Chapter 446: Chapter 446: Breaking the Barrier and Slaying a Boss

As Li Rui’s body began to transform into the unique dark cyan of Celestial Thunder Divine Generals, his entire aura changed completely.

He lightly stomped his foot, and the floating wood split into two, allowing Wu Mengying to move to a farther location to avoid danger.

Because next, he was going to unleash the full power of the All Heaven Great Thunder Fire Seal Spell, and if he still couldn’t succeed and the barrier rebounded, the threat would be high.

This time, not only did he activate the Blood Soul Ring, but he also used all the Epic Level items from the rewards of the previous three special tasks, which weren’t precious to him at this stage but were useful nonetheless.

Once everything was prepared, his gaze sharpened, aiming at the barrier’s spot where the All Heaven Thunder Fire Spell had hit earlier, and began casting the final skill.

The leaden clouds on the sky began to churn, with heart-thumping muffled thunder growing more frequent.

Wu Mengying watched from afar in alarm, feeling the temperature drop rapidly, making her shiver uncontrollably.

She was curious, thinking that everyone’s skills generally have some correlation, as shared characteristics could make state skill bonuses more accessible.

Earlier, Li Rui had consistently showcased powerful Thunder Fire skills, yet before making a move this time, the temperature dropped, suggesting an ice-type skill, which should be conflicting and not owned by the same person normally.

She hadn’t figured it out yet when she saw the thunder on the sky already forming into a dark storm, as if the heavens were about to collapse.

"Is this really a Level 50 skill?"

She was somewhat disbelief; with such powerful aura, it seemed even Level 60 might be hard for some to face directly.

While she was secretly marveling, a greater change appeared.

Below, the Golden Scale Abyss started to surge prominently, with giant bubbles rising from the dark depths and bursting through the water surface.

"What is that?"

"Li Rui! Be careful, there’s something below!"

Wu Mengying was shocked; this was entirely unexpected. No one or any information ever mentioned living entities in the Golden Scale Abyss.

Previously, those entering the north and south Secret Realm of the Golden Scale Abyss wouldn’t venture into the lake because the coldness of the water caused negative states upon contact, potentially leading to physical decay over time.

Even when they landed on the water surface, they hadn’t sensed anything underneath until now when something undiscovered surfaced.

Li Rui also noticed the anomaly. As the skill formed, a dangerous aura surged into his perception, surpassing even the Thunder Generals in threat level.

[Hidden quest triggered: Gaze at the Abyss.]

[Quest objective: Kill Chi Ying.]

[Quest reward: Experience +1,000,000, Legendary Level equipment x1.]

Even Wu Meng received this quest simultaneously. Seeing the reward, naturally, it was tempting for her, but the oppressive aura already indicated that she should best not get involved in such a battle.

Generally speaking, quests with guaranteed Legendary Level equipment drops are very challenging, almost impossible to complete without Li Rui, probably requiring dozens of skilled players.

If she hadn’t seen the looming skill in the sky, she might have suggested Li Rui to flee, especially since the water was the creature’s domain.

But the problem now was that she felt the oppressiveness from above, making her uncertain which side might prevail.

"Roar——"

A deafening roar emanated from below the water, raising a wave dozens of meters high and causing the Golden Scale Abyss to ripple. The splash reached the shore, submerging many plants.

Soon after, a massive head emerged from below, instantly lifting into the air while the body remained submerged.

Though Li Rui hadn’t seen it before, he immediately felt that this ancient creature called Chi should look exactly like this.

Chi, a legendary hornless dragon. This creature was similar, with a body much thicker than a regular snake, giving its comparatively small head an odd appearance.

If not for its overwhelming oppressive force, it might seem almost comical, yet here, no one would underestimate it, as the cold emitted from it indicated that the icy atmosphere of the entire Golden Scale Abyss might simply be due to its presence.

Li Rui was unexpectedly pleased by this situation. Having charged up the All Heaven Great Thunder Fire Seal Spell, originally just ready to be unleashed, now with a boss appearing, it was perfectly timed for a strike.

He gestured with his hand, pressing down, as extremely cold Thunder Fire descended from the sky, targeting Chi Ying.

Both carried frigid yin energies; let’s see whose is stronger.

On the water surface, this giant creature, having resided at the abyss’s bottom for many years, was dumbfounded.

Waking up abruptly, immediately seeing Celestial Thunder striking it.

Soon it confirmed, it wasn’t just awakening; indeed, it was experiencing heavenly wrath.

As a descendant of divine beasts with pure bloodline, living for centuries, its sensitivity to Upper Realm power was far beyond ordinary. Even before the dark thunder approached, it felt instinctive fear.

But now, it couldn’t retreat; it didn’t even know whose spell it was, only that it must brace for impact before questioning why it was cursed by the heavens.

Yet, it wondered how to take such a strike...with its head?

Splash!!!

The Reverse Yin and Yang All Heaven Great Thunder Fire Seal Spell struck the newly awoken Chi Ying diagonally, almost effortlessly bisecting it.

The profound chill caused the nearby lake surface to freeze entirely, trapping its submerged lower body completely, with the upper body and dragon head thudding onto the ice.

Currently, Li Rui was equipped with several Legendary Level items, having activated Reverse Yin and Yang transformation, even alone wielding Thunder Shocking Earth could dominate such level 51-55 Secret Realms, and with the All Heaven Great Thunder Fire Seal Spell it was even more powerful.

Crucially, the cold thunder continued forward after penetrating Chi Ying, ultimately colliding with the Secret Realm barrier.

Zzzzap!!!

The thunder and barrier seemed locked in a struggle like spear against shield, neither willing to retreat, until a violent explosion dispersed the dark Thunder Fire.

"Did it fail?"

Li Rui frowned, yet before disappointment set in, he suddenly realized it hadn’t.

The All Heaven Great Thunder Fire Seal Spell had dispersed, but unlike the All Heaven Thunder Fire Spell, hadn’t rebounded.

Could it be?

His figure flickered, crossing the ice, approaching the barrier, where a gap of about three to five meters was rapidly closing.

"It’s cracked open!"

He was filled with joy and didn’t have time to greet Wu Mengying, warping with a Thunder Mountain instantly before it.

Mere instants later, the gap shrank to a point where passing through was difficult, if not for possessing warp skills, he might not make it.

Regardless, Li Rui ultimately squeezed through just before the gap closed completely.

Swish.

Almost simultaneously as he crossed, the Secret Realm barrier restored itself, reverting to its original state.

On the ice, Wu Mengying stood in a daze.

The space barrier truly broke; the abyss creature was slain instantly. She didn’t know which to be more astonished about first.