Chapter 50: Backlash from the Death of a Life-Bound Demon Pet

Hearing Aixi's roar, the Flame Colt was startled, as if it had encountered a natural predator; its entire body trembled violently, and it nearly fell to the ground.

Even so, it remained in quite a sorry state.

The middle-aged Monster Tamer finally managed to soothe the Flame Colt, and while he felt a sense of relief, he hurriedly turned his head back. Upon seeing this, he was likewise startled, the hairs on his body standing on end, leaving only terror and dread in his heart.

A Savage Saber-Toothed Tiger!

The middle-aged Monster Tamer was knowledgeable and recognized Aixi at a single glance. The Savage Saber-Toothed Tiger was extremely famous, simply because among known War General-rank Spirit Beasts, it was one of the most powerful existences; how could he possibly contend with it?

"Run, run quickly, Flame Charge!" Seeing Aixi start to move, the middle-aged Monster Tamer's face turned pale with fright. Forcing himself to endure the fear in his heart, he commanded the Flame Colt to activate its acceleration skill.

The middle-aged Monster Tamer's goal was simple: the Fairy Market. As long as he could run to the Fairy Market, he would be safe. Even if Li Zhangsheng was a noble son of the Li family, he would not dare to provoke the majesty of the City Lord Mansion.

In terms of nature, Flame Charge was similar to Volt Charge; both were known for their explosive power and could only be maintained for a few seconds at most, while also being able to inflict flame impact damage on enemies.

In an instant, the Flame Colt's entire body was enveloped in rich flames, as if it had donned a cloak of fire. Propelled by the flames, the Flame Colt's speed increased by a significant margin as it charged toward the direction of the Fairy Market.

Due to the contract, the flames could not cause harm to the middle-aged Monster Tamer; at most, there was just a sensation of scorching heat.

However, although the Flame Colt was accelerating with all its might, given the gaps in realm, Bloodline, and species, its speed was merely on par with Aixi in its normal state.

Seeing this situation, the middle-aged Monster Tamer felt endless regret. In order to rob Li Zhangsheng, they had specifically moved far away from the Fairy Market, which had instead become their death warrant.

To return to the Fairy Market would take at least two or three minutes. The problem was that the Flame Colt's state could not be maintained for long; before much time passed, it would be overtaken by the Savage Saber-Toothed Tiger.

For a moment, the middle-aged Monster Tamer was filled with tension, but he was experienced after all, and he tried hard to calm himself down to think of a way to escape.

Unfortunately, before the middle-aged Monster Tamer could think of a countermeasure, Aixi let out a roar, and rich Wind Element energy emerged on its body surface, as if it had put on a beautiful Wind Cloak. This caused its speed to surge, rapidly shortening the distance to the Flame Colt.

The duration of Flame Charge was limited; in just three or four seconds, the flames covering the Flame Colt's body slowly dissipated, causing its speed to drop significantly.

In the blink of an eye, the Flame Colt entered Aixi's attack range.

Without hesitation, Aixi opened its mouth, and countless Wind Attribute energy gathered, transforming into a cyan Wind Blade that shot toward the Flame Colt while spinning at high speed.

"Oh no!" Unlike the Flame Colt that was running headlong, the middle-aged Monster Tamer had been keeping an eye on the rear. Thus, the moment Aixi condensed the Wind Blade, he reacted immediately. At this point, how could he still care about the Flame Colt? He jumped off the horse's back at once.

Crack!

The Flame Colt did not have time to react before it was sliced by the Wind Blade on its neck. Accompanied by the sound of the sharp blade cutting through bone, countless blood sprayed wildly, and the Flame Colt's head separated from its body and fell to the ground.

Due to momentum, the Flame Colt's headless corpse continued to run for several meters before finally falling powerlessly to the ground, no longer showing any signs of life.

Pfft!

