While Xiaoyao stood on the ground, playfully rattling off how handsome her husband was while the three Fierce Beasts stared at the tiny, chattering creature before them with amusement, nobody was paying attention—even General Xiangliu never expected it. A streak of white light spun through the air, fierce and fast, striking squarely against Taowu's tail as it dragged along the ground, neatly slicing off half of it. Blood immediately gushed forth like a fountain, so reeking that even Xiyan Cangxuan gagged slightly.
A deafening roar shook Chenrong Mountain not far away, causing tumbling rocks to slide down its slopes. In agonizing pain, Taowu revealed its true form: a giant tiger, baring its claws, shaking its head, spewing mucus, bleeding from its tail stump, and growing wildly agitated as it charged straight toward Xiaoyao.
Xiaoyao retrieved the Moon-Sacrificing Blade, leapt back, and clung to Xiangliu's back with a look of utter disdain.
Chapter 276