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Chapter 119: Crushing Victory! A Palm Explodes the Enemy!
Chapter 119: Crushing Victory! A Palm Explodes the Enemy!
A menacing pincer-like maw, emitting a nauseating stench of raw flesh, loomed overhead.
The centipede demon, with its massive body, lowered its head, ready to devour her.
Boom!!
At this critical moment, a thunderous roar echoed from the distant horizon, shaking the heavens and the earth!
In an instant, a streak of radiant light pierced through the centipede demon's body.
Pfft!
Dark, foul-smelling blood splattered, followed by chunks of flesh falling to the ground.
Roar!!!
The sudden turn of events left the two demons in shock.
The centipede demon let out a painful scream.
Then, a golden light flashed from afar, swiftly reaching the group in the blink of an eye.
Whoosh!
After a swift and fierce slash of the blade, the centipede demon's enormous head tumbled to the ground.
The tight bindings that restrained Xu Qingling's body suddenly lost their strength, loosening abruptly.
Xu Qingling regained control of her body and immediately displayed her lightfoot techniques, landing gracefully on the ground.
"Who are you?!"
The sudden change left the demon sage centipede demon stunned, and by the time it reacted, it had already perished on the spot!
The masked spider demon was terrified, slowly retreating into the forest behind it, while sternly asking, "Who dares to challenge me?"
Just then, a figure clad in a black robe with golden patterns appeared out of thin air above the demon.
Qin Zheng stomped his foot forcefully!
Boom!
The massive body of the masked spider demon collapsed instantly, crushed under the overwhelming force.
In the face of such vast and surging power, its body burst, and it perished instantly!
"You dare to come and kill me, and you don't even know who I am?"
"How laughable!"
Qin Zheng chuckled coldly, then strode forward to the deputy commanders, swiftly severing the spider silk binding them with his blade.
By now, the venom had already corroded their flesh, and in some places, their bones were even visible, but thankfully, their lives were not in danger.
"We are grateful to you, General Qin!"
The deputy commanders struggled to stand and expressed their gratitude to Qin Zheng.
"No need for such formality. If you have medicine, use it quickly to treat your injuries," Qin Zheng said, shaking his head.
Only then did he turn his gaze to the girl who was staring at him in a daze.
"How are your injuries?" Qin Zheng asked.
His question snapped Xu Qingling out of her trance of awe.
It had only been a few days since they last met, but she felt that he had become even stronger.
The powerful demon she had struggled against was effortlessly slain by him, as if it were as easy as cutting through vegetables.
Could this truly be the strength of a Grandmaster Realm cultivator? Xu Qingling was astonished.
In that moment, she seemed to see a reflection of Wei Wuji in Qin Zheng.
They shared the same strength, the same confidence, and the same composure!
Before them, all demons seemed destined to perish under their blades, posing no threat.
With them at the forefront, there was no need to worry about any crisis.
Xu Qingling stood there, her expression dazed, her eyes fixed on Qin Zheng.
His brows furrowed slightly at her reaction, and he asked again, "Are you injured?"
"Ah? No! No!" Xu Qingling quickly shook her head, then added, "Master asked me to deliver a message. He said you might not be able to return to Linyuan City for a while."
Qin Zheng nodded slightly upon hearing this.
If possible, he would prefer to stay outside, slaying demons and accumulating merit.
Once his strength was sufficient, he would return to eliminate the powerful demon that loomed over Linyuan City, maximizing his gains.
Especially the ancient Cangyuan Dragon Sovereign, whose strength was formidable after an unknown number of years. Its sins were undoubtedly profound, and slaying it would surely bring unprecedented merit!
Seeing Qin Zheng's calm nod, Xu Qingling was momentarily at a loss for words.
Wei Wuji had sent her to assist Qin Zheng in eradicating the demons in Yong'an Prefecture and guarding against the impending attack of the Demon Sage Realm demon.
However, whether it was clearing the prefecture of demons or preparing for the Demon Sage Realm threat, it seemed Xu Qingling's help might not be needed.
Qin Zheng didn't dwell on these thoughts at the moment.
After extracting the demon cores from the two slain demons, the demon slayer patrol from the Geng Word Camp arrived on horseback.
Even with the speed of the demon horse infused with dragon blood, they struggled to match Qin Zheng's pace.
"You should return to the Geng Word Camp with them," Qin Zheng said, addressing Xu Qingling.
She had suffered severe injuries in Fuxian Lake, nearly dying from snake venom.
Although the venom had been neutralized, her body remained weak.
It had only been a few days since then, and her body was likely not fully recovered.
Moreover, she had just endured a joint attack from two Demon Sage Realm demons, which would have further weakened her.
Rest and recovery were her immediate priorities, not engaging in combat.
At Qin Zheng's words, Xu Qingling hesitated slightly, then asked, "Aren't you going back?"
Qin Zheng shook his head and looked towards another direction, "If you've come, why hide in the shadows?"
As he spoke, a middle-aged man dressed in dark robes with his hands clasped behind his back emerged slowly from the nearby forest.
