Chapter 124: Ruthless Slaughter

With its roar, a black stormcloud surged across the night sky above Nighttime.

Zhiu! Zhiu! Zhiu!

Countless Black Feathers shot forth from midair like arrows, raining down upon Li Hongzhuang in a relentless barrage.

Li Hongzhuang lightly tapped the ground with her toes, gliding backward with effortless grace, dodging the steel-hard onslaught of feathers.

She lifted her gaze toward the colossal Black Bird—its form as massive as a hill—and her eyes darkened with growing seriousness.

"Kill!!" Chi Hu Jun roared, issuing the charge.

From the distant wilderness, the earth trembled. A tide of Demon Beasts surged forward, charging toward the Frontier Pass.

Before the pass stood only one crimson figure—Li Hongzhuang—sword drawn, standing firm.

Her eyes were cold, unyielding. No fear. Her aura coiled tightly within her, like a storm held in check, building beneath the surface.

Zhiu! Zhiu! Zhiu!

Flying Stones and Toxic Mist shot from the Mountain Forest, unleashed by the Fifteen Li Stage Demon Beasts, sweeping across the camp in a suffocating wave.

Worse still, some Demon Creatures emitted unearthly shrieks—soul-shattering cries that reverberated through Li Hongzhuang’s body.

A golden Spirit Soul erupted behind her. With hands weaving intricate seals, she let out a sharp, resonant cry—like a temple bell tolling—shattering the demonic spells.

At the same time, the Soul Summoning Gesture unleashed a gale, scattering the Toxic Mist.

Had there been soldiers here earlier, without her Garrison, even this wave of Demon Magic alone would have decimated an entire army.

But Li Hongzhuang’s focus remained fixed on the two Great Demons.

Soon, the Demon Beasts arrived—swarming like a rolling storm of black smoke, a monstrous tide of beasts that blanketed both sky and earth, threatening to drown the lone red figure.

Then—suddenly—a dragon-like sword cry split the air.

The Three-Foot Green Sword flared with light, transforming into a colossal blade that cleaved through the horde. Instantly, countless Demon Beast corpses were severed, their bodies exploding in crimson spray.

But the numbers were overwhelming. Li Hongzhuang was soon surrounded. She swung her sword again and again, cutting down the beasts, while golden light shimmered around her—her Supportive Golden Aura deflecting spiritual attacks.

Then—without warning—a single Black Feather slipped through the chaos, streaking toward her like a bullet.

Li Hongzhuang’s eyes narrowed. She had been expecting it. With a sharp slash, she unleashed the Li Clan’s Sea-Endless Sword Art—Cutting the River!

The sword’s momentum was crushing, as if it sought to split the earth itself. The Black Feather shattered midair, falling to the ground in fragments.

At that moment, a savage wind roared through the battlefield.

Chi Hu Jun arrived—its massive body dwarfing Li Hongzhuang. Its tiger paw alone was as large as her entire frame. It slammed down with a thunderous crack, purple lightning crackling across its palm.

Li Hongzhuang barely raised her sword in defense—still, the impact sent her flying backward.

Just then, the Flying Peng swooped in from above, spewing a stream of Golden Crimson Flame—faster than an arrow—aimed precisely at the spot where she landed.

Li Hongzhuang’s eyes flashed gold. She unleashed another Combat Scripture—Departing the Origin!

Flames erupted from the tip of her sword, blazing violently. She swung, slicing through the inferno, extinguishing the flame in midair.

But before she could recover—a piercing whistle split the air.

A blur of speed, exceeding sound barrier, tore through the battlefield.

From within the Demon Horde, a monstrous pig spirit emerged—its curved fangs gleaming, sharp as daggers.

Li Hongzhuang’s pupils narrowed.

She recognized it.

The Six-Tusked Drowned Boar—ranked alongside Chi Hu Jun among the Great Demons. Rumored to carry the bloodline of the ancient Demon King Dangkang.

And now, it had seized the perfect opening—her moment of attack.

Li Hongzhuang’s eyes flashed with icy fury. Her body surged with Blood Qi. With a sudden, explosive motion, she swung her other fist—delivering a punch that radiated invincible might.

The Half-Step Invincible Fist.

But she hadn’t cultivated to the peak. The true mastery of this technique—only the old master himself truly understood.

It wasn’t that they wouldn’t teach her. It was that she couldn’t truly wield its essence. After all, it wasn’t a technique she had forged herself.

Boom!

Her body was hurled back. The punch shattered midair. Her Qi and blood surged violently—she had taken a light wound.

Chi Hu Jun and the Flying Peng closed in instantly, relentless—no chance to breathe.

Li Hongzhuang gritted her teeth. No longer holding back, she unleashed her Immortal-Endurance Power.

She had already stepped into the third stage of the Three Immortal Realm—the Unfading Stage.

Now, the Unfading Power surged forth. Her Qi and blood were suppressed, yet a torrent of overwhelming force erupted from within.

Her face turned icy.

They’d sent the Flying Peng out—just to lure her into a false sense of security. They thought it was only them.

But no.

They had also orchestrated the arrival of the pig spirit.

Sssss—

A rippling sound tore through the air—right behind her.

Li Hongzhuang’s expression flickered. She turned—her eyes widening in shock.

Several Flying Swords streaked toward the two Great Demons—aimed at the beasts that were lunging at her.

But the Great Demons simply swatted them aside with a single claw—shattering them like glass.

Those Flying Swords were already flawed—precious iron, yes, but no match for the power of a Great Demon.

"Who’s left?!" she growled.