At the same time, the middle-aged Monster Tamer fell to the ground in a sorry state, which also caused him to suffer heavy injuries. Coupled with the mental shock, he felt a sweetness in his throat and could not help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

His face was pale and bloodless, and his eyes were filled with terror, but he did not give up hope. Like someone clutching at a final straw, he forcibly channeled his Mental Power, and a Purple Hexagram appeared, summoning his Life-Bound Demon Pet.

Like many Monster Tamers, the middle-aged Monster Tamer's Life-Bound Demon Pet had average strength, and due to the limitations of its power, he almost never summoned it under normal circumstances.

After the Purple Hexagram disappeared, a Colorado Giant Lizard appeared on the spot. Judging from the aura it emitted, it still had not escaped the limitations of a Lower Demon Pet.

"Stop it!" Under the command of the middle-aged Monster Tamer, the Colorado Giant Lizard endured the fear in its heart and took the initiative to pounce toward Aixi.

Wind Stealth!

Just at this moment, a flash of cyan light appeared on Aixi's body, and it seemed to turn into a Residual Shadow, easily avoiding the opponent and appearing behind the Colorado Giant Lizard in an instant.

Not giving the Colorado Giant Lizard a chance, Aixi raised its right claw, white light appearing on it, and slammed it fiercely onto the opponent's head.

Crack!

Accompanied by the sound of bone shattering, the Colorado Giant Lizard's brains burst open, with red and white matter scattered all over the ground. It did not even have time to let out a scream before it collapsed limply to the ground, never moving again.

At the moment the Colorado Giant Lizard died, the middle-aged Monster Tamer's eyes widened, covered in bloodshot veins. He felt as if his brain had been pierced by countless steel needles, and an indescribable, excruciating pain filled him.

"Ah!" The middle-aged Monster Tamer clutched his head, curling into a ball and rolling back and forth on the ground in agony. His voice was shrill and mournful, like the cry of an ape in a high mountain valley. The veins on his temples bulged, and blood flowed from his seven orifices; he looked like a fierce ghost, giving people a feeling of extreme ferocity.

When a Life-Bound Demon Pet dies, the backlash triggered is naturally far greater than that of a regular Demon Pet. The mildest outcome is soul damage, with the possibility of becoming a vegetable that can never wake up; the worst is soul Annihilation, dying beyond any hope of recovery!

Judging from the middle-aged Monster Tamer's condition, even if his soul had not been annihilated, it was not much better, especially since he was already suffering from mental shock.

However, Aixi did not let him continue to suffer, pouncing toward the middle-aged Monster Tamer with lightning speed.

During this process, Aixi's massive body turned, its tail held straight like a steel whip, emitting a piercing sound as it cut through the air, striking straight at the middle-aged Monster Tamer's neck.

Crack!

The middle-aged Monster Tamer was powerless to resist. Aixi's tail struck his neck heavily, causing him to fly backward while his head twisted violently, and he ceased to show any signs of life.

At this time, the battle on the other side also came to an end. The young Monster Tamer had not run far before his heart was pierced by the Paradise Bird's light arrow, and he died instantly.

After finishing off the young Monster Tamer, the Paradise Bird quickly supported the Burrowing Mouse. Under the siege of the two Mid-Rank Beasts, the Rock Giant Python retreated steadily; its defeat was only a matter of time.

However, the Rock Giant Python was known for its defense, and defeating it required a certain amount of time.

Yet, just at this moment, the Rock Giant Python's movements suddenly paused. Its massive snake body curled up, its head held high, and it let out an exceptionally painful hissing sound.

Seeing the Rock Giant Python's abnormal behavior, Li Zhangsheng's heart stirred, and he immediately understood the reason.

Only if the middle-aged Monster Tamer died would the Rock Giant Python he had contracted naturally suffer a backlash and endure mental shock.

If it could just recover for a period of time, the Rock Giant Python would be able to shake off the pain of the mental shock.

Unfortunately, Li Zhangsheng did not give it the chance. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the Paradise Bird and the Burrowing Mouse immediately pounced on it. The Rock Giant Python seemed to become a target, and in the end, it did not escape the fate of death.

Thanks to Daxiaoyoushu for the tip!

(End of chapter)