Chapter 47: Killing

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Cheng Xu’s undivided attention was fixated on the strange manifestation of Master Yuntai’s demonic baby.

While he had never encountered an authentic Nascent Soul before, the appearance of this Demonic Nascent Soul bore a semblance to the descriptions he had encountered in cultivation novels during his previous life.

A suspicion arose within him, questioning the existence of true Nascent Soul cultivators in this world.

“Senior, have you ever come across the concept of the Nascent Soul realm?” Cheng Xu inquired tentatively.

“What Nascent Soul? This here is the Demon Soul that I have meticulously nurtured over the years,” replied Yuntai Zhenren, clearly unfamiliar with the term Nascent Soul. His focus remained steadfast on discerning the power contained within the demonic baby. “Unfortunately, I have only cultivated it to the pinnacle of the Foundation Establishment Stage, and I must make use of it. Nonetheless, it does not matter. Once I possess a suitable vessel, I shall swiftly ascend to the Golden Elixir Realm!”

Observing the senior’s lack of knowledge regarding the Nascent Soul, Cheng Xu’s interest waned in an instant.

“Peak Foundation Establishment, is it?” Cheng Xu sneered inwardly. The Tier 2 array disc bestowed upon him by Shenluo Hall gradually emerged from his person, its surface adorned with intricate blue patterns, ultimately enveloping him in a protective layer of shimmering array light.

This formation, known as the Storm Array, stood among the most advanced second-tier array formations. It boasted the capability to withstand assaults from cultivators at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, making it an ideal choice to confront the demonic baby before him.

“Storm Array?!” Master Yuntai expressed mild surprise before sneering, “No wonder you remain so composed. Regrettably, you are utterly oblivious to the might of this demonic baby.”

With those words, he raised the small black fist of the Demonic Neonate and delivered a forceful blow against the defensive array’s luminous barrier.

The sheer impact generated caused the formation plate to quake violently, exposing its fragility. Evidently, it was incapable of enduring the assault for an extended duration.

“What immense strength!” Cheng Xu exclaimed, taken aback by the overwhelming might possessed by this demonic baby, surpassing even his wildest expectations.

Although the demonic baby was a mere peak Foundation Establishment cultivator, it had already traversed half the threshold into the Golden Core stage.

Naturally, Cheng Xu refused to remain passive and resign to his fate. The Tier 3 Purgatory Array disc acquired from his previous ventures gradually levitated, weaving a crimson barrier of flames around the defensive light of the Storm Array, ensnaring the Demonic Neonate within its fiery embrace.

Assisted by the cultivation computer, Cheng Xu possessed the ability to manipulate two array discs concurrently.

The potency of the Tier 3 Purgatory Fire Array was beyond question. However, it saddened him that his current cultivation level prevented him from fully unleashing the array disc’s true might.

Furthermore, to establish a large-scale formation akin to the one in Huai City, the formation plate required pre-set spirit stones. Yet, for dealing with a singular adversary at present, the formation plate alone would suffice.

“The Tier 3 Purgatory Fire Array?” Yuntai Zhenren expressed slight surprise. “Can you multitask?” he questioned, pondering whether Cheng Xu had cultivated a form of spiritual will cultivation technique.

Simultaneously, blazing fireballs had already hurtled towards the Grand Cloud Master.

“Old man, your demise is imminent!” Cheng Xu retorted, his voice laced with disdain. He swiftly propelled a Spirit Infused +5 Earth Attribute Flying Sword, taking direct aim at the Demonic Neonate’s countenance.

Employing the Inferno Hell Fire Array’s defensive stance, Yuntai Zhenren crossed his arms before him, evidently not regarding the flying sword assault with much concern.

Bang!

The flying sword effortlessly pierced through the demonic Qi barrier shielding the Demonic Neonate, propelling her forcefully against the treasure vault’s wall.

“What manner of sword is this…” Yuntai Zhenren gazed at the wound on his arm, perplexed. The inky gash healed at a discernible pace.

Cheng Xu furrowed his brow, taken aback by the development. He hastily commanded his flying sword to pursue the target.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Within the Purgatory Fire Array, raging fireballs persisted in bombarding Yuntai Spiritual Master.

“Demonic Blood Countercurrent!”

The Grand Cloud Immortal snarled, causing the demonic baby’s body to sprout black veins, akin to countless wriggling worms coursing through its whole being.

Activated with Demonic Blood Countercurrent, the Demonic Neonate surged forth with explosive momentum, deflecting the flying sword off its intended trajectory.

Cheng Xu was astonished. Simultaneously, the Fire and Wood flying swords were dispatched, propelled by the relentless sword momentum of the Cloud Sword Technique. They ensnared the demonic baby from the left and right, attempting to forcefully disrupt the circulation of the [Demon Blood Countercurrent].

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Undeterred, the Demonic Neonate’s aura shone brilliantly, effortlessly warding off the attacks launched by the two flying swords.

“Not bad, not bad. I’m growing fond of your physical vessel, Little Friend!” Yuntai Zhenren chortled maniacally as he repelled the two flying swords. Yet, in the subsequent moment, he abruptly froze in place, witnessing the rapid dissipation of the reverse flow effect inflicted by the demon blood.

“What has occurred?” Yuntai Zhenren was seized by shock. He sought to activate Devil Blood Countercurrent once more, only to be thwarted by the infernal flames of the Purgatory Fire Array.

In a desperate moment, the peculiar power surged within Cheng Xu’s body once again, and he unleashed a forceful palm strike, leaving behind a distinct black palm print on the light layer of the Storm Array, his expression ferocious.

Boom!

