Chapter 1523 - 1520: Victory for Two

Kosetsu's lower half was covered in deep blue fur, and though obscured by flames making it hard to see clearly, it appeared more animalistic than human. If one were to describe its appearance simply, it would be akin to the legendary Demon.

Up until now, Ye Qiu had fought many Magical Beasts, but this was his first encounter with a creature resembling a Demon. While its appearance was often depicted in legends or descriptions, facing it directly like this, he found it hard to suppress the primal fear bubbling inside him.

Ye Qiu took comfort in still having these common emotions because lacking fear would make him no different from a typical Magical Beast.

As Ye Qiu contemplated this, the blue Demon Kosetsu suddenly lifted its prominent nose and let out a thunderous roar. At the same time, the entire row of flames shook violently, and the vibrations were transmitted through the ground to his body.

Kosetsu then emitted blue-white steam from his mouth and nose, spewing flames from his severed right hand. The flames formed a sword shape, a huge flame sword, which he rested on his shoulder. In the next instant, Kosetsu charged straight at Ye Qiu with terrifying speed, causing violent tremors on the ground.

"Uwaaaaaaaah!"

"Wayaayaayaayaa!"

Ye Qiu and Kosetsu simultaneously let out screams, immediately turning to sprint forward at full strength.

Ye Qiu and Kosetsu repeatedly exchanged attacks, countering the devouring chill of the Profound Celestial Ice Sword.

Kosetsu enveloped himself in flames, continuously emitting them, preventing the chill from devouring the main body, only able to consume the flames.

Ye Qiu considered lifting the restriction on the Profound Celestial Ice Sword, which could in an instant devour the entire boss along with the flames. However, behind him was a barrier protecting Fang Wushang and others. Though the barrier was also a technique of the Profound Celestial Ice Sword, the chill would not care for these objects, aiming to swallow everything.

Hence, Ye Qiu's current thought was to devour swiftly, delivering the next strike before the flames could repair.

However, the flames repaired too quickly, leaving him unable to attack Kosetsu faster than the flames could recover.

Kosetsu seemed to read Ye Qiu's thoughts, sarcastically remarking, "Looks like you're not fast enough!"

Fast? Right, isn't the world's fastest Swordswoman right here?

Except... Ye Qiu particularly wished Fang Wushang not to get hurt. But now, at this moment, countless others were battling the Magical Beasts in the city... pondering this made Ye Qiu even more distressed.

"Wushang, I'm sorry! If possible..."

Before Ye Qiu could finish his words, Fang Wushang had already leapt out from the top of the barrier.

"Knew you couldn't handle it alone, you were just so confident earlier!"

"Tell me, what do we do!"

Ye Qiu felt embarrassed hearing Fang Wushang's words, but there was no time for banter now.

"Please attack the flames near the heart with the fastest speed."

"But won't it be absorbed?"

"It's okay, just do as I say!"

"However, upon hearing my voice, retreat at the fastest speed immediately, remember to retreat fastest!"

"Understood!"

After speaking, Fang Wushang stood in front of Ye Qiu.

Fang Wushang raised her slender sword to her chest, "Wind Elf, I'm willing to offer my Magic Power, please grant me the power of a storm, Wind Protection!"

As Fang Wushang chanted the Elf Summoning Technique, she slowly traced her fingertip from the hilt upwards, the sword blade gradually covered by a green wind, the entire sword radiating green light.

"So this is the Elf Summoning Technique! Can be used like this too..."

Ye Qiu, seeing such a technique for the first time, was nearly jaw-dropped in astonishment.

"I'm going in!"

As soon as she spoke, Fang Wushang flew out, seemingly propelled by wind, moving like an arrow without using her feet.

"Prepare to die, Magical Beast, Secret Skill: Wild Wind Dance!"

Fang Wushang's figure had vanished, or rather moved at super-fast speed, creating countless afterimages. Due to the incredible wind velocity, surrounding air split by the sword produced a roaring sound. As Fang Wushang attacked, the flames on Kosetsu's chest disappeared.

However, Fang Wushang's attack was absorbed.

"You know it will be absorbed, yet you still strike. Do you think mere speed will defeat me?"

The moment had arrived, Ye Qiu also charged in, "Dong, let's deliver the final blow to him!"

Ye Qiu needed to pierce Kosetsu's heart using the Profound Celestial Ice Sword when the flames weren't present. Though uncertain whether it had a heart, the sword striking that spot should devour it wholly.

Ye Qiu had only one chance, needing perfect timing with Fang Wushang, to halt her attack as he struck, missing even by a second was not an option, as the flames would restore, and Fang Wushang must remain unharmed.

Ye Qiu fiercely observed the timing.

"Wushang, retreat!"

"Profound Celestial Ice Sword, Dimension Devouring!"

Fang Wushang brilliantly coordinated with Ye Qiu, attacking Kosetsu's main body just before the flames restored.

Things happened too quickly, Kosetsu couldn't react as a gigantic hole formed in his body.

"Ho... How... How could this happen..."

The flames on Kosetsu's body vanished completely; though still standing, mobility was greatly impaired.

Ye Qiu and Fang Wushang emerged victorious.

"You... you... you will regret this... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

With Kosetsu's final cry, his body was fully devoured and ceased to exist.

The two quickly dashed to the window, eager to check the sky's condition.

The sky's wormhole began to vanish, gradually shrinking... returning to its former azure hue.

"It's over!"

Before Ye Qiu could finish speaking, Fang Wushang embraced Ye Qiu tightly.

Ye Qiu did not continue speaking, embracing Fang Wushang firmly.

On the way back, Fang Wushang asked a question she'd always wanted to ask.

"It's really strange, right? Typically, wielding a One-Handed Sword, the biggest advantage is using the other hand for shield defense but I've never seen you carry a shield. For me, a shield slows the speed of a slender sword, so I don't use one. Some avoid shields for style reasons, but I feel you're different. So, I've always wanted to ask you..."