Chapter 577: 现场教学

While the Giant Spirit Law's power itself isn't necessarily terrifying, the harm it inflicts on those it imprisons is unimaginable. Simply put, it forcefully extracts the life essence from the sealed individual, attaching it to the surface of the formation. This essence is then directly utilized within the formation's offensive and defensive capabilities against external forces.

In other words, Long Kun was currently using his own bloodline essence to form this array. If Xu Yang and his two companions were to forcibly destroy the array, it would obliterate Long Kun's very life source! Once lost, it could never be replenished. Given Xu Yang and his companions' current strength, even a slight misstep could cost Long Kun half his life.

“What should we do, Boss? We're not proficient with this Giant Spirit array, and we can't destroy it directly. Does this mean we're stuck here, perpetually restrained by the Giant Spirit lineage?” Ling Yao couldn't help but retort. She wanted to rescue Long Kun more than anyone, but at that moment, she truly couldn't conceive of a better solution.

“Don't worry. Ling Yun, lend me your crystal staff!”

Shi Ling Yun handed the staff to Xu Yang without hesitation. The moment Xu Yang held it, a warm, cool sensation surged up his arm and into his soul world.

Angel Power!

Xu Yang's Angel Heart resonated with the angel's skull like never before! At the same moment, terrifying spiritual power was unleashed to its full extent. Long Kun, who had been in a daze, seemed to be instantly soothed by this external angelic spiritual energy, calming his agitated emotions.

“Long Kun, try your best to retract the essence you've released. Don't let this array drain you completely!”

“Understood, Boss!”

With both sides cooperating, Xu Yang utilized the power of his angelic lineage. The incredibly gentle angelic light he emitted swiftly enveloped the array from above, genuinely softening its intensity to a certain degree.

“My heavens… Angelic power is truly astonishing! It possesses such unique capabilities? Boss, you're remarkable!”

Xu Yang let out a helpless sigh. He then gradually guided the leaking life essence back into Long Kun's body before finally shattering the array with a single palm strike, completely freeing Long Kun.

“Boss, I was so scared…” Long Kun, relieved as if completely drained, spoke in a hushed, weak voice. Xu Yang, however, remained calm as he returned the staff to Shi Ling Yun.

“I've used angelic power to unlock an additional function for you. From now on, whenever you infuse spiritual energy into the staff, you'll feel an angelic aura that will also amplify your spiritual power. Simply wield it as you wish.” In fact, Xu Yang had unreservedly used the angelic power from his own soul world to cleanse and empower the divine artifact for Shi Ling Yun, fully activating the unique, previously dormant potential of the angelic skull within it.

Upon receiving the divine staff again, Shi Ling Yun finally understood that Xu Yang had once more provided him with immense assistance. Naturally, as comrades and brothers who shared life and death in the same camp, there was no need for the team to voice their gratitude to each other. As long as the sentiment existed in their hearts, everything went unsaid.

“Heh, just as I suspected, you must have gained significant rewards coming here from Kars. I'd long heard that Kars possessed a top-tier psychic artifact; I never imagined it would truly fall into your hands!”

Finally, the mountain cave above their heads shattered with a roar, and a brilliant celestial light pierced through the opening. There, they beheld the true form of the Giant Spirit Archdemon, flanked by over a dozen deep black, nightmare-like Giant Spirit warriors. Each warrior exuded an incredibly cold and bone-chilling aura of slaughter, clearly indicating they were all first-rate, peerless powerhouses.

“Heh, since you already know, there's no need for us to hide anything from you. Yes, we did take this staff from that individual. What are you going to do about it?”

The Giant Spirit general smirked chillingly, “It's simple: drain this beautiful girl's life essence, then naturally inherit her right to use this staff. That's all.”

Xu Yang chuckled noncommittally. “Your idea is pleasant, but reality is destined to be harsh. This will be the last chance I offer you and your kin. If you leave now, we'll go our separate ways, and your position as the Giant Spirit Overlord among the Seven Epic Ancient Demons will remain secure. However, if you remain stubborn and choose to attack us, then I regret to say, only one outcome awaits you: annihilation!”

Rumble!

Xu Yang's feet suddenly shook. He began to actively unleash the crushing pressure of his domain, sending terrifying sound waves rippling and roaring in all directions, threatening to utterly bury everything within the battle zone.

“I tell you, your power alone is utterly insufficient to move me in the slightest. You might as well include those few insignificant followers of yours!”

The Giant Spirit Archdemon possessed immense self-confidence. Unfortunately, in the very next instant, Xu Yang's form vanished, only to reappear hovering directly above the Archdemon's head.

“Raise your head.”

The Giant Spirit Archdemon instinctively shivered, then stiffly raised its head. Only then did it see a colossal foot, easily fifty yards wide, descending from above. Xu Yang's immense sole landed squarely on the Archdemon's face, crushing him down like a ball.

“Hahahaha, this idiot! I knew he was about to get thoroughly thrashed by our boss. How ridiculous! He lacks sufficient strength yet still enjoys showing off, ultimately just digging his own grave!”

Below, Long Kun and his two companions enthusiastically cheered, calmly watching Xu Yang and the Archdemon engage in their peak duel in the void. The sounds of battle intensified, with overwhelming explosions of power echoing repeatedly. Soon, the commotion attracted attention from all directions.

“Damn it… it seems we couldn't avoid stirring up trouble! I'm not familiar with this place, so there were some oversights after all.”

Xu Yang, a master tactician, always strove for perfection in his strategies. However, he hadn't anticipated the sheer ferocity of the Giant Spirit Archdemon's power, nor that the ensuing commotion would far exceed his expectations, inadvertently drawing even more trouble.

Rumble!

The Asura Divine Sword cleaved down from above, striking the Giant Spirit Archdemon's massive arm. Although the creature blocked eighty percent of the force, a deep, bloody gash was still carved into the surface of its arm!

“Heh, it's been years. You're the only opponent capable of wounding my physical form. Boy, you are truly strong!”

Xu Yang gave a noncommittal cold snort. “Whether I'm strong or not is not for you to judge. Your only task is to prepare yourself, because your time is almost up!”

Clang!

Boss Xu Yang's aura solidified. He raised the Asura Divine Sword high, and behind him, the Crescent Moon Totem slowly ascended. The Moon Shadow Asura form had finally been activated!

“This… this aura… is it truly his power?”