A Demon's Path Chapter 45

Ling Xiao had an approving and gratified smile on his face when he saw the Accelerating Talisman in her hands.

Cheng Yu moved much faster in the next moment. She was already slashing at her opponent's hand with her sword just as the ugly monster raised his machete.

The guy was rather prompt in reacting to her attack. He quickly discarded his machete and withdrew his arm. Even so, the sword successfully hacked off his hand.

Pfffftttt! Fresh blood madly sprouted out from his wrist. Cheng Yu kicked him right in the chest before he could come to his senses and sent him flying. Whoosh! Cheng Yu dashed to her opponent's side before he had the chance to scramble back up to his feet. She placed her sword at his throat and said, "You lost."

His large mouth twitched, but there was no reluctance in his eyes. He said in a horse voice, "I lost."

Cheng Yu had learned a valuable lesson from Luo Feikai: never take someone who's backed into a corner for their word. She kept her sword firmly pressed against his neck. Only after he got up and left the field on his own volition did she breathe out deeply. To her surprise, her back was drenched in sweat.

Once Cheng Yu returned to her seat, she faced Ling Xiao with sincerity and said, "Thank you."

Perhaps Ling Xiao was fully focused on something else or simply didn't hear her, but whatever the case, he didn't respond to her words in the slightest.

Cheng Yu was just about to flip out when she followed Ling Xiao's gaze. There, she found Qian Hai who was still engaged in an intense battle with his opponent.

Qian Gui was itching to take the field seeing the injuries on his son's body. Whether it be his arms, chest, or thighs, all of them were lined with gashes. Even though they weren't bleeding profusely, the aggregate number of injuries was frightening. Thousands of mosquitoes could feast on it for a month!

This wasn't the biggest point of concern for Qian Gui. The main reason was because he really couldn't wrap his head around his son's opponent.

Qian Hai's eyes were in a doozy as he looked at his opponent who wore a strange set of clothes. He was gaudily dressed in bright clothings from head to toe. His sleeves were wide and loose whereas the legs of his trousers were in strips. The guy's arms were hidden beneath his sleeves and only showed when he attacked, leaving Qian Hai guessing as to when the next strike might come. His kicks weren't any less tricky. The cloth strips complemented the foul stench of his smelly feet as they bore into Qian Hai's nostrils, wavering his focus. It was precisely this odd manner of combat that threw Qian Hai out of his comfort zone. He lost his bearings and failed to multitask. In the end, the guy's hickies were on every part of his body.

Even though he was going overboard and pulling a fast one over Qian Hai, his actions were within the confines of the tournament's rules and regulations. So even if Qian Hai was falling further and further into despair, he could only tolerate his opponent.

After fighting for what seemed like an eternity, Qian Hai finally couldn't hold it in any longer. He brandished his snickersnees and unleashed his Qian Family's ultimate technique—Dual Blade, Circular Slash!

Whoosh! Swoosh! Orange blade shadows filled the air in the blink of an eye, fiercely hacking away at the strange guy.

Unbeknownst to Qian Hai, the strange guy seemed to have prepared for this move. He rapidly took out a small shield and erected it in front of him. The shield was half a meter high and had a glossy surface resembling that of a mirror.

"Light Mirror Shield! Fuck!" Qian Gui was normally a patient person, but when he saw the shield, he couldn't help but curse out loudly. Following which, he witnessed a scene straight from one of his nightmares. The Light Mirror Shield blocked all the blade shadows flying towards that guy and sent them back to Qian Hai.

Ling Xiao finally understood why Qian Gui violently cursed and couldn't help but observe a moment of silence for Qian Hai. Brother Qian Hai, it doesn't matter if you lose. It's more important you save your small life. If the chance ever presents itself, I'll ask you to help me harness a horse.

Just when everyone thought Qian Hai's fate was sealed, he suddenly swallowed a pill. "Hiyah!" Qian Hai madly roared out. His orange soulforce brilliantly swelled up all around him and he unleashed his Dual Blade, Circular Slash again.

Qian Hai's second blade shadow collided with the first, causing an eruption of orange soulforce.

The strange guy never expected Qian Hai to be capable of using his ultimate technique a second time. But even more so that the might of his second deployment eclipsed the first.

