Chapter 570: Adamant Nymph

Chapter 570: Adamant Nymph

"What race is this?" Tang San hadn't studied the opponent much, so at first glance, he couldn't tell what it was.

"This is an Adamant Nymph[1]," Mei Gongzi whispered.

Tang San's heart stirred, "A descendant of the Indestructible Adamant Nymph Emperor?"

Mei Gongzi nodded and said, "Yes. The Adamant Nymph Emperor ranks relatively low among the Nymph Emperors, but it’s a very troublesome opponent. Even the Sky-Splitting Demon Emperor couldn't do much against it. They are said to have dueled many times. Although the Sky-Splitting Demon Emperor technically won, he couldn't completely break through its defenses or injure it in any significant way. The Sky-Splitting Demon Emperor called it a stone in a latrine—both stinky and hard. This descendant of the Adamant Nymph Emperor must be quite strong to make it into the quarter-finals."

Tang San nodded slightly.

The Adamant Nymph had an extremely tough body, and more importantly, strong immunity to pretty much all attributes. Whether it was water, fire, wind, or whatever else, none of it had any effect on it.

However, Big Cat was actually quite fortunate to encounter such an opponent. His own abilities were adept at dealing with tough opponents. He didn't rely much on any elemental attribute. This match was inevitably going to degenerate into a slugfest, which was in fact perfect for Big Cat.

Big Cat had likely acquired the God-Slaying Sword and could use this Adamant Nymph opponent to get used to it.

Those like the Adamant Nymphs had no fancy tricks; their matches were straightforward collisions, a contest of strength. With Big Cat's continuous improvements and the support of the lion race, he was vastly different from before. In a contest of pure strength, he had a significant chance of winning.

The two opponents faced each other. As the referee announced the start of the match, this head-on battle began instantly.

The Lion-Tiger Golden Force on Big Cat surged out almost immediately.

Although Big Cat's cultivation was far inferior, at this moment, the coordination between his God-Killing Domain and the God-Slaying Sword was simply perfect. The sword, inherently filled with a killing aura, appeared even sharper under the enhancement of the God-Killing Domain!

In his VIP box, the White Tiger Demon Emperor was silently watching the match. When he saw Big Cat unleash this slash, his eyes flashed with a bright light, and his feline pupils gleamed.

The Adamant Nymph didn't dodge. It raised its arms, and the spectators noticed that at some point, a pair of armguards had appeared on its forearms.

With a loud bang, the Adamant Nymph was blasted back seven or eight steps, while Big Cat did not even flinch.

The fierce killing intent expanded unabated. Big Cat barely paused for half a second before moving forward once more, unleashing seven consecutive strikes. Each slash from the God-Slaying Sword was heavier than the last! The terrifying sword light and sword intent, stimulated by the God-Killing Domain, seemed to envelop the entire arena in a chilling atmosphere. There wasn't any particularly grand or magnificent display, but each slash felt as if it struck the hearts of the spectators, causing their hearts to waver, captured by the overwhelming killing intent.

The Adamant Nymph didn't dodge. In fact, after being locked onto by the God-Killing Domain, it couldn't dodge. Its greatest strength lay in its defense, which it now utilized to the fullest. Though it was forced to retreat step by step, it didn't seem to suffer any injuries.

A closer look, however, revealed that the pair of armguards now bore several deep indentations.

The Adamant Nymph clan lacked for nothing; in fact, one would be hard-pressed to find a wealthier clan. These armguards were a divine artifact, crafted from adamant and thus perfectly matching the wearer. Yet the Adamant Nymph warrior now wore a bitter expression; clearly, things were not going well.

Big Cat's attacks were ferocious, and the sharpness of the God-Slaying Sword was closely tied to the user's fighting spirit. The stronger the user's fighting spirit, the stronger the killing intent and sharpness the sword could unleash.

The most terrifying aspect of the God-Slaying Sword was that it had no other abilities; no long-ranged attacks, no attribute enhancement, nothing. It was considered a divine weapon solely because of its toughness, sharpness, and the killing intent it radiated. With the enhancement of the God-Killing Domain, all these characteristics were pushed to the extreme, and as it was empowered by the Lion-Tiger Golden Force, the sword was simply unmatched. Even the defense of the Adamant Nymph fell short.

1. Just a reminder that the "adamant" here is the legendary indestructible material that has been mentioned in chapter 361 when the Indestructible Adamant Nymph Emperor was introduced. Yes, this is where the equally legendary MCU "adamantium" comes from. ☜