OBS Chapter 225: The Inevitable Twists and Turns in the Hard Mode Storyline
Chapter 225: The Inevitable Twists and Turns in the Hard Mode Storyline
As some of the vengeful spirits were purified, the eagle-tiger monster's agitation seemed to subside slightly. It no longer attacked as frantically as before, but it still paced restlessly in place.
Yuan Bao breathed a sigh of relief, looking at the Eagle-Tiger Monster lying on the ground, panting weakly. He understood that waking it up was only the difficult first step; the key was to restore it to its normal state.
She knew that the Eagle-Tiger Monster might still have hidden dangers from the erosion of vengeful spirits, and if she was not careful, all her previous efforts could be in vain.
Yuan Bao squatted down, gently closed his eyes, and concentrated all his energy, trying to sense the flow of energy within the Eagle-Tiger Monster's body.
In the midst of chaos, she sensed a few faint but disordered black wisps, like stubborn malignant tumors, wandering through the Eagle-Tiger Monster's meridians, hindering its normal spiritual energy circulation.
This is undoubtedly the negative impact of lingering vengeful spirits.
"Little 9, quickly help me analyze the characteristics of these residual odors and see how to completely remove them."
Yuan Bao asked Xiao 9 anxiously.
Little 9 quickly responded: "My lord, these auras are extremely stubborn and carry strong resentment, making them difficult to eradicate completely with ordinary purification techniques. However, you can try to guide the power of the four divine beasts to form a special purifying force, using the principles of mutual generation and restraint of the five elements to resolve them."
Following instructions, Yuan Bao first mobilized the power of the Vermilion Bird's Southern Bright Fire, attempting to dispel the few wisps of black aura with the heat and purity of the flames.
The Vermilion Bird understood, and the flames around it grew even stronger, shooting a pure pillar of fire towards the Eagle-Tiger Monster.
At the same time, Yuan Bao commanded Xuanwu to use water-based magic to wrap a soft water curtain around the flames, utilizing the balance of water and fire to make the purifying power more gentle and lasting.
Under the combined influence of fire and water, the black aura within the Eagle-Tiger Monster began to loosen and gradually thin out.
But that wasn't enough. Yuan Bao then had the Azure Dragon release the power of wood-type life force. Wood can generate fire, further enhancing the purification effect while nourishing the Eagle-Tiger Monster's damaged meridians.
Meanwhile, the White Tiger, with its own metal-based sharpness, stood by, ready to cut off any black auras attempting to escape.
As the purification process deepened, the eagle-tiger monster's body trembled slightly, emitting low moans of pain.
Yuan Bao gritted his teeth, his forehead covered in sweat, but he dared not relax for a moment.
She constantly adjusted the proportions and rhythms of the four divine beasts' power, and after a long period of torment, finally, the last trace of black aura was completely eliminated.
The Eagle-Tiger Monster's previously dim eyes regained their luster. It slowly stood up and let out a long, deep roar at Yuan Bao.
This time, the cries were no longer filled with hostility and madness, but with gratitude.
Just when Yuan Bao thought the purification was about to be completed, an unprecedentedly powerful resentment suddenly erupted from within the Eagle-Tiger Monster.
The black aura that had been gradually dissipating instantly condensed, transforming into ferocious tentacles that lashed out wildly in all directions.
The eagle-tiger monster's eyes flashed with bloodlust once more, and it let out a deafening roar. Its body writhed violently, seemingly resisting Yuan Bao's purification.
"Oh no, my lord! This resentment is too strong, it seems to be making a final struggle!" Little 9's anxious voice rang out.
Yuan Bao gritted her teeth, beads of sweat rolling down her forehead. She tried to increase the purification power of the four divine beasts, but the backlash of resentment was too fierce, and it shattered the flames of the Vermilion Bird, the water flow of the Black Tortoise, the life force of the Azure Dragon, and the sharp metal force of the White Tiger.
The Eagle-Tiger Monster completely lost control. Its massive body, like a maddened beast, pounced on Yuan Bao and the four divine beasts.
The white tiger reacted quickly, rushing forward first and engaging the eagle-tiger monster in close combat with its sharp claws.
However, the Eagle-Tiger Monster was incredibly strong at this moment. Every time it swung its claws, it created a whistling gust of wind. Although the White Tiger dodged nimbly, it was still grazed several times, leaving several bloody marks on its body.
The Azure Dragon circled in the air, constantly exhaling its breath, attempting to disrupt the Eagle-Tiger Monster's actions.
But the Eagle-Tiger Monster completely ignored the dragon's breath attack and charged straight towards Yuan Bao's location.
Seeing this, Suzaku swooped down without hesitation, spewing out raging flames in an attempt to stop the Eagle-Tiger Monster's advance.
But the eagle-tiger monster went berserk in the flames and not only did it not stop, it became even faster.
Yuan Bao was extremely anxious. She directed the four divine beasts to cooperate while searching for the Eagle-Tiger Monster's weakness.
However, the Eagle-Tiger Monster's attacks were completely unpredictable and incredibly powerful, and the four divine beasts gradually found themselves in a fierce battle.
Just when everyone was feeling overwhelmed, Little 9 suddenly shouted, "Master, this is an inevitable twist in the hard mode storyline. Only by defeating it and weakening the power of its resentment can we purify it again!"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao immediately adjusted his tactics.
She instructed the White Tiger and Vermilion Bird to focus their attacks on the Eagle-Tiger Monster's limbs, attempting to incapacitate it.
The Azure Dragon then used its dragon breath to bind the Eagle-Tiger Monster's body, restricting its movements;
Xuanwu continuously cast defensive spells to protect everyone from the eagle-tiger monster's attacks.
With everyone working together, the Eagle-Tiger Monster was finally defeated.
It lay on the ground, still struggling. Although the resentment emanating from it had lessened somewhat, it remained tenacious.
Yuan Bao dared not delay and immediately cast the purification spell again.
This time, the four divine beasts cooperated even more seamlessly, and after a long and arduous purification process, the resentment within the Eagle-Tiger Monster was finally completely eradicated.
It slowly opened its eyes, its gaze filled with exhaustion and gratitude. It let out a weak growl at Yuan Bao, then quietly lay down on the ground and returned to normal.
Yuan Bao let out a long sigh and slumped to the ground.
With the combined efforts of Yuan Bao and the four divine beasts, the Eagle-Tiger Monster was finally purified.
When the last wisp of stubborn resentment was completely eliminated, the eagle-tiger monster's previously frantic and writhing body gradually calmed down.
Its heavy breathing gradually became even, and the violent aura emanating from its body completely dissipated.
Slowly opening its eyes, the madness and chaos in the Eagle-Tiger Monster's eyes were gone, replaced by clarity and gentleness.
It weakly propped itself up and let out a low growl towards Yuan Bao. The sound was no longer aggressive, but rather filled with deep gratitude.
It slowly walked to Yuan Bao's side, gently nuzzled her arm, and then quietly lay down beside her, as if expressing its relief at surviving the ordeal.
Little 9 chimed in at the opportune moment: "My lord, in hard mode, this twist and turn, though extremely dangerous, is also part of the predetermined plot."
"You and the four divine beasts dealt with the situation perfectly, successfully rewriting the fate of the Eagle-Tiger Monster. The task of restoring normal security to the border of the River of Oblivion will surely be completed smoothly as well."
Yuan Bao looked at the now-normal Eagle Tiger Monster, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.