Chapter 1161 The True Form of the Black Viper!

No one dared to be the first to stick their neck out, let alone say another word, for fear that they would be the next ones to be slapped.

General Black Viper paid no attention to the silent officers, as if he had merely swatted away an annoying fly.

He slowly turned his pale golden vertical pupils, his gaze passing over the generals and landing on You Ruo and Xie Purou not far away.

The two young girls stood tall and straight, showing no sign of panic even when surrounded by hundreds of generals.

They possess stunning beauty that would amaze the world, with skin as white as snow and features as exquisite as a painting.

But General Black Viper's gaze did not linger on their appearances at all, nor did it move him in the slightest.

His icy gaze instantly locked onto the armor worn by the two men.

The armor was exquisitely designed with smooth lines. The dark blue armor shone with a faint luster, like the sea under the moon, reflecting a soft yet resilient halo in the sunlight!

Xie Purou's armor was red, with a surface that seemed to have fine, flowing light. Upon closer inspection, one could also see intricate and mysterious patterns carved along the edges of the armor!

General Black Viper felt a chill run down his spine. Even with his peak Hunyuan Divine Emperor strength, he couldn't see through the details of these two suits of armor.

He could even faintly sense an extremely powerful energy fluctuation emanating from the armor.

The fluctuation carried an ancient and majestic aura, which subconsciously alerted him, and a chill ran down his spine.

"interesting."

General Black Viper thought to himself, his eyes becoming even sharper.

"Their strength is clearly far inferior to that of the late-stage Hunyuan Divine Emperor, yet they were able to kill our generals. Now it seems that it is all thanks to these two suits of armor that amplified their combat power."

"To openly cause trouble in the City of Ashes, and to wear such extraordinary armor... this is probably not a coincidence; it's highly likely they're deliberately looking for trouble!!!"

He had already made up his mind, and his gaze toward the two girls held a hint of scrutiny and murderous intent.

He frowned slightly, a deep thought flashing in his eyes.

The demeanor of these two women could not have been cultivated by ordinary forces. The composure and hidden sharpness between their brows were clearly the mark of a powerful and influential family.

Perhaps the power behind them is no less intimidating than that of the City of Ashes!

As the thought crossed my mind, a chill crept up the back of my neck.

What's even more terrifying is that these two people might come from a terrifying family with deep-rooted ties and vested interests with the Shangguan family!

The Shangguan family is indeed powerful, renowned throughout the territory of the Wuxiang Divine Kingdom, with many members holding important positions in the imperial court, and their influence is deeply entrenched.

How vast is the Kingdom of the Formless Gods?

The territory was so vast that it seemed to stretch to the horizon, the court was as intricate as a spider web, the composition of positions, both large and small, was chaotic and intertwined, and various forces were surging beneath the surface.

Within the Divine Kingdom, there are quite a few powerful families whose strength is no less than that of the Shangguan family, and some even have a stronger foundation, subtly surpassing the Shangguan family.

In the imperial court, it was not uncommon for forces to disagree with the Shangguan family on political matters and to have constant conflicts of interest.

Although they weren't exactly irreconcilable political enemies, they were constantly at odds and neither would give an inch.

He silently counted in his mind that, to his knowledge, there were as many as ten such families!

Therefore, he could almost conclude that the two women's backers must be powerful forces whose strength was comparable to that of the Shangguan family and who had conflicts of interest with the Shangguan family!

But he showed no fear on his face; instead, a cold, sharp smile appeared on his lips.

If the forces have conflicting interests, they are evenly matched, and neither can do anything to the other!

Moreover, since the other party took the initiative to provoke us, wouldn't it be a disgrace to the Shangguan family to let things go just because we are afraid of their background?

A cold glint flashed in General Black Viper's eyes. Without uttering a single unnecessary word, his black scaly tail suddenly tensed, the scales rubbing together with a piercing "whoosh" sound. Then, like a cannonball, it lashed out fiercely at You Ruo!

The black scale tail suddenly swelled in mid-air, its original length of only a few feet instantly extending into a colossal black pillar that shot into the sky, forcefully obscuring the entire sky and plunging the world into darkness.

Its tail is covered with layers of fine black scales that reflect a cold, piercing light that sends chills down your spine.

