Chapter 331 - 55: Accepting the Mission

Chapter 331: Chapter 55: Accepting the Mission

In his eyes, the world was now composed of countless lines. This was especially true for the Water Scale Demons, their bodies covered in dense webs of gray Tribulation Lines. Thus, Demon Beasts that proved a handful for other Cultivators posed no threat to Chen Ye at all. To him, they were like ripe watermelons in a field, completely defenseless.

The only thing he had to do was relentlessly strike, severing these gray Tribulation Lines.

And as Chen Ye carried out a one-sided slaughter against the Water Scale Demons, Li Qingyan, still on the boat, was profoundly shaken.

She suddenly realized her earlier speculation might be true.

’Otherwise, how could one explain how this Chen Ye’s strength had progressed by leaps and bounds to such a degree in just a few short days?’

’After all, just a few days ago, while he could manipulate an Illusion Realm and even place an Enslavement Brand on her own Divine Spirit, he hadn’t possessed such terrifying combat prowess.’

’He must be the reincarnation of some Great Power, who has only just recently awakened his past-life memories.’

"ROAR—!"

Just then, an angry roar, clearly distinct from that of the other Water Scale Demons, echoed from deep within the reefs.

SPLASH!

With a tremendous splash, a massive figure leaped from the water and landed heavily on another reef. It was nearly twice the size of an ordinary Water Scale Demon, its scales a much deeper color.

The Water Scale Demon King!

Its Demon Qi had reached the Peak of the Unobstructed Realm. It was incredibly powerful.

Its appearance seemed to be a shot in the arm for the cowering Water Scale Demons.

The demon horde, once scattered and decimated, was instantly thrown into a frenzy. They swarmed around their Demon King, letting out constant roars as streams of Demonic Power surged from their bodies. This power wove an invisible net in the air, locking down the reef where Chen Ye stood.

A Demon Power Array!

A pack of Water Scale Demons in formation was a completely different beast from a disorganized mob.

Their attack, defense, and speed would all be greatly enhanced. Moreover, their Demonic Power was interconnected; unless one could kill them all in a single strike, it was nearly impossible to inflict any effective damage.

This was the true reason the mission involving the Water Scale Demons was classified as Profound Level Middle Grade!

However, Chen Ye paid them no mind. His gaze was fixed on the Water Scale Demon King. He crouched slightly, then stomped hard on the reef, launching himself forward like a coiled spring.

Seeing this, a glint of human-like cunning flashed in the Water Scale Demon King’s crimson eyes.

It opened its cavernous maw and let out a piercing shriek!

"ROAR!"

The command was given.

The dozens of surrounding Water Scale Demons instantly erupted into action. They surged across the water, forming a perfect encirclement as they lunged at Chen Ye!

The Demon Power Array operated at its peak. The air grew thick with a viscous pressure that seemed intent on crushing Chen Ye’s body.

Sharp claws glinted coldly in the sunlight, kicking up a fetid wind so strong it threatened to tear the very surface from the lake.

But in the face of this assault, Chen Ye’s form blurred. He slipped effortlessly through the few existing gaps in the supposedly impenetrable Demon Power Array, appeared above the Water Scale Demon King, and brought his blade down.

PFFT—!

A fine line of blood appeared between the Water Scale Demon King’s brows, then rapidly extended downward, passing through its chest and abdomen until its entire body had been bisected.

Its massive body fell to either side like toppled building blocks, the surfaces of the cut perfectly smooth and even.

Its dark green blood dyed the surrounding water an eerie color.

The Water Scale Demon King was dead!

With its death, the Demon Power Array covering the battlefield popped like a balloon, instantly collapsing.

All the Water Scale Demons besieging Chen Ye let out cries of agony as their Demon Qi visibly weakened.

The backlash from the Array had severely wounded them all. Chen Ye proceeded to finish them off as easily as slicing through melons.

Chen Ye stood on a blood-soaked reef, yet his own clothes were pristine, not a single drop of blood having touched him.

The exhilarating slaughter had sent the qi and blood in his body boiling. It felt as if every cell was singing with joy.

’Power, it seemed, could only find its most perfect release in the heat of battle.’

Chen Ye could feel it. After this battle, his control over his body had grown more refined, and his Cultivation at the Unobstructed Realm had been thoroughly solidified.

"Come over and clean this up."