Systemless Villain

213  Ling Han Vs Tao Tie

Both Tao Tie and Ling Han charged towards each other. The thunderous roar from Tao Tie created a palpable sense of threat, but Ling Han's expression remained void of fear.

As they neared, Ling Han delivered a powerful strike to Tao Tie's head.

**THUMP!**

The resounding impact echoed through the space, showcasing the genuine might of a peak golden core cultivator.

However, disbelief gripped everyone as Ling Han's punch appeared to have no effect on Tao Tie.

A perplexed expression crossed Ling Han's face.

"RAAARGH!" Tao Tie immediately responded with a fierce roar, attempting to sink its teeth into him.

With swift agility, Ling Han dodged by leaping into the air. His fists were veiled in a crimson aura, adorned with intricate ancient Chinese characters.

In relentless pursuit, Tao Tie leaped as well, jaws gaping wide to showcase its menacing fangs. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novelenglish.net . Firᴇ(.)nᴇt

Undeterred, Ling Han fearlessly unleashed a powerful punch as they faced each other.

BANG!

A formidable punch, accompanied by crimson lightning and minute ancient Chinese characters, struck Tao Tie's head, sending it hurtling to the ground. The impact resonated, causing vibrations to ripple through the room.

Unyielding, Ling Han, now with both arms draped in ancient Chinese characters and a crimson aura, soared towards Tao Tie, initiating a relentless assault.

A barrage of punches rained down on Tao Tie. Ling Han's meticulously honed physique granted him an agility and strength that surpassed an ordinary golden core realm cultivator.

BANG!

BANG!

BANG!

BANG!

Ling Han's assault persisted, with Tao Tie enduring a relentless onslaught of attacks fueled by the power of his martial spirit - Zhong Kui.

Amidst the relentless onslaught, the mysterious man uttered a single word, "Strength."

With that feeble utterance, Tao Tie's eyes immediately intensified to a brighter shade of red. "RAAAAAAARGH!" It roared, hurling Ling Han away until he crashed into the dungeon wall.

The impact left a formidable crack, showcasing the strength of the collision.

Yet, it didn't inflict significant harm upon Ling Han. He landed gracefully on the ground, his gaze fixed with a solemn determination on Tao Tie, which now loomed larger with a horrifying aura enveloping its body.

The ominous aura permeated the room, affecting not only Ling Han but everyone present.

Long Tian's countenance turned serious. "I can't utilize my strength due to that aura," he admitted earnestly.

Mo Yuegang acknowledged, "The negative energy from Tao Tie can neutralize cultivation foundations. With that advantage, it could easily kill us. Fortunately, Ling Han is here," Mo Yuegang said, his tone solemn. Mo Yuegang stated, his tone filled with genuine concern.

Long Tian responded with a solemn nod. In the current situation, he felt helpless, relying on Ling Han's ability to overcome Tao Tie.

Meanwhile, Li Yue'er appeared perplexed. She sensed nothing; Tao Tie's aura had no impact on her or her cultivation. Nevertheless, she maintained a thoughtful silence.

In the midst of the ongoing battle, Tao Tie, with its radiant red eyes, emitted a thunderous roar and lunged at Ling Han with deadly speed. Ling Han agilely dodged, swaying his body to evade Tao Tie's claw attacks and swiftly creating considerable distance.

Ling Han then raised his hands high, and gradually, a sword materialized in his grip—a sword radiating a bluish light adorned with intricate inscriptions.

With a decisive swing of the sword into a poised stance, he declared, "Now, let's get to the real fight!"

"GRRRRRR!" Tao Tie growling, seemingly incited by Ling Han's words.

In response, it charged ferociously towards Ling Han, initiating an intense battle.

Ling Han unleashed a series of precise and lethal sword attacks, while Tao Tie countered with powerful claw strikes.

The air resonated with the sounds of "Slash!" and "Claw!" as the battle unfolded, creating a breathtaking spectacle between a peak golden core cultivator and a mythical creature.

The clash continued, with both parties exhibiting their ruthless prowess.

At a pivotal moment, Tao Tie leaped into the air, hovering as it opened its mouth wide, gathering dark energy within.

As the energy coalesced into a perfect sphere, Tao Tie hurled the concentrated energy ball towards Ling Han.

Undaunted, Ling Han fearlessly sprinted towards the energy ball. With impeccable precision, he slashed the energy ball using his mystical sword, causing it to disperse, and absorbing its energy into the sword.

With a piercing gaze, Ling Han swung the sword through the air towards Tao Tie, creating a crescent-shaped sword strike that moved at incredible speed.

