plumnovel Chapter 19 Demon, I could tell you weren't human at first glance...
Chapter 19 Demon, I could tell you weren't human at first glance...
"Buzz—"
A deep rumble came from all over Black Wind Mountain, and the entire Black Wind Cave seemed to tremble slightly.
The illusory destiny energy imprints that Xu Changqing had quietly laid out along the way on the cave walls and the ground suddenly lit up, connecting into patches, echoing the dark fragrance that filled the air.
Countless faint, ink-black lotus shadows emerged from the mark, slowly rotating, each with a dark red, blood-like spot at its heart.
This was precisely the trapping and killing formation he had set up in advance with all the hidden lotuses in the Lotus Pond of Qingyang Temple when he was scouting the terrain around Black Wind Mountain.
This formation can amplify the illusory power of the Mystic Lotus Incense, and at the same time, it can also amplify the chaotic energy within the formation onto unpredictable beings like Old Man Huang.
As a result, the fighting inside the cave intensified, the fragrance grew stronger, and the illusions became more real.
The weasel spirit had been manipulated and driven by Xu Changqing to attack the Centipede Boy and the Painted Skin Lady, two of Black Wind's lackeys.
Along the way, it rampages and ravages, tearing with its claws and biting with its mouth, leaving a trail of blood and carnage in its wake, becoming yet another culprit disrupting the war.
Knowing she couldn't wait any longer, Jade Fairy retreated several feet to face Xu Changqing from afar. A completely different expression appeared on her usually aloof and ethereal face; her eyes sparkled with allure, and her lips parted slightly, her voice soft and seductive, penetrating straight to the soul.
"Brother Xuming~~" she drawled, her voice carrying a chilling ripple, "Why be so cruel? Bullying a weak woman like me... how can you bear it?"
As they spoke, an invisible yet irresistible allure emanated from them, not a blatant act of lewd provocation, but rather a direct appeal to the deepest recesses of the heart—a desire for tenderness, admiration, and possession. It was as if the woman before them was the most precious treasure in the world, for whom one would willingly give everything, even life itself.
This power even affected the illusion of Youlian Miaoxinxiang, causing several demons who were fighting each other nearby to pause in their actions, a hint of infatuation flashing in their eyes.
The moment a pity arose in Xu Changqing's heart, it was immediately severed by the "Heavenly Void Nourishing Life Method." He smiled coldly, his eyes clear and sharp, showing no sign of indulgence.
"Monster!" he roared, his voice like gold and jade, shattering the enchanting atmosphere. "I could tell at a glance you're not human, Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon... no,
He spoke rapidly, his hands already forming a complex lotus-shaped hand seal, his illusory life force gathering wildly. "Pretending, I'll expose your true colors. Fear Seal."
A dark, heart-shaped mark suddenly appeared in his palm and shot towards the Jade Fairy.
A flash of purple light appeared in his eyes, and the "Purple Star Annotation of Death" quietly began to operate, allowing him to see through the illusion with his eyes that witnessed death.
Under the gaze of those purple eyes, the Jade Fairy's aloof and otherworldly demeanor suddenly shed its disguise, revealing its ferocious true nature.
The trunk is twisted like an old man's sinews, the bark is ugly and grayish-brown, covered with knots and fissures, the branches and leaves are sparse, but it is covered with clusters of small pink and white flowers, emitting a strange smell that is so strong that it makes people dizzy, like bodily fluids mixed with rotting flesh.
It turned out to be a photinia tree that had grown into a powerful demon tree, which was enlightened by the Desire Immortal Sect and put on the appearance of a beautiful woman to engage in the practice of seduction and sexual exploitation.
Xu Changqing felt a strong wave of nausea and annoyance wash over him. The fleeting lingering feelings he had previously had due to the other party's allure vanished instantly, leaving only pure disgust and murderous intent.
"So it's just a plant spirit, wearing human skin and trying to seduce people." He sneered inwardly, but showed no mercy in his hands.
The fear seal had arrived, and Jade Fairy was caught off guard. Her delicate body trembled violently, and she let out a muffled groan. Pain and horror appeared on her beautiful face. The lotus fragrance around her became disordered, and she could barely maintain her illusory form. The ugly tree shadow flashed across her body and disappeared.
Xu Changqing would not let this opportunity pass. He transformed his Void Destiny Qi into chains of starlight, which, together with the power of the Nether Lotus Thousand Transformations Array, descended upon him, temporarily imprisoning him.
