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Chapter 115: Slaying the Lingming Deer King!
Chapter 115: Slaying the Lingming Deer King!
At the Qing Luan Sword Sect on Cloud Purity Peak, an eerie silence engulfed the vast sect, with not a sound to be heard.
Only deep within the sect, there was a faint rustling noise.
Upon closer listening, it was clear—the sound of teeth gnashing on flesh, bones, and blood!
After an unknown duration, the sound ceased.
Zhang Rujian, his body covered in blood, slowly emerged from the depths of the sect.
He seemed unaffected, his expressionless face showing no emotion as he left his feeding ground and returned to his room.
Creak!
As the wooden door opened, the sight that greeted him was still a floor covered in blood-red. The man tied to the pillar, however, had become even more emaciated, and the pair of deer antlers growing from his chest were now a vibrant red.
Feeding these antlers with the blood essence of a Great Grandmaster—this was no ordinary monster's doing! Especially since this Great Grandmaster was the Monster Slayer General guarding Yongyuan Prefecture!
"Someone from Linyuan City has arrived, but it's not Su Zimo or Xiang Qingyu. It's just an unknown Master Realm cultivator."
Zhang Rujian spoke as he looked at Shi Xinhan, who was barely clinging to life.
His words roused Shi Xinhan's consciousness, and he opened his mouth, his voice hoarse and weak.
"Challenging the Monster Slayer... You're seeking your own demise!"
His voice was faint, but his tone was resolute.
Zhang Rujian's calm demeanor shattered, and he scoffed, "Monster Slayer? Hmph!"
"In all of Qingzhou, only Wei Wujiji deserves our respect. The rest are mere warriors, nothing more than rats!"
"Today, I'll teach you Qingzhou's Monster Slayer a lesson!"
He strode forward, stopping before Shi Xinhan. Reaching out, he gently grasped the deer antlers.
Then, with a sudden burst of force, he ripped the antlers from Shi Xinhan's chest, tearing open a gaping hole.
"Ahhhh!!!"
The chest cavity tore, creating a massive wound.
The intense pain instantly jolted Shi Xinhan's fading consciousness, and he screamed loudly.
Zhang Rujian examined the antlers in his hands, relishing the screams echoing in his ears.
His face glowed with a drunken delight, as if he were listening to the most enchanting sound in the world.
"After killing you, a General of the N Character Camp, I'll slay another direct disciple."
"I don't believe Wei Wujiji will remain holed up in Linyuan City, keeping an eye on the Cangyuan Dragon Sovereign.
"As soon as he dares to leave, the Dragon Sovereign can begin his dragon transformation, and I'll retreat deep into the Mosu Mountains."
"Then, our demon clan will gain another Great Sage!"
"The annihilation of the Great Jin Dynasty and the enslavement of the human clan are within reach!"
As he spoke, Zhang Rujian's expression grew increasingly frenzied.
Across from him, Shi Xinhan's torn chest revealed his nearly desiccated internal organs, blood, flesh, and bones.
After a final agonized cry, Shi Xinhan's life force plummeted like an avalanche, quickly fading away.
Zhang Rujian chuckled lightly, then slowly placed the antlers on his head.
Sizzle!
The flesh at the base of the antlers rapidly fused with his scalp.
Zhang Rujian's aura became wild and ferocious.
"This feeling... It's incredible!"
His eyes glowed with an unnatural redness, and he stretched out his arms in a fit of madness.
Boom!
At that moment, a thunderous roar shook the air, followed by a radiant arrow, carrying the weight of ten thousand pounds, tearing through the air towards him.
In its path, buildings and rocks alike shattered under the force of the arrow's aftermath.
The arrow pierced through the house's door, hurtling towards the crazed laughter of Zhang Rujian!
Swish!
In this critical moment, he spun around and grabbed the radiant arrow.
"Not bad strength, but..."
He was about to comment on the arrow when, above him, the roof shattered, and a giant hand gripped the antlers on his head.
Buzz!
A buzzing sound reverberated above Zhang Rujian's head.
Then, an incredibly powerful force, like a flood unleashed, poured down upon him!
Under this force, Zhang Rujian felt his body lose control.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Swish!
Boom!
His body was repeatedly slammed against the ground, and as the room shook violently, he was thrown out, landing on the ground outside.
After rolling for dozens of meters, his skin and flesh were torn and mangled.
Zhang Rujian stood up, his body rapidly transforming into a ten-meter-tall giant deer.
The antlers on his head grew rapidly, like two ancient trees rooted in his skull.
His iron hooves and fangs seemed capable of trampling and tearing through any substance.
