Chapter 837: Terrifying Insects
"Go."
The word was spoken so lightly from Kevin’s lips that it was nearly drowned by the wind, but Max caught it—and the sound that followed confirmed his instincts. A deafening, eerie screech erupted from the spirit beast bag on Kevin’s waist, and in the next instant, a wave of inky black burst out.
A swarm of bloodthirsty black insects surged into the air like a demonic cloud. These were no ordinary pests. They were larger than the ones Max had seen used against that green-robed young man earlier. Much larger. And more dangerous.
At the forefront were two that instantly caught Max’s attention. Their aura was terrifying—each emanating a power equal to a 3rd and 4th level Legend Rank cultivator. Their eyes glowed with a fierce crimson hue, and their wings buzzed with such force they kicked up gales in the confined canyon. Behind them followed thousands—yes, thousands—of vicious, razor-winged insects.
The swarm darkened the valley as they swept forward, guided by the scent of blood and death. A sickening, almost choking stench filled the air, the combined aura of so many insects enough to make even seasoned warriors flinch.
When Max saw the monstrous swarm of bloodthirsty black insects rushing at him like a sea of death, his scalp tingled in alarm. He didn’t hesitate—he immediately swung the Blue Dragon Sword with all his might, trying to cleave through the wave and open a path.
But just as his blade connected with the two leading insects—those hideous ones that had reached the 3rd and 4th levels of the Legend Rank—thick, oozing black blood spurted out of their cracked carapaces.
The dark blood splashed directly onto the blade of the Blue Dragon Sword, and in an instant, something terrifying happened. The sword’s glow dimmed, its surface dulled, and the surging energy of the sword abruptly vanished. The level 2 severing sword concept, the level 2 flame concept—it all faded into silence.
The Blue Dragon Sword trembled faintly in Max’s hand like it had been sealed or poisoned.
Max’s eyes widened in disbelief, his breath caught in his throat.