Chapter 67: Victory Without a Fight

In terms of strength, Aixi is undoubtedly a cut above; its species alone is a tier higher than the Ice Bird, not to mention the gaps in quality, bloodline, and realm. Coupled with the elemental advantage, the Ice Bird has almost no possibility of turning the tables.

Under Aixi's Pressure, the Ice Bird is clearly affected, its gaze toward Aixi filled with fear.

The Pressure trait has been successfully activated; even though the Ice Bird has not fallen into a state of Cowering, all its abilities are reduced by 10%, which still lowers its combat power by a notch.

"Ice Bird, Ice and Snow!" At the first opportunity, Li Runfeng chooses a weather tactic.

In the sky, the Ice Bird flaps its wings vigorously, the surrounding climate suddenly changes, the cold wind becomes biting, countless snowflakes dance, and the temperature drops significantly.

Skill types are diverse, generally divided into offensive, defensive, auxiliary, and recovery skills; among them, skills that change the climate belong to the category of auxiliary skills.

Weather-type skills are extremely rare, with only a few in existence, and such skills can be maintained for a period of time.

Among them, in the Ice and Snow climate, the power of Ice Attribute skills increases, the power of Fire Element skills is weakened, and except for Ice Attribute Spirit Beasts, the speed of other attribute Spirit Beasts will be affected, while their stamina will also be continuously consumed.

The Ice Bird's ability to master Ice and Snow is closely related to the bloodline of the Ice Crystal Phoenix; this can be said to be its Bloodline Inheritance Skill.

"Aixi, Wind Blade!" While the Ice Bird is changing the weather, Li Zhangsheng does not react slowly, commanding Aixi to launch a long-range offensive.

Aixi opens its large mouth, countless pale cyan light spots converge, transforming into a Wind Blade several feet long, slashing toward the Ice Bird.

"Ice Bird, Ice Crystal Shield!"

In order to change the weather, the Ice Bird lost the best opportunity to dodge. Before being hit by the Wind Blade, a large amount of misty cold air condenses; due to the Ice and Snow, the condensation speed of the cold air is significantly accelerated, and an Ice Crystal Shield instantly takes shape, blocking in front of the Ice Bird.

In an instant, the Wind Blade cuts into the Ice Crystal Shield.

Crack! Crack!

A harsh cutting sound rings out, countless ice shards fly, and under the continuous cutting, the Wind Blade digs deeper into the Ice Crystal Shield, while the Wind Element energy composing the Wind Blade is also rapidly consumed.

Whoosh!

By the time only a foot of the Wind Blade remains, a gap appears on the Ice Crystal Shield. Under the Ice Bird's terrified gaze, the Wind Blade, its momentum undiminished, slashes fiercely into its body.

Chirp!

In the sky, the Ice Bird lets out a miserable cry, countless ice-crystal-like feathers fall, an extra wound a foot long appears on its abdomen, and pale blue blood begins to gush out, only to instantly freeze into ice.

The Ice Bird wobbles, beginning to fall from the sky, but just before reaching the ground, it flaps its wings vigorously, wanting to ascend again.

Unfortunately, Aixi does not give it the chance. Before the Ice Bird can fly up again, it quickly moves its feet, charging toward the Ice Bird at high speed. With its speed, presumably, the Ice Bird will be attacked by Aixi before it can even fly into the sky.

"Ice Bird, use Ice Breath!" Li Runfeng's expression turns serious, commanding the Ice Bird to attack Aixi.

Chirp!

A loud cry rings out. Before Aixi can get close, the Ice Bird opens its sharp Bird Beak, ice-blue radiance rapidly condenses, and it sprays a breath composed of ice, snow, and a cold current.

With Aixi's speed, it naturally has a chance to dodge, but if it dodges, the Ice Bird will inevitably take the opportunity to ascend and regain the aerial advantage, which would be troublesome.

Due to the Ice and Snow, a layer of snow has accumulated on the field. If this continues, not only will it continue to lose stamina, but Aixi's speed will also be further weakened.

The longer the time drags on, the more unfavorable it becomes for Aixi. In this situation, Li Zhangsheng chooses a quick victory.

"Aixi, Bite!"

Li Zhangsheng's voice rings out, and Aixi continues its charge while braving the Ice Breath; due to the elemental advantage, its stamina loss is not great.

In an instant, Aixi rushes in front of the Ice Bird, and under the Ice Bird's fearful gaze, its fangs, like swords, bite down hard.

Crack!

As blood splatters, the sound of bones breaking rings out, and Aixi's fangs pierce directly through the Ice Bird's right wing.

Chirp!

Under the intense pain, the Ice Bird lets out a sharp cry, its left wing subconsciously flapping toward Aixi.

Aixi does not dodge; even though it is struck by the wing, it still keeps biting the Ice Bird without letting go.

The Ice Bird's stamina drains rapidly; before it can struggle further, its head tilts, and its sound comes to an abrupt halt.

Aixi strikes with great restraint; the Ice Bird is not dead, merely temporarily fainted due to excessive blood loss.

"The Ice Bird has lost its combat ability, Li Runfeng, please switch to your next Demon Pet!" After confirming the Ice Bird's status, the Internal Affairs Elder announces the result.

Whoosh!

The cheers of the clan members ring out; they love this kind of battle.

"Hoo!" Li Runfeng takes a deep breath, suppressing the anxiety in his heart, and after a moment of thought, releases the Sawtooth Mantis.

This is a Lower 9th Rank Demon Pet Sawtooth Mantis, not at all in the same league as Aixi; as long as it is grazed or touched by Aixi, it could face the fate of being killed in seconds.

Li Runfeng doing this is nothing more than wanting to take advantage of the fact that the Ice and Snow has not yet ended, using the Sawtooth Mantis to delay time so that Aixi will be more affected.

Roar!

At this moment, Aixi roars again, its voice like a great bell, and a strong Pressure permeates, rapidly enveloping the Sawtooth Mantis.

Under the influence of the intense Pressure, the Sawtooth Mantis is clearly frightened, its heart filled with terror, its whole body trembling involuntarily, subconsciously running toward the outside of the field, wanting to get as far away from Aixi as possible.

"Sawtooth Mantis, stop quickly!" Li Runfeng is clearly startled, wanting to use words to stop the Sawtooth Mantis.

Once it leaves the field, it will be automatically judged that the Sawtooth Mantis has forfeited.

Unfortunately, the Sawtooth Mantis acts as if it hasn't heard, ignoring Li Runfeng's command, and as if a flood beast were chasing behind it, it rushes toward the outside of the field like a madman.

In the span of two or three breaths, the Sawtooth Mantis rushes out of the field. Unexpectedly, it does not stop its pace until it is a hundred meters away from Aixi, finally coming to a halt.

Everyone present did not expect the Sawtooth Mantis's abnormal behavior, but soon someone reacts: under Aixi's Pressure, the Sawtooth Mantis has fallen into a state of Cowering.

Once it falls into a state of Cowering, a Demon Pet will have two types of reactions: one is to collapse on the ground, not daring to move until it adapts and returns to normal; the second is to be timid before the fight, fleeing for its life.

The former is easier to deal with, at least there is a chance to break out of the Cowering state; the latter is undoubtedly more fatal, whether in a competition or a life-and-death battle, a Demon Pet fleeing will trigger a series of crises.

"Damn it!" The Sawtooth Mantis fleeing undoubtedly disrupts Li Runfeng's plan and makes him feel that he has lost face.

"Since it's like this, I can only rely on you!" Li Runfeng's expression is grave, and as his lips move, a brilliant Purple Hexagram appears on the field.

(End of chapter)