The second round of blade shadows blasted through the first and still had ample power remaining. Nevertheless, the strange guy was surprised, but not worried about it at all. He taunted, "I'm afraid it's your loss either way. I still have the Light Mirror Shi- Aaahhhhhh!"

The strange guy's joy was short lived. Qian Hai still had the energy to rush up to him after unleashing his ultimate technique.

A Chain Soul Master would normally be weakened after using their ultimate technique and would need to recover over a period of time before they could use it a second time. Qian Hai used it twice in a row, yet it didn't seem to cost him any energy at all. Instead, it seemed like he only became faster and stronger!

Bang! The blade shadows bounced back again, but Qian Hai was already beside his opponent. He viciously slashed out at the strange guy's wrist with his snickersnees.

The shield fell to the ground with a dull thunk, countless droplets of blood staining its sleek surface. This battle ended in a tragic victory for Qian Hai.

Qian Hai collapsed on his seat when he returned to his father's side, his body drenched in blood from head to toe.

Seeing his half-dead appearance, Ling Xiao thought to himself, Heh, I think he used up too much of his energy when he was entertaining that horse. It seems like the side effects of the pill are a bit too strong for him. Ah, what a weakling!

Qian Gui was furious. "Hai'er, what pill did you take just now?"

Qian Hai's lips turned pale. "The Vigorous Golden Erectile Pill…"

When he heard the name of this pill, Li Yuanhuan voiced his curiosity, "Master, you still haven't told me what this pill is. Oh right, Junior Brother, you concocted it, right?"

Cheng Qiantai wore a gloomy expression. "Xiao'er, what did you do?!"

Ling Xiao rubbed his nose and innocently explained, "Master, Brother Qian wanted this pill. It's got nothing to do with me. What's more, I have two recipes for this pill. One is to repair your body and the other is to make up for a deficit in the lower area…"

"Make up for the lower area? What does that mean?" Cheng Yu asked without using her brain. All of a sudden, she realised Ling Xiao was looking at her like an idiot and her father even had a fierce look on his face. She knew she'd asked the wrong question.

Li Yuanhuan felt extremely awkward too so he quickly changed topics. "Brother Qian Hai, are you alright? You still have to partake in the second round later on."

Ling Xiao took out a few pills and said, "I have a few more Vigorous Golden Erectile Pills. Do you want them?"

No one knew how to respond.

…

Li Yuanchong was still the flashiest. His opponent immediately forfeited the match before their round even began, running out of the field as he pissed his pants in fear. Li Yuanchong became the first victor of the solo eliminations in less than 10 seconds. That 15 year old boy was still dressed in white robes, and his face was ice-cold as ever. He truly looked wicked.

The first round ended with the elimination of 59 people, with 59 proceeding to the next round.

It was a problem drawing lots with an odd number. However, someone had a brilliant solution to this problem. "Everyone, the Sunny Spring Sect and the Sand Mound Sect would like to apologise for arriving late. If nobody minds, our sects will choose a representative to make it an even number."

Cheng Qiantai and Qian Gui's face darkened. "Why did they appear now of all times?"

Ling Xiao apathetically looked at the fellows gathered at the entrance to the arena. Naturally, the one leading the pack was Sect Master Luo Shang of the Sunny Spring Sect.

Many sects started feverently discussing their arrival. "They've arrived at this time and still have the nerve to want a seat in the solo eliminations?!"

"One newcomer representing two sects? Have they merged?"

Countless questions of the same tune rang out throughout the grandstand.

Valley Master Shen Nanfeng didn't seem to mind such obviously rude behaviour, arbitrarily letting his gaze fall on Luo Shang.

Luo Shang turned to stare at Shen Nanfeng without a hint of fear in eyes. Their gazes collided for several seconds before parting. There were too many details written in that single exchange. No one present could completely understand what was going through their minds in that moment. Ling Xiao only had a rough understanding of it, but that was only based on the information he possessed.

Everyone was looking at Shen Nanfeng. They were confident Shen Nanfeng would chase Luo Shang out. After all, he wasn't the type of person to turn a blind eye. However, to their surprise, Shen Nanfeng indifferently made a gesture inviting them to do so. "Your seats are over there. As for your newcomers, they can partake in the next round. They shall draw the lots now."

"What?!" The audience was shocked by Shen Nanfeng's abrupt decision.

Chapter end