Chapter 1429: Tooth Chisel

"Chisel-tooth!" Zu An and the others immediately reacted, realizing this creature was exactly like the one in legends.

It didn't seem to be a fierce beast, but rather the leader or a guardian deity-like figure among these monsters.

It had just sensed that these monsters were in distress, so it appeared to help.

Originally, if it had been a totem like the Xiushi for common people, they might have sat down to talk. However, after witnessing the monsters' cannibalistic behavior, they saw no point in further discussion and immediately began their attack.

Yun Jianyue retracted the flame from the Changxin Palace Lantern and directly maneuvered the Crescent Wheel to attack.

Seeing the Crescent Wheel hurtling towards it, the Chisel-tooth raised its shield. The wheel struck, leaving a shallow mark but failing to penetrate the shield.

With a flick of her wrist, Yun Jianyue made the Crescent Wheel circle around and attack from another angle.

Her Crescent Wheel was infamous in the jianghu, its phantom-like movements making it impossible for enemies to defend against.

Those in the jianghu described her Crescent Wheel as strands of moonlight—can moonlight be blocked?

No, it cannot be blocked everywhere, and similarly, her Crescent Wheel was indefensible.

As expected, the Chisel-tooth's clumsy body couldn't keep up with the fleeting Crescent Wheel, and it quickly sustained numerous cuts.

However, it quickly deflected the Crescent Wheel with its shield, and due to its tough hide and astonishing recovery, it avoided any serious injuries.

Yan Xuehen's Flying Snow Sword also emerged from its sheath, transforming into a streak of light that shot towards the creature's weak points.

But the Chisel-tooth simply stopped dodging, using its shield to cover its body and occasionally deflecting the Crescent Wheel or Flying Snow Sword with its mace. As a result, after a period of two-on-one combat, they found themselves unable to do any real harm.

This creature's defense was simply too strong!

At this moment, Yu Yanluo's eyes glowed golden, and the Chisel-tooth's surface gradually began to petrify. Frightened, it quickly retreated behind its shield, using it to block the Medusa's Gaze.

Zu An, filled with worry, said, "It's not that critical yet. Using the Medusa's Gaze at this level will be too much for your body to handle."

Having spent so much time together, he naturally knew that Yu Yanluo's Medusa's Gaze had different colors—red, blue, yellow—corresponding to different power levels. Yellow indicated she was using the gaze without reservation. She had used this advanced level once before to save him from Yan Xuehen, nearly exhausting herself in the process.

Seeing her activate it now, he couldn't help but be alarmed.

"It's fine," Yu Yanluo quietly replied. "The 'Nine Transformations of the Dragon and Serpent' that Xiushi taught me can unlock potential and draw on the power of the Sacred Spirit Pearl within me, making it easier to use now." She simultaneously made an effort not to look at him, to avoid accidentally petrifying him.

Hearing this, Zu An felt a slight sense of relief.

Facing the full power of the Medusa's Gaze, the Chisel-tooth's miraculous shield also began to succumb, gradually turning to stone.

Seeing this, Zu An instantly shot forward, raising his Qiankun Ring and unleashing the Star-Shattering Profound Seal directly onto the shield.

Likely due to the petrification negating its various divine abilities, the shield could no longer withstand the impact and shattered with a crash.

Witnessing its relied-upon shield shatter, the Chisel-tooth was utterly shocked and lost all will to resist.

It immediately turned to flee. Yun Jianyue let out a cold snort and directly manifested the Changxin Palace Lantern, causing the Chisel-tooth's movements to slow slightly.

Just then, the Crescent Wheel slashed down directly. The Chisel-tooth, terrified, hastily raised its mace to block.

A flash of moonlight, and the mace was split in two.

The Chisel-tooth desperately dodged sideways, acquiring a bloody gash on its chest but narrowly avoiding a vital spot.

Unfortunately, before it could rejoice, its eyes were filled with a brilliant sword gleam.

A stunning sword qi pierced directly through its head. Its entire body stiffened, then fell heavily to the ground.

"Damned humans, always invading our home..."

Its strength was indeed extraordinary; even in this state, it managed to finish its sentence before finally expiring.

Although the pronunciation was strange and obscure, they generally understood.

Yun Jianyue retracted the Crescent Wheel and coldly glared at Yan Xuehen: "Ice Maiden, you're best at stealing kills."

Yan Xuehen frowned, saying, "I wasn't thinking of that. I just wanted to finish off this Chisel-tooth quickly to avoid any further complications. As for credit, Zu An should be thanked most for smashing its shield, right?"

Zu An, holding Yu Yanluo's hand, said, "Actually, it was still thanks to her Medusa's Gaze that the shield was petrified. Otherwise, with its ability to withstand your attacks earlier, I probably wouldn't have been able to shatter it."

Only then did the two women learn that the skill Yu Yanluo had learned from Xiushi allowed her to use the Medusa's Gaze more easily, and they couldn't help but marvel.

Yu Yanluo felt a little embarrassed. "Actually, I'm more curious about what the Chisel-tooth meant just before it died. Could it be that Hou Yi invaded this place before too?"

Yun Jianyue said, "These monsters are clearly a powerful force, and to some extent, a civilization. So, from their perspective, we are invaders, just like Hou Yi was back then."

"However, since they prey on humans, peaceful coexistence with humankind is impossible. As humans, we naturally must exterminate them when we encounter them. If they were stronger this time, we would simply become their food. So, there's no need for excessive sympathy; it's just survival of the fittest."

Yan Xuehen was somewhat surprised. "Demoness, some of your views are quite similar to those of our Daoist sect. Why not consider joining our White Jade Capital? With your qualifications, you could easily become a Grand Elder, an esteemed figure not just in White Jade Capital, but throughout the entire Daoist world."

Yun Jianyue burst out laughing. "You think a mere Grand Elder position can dismiss me? If I were to join, I'd be the Palace Master, and then I'd turn all those supposedly haughty 'celestial maidens' of White Jade Capital into lustful women..."

Yan Xuehen grew annoyed. "Just as expected of a demoness, all wild talk."

As the two women bickered, Zu An noticed Yu Yanluo seemed downcast and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

Yu Yanluo sighed. "I just thought that I'm not purely human either. If one day the two races truly have to fight to the death, I don't know what I'd do."

Zu An knew she was affected by the fate of the monster tribe. He tightly squeezed her hand. "Don't worry, no matter what happens, I'll always be by your side."

"Zu An~" Yu Yanluo's heart warmed, and she looked at him with deep affection.

Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue, who were nearby, also noticed this scene. They simultaneously stopped their bickering, suddenly feeling that arguing was pointless.

Yun Jianyue said with some irritation, "Now that the Chisel-tooth is dealt with, what's next?"

"The Nine Infants above the Fierce Water!" Zu An replied, his expression grave.