Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

Grand Tutor Shangguan Yanran staggered under the combined attack of Zhu Xiaoxiao and Dongfang Yu, and cracks appeared in the purple light shield formed by the Illusionary Moon Heart Technique. She laughed in extreme anger, her eyes flashing with cold light, as chilling as a venomous snake.

"Well done, Zhu Xiaoxiao!" Shangguan Yanran shouted angrily. "Do you really think you can see through my thoughts? You are just an outsider. No matter how powerful your martial arts are, you can't shake my position as Grand Tutor!"

Her figure transformed into a purple streak of light once more, accompanied by a sharp gust of wind, as she pounced towards Zhu Xiaoxiao. Her speed was astonishing, like a bolt of lightning, and her moves were even more ruthless and vicious, each strike carrying a deadly threat.

"Hmph! Overestimating yourself!" Zhu Xiaoxiao sneered, and swung her nine-toothed rake even faster, its golden light flashing like streaks of golden lightning, constantly colliding with the Grand Tutor's purple light shield.

"Bang bang bang!" A series of deafening explosions echoed in the council hall, energy ripples impacted everything around them, dust filled the air, and a strong smell of blood permeated the atmosphere.

Grand Tutor Shangguan Yanran's figure shifted strangely and with incredible speed, like a ghost. She was surrounded by layers of cold air, as if she wanted to freeze everything.

"Bang!" Zhu Xiaoxiao was once again sent flying by Grand Tutor Yanran, crashing heavily to the ground and spitting out a mouthful of blood. His vision went black, and he instantly lost control of his body, collapsing to the ground. A wave of dizziness washed over him, and he felt that burning heat within him surge up again.

"Damn it!" Zhu Xiaoxiao cursed inwardly. He felt his body twisting uncontrollably, and that strange power was writhing inside him like a maggot clinging to his bone, about to transform him.

"What should I do?" He was extremely anxious. He knew that transforming at this moment would be a huge disadvantage.

Just then, Dongfang Yu appeared beside him, holding a snow-white dagger in her hand, skillfully deflecting the attacks of several Illusion Moon Sect disciples.

"Zhu Xiaoxiao, are you alright?" Dongfang Yu asked worriedly, her voice full of concern.

"I'm fine, just... feeling a little unwell," Zhu Xiaoxiao replied with difficulty. He felt unbearably hot inside his body, as if he was about to transform at any moment.

“Don’t worry,” a resolute glint flashed in Dongfang Yu’s eyes, “I’ll help you!”

She quickly stepped forward and used her Illusionary Moon Heart Technique to suppress the evil power within her body, attempting to help Zhu Xiaoxiao stabilize her condition.

Zhu Xiaoxiao looked into Dongfang Yu's eyes, which were filled with genuine affection, and his heart trembled. Her words warmed him like never before.

"I..." Zhu Xiaoxiao was about to speak when his body suddenly trembled violently, and a powerful force erupted from within him. Zhu Xiaoxiao knew that he was finally about to transform!

"Oh no!" He thought to himself, but just then, he realized that his transformation was not the crude and vulgar pig form he used to take, but a more powerful form, similar to some kind of divine beast!

Zhu Xiaoxiao's transformation was unexpected; instead of a bloated pig, she became a powerful and agile lion! The lion's body was bathed in golden light, its limbs bulging with muscles, radiating astonishing power. This power stemmed not only from the effects of the "Restore My Beauty Pill," but also from Zhu Xiaoxiao's unwavering resolve and pursuit of justice.

"Roar!" Zhu Xiaoxiao roared, shaking the entire council hall. His massive body and increased strength easily repelled the charging Illusion Moon Sect disciples. The surrounding gravel and wood chips flew around as if swept by a gale, making sharp whistling sounds.

Seeing Zhu Xiaoxiao transform, Dongfang Yu's tense mood relaxed somewhat, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. "What...what's going on?" she asked in a low voice, her eyes filled with confusion.

"The Illusionary Moon Heart Technique cannot completely control me." Zhu Xiaoxiao roared, his voice like the roar of a lion, deafening. The surging energy within him made him feel as if he had become another powerful being.

Grand Tutor Shangguan Yanran watched Zhu Xiaoxiao transform, a hint of shock flashing in her eyes. She hadn't expected Zhu Xiaoxiao to possess such immense power. "You... who exactly are you?" she asked, trembling.

“I am Zhu Xiaoxiao,” Zhu Xiaoxiao said coldly, his eyes blazing as he revealed his identity word by word, “I came to the Women’s Kingdom to stop your conspiracy!”

"Hmph, try to stop me?" The Grand Tutor sneered, her figure flashing as she approached Zhu Xiaoxiao once more. "I, Shangguan Yanran, have been destined to rule this land since ancient times! You are nothing but an ant!"

Grand Tutor Yanran's figure flickered, as elusive as a ghost, and a series of attacks followed one after another. The purple energy transformed from the Illusionary Moon Heart Technique bombarded Zhu Xiaoxiao like a torrential downpour.

Zhu Xiaoxiao's lion body emitted bursts of golden sounds under the Grand Tutor's attacks, shining with golden light like sacred armor, resisting the Grand Tutor's attacks.

