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Chapter 137: The Great Demon's Perfect Elixir-Slaying
Chapter 137: The Great Demon's Perfect Elixir-Slaying
Boom!
The residual power of the arrow dissipated, and the peahen's corpse quickly slid down the cliff, finally crashing to the ground.
The tremor startled the group, and they couldn't help but be amazed. The speed and power of the last shot far surpassed that of Yan Xingkong's arrow.
Only such a terrifying display of power truly lived up to the fame of the Sky-Piercing Sun God Bow!
Xiao Qiangwei was stunned by the formidable strength that Shen Yi, with his slender build, possessed. It was even more terrifying than she had anticipated! With sheer brute force, he had achieved the same level of draw weight as You Jiangjun, pulling the bowstring to a near-perfect seven-tenths full draw.
Without employing any other techniques, simply using the bow to eliminate demons was as good as having You Longtao fight in person.
"...!"
The death of his daughter seemed to have sobered the old man considerably.
As the young man pulled the bowstring a second time, the peacock frantically flapped its wings, no longer daring to intercept the arrow head-on. The green feathers between its wings shimmered, and the invisible wave, dozens of feet wide, seemed slow but instantly sliced through the mountain peak where the young man stood.
Crack!
The tall mountain cliff was vertically cleaved in two, and at the same time, Shen Yi released his fingers once more.
A sharp screeching sound reverberated through the valley, and the dazzling white light pierced the air, aiming at the fleeing Great Demon. The brilliant, long tail feathers scattered everywhere, along with half of its now-bare body, blasted to pieces.
The old demon spattered blood, and even in its extreme pain, it dared not make a sound, struggling to maintain its balance and avoid falling.
It waved its wings again, creating two more invisible waves, but in its panic, it only managed to chop the mountain peak into finer pieces, achieving little else.
Wait! Wait until he's exhausted!
The Sky-Piercing Sun God Bow possessed astonishing might, but it also drained an extraordinary amount of stamina, more than an ordinary person could bear.
As long as this newcomer exhausted himself, the battle was far from over!
The enormous peacock's body swept through the air like a whirlwind, its shed blood staining the entire sky red.
Taking in this scene, Shen Yi pondered for a moment, feeling slightly uncertain.
He had never used a bow before, and when it came to stationary objects, he could only rely on his formidable eyesight and perfect control over his bodily strength to achieve a perfect shot.
But a fully-fledged demon fleeing at full speed was terrifyingly fast.
After a moment's thought, he indifferently aimed the bow, now charged with a white glow, at the effeminate young man with wings where his arms should be.
Being locked onto by the boundless sharpness, Kong Jing froze, "...!"
What kind of demonic sorcery was this? Why did this guy start by targeting his family?
His father might be able to dodge, and even if he got hit, he might not die, but Kong Jing knew he didn't have that kind of ability.
"You're despicable!" The Great Demon in the air also sensed something amiss and let out an enraged roar. It looked down at Kong Jing, its gaze falling on the green and red feathers on his arms, and ultimately, it couldn't bear to leave behind these two precious feathers.
The huge demon body suddenly descended, wrapping Kong Jing in its wings, intending to take to the sky again. However, Shen Yi was already prepared, and his arrow shot out.
The hard wings that could withstand the Two-Yin Dao Sword were easily pierced by the white light, and the muscles beneath the feathers crumbled like tofu into a mess of flesh.
The old demon's speed abruptly slowed, and before it could react, the second arrow struck, sending it flying back a hundred feet.
It had been prepared to endure a single arrow, and with its fully matured demon body, it could withstand at least one hit. But it never expected that the opponent could shoot two arrows in rapid succession without pause!
This was immediately followed by a third arrow, then a fourth...
Shen Yi seemed to be enjoying himself, shooting arrow after arrow without showing any signs of fatigue, and each shot was faster than the last.
The spark of life in its eyes quickly diminished until it vanished completely.
Within the remnants of its wings lay a trembling, curled-up figure. As it lifted its head to look around, two shadow swords, less condensed than before, silently froze its movements.
The Pure Yang Daoist and the Clear Heart Daoist stepped forward, not giving their opponent a chance to resist, but also not delivering a fatal blow.
Demon catchers had the habit of personally collecting the heart essence blood to claim credit for their deeds.
Only now did the two old Daoists finally understand why Shen, a high-ranking official, was given full authority over this matter. The way he had drawn the bow earlier had left them both stunned. General You certainly took this matter seriously; it seemed he only fell short of coming personally.
Even in all of Tingyang County, Shen's strength could be ranked in the top three.
Xiao Qiangwei also approached, and seeing the shocked expressions on the two old men's faces, she felt a surge of joy. But when she stole a glance at the figure on the collapsed mountain peak, her joy turned to unease, and she quickly hid it away.
...
Shen Yi sheathed his longbow at his waist.
He turned and walked towards the pile of rubble, rummaged through it casually, and pulled out a barely alive figure.
He squatted down slightly, turning Yan Xingkong over.
Without giving the other party a chance to speak, he slapped him with both palms, even more viciously than before.
In the blink of an eye, Yan's legs were shattered, his meridians sealed, and finally, his dantian was locked by a palm strike.
"Can you still run?"
"..." Yan Xingkong looked at the young man's serious expression and realized that he wasn't being sarcastic but was genuinely asking a question.
Bitterness filled his disheveled face, and he shook his head. Under such means, even a celestial being would find it hard to escape, let alone himself, a mere thief.
"Hand it over." Shen Yi held out his hand and said indifferently.
Yan Xingkong hesitated for a moment, finally understanding why this man had left him with half an arm that could still move. With great effort, he reached for his waist and took out a seemingly ordinary small cloth bag. From it, he retrieved a palm-sized golden page.
Inscribed on it was the Two-Yin True Intent, the treasure of the White Cloud Observatory.
Shen Yi glanced at it briefly, his expression unchanged, and then put it away. "Do you know what your end will be?"
He didn't have much of an opinion of Yan Xingkong. Although he had been led around for so many days, he couldn't help but feel a little displeased. However, the trip had been fruitful, and the other party had even given him a warning earlier. At the very least, they didn't really want his life.
Unfortunately, other people's lives were still lives.
The two elderly Daoists from the White Cloud Temple and the silver bell demon catcher from the Demon Subduing Department had narrowly escaped with their lives outside Qingzhou. This incident could only be resolved by exacting the lives of those responsible.
"Yan knows." Yan Xingkong seemed to have prepared himself for this moment. He turned his head towards the two demon monsters in the distance, his eyes filled with the satisfaction of having avenged a deep grudge. Even though he had known Shen Yi was strong, he never expected that even a Nascent Soul-stage demon monster would be so easily defeated by him.
He suppressed his turbulent emotions and then looked at the young man with guilt. "If it weren't for you..."
"That's not what I meant." Shen Yi held out his hand again. "If you want to work for me, you have to offer something in return. Anyway, you don't have a future anymore, so you might as well be generous."
Yan Xingkong was slightly taken aback but soon understood the young man's intention. He shook the cloth bag, and a thin martial arts manual fell out. "I don't keep anything for the next day. The only thing I always carry with me is this. I hope you don't think it's too little."
Shen Yi took it and put it into his silver bell. Then, he grabbed the man and walked into the valley.
(End of Chapter)
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