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Chapter 79: He Wants to Eat Me?
Chapter 79: He Wants to Eat Me?
As the flickering firelight illuminated the high cliff, Hong Lei's expression changed abruptly. But after assessing the cultivation levels of the group, a hint of doubt crept into his eyes.
Under the watchful gaze of the crowd, the silver-haired, slender old man with a silken silver cloak draped over his shoulders took a slow step forward.
His gaunt face remained impassive, devoid of any emotion.
Without hesitation, he leaped off the cliff, his pants legs fluttering, revealing thin, bamboo-like calves beneath his cloth shoes as he landed gracefully.
"Form the formation!" Hong Lei exclaimed, his pupils constricting as he drew his saber.
Even without Zhao Kanglin's command, the two dozen Golden Eagle Commanders within the inner camp swiftly took their positions. With a flick of their wrists, black chains resembling giant pythons emerged from their sleeves, emanating a chilling aura.
The rest of the outer camp members displayed various stances, each showcasing their unique skills. Especially noteworthy was the aged Jade Dew Realm Captain, who unexpectedly drew out a pair of crescent spikes.
Faced with such a formidable formation, the Fury Sword Elder's chances of victory were slim.
However, his calm and unhurried demeanor made Hong Lei inexplicably anxious.
Just then, a heavy object flew in from the night sky.
As it landed with a loud thud, its exaggerated form became apparent, leaving everyone in a daze.
Zhao Kanglin's neck was twisted unnaturally, his head drooping limply, and his limbs were all severed. His arm bones were broken off, and sharp blades seemed to have pierced his waist and abdomen. On the brink of death, his face was filled with bewilderment and helplessness.
A man in a blue and white robe slowly emerged.
At the circular collar of his robe, a scaled, flattened head protruded, with bulging eyes on either side and an elongated mouth that opened slightly, revealing sharp teeth.
"The Yangchun River Crocodile Dragon Clan?" Hong Lei breathed, recognizing the distinctively identifiable demon.
The pungent, bloody aura was overwhelming even from a distance.
Hong Lei turned his gaze back to the silver-haired old man in front of him: "..."
"The Demon Suppressing Bureau claims that we collude with demons," the old man said in a hoarse voice. "I've thought about it over and over."
The Fury Sword Elder's steps were steady, and with each stride, the fury in his eyes diminished, and his aura grew more formidable.
He held a five-foot-long iron sword diagonally, its blade scraping the ground and sparking.
"I'd better have truly colluded with demons," the old man rasped.
The faces of the captains went pale, and the reason they managed to maintain their formation was not because they weren't panicked but because they had already guessed their fate.
To have eliminated Zhao Kanglin's deputy within a short time, it would take at least a Jade Dew Realm demon in its prime, perhaps even stronger than the Fury Sword Elder.
"Why bother? We were merely following orders to guard the mountain and prevent demons from escaping. As long as you all stay on the mountain..."
Hong Lei sighed and lowered his head slightly, his voice calm as he stated a fact: "You colluded with demons. This time, Qingfeng Mountain is truly doomed."
A single Demon Suppression General could suffocate Qingfeng Mountain. Such experts were stationed in each of the twelve counties, one per county.
If a second general were summoned without regard for the cost, exterminating the sect would be as simple as issuing an order.
"In my lifetime, I've slain demons, driven by greed and fame, and traded their beast essence for treasure pills. But in the end, I have no regrets."
"Yet, I end up in such a sorry state with them. How laughable."
"The sword in my hand, my companion for three hundred years, is now controlled by others!"
The Fury Sword Elder continued walking closer, his aura intensifying until it reached its peak: "Our Grandmaster is deluded, betraying our trust. Today, I offer my frail old body to spare the lives of the esteemed captains. I fight for the innocent disciples of Qingfeng Mountain, carving out a path to survival."
The fury in his eyes finally dissipated, like a flickering candle in the wind, yet the blazing firelight was terrifying.