This strike was powerful and heavy, containing a terrifying force that even the space itself could hardly withstand.

The surrounding air was instantly compressed and exploded, and invisible ripples spread out in circles.

The space itself shook and distorted violently, like a lake being swept by a gale, or a glass mirror about to shatter, covered with fine cracks, as if it would collapse into countless fragments at any moment!

Although its tail is as thick as a mountain peak, blocking out the sky and the sun, its speed is beyond imagination, so fast that it breaks through the limits of vision.

In the blink of an eye, the colossal tail, carrying the power to destroy the world, was already right in front of You Ruo. The intense, pungent wind, mixed with the metallic chill of the scales, rushed towards her, almost freezing her breath!

Although You Ruo, clad in blue armor, had her combat power amplified several times over thanks to the armor, her strength was still somewhat inferior when facing a powerhouse at the peak of the Hunyuan Divine Emperor realm.

When the light before her was completely swallowed up and boundless blackness enveloped her, You Ruo's heart sank, and she instantly realized that something was wrong.

She instinctively tried to dodge the unstoppable attack by turning to the side, but her body reacted a beat too slowly, feeling as heavy as if it were filled with lead.

What horrified her even more was that, in that instant, an invisible force bound her limbs and bones like shackles, and the surrounding space seemed to be completely frozen.

She was frozen in place; her mind could still work at a rapid pace, but her body was completely unable to move!

The divine power within his body was like a frozen river, completely unmovable. His divine soul power was also firmly imprisoned, unable to even create a ripple.

This is the absolute gap in strength!

This is a gap that cannot be easily bridged by a single piece of armor!

Of course, this is also because Ye Chen did not forge higher-level armor for them.

As their master, Ye Chen hoped that they could hone themselves in fierce battles rather than simply relying on external resources to fight against powerful enemies.

If one relies solely on external aids and neglects one's own cultivation, even with exceptional talent, one's future achievements will ultimately be limited, making it difficult to reach the pinnacle of martial arts.

If Ye Chen were willing, he could forge Chaos Saint Emperor-level armor for them, allowing them to not only unleash combat power comparable to the first level of Saint Emperor, but also steadily withstand the impact of Saint Emperor-level power.

At that time, even if they are only at the mid-stage of the God King realm, wearing such armor would be enough to annihilate all the generals and commanders here!

Before her thoughts could even process it, the incredibly thick, black-scaled tail, carrying immense power, slammed into You Ruo's chest!

“BOOM!!!!”

The deafening roar was like a thunderclap, and terrifying power exploded on You Ruo's body. The full-force attack of the peak Hunyuan Divine Emperor was powerful enough to destroy the heavens and the earth!

If it were solely based on You Ruo's own strength, this attack would have been enough to shatter her to pieces, leaving her with no chance of survival.

Fortunately, at the very moment the attack was unleashed, her dark blue armor suddenly burst forth with a dazzling, intense light, like a ignited dark blue gemstone.

A dazzling halo instantly spread out, protecting her firmly within it.

Another deafening roar shook the universe. Enveloped in blue light, You Ruo was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing through dozens of towering peaks thousands of miles away.

Those mountains were all towering, incredibly hard stone mountains, but under her impact, they were like fragile tofu, instantly crumbling and shattering, with smoke and dust rising into the sky, turning into a gray fog that blotted out the sun, and the broken stones flying everywhere like a meteor shower!

Everyone present craned their necks, their eyes fixed on the direction where You Ruo finally fell, their eyes filled with shock and curiosity.

Having taken such a devastating blow from General Black Viper, that seemingly delicate girl must have been shattered to pieces, right?

Countless gazes converged on the chaotic pile of rocks. The air was thick with the smell of dust from the rubble, and all was deathly silent except for the howling of the wind.

However, the next moment, a dazzling blue light suddenly burst out from the pile of rocks!

"Snap—!"

Countless stones shattered into dust under the impact of the blue light, shooting into the sky. A slender figure enveloped in blue light soared into the sky like a phoenix rising from the ashes!

You Ruo hovered in mid-air, her chest heaving violently as she gasped for breath. The hair on her forehead was soaked with sweat and clung tightly to her smooth brow.

Clearly, the impact of that attack had caused her blood and qi to surge.

However, thanks to the armor's strong protection, she did not suffer any real harm, only her breathing was slightly disordered.

