Chapter 871: Kill

Chapter 871: Kill

It turned out that although the Human-Faced Spider King had not transformed into a humanoid form like some higher-tier beasts, its intelligence was terrifyingly high. It clearly understood that it could not defend both itself and its eggs at the same time, and thus, like a warrior burning their life essence for one final strike, it sacrificed its own body to unleash its peak power.

The moment it erupted, its strength surged beyond its normal limits, a terrifying spike of raw power flooding the cavern. The blood mist surrounding its body twisted and condensed into a crimson aura that shook the surrounding yin energy. In the blink of an eye, its eight remaining legs stabbed forward like sharpened spears.

The Red Python, which had previously been restraining it, was the first to suffer the consequences. With a single swipe of its bladed limbs, the Human-Faced Spider King severed the python cleanly at its seven-inch vital spot.

Slash!

The sound was wet and horrifying as the python’s body was cleaved neatly in two, blood spraying like a red fountain and splattering across the rocky cave walls. The python wailed twice in agony before its broken halves crashed lifelessly to the ground.

But the Spider King didn’t pause for even half a breath. It twisted its mutilated body, spinning within the bloody mist like a nightmare given flesh, and lunged directly at Senior Sister Nell.

The hot-bodied woman had never imagined the Spider King would make such a desperate and suicidal move. Her confident expression shattered in an instant, replaced with raw fear as her pretty face drained of color. She staggered backward hurriedly, her crimson whip lashing defensively, yet her movements betrayed panic.

Even Kevin froze for a moment. His pulse spiked at the display of power, his face twisting slightly as he glanced at Nell being forced back. But when he saw Max, his eyes hardened with killing intent. With a growl, he pivoted and rushed straight toward the Soul-Nourishing Grass.

“You dare?!” Max’s cold voice echoed like thunder across the cave.

His left hand whipped upward, and the Blue Dragon Sword spun from his grip like a streak of blackened lightning, overflowing with his level 2 sword concept combined with level 2 flame concept.

“Shua!”

The sword whistled like a dragon’s roar as it slashed through the air.

Kevin’s face twisted. He knew instantly that if he tried to grab the Soul-Nourishing Grass, Max’s attack would tear through him before he could retreat. Even if he somehow survived, he would be crippled. Cursing inwardly, he raised both arms and channeled his defensive technique, black light swirling around him like a cocoon to block the incoming strike.

Max, seizing the moment, blurred forward. His body seemed to merge with his killing intent, and he snatched both Soul-Nourishing Grass herbs from the dark stone wall in one clean motion.

“Stop him!” Nell’s voice cracked as she screamed, still retreating under the relentless assault of the Human-Faced Spider King. Her seductive charm was gone, replaced by frantic desperation.

But Kevin had no chance to obey her. His arms trembled from blocking Max’s attack, his stance sliding back across the blood-soaked ground. He could only watch as Max placed the precious herbs safely into his storage space, sealing them away beyond reach.

Max exhaled slowly, relief flashing across his face for only a moment before hardening into cold resolve. His gaze shifted back to Kevin, the memory of that chilling incident back in the Azure Wolf Mountain flashing across his mind.

His grip tightened on the returning Blue Dragon Sword, black flames and sword energy coiling up its blade. The killing intent radiating from him intensified, locking firmly onto Kevin.

“No matter what… I have to kill this talented 3-star member of the Void Soul Tower.” Max’s voice was low and calm, but it carried an edge sharper than his sword.

Kevin, feeling that intent, stiffened involuntarily.

“Max, I will kill you.”

Kevin’s face twisted into a grim expression, his voice carrying pure hatred as he spat out those words. Yet, despite his threat, his actions betrayed his fear. Without even looking back at Senior Sister Nell—who was still locked in a deadly battle with the Human-Faced Spider King—Kevin turned and fled at full speed. He didn’t hesitate for even half a breath, clearly prioritizing his own life over everything else.

“Junior Brother Kevin?!” The thin young man lying on the ground, his chest soaked in blood and his breathing shallow, froze in disbelief as he saw Kevin abandon them. His pale face trembled with a mixture of shock and fear.

Before he could say another word, a cold glint flashed before his eyes—a sword point, fast and merciless, stabbing straight at him.

“Senior Sister Nell, save me!” He cried out desperately, his voice breaking from fear.

“Puff!”

The sound was sharp and chilling. Max’s sword slid effortlessly through the man’s throat, severing flesh and windpipe in one smooth motion. A crimson spray burst from the wound, painting the air and ground with blood. His eyes went wide, frozen in disbelief and terror as his body fell back with a heavy thud, already lifeless before it even hit the ground.

“Junior Brother Jamie?” Senior Sister Nell turned her head at the sound, only to see her companion’s corpse lying in a pool of blood. For a second, she froze, disbelief and shock flashing in her eyes. But almost instantly, that shock morphed into unrestrained rage. Her alluring face twisted into one filled with murderous intent.

“Max, I must kill you!” she screamed, her voice echoing violently through the cavern. Her hands gripped the crimson whip even tighter, and she lashed out at the Human-Faced Spider King with a new wave of frenzied attacks. The crack of her whip resounded like thunder, each strike aimed to rip apart the beast that dared hinder her before she could get to Max.

Max’s expression hardened as he watched this. He knew exactly what was happening: the Human-Faced Spider King had sacrificed three of its own legs earlier, burning its own vitality like a warrior forcefully igniting essence and blood.

That surge of power wouldn’t last long. Once it wore off, the beast would collapse, powerless to resist.

And when that happened, Senior Sister Nell would be free—and she would undoubtedly come for him.

Max didn’t hesitate for even a moment. He tightened his grip on the Blue Dragon Sword, turned, and fled the dungeon without looking back.

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