Chapter 291: Azure Phoenix

When the three-tailed giant beast, covered in wounds and dripping with blood, turned its scarlet, ferocious gaze toward the stronghold, all the sounds that had been echoing within it vanished in an instant.

Many students turned pale, their heels trembling.

They suddenly realized that although Li Luo had lured the three-tailed giant beast here to solve the trouble with the Smiling Demon, this three-tailed giant beast was an even greater problem!

Its strength was a cut above the Smiling Demon's; now that even the Smiling Demon had been severely wounded by it and subsequently destroyed by the backlash, who else could contend with this three-tailed giant beast?

Even though the three-tailed giant beast was clearly suffering from significant injuries, it remained an invincible existence to everyone in the stronghold.

It turns out they had been happy too soon!

Many students were on the verge of tears, truly feeling a sense of mental exhaustion.

Forget it, let it be destroyed; I don't want to play anymore.

This cycle of despair turning to hope, then back to despair, was truly too torturous.

At the very front of the high wall, Jiang Qing'e, Duze Honglian, Qiu Bai, and others were also looking at the three-tailed giant beast with grave expressions, similarly sensing the trouble.

"Prepare to face the enemy; we'll hold out as long as we can."

"At the very least, the three-tailed giant beast is just one creature. If the stronghold is breached, the others can flee individually; we'll save as many as we can." Jiang Qing'e gripped her heavy sword with her jade-like hand and said calmly.

Previously, the Smiling Demon had brought many Otherkind, which was enough to surround the stronghold, so once it was breached, few could escape the encirclement. But although this three-tailed giant beast was more powerful, it was only one creature; even if it were fast, it likely wouldn't be able to hunt everyone down.

After all, while spirit beasts were ferocious, they didn't have much need for the flesh and blood of ordinary people under normal circumstances, unlike Otherkind, which was fundamentally different.

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

No one was stupid enough to point fingers and blame Li Luo for luring the three-tailed giant beast, because at the very least, the three-tailed giant beast Li Luo had brought had bought them some time.

It was just... no one expected the Smiling Demon to be destroyed by the backlash in the end.

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

While everyone on the high wall was tense, the three-tailed giant beast took heavy steps toward the stronghold, its terrifying pressure like an approaching storm, leaving everyone unable to catch their breath.

From the three-tailed giant beast's scarlet pupils, everyone could see a sense of mockery and playfulness; clearly, it was intentionally trying to break their spirits.

This was what spirit beasts of the mountains and forests were best at: toying with their prey and letting them die in a state of collapse.

Jiang Qing'e did not intend to let it continue like this; the seniors of the Three-Star Hall might be able to hold on, but the students of the Two-Star Hall might collapse prematurely.

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

A series of astonished gazes were cast his way.

"This is the trouble I brought, so let me be the one to solve it." Li Luo straightened his sleeves, his expression calm and indifferent, while inwardly feeling quite satisfied with his opening line.

This had the right flavor.

This feast, in the end, still had to be concluded by him.

The seal in my palm is already famished and impatient.

Li Luo's words, as expected, drew many shocked gazes. Judging by his posture, was he planning to go and have a hard fight with that three-tailed giant beast?

Even if you accomplished an incredible plan earlier, you can't be this arrogant, right?

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

Tian Tian weighed her words and said tactfully, "There's no need for you to prove your resolve with your life."

The others nodded in agreement.

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

Qiu Bai sighed and said, "It doesn't matter; it's just a difference between dying sooner or later anyway."

Li Luo felt a bit weary; how could you be so pessimistic? We aren't dead yet.

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

"Are you really going?" At this moment, Jiang Qing'e suddenly looked at him and asked.

Li Luo nodded with a solemn expression and said, "Some responsibilities cannot be avoided."

Many students around were moved, and some of the younger schoolgirls had red eyes as they looked at Li Luo.

Jiang Qing'e, however, seemed to smile, giving him a meaningful look before finally saying nothing and nodding, "Then go."

"Uh..."

Li Luo was stunned. This reaction wasn't right; was it really this simple and direct? No attempt to persuade him or go through the motions?

For a moment, even the draft he had prepared in his mind was useless, which made Li Luo feel a bit uncomfortable.

"Go on." Jiang Qing'e urged.

Someone nearby couldn't stand it 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 Qing'e and found her watching him with a faint, subtle smile on her face. He immediately muttered to himself, did this "Big White Goose" guess that he had a way to keep the three-tailed giant beast in check?

So sensitive?

Sigh, he had wanted to act heroic and get some comforting rewards; after all, such opportunities were rare.

It could only be said that the "Big White Goose" was too smart and hard to fool.

While Li Luo was feeling melancholy, Jiang Qing'e reached out and took one of his hands; the cool, jade-like sensation seeped instantly into the deepest part of Li Luo's heart.

She gave Li Luo a beautiful smile, the breeze blowing through her hair, and said, "This time, I'll leave it to you. But you've also made me realize my own shortcomings. After this, I will train with all my might so that in the future, there won't be any more situations where you need to take such risks."

Li Luo's heart warmed instantly, but he also felt something was off. Why was this something the woman was saying?

Still, it counted as a bit of a reward. Li Luo gently scratched her delicate, slender hand with his fingers, then walked to the edge of the high wall.

Xin Fu happened to be there, and he asked, "Captain, is that stele inscription of mine still needed?"

"Get lost."

Li Luo said irritably, though this kid was smart and seemed to have guessed something.

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

The three-tailed giant beast's ferocious, cold 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 extreme hatred.

After all, if this human boy hadn't lured it here, it wouldn't have had a brutal battle with the Smiling Demon. Although it had won, it had paid a significant price.

But fortunately, it was all over. First, it would devour this boy, and then it would slaughter all the humans in this stronghold to vent its anger.

"Hello."

While the three-tailed giant beast's killing intent was overflowing, Li Luo greeted it in a friendly manner.

Yet, faced with his well-intentioned greeting, the three-tailed giant beast let out a roar and shot forward, covering Li Luo with a shadow.

It didn't want to delay for even a moment longer.

It wanted to eat this cunning human boy.

Feeling the fishy wind rushing toward him, Li Luo slowly raised his palm, and the ancient seal in his palm began to flicker with light.

Finally, it was his turn to show his power.

Screech!

Just at this moment, a loud phoenix cry suddenly resounded through the heavens and earth; in that instant, it seemed as if wind and thunder were rolling.

Then, everyone on the high wall saw with astonishment a streak of green light, moving at an indescribable speed, streak across the sky from afar.

Within that green light, it seemed to be the light-shadow of a flapping Azure Phoenix.

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

"Evil beast, stop your rampaging!"

Boom!

A gale howled, and a green wind wall rose into the sky directly in front of Li Luo. The three-tailed giant beast crashed into it, and a violent energy shockwave erupted. As the wind wall shattered, the three-tailed giant beast was also shaken back dozens of steps.

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

Then Li Luo saw a tall, graceful figure exuding a noble aura step out from the green light, holding a white jade staff.

That tall figure and the surging waves made Li Luo recognize her instantly.

It was actually... the Princess!

The reinforcements had finally arrived!

However, regarding these reinforcements who had arrived at the very last moment, Li Luo felt a sense of mental exhaustion.

I've been hunted for days, is it really that hard to just let me have a satisfying moment of glory?!