She was surrounded by a light mist, her fair and delicate feet treading on a phantom ocean. Her clothes fluttered in the wind, and although her face was slightly pale, she showed no signs of being disheveled or injured.

Seeing that she was unharmed after such a terrifying blow, everyone present was dumbfounded, their faces filled with disbelief.

General Black Viper's strength far surpasses that of ordinary generals; his attacks are always swift and merciless.

But this girl actually withstood it all, which just shows how ridiculously strong her armor was!

"She's still alive? No, she's completely unharmed?!"

Someone gasped in shock, their voice filled with disbelief.

"What is the origin of that armor? It can actually withstand the full force of a peak Primordial God Emperor. Isn't that just too heaven-defying?!"

"Could it be... armor at the level of a Chaos Saint Emperor? Otherwise, how could it possess such terrifying protective power?!"

The crowd buzzed with discussion, gasps and exclamations rising and falling, their gazes toward You Ruo filled with awe and apprehension.

The generals of Ash City stood at a distance, their tense bodies stiffening instantly when they saw You Ruo soar into the sky, their pupils shrinking to the size of pinpoints!

Their hands tightened unconsciously around their weapons, but they didn't show much shock or surprise.

After all, they had already personally experienced the extraordinary nature of those two suits of armor when they fought against Xie Purou and You Ruo.

The blade left only a shallow mark when it struck the armor, and the magical power it struck was easily deflected by the armor's aura. Its sturdiness far exceeded that of ordinary battle armor.

Seeing that General Black Viper's all-out attack had failed to seriously injure or kill You Ruo, many generals secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and a relieved smile involuntarily appeared on their lips.

Someone secretly glanced at their companion, their eyes carrying a hint of "I knew it."

This finally proves that their inability to defeat You Ruo during their siege was not due to their own incompetence, but rather because the enemy's armor was too incredibly strong!

General Black Viper hovered in mid-air, his pale golden vertical pupils fixed on the blue figure, the coldness deep in his pupils growing stronger, almost solidifying into a tangible form.

He flicked his tongue in and out twice quickly, and as his tongue brushed against his lower lip, he was filled with surprise and doubt.

The armor's sturdiness far exceeded his expectations.

Such exquisite refining techniques could not have been accomplished by ordinary craftsmen; they must have come from the hands of a master!

"No matter your origins, none of you will be able to leave Ashes City today, let alone leave this realm!!!"

The icy voice was like the biting wind of the coldest days of winter, making one's heart tighten.

Before he finished speaking, General Black Viper's body began to change drastically!

His arms expanded at a visible speed, and the black armor that originally covered his body slowly melted into his skin like wax, revealing his body covered with fine scales.

Its tail grew longer and thicker, its scales layered upon each other, and the bony spikes at the end gleamed with a cold light. Each swing of its tail brought with it a sharp whooshing sound.

In just a few breaths, he completely revealed his true form!

This is an upright, humanoid snake demon!

Its entire body was covered in glossy black snake scales, which reflected a cold, hard luster in the sunlight, like the most sophisticated black iron armor.

The scales on its neck bulged slightly, rising and falling with its breath.

Its legs still retained the outline of a human, but were covered with the same black scales, and its toes were sharp as claws, leaving tiny cracks in the void with a light step.

General Black Viper flicked its forked tongue, its pale golden vertical pupils sweeping over You Ruo and Xie Purou, its gaze filled with murderous intent.

The immortal power within his body flowed rapidly through his meridians like a surging river, and with each cycle, his aura grew stronger.

At first, it was just like a passing storm, but it gradually turned into a towering wave, with invisible pressure spreading in all directions, making the air thick and sticky!

The surrounding generals' expressions changed drastically, and they all retreated. Even from a distance of dozens of feet, they could still feel the suffocating aura emanating from that force.

Especially those powerful beings in the early stages of the Primordial God Realm, couldn't help but tremble, an overwhelming fear welling up in their hearts.

They knew all too well what this momentum meant: General Black Viper, this is serious!

"I never expected that General Black Viper would be forced to take things so seriously by two women who are only at the mid-stage of the God King realm!"

A general swallowed hard, his voice trembling slightly, his eyes fixed on the humanoid snake demon in the arena.