Immortal Supreme: Sovereign of the Grand Dao

226  Fate Luck of the Siblings n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

In a futile effort to resist the imminent danger, the Beard Gang group fought the serpent.

They released their martial spirit and used the most powerful techniques in their arsenal.

"Wind Bomb!"

*Bang!*

"What the?! It didn't even leave a scratch!"

"What did you expect otherwise?! This is a Tier 6 monster!"

Unfortunately, the serpent's fierce assault overwhelmed them.

Suddenly the serpent hissed and whipped its tail.

*Swift!*

"Watch out!"

The saw it coming but they were too slow and were all whipped to a wall.

*Bang!*

*Bleargh!*

The five of them vomited blood on impact and only Philia and her brother were away from the fighting zone.

The serpent hissed again and a poisonous red mist enveloped the five and spread to the other parts of the cave.

Arthur predicted this and gave antidotes to the Kaiser and the other two.

"Take this."

They nodded gratefully.

The poison of the serpent was too strong and everyone was powerlessness to resist and it rushed and devoured the 'food' in front of it.

Swiftly, three members were consumed, leaving only Kevin and Alvin, the original Beard Gang brothers, alongside Philia and Toki her brother.

To everyone's surprise, the serpent suddenly set it's eyes on Philia and flicked its tongue.

The brothers rejoiced silently at their postponed death but also prayed in their hearts for the girl.

As the spirit beast rushed to where the siblings were, the young boy surprisingly attack.

"Oh no you don't!"

*Boom!*

The boy exploded with a shocking speed and landed a punch tha sent the serpent flying.

*Bang!*

"Touki stop! You can't use that power!"

Arthur watched this curiosly as he saw steam coming out from the boys pores and just as the boy was to attack again he suddenly fell on his face.

"Damnit, I need more time!"

Philia quickly ran to where he was and held him and she brought out a red pill from her spatial ring and fed him.

This bold move came at a cost; he suffered some injuries for using a power hidden within him.

The remaining Beard Gang members struggled to handle the dire situation, caught between the lethal cliff edge and the serpent's venomous mist.

"This boy is strange," Arthur remarked.

"Yes indeed Master. The fact that he can have a strength like that without any cultivation is unbelievable," Kaiser nodded.

"No, not just that, he is also not affected by the poison."

"What?!"

The mist, a toxic byproduct of the serpent's attack, spread, poisoning the survivors.

Panic ensued as the others faced the dual threats of imminent death and relentless venom.

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Observing the dire circumstances, Arthur decided it was time to step in.

Approaching with a calm demeanor, he assessed the chaotic scene.

The girl, showing unexpected resilience, struggled against the venom's effects.

The serpent, undeterred by its setback, geared up for another assault.

Arthur, drawing upon his formidable strength, confronted the serpent head-on.

"I never liked snakes for some reason," he spoke.

Philia was shocked by the sudden appearance of four people by the side.

'We were followed? Who are they?' she thought.

Arthur rushed the beasts and unleashed and furry of fist attacks that made booming sounds in the cave.

The gilr flinched at that while the boy's eyes shined in admiration.

'He is strong,' the boy thought and clenched his fist.

'I want to be that strong and protect my sister.'

Each movement was intentional, every strike calculated. Arthur's attacks seamlessly blended martial prowess and mystical power.

With a final, decisive blow, the serpent was sent into the afterlife.

"Anybody want snake meat?" Arthur asked but everyone flinched except Touki.

As the mist cleared, the surviving members of the Beard Gang group, though poisoned, escaped further harm.

Arthur still wore his cloak hiding his identity, and examined the aftermath.

The once-dangerous cavern now echoed with the tension of the battle within.

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Amidst the clearing mist, Arthur assessed the aftermath of the serpent's defeat.

The Beard Gang brothers lay unconscious, their lives hanging by a thread due to the insidious poison.

The girl, coughing up blood, and her wounded brother pleaded with desperation in their eyes.

"Please, sir," the boy implored, his voice desperate, "save my sister. I'll do anything, repay you with my life if needed."

Arthur turned to look at the girl instead .

The girl suddenly shook head and interjected, her voice weak but determined. "The poison is rare and deadly. To counteract it, we need an ancient herb, one that might not even exist in the Central Continent."

Arthur's interest was piqued.

With a subtle motion, he activated his Fate Gaze power, examining the intricate threads of their providence.

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"This spirit beast has an ancient bloodline and if not for the fact that it's original bloodline is very faint we would already be dead."

The girl was sure that no one on the southern continent can help her.

'Maybe the Empire can have a way to help or the Alchemist Association but...' of course she thought those people would not care about her.

The depth of the girl's knowledge about the serpent spirit beast and the poison it carried surprised Arthur. He asked, "Are you an alchemist?"

She shook her head, "No, I can't practice alchemy, but I've studied extensively. I know about herbs, poisons and medicines."

A thoughtful expression crossed Arthur's face as he considered the value of these siblings.

With a subtle motion, he activated his Fate Gaze power, examining the intricate threads of their providence.

The Beard Gang brothers, surprisingly had a red carp fate, indicating that their lives were not ending now.

However, the two siblings revealed an even rarer fate.

The girl's fate manifested as a blue dragon, while her brother's fate was an exceptionally rare violet dragon with nine claws.

These revelations intrigued Arthur.

The rarity of their fates, combined with the girl's profound knowledge, hinted at their potential but more than that.

'Their origins won't be simple,' Arthur thought.

With a calculated decision, Arthur resolved to assist them.

"I will save your sister," he declared, his voice carrying a hint of authority. "But on the condition that you will work for me from now on."

The boy nodded fervently, gratitude shining in his eyes. "I swear, sir, we are in your debt."

The girl however furrowed her brows, 'Did he not hear what I said? Moreover I don't even know your identity,' she complained in her heart but still wished he could help her predicament.