Chapter 176: The Life-and-Death Arena

"Perfect opportunity!"

Seeing the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor leap into the air, Dai Chengfeng's eyes lit up as he quickly activated the second stage of the White Emperor Domain: White Tiger Holy Spirit Transformation.

In an instant, a majestic white tiger phantom emerged on his chest. Its golden-blue eyes gleamed with cold light, and the aura around him surged several times stronger. His speed increased tenfold.

"City Destroyer!"

Dai Chengfeng's right arm materialized into the Dark Golden Terror Claw armor. He gripped the halberd tightly with both hands and swung it with overwhelming force.

Simultaneously, infused with Asura Power, he unleashed a ferocious strike toward the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor.

Faced with Dai Chengfeng's attack, a flicker of fear and confusion flashed in the spider emperor's purple-black compound eyes.

It sensed the presence of death within this strike.

Its instincts screamed that this attack could not be blocked head-on.

The next moment, thick webs erupted from the abdomen of the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor, weaving multiple layers of defensive nets in midair.

Using these webs, its massive body twisted and flipped at an unnatural angle.

Its eight long legs, like rapidly spinning scythes, carved deep trenches into the ground.

At this moment, Dai Chengfeng's attack had already arrived.

Shh—

The halberd blade collided with the web defense. In the face of Asura Power, all defenses were as fragile as paper. The webs were instantly sliced apart.

However, thanks to its keen perception of danger and astonishing reaction speed, the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor narrowly avoided what should have been a fatal blow.

The sharp edge of the halberd grazed its body, instantly severing one of its toxin-covered legs.

Kaboom—

The severed leg, dripping with purplish-black blood, slammed heavily onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Ssssss!

The Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor landed back on the ground, letting out a pained screech. Its remaining seven legs flailed wildly as it quickly retreated from Dai Chengfeng.

It glared fiercely at Dai Chengfeng, its eyes filled with hatred, resentment—and now, a trace of fear.

It couldn't understand how this weak human, insignificant as an ant, could cut through its web so easily and sever one of its legs.

Meanwhile, Dai Chengfeng held the halberd firmly, his golden-blue eyes fixed on the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor.

"As expected of a soul beast at the Soul Emperor level. Even when caught off guard, it's not so easy to hit its vital spots."

"It's already impressive."

Qian Renxue flew beside Dai Chengfeng, watching him. Despite having seen the terrifying power of Asura Power before, she couldn't help but marvel at it once again.

After all, the opponent was a Soul Emperor-level soul beast, yet Dai Chengfeng could still wound it instantly with this mysterious power.

If the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor hadn't reacted so quickly, Dai Chengfeng's previous attack would have killed it outright.

"Damn it… I have the top-tier six-winged angel spirit, but why does it feel like Dai Chengfeng's spirit and abilities are stronger than mine?"

For a moment, Qian Renxue felt somewhat dejected.

After all, she had just said she would handle restraining it, but now…

"Little Tiger, he's a freak!"

And at this moment—

Hiss—

The Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor suddenly emitted a high-frequency shriek, sharp and piercing, as if it could penetrate the soul.

Immediately afterward, its body began to tremble violently. A surge of purplish-black energy pulsed wildly, its fur standing on end. A terrifying and malevolent aura spread throughout the area.

It's already massive body swelled even further. Its eight legs shimmered with eerie light, and its compound eyes burned with even fiercer malice.

"Spider God Possession? It's going all out!"

Watching this, Dai Chengfeng recalled the scene in the original story where Tang San faced a Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor that burned a year of its lifespan every second in a desperate move. His eyes narrowed with seriousness.

Although Asura Power was strong, it first needed to land a hit…

Previously, Dai Chengfeng could barely keep up with the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor's speed. But now, after activating Spider God Possession, its speed had skyrocketed again.

Moreover, having already suffered once, it likely wouldn't give Dai Chengfeng another chance to hit it.

Thinking this, Dai Chengfeng quickly turned to Qian Renxue and reminded her, "Your soul skill has control effects, right? Help me restrain it!"

"Got it!"

Qian Renxue agreed without hesitation, though she added with some concern, "But it is a 30,000-year soul beast. I can probably only give you about three seconds! After all, my spirit's main ability isn't control."

"Will three seconds be enough?"

"Three seconds?"

Dai Chengfeng assessed the distance between himself and the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor. If he wanted to fly over and use Asura Power to kill it, three seconds clearly wouldn't suffice.

It seemed it was time to get serious!

Thinking this, Dai Chengfeng nodded. "Three seconds will be enough!"

"Alright!"

Though Qian Renxue didn't know what Dai Chengfeng planned to do or how he could possibly kill the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor in three seconds—it sounded like a fairy tale—

for some reason, she didn't doubt him at all.

In an instant, the six golden wings of Qian Renxue's six-winged angel spirit spread wide. Brilliant golden light shone brightly, making her appear as radiant as the sun.

Next, an invisible wave of spiritual pressure rapidly spread outward from Qian Renxue.

This was a mental suppression skill capable of suppressing or interfering with opponents whose mental strength was weaker than hers.

Though the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor was 30,000 years old and theoretically shouldn't have weaker mental strength than Qian Renxue,

Due to her top-tier spirit and the divine blessing of her godly attire, the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor was clearly affected by Qian Renxue's soul skill.

Its previously frenzied movements paused slightly, and a flicker of confusion passed through its eight eyes.

At the same time, Qian Renxue activated her fourth soul skill.

With a gentle flap of her wings, an invisible force enveloped the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor. Its massive body uncontrollably floated upward, suspended in midair.

While Qian Renxue used her soul skills, Dai Chengfeng wasn't idle either.

"Soaring Gale!"

Dai Chengfeng gripped the halberd tightly with both hands and swung it with full force.

The next moment, three enormous black-green tornadoes appeared out of nowhere on the ground. Howling winds whipped up sand and stones.

These three tornadoes, like massive columns, surged toward the airborne Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor.

The Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor sensed the impending crisis and thrashed wildly, trying to break free from Qian Renxue's control and escape the threat of the tornadoes.

Its seven remaining legs flailed frantically, attempting to sever the invisible binding force. Simultaneously, it spat out copious amounts of webbing to block the impact of the tornadoes.

But alas.

Its mind was under Qian Renxue's influence, its body floating in midair, and Dai Chengfeng's Dark Wind Force suppressed it. For the moment, the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor couldn't fully break free.

"Now!"

The Nine Nether Dark Wind Wings on Dai Chengfeng's back suddenly expanded more than tenfold, temporarily blotting out the sky. Their color shifted from dark green-black to pure black, exuding an eerie and chilling aura.

A black sphere, seemingly capable of absorbing all light, enveloped Dai Chengfeng, Qian Renxue, and the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor.

The next second, the three disappeared from their location.

The Life-and-Death Arena!

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