Chapter 104: 073: Winter snow presses down on the Phoenix branch, only love remains as in the old times (Big chapter asking for monthly ticket) _3 Chapter 104: 073: Winter snow presses down on the Phoenix branch, only love remains as in the old times (Big chapter asking for monthly ticket) _3 The dumb ones had already been killed off; all that were left were the crafty ones.
If they detected the scent of a formidable cultivator or saw a large number of people from afar, they’d immediately get into hiding.
I’m thinking, once we’re done with this forest, we should start moving into the deeper parts…”
Chen Dengming nodded in approval and chuckled, “You’re right, demonic beasts can be cunning too.
In that case, we should separate for a while, each taking an Absorbing Breath Pearl, and lure the beasts out.”
He hadn’t expected that demonic beasts could sniff out powerful cultivators.
The main reason was the demonic beasts from Brocade Mill weren’t this crafty.
The beasts there would swagger across the plains, frequently hunting humans.
Caught off guard by the sudden appearance of Chen Dengming, who dared to slaughter demonic beasts, they hadn’t gotten used to his method before he killed them.
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And eventually, even the smaller beasts became smarter, rarely showing up anymore.
The demonic beasts in Moonlight Market were an entirely different case.
The saying “local conditions raise local people, local people raise local beasts” was apt.
Immediately, Chen Dengming and Chu Xun agreed on a plan, and each began to use the Absorbing Breath Pearls.
One acts as bait, while the other hangs back, ready to strike at any moment.
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“Celestial spirits, earth spirits, King Yama, please don’t show yourself.
Even if a demonic beast really appears later, let it not be a Qi Cultivation level five giant spider.
I’m familiar with this area.
Usually, at most a Qi Cultivation level four Wilderness Wolf may appear…
stay calm, stay calm!”
Chu Xun appeared calm on the outside, but he was nervous inside.
He led the way in fear and trembling, constantly moving his palms, ready to start the spell casting.
Although he thought he understood Chen Dengming’s character, after all, they had never fought side by side.
To say he wasn’t anxious or doubtful would be a lie.
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He also worried that if a powerful beast emerged, Chen Dengming might just leave him behind to save himself.
But after his big talk earlier, claiming he knew this forest well and assured that no powerful beasts would appear, and because they actually needed someone to lead the way, he had to be the bait himself.
“Don’t panic; I’ve found one.
It might be at the Qi Cultivation level five.
Good, keep pretending to move forward…”
Suddenly, Chen Dengming’s voice resonated in Chu Xun’s ear.
Chu Xun was first elated, then scared to the point where his heart nearly stopped, his body ready to jump out in shock.
A Qi Cultivation level five beast nearby, and he’s supposed to keep pretending to move forward?
Was he planning to use him as a meat bun to beat the dog?
Chu Xun was about to flee from his spot in an instant.
At the same time, a wave of intense spiritual might suddenly emanated from the surrounding air.
Chen Dengming’s eyes glowed fiercely, his white hair flying as he activated the Air-travel-transforming-into-gold Skill.
His hands remotely controlled the Spiritual Energy, abruptly gripping it.
“Roar!
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Almost simultaneously, a demonic wolf’s roar, shaking the entire forest, burst out from a nearby side.
But the next moment, this powerful roar turned into a pitiful howl.
In the forest over there, the air dramatically fluctuated then a large area of reflective metal luster and sharp air flow appeared.
It seemed to instantly form a terrifying metallic vortex storm, emanating a strong gravitational pull like an abyss had formed out of nowhere, sucking a sleek demonic wolf into it.
Crackling-
A chilling sound of bones breaking and tendons snapping erupted, the demonic wolf let out a death rattle, its spiritual might surged drastically, its eyes red as it tried to break free from the vortex of Qi.
But at the same moment, a dazzling sword light flashed across, clanging against the wolf’s head, creating a vibrating noise of metal on metal.
However, it only just managed to tear the skin and the bone, without penetrating through it.
By this time, half of the demonic beast’s body had hit the ground with a ‘thud’, blood and broken innards spilled all over, the smell of blood filled the air.
It had died a terrible death on the spot.
“Swoosh-”
Chen Dengming rushed over.
With a wave of his hand, the Ice Spirit Sword hummed and fluttered back to his side like a fish, slowly revolving, radiating a piercing coldness and a misty spiritual light.
