The Nine-tailed Fierce Bird let out a mournful cry, its blood-red eyes fixed on the archer Qian Pangzi.
It was injured! It had actually been injured!
This damned fatty!
First, it had killed its offspring, and now it had shot and wounded it.
And then there were these two men. If they hadn't joined forces to restrain its movements, how could the fatty have succeeded?
As for that woman, it went without saying; she had personally killed its child.
"Vile humans! Shameless humans! None of you will leave here alive today!"
As the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird's voice fell, its attacks became even more ferocious.
Its wings beat, stirring up an unholy wind from the ground, sending dust flying everywhere. Where its sharp talons struck, blood was sure to splash.
Stimulated by the scent of blood, the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird fought with increasing ferocity.
It was a creature of the skies, and now, enraged, it engaged the three in such a fierce battle that they could only parry, with no chance to retaliate.
When I say three, in reality, the main combatants were only Mu Qingyan and Qingyu. Qian Pangzi's long-range harassment could at best be considered half of a participant.
Moreover, this harassment, interfered with by the demonic wind stirred up by the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird, would occasionally even hinder them.
As for Chu Kerren, after falling to the ground, she had been feigning death the entire time, a typical case of her causing trouble and others bearing the brunt of it.
The Nine-tailed Fierce Bird grew stronger with every moment, while the three grew more strained.
Qingyu's spiritual energy was nearly depleted, and Qian Pangzi's arms were so sore he could barely lift them.
Mu Qingyan fared no better, his hand gripping his weapon trembling slightly.
Of course, such a drain was greatly related to the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird's cunning.
That beast had entered the ranks of spiritual beasts, its intelligence now extraordinary.
Though burning with rage, if it missed an attack, it would immediately retreat to a high altitude, making the trio's attacks feel like striking cotton. Su Dan Novels Network
Furthermore, ever since suffering the indignity of an arrow, it had been constantly wary of Qian Pangzi's shots.
Therefore, the trio expended immense energy with little to show for it.
"Qingyan, Xiao Yuzi, we need to think of a plan. If this continues, we'll be worn down and die here!"
Qian Pangzi lowered his Black Spirit Bow, panting heavily as he spoke.
Qingyu seized the opportunity to launch a water spiritual energy ball and said, "Young Master Qian, do you have any good ideas?"
Qian Pangzi frowned and said, "This beast is too cunning, it simply won't come close to the ground. We must find a way to lure it to the ground and then gravely wound it."
Mu Qingyan flicked out a sword energy, his voice icy, "Deception is a part of warfare!"
Qian Pangzi's eyes lit up. "So it's decided."
Then, he switched to telepathic communication. "In a moment, you two will feign exhaustion. I will provoke it, making it attack me close to the ground. You two will then seize the opportunity to attack with all your might!"
"Alright!"
"Alright!"
Mu Qingyan and Qingyu responded simultaneously.
Although they knew Qian Pangzi would be in danger, as long as they two could seize the timing, they might be able to save Qian Pangzi.
Qian Pangzi tidied his thoughts. "We can start now."
Qingyu understood. He found an opportunity to throw a spiritual energy ball, then sat on the ground with a pale face, muttering, "I can't do it anymore, I have no spiritual energy left."
Mu Qingyan, upon hearing this, unleashed a sword energy and stood in place, leaning on his sword.
Though he said nothing, his breathing had clearly become heavier.
The Nine-tailed Fierce Bird, though intelligent, could not possibly be a match for these two seasoned players.
Thus, it was instantly fooled by the illusion created by the two and launched an attack directly at Qingyu, who was sitting on the ground.
It knew that once it dealt with these two formidable opponents, the fatty and that woman would be unable to escape its grasp.
Qingyu inwardly cursed his bad luck. He hadn't expected the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird to choose to attack him first.
However, he was seasoned in battle and would not let the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird succeed.
So, he secretly condensed spiritual energy in his palm, preparing to heavily wound the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird at the opportune moment.
Just then, Qian Pangzi finally began his performance.
"You feathered beast, how did the Black Spirit Bow taste? Don't let me, Master Qian, get another chance, or I'll let you taste being pierced through again!"
The Nine-tailed Fierce Bird, flying towards Qingyu, suddenly slowed down. Its blood-red eyes glared at Qian Pangzi, then it continued its charge towards Qingyu.
It wasn't foolish; it knew to deal with the more threatening individuals first.
Mu Qingyan frowned.
Qian Pangzi was startled, not expecting the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird to fall for his bait.
No!
He had to lure the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird to his side.
"You feathered beast, your two offspring died miserably. To tell you the truth, I, Master Qian, deliberately rammed that guard. Who told you, feathered beast, to be so arrogant?"
This was a stab at the heart!
Qian Pangzi's words undoubtedly hit the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird's sore spot.
The Nine-tailed Fierce Bird, enraged beyond measure, directly abandoned Qingyu and charged at Qian Pangzi.
Qian Pangzi appeared unfazed, but his heart was pounding with nervousness.
If Mu Qingyan and Qingyu were even a fraction of a second slower, he would become a亡魂 beneath the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird's claws.
But at this point, the arrow was already loosed; he could only trust in Mu Qingyan and Qingyu's abilities.
Closer!
Even closer!
Qian Pangzi could already see the sharp tips of the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird's talons.
He suddenly lunged forward, his entire body pressed flat against the ground.
How could the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird let Qian Pangzi escape?
So, it dove down, skimming the ground, its talons grazing Qian Pangzi's back.
Now!
The attacks, long prepared by Mu Qingyan and Qingyu, landed on the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird without a single misstep.
"Chiu—"
A piteous shriek echoed. The Nine-tailed Fierce Bird's right wing was cleanly severed by Mu Qingyan's sword energy.
Simultaneously, Qingyu's water spiritual energy ball struck its tail, followed closely by a "boom."
The spiritual energy ball exploded, and the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird's nine tails were torn to shreds.
Severely injured, the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird could no longer bother with Qian Pangzi. It flapped its wings, attempting to fly into the sky.
Unfortunately, with half its wing gone, it was destined to be unable to take flight.
At this moment, the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird's fate was sealed.
It was filled with hatred!
These despicable humans had killed its offspring and severed its wings and tail!
Without its wings, it could not fly and was destined to perish here in regret.
No!
It was unwilling! It was the king of the skies!
Even in death, it would drag its enemies down with it!
Thus, enduring the excruciating pain of its broken wing and tail, the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird mustered all its strength and lunged its beak towards Qian Pangzi's forehead.
If that strike had landed, Qian Pangzi would have had no chance of survival.
Oh, heavens!
Qian Pangzi felt the danger approaching and instinctively curled into a ball.
At the same moment, another sword energy flashed, directly severing the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird's neck.
Blood gushed out, drenching Qian Pangzi.
With its neck severed, the Nine-tailed Fierce Bird died instantly.
Qian Pangzi, having narrowly escaped death, paid no mind to the blood splattered all over him, lying on the ground and gasping for breath.
Qingyu managed a faint smile, struggled to stand, and painfully walked towards Qian Pangzi.