Jade Fairy let out a shrill cry, her white robes billowing as she unleashed a burst of surging demonic power and alluring evil light. She struggled frantically, and for a moment, they were locked in a stalemate.
However, Xu Changqing had already set his sights on the Black Wind King, who remained in a daze in the main seat.
"Now is not the time to deal with this tree spirit." With that thought, he suppressed his disgust for the photinia tree spirit and abruptly withdrew his magic power.
"Gui Water Soul-Severing White Bone Jade Hairpin"
"Zheng..."
A clear, resonant sound, like a dragon's roar, rang out from above his head, and the white bone hairpin suddenly transformed into a pale stream of light that shot out. The stream of light twisted in the air, instantly changing its shape into a short sword about two feet long, entirely white, with dark red water patterns flowing along its blade.
Where the sword's edge pointed, a point of condensed, extremely dark, malevolent energy flickered and throbbed, chilling to the bone.
Xu Changqing moved with his sword, his body transforming into a green shadow, so fast that he left only a fleeting afterimage in the same spot.
His eyes were shrouded in purple mist, and he saw all the death energy emanating from the Black Wind King.
Those who cultivate are nothing more than the three elements of essence, qi, and spirit. Some emphasize qi, like the ancient qi refiners, who eat the clouds and drink the dew, inhale the sun and exhale the moon, and transform their qi into the primordial chaos; some emphasize form, whose physical bodies are as fine as gold and jade, and whose fists can shatter mountains; some emphasize spirit, who condense their soul and spirit, and whose spirit roams the vast void, traveling to the North Sea in the morning and Cangwu in the evening, traversing thousands of miles in the blink of an eye.
However, the great path leads to the same goal. Those who cultivate Qi will solidify their physical body, those who cultivate form will gradually condense their spirit and soul, and those who cultivate spirit will also have their Qi channels opened. Only by advancing in all three aspects can one reach perfection.
The Black Wind King before us has cultivated his physical body by devouring human essence and blood, making his bones and muscles stronger than metal and stone. In terms of form alone, he has indeed reached a high level. However, his blood and food are mixed, his spirit and soul are scattered, and his three elements are out of balance. Just like a cracked foundation of a tall building, he may look majestic, but in reality, he is full of flaws.
In Xu Changqing's eyes, the red light three inches between the eyebrows of the Black Wind King's head was particularly conspicuous.
The sword light pierced the air silently, heading straight for the Black Wind King's enormous bear head, which was still swaying slightly in its sweet dream.
Black Wind King was, after all, a veteran of many battles. Though lost in illusions, he still possessed an instinctive sensitivity to killing intent. The instant the sword touched his body, his black fur bristled violently, his dormant demonic power erupted instinctively, and a layer of demonic energy shield as solid as black iron suddenly appeared on his body.
"Pfft—"
The skeletal dagger pierced the protective shield with a muffled thud like tearing silk. The blade then plunged into the skull, but failed to penetrate, becoming lodged in the bone crevice, severely injuring the soul only.
"Awooo—!!!"
A bloodcurdling scream erupted, like muffled thunder rolling through the cave, sending rubble and debris tumbling down from the walls.
The Black Wind King was completely awakened from his dream, and the intense pain and rage instantly ignited all of his demonic power.
Every single black hair on his body stood on end, and the surging black demonic power, like an out-of-control volcano, erupted from his wounds and seven orifices, transforming into a visible black wave that scattered in all directions.
Wherever the shockwave passed, the stone table shattered and the cups and plates exploded. Several lesser demons who were nearby and still fighting in their illusions were the first to be hit. They were struck by the violent demonic power and their bones were broken and their tendons were snapped. They were sent flying like broken sacks, crashing into the cave wall and turning into a pool of indistinct flesh and blood.
Some demons were awakened by the screams and tremors, looking around in bewilderment. They saw smoke and dust filling the cave, and blood and flesh flying everywhere. For a moment, they could not tell whether it was an illusion or reality.
Xu Changqing did not expect to kill with one blow. His figure had already retreated three zhang like a ghost in front of the roaring waves. At the same time, he urged his thoughts, and the white bone short sword stuck in the bear's head let out a clear sound, struggled to break free of its restraints, and "clanged" into a white light and flew back to his hair bun, changing back into the shape of a jade hairpin.