However, he seemed somewhat dissatisfied, lightly sighing as his finger brushed the icy cold blade.
Though it’s well known that wolves are hardheaded creatures,
Yet, after his strike, the Ice Spirit Sword could not even penetrate half of the bones of a Qi Cultivation Level Five demonic wolf…
This killing power is indeed weak.
A weapon upgrade is urgently needed.
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“Whoosh——”
At this moment, Chu Xun’s figure swiftly swept in.
Seeing the demonic wolf that had been cleaved in half and its body mutilated beyond recognition on the ground, he was so frightened it sent chills down his spine.
If not for the spiritual might and evil Qi emanating from this wolf, confirming that it was indeed a Wilderness Wolf at the fifth level of Qi Cultivation, he would have thought it was simply a domestic dog easily killed by his neighbor.
“Brother Chen, what was that Daoism just now?
I couldn’t see it clearly.
Was it a high-rank Daoism?”
Chu Xun deliberately asked in a relaxed tone, though he still stuttered slightly, revealing his lingering nervousness.
“Not a high-rank Daoism, it’s a Grade-1 Level-6 Air-travel-transforming-into-gold Skill, haven’t you ever seen someone use it?”
“Oh?
So it was the Air-travel-transforming-into-gold Skill, I have seen it.
Just that…Brother Chen, your use of this Daoism seems, sheesh, quite strong.”
“This is very normal, Chen Dengming replied.
“I practice it frequently.
Any Daoism, once practiced to a high level, has this kind of power.”
“Oh—— I see!”
Chu Xun pressed down his confusion and shock, and secretly thought that Brother Chen might indeed have spent a long time immersing himself in this Daoism, hence mastering it.
But that didn’t necessarily mean he was good at other Daoisms.
He then shifted his gaze to the other half of the brutally mutilated wolf carcass.
Seeing the carcass, its fur and flesh shredded into tatters, he felt both a chill and a pang.
He carefully chose polite words, and said with a stiff smile and a polite salute,
“This…Brother Chen, your strength is clear to see, but this is such a waste.
Next time, you can kill it more gently, so the meat can be sold for a good price.”
Chen Dengming readily agreed, “Alright.
This was our first time cooperating and I was worried that you might be injured by the attack, so I acted hastily.
I’ll be more careful next time.”
Chu Xun felt touched, and secretly scolded himself for being overly suspicious of Brother Chen.
He hastily returned the politeness, “Brother Chen is being too modest.
Shall we…continue?
Oh wait, you just used a spell, don’t you need to recover?”
“Oh, it’s fine.
That spell was nothing major.
I didn’t use much energy.
I’ve already recovered.” Chen Dengming lifted the Spirit Stone he used for recovery.
Chu Xun was at a loss for words, feeling a stifling sensation in his chest.
You didn’t use much energy, then why the hurry to recover?
Moreover, what you just did was instantly kill a Qi Cultivation Level Five Wilderness Wolf with the Air-travel-transforming-into-gold Skill.
And you used only a little energy?
If you were to attack me, wouldn’t ten of me lined up be killed and still not satiate your vigor?
It seems I underestimated you.
I thought high-level Qi cultivators might be strong but not overwhelmingly so.
But now, the extent of Chen Dengming’s strength is beyond belief – it’s as if his strength has opened the gate to the realm of the unbelievable and gone through it.
And he actually wants me to be his guide…
he’s being overly cautious.
With his capability, he could simply bulldoze this whole forest.
After all, it’s not like there are Foundation Establishment Demonic Beasts lurking around.
Chu Xun mockingly thought to himself while he hastily gathered the demonic beast carcass.
He didn’t dare to voice these thoughts too loudly out of fear that the formidable Chen Dengming might overhear.
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After they had finished cleaning up, they set off again while there was still daylight.
Emboldened by Chen Dengming, Chu Xun now strutted around more boldly, his movements noticeably magnified instead of timidity as before.
With Brother Chen being so strong yet cautious, that’s more than enough.
He, Zhu, as the bait walking in front, needed to be a little more aggressive.
How else could he entice the cunning demonic beasts to attack?
He must make the beasts unable to resist his arrogant demeanor, provoke them into wanting to take a bite…
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