Tao Tie was unable to evade swiftly enough, resulting in the sword making contact and leaving a deep gash on its body. It crashed to the ground with its tongue hanging out.

Witnessing this, Long Tian and the others were amazed. They had never witnessed a battle so intense.

The mysterious man slightly widened his eyes, not anticipating Ling Han to possess the strength to endure and even corner Tao Tie.

Yet, he wasn't excessively disappointed in Tao Tie. Calmly, he uttered, "Fury."

As those words concluded, Tao Tie twitched, rapidly rising with the sword gash slowly regenerating.

However, out of the blue, Ling Han materialized in front of it.

"Like hell I'll let you transform again!" he declared harshly.

With the mystical sword tightly grasped in his hand, he thrust it directly into Tao Tie's eye.

Stab!

An echoing sound of the stab reverberated, causing Tao Tie to roar loudly and struggle. Ling Han, however, persisted in thrusting deeper, refusing to waver.

He didn't merely stab with his sword but also emitted a blue aura accompanied by ancient Chinese characters, akin to a virus that flowing through blood vessel.

With each forceful thrust, he sensed Tao Tie's flesh becoming remarkably resilient.

"RAAAAAAAAWRGH!" Tao Tie roared thunderously, much louder than before, emanating a red aura that propelled Ling Han backward, crashing into the dungeon wall with the sword still embedded in Tao Tie's eye.

Now, Tao Tie underwent a drastic transformation in appearance. Its tail multiplied into three, its body also doubling in size and its horns and fangs assumed a more menacing form.

Surprise painted everyone's expressions. Long Tian, unable to contain his worry, voiced, "Is Uncle Ling have a chance to win?"

Mo Yuegang shook his head, "I don't know. Facing Tao Tie, a mythical creature, seems like an impossible task," he admitted.

Long Tian's expression shifted to seriousness; Ling Han had become like family to him, and the thought of losing him was unbearable. Nonetheless, he held confidence that Ling Han would emerge victorious.

On the other side, Ling Han wore a grave expression. Despite his intervention, Tao Tie could still transform. He raised his hand again, and the mystical sword slowly materialized in his grasp. However, abruptly, his eyes widened as he witnessed Tao Tie swiftly darting towards him.

With brutal force, Tao Tie clawed at him. He quickly blocked the claws, producing a resounding "CLANK!" that echoed in the air.

Yet, he was compelled to step back a few paces with two claw wounds on his body, blood flowing from them.

And it didn't end there; Tao Tie lunged again, showering him with various claw attacks. Ling Han struggled to block each attack, creating a repetitive "Clank!" sound.

The battle raged on with Tao Tie, armed with its newfound strength.

At this critical moment, Ling Han lost his defensive stance, creating ample space for Tao Tie to strike.

Seizing the opportunity, Tao Tie opened its mouth, ready to devour Ling Han.

Yet, suddenly, it was compelled to step back a few paces, seemingly distressed by the radiant golden light emanating from afar.

Ling Han's expression was filled with surprise, mirroring the astonishment on Long Tian's and Mo Yuegang's faces.

The source of the luminance was Li Yue'er, employing her martial spirit, the World Tree. A colossal tree manifested, each of its leaves emitting a radiant golden glow.

"Yue'er, you..." Long Tian's voice trailled off, unable to believe that Li Yue'er could wield her power amidst the negative aura of Tao Tie.

Li Yue'er smiled, "I don't know why that aura didn't affect me," she said.

Long Tian remained utterly silent, and even Mo Yuegang was perplexed about what to say.

On the other hand, the mysterious man appeared slightly wide-eyed, seemingly taken aback by Li Yue'er's martial spirit. His expression then shifted somewhat gloomy, understanding the significance.

Meanwhile, Ling Han breathed a sigh of relief. It was indeed a perilous moment when he lost his defensive posture. But now, the tide had turned, especially as he observed Tao Tie seemingly retreating from the light.

With renewed determination, he discarded his upper garment, unveiling his muscular body adorned with fresh claw wounds.

In the ensuing moments, his body gradually became enveloped in ancient Chinese characters, accompanied by a crimson aura.

Endowed with his martial spirit, he possessed the ability to resist demonic and evil spirit energy, coupled with a natural aptitude to confront demons and evil spirits.

Tao Tie, witnessing Ling Han's transformation, could only groan with hatred, refraining from approaching due to the brilliance emanating from Li Yue'er's martial spirit.

On the contrary, Ling Han completed his transformation, with ancient Chinese characters now fully adorning his body like intricate tattoos.

His cold gaze fixated on Tao Tie, "Now, let's end this!" he declared.