Becoming a Saint by Touching Corpses - Chapter 504 - 481: Countermeasure
Chapter 504: Chapter 481: Countermeasure
Besides devising the new advanced martial technique Surging Tide.
After days of extensive monster hunting, Lou Yi’s affinity with the Yin Element has increased hundreds of times.
He took out the spirit measuring mirror he hadn’t returned to Bi Yaoyao and shone it on his head.
He discovered that the dark-colored honeycomb particles representing his Yin Element talent now accounted for an astonishing 30% of all particles.
This meant his current Yin Element talent was among the top even within Upper Grade Spirit Roots, getting ever closer to a Super Grade Spirit Root.
The cultivation speed of the Profound Yin Technique increased from two proficiency points a day to three.
Meaning Lou Yi could break through to the sixth level of Qi Cultivation in less than half a year.
Even advancing to the late-stage Qi Refining probably wouldn’t take long.
Of course, Qi Cultivation is currently just supplementary.
Lou Yi’s main focus for improving strength remains on martial arts and talent.
’Do these monsters think they’re safe just because they ran outside the city?’ Lou Yi shook his head.
Even if not for the Zhao Kingdom’s citizens.
The mere possibility of obtaining some talents from these monsters ensures he won’t let them go.
Especially with one monster’s talent being quite enticing, which Lou Yi has coveted for a long time.
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Outside Huai City, over a hundred miles away in a dense forest.
A large number of ferocious monsters occupied this place.
The heavy breathing resounded through every part of the forest, the thick stench gathered and lingered, likely enough to knock an ordinary person unconscious.
In the central area where the monsters gathered, more than a dozen massive shadows were discussing something, occasionally erupting into fierce disputes.
“Go back to Cyan Wolf Ridge? Are you crazy! We barely escaped, and you want us to return to be oppressed by those wolf cubs and never rise again?” the Toad Demon said angrily.
Its size was comparable to a six or seven-story building, its body covered with gray lumps larger than watermelons.
Poisonous fumes constantly seeped out from the lumps, sizzling in the air.
The one arguing with it was a Porcupine Demon, twenty zhang long.
Its body was covered with sharp black quills, gleaming with a metallic coldness.
The Porcupine Demon grumbled, “At least we could keep our lives if we go back.
Staying here, who knows when that insidious Red Hero will ambush and kill us!”
“Unlike you, I come from a lineage of strong blood.
Eight hundred years ago, I was just a naive beast, overcoming innumerable hardships to reach today. I won’t let all my hard-earned cultivation vanish here without a trace.”
“With all us Demon Generals gathered, does Red Hero dare to come?” the Toad Demon retorted disdainfully.
“Oh, you don’t go out for a stroll, don’t need to relieve yourself or hunt?” the Porcupine Demon questioned, stumping the Toad Demon.
“That Red Hero is as cunning as a ghost; if he finds a small gap, you’d end up dead without knowing how!”
Hearing the Porcupine Demon’s slightly frightened voice, the numerous Demon Generals present fell silent.
The bloody truth had shown them that the Porcupine Demon wasn’t exaggerating.
In fact, Red Hero was the most terrifying assassin in the world.
Even in a one-on-one confrontation, most of them weren’t a match for Red Hero.
And this powerful Red Hero frequently resorted to ambushing people—who could stand that?
“We could hide in Cyan Wolf Ridge first, and after the wolves fight the Human Race, we could reap the benefits,” the Porcupine Demon’s massive, millstone-like red eyes gleamed with wisdom.
And indeed, a few Demon Generals among them were moved, their eyes showing consideration.
“Foolish!” At that moment, a blazing red flame surged like lightning from afar.
Revealing its massive form, it was the Three-headed Lion Demon whom Lou Yi had smashed a head of, now more aptly named the Two-headed Lion Demon.
“You think returning will bring peace? Those vicious wolves will spare us?”