The antlers on his head glowed with a crimson light, as if imbued with a soul-dazing power.
Roar!
His iron hooves pounded the ground, his gaze fixed on the house ahead, a mix of ferocity and awe.
A Master Realm cultivator with such formidable power! Was this the so-called natural super strength of the human clan?
As the demon's eyes revealed a hint of confusion, it was not alone in its approach. Accompanying it was a fox demon of equal Demonic Sage Realm.
Their plan was to impersonate Shi Xinhan, the Great Grandmaster of the Geng Word Camp, and deliberately report their whereabouts to Linyuan City, luring a Commander's Direct Disciple into a trap.
Regardless of the disciple's identity, the two Demon Sage Beasts intended to launch a surprise attack from both sides, swiftly eliminating the unsuspecting target.
However, as the young man had already ascended the mountain, the fox demon below had not sounded any warning. Had the young man secretly evaded the fox demon's notice? Or had he swiftly slain the fox demon, leaving no time for a warning?
The demon's large eyes narrowed with disbelief. The fox demon's strength was not to be underestimated.
As these thoughts crossed its mind, a human figure emerged from the distant room, carrying the lifeless body of the Master General of the Geng Word Camp. His expression was cold and unreadable.
"Hmph! With your life already in peril, what's the point of carrying a corpse?" Qin Zheng scoffed at the demon.
The Lingming Deer King's antlers glowed with vibrant colors, emitting a peculiar fragrance.
Ignoring the deer, Qin Zheng laid the body of Shi Xinhan on the ground. This was the first time he witnessed the death of a Great Grandmaster, a Martial Artist responsible for the safety of an entire prefecture and its people. The sight was gruesome, beyond what most could bear.
Qin Zheng recalled Wei Wuji's words, leaving a deep impression on his mind. Constantly opposing demons, even a one-in-a-million Great Grandmaster couldn't guarantee their own safety.
Qin Zheng disliked this feeling. He stood up, turned towards the massive demon, and with a slight movement of his hands, he propelled himself like a cannonball! In the blink of an eye, he reached the Lingming Deer King, and the Ghost Head Saber fell into his grasp. With a twist, he slashed downwards!
Boom!!
The Lingming Deer King slightly lowered its head, then fiercely butted forward.
The Ghost Head Saber clashed with the deer's antlers, like an ancient tree, sending powerful gusts of wind in all directions.
Both the human and the demon were sent flying in opposite directions.
Despite the force of the clash, neither seemed to gain the upper hand. Qin Zheng's eyes narrowed; this was the first time he encountered a monster with such immense strength.
The Lingming Deer King was equally astonished.
Having killed a Monster Slayer Grand General and now targeting a Commander's Direct Disciple, its strength was undeniable. But upon engaging in combat, it realized the youth's power.
The Lingming Deer King knew it couldn't defeat this opponent.
Not only was the youth immune to its soul attack through the antlers, but his strength was also on par with its own.
Such a formidable existence, and yet he was merely in the Master Realm!
If he advanced to the Great Grandmaster Realm, what heights would he reach?
The most likely outcome was another Wei Wuji in Qingzhou.
With his presence, all Demon Sage Beasts in Qingzhou would be deterred.
Then, Wei Wuji could focus on healing and breaking through to the Martial Saint Realm.
These thoughts flashed through the demon's mind.
One conclusion emerged: the youth before it must not be allowed to live.
As it pondered, the youth rushed towards it once more, reaching its side in an instant.
The Lingming Deer King's focus returned, and it roared, ready to charge with its antlers.
But at that moment, the youth opened his mouth, and a thunderous roar reverberated.
A powerful mental attack instantly invaded the demon's mind.
A surge of dizzying pain caused it to lose control over its demon body.
The youth had mastered spiritual martial arts!
The Lingming Deer King bellowed in disbelief.
According to its knowledge, humans cultivated both the physical and spiritual paths.
Most Martial Artists focused on physical cultivation, gradually transforming and strengthening their bodies.
While some cultivated the spiritual path, they were extremely rare.
Those excelling in both paths were even rarer, akin to a phoenix feather or a unicorn's horn.
The youth before it excelled in both, possessing immense strength and formidable mental power.
Such an existence couldn't be spared.
Qin Zheng paid no heed to the demon's thoughts.
With one hand gripping an antler, he channeled his true qi, amplifying his strength. He lifted the massive demon and slammed it to the ground.
Taking a step forward, he placed his foot on the deer's neck, both hands gripping the Ghost Head Saber.
With a mighty slash, he beheaded the demon.
The enormous head rolled, and blood gushed forth like an open floodgate.
(End of Chapter)
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