Chapter 729 - 774: 3-eyed Wood Xiao

Shen Lang’s battle against the White Bone Hall and the Blood Wing Demon Sect was far easier and simpler than anyone had anticipated.

This wasn’t to say that Shen Lang was already powerful enough to completely crush this group of powerhouses.

A battle was more than just a contest of strength and speed. It also involved numerous other factors, such as psychology, combat techniques, and equipment.

Shen Lang’s ferocity when fighting the Rock Demon Lord had already planted a seed of fear in the hearts of these Demon Path powerhouses.

Furthermore, cleaving Ji Chongfeng in a single strike had made these Demon Path experts act timidly and hesitantly...

Most of them possessed a King Martial Realm Fifth Heaven Cultivation. If Shen Lang could kill Ji Chongfeng, who was also at the King Martial Realm Fifth Heaven, in one strike, he could naturally do the same to them.

With this thought lingering in their minds, they only appeared to be fighting with all their might. In reality, many of them wanted to hang back and let others charge into the fray, which gave Shen Lang both opportunity and time.

At the same time, the members of the White Bone Hall and the Blood Wing Demon Sect were mortal enemies who had never truly cooperated. They were as united as a plate of loose sand.

After Shen Lang used his Netherworld Qi to severely injure two of them, this disorganized mob was completely scared out of their wits.

Crippling a King Martial Realm Fifth Heaven powerhouse with a mere flick of a finger—there was nothing more terrifying than that...

Unfortunately, no one knew that the Spiritual Power in Shen Lang’s Tai Chi Diagram was depleted. The previous battle with the Rock Demon Lord had consumed a massive amount of energy, making it nearly impossible to unleash such powerful Netherworld Qi again in a short period.

Otherwise, Shen Lang wouldn’t have had to resort to an ultimate move like the Netherworld Demon Tribulation, which, despite its immense power, required a significant amount of time to prepare.

Although the Netherworld Demon Tribulation gathered Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi at a terrifying speed, these Demon Path powerhouses, with their King Martial Realm Fifth and Sixth Heaven cultivation, could have easily stopped Shen Lang. They could have also used the opportunity to flee, reducing or even avoiding the damage entirely.

If Shen Lang could truly launch one blast of Netherworld Qi after another, he wouldn’t have needed to go through so much trouble.

Unfortunately, with their souls nearly scared out of their bodies, these Demon Path powerhouses didn’t dare to even consider such a possibility.

Or perhaps they did think of it, but they didn’t dare to take the gamble.

As a result, to the crowd watching from a distance, it truly seemed as if Shen Lang had overwhelmingly crushed this group, leaving them with no strength to fight back!

But in reality, this battle was nothing like the one against the Rock Demon Lord. There was no head-on clash of real blades and raw power.

...

When Duanmu Xie herded the group back like a flock of ducks, the powerhouses from the Blood Wing Demon Sect had lost all semblance of their former dignity.

Led by Qin Yun, they all put on fake smiles and desperately spewed flattery.

It was as if they had all forgotten the ferocious attitudes they had displayed before Shen Lang earlier.

Shen Lang said nothing, simply pointing a finger at the group from the Blood Wing Demon Sect.

At his side, Duanmu Xie let out a sinister laugh. He opened his mouth wide, and a dozen streams of snake-like black qi shot out.

The black qi swirled in the air, and with a WHOOSH, it coiled around the members of the Blood Wing Demon Sect and the people from the White Bone Hall on the ground, binding them all tightly.

The black qi was only as thick as a finger, like small ropes, yet it constricted these King Martial Realm powerhouses tightly, sinking into their bodies and rendering them completely immobile.

Even their Nascent Souls were unable to escape their bodies!

Qin Yun and the other powerhouses from the Blood Wing Demon Sect immediately let out inhuman screams, rolling on the ground and kicking up clouds of dust.

To be able to inflict such pain on King Martial Realm Fifth and Sixth Heaven powerhouses showed just how formidable Duanmu Xie’s black qi was!

Nearby, Feng Xihai watched everything with a look of terror on his face. He dared not speak, nor did he dare to flee.

