Chapter 658: Fighting a Pseudo Tier Six

The force of this strike was earth-shattering, but its power was actually less than the first blow he had delivered with his formidable physique!

BOOM!

The Ice Crystal Long Spear tore through the cold water with a sonic boom and stabbed into one of the heads, erupting in a violent crash, but it still failed to penetrate its defenses!

The Three-headed Demon Python’s body sank again, plunging thirty zhang toward the bottom of the pool!

Chen Cheng followed like a shadow, giving chase as he once again formed an Ice Crystal Long Spear in his hand and thrust it forward.

At a depth of thirty zhang, the immense pressure of the cold water grew even heavier. The power of his spear was significantly diminished, and when it struck the Three-headed Demon Python’s vital spot, it failed to break through its defenses at all.

The Three-headed Demon Python cried out in pain, roaring with fury as it dove into a nearby cave.

The cave was forty zhang deep, where the water pressure was even more immense, greatly restricting the power of his True Intent of Heaven and Earth and his Xuanshuang Realm.

Even if Chen Cheng gave chase, it would be difficult to slay the Three-headed Demon Python. He might even have to engage it in close combat and contend with its Power Dao.

In a close-quarters brawl, Chen Cheng could unleash his Nine Heavens Thunder Shocking Hammer Technique, so he wasn’t afraid.

But in the cold water, he had to expend Qi Blood Power to maintain his Xuanshuang Realm. He couldn’t unleash his full strength, and it would be very difficult to slay the Three-headed Demon Python!

‘Fine, I’ll let you live a few more days!’

Just then, the Three-headed Demon Python peeked its heads out of the cave.

Chen Cheng condensed several Ice Crystal Chains in his hand and casually flung them over.

The Three-headed Demon Python was startled and hurriedly retracted its heads, retreating deep into the cave.

Only then did Chen Cheng shoot upward. Once he was above the Cold Pool, he again condensed ice crystals beneath his feet.

He then took out four Water Element Pearls, activated their dense Gui Water Aura, and began his Cultivation of the Xuanshuang Realm.

By the edge of the Cold Pool, Xiao Yingluo gazed at the handsome figure standing majestically on the ice, her mouth slightly agape in astonishment as she stared in a daze.

She knew all too well how formidable a Pseudo Tier Six Demon Beast was within its own domain.

Especially a Pseudo Tier Six Demon Beast like the Three-headed Demon Python, which could maximize its geographical advantage and was practically invincible in its own lair.

Yet this handsome senior had charged into the Cold Pool all by himself to fight the Pseudo Tier Six Demon Python, and had even gained the upper hand.

What an impossibly gallant figure!

「…」

After a full day of Cultivation, as dusk began to fall, Chen Cheng finally stepped out of the Cold Pool.

When he returned to the caves, he saw that Xiao Yingluo had set up a Large Pill Furnace in the cave she occupied and was busy stewing Demon Beast Meat.

Waves of a meaty aroma wafted out of the cave, causing Chen Cheng to stop in his tracks.

“Senior!” Xiao Yingluo walked out with light steps and bowed gracefully.

She was dressed in a simple green robe that accentuated her slender waist and striking figure. Her face was fair and delicate, and she seemed to have applied a light dusting of powder, exuding a faint fragrance.

With her head slightly lowered, she exuded a deeply captivating charm.

Chen Cheng, however, only noticed the aroma of the meat and the Large Pill Furnace.

‘He was getting really sick of eating roasted meat every day. On the rare occasion he stewed Demon Beast Meat in a large stone pot, most of the aroma would dissipate, and it wasn’t all that tasty!’

“Where did you get such a large Pill Furnace?”

Xiao Yingluo looked rather shy and said softly, “This is a Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact Pill Furnace called the Purple Cloud Ruyi Furnace. It has an Array inside that allows it to change size. I usually wear it as an ornament at my waist.”

Before, she had been constantly on guard against this senior, not even daring to take it out to refine her Organ Refining Elixirs for fear it would be stolen.

But after seeing the senior’s handsome face, she had inexplicably, as if possessed, taken it out.

She had even taken great care with her appearance! It was a clear case of a woman adorning herself for the one who pleases her.

‘Of course,’ Xiao Yingluo had also subconsciously found an excuse for herself. ‘It’s only because the senior revealed his true face and was sincere with me, so naturally, I should be more sincere in return!’

“Oh!” Chen Cheng’s eyes lit up. He secretly regretted not being more professional when he had plundered Xiao Yingluo’s belongings earlier. ‘To think I missed such a treasure!’

‘Snatching it now would clearly be inappropriate. Besides, Pseudo-Spiritual Artifacts are bound to their owners, making them difficult to take.’

‘Oh well. I’ll just have to wait until she’s done with the Demon Beast Meat and ask to borrow the furnace.’

Just as he was wondering how to ask, Xiao Yingluo spoke again. “I’ve specially prepared some stewed Demon Beast Meat. If you don’t mind, Senior, would you like to have some with me?”

“That would be wonderful!” This was exactly what Chen Cheng wanted. He nodded slightly and strode into the cave.

Xiao Yingluo hurried into the cave after him and lifted the furnace lid.

The aroma of meat instantly filled the air. She had clearly added many top-grade Medicinal Materials, as the meaty scent was mingled with a rich medicinal fragrance.

Even Chen Cheng, who was used to fine food and had a discerning palate, couldn’t help but be tempted.

Of course, Chen Cheng was only tempted. He accepted the stone bowl of Demon Beast Meat that Xiao Yingluo offered but didn’t start eating. He just watched her calmly.

“Senior, please eat while it’s hot. If it gets cold, the fragrance from the Medicinal Materials will dissipate.”

Xiao Yingluo said shyly, her cheeks flushing.

Chen Cheng just watched her, remaining completely still.

Xiao Yingluo grew even more bashful, but she soon realized what was happening. ‘Perhaps the senior is afraid I’ve poisoned the Demon Beast Meat.’

“Since you’re worried, Senior, I’ll eat first.”

She served herself a bowl of the Demon Beast Meat and began to eat it in large mouthfuls, also drinking more than half a bowl of the broth.

But Chen Cheng remained unmoved. Xiao Yingluo became annoyed and, in a fit of pique, ate two more bowls of Demon Beast Meat and drank another bowl of broth.

“I’m full now. If you’re too scared to eat it, Senior, I’ll just save it for tomorrow.”

Chen Cheng smiled faintly. “It’s such a large pot. How could you possibly eat it all by yourself? I’ll have some too.”

Only then did a happy smile appear on Xiao Yingluo’s face. However, Chen Cheng’s next action made her smile freeze.

“You two have done well guarding the cave. You deserve a reward!”

Chen Cheng picked up two pieces of Demon Beast Meat and tossed them to the two Tier Four Demon Rats, who were watching eagerly from the side.

The two little creatures chirped and jumped for joy, grabbing the Demon Beast Meat and impatiently stuffing it into their mouths, swallowing it down in just a few bites.