The three Great Demons turned sharply toward the rear. Chi Hu Jun’s eyes twisted with fury.

"Another brat? Heavenly Human Stage? You’re begging for death!"

They saw him.

A young boy—sword in hand—standing alone.

"Rip every tent apart!" Chi Hu Jun roared. "No more hiding! No more tricks!"

The Demon Horde flooded into the camp, tearing through the tents without a second glance at the war banner planted at the border.

Tents were shredded, torn apart.

Li Hongzhuang saw the truth—this wasn’t an ambush.

It was Li Hao coming to her aid.

Her face twisted with rage. "Get back!"

Three Great Demons at her level—she couldn’t afford to worry about him.

"It’s fine. You worry about your own." Li Hao said calmly.

Li Hongzhuang’s Qi flared in anger—but then she paused.

She remembered Li He was hidden nearby. As long as he was there, Li Hao would be safe—unless a whole swarm of Immortals targeted him.

She steeled her mind, concealing her emotions—then launched herself straight at Chi Hu Jun.

At that moment, deep within the Demon Horde, several thick shadows shot forward—racing toward Li Hao.

One demon—its body coiled like a cobra, its Demon Qi writhing—transformed mid-leap. It became a pale, beautiful woman in a black dress, her eyes glowing with lust.

"Little brother… you smell delicious~"

"But you stink." Li Hao replied.

The woman froze. Her smile vanished.

Then came a booming laugh.

A hulking, broad-shouldered man strode forward, his spirit energy radiating from his body, forming a massive ape-like silhouette behind him—towering like a mountain.

"Then I’ll be the first to taste you!"

Li Hao glanced at Li Hongzhuang’s battle—then said nothing.

His eyes turned still, cold.

Then—his aura exploded.

His entire body trembled. The Great Meridians surged. The Yin-Yang Dual Meridians flared open in an instant.

One step forward—and the ground beneath the camp trembled.

"What… in the heavens?!" The hulking man gasped, his face paling. "What is this?!"

Li Hao was already upon him.

His eyes like frozen stars. He closed the distance in a flash—Half-Step.

A single punch—crushing, unstoppable—slammed forward.

The force of his momentum seemed to crush the wind itself.

Then—BOOM!

A shockwave of sound and destruction exploded outward.

The man’s body surged. Black, thick fur erupted from his skin—trying to force his original form—but it was too late.

Li Hao’s fist struck.

Crack!

His palms shattered—blood and flesh exploded. Then—thud—his massive frame was pierced through.

A gaping hole tore through his chest.

The Human-Heaven Stage Great Ape Demon—unready, untransformed—was dead in an instant.

The Black-Skirted Alluring Woman’s smile froze.

Her pupils contracted into slits—like a serpent’s.

The other Great Demons recoiled. A demonic wind howled. All of them revealed their True Forms—no longer hiding.

"What in the abyss is this child?!"

"A demon-possessed human body?!"

"Damn it—kill him together!"

They charged—fierce, enraged, no longer underestimating him.

The Black-Skirted Woman transformed into a Green-Scaled Viper. Poisonous mist poured from her scales, stinking and deadly, wrapping around Li Hao.

The Multi-Eyed Giant Deer unleashed a beam of seven-colored divine light—shaping into a radiant flying sword, slashing down.

The Crimson-Eyed Frenzied Ox Demon summoned a blood-red eye in its horn, locking onto Li Hao’s form—some unique demonic technique.

Li Hao didn’t flinch.

Cold light flickered in his eyes.

He raised the fragments of his broken sword and slashed—sending forth a sharp Sword Qi.

The air seemed to tremble.

A fragrant petal drifted down—landing on the earth.

Then—blood-red seeds sprouted. Blooming instantly into Manzhusha Hua.

As the petals fell, a massive, razor-sharp Sword Qi cleaved through the battlefield.

In an instant—distance vanished.

The Sword Qi struck.

Spurt! Spurt! Spurt!

Three crimson sprays erupted.

The Multi-Eyed Giant Deer’s horned head tumbled to the ground—severed.

The Green-Scaled Viper split in two—its body writhing in agony.

The Crimson-Eyed Frenzied Ox Demon’s torso was split open—deep, gashing wounds.

But the Sword Qi had already passed through two heads—its power slightly diminished by the second strike.

It didn’t sever the body.

Still—its terrifying might was shattered.

The Green-Scaled Viper writhed in pain—its two halves trying to flee in panic.

From the Giant Deer’s corpse, a fragment of soul burst forth—fleeing into the distance.

But a single petal landed—turning instantly into Sword Qi.

Zhiu!

The soul was annihilated.

"Not Heavenly Human Stage!"

"Run! We can’t fight this!"

The Viper’s two ends fled in opposite directions—screeching in terror.

The Ox Demon’s internal organs spilled out—but it frantically used spiritual force to shove them back in. Its eyes, once bloodthirsty, now filled with fear and agony.

It turned and fled.

Li Hao—sword still raised—didn’t let them go.

He pursued.

His movement skill wasn’t fast—only Second Stage.

But he had one Art Skill Point left.

In the Divine General’s Mansion, he’d never needed it.

But here—on the frontier, slaying demons—its value was clear.

No hesitation.

He poured the point into his Movement Skill.

Level Up!

Third Stage!

A flood of new information surged into his mind.

Simultaneously—White Phoenix Flight Body Art, once at Supreme Perfection, now reached True State.

Li Hao took another step.

Wings—formed of light—coalesced around him.

Speed surged.

(End of Chapter)

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