I Am Also An Extraordinary Creature
Chapter 489 - 382: Take Yourself as the Main Focus_1

Chapter 489: Chapter 382: Take Yourself as the Main Focus_1

"I can now take on two of myself from just a few days ago," Zheng Yichen said, clenching his fist as he sat on the motorcycle. The power of the Supreme Demon not only provided physical feedback but also greatly enhanced his Performance Coefficient. However, Zheng Yichen’s improvement was not a ’transformational’ one like that of Liu Hongzhao.

Her improvement was more significant and even led to her Inner Strength taking on attributes of the Supreme Demon, worthy to be called Supreme Demon Power.

Zheng Yichen’s gains lacked such a transformation. His enhancements were expansions upon his own foundation and did not cause him to lean towards becoming a special creature of any world, including Supreme Demons in this one.

The Supreme Demon Power that Liu Hongzhao developed was unique to this world, while the ’Divinity’ that Zheng Yichen possessed, although similar to Supreme Demon Power, was a characteristic that accompanied his self-expansion. In Zheng Yichen’s view, it was a kind of ’bioenergy’ beyond the ordinary.

It represented an enhancement on the lifeform level, an additional product of such elevation. A drop of an ordinary person’s blood had little use for another, neither quenching thirst nor providing sustenance for survival. But for an insect, that same drop of blood could be highly nutritious.

"Is this the Supreme Demon Blood? It doesn’t seem that exaggerated, does it?"

In the study, Qi Xiangyun examined the blood-hued inner force in her hands. They had braced themselves for a hard struggle, yet found the process not as difficult as anticipated, even though it involved Supreme Demon Heartblood.

"Of course it’s not that difficult," Liu Hongzhao said with her arms crossed. "Don’t forget the foundation Brother Chang Qing left us. We have plenty of Supreme Demon Blood, so use it up quickly."

"Uh... I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed," Lin Yaoyao admitted with a pained expression. The Supreme Demon Blood wasn’t so easy to assimilate. Even though refining it could bring about substantial enhancement and make subsequent refinements easier, they still required time to grow.

More importantly, they lacked the serendipity that Liu Hongzhao experienced. Unlike her initial encounter with Supreme Demon Blood, their physiological transformation was not as rapid.

"Then rest for a while. Xiangyun, prepare for the transference," Liu Hongzhao said.

Qi Xiangyun remained silent for a moment before replying, "I understand, but transference involves a lot of work and will need some time to prepare."

"Then start preparing," Liu Hongzhao said, moving to the window to gaze outside. The bustling streets still showed many people, presenting an illusion of prosperity as if no disaster had ever struck. Yet among those who had come to Qi Family Town, many had ulterior motives.

"After going to Hell with Brother Chang Qing this time, I saw the gap between myself and the Supreme Demons. I thought I had the strength to contend with them, but in actuality, even fighting a weakened Supreme Demon was tough."

"How long have the Supreme Demons been alive, and how long have we been cultivating? You’re too greedy," Lin Yaoyao said, lying on a small bed where Qi Xiangyun usually rested. With her obsession over her parents’ fates resolved, this girl had become more relaxed and casual.

Liu Hongzhao frowned slightly. "The Supreme Demons won’t give us that much time."

"We can temporarily leave our homeland and cultivate in another, safer world. Perhaps go to Brother Chang Qing’s world. We could come back when we’re able to confront the Supreme Demons," suggested Lin Yaoyao, who was flipping through a book containing her research notes while lying on her side.

"..." That could work. A temporary retreat was a viable option, and what Liu Hongzhao really considered was the world where Brother Chang Qing resided.

Qi Xiangyun massaged her forehead. "Is it really time for that? By the time we return, if we don’t have enough support, the human race in our homeland will have been utterly annihilated, won’t they?"

It wasn’t just the Supreme Demons that posed a threat, but also alien demons.

"The human race... I’m actually itching to kill," Liu Hongzhao said coldly. "Who linked us to the Supreme Demon treasure?"

She didn’t mind, or even had thoughts of seeking Supