C47 He Saved Yan Xiongxiao

The blade flashed by, yet the Azure Snake Patriarch's arm remained unscathed. In contrast, Yan Xiongxiao's blade lay in pieces.

He stared at the fragmented weapon in disbelief and exclaimed, "Truly, you are a demonic beast, with a hide so resilient it shattered my blade!"

With a chilling smile, the Azure Snake Patriarch replied, "I had no intention of killing you, but your swordsmanship brings to mind an old acquaintance." As he spoke, the scar on his face twitched, enhancing his menacing appearance.

The Azure Snake Patriarch struck again, unleashing a sky full of Demonic Qi that swiftly ensnared Yan Xiongxiao.

Before, Yan Xiongxiao could fend off the Demonic Qi with his swordplay, but with his blade now broken, that was no longer an option. He was helplessly engulfed by the swirling Demonic Qi.

Witnessing the scene, Peng Gengkun grasped the situation.

"The Azure Snake Patriarch bears a significant scar—was it inflicted by an ancestor of Yan Xiongxiao or the creator of his sword technique? Regardless, Yan Xiongxiao is in peril!"

Peng Gengkun inwardly sighed. He recognized the gravity of Yan Xiongxiao's predicament, with death a looming possibility.

Yan Xiongxiao's reliance on his blade was evident. Without it, his cultivation remained, but his might had diminished significantly. He was powerless against the Azure Snake Patriarch's Demonic Qi.

"Enough! With his level of strength, even unleashing all my Astral Energy wouldn't secure my escape! He is far superior to me. To flee, I must not resort to brute force but to wit! I'm reluctant to intervene, but since you risked your life for me, I am compelled to assist! Should you seek gratitude, thank yourself!" Peng Gengkun mused with a soft sigh, then began to channel his Astral Energy.

He compressed the Astral Energy within him into a dense sphere before releasing it in a sudden burst.

In that instant, Peng Gengkun executed the Vajra Subduing Devil technique. The blade-like Astral Energy burst forth from his being, taking the Azure Snake Patriarch by surprise. Forced on the defensive, the Patriarch had to envelop himself in Demonic Qi for protection.

The Azure Snake Patriarch was preoccupied with his own safety, leaving no room to concern himself with Yan Xiongxiao.

Despite wielding only a broken saber, Yan Xiongxiao astonishingly managed to rip through the Demonic Qi barrier and make his escape.

"I never imagined I'd fail to save you, only to be rescued by you so swiftly!"

Looking somewhat disheveled from his escape, Yan Xiongxiao's gaze towards Peng Gengkun was brimming with gratitude.

Witnessing the Azure Snake Patriarch fend off Peng Gengkun's attacks, he offered a deep bow. "I am powerless to save you! I'm heading back to our sect for reinforcements! Should I return to find you've perished, I vow to devote myself to mastering Martial Arts and seek vengeance on your behalf!"

With those words, Yan Xiongxiao activated his Movement Technique and swiftly departed.

Some time passed, and the potency of the Vajra Subduing Devil waned. The Azure Snake Patriarch attempted to act, but he was a step too late. Yan Xiongxiao was already out of reach, leaving the Patriarch with no choice but to recapture Peng Gengkun.

"I never expected you to be able to channel your Astral Energy again!" The Azure Snake Patriarch said to Peng Gengkun, his expression darkening. "It's fortunate you've already launched your attack. Otherwise, had you unleashed your Astral Energy during my moment of crisis, you might have truly succeeded in escaping."

Peng Gengkun offered only a faint smile in response, remaining silent as the Azure Snake Patriarch apprehended him once more.

This time, however, the Patriarch exercised extra caution. He didn't just capture Peng Gengkun; he also sealed off his Qi Sea.

Now, Peng Gengkun was unable to access his Qi Sea and visit the baby Leviathan. It felt as though the bond between them had been severed.

The Azure Snake Patriarch then spoke with a chilling tone, "I had intended to use you merely as a sacrifice for my progeny, but you had to release the descendant of my nemesis! For that, I will ensure your end is excruciating—I will flay you and extract your sinews!"

Peng Gengkun let out a muffled groan, sensing that the Azure Snake Patriarch's grip had intensified.

Upon seeing Peng Gengkun's demeanor, the Azure Snake Patriarch abruptly inquired, "I'm curious, why choose to counterattack at that moment? That man may not be able to kill me, but if he fought back with all his might, I would have had some trouble. Your surprise attack could have easily allowed you to break free."

Peng Gengkun paused, then let out a sigh before responding, "I might be lazy, but I understand the importance of repaying a debt of gratitude. I didn't even know him. If he was willing to risk his life to save me, why shouldn't I save him?"

A sinister smile spread across the Azure Snake Patriarch's face. "Human sentiments are always so complex, beyond my comprehension. But it's of no consequence. This time, you're beyond saving!"

With that, the Azure Snake Patriarch shook his body, transforming into his serpentine form, which swelled to over thirty meters in length.

Clutching Peng Gengkun in his jaws, he swiftly returned to the cave.

He tossed Peng Gengkun to the ground and coiled up, reducing his size.

"Take a good look! This is where you killed my offspring. And soon, you'll meet your end here as well," he hissed.

Peng Gengkun merely arched an eyebrow, remaining silent.

His gaze swept the surroundings, a hint of surprise emerging on his face.

The cave was alight with numerous odd incenses, all of which were Soul Fixing Fragrance.

Smoke swirled throughout the cave, where the body of the deceased python was laid out, now an object of veneration. The only thing missing was an offering.

Clearly, Peng Gengkun was intended to be that offering.

After discarding Peng Gengkun, the Azure Snake Patriarch coiled himself up and began to silently replenish his Demonic Qi.

"I took some losses in our last encounter. Once I've restored my Demonic Qi, you'll be sacrificed!" he declared.

He paused, then added with a warning tone, "But don't mistake my patience for negligence. There's no escape for you!"

Despite the dire situation, Peng Gengkun managed a smile. "Run? The thought of fleeing has left my mind. Now, I'm curious to see just how you plan to kill me!"

As he replenished his Demonic Qi, the Azure Snake Patriarch inquired icily, "Do you truly believe that the boy from earlier will come to your rescue? Setting aside whether he'd even consider it, by the time he returns, you might be nothing but bones for me to pick!"

"I certainly don't pin my hopes on anyone else," Peng Gengkun retorted, his gaze briefly sharpening as a strategy took shape in his mind.

The plan was admittedly a long shot, but Peng Gengkun was convinced that the Azure Snake Patriarch could very well take the bait. If the Patriarch did, Peng Gengkun saw a clear path to freedom.

Moreover, Peng Gengkun was confident that he could turn the tables and slay the Azure Snake Patriarch! After all, the bones of a demonic beast were far more valuable than those of a mutated beast.

"And let's not forget the abundance of Soul Fixing Fragrance here! Should I manage to defeat the Azure Snake Patriarch, I'd gain possession of the incomplete Martial Soul core, the Soul Fixing Fragrance, and the Space Ring. With these treasures, I could not only forge the Leviathan-roc Martial Soul but also its advanced form. Risky as the plan may be, I'm left with no choice but to stake everything on this one gamble," Peng Gengkun mused, steeling himself before speaking up once more.

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