Chapter 119: with translation of chapter title

Countless metal fragments, upon contact with the electric net, were either instantly vaporized by the violent thunder into wisps of green smoke, or melted by the high temperature into molten red iron droplets that fell onto the frozen ground, emitting a 'hiss' of scorching sound, rising up a pungent white mist!

Moreover, some fragments were violently flung by an overwhelming force, like uncontrolled arrows, 'da-da-da' piercing the surrounding frozen earth low walls, tent poles, even embedding into the bodies of bandits who couldn't dodge in time, eliciting a chorus of miserable wails!

Ye Xiao's pupils contracted slightly; he clearly felt his control over that Metal Storm, and at the moment of Contact with the Thunder Light Wheel, it was as if he had slammed into an invisible copper wall and iron barrier, being violently torn apart and disintegrated by that ferocious, pure destructive energy!

That rotating Thunder Light Wheel not only defended, but also exerted an irresistible repulsive force, hurling his carefully controlled metal fragments back and crushing them!

In the flash of lightning and flint, the Metal Storm had been almost completely dissipated, leaving only the air thick with a strong burnt smell and ozone, and the ground littered with scorched marks and twisted, deformed metal debris.

Li Qingxuan stood holding his spear, the Thunder Light Wheel slowly dissipating, the spear tip pointing obliquely, the faint crackling arcs around him still sputtering like a dormant Thunder Beast.

"You wanted to find me and kill me? Is that all you've got?" His stature was like a mountain as he stood before Ye Xiao, his eyes like two Ice Spikes piercing through the pervasive smoke and pungent odor, locked firmly on Ye Xiao, an intangible pressure like a substantive cold front making the campfire flames waver.

"Seek death!" The last trace of playfulness on Ye Xiao's face vanished completely, replaced by a solemn and condensed killing intent as heavy as iron.

He slowly lowered his crossed arms, his knotted muscles bulging beneath his bronzed skin, the diagonal scar across his left cheek looking even more ferocious in the dancing firelight.

He slightly twisted his neck, bones emitting a faint 'click', and in the depths of his sharp hawk‑like eyes burned a cold yet fervent fighting spirit, like meeting a worthy opponent.

Ye Xiao curled the corner of his mouth into a cold, humorless arc; that smile did not soften the frost on his face but made his scar look even more ferocious and terrifying.

His hawk‑like eyes suddenly narrowed, their sharp gaze seeming to slice the very air.

Creak—!

A grating metal‑twisting sound rang out abruptly!

Only see Ye Xiao violently shook his arms outward, the deep‑gray Metal Scale Armor covering his burly frame suddenly flaring with a blinding, dark gleam!

Each scale on his body seemed to instantly come alive, violently trembling and humming, as if an invisible force were forcibly tearing it apart!

Rip—!

Accompanied by a scalp‑numbing ripping sound, the scales on Ye Xiao's chest and arms were forcibly torn from his body!

These detached metal scales did not fall to the ground but hovered around him, like iron filings whipped up by a gale, spinning at high speed!

The edge of each scale became a blur in the high‑speed spin, emitting an ear‑piercing shriek, forming a visible ring of Dark Silver Metal Vortex brimming with destructive aura!

The air was violently churned and torn by the ferocious vortex, emitting a wail like a ghost's lament. The campfire's light was twisted and swallowed, and the center of the camp instantly plunged into a suffocating shadow reeking of metal.

"Since you seek death yourself…" Ye Xiao's low, hoarse voice sounded like it came from the netherworld, "then have a taste of this!"

He thrust his arms forward violently!

Boom——!!!

The Dark Silver Metal Vortex formed from his own scales, like a steel dragon breaking free of its bonds, carrying the will to crush everything, tore through the air with a deafening roar, hurtling toward Li Qingxuan!

In its wake, the hard frozen ground was plowed by an invisible Sharpness into deep gullies, and rocks struck by an invisible hammer instantly turned to powder!

