Demon Cultivator in Abyssal Era

Chapter 362: Chapter 196: King Tier Whose Worldview Has Collapsed

”What’s going on with Li Zhan? It’s been three minutes, why hasn’t he come back?”

Deep within the cave, Wen Feiyan glanced towards the pitch-black cave, her delicate brows furrowed.

Ordinarily, at their level of combat, they should exchange several blows within a second. Evenly matched opponents typically decide the outcome within a few minutes.

Unless one party’s combat strategy is built around defensive endurance, like the professions of the [Royal Shield Guard (A)] or [Imperial Forest Iron Guard (A)], or combatants of [Heroic Spirit] rank or higher where both sides have immense energy levels, it shouldn’t take too long.

Wen Feiyan was well aware of Li Zhan’s strength. He possessed exceptionally strong combat instincts and had consistently honed his fighting skills. After marrying into the Zhang Family and obtaining ample resources, his last shortcoming was remedied, making him an extremely versatile Hexagon Warrior.

Moreover, Li Zhan’s mindset was excellent, and he wouldn’t spare his enemies, let alone the renowned Dark Night Monarch. Even against a Mortal Tier Awakened, he would go all out.

That’s why he, and not Wen Feiyan, was sent to hunt down the Dark Night Monarch.

Wen Feiyan initially estimated it would take only twenty to thirty seconds for Li Zhan to catch up and defeat the Dark Night Monarch, even considering the rare talent’s hidden trump cards.

Telling Qin Xiang one minute was already a generous overestimation.

But now, a full three minutes had passed!

”Strange, could something unexpected have happened, trapping him?”

”That doesn’t make sense. Even if the Dark Night Monarch possesses some rare spirit artifacts, Li Zhan has the means to counter them. The Zhang Family style emphasizes balance; their disciples would have methods for any combat style.”

”Strange, it’s really strange...”

”He couldn’t have been crazy enough to take that commission, could he...”

Wen Feiyan looked at the dark cave entrance, then at the motionless Qin Xiang nearby, a hesitant look crossing her eyes.

She wanted to catch up to see what had happened, but she couldn’t just leave Qin Xiang unattended.

The poison in Qin Xiang was from an Outer Realm Demon {Ultimate} artifact, effective even against a top-tier King Tier like him.

A mage with low Constitution wouldn’t find it surprising to be instantly incapacitated.

Qin Xiang reacted quickly, his combat instincts honed, managing a response rapidly, so the poison was not deep. That’s why he still had the ability to resist, which also made Wen Feiyan unwilling to confront him.

This type, just one step away from a [Heroic Spirit] and a government official at that, had too many trump cards. No one wished to provoke him.

Using a nuclear explosion to clear the scene was the optimal choice.

But right now, Wen Feiyan could sense that the poison in Qin Xiang was dissipating rapidly, faster than she expected. In less than a minute, he could recover fully.

At that point, he really might escape.

And if Qin Xiang survived, she’d be forced to live like an underground rat, even the Mountain View Building couldn’t protect her.

”What is Li Zhan up to, unable to handle even a Fierce Tier? No, it’s impossible. What’s he doing? Has he got his own plan? Playing some double agent game?”

For a moment, Wen Feiyan couldn’t help but succumb to wild thoughts.

”I’ve told you before, that kid’s talent is far more terrifying than you imagine.” Beside her, Qin Xiang observed Wen Feiyan, whose expression was fluctuating, and sneered.

Wen Feiyan was already in a foul mood; Qin Xiang’s mockery only worsened it. Of course, she knew Qin Xiang didn’t genuinely believe the Dark Night Monarch could escape Li Zhan. His words aimed to disrupt her mental state.

Just as she was about to retort, Wen Feiyan’s expression changed, and she looked towards the cave entrance, appearing relieved.

A familiar aura was swiftly approaching.

Qin Xiang’s eyes dimmed, while Wen Feiyan sneered, preemptively raising her voice before Li Zhan arrived: ”Why did it take so long to capture a Fierce Tier? Don’t you realize that every minute delayed could create variables? A few more minutes and...”

Yet before she could finish, her voice abruptly stopped, her eyes widening in disbelief!

A figure rushed out from the depths of the corridor, indeed it was Li Zhan, but now he was no longer the composed King Tier Awakened he once was. Instead, he appeared utterly disheveled, covered in injuries, with most of his armor broken, and his entire left side turned a deep black, seemingly poisoned by some toxin.

He fled towards the Buddha Statue’s location like a rat on the run, in utmost chaos and disarray.

This scene was beyond Wen Feiyan’s comprehension, and even Qin Xiang appeared astonished!

What... is this situation?

Is there another powerhouse here capable of cornering Li Zhan like this?

Could it be Mu Wu?

No, that doesn’t add up, as Qin Xiang knew Mu Wu’s strength well. Even accounting for hidden trump cards, Mu Wu was primarily a defensive Awakened. Even if Li Zhan was at a disadvantage, he should retreat calmly!

While the two were perplexed, heart-wrenching roars echoed from deeper in the passageway, and the next moment, ten extremely powerful creatures charged out!

Each creature possessed a General Tier, and the two King Tiers recognized that under some unknown Secret Technique, their strength now rivaled even King Tiers! And not the lowest level of King Tiers!