The two fought fiercely in the council hall; the sounds of their violent collisions and the clash of their weapons were filled with a power that made one's blood boil.

Zhu Xiaoxiao's "emotional perception" ability allowed him to keenly detect the flaws in the Grand Tutor's every attack. He used his "Swift Wind Step" ability to flexibly dodge and counterattack during the gaps in the Grand Tutor's attacks.

However, Grand Tutor Yanran was, after all, a seasoned warrior, and her attacks were even more ferocious, each strike potentially fatal. Zhu Xiaoxiao's stamina also began to decline, and he felt his internal energy being rapidly depleted.

Just then, Dongfang Yu made her move. With lightning speed, she used her superb martial arts skills to precisely attack Grand Tutor Yanran's weakness, buying Zhu Xiaoxiao precious time to react.

"Grand Tutor, are you still not going to give up?" Dongfang Yu shouted sharply, her eyes filled with hatred and anger. She stopped dodging and stepped forward to confront the Grand Tutor together with Zhu Xiaoxiao.

With Dongfang Yu's assistance, Zhu Xiaoxiao's attacks became even more ferocious. He also gradually figured out the weaknesses of the Grand Tutor's Illusion Moon Heart Technique. He used the other skills on the Nine-Bead Bracelet to quickly find the openings in the attack.

Grand Tutor Yanran was caught off guard by the attack. She discovered that the Illusion Moon Heart Technique had no effect on her, which made her even more panicked.

"Impossible!" the Grand Tutor roared. She hadn't expected Zhu Xiaoxiao to be so powerful and able to break the Illusion Moon Heart Sutra.

A flicker of fear crossed Grand Tutor Yanran's eyes; she had never encountered such a powerful enemy. She realized that her Illusionary Moon Heart Technique was ineffective against her, which only fueled her panic.

"Damn it!" she roared, retreating rapidly as she tried to escape the perilous chamber.

How could Zhu Xiaoxiao let her have her way? He leaped forward, his nine-toothed rake flashing like a golden lightning bolt, chasing after the Grand Tutor. "Bang!" With a loud crash, the Grand Tutor was struck by Zhu Xiaoxiao's attack, staggering back several steps.

Dongfang Yu pressed his advantage, his dagger flashing like the wind, leaving afterimages around the Grand Tutor. "Grand Tutor, you will die today!"

Grand Tutor Yanran was burning with rage; she knew she was in dire straits. But as Grand Tutor, how could she give up so easily? A resolute glint flashed in her eyes. She formed hand seals and chanted incantations. An even more powerful force erupted from her body, and the purple light shield enveloped her once more, this time more solid and with stronger defensive capabilities.

"Break!" the Grand Tutor roared, and violent energy swept through the entire secret chamber like a storm. Dust flew everywhere, and the huge energy fluctuations even shook the outer walls.

Zhu Xiaoxiao and Dongfang Yu joined forces, wielding their weapons to repel the Grand Tutor's frenzied attacks. Golden and purple light intertwined around them, like two giant dragons locked in combat within the secret chamber.

"Hmph!" Zhu Xiaoxiao snorted coldly. He seized the opportunity and used the "Heavenly Net" supernatural power of the nine-bead bracelet to trap the Grand Tutor inside.

The Grand Tutor was trapped, her face grim. She frantically attacked the surrounding restraints, but could not break free.

"You think this will stop me?" The Grand Tutor's voice was filled with anger and resentment. "Today, I will shatter all of this!"

"Impossible!" Zhu Xiaoxiao's voice was firm and powerful. "Your conspiracy is about to be completely shattered!"

Just then, Zhu Xiaoxiao suddenly remembered a crucial point. He recalled the letter he found in the secret chamber of the Grand Tutor's mansion, which mentioned that the Illusion Moon Sect needed a special material—the "Moon Soul Crystal"—to awaken the ancient demon god. "That's it!" Zhu Xiaoxiao thought to himself, "The power the Grand Tutor desires might just be the Moon Soul Crystal!"

He immediately used his "emotional perception" ability to probe the Grand Tutor's inner thoughts. He discovered that the Grand Tutor was anxious at the moment; she wanted to use the power of the Illusion Moon Sect to obtain the Moon Soul Crystal in order to protect herself.

"Grand Tutor, your ambition has led you to utter ruin!" Zhu Xiaoxiao roared, and suddenly attacked, his nine-toothed rake aimed directly at the Grand Tutor's throat.

Just then, Grand Tutor Yanran suddenly changed her strategy. She stopped resisting and instead revealed a meaningful smile: "Zhu Xiaoxiao, do you think you can see through everything? Today I will show you what true power is!"

She slowly raised her hands, and a ball of purple energy condensed in her palms. Inside the energy ball, strange runes shone.

"Illusory Moon Annihilates the World!" she shouted, throwing the energy ball at Zhu Xiaoxiao.

Just as the energy ball was about to hit Zhu Xiaoxiao, he cursed inwardly, "Damn it, this move is so weird!" He quickly used the "Time-Space Escape" technique of the nine-bead bracelet and disappeared from the spot in an instant.