Li Qingxuan's pupils contracted sharply; at the critical moment his Thunder Pattern Spear burst forth with an unprecedented blinding lightning!

He roared, and the spear transformed into a violent lightning dragon tearing through the night sky—not a head‑on clash, but using the tip as a guide, he wildly waved and thrust it before him!

Sizzle—Boom!!!

The lightning and the metal vortex collided violently!

There was no earth‑shattering explosion as expected, only a soul‑shuddering, earsplitting mix of metal cutting and energy annihilation!

Countless spinning scales fiercely sliced and struck the lightning generated by Li Qingxuan's waving spear!

Dark‑silver and deep‑blue light wildly clashed and exploded!

The frozen earth beneath Li Qingxuan's feet, as if turned over by a huge plow, instantly exploded into a deep pit; his muscles strained to the limit, veins bulging like coiling dragons under his skin, and his boots shattered inch by inch under the violent recoil!

He gritted his teeth until blood seeped from the corners of his mouth, his arms bearing unimaginable pressure; the Thunder Shield shuddered violently under the metal storm's frenzied tearing, emitting a groan of overload, with fine cracks spreading visibly across it!

"Qingxuan!" Huang Rong, who was clearing away the remnants of the enemy nearby, turned her head in shock, her pretty face turning deathly pale.

She had never seen Li Qingxuan so passive in a clash of strength!

The destructive cutting power contained in that vortex far exceeded imagination!

Crack!

A piece of scale, its edge spinning at high speed and scorched red by the lightning, finally broke through Li Qingxuan's spear in his hand, like a death god's fang, fiercely gouging his left shoulder blade!

Blood spurted instantly! At the deep‑to‑the‑bone wound, flesh flipped back, even revealing the stark white shoulder bone!

The terrifying rotational cutting force carried by that scale nearly ground his shoulder blade to dust!

Excruciating pain like an electric current swept through his body; Li Qingxuan let out a muffled groan, his frame shook violently, and his defense revealed a fatal breach!

More Dark Silver Scale, like piranhas scenting blood, frenziedly burrowed into the gaps!

At this instant of life and death, a flash of resolute ferocity crossed Li Qingxuan's eyes!

He no longer wielded the spear with all his might; instead, he fully unleashed the spear's thunder power, gathering his entire strength to hurl it!

He swiftly drew the Tang Sword from his waist, continually cleaving the fine scales as he charged at Ye Xiao at high speed!

The spear, bearing the resolve to perish together, thrust violently toward the source of power behind the vortex—Ye Xiao!

Puff‑puff‑puff‑puff!

Several scales, too fast to dodge, fiercely cut into Li Qingxuan's body, leaving deep gashes on his arms and calves, his clothing instantly stained red with blood!

The spear he thrust, wrapped in compressed to the extreme destructive lightning, pierced the violent metal storm like a lightning bolt tearing through the night sky, straight into Ye Xiao's chest!

The ferocious grin on Ye Xiao's face froze! He never expected that, under such overwhelming pressure, the opponent could still launch such a fierce counterattack!

The lightning condensed at the spear tip made him feel a deadly threat he hadn't felt in ages!

He violently drew his arms back, trying to command the vortex to fall back on defense, but the violent metal torrent wouldn't stop just because he said so!

He could only rely on instinct, crossing his arms—still clad in the remaining scales—over his chest, his whole body tensed like iron, to bear this heart‑piercing thrust head‑on!

Clang——!!!

The spear tip fiercely pierced Ye Xiao's crossed arms' scale armor!

The lightning condensed to its limit exploded with a boom! A blinding white light instantly engulfed both of them!

The metallic clang rang deafeningly!

The violent shockwave exploded outward with the two as its center, hurling the surrounding remaining tents, campfire stands, and clumps of frozen earth into the air!

The few bandits who were a bit closer didn't even have time to scream before they were shaken until blood poured from their seven orifices, flying off like ripped sacks.

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