His tall and sturdy figure, with thick eyebrows and tiger-like eyes, exuded an extraordinary aura.
As he emerged from the forest, he seemed like a fierce and menacing mountain lord.
"Who would have thought that a small executioner from Black Goose City would undergo such a tremendous transformation in such a short time?"
"I'm truly curious. In a small place like Black Goose City, what fortune could have allowed a mere executioner to become what he is today?"
After the middle-aged man stepped out, his thick aura poured forth without restraint, stirring up a great wind that caused the tree branches to sway.
Qin Zheng's gaze, cold and sharp, fixed on the man, confirming that he was human and not a transformed demon, before he spoke, "Have you come for me?"
The middle-aged man shook his head, then calmly replied, "I am under the command of the High State Governor. Upon hearing that Master Shi Xinhuan of Yong'an Prefecture died at the hands of a demon, I was sent to resolve the demon plague in Yong'an Prefecture."
Hearing this, Qin Zheng nodded slightly and then said, "In three breaths, state your true purpose for coming here."
When those two great demons appeared earlier, they didn't take any action. Are you trying to fool me with such words?
Hearing this, the middle-aged man was taken aback, then raised his eyebrows disdainfully, and said exactly, "In three breaths?"
"Even if I tell you that the Demon Slayer is powerless to control Yong'an Prefecture, and the High State Governor ordered me to take command of the Geng Word Camp, what can you do about it?"
"Could it be that you dare to defy the High State Governor's orders?"
With these words, Xu Qingling, on the other side, struggled to suppress her fiery temper.
She immediately shouted loudly, "The ten major military camps of Qingzhou, all affairs should be decided by the Commander-in-Chief. What are you here for, causing a ruckus!"
As her words fell, she gripped the great halberd and took a step forward.
But at that moment, Qin Zheng extended his hand, stopping her movement.
Simultaneously, his slender fingers lightly spun, and he stepped forward calmly, saying, "If it's just this..."
"Today, a martial hero from the rivers and lakes, claiming to be under the command of the High State Governor, has recklessly interfered in demon-slaying matters. He should be captured!"
After finishing his last sentence, Qin Zheng's figure suddenly transformed into a golden light, instantly appearing before the middle-aged man. Simultaneously, he extended his palm, striking towards the man's face.
"Huh!"
The middle-aged man's eyes widened, and he let out a loud shout.
In an instant, his aura surged, and silver-gray true qi burst forth from his body.
He then reached out with both hands, attempting to grab Qin Zheng's palm, which was falling towards him.
"A mere grandmaster, even with some fortune, is no match for a true grandmaster!"
He shouted loudly, and as his breath surged, his black hair danced wildly, like a ferocious lion!
Qin Zheng's palm instantly struck down.
"Huh?!"
As soon as their hands touched, the middle-aged man's face changed instantly!
A wildly violent force surged through the point of contact between their hands, quickly invading his body.
Facing this vast power, he was like a small boat sailing in a raging storm, unable to control himself amidst the turbulent waves, and could only be at its mercy!
Bang!
His knees suddenly knelt.
In an instant, he lost control of his body and was forcefully pressed down.
"Ahhhh!"
The middle-aged man roared, and strands of true qi quickly gathered in his arms, as he tried to resist Qin Zheng's palm, which was like a towering mountain.
Unfortunately, no matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't move Qin Zheng at all.
As Qin Zheng's strength increased, the middle-aged man's body was pressed lower and lower, and his knees sank into the ground.
Qin Zheng's gaze remained calm, like a high and mighty deity looking down upon mortals.
He gradually increased his strength.
With his current power, if he unleashed it all at once, even thick-skinned demons would be unable to withstand it, let alone humans.
Qin Zheng wanted to test how much power an ordinary grandmaster could endure.
The middle-aged man, from his initial roars and howls to his later threats and final pleas for mercy, reflected the increasing pressure.
About thirty thousand catties, Qin Zheng estimated, and then he stopped testing and released his full strength, pressing down.
Bang!
In Xu Qingling's and the Demon Slayer Patrol's eyes, they saw the middle-aged man's arms suddenly explode.
Then, Qin Zheng's palm landed on the man's head.
Bang!
Another dull sound echoed.
Red and white substances splattered everywhere.
A headless body instantly lost its strength and fell to the ground.
Qin Zheng calmly retracted his hand, unaffected by the fact that he had just killed a grandmaster.
He turned around and faced the crowd, speaking calmly, "A martial hero from the rivers and lakes, disobeys orders and refuses to surrender. He should be killed!"
Outside Yong'an Prefecture.
A long convoy was traveling on the official road.
At the front and rear of the convoy, large banners with the words 'Yong'an Prefecture' fluttered in the wind.
In the middle of the convoy, an extremely luxurious carriage was moving, and the sound of someone reading aloud could be heard from within.
Faintly, one could make out the words:
'Life and death are unpredictable, blissful rebirth, vacuum homeland!'
(End of Chapter)
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