A Demon's Path Volume 1 Chapter 24

Ling Xiao watched on as the Everlasting Pool Sect arrogantly passed the Northern Jade Sect, secretly rejoicing in their misfortune. You stupid idiots. Since you're so eager to throw your lives away, don't come rushing to Grandfather Ling begging to save your lives later on!

Cheng Yu knew what Ling Xiao said was most likely true. However, she saw that Qian Hai didn't believe him and had even taken the lead in charging forth. It was as though he was afraid someone would snatch his baby away if he was too slow. Cheng Yu couldn't help but feel anxious for him as she called out, "Young Master Qian, it's dangerous up ahead-"

Qian Hai purposely laughed in a carefree manner. "Don't tell me there are demons up ahead. even if there are, what's there to be afraid of? Isn't it our duty as Celestial Soul Masters to cleanse the world of demons and demonic beasts?"

After hearing Qian Hai put it that way, Cheng Yu quickly jumped on the bandwagon. She couldn't help but shoot Ling Xiao a despicable glance. "Coward!"

Ling Xiao shrugged and asked indifferently, "So a hero is someone who not only puts his own life recklessly in danger, but also that of his comrades? Don't be ridiculous. You shouldn't bite off more than you can chew. Those without skill can only talk big, and their lives tend to end tragically."

Cheng Qiantai strongly agreed with Ling Xiao and couldn't help but think highly of his lovable disciple. Ling Xiao is knowledgeable and experienced, bold and quick-witted. He is an outstanding person, comparable to a dragon in every aspect. Even though Li Yuanhuan is powerful, he is lacking in a few aspects Ling Xiao excels in. It looks like the future of the sect rests in Ling Xiao's hands.

As for Li Yuanhuan, Cheng Qiantai had his doubts. He didn't quite understand why, but he worried that the boy lacked a certain je ne sais quoi. But he knew one thing for sure, he wouldn't entrust the Northern Jade Sect to Li Yuanhuan before these uncertainties were dispelled.

Soon, the Everlasting Pool Sect entered the circular valley under the leadership of the Sect Master and his son. Although they said they didn't believe there were demons about, Qian Hai still shivered when a strange wind blew in his face.

Against everyone's expectations, the group had almost reached the far end of the valley, yet there wasn't any sign of demons. Qian Hai turned his horse around and galloped back to the entrance. He heartily laughed at the Northern Jade Sect. "Cowards! Pok, pok, pok! Every single one of you is a disgrace to Celestial Soul Masters!"

Cheng Qiantai's faith seemed to waver just a little. He was about to urge his horse forward when Ling Xiao advised him against it. "Master, let me go."

Cheng Yu rolled her eyes. What's with this brat's sudden change in personality? Did he grow balls? Impossible!

Ling Xiao rode up to Qian Hai in a leisurely manner, stopping about 10 meters away from him. He cast his vision on an empty area and bellowed out, "Hey! My Master found you guys already so we won't enter the valley. There's no point in hiding. If you want to kill or torture someone, have your pick of the people in the valley!"

Everyone was stunned. What was Ling Xiao doing?

Ling Xiao immediately turned around before anyone could come to their senses. Not even a moment later, 200 Chain Soul Masters emitting orange and yellow demonic soulforces suddenly emerged from underground, surrounding the circular valley. There were even two green-ranked Demonic Soul Masters amongst them!

Sure enough, the circular valley was tightly blocked off from both ends!

"Aaahhhhhh!" Qian Hai was flabbergasted. He never would've thought that green-ranked Demonic Soul Masters would manage to sneak through the Seven Grand Holy Land's protective barrier undetected.

Around 30 disciples from the Everlasting Pool Sect were so scared that their faces turned pale as they inched closer to their Sect Master, huddling up against him.

A Demonic Soul Master wearing a green mask shouted out to Cheng Qiantai, "As expected, Sect Master Cheng from the Northern Jade Sect really is amazing. You actually discovered our whereabouts. Consider this our loss. We of the Seven Devils Cult wanted to surround and kill all of you, but we'll settle with the guys in the valley. If Sect Master Cheng agrees to leave with your disciples, the Seven Devils Cult definitely won't make things difficult for you guys."

These guys are from the Seven Devils Cult? Motherfucker! If I kill them now, won't that mean I'm killing my future disciples? But if I don't kill them, they'll kill me! Humph, consider yourselves unlucky!

Cheng Qiantai was unaware of the thoughts causing havoc in Ling Xiao's mind. His face burned ever so slightly after hearing the praises from the green masked man. However, he didn't answer immediately. At this time, Qian Gui shouted out from within the valley, "Sect Master Cheng, don't be fooled by these demons! If you don't help us, you'll be helping them! Their plan is to break us up. After they kill us, they'll be coming after you!"