“Furthermore, Red Hero isn’t so terrifying; there are ways to counter him in this world!”
Behind the Two-headed Lion Demon suddenly wafted a smaller, winged demon.
Standing four or five zhang tall, inconspicuous among the Demon Generals, it resembled a butterfly magnified hundreds of times.
Its frontal body was covered with a thick layer of green chitin, with two prominent black antennae on its head.
It had no legs below, only something akin to a silkworm cocoon.
Its pair of large gray wings was covered in fine villi, seemingly constantly fluttering.
The Three-headed Lion Demon continued the introduction, “This is my friend, possessing a hint of the Enchanting Butterfly’s bloodline, its perception extremely keen, able to discern different scents.
If there’s any change in the air currents around, its wings can sense it in advance.”
On hearing the word ’Enchanting Butterfly,’ the numerous Demon Generals couldn’t help but stand in awe, followed by immense joy.
“Even if Red Hero could use Blinding Technique, he can’t just float his soul over, can he?” the Three-headed Lion Demon said coldly, “Once he arrives, my friend will smell him, and any air current changes will be easily detected.”
“By then, we act unaware, then concentrate our forces to strike there!”
“No matter how skilled Red Hero is, an all-out strike from all of us Demon Generals will destroy his Divine Soul!” the Three-headed Lion Demon said sinisterly, his words full of malicious intent.
Always priding itself on its noble bloodline, it looked down even on the wolf clan, extremely arrogant.
Now, having lost a head to Red Hero, becoming a laughingstock of the Demon Clan, how could its heart not be filled with hate?
The Porcupine Demon, initially advocating retreat, was immediately convinced by the Three-headed Lion Demon, and gleefully said, “Right, this plan is good.
This guy Red Hero likes to play dirty; let’s repay him in kind, give him a taste of his own medicine!”
“Exactly, let him taste what it’s like to be tricked!” The Toad Demon laughed coldly.
As for the other monsters.
Like the thousand-legged Centipede Demon, the Cold Cicada Demon with its surrounding white icy aura, the Hill Giant as large as a mountain, and the Water Demon resembling Black Mud—all had expectant looks on their faces.
Imagining a sneaky human getting attacked and blown apart by them was uplifting and satisfying.
And so, the monsters slightly spread out, each pretending to mind their own business.
Some swallowed beasts whole, some lay on the ground napping, others drank from the lake.
Yet their Spiritual Sense was constantly and closely communicating, hoping Red Hero would walk right into their trap.
In no time, half a day had passed.
The monsters held no impatience in their hearts.
They were prepared to wait at least three or four days.
At some point.
’Thud, thud, thud!’
’Thud, thud, thud!’
Unconcealed footsteps came from not far away, growing clearer.
Then, a familiar figure appeared in the monsters’ sight.
His body was enveloped in a faint red light, his face obscured.
But all monsters present recognized his identity from his undisguised aura; it was Red Hero!
He hadn’t stealthily infiltrated, nor used any Blinding Technique for concealment, just boldly appeared?
The monsters were stunned, hardly believing how Red Hero suddenly changed his style.
Especially the Three-headed Lion Demon, almost spitting blood from anger.
To deal with Red Hero, it had invited the Butterfly Demon.
All that nonsense about friendship was a lie; in truth, it had cost a hefty price even it found painful.
Yet Red Hero directly came out in the open, making all its prior preparations a joke, a wasted effort.
How dare he? How dare he!
“Red Hero, are you here to court death?” The Hill Giant’s voice boomed like thunder, audible for tens of miles.
Meanwhile, the Demon Generals swiftly moved, each one ’whoosh, whoosh, whoosh,’ encircling Lou Yi tightly.
The Three-headed Lion Demon and other monsters’ breathing grew rapid, eyes showing ferocity.
No matter what plot Red Hero had.
This time, overestimating himself, surrounded heavily by their experts, there was no way he’d walk out alive!
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