Chapter 601: Closing the Gate to Beat the Dog

"Heh heh, your old bones are probably past their prime. I've brought some little ones to boost your morale, so why don't you thank your great-grandpa?" Long Kun continued his verbal barrage, taunting the Bone King before him. There was no doubt that this giant would never submit like Xu Yang and his three companions; he merely cast a cold glance around.

"I told you to scram, or don't blame me if I make the first move!"

It was clear that despite his formidable facade, the Bone King was internally panicking. Such emotional fluctuations could not escape the perception of Xu Yang and his group.

Deep down, the Bone King knew his greatest weakness, a weakness even others in his own clan were unaware of. In a place like the Valley of Malevolent Spirits, no one would easily expose their ultimate trump card; so-called allies were merely stepping stones to greater power.

Unfortunately, his biggest vulnerability was precisely in the hands of the Sword Spirit of the King's Blade, becoming a crucial leverage point in Xu Yang and his team's strategy.

The Bone King was indeed growing more anxious, yet the current situation showed no fundamental change. The giant scorpions, trapped by Xu Yang's earth magic in the center of the battlefield, couldn't get in or out and were completely stifled within the circular several-hundred-meter area. The Bone King's massive body also couldn't move widely in a short time, creating a scene of complete gridlock.

"Boss, it's time to make a move. I'm getting a bit tired. Let's finish this fight quickly and find a place to rest," Long Kun urged impatiently. This further stripped the Bone King of any dignity. The formidable leader of the vassal group now seemed like meat on the chopping block for Xu Yang and his three companions, while he himself could do nothing but calmly wait for an opportunity.

"Alright, let's act immediately and give this foul-smelling Bone King a good cleaning."

Xu Yang smirked coldly. Behind him, the three simultaneously made their move. Ling Yao was the first to attack, his Heavenly Sword's power manifesting once more. With a sweeping slash, powerful frost energy rapidly covered the area, freezing the creatures in an instant.

Meanwhile, the well-prepared Long Kun also soared into the sky at the same moment, coordinating with Ling Yao's successful strike, and unleashed incredibly potent Phoenix Flames.

The two extreme forces, ice and fire, erupted fiercely in the central circular battlefield, creating an incredibly terrifying spiritual deterrent. In just one encounter, vast numbers of serpents, insects, rats, and ants succumbed to the onslaught of this raging power. Their bloodlines burst forth, rapidly spreading across the entire circular battlefield, severely covering the colossal Bone King in blood energy.

In an instant, the regional battlefield had transformed into a pool of venomous blood. The Bone King, now fully transformed into a state of war, unleashed his immense power. With a light stomp, he attempted to clear away more of the venomous blood rapidly approaching him.

However, he quickly realized that although the ice and fire energies had completely left Long Kun and Ling Yao's bodies, they continued to converge towards the central area under their spiritual control, repeatedly applying immense pressure to the trapped Bone King.

"You big lug, there's no need to struggle anymore. To tell you the truth, this was our encirclement plan all along. While your body of steel and bone is formidable, it's most vulnerable to this potent poison element. This is your only weakness, and soon I'll show you what you've never seen before."

Xu Yang's cold voice resonated like a judge of all in the battlefield. He ascended into the air, and the Asura Divine Sword in his hand once again radiated brilliant light. In the next moment, a powerful sword energy cleaved down from above, directly targeting the Bone King's position, with formidable sword energy continuously emanating from the center of its skull.

The Bone King had limited mobility and an extremely large body, making him an exceptionally clear target. There was no way Xu Yang would miss.

*Rumble!* A terrifying explosion of attack erupted instantly. The Bone King desperately wanted to move, but he found it was the hardest thing to achieve in his world. Every path he tried to take was completely blocked by Xu Yang's incredibly powerful sword energy. The only small area left to him was the core location where the endless venomous blood had spread.

In just an instant, vast amounts of venomous blood surged forth, forming a pool of poison that completely enveloped the Bone King's evolved body, submerging every inch of his bones and muscles in the sanguineous fluid.

It was important to note that while these giant scorpions weren't considered worthy species to survive in the Valley of Malevolent Spirits, they were nonetheless life forms born in that place, possessing toxins and corrosive bloodlines far superior to the miscellaneous snakes, insects, rats, and ants found outside. Their bloodline power was fresh and potent, and its corrosive effects were unimaginable.

Coupled with Ling Yao and Long Kun's continuous positive guidance through their spiritual energy, and Shi Lingyun's amplification of their attributes, the lethality of this pool of venomous blood was far greater than the few sword energies released by Xu Yang. It was also the only fatal factor that could drive the Bone King before them into utter despair, both physically and mentally.

"Hahahaha, you big brute, hurry up and kneel down and call me 'Great-Grandpa'! I might consider giving you a way out. Otherwise, just wait to be dissolved into nothingness in this pool!"

Long Kun stood proudly in the void, gazing down at the Bone King on the battlefield with the most arrogant expression. No trace of the Bone King's former pride remained on his face. At this moment, the Bone King resembled a criminal facing judgment from fate. He had lost his instinct to resist, and thus, curled up in utter despair, he groaned endlessly on the battlefield.

The potent poison element rapidly took effect, inflicting agonizing corrosion upon the Bone King and making him truly understand what it meant to wish for death.

"You human bastards, how dare you play such tricks on me! I'll cripple all of you!"

The Sword Spirit of the King's Blade smirked coldly: "Back then, I coincidentally used the sword body, which had slayed highly venomous creatures, to pierce the skull of that bone dragon. Unexpectedly, it shattered its cranial defense limit, which gave me this combat experience. Your original strength was enough to contend with Xu Yang and his three companions for a while, but unfortunately, you met me. Now, you will be utterly worthless."

The Sword Spirit's words utterly shattered the Bone King's last hope of turning the tide. The Bone King knew well that he was in distress, and the elemental envoys around him were completely unreliable. Xu Yang and his three companions were also top human experts with unique skills. They hadn't even fought seriously from the start, yet they had pushed him into this desperate situation. Once they decided it was time to end the battle, his own life would swiftly meet its demise.