Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Sweeping Through All Opposition, The Youth Blocks the Way

“Demon!”

The young swordsman and the people from Qingyuan Escort Agency broke out in cold sweat, knocking over tables and dishes in a chaotic mess.

They all wanted to draw their weapons but found their True Qi sluggish, their bodies languid and powerless.

The wine is the problem!

Everyone felt bitter inside. Though they were all seasoned Jianghu veterans, since arriving here, their minds had become muddled.

Could it be that they had long been under a demon spell?

Zhang Kui watched as the Spider Monster rushed in, and laughed heartily, “In such a hurry, let me offer you a cup of wine!”

Speaking, he casually splashed the wine bowl, the liquid entwined with the ghostly blue Gang Evil, sparkling like a rain of light, quite beautiful.

Since leaving the Ancient Secret Realm of Ting Mountain, he had already upgraded his Demon-slaying Skill to level three, and releasing the Gang Evil externally was no longer a problem.

This Spider Monster was just a Little Demon yet to transform, unable to withstand it. Instantly, it solidified in the cold, its Divine Soul shattered into an ice sculpture.

“Ah!”

Screams arose, and those maidservants turned into black smoke, scattering in panic, revealing themselves as ghostly creatures.

At the same time, a chilling wind blew, making the rows of lanterns flicker with ghostly green light, and everything in the hall turned old and dilapidated.

On the dining plates, the roast chicken and stewed duck now appeared as bloody pieces of flesh, causing Chen Yuanbai to retch at the sight of a human hand.

“Foul Daoist courting death!”

The white-haired old woman on the platform was furious, her eyes elongating into a double-pupil, her shriveled hands sprouting yellow hair and turning sharp with claws.

The black-robed elder retreated to her side, hissing with a forked tongue, while the scholar remained seated with a sullen face.

Zhang Kui chuckled, ignoring the two demon creatures, and instead stared at the scholar, saying:

“Brother Qin, old acquaintances in Jianghu pretending not to know each other, is that alright?”

After leaving Black Water City, following a route of weasels delivering messages, slaying demons and monsters, he reached this territory.

Yesterday, he got news of an unusually gifted Old Mountain Cat reaching the Grain Avoidance Realm, using illusion skills to eat people, so he came overnight.

Unexpectedly, he found Qin Yi, who had disappeared from Black Water City.

Qin Yi stopped pretending, snapped open his maid’s fan with a swoosh, and shook his head with a smile, “Brother Zhang, you are indeed a rude guest, disturbing the host’s feast uninvited, quite vulgar.”

“Hehe…”

Zhang Kui’s smile gradually turned cold,

“Today, you all must die!”

“Arrogant!”

Always disdainful, the Mountain Cat Old Demoness became angry, instantly pouncing in mid-air, her claws igniting with ghostly green fire.

Meanwhile, the treacherous black-robed Snake Demon rushed towards the mortals, trying to distract Zhang Kui.

The scholar Qin Yi remembered something suddenly and exclaimed, “Beware of his Ancient Artifact!”

But it was too late, a black mist rapidly exploded, instantly enveloping the entire hall, engulfing everyone, swirling mysteriously…

…

Heaven and earth were obscure, the black mist ethereal.

The young swordsman and the group from Qingyuan Escort Agency gathered together, no longer minding friend or foe, tensely watching their surroundings.

“Big brother, this… where is this…”

“Have we already died?”

“We are still alive, be careful.”

Suddenly, Zhang Kui appeared before them, smiling slightly, “Stay still, once I slay the demons, I’ll let you out.”

Saying this, he disappeared instantly.

Elsewhere, the two demons and the scholar Qin Yi gathered together, cautiously watching their surroundings.

Qin Yi’s face was grim,

“Fellow Daoists, this is that bastard’s Ancient Artifact; Chang San in the Grain Avoidance Realm died to it.”

“What, Grain Avoidance Realm!”

The two demons were startled.

Staying here, their lives were carefree, but Qin Yi suddenly showed up holding the Nine-Child Ghost Witch’s token, wanting them to go to the Western Border Demon Alliance.

The two demons were unwilling to go, having gotten used to being respected here, they didn’t want to be subordinates elsewhere, so they found an excuse to invite Qin Yi for dinner, trying to delay.

Unexpectedly, a calamity struck soon after.

The Mountain Cat Old Demoness already looked at Qin Yi with some hostility, suspecting that this guy attracted a formidable enemy.

Qin Yi sneered coldly, already having a plan in mind, his hand secretly clutching something beneath his robe.

Suddenly, with a puff, the black-robed elder screamed miserably, looking down at the greatsword piercing through his chest, his pupils quickly losing light.

