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Chapter 26: Worthy of a Goddess:
Everyone was instantly shocked!
Someone had launched an attack!?
"Is it... Jiang Ruoxi?"
"I didn't expect her to be the first to attack!"
"Damn, it's embarrassing for us that a girl is taking the lead."
"What girl? Let me correct you—she's the strongest among us!"
"She's stronger than most of us!"
"Most? Let me correct you again—she's stronger than everyone except Ling Kong!"
"Wait, what's Ling Kong doing?"
Everyone's eyes turned to Ling Kong. He was holding his sword, surrounded by black spiritual Qi, slowly moving to the back of the red-haired thunder ape.
"Are they trying to create a diversion? Are they planning to hunt this beast together?"
"Oh my god! This is a 2nd-rank magical beast! Can the two of them handle it?"
"I don't know..."
"I hope they can do it. Come on!"
"Seriously? You're just cheering from behind without doing anything!"
"Then why don't you go help with your big mouth?"
"I... I don't dare! Come on!"
Everyone hid at a distance, watching Jiang Ruoxi continually charge forward. They all held their breath, worrying for them.
About helping them?
Nah, they felt they weren't capable. So now, it was all up to Ling Kong and Jiang Ruoxi!
Nearby, Xia Yuran watched the scene, and a thought popped into her mind, 'If only Jiang Ruoxi died at the hands of the red-haired thunder ape!'
Initially, it was just a thought.
Gradually, she began to pray about it.
Watching Jiang Ruoxi getting closer to the thunder ape, she began to pray for something to happen to Jiang Ruoxi!
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Jiang Ruoxi's figure darted forward, and she swung her sword at the red-haired thunder ape.
Swish!
A thin streak of sword Qi shot out and struck the ape.
However, the beast's thick skin and flesh were unharmed by the attack; instead, it was enraged!
The thunder ape roared in fury. It raised its massive forearm and slammed it down toward Jiang Ruoxi!
Everyone's heart skipped a beat.
It's over!
Some couldn't bear to watch and closed their eyes. They couldn't stand to see what would happen next. That blow would turn Jiang Ruoxi into minced meat!
At that moment, Xia Yuran's eyes widened.
She eagerly awaited the horrible, bloody scene to come. Yet, just when everyone thought Jiang Ruoxi was doomed, the thunder ape's arm suddenly halted in mid-air!
Everyone's expressions changed instantly.
What was happening?
Why didn't it strike down?
"Oowoo! Oowoo oowoo..."
A tender voice sounded. Everyone's gaze turned to the young phantom ice wolf cub in Jiang Ruoxi's arms. The little creature stood there, its tiny head facing the thunder ape, letting out a fierce but adorable growl.
Its cuteness was overwhelming!
However, what seemed cute to them was terrifying to the thunder ape!
The red-haired thunder ape's blood-red eyes looked at the cub, and a hint of fear emerged from deep within.
It withdrew its robust arm and took two steps back.
The innate fear in its bloodline warned it not to mess with this little one!
Seeing this, everyone was stunned.
"What's going on? The thunder ape seems scared of that little creature?"
"What is that thing? It looks so cute yet has such a strong deterrent power?"
"I don't know. It seems to be a magical beast cub?"
"What kind of cub is so powerful?"
"Don't you know? That's a phantom ice wolf, a 5th-rank magical beast cub!"
"What!? A 5th-rank magical beast?"
"Oh my god, where did Jiang Ruoxi get such a powerful pet?"
"No wonder she dared to provoke it! She has a trump card!"
"Damn, I'm jealous. I want one too..."
Exclamations of amazement rose around them. Everyone's anxiety vanished.
No wonder Jiang Ruoxi dared to charge first; she had such a powerful ace up her sleeve! Impressive, truly worthy of a goddess!
"Goddess, go for it! Take down that big brute and save us all!"
"Go, go!"
Everyone started cheering for Jiang Ruoxi.
There was no way anyone could match the thunder ape in a head-on fight. But with Jiang Ruoxi's trump card, they might have a chance.
Meanwhile, Xia Yuran's face darkened.
Jiang Ruoxi was unharmed, and she was disappointed.
Jiang Ruoxi had become the center of attention, and she was jealous. That should have been her pet, but it ended up with Jiang Ruoxi. She should have been the beacon of hope for everyone! But now, that person was Jiang Ruoxi!
It felt like everything that should have belonged to her was taken by Jiang Ruoxi.
Ling Kong, the phantom ice wolf cub, the blood spirit fruit, and the spotlight.
All these should have been hers!
If Ling Kong had been on her side, all of this would have belonged to her.
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