The palm print’s impact caused the Storm Array to crumble instantaneously.

Just as Yuntai Zhenren was on the verge of subduing Cheng Xu, a familiar ancient seal character abruptly materialized above Cheng Xu’s head.

“Qi!”

Cheng Xu, having absorbed the knowledge from every book in the Medicine Immortal Valley, had undergone a transformative change.

“This is… the Truth Spell from Perfected Yuntai?” Yuntai Zhenren exclaimed, retreating in panic after witnessing the might of the true words of medicine. However, he couldn’t escape the influence of the true words of Qi. His internal energy immediately fell into disarray, and he groaned as he expelled a mouthful of black blood, his countenance twisting into a ferocious and maniacal visage.

“Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! 1 never expected you to master this mantra spell. Soon, this mantra spell will be mine!” Cheng Xu declared, wasting no further time on conversation. He promptly followed up with another venomous mantra.

While the Poison Mantra’s medicinal potency may not have matched that of the Qi Mantra, its poison effect proved more lethal than its aura. Unfortunately, the poison seemed to have no effect on the Demonic Neonate.

“Oh- So, you even know the other mantra. Regrettably, the poison holds no power against my demonic baby!” Master Yuntai laughed complacently, transforming into a billowing cloud of black mist, hurtling towards Cheng Xu.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

In the crucial moment, Cheng Xu employed his Poison Ivy Technique, weaving a barrier of entangling vines to obstruct the enemy. The two fiery and wooden flying swords encircled the adversary from both sides, as Cheng Xu covertly prepared to “end the process”.

When he forcefully terminated the [Demon Blood Countercurrent] earlier, it had already strained the system to its limits. Additionally, he still needed to control the array disc and the flying sword. Employing [End Operation] once again had reached the maximum threshold.

“A mantis trying to halt a chariot!” Yuntai Zhenren mocked, effortlessly shattering the rattan wall with a laugh, striking the two flying swords embedded in the walls on either side. “Experience the torment of your quivering soul!”

Yuntai Zhenren abruptly opened the immense maw of the Demonic Neonate, emitting a hoarse and ear-piercing dragon’s roar.

However, there was no discernible change or reaction.

“Hmm?” Yuntai Zhenren stood dumbfounded. “What’s happening? Could there be a flaw in the cultivation process?”

Amidst his amusement, Cheng Xu chuckled inwardly. The White Flame True Spell surged forth with radiant swordlight, merging with the flames of the Purgatory Fire Array, ultimately engulfing the demonic baby in its entirety.

Master Yuntai shrieked in agony as he burned, the flying sword embedded in his shoulder injecting a + 5 spirit essence.

“Damn it, what went wrong?”

Yuntai Zhenren dashed out of the sea of fire in a frenzy, completely oblivious to the events that had transpired.

Immediately afterward, the black liquid from the treasure vault’s pool soared through the air, integrating into the Demonic Neonate’s body.

After assimilating the black liquid, the demonic baby’s aura surged once again, and enormous black tentacles sprouted from its back, resembling a grotesque black octopus.

The sheer terror emanating from its aura instantly shattered the formation!

Before Cheng Xu could comprehend the situation, the demonic baby’s tentacles lashed out at him with incredible speed.

Trapped within the cramped confines of the cave, there was no escape for Cheng Xu. He could only rely on his Stellar Energy Shield to resist the assault.

Boom!

His Protective Upstanding Qi shattered, and Cheng Xu was mercilessly flung into the wall behind him. His ribs fractured, and he coughed up blood.

Fortunately, he was in possession of the treasured armor of the Scorching Sun Sect, which offered him some protection.

“Hehehe, though a small mishap occurred, it is inconsequential. You are now unavoidably a part of me!” Yuntai Zhenren extended his tentacles, a twisted smile on his face.

In the critical moment, Cheng Xu’s gaze suddenly lifted, and the gaze of his Ten Thousand Arts Evil Eye met the eyes of the Demonic Neonate.

For a moment, the hardware of the entire cultivation apparatus overloaded, the brain and eyeballs overheating. The frame rate before him plummeted rapidly, but it didn’t drop as low as single-digit frames like last time.

Yuntai Zhenren, who was chuckling eerily, found himself momentarily dazed.

Seizing the opportunity, Cheng Xu activated the third-grade talisman he had prepared in advance.

The talisman paper soared with a radiant golden light, transforming into a three-inch-long spike that sliced through the air and hurtled towards the Demonic Neonate’s head.

The Ten Thousand Arts Evil Eye couldn’t maintain control over Yuntai Zhenren for long. Unfortunately, by the time he snapped out of his stupor, the golden luminescence of the talisman spike was already perilously close.

“A rank three talisman…”

Yuntai Zhenren widened his eyes in horror.

In the next second, the Demonic Neonate’s head was impaled by the golden light, exploding into black mucus. The colossal tentacles on its back swiftly retracted.

Cheng Xu didn’t dare to underestimate the situation like before. The Spirit Infused +5 flying sword swiftly followed, piercing through the chest of the demonic baby. Utilizing the flying sword as the focal point, he invoked the White Flame True Spell, igniting a furious conflagration of white flames.

Only when the Demonic Neonate had been reduced to ashes by the all-consuming blaze did Cheng Xu finally exhale a sigh of relief.

“It seems the Mystic Arts Sect didn’t deceive me with this third-tier talisman.”

Cheng Xu smiled wryly as he stowed away the talisman. He retrieved several healing pills and began recuperating on the spot.

With the assistance of the Crimson Brilliance Mysterious Scripture and the healing pills, his injuries gradually improved. However, his fractured ribs continued to shift, far from fully healed..