Behind him, Zhang Kui’s figure gradually appeared, expressionlessly withdrawing the greatsword.

The body of the black-robed Snake Demon also froze into a rigid block, shattering to the ground with a crash.

Along the way, Zhang Kui’s combat experience became increasingly rich, having learned to achieve his goals with minimal effort.

Black Fog Space coupled with Invisibility Skill, even spirits and gods are hard-pressed to defend.

The Mountain Cat Old Demon and Qin Yi’s expressions drastically changed, retreating hastily, watching him with vigilance. This silent stealth attack truly struck terror into their hearts.

Zhang Kui chuckled sinisterly, revealing gleaming white teeth, appearing ominously terrifying in the eyes of the duo.

Pitifully, one of them being an Old Demon and the other an Evil Cultivator, they have always been the ones to instill fear in others. It’s the first time facing such a terrifying Daoist.

Eerily unlike a good person.

The Mountain Cat Old Demon screamed in fright, turned, and fled, even revealing his feline form, landing on all fours, instantly disappearing into the black mist.

Damn foolish!

Qin Yi cursed inwardly, hesitated no more, and immediately crushed the jade pendant he held. Several ghost infants dressed in red appeared suddenly, giggling as they pulled him away, vanishing instantly.

When he reappeared, Qin Yi was already outside the manor, glancing venomously behind before promptly disappearing into the night…

Within the black fog space, Zhang Kui furrowed his brow,

“Five Ghost Transport?”

He hadn’t expected Qin Yi to have this trick, it must be a life-saving technique given by the Nine-Child Ghost Witch.

The black fog space indeed couldn’t trap those within the Grain Avoidance Realm, except for the unlucky fellow, the Snake Demon Chang San.

Zhang Kui was unconcerned, as long as Qin Yi remains in the Demon Alliance, he’d eventually encounter him again.

He looked up into the distance, the Mountain Cat Old Demon was already disoriented, madly scampering around.

Whish!

Zhang Kui’s figure vanished instantaneously, reappearing in front of the Mountain Cat Demon.

Seeing no means of escape, the Mountain Cat Demon suddenly exploded with vengeful qi, his entire being ignited with green ghost fire, and fiercely lunged forward.

Zhang Kui, expressionless, pointed with a finger,

“Stabilize!”

Sword light flickered afterward…

To him, anyone below the Grain Avoidance Realm were mere nuisances unworthy of attention.

…

Inside the hall, the black mist suddenly contracted.

The young swordsman and the group from Qingyuan Escort Agency appeared in the hall, bewildered.

Seeing the surrounding mess and the massive corpses of the Mountain Cat and Black Snake on the floor, their facial expressions kept changing.

Zhang Kui reached out, and two demon pills jumped from the ground into his hand, tossing them casually towards the courtyard.

Under the moonlight, two little yellow weasels appeared on the wall, quickly picked up the demon pills, and disappeared.

Zhang Kui smiled faintly, striding out to leave.

The young swordsman glanced at the demon corpses on the ground, his expression changing multiple times, abruptly rushing out the courtyard, stopping Zhang Kui, bowing deeply and said loudly:

“Please, Daoist, save the lives of Lu City’s people!”

Zhang Kui smiled faintly,

“You’re not afraid of me?”

Recalling all that had just occurred, a hint of fear flashed in the young swordsman’s eyes.

“Afraid…”

Zhang Kui showed interest,

“Then why stop me, aren’t you afraid of dying?”

The youth gritted his teeth,

“I’m driven by moral duty!”

“I am a swordsman, possessing only a broken sword and a wretched life. If the Daoist pleases, take them, but I implore you to save the lives of Lu City’s people!”

“Hahaha…”

Zhang Kui laughed heartily.

“Good lad, interesting, let’s go!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the youth felt his neck grasped by a large hand, and a wild wind blew against him.

After a slight adjustment, he opened his eyes wide.

He saw Zhang Kui carrying him while dashing swiftly, stepping on leaves and flying, mountains and valleys retreating beneath, akin to a land-bound immortal.

The youth breathed heavily, yet, despite tears streaming from the wind, he refused to close his eyes.

Zhang Kui found it amusing,

“What is your name, lad?”

“Daoist, I am called Ye Fei…”

The youth had just spoken when a mouthful of wind filled him, his face showing a blush.

Zhang Kui laughed joyously, the gloom he felt since leaving Black Water City was entirely washed away.

The young swordsman roams the Jianghu with his sword.

This Jianghu is full of human hearts and ghostly lands, demons rampant, yet it’s the youthful enthusiasm that adds a touch of charm…

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