C152 Ansu Fell Down Chen Guo Ate His Fill!

The term "inferior strategy" is used precisely because such tactics are often utterly ineffective.

Ansu's kamikaze-style assault is a textbook example of an inferior strategy, completely useless.

As Ansu neared collision with the mountain peak, Chen Guo allowed himself a slight smile, then activated the Flying Thunder God Art, instantly shifting to one side.

Boom!

The mountain peak crumbled under Ansu's impact, triggering an earth-shattering avalanche. Ansu himself was battered and bruised, riddled with wounds, barely able to maintain his flight.

Chen Guo stood by, chuckling as he watched Ansu's attempt at mutual destruction turn into self-harm.

He couldn't help but admire the Flying Thunder God Art inwardly. It truly lived up to its name. No wonder the fourth Hokage could conquer the world using it; the technique was incredibly effective.

"Mortal, you've provoked my wrath!"

"I will rend you into a thousand pieces!"

Ansu, in a pitiful state, beat his wings and dove at Chen Guo.

"Return!"

With a laugh, Chen Guo invoked the Flying Thunder God Art again, reappearing atop Ansu's back.

"Damn you!"

"Let the Thunder Tribulation come!"

At his limit, Ansu unleashed his aura, triggering the divine lightning from the heavens to strike down upon him.

It was revealed that Ansu had reached the Energy Shaping Stage among his kind, equivalent to the Foundation Stage for human cultivators, which was Chen Guo's current level.

Human cultivators at the Foundation Stage, however, were not eligible to face the lightning tribulation. Other than gaining strength, there were no other notable effects.

Demons, on the other hand, were different.

For a demon, transforming into a human form was an act of defying the heavens.

Such an act would invariably invite heavenly retribution, so demons at this stage could provoke the lightning tribulation.

Surviving the tribulation meant a successful transformation into human form, granting the freedom to soar the skies and swim the seas without the constraints of their demonic nature.

Failure to transcend the tribulation could lead to a regression in cultivation, a damaged foundation, or at worst, total annihilation of body and soul.

Ansu had been teetering on the edge of triggering the lightning tribulation. Uncertain of his ability to transcend it, he wavered, deliberately suppressing his aura and spending most of his time in hibernation to avoid setting off the tribulation.

This explains why Ansu remained absent while Chen Guo was on a rampage, slaughtering the Cold Crows. For the most part, Ansu was in a deep slumber.

At that moment, Ansu stirred the aura within him, provoking the lightning tribulation, aiming to use it to take down Chen Guo in a mutual destruction.

It was a foolish act. Under normal circumstances, Ansu would never have considered such a reckless choice.

But now, Ansu was utterly infuriated, having completely lost his sanity.

One can understand the irrational actions taken in a state of madness.

Imagine the frustration of being unable to swat a persistent mosquito that's been draining your blood, despite all attempts to catch it.

Even the most patient person might snap under such irritation, and Ansu was not known for his patience.

"Interesting!"

"You're trapping yourself!"

"Ha!"

Chen Guo, having mastered the entire Mountain Shu Sword Arts, was effectively an external disciple of the Mountain Shu Sect and a practitioner who recognized the Heavenly Tribulation at a glance.

Chen Guo immediately realized that Ansu, in a fit of rage, had deliberately triggered his own lightning tribulation in a desperate attempt to take both of them out.

Chen Guo was not about to sit idly by. Employing the Flying Thunder God Art, he swiftly vacated Ansu's vicinity.

Boom!

Massive bolts of lightning struck Ansu, stripping away his feathers and flesh.

"Die!"

With bloodshot eyes, Ansu lunged at Chen Guo, wings beating furiously.

As Chen Guo evaded, he said icily, "If you're seeking death, I'll oblige and up the ante. Let's see if you can handle it."

With that, Chen Guo unleashed the Divine Jade Thunder!

The Divine Jade Thunder, blending with the tribulation, intensified the onslaught, leaving Ansu scorched on the outside and tender within.

He was nearly a roasted quail!

But it still wasn't enough.

"Time to finish this!"

"Weakness Curse!"

Chen Guo snapped his fingers.

Instantly, Ansu was afflicted by the Weakness Curse. Though it lasted a mere three seconds, it was ample time to seal his fate.

In those seconds, all of Ansu's health and defense points dropped by 30%, while the damage he sustained increased by the same margin. The overall debilitation was at least 70%, possibly even 90%.

The divine lightning from the heavenly tribulation, infused with the Divine Jade Thunder, struck Ansu, weakening him by at least 70%. He let out a heart-wrenching screech that echoed across the cosmos.

In the blink of an eye, Ansu's massive form plummeted to the ground with such force that the earth quaked and the mountains trembled.

And then, Ansu was no more.

"You have slain Ansu and earned 200 Foundation Points!"

"Your level has increased to 54!"

"You have completed the 'Lament of the Five Dragons County' mission!"

"You have been granted divinity!"

"Divinity: Upon activation, all attributes increase by 5000 points!"

"You have acquired a high-level pet, the Duckbill Beast!"

"Duckbill Beast: Summoning the Duckbill Beast boosts your strength by 5%! You can also breathe underwater!"

"You have obtained the Sun Gold Wheel!"

"Sun Gold Wheel: An epic accessory that, when equipped, enhances your Agility, Strength, Spirit, and Endurance by 7% each. It also grants a 7% chance to increase your damage by an additional 7%!"

"You have collected a seven-colored treasure chest fragment!"

"Seven-colored treasure chest fragment: Combine 10 of these to forge a seven-colored treasure chest, which has a chance of revealing items from the Immortal World!"

These were the treasures Ansu had relinquished, and Chen Guo was more than content. He hadn't anticipated the substantial gains Ansu might offer, and the bounty of rewards far surpassed his expectations.

Exhausted from the dual battles, Chen Guo landed beside Ansu's remains, feeling the toll of his expended energy.

"Time to duplicate," he mused.

With a gentle touch, Chen Guo caressed Ansu's supple body.

"Ding! Duplication initiated. You have copied 500 points of Ansu's attributes!"

The duplication yielded a mere 500 attribute points—not quite a feast, nor a mere morsel, but akin to a savory sausage: not enough to satiate hunger, but enough to whet the appetite.

"Now, to check Ansu's heart—perhaps it will fulfill the village chief's quest..."

Chen Guo swiftly drew the Cosmos Sword and with a single strike, he cleaved Ansu open. In no time, he located Ansu's heart and seized it in his grasp.

"Ding! Your village chief task of sacrificing to the Gate of Myriad Realms has been updated. You are now at 1/10 progress!"