Chapter 290: Find a Way to Finish It Off Completely!

"Lin Xuan, we must find a way to finish it off completely!" Xiao Qing's voice was exceptionally clear amidst the intense battle. She swung her Long Sword, blocking a sudden burst of attack from the Poison Scorpion, but the force caused her to be jolted back several steps.

Lin Xuan nodded, his gaze fixed firmly on the behemoth. "I have a plan, but we must be perfectly in sync."

Feng Baobao stood to the side to catch her breath; hearing this, she immediately joined the discussion. "Tell us, let's do it together!"

Lin Xuan said quickly: "Like this, I will attempt to draw its attention while trying to create a facade that makes it believe I can defeat it directly. You two attack from both sides simultaneously, and deliver a fatal blow when it is least prepared..."

Before he had finished speaking, he had already leapt into the center of the battlefield, brandishing the blade in his hand to attract all of the Poison Scorpion's attention. Sure enough, the monster's angry gaze focused entirely on one person, as if it were convinced that once this brave warrior was dealt with, the remaining two would be no match.

Taking advantage of this moment, Xiao Qing and Feng Baobao moved silently to the sides to prepare for action. They exchanged glances to ensure they understood each other's positions—this was crucial for the coordination required next.

The Poison Scorpion sensed something unusual, but because it was going all out against Lin Xuan, it could not spare the focus to deal with the incoming new threat. At this moment, Xiao Qing took a deep breath, gripped her weapon tightly with both hands, and accelerated as she charged over...

At that very instant, a dazzling blue light bloomed on Feng Baobao once more, brighter than at any time before. "It's really coming this time~" A smile curled at the corners of her mouth as she traced a beautiful yet powerful arc in the air, pointing straight at the target.

Both of their movements were as swift as a gale; before the enemy could fully react, they had already arrived before it. "Ah—!" they shouted almost simultaneously as a signal, followed by a continuous barrage of strikes landing on different parts of the Poison Scorpion's body.

Despite suffering continuous attacks, this powerful creature still displayed an incredible will to survive. Accompanied by an incomparably shrill scream, it used its final strength to attempt a counterattack.

Seeing this, Lin Xuan immediately shouted to warn his companions to be careful. "Quick, dodge!" As this warning rang out, he himself also retreated rapidly to a safe distance. However...

After a rumbling sound, the entire ground seemed to shake a few times. The three of them looked back at the spot again; only ruins remained, along with a dying, giant Poison Scorpion struggling to take its final breath. "Phew... looks like we won?" Xiao Qing let out a sigh of relief, yet she still found it hard to believe that victory had come so easily.

"No," Lin Xuan frowned as he looked at the giant beast that had fallen not far away, "I don't think things are over that simply." Almost the moment he said this, the creature that appeared to have been defeated actually raised its body slightly once more, staring at them with a gaze that was extremely weak yet still carried an immense sense of oppression. "It seems we must finish it off completely."

"Then what are we waiting for?" Feng Baobao chuckled. Although she appeared relaxed on the surface, she secretly heightened her vigilance in her heart—because she understood that this battle was far from the point where they could let their guard down. "Let the three of us teach this guy a lesson properly once more!"

Just as Lin Xuan finished speaking, the ground shook violently. Three giant Poison Scorpions emerged from the shadows, each one more terrifying than the behemoth they had encountered before. Their bodies were covered in pitch-black exoskeletons that emitted a metallic luster, and the tips of their tails flickered with a blue-purple light, clearly where their lethal venom resided.

"We're in trouble now." Xiao Qing stood vigilantly beside the two. "These are no ordinary enemies."

"What's there to fear?" A hint of excitement flashed in Feng Baobao's eyes. "We've already broken through to this point anyway, haven't we? Why not have a good time playing!" As she spoke, she quickly took two steps back and assumed a stance.

The Poison Scorpions seemed to sense the powerful aura coming from the direction of the three, and the largest one suddenly lunged forward. Its movements were as swift as lightning, and in the blink of an eye, it had already reached Lin Xuan!

Yet, facing such a rapid attack, Lin Xuan was unhurried. Just as those incredibly sharp pincers were about to touch his body, he leapt up and flew into the air, his hands quickly forming seals. "Fire Dragon Art!"

A Fire Snake composed of pure flames was born from thin air and charged straight at the target below. Although this attack failed to hit the lead Poison Scorpion directly, it forced it to dodge the source of the most intense heat, preventing the attack from harming anyone.

The other two relatively smaller Poison Scorpions were not deterred by their leader's setback; instead, they became even more manic. The one on the left lunged directly at Feng Baobao, attempting to use its numerical advantage to compensate for the gap in individual strength. However, this simple and crude tactic clearly underestimated the girl's strength. Feng Baobao moved with agility, weaving freely between the opponent's continuous attacks, and whenever an opportunity arose, she would counterattack, causing that Poison Scorpion to suffer repeatedly in a short period of time.

Meanwhile, the third Poison Scorpion was not idle either. It chose a more cunning way to deal with the remaining target, who appeared to be the weakest—Xiao Qing. Just as the latter was still observing the battlefield to find the best moment to intervene, a cold, chilling aura suddenly came from behind! It turned out this guy had launched a sneak attack from the other side. At the critical moment, fortunately, Xiao Qing was exceptionally alert and managed to dodge the most lethal strike in time. However, she was thus plunged into a predicament, tightly entangled by this small, stealthy, and swift Poison Scorpion, unable to break free.

Seeing this, Lin Xuan was anxious but could not free his hands. At this moment, the largest Poison Scorpion had already reorganized a new offensive, launching a continuous, fierce, and sharp pincer attack at him. The battle between the two entered a stalemate, making it difficult to determine a winner.

Seeing her friend in a critical situation, Feng Baobao could no longer afford to continue entangling with the second Poison Scorpion. Relying on her agile skills to successfully shake off her opponent, she immediately turned and rushed over to provide assistance. "Xiao Qing, don't worry! I'm coming!"

However, just when everyone thought the balance of the battle would be broken, the unexpected happened...

The giant beast that had fallen on the ground not far away suddenly twitched violently, and immediately after, a powerful and unsettling aura spread rapidly. The flame of life that should have long been extinguished was burning fiercely once again! More importantly, the giant beast at this moment seemed to have undergone some incredible evolution, its entire body glowing with a strange green light.

"Hey, hey, hey, what is going on?! Could it be that an even more powerful existence is about to appear?" Feng Baobao couldn't help but complain, her voice filled with both tension and helplessness.