Bullocks! Do you think we're stupid? Ling Xiao scolded him in his heart before shouting out, "Is this how you call for help? What did you say before? Wasn't it something about only sons of bitches calling for help?"

"Stop it!" Cheng Qiantai reprimanded Ling Xiao. "Why are you still joking around at a time like this?!"

Ling Xiao helplessly shrugged, assuming innocence. He kept his mouth shut and obeyed Cheng Qiantai's orders.

The Demonic Soul Master wearing the green mask seemed to be the leader of the group. He spoke in an elegant manner, "Even though the way we handle things is cruel in your eyes, we value the promises we make. Sect Master Cheng can relax. Besides, I don't want my underlings to fight with their lives on the line, nor do you with yours, I assume. How about we live together in harmony? What do you say?"

Cheng Qiantai coldly laughed. "Yuanhuan, what do I teach you guys when dealing with demons? Tell me in a loud and clear voice!"

"Yes, Master!" Li Yuanhuan's voice loudly rang out as he recited from memory, "One, we won't have dealings with demons nor will we befriend them. Two, we'll punish and kill any demon we meet!"

"Good, very good!" The Demonic Soul Master wearing the green mask coldly laughed. "Since you guys want to die with the others in the valley, I'll make your wish come true!"

"Demon, cease your savegary!" Cheng Qiantai shouted out as a bronze machete suddenly appeared in his hand. He flew toward the Demonic Soul Master wearing the green mask, brandishing his machete.

This was the first time Ling Xiao saw his Master's weapon. It looked like Cheng Qiantai was really making his move this time.

The Demonic Soul Master wearing the green mask coldly shouted out, "Elemental Demons, kill the people in the valley. Leave these people to us Strength Demons!" His soul chain flashed with a green light, after which a pair of gloves enveloped his hands. He welcomed Cheng Qiantai's attack.

After the two green ranked Chain Soul Masters engaged, the rest followed suit. A chaotic and intense battle commenced.

Li Yuanhuan put the grandest scene on display. He brandished his pike and made his move. All that was left of him was a shadow and wherever it passed, blood-curdling screams ensued. Even those who struck at him with their weapons ended up being knocked off their feet.

Cheng Yu was also dauntless as she danced with her sword, flying through the air. She ruthlessly fought a path through the enemy, effortlessly killing any demon in her way with the Northern Jade Celestial Strike. It truly was an overbearing technique! She was a cruel beauty, exuding a charm of her own with blood against her alluring, youthful face.

Ling Xiao put on the most depressing display. He took Tang Yingying and Cheng Shi to hide in the chariot and kept watch outside. He figured he could save a bit of his energy by doing so. But against his expectations, the Demonic Soul Masters actually outnumbered them ten to one! Even though Cheng Yu and Li Yuanhuan had attracted a large bulk of enemies, there were still many disciples of the Northern Jade Sect in dire straits. They were defending themselves from the Demonic Soul Masters who engaged them from all sides.

"Forget it. I was born to work." Whenever Ling Xiao saw that a fatal blow was about to strike his comrades, he would immediately unleash a bolt of lightning. Like this, he saved his own, while burning the enemy to a crisp; they were charred on the outside, yet tender on the inside. Even though he couldn't kill an orange or yellow-ranked Chain Soul Master with his current elemental strength, it was enough to stall for time. Li Yuanhuan would promptly respond and stab his pike through those who'd been struck by lightning.

After attacking the Northern Jade Sect's disciples for a short time, the Demonic Soul Masters realised they couldn't kill them. They quickly awoke from their stupor and turned their attention to Ling Xiao. After which most of them charged at him.

"You motherfuckers!" Ling Xiao shouted in rage. "Come to daddy, I'll strike all of you down!"

Ling Xiao wildly moved his hands about. More than 100 bolts of lightning each the size of a thumb crackled as they evenly struck the oncoming Demonic Soul Masters. The electric current coursed through their bodies several times. They were in insufferable pain as the electricity numbed and charred their bodies.

They didn't even consider the possibility that Ling Xiao, a cultivator of the Strength Soul, would have such powerful elemental strength, too. The wild thunder shooting from his fingertips was simply too intense, they couldn't dodge it no matter how hard they tried! But how could they possibly know that with Ling Xiao's perverted mental strength, controlling a red-ranked Thunder Summoning technique was just like using a sledgehammer to crack open a nut, or butchering a chicken with a cow's cleaver?

What was even more of a surprise, was that after Ling Xiao attacked them with lighting, he charged at them with a black metal broom. In the blink of an eye, he was up in their faces and swept them away with his terrifying broom.

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