I Have a Golden Crow-Chapter 557 - 404 Victory! Defeat?_2

It might seem like quite a distance, but for a Desolate Silver Lynx of this size, it’s nothing more than a "gap."

It’s important to note, once the Chi Bear Charge Demon Skill is unleashed, the caster loses control as well.

As a result, Hongye, who had been bumped to the edge of the earthen block, shot out at an oblique angle.

The Desolate Silver Lynx was immediately slammed downward at a slant.

With two dull "thud, thud" sounds, the earthen block exploded!

The Desolate Silver Lynx and Hongye, one up and one down, crashed into the second earthen cube, their bodies slightly embedded within it.

"My turn!" The Desolate Silver Lynx finally broke free, her long tail whipping out fiercely!

The six-meter-long silver tail instantly shattered the first earthen block and, losing no momentum, lashed straight at Hongye above.

Cold Jade·Gallows Tail!

"Pa!"

The sheer force behind this Gallows Tail strike made everyone shudder in fear.

Hongye’s body was already partially embedded in the block. With this strike, Hongye was smacked straight into the chunk, trapped within!

Here’s where a little detail comes in.

Triple Earth City is a powerful Defense Skill, so why could Demon Skill·Gallows Tail shatter the first block but not the second?

Because Triple Earth City is controlled by the Twin Desolate Lynx.

The first earthen block was left loose so the Desolate Silver Lynx’s long tail could sweep unimpeded.

The second block remained solid so that, when the tail came through, it would inflict even more damage on Hongye!

The two Silver Cats cooperated with uncanny fluency—or, well... maybe "cooperation" isn’t quite right, since the Twin Desolate Lynx are both controlled by the Desolate Silver Lynx herself.

Battles between Demon Generals are full of nuance; how much an observer can learn from this depends on their own luck and insight.

"Miao!" The Desolate Silver Lynx, furious beyond measure, let out a wild roar as an earthen sphere rapidly formed in front of her face.

One Gallows Tail clearly wasn’t enough to vent her rage—a follow-up Earth Cannon Heavy Strike was gathering!

But Chi Bear, wedged deep within the earthen block, was in no hurry—just turned her head slightly.

Even though Hongye was on the receiving end, her bear-eyes glinted in silent mockery.

From start to finish, Hongye hadn’t suffered a single scratch.

Long before the Gallows Tail swept in, Hongye had already draped a Bamboo Leaf Cloak around herself!

"Miao!!!" Sensing the emotion in the corner of Hongye’s eye, the Desolate Silver Lynx’s fur bristled in rage!

The Earth Cannon Heavy Strike gathering before her grew even bigger and denser.

And in that instant, Hongye blew up too!

"Bang!"

Tiny Hongye, her figure suddenly exploded in size!

The earthen cube with a four-meter edge was nowhere near enough to contain Hongye’s massive form.

A giant Chi Bear, seven meters tall, now stood revealed!

The Desolate Silver Lynx’s pupils contracted: !!!

The cheering crowd backed away, arms raised protectively before them.

Amidst the swirling dust and debris, even flying stones rattled the spectators’ Battle Robes.

"Woooo~" Hongye let loose a bear’s roar to the heavens, utterly unfazed by the gathering Earth Cannon; she gripped her giant club and smashed it down!

The Desolate Silver Lynx dodged hard to the right, evading with lightning speed.

The land split open under the Bamboo Stick, leaving a deep furrow; the mountain earth fractured!

What no one expected was that as Hongye lifted the Bamboo Stick, Chi Bears began crawling out of the deep rift?

Demon Skill·Wood and Fire Chi!

Each one nearly 1.8 meters tall, bearing the stature of a Celestial Level·Peak Stage Chi Bear, all madly sprang from the trenches and charged at the Desolate Silver Lynx!

"Eeeng!"

"Eeeng~~~" The Chi Bear army was packed tight, countless, rushing the silver beast like suicide squads.

Especially the lead Chi Bear—it seemed alive, brimming with Spirit.

It kept roaring, rallying the soldiers behind, charging forward in great bounds.

"Wooo~!"

Brothers, follow me!

I’ll lead the charge!

"Seeking death." The Desolate Silver Lynx’s gaze sharpened as she slapped a paw to the ground, cracks radiated forth, striking at the front ranks.

"Boom boom boom!"

As the cracks snaked under the Chi Bears’ paws, thick Earth and Fire Demon Breath erupted—Chi Bears exploded one after another!

"Eeeng!" Another Chi Bear burst through the shockwave, wreathed in endless stardust flame.

Killer intent filled its bear-eyes, charging relentlessly forward!

One after another, Chi Bears surged out to assault, fearless, straight at the Desolate Silver Lynx.

The fields were full of suicide bombers,

Any who dared block the way—would be killed without mercy!

The Desolate Silver Lynx’s mind raced, Demon Breath swirling wildly around her—endless sand stormed toward the Chi Bear army.

