Chapter 170: The Hidden Serpent
Amidst the violent surge of water-elemental power, an exceptionally fine venomous needle floated along the waves. The needle, faintly green, was so tiny that it was barely noticeable within the vast, roiling currents of spiritual power.
The ferocious water-elemental energy seemed intent on annihilating everything. The Essence-Devouring Spike exploded right in front of Hermit Baiyun, its terrifying power threatening his very life. In utter panic, he recalled the Sky-Trapping Pouch from its engagement with the malevolent corpse.
Just then, the malevolent corpse swung a claw, striking the Sky-Trapping Pouch.
Screech!
Under the combined assault of the Essence-Devouring Spike and the malevolent corpse, the Sky-Trapping Pouch trembled violently, splitting open as its spiritual radiance dissipated—the top-grade artifact was utterly destroyed.
Though the Sky-Trapping Pouch had absorbed much of the blast, the remaining water-elemental power was still potent, allowing Hermit Baiyun no chance to evade as it swallowed him whole.
Hermit Baiyun grunted, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, revealing the severity of his injuries. He hastily summoned several defensive artifacts around himself and retreated in desperation.
However, he failed to notice that at the moment of the Sky-Trapping Pouch’s destruction, the venomous needle slipped through his protective spiritual barrier and deeply embedded itself in his abdomen.
Hermit Baiyun felt a slight prick of pain in his abdomen, and before he could inspect it, a paralyzing sensation swiftly spread through his body. The intense venom erupted within him!