Unfortunately, he fell just short, missing the pinnacle by a hair.
The Fury Sword Elder's expression became complex, and he raised his sword, pointing it at Shen Yi in the crowd: "You spared my beloved apprentice's life, but I cannot do the same for you. Please forgive me, Captain, as I borrow your head."
"..."
Shen Yi lifted his gaze and asked, "Can you not borrow it?"
Borrowing money was one thing, but why did he want to take someone's head right off the bat?
By now, he had more or less figured out the situation.
The Demon Suppressing Bureau was right; there were indeed demons on the mountain, and they hadn't intended to actually harm Qingfeng Mountain. Otherwise, they wouldn't have just stationed the captains to guard the mountain path.
The Qingfeng Mountain disciples were also not at fault; they simply didn't want to be dragged into this and die alongside the demons, but they couldn't do anything about it... Listening to their words, it seemed like even their cultivation was being controlled by others.
They were all like mayflies in a pond, each fighting for their future and lives, doing their best to kill.
Shen Yi's slender fingers rested on the hilt of his blade, and he gripped it tightly.
"This old man doesn't have much time left. If I can't take your head, I'll leave it to it... Of course, you can also try to escape; you should have a good chance."
Elder Fury Sword openly acknowledged the youth's strength. He was over three hundred years old, his body was withering, and even if he squeezed out his last bit of vitality, he wouldn't be a match for someone who had just broken through Jade Essence Realm Perfection and was like a treasure medicine of the heavens.
However, the opponent also wouldn't be a match for this thousand-year-old crocodile dragon.
Upon hearing this, Hong Lei looked at the side in surprise.
He had thought that everyone was waiting to die and was just trying to fight to the death with a bit of dignity, but he hadn't expected that Shen Yi still had strength left, and even this old man admitted his inferiority.
In just a few sentences...
The crocodile dragon had already walked over, its bulging eyes flashing with human emotions: "He's just talking; don't take it seriously. There's really not much of a chance."
It extended its claws and lightly touched its nose, its voice now carrying a hint of fervor, a bit embarrassed: "You have the scent of my master... I've really been trying my best to suppress it... but I still can't wait to chew your flesh and blood."
As it spoke, thick, transparent saliva dripped from its elongated mouth.
"Just like this..."
The crocodile dragon's head trembled, grinding its teeth incessantly, its eyes filled with ever-growing greed, as if it were looking at the most precious delicacy in the world.
It couldn't wait to crush its prey in its embrace, savoring every bit of flesh and blood, swallowing it all and making it a part of its own body.
What a pleasant surprise! What a pleasant surprise!
It had left the Spring River because it heard that the Sixth Master was trapped by the Demon Suppressing Bureau, and its master was anxious, so it was sent here to investigate.
The Sixth Master hadn't returned to the River Cave Mansion for a century or two.
The crocodile dragon hadn't thought that it would be able to rescue the Sixth Master from the hands of the Demon Suppressing Bureau, but it had come to take a look, and now it had found the scent it had always dreamed of on a mere warrior.
Thinking of this, it steadied its slightly trembling body and turned its gaze back.
Such a precious delicacy, if it could add the fear of death, it would be perfect!
"I really want to eat you right now..."
Under the crocodile dragon's bizarre and hideous posture, the many Demon Suppressing captains all felt their faces go numb.
Only one slowly drew his sword.
Under the disheveled hair, the downcast eyes, at an angle unnoticed by others, gradually revealed emotions similar to the crocodile dragon's.
Equally fervent, but more restrained.
Shen Yi lifted his head, the corners of his lips curving slightly: "That's quite a coincidence."
Covered by that chilling gaze, the crocodile dragon suddenly became much calmer, the heat in its eyes quickly dissipating, turning into shock, surprise, and finally, boundless wrath!
It was as if it had seen a plump and tender animal in a plate suddenly raise its head, baring its fangs and greedy gaze at it.
And even greedier than itself!
He wants to eat me?!
(End of Chapter)
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