matter of dying sooner or later."

Li Luo felt a bit weary. How can you be so defeatist? You haven't died yet.

I've been chased around like crazy these past few days, and I haven't even shown my true power yet.

"You're really going?" At this moment, Jiang Jiang Qinge suddenly glanced at him and asked.

Li Luo nodded with a solemn expression. "Some responsibilities can't be avoided."

Many students around were touched; some junior girls' eyes reddened as they looked at Li Luo.

Jiang Jiang Qinge, however, seemed to smile faintly, her gaze sweeping over him with a meaningful look. She ultimately said nothing, just nodded. "Then go."

"Uh..."

Li Luo was stunned. That reaction wasn't right — so simple and direct? Not even a token attempt to dissuade him?

For a moment, even the well-rehearsed lines in his heart became useless, which left Li Luo feeling a bit uncomfortable.

"Go on." Jiang Jiang Qinge urged.

Someone nearby couldn't stand watching and spoke up for Li Luo: "Sister Jiang, how can you let Li Luo face that three-tailed giant beast alone?"

Li Luo looked at Jiang Jiang Qinge and saw a faint smile playing on her cheeks as she watched him. He muttered inwardly — could this big white goose have guessed he had a means to counter the three-tailed giant beast?

So perceptive?

Sigh, he had wanted to play the tragic hero and score some comfort and benefits — after all, opportunities like this don't come often.

He could only say the big white goose was too clever, not easy to fool.

While Li Luo was feeling melancholic, Jiang Jiang Qinge reached out both hands and grasped one of Li Luo's palms. The cool, jade-like sensation instantly seeped into the deepest part of Li Luo's heart.

She flashed Li Luo a breathtakingly beautiful smile, the breeze stirring her hair. "This time, you've worked hard. But you've also shown me my own shortcomings. After this, I'll cultivate with all my might, so that in the future, there won't be situations where you have to take such risks."

Li Luo's heart instantly warmed, but something felt off — why was it the girl saying these words?

Still, at least he got some benefit. Li Luo gently brushed his fingers against her delicate, slender hand, then walked to the edge of the high wall.

Student Xin Fu happened to be there. He asked, "Captain, do I still need that stele inscription?"

"Get lost."

Li Luo said irritably, though this kid was clever — seemed like he'd guessed something.

Then, under the gaze of many complicated eyes, Li Luo's figure leapt straight off the high wall and walked step by step toward the three-tailed giant beast.

The three-tailed giant beast's cruel, icy gaze locked onto Li Luo, and a terrifying killing intent spread from its massive body.

Toward this cunning human, the three-tailed giant beast also felt deep hatred.

After all, if not for this human brat who had lured it here, it would not have engaged in that brutal battle with the Smiling Face Demon; though it had emerged victorious now, it had paid no small price.

Fortunately, everything was over now. First it would devour this brat, and then it would slaughter every human in this stronghold to vent its fury.

"Hello."

While killing intent exploded within the Three-Tailed Giant Beast's heart, Li Luo waved a friendly greeting at it.

Yet faced with his goodwill, the Three-Tailed Giant Beast simply let out a roar, and then its figure shot forth, cloaked in a swath of shadow that engulfed Li Luo.

It no longer wished to delay even a moment.

It was going to eat this cunning human brat.

Li Luo felt the stench of blood rushing toward him, and slowly raised his palm; the ancient seal between his fingers began to flicker with light.

Finally, it was his turn to show his might.

Screech!

And at that very moment, a piercing cry of a phoenix suddenly rang out across the heavens and earth, and for an instant, it seemed as though wind and thunder were rolling.

Then everyone on the high wall saw in astonishment a streak of azure light, moving at an indescribable speed, slicing straight across the sky, coming from afar.

Within that azure light, there seemed to be the luminous silhouette of a spreading-winged Qingluan.

At the same time, a sharp shout that sounded somewhat familiar to all the students suddenly rang out.

"You vile beast, cease your rampage!"

Boom!

Gale winds howled as a wall of azure wind surged up before Li Luo. The Three-Tailed Giant Beast slammed into it, and violent shockwaves of energy erupted outward; the moment the wind wall shattered, the Three-Tailed Giant Beast was also blasted back dozens of steps.

While Li Luo was still a bit dazed, a streak of azure light descended from the sky and landed right in front of him.

Then Li Luo saw a tall, slender, graceful figure radiating an aura of nobility, holding a white jade staff, step out from within that azure light.

That statuesque figure, with her surging waves, allowed Li Luo to recognize her at first glance.

It was actually... the Eldest Princess!

The reinforcements had finally arrived!

However, regarding these reinforcements who had arrived at the very last moment, Li Luo could not help but feel a sense of weary exasperation.

I've been hunted for days on end — is it really that hard to let me have one satisfying show-off?!