Cold Jade·Desert Sandstorm!

Instantly, wave after wave of explosions thundered across the world.

High-quality Desert Sandstorm did more than block sight and sensor sand—the tiniest grains could rip enemies to shreds.

This perfect counterplay earned Du Yu’s heartfelt delight.

That’s my Baojun alright!

Hongye had, without doubt, forced the Desolate Silver Lynx to new heights.

"Woooo~" Hongye swung her club down again.

The Desolate Silver Lynx dodged in haste—but this time, the giant club was wreathed in terrifying Tai Sui Flame.

"Boom boom boom!"

The ground exploded open, a turbulent blast wave threw the Desolate Silver Lynx clear across the field!

Yet another crash—across her flight path appeared a massive bamboo shoot.

The bamboo shoot blossomed open, then snapped shut, trapping the Desolate Silver Lynx within.

Hongye’s Bamboo Stick burst with a radiant light, surging with endless Tai Sui Flame, thrusting swiftly at the Hollow Bamboo Shoot...

"Hongye!" Du Yu cried out in shock.

The giant club halted sharply—tip less than half a meter from the tip of the Hollow Bamboo Shoot.

Clearly, the Desolate Silver Lynx’s Desert Sandstorm had escalated the battlefield’s Level!

This whole chain of killing blows from Hongye was aimed at taking down the opponent before sight was lost for good.

"That’s enough." Du Yu hurriedly spoke, recalling his Dust Spirit Deer and flying swiftly to the Hollow Bamboo Shoot’s side.

Swoosh~

The Hollow Bamboo Shoot quietly dissolved.

Du Yu wrapped his arms around the Desolate Silver Lynx’s giant head, pulling their faces close to one massive feline eye: "Alright, that’s enough, stop now."

The Desolate Silver Lynx was unwilling, one eye fixed stubbornly on the giant Chi Bear.

"You did really well." Du Yu looked into the narrowed feline eye, his voice gentle. "Withdraw your Demon Skill now, be good."

The vertical pupil widened slightly, and the swirling sand and dust in the air quietly faded away.

The bombers also halted their charge. Though many comrades fell in the sandstorm, the Chi Bears still pressed on, vowing to blow the enemy to smithereens...

"Du, Du Yu?"

"Hmm?" Du Yu turned to see Li Mengnan, only to find her staring dazedly into the sky.

He quickly looked up—there, a colossal bull’s head, arcs of lightning twining its horns, eyes like copper bells, watched the mountaintop battlefield.

"You... uh, hello there?" Du Yu waved and shouted up loudly.

The Thunder Bull Emperor made no sound, offering no reply.

It glanced at the towering Chi Bear, then at Du Yu hugging the giant cat.

A few seconds later, Ancient Niuniu drew back its head, melting into the dark clouds...

"Tch." Du Yu curled his lip. Clearly enjoying the show—so why put on a cold act?

"I haven’t lost." A magnetic voice echoed in Du Yu’s mind.

Du Yu blinked, looking at the vertical pupil before him. "Mm, this was just a friendly match."

"I didn’t lose!" The Desolate Silver Lynx lifted her head stubbornly, gazing at the young man before her.

"You didn’t, you didn’t." Du Yu ruffled the big cat’s head. "In my heart, you already won. Once Hongye uses Ancient Body, even the Demon Emperor would have a tough time..."

"Miao!" Before he finished, Du Yu was cut off by a sharp yowl.

"Okay, okay, I won’t mention her, I won’t mention her." Du Yu laughed and kept his eyes on his Baojun.

The Desolate Silver Lynx’s huge eyes were clear as glass, pale silver in their vertical pupils.

Du Yu edged closer, kissing her eye gently. "Mua~"

The Desolate Silver Lynx went stiff.

Slowly, the bristling fur on her body softened and lay flat again.

Du Yu: "This is your reward—you did great just now, used your Demon Skills perfectly.

Keep working hard! When we make it to Demon Emperor, we’ll fight Hongye again."

"Mm." The Desolate Silver Lynx replied softly, sweeping her long tail across her face, pushing Du Yu’s body up onto her head.

Then, the Desolate Silver Lynx raised her head high, looking off into the distance toward Hongye.

"Pfft~"

Hongye’s form shrank at once, dispersing the endless suicide bombers.

She looked at Du Yu, sitting atop the silver beast’s head—and then, quietly, stowed away her Bamboo Stick.

In some respects,

The Desolate Silver Lynx truly had won.

But—everyone walks their own path, so there’s no need for regret.

Hongye knew: even if Du Yu had left her a spot, she wouldn’t have followed, but instead, chosen to stay in the Chi Bear Tribe. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Just as she’d told Du Yu the first time they made their Contract.

Some beings are born with a burden to bear.

To meet someone unique along the endless road of life, to walk beside them for a time, was already a blessing from the heavens.

She could not ask for more...