Chapter 167: Chapter 149: The Severely Injured Master Level Monster_1
Lu Yan sneered, saying: "Ladies and gentlemen, don’t believe Gao Wanping. He is the true murderer. He has been killing people on the road to seize the Demon Evils Crystal. If you join me in killing him, we’ll find what’s mine upon searching his body. All the Demon Evils Crystal on him belongs to you, I won’t want a single piece."
The four Martial Marquises didn’t seem to have any intention of fighting. Instead, they retreated, and one of them said: "We won’t interfere with your grudges. As for the murderer, we don’t know and we won’t utter a word outside."
They were no fools. They could tell that Lu Yan and Gao Wanping had just had a big fight.
Gao Wanping ranked sixteenth on the Martial Marquis List, but Lu Yan was seemingly unharmed after fighting him, making it clear he wasn’t weak. They couldn’t afford to offend either of them.
As the four men walked and talked, they suddenly turned around and ran.
Murderous intent flashed in Gao Wanping’s eyes. His intention was obviously to silence the witnesses.
But even if he could kill the four men, he couldn’t kill Lu Yan. The truth would be exposed eventually.
In the end, he didn’t make a move and his murderous intent faded.
"Sir, you are extraordinarily skilled. Next time we meet, we shall see who’s superior."
Gao Wanping gave Lu Yan a deep look and then turned away.
Lu Yan calmly watched him leave without making a move.
Lu Yan was faster and he still had the trump card of the avatar which he had not used yet.
However, an avatar only possesses sixty percent of the original body’s strength. While it could be effective if used suddenly, there was no guarantee that it could kill Gao Wanping.
If Lu Yan failed to kill him, the secret of the avatar would be exposed.
The avatar was his biggest secret. Lu Yan did not want to use it unless he was absolutely sure of success.
"My current weakness is my low cultivation level. Although I’m at Martial Marquis Level Three, it’s enough to handle an average Martial Marquis Level Five. However, it seems that I’m still a bit of a stretch when dealing with those on the Martial Marquis List. Gao Wanping is only at rank sixteen in the Martial Marquis List. I wonder how strong those in the top spots are?" Lu Yan pondered.
Some Innate Martial Bodies have five times normal Qi-blood. Cultivating to the Martial Marquis Peak, combined with strong martial arts skills, would definitely prove extremely formidable.
Lu Yan decided that after the situation in Lingwang City was handled, he would focus entirely on increasing his cultivation level. Once his cultivation level was higher, he would then work on his martial arts.
After a while, after making sure that Gao Wanping had moved away, Lu Yan picked up his bow, picked up a couple of arrows that had not shattered, put them back in the quiver, and continued his journey deeper into the mountains.
Very quickly, the sky turned bright and the sun showered everything with golden rays.
In the wilderness, the view suddenly opened up.
Roar!
A roar suddenly echoed from ahead.
"It’s a demon."
Lu Yan’s spirit perked, he quickly moved forward and found several Martial Marquises attacking a demon.
This demon was covered in wounds and looked as if it would not be able to hold on for much longer.
Lu Yan’s attention was not on the demon, but on those three Martial Marquises attacking the demon.
Liu Yuansong!
An old acquaintance.
The other two Martial Marquises were not from the Liu Family, but they should be Martial Marquises who had pledged allegiance to the Liu Family.
Lu Yan stood still among the branches of a tree.
Very quickly, the trio of Liu Yuansong managed to kill the demon and extract its Demon Evils Crystal.
"Shall we continue further?"
One of the Marquises asked, looking towards Liu Yuansong. Clearly, of the trio, Liu Yuansong was the leader.
Although Liu Yuansong’s cultivation level was not high, his status as impure Liu blood was clear.
"Our cultivation level is not high, it’s too dangerous to go further. Let’s search for solitary demons in the outskirts. If we find any more, great; if not, we return to Lingwang City."
Liu Yuansong said.
He was an experienced hand and hadn’t let his desire cloud his judgment.
Both men nodded and leapt off in a certain direction.
Lu Yan quietly followed them. Then, he took out an arrow, pulled the bow to its full extent and let the arrow fly.
This arrow was aimed at Liu Yuansong.
He and Liu Family were bound to clash sooner or later.
So, if he encountered a Liu Family’s Martial Marquis, Lu Yan would not be merciful.
By weakening their forces first, less people would die on his side when the battle comes.
The arrow flew through the air, like a startled rainbow.
It was too fast, so fast that Liu Yusong couldn’t dodge it.
By the time he reacted to the sound, it was already too late.
Thump!
The arrow hit him in the back, flew out of his chest, and stuck into an ancient tree.
Liu Yuansong’s eyes widened as he clutched at his chest. He then fell forward and didn’t get back up.
The two other Marquises were shocked, but they didn’t panic. Instead, they stood back-to-back, vigilantly watching their surroundings.
Whoosh, whoosh!
Lu Yan rapidly shot another two arrows, aiming at one of the men.
This man was the highest in cultivation level among the three. He was at Martial Marquis Level Three, wielding a long spear.
He caught the trail of the arrow and frantically waved his spear. Clang, he hit the arrow.
The immense force from the arrow exploded, causing him to lose grip on his spear. His spear flew out of his hands.
Then the second arrow arrived.
He couldn’t stop the second arrow; with a thud, the metal arrow pierced his chest, coming out from the back and piercing the second man’s heart.
The other Marquis, dazed, looked at the arrow sticking out of his chest. He let out a resentful roar and stumbled a few steps before collapsing to the ground.
Three arrows, three kills.
Only after all three had fallen did Lu Yan emerge. He quickly checked their bodies and found two pieces of Demon Evils Crystal.
Moreover, both were from demons of Martial Marquis Level One.
For an average Martial Marquis, the demon would be hard to kill with their strong life force. They could only whittle it down through sheer numbers or by using a higher cultivation level.
Lu Yan and Gao Wanping, who were able to kill a demon alone, were, after all, exceptions.
Subsequently, Lu Yan took Liu Yuansong’s right hand, soaked it in blood, and wrote four and a half words on the ground: "Gao Wanping killed me."
The last word "me" was not finished, only written in half. But, everyone would understand it at a glance.
After his preparations, Lu Yan quickly departed.
In the blink of an eye, another two hours passed.
During these two hours, Lu Yan did not encounter a single Martial Marquis Level demon beast.
"What’s going on? Have all the demon beasts run far away?"
Lu Yan frowned.
The number of demon beast crystals he had were far from enough to rank among the top three.
Lu Yan planned to push farther ahead for a few hours and if he found nothing, he would have to return.
However, at this moment, he faintly heard voices in the distance.
And one of those voices was quite familiar to Lu Yan.
Lu Yan quietly approached and looked ahead. His eyes shifted.
It was an old acquaintance.
Li Wenxuan.
Aside from Li Wenxuan, there were four other Marquises, all of Li Wenxuan’s faction.
Killing intent appeared in Lu Yan’s eyes.
Should he kill Li Wenxuan here?
He had killed Li Wenxuan’s son, and their relationship was doomed. There was no way they could reconcile.
If Li Wenxuan were to find out that he was the killer of Li Cangxin, he would surely seek revenge.
Instead of waiting for that, he might as well take care of this man now.
Li Wenxuan was only ranked thirty-six on the Marquis List. If he went all out, he could kill him.
This was the perfect chance. It would be difficult to kill Li Wenxuan once they were back in Baicao City.
Lu Yan quietly held the hilt of his knife, intending to strike.
But then he immediately released the hilt, laying down on the ground. He didn’t even dare to breathe heavily.
Because he saw a group of people coming over not too far away.
The leader was an old man, clearly the Head of the Li family, Li Xingyuan.
Behind him, followed by Li Wenxin and five other Marquises.
"Ancestor."
The voice of Li Wenxuan sounded.
"Wenxuan, come with us. Ahead, a Master Level demon beast has been heavily wounded and is on the verge of death. The Master and I are planning to attack it together. They will surround the perimeter. Perhaps it’s a chance to take advantage. If you can get a Master Level demon beast crystal, you can secure a spot in the top three."
The voice of Li Xingyuan sounded.
"Yes, Ancestor."
The voice of Li Wenxuan sounded again, and soon after, his footsteps quickly receded.
Once he confirmed the people were long gone, Lu Yan slowly revealed himself.
"A heavily wounded Master Level demon beast?"
Lu Yan muttered softly, then shook his head.
He would rather not join the commotion.
Although he craved the Master Level demon beast crystal, dealing with a such a beast was not easy, even if it was on the brink of death.
If you coveted its crystal, it would take your life in return.
Lu Yan chose to go in another direction.
After a few miles, Lu Yan saw several groups of people all rushing towards the same direction.
Lu Yan stopped one of the teams to inquire, and learned that in that direction, there was an ancient battlefield, where countless martial artists had died. The place was filled with an evil aura. Many demon beasts had entered the place, in order to challenge human Marquises.
"No wonder I haven’t encountered a single demon beast. All the demon beasts have gone to the ancient battlefield."
Lu Yan had an epiphany, and decided to go there and take a look.
He followed the team he had stopped. They didn’t mind, since there were many people heading towards the ancient battlefield.
After going another dozen miles, the terrain opened up, plants became sparse, as Lu Yan saw many figures gathering in a certain location.
Before these people, was a disorderly hill, filled with scattered stones, craters, and mounds. The land was black, with not a single blade of grass. The area was vast, stretching as far as the eye could see.
As Lu Yan mingled among the crowd, overhearing whispered conversations, he learned that this was indeed the ancient battlefield. In ancient times, it was a valley with towering peaks and lush vegetation. However, after a horrific battle, the mountains were leveled and rocks scattered everywhere.
A large number of demon beasts were inside.
But when the demon beasts entered such a place, they were like fish in water. With the help of the dirty aura there, their combat power would increase.
The reason why the human Marquises didn’t go in wasn’t just because of the dirty aura, but also because there was a Master Level demon beast inside.
Master Level demon beast?
Lu Yan quickly scanned the area, and indeed saw Li Wenxuan, Li Wenxin, and others in the crowd.
"...I deliberately avoided them, and after detouring around, I still ended up in the same place with them."
Lu Yan was quite speechless.
But after sweeping around, he didn’t see Li Xingyuan anywhere.
Perhaps Li Xingyuan has already entered the ancient battlefield?
It seemed Lu Yan guessed it wrong. Not long after, he saw Li Xingyuan and another old man coming together hand in hand.
"Brother Li, there are two Master Level demon beasts inside this ancient battlefield. However, one of them is severely injured and on the brink of death. We should be able to take it on together. What do you say, shall we go in?"
The old man said.
"Of course. If both Master Level demon beasts were at their peak, we would have some reservations. But since one of them is dying, the two of us would suffice. Let’s do it."
Li Xingyuan was very decisive.
Then Li Xingyuan’s voice sounded: "Brother Ouyang and I are planning to enter the battlefield together to hunt the Master Level demon beast. You all stay and guard the surroundings. Kill any demon beast that tries to escape. Don’t let a single one go."
"Yes!"
Many people responded.
Swish! Swish!
Both Masters leaped high, like large birds soaring. When they landed, they were already two hundred meters away. After a few more leaps, they disappeared deep into the ancient battlefield.