The humanoid white bone formed by the Bone Blood Seal still protected him, and he hadn’t been bound by Duanmu Xie’s Corpse Qi.

But as he watched, his teeth couldn’t help but chatter, making a CLACK CLACK CLACK sound.

Previously, Feng Xihai had fled into the distance, but Duanmu Xie had landed two heavy punches on the humanoid bone. The blows had sent his blood roiling and his Spiritual Power into chaos, forcing him to obediently walk back.

Just then, Shen Lang walked up to Qin Yun of the Blood Wing Demon Sect, looking at the Demon Path powerhouse with a half-smile.

Qin Yun was entangled in Duanmu Xie’s Corpse Qi, unable to break free. His face was contorted in agony, and he was still holding the Blood Wing Evil God Hook.

Seeing Shen Lang approach, Qin Yun endured the inhuman pain, stood up, and forced a fawning expression onto his face. The wrinkles on his face bunched together, making him look utterly repulsive.

"This hook... it’s quite nice. It almost cut me in half, you know."

Shen Lang very naturally took the Blood Wing Evil God Hook from Qin Yun and said, "The moment you were about to cut ’me’ in half, did you feel a great sense of satisfaction? A great sense of relief?"

As he spoke, Shen Lang brandished the Blood Wing Evil God Hook and made a couple of gestures at Qin Yun’s waist.

Qin Yun swallowed hard, cold sweat dripping down his forehead.

He knew better than anyone how sharp the Blood Wing Evil God Hook was. Even though Shen Lang wasn’t the master of this Imperial Artifact, if he applied even a little force, Qin Yun would be instantly cut in two...

"Don’t... Little Brother, don’t make such jokes. I actually saw from the start that it was just an afterimage you left behind. If it wasn’t an afterimage, I would never have attacked... And even though it was an afterimage, my heart ached at that moment!"

Qin Yun said shamelessly.

"So you were just joking with me? You felt pain cutting my afterimage?" Shen Lang couldn’t help but laugh. "So, you’re saying that when you led this group to deliberately cooperate with the White Bone Hall, you never actually intended to oppose me?"

Qin Yun’s expression turned serious, and he said with a solemn gaze, "That’s right! We actually wanted to see your potential, Little Brother, and help you eliminate the people from the White Bone Hall!"

"And now, look! The only one left from the White Bone Hall is that rascal Feng Xihai, still breathing heavily. Little Brother, you are just as we expected—powerful beyond measure! Truly worthy of being our ally!"

The powerhouses watching from the edge of the pit were dumbfounded.

They had seen shameless people before, but they had never seen anyone this shameless.

To say such things without his face changing color or his heart skipping a beat... this Qin Yun... he really was one hell of a character!

The few Blood Wing Demon Sect powerhouses on the ground felt their old faces flush red. They struggled to turn their heads away, as if they couldn’t bear to watch.

Only Qin Yun stared at Shen Lang with a fervent gaze, as if he were extremely "gratified" by Shen Lang’s power.

Looking at his "firm" and "devout" eyes, even Shen Lang almost thought he had attacked the wrong person...

"Your shameless attitude... has moved me," Shen Lang said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Qin Yun was overjoyed and just about to speak when Shen Lang’s palm, whistling through the air, slapped him and sent him flying.

After crashing to the ground, Qin Yun struggled to spit out a mouthful of sand and gravel mixed with blood. He racked his brain... ’What did Shen Lang mean by that? Was he moved or was he angered?’

’But judging by his attitude, my life should be safe. Damn it, I’m a genius.’ Qin Yun spat twice to clear the gravel from his mouth. He stopped struggling and just lay quietly on the ground, a trace of joy appearing in his eyes.

The surrounding Blood Wing Demon Sect powerhouses, lying scattered on the ground, looked at each other, a newfound admiration for Qin Yun blooming in their hearts...

At that moment, Shen Lang lifted the Blood Wing Evil God Hook and brought it before his eyes.

The sharp glint of its edge made Shen Lang narrow his eyes slightly.

Suddenly...

A ferocious roar, painful to the eardrums, erupted from within the Blood Wing Evil God Hook!

In a flash, Shen Lang flicked his wrist and threw the Blood Wing Evil God Hook away!

The Blood Wing Evil God Hook shrieked continuously as it transformed in mid-air into a strange Fierce Beast, which opened its maw and shot toward Shen Lang like lightning, intending to devour him!

The Artifact Spirit within the Blood Wing Evil God Hook had actually chosen this moment to launch a surprise attack!

Faced with the Fierce Beast’s violent momentum and ferocious assault, Shen Lang stood perfectly still, as if he had anticipated it.

Just as the Fierce Beast was about to swallow Shen Lang, a giant hand imbued with terrifying Corpse Qi appeared in front of him and slapped the vicious Beast Soul, sending it flying!

"Son of a bitch! With such a pathetic amount of power, you dare to make a move on my Lord? You’re truly courting death!"

Duanmu Xie cursed, extending his right hand. Before the Beast Soul could fly far, an overwhelmingly powerful force seized it in mid-air once again.

Then, he viciously slammed it into the ground!

Although it was a Beast Soul, Duanmu Xie’s attack caused it to manifest as solid energy, smashing a large crater into the ground!

"UWAAAAH!"

The Beast Soul let out a soul-shaking scream and flew unsteadily out of the crater, swaying like a drunkard.

This time, however, the Beast Soul didn’t dare to attack Shen Lang again. It landed on the ground, taking the form of a strange-looking Demon Beast, and glared at Shen Lang with eyes like copper bells, letting out a threatening growl.

Only then did everyone get a clear look at the Beast Soul’s appearance.

The Demon Beast stood over ten feet tall. It had a pair of black, sharp horns on its head, and its three copper-bell-like eyes blinked mesmerizingly.

A pair of dark red wings beat slowly, sending sand and stones flying!

Not only that, but the thick tail behind the Demon Beast whipped back and forth, tearing through the air with a continuous series of sonic booms.

And from within the Demon Beast’s body, one could faintly hear the shrieks of countless Resentful Souls.

Innumerable ghostly faces constantly surfaced on the Demon Beast’s body, chilling all who saw it to the bone.

"A Three-Eyed Wood Demon! To think that the Artifact Spirit within the Blood Wing Evil God Hook is an Exotic species like the Three-Eyed Wood Demon! No wonder it’s so powerful!" Zu Wei, watching from a distance, exclaimed in shock.

An irrepressible look of joy appeared in the eyes of the Profound Dao Sect’s Elder Ancestor, Feng Buping. "The Three-Eyed Wood Demon is a Profound Spirit creature, a type of Wood Essence that takes a thousand years to mature! Once it’s refined into an Artifact Spirit, it can automatically absorb the Wood Element Spiritual Power between Heaven and Earth to grow rapidly! Moreover, it is born with a Ghost Eye that can suppress ghosts and evil spirits. It is proficient in a Soul Hook Secret Technique and can wound enemies unseen. It’s a type of Exotic Demon Beast that can only be found by chance, never sought!"

The few people at his side, including Dongfang Jian, also revealed expressions of delight.

Back on Cangxia Mountain, Shen Lang had managed to snatch the White Bone Hall’s "Feng Mo" right in front of the powerhouses from all the sects. Now that the Blood Wing Evil God Hook had fallen into Shen Lang’s hands, it was basically impossible for the Blood Wing Demon Sect to get it back.

For the Treasure of the Sect from a Spirit Copper Level Sect to fall into the hands of the Profound Dao Sect so easily... it was impossible not to be happy!

"BZZZZZ..."

Just then, the Immortal Celestial Saber on Shen Lang’s back let out a clear hum. Labrador had already sent a request to Shen Lang.

"You want to play? Then go ahead. Just be careful not to overdo it and let him get away," Shen Lang said, his eyes glinting.

"YEEHAW!" The Artifact Spirit within the Immortal Celestial Saber, Labrador, let out an excited cry. The long saber shot from its sheath, swirled in the air, and transformed into a tall and mighty Howling Moon Celestial Wolf!

The Howling Moon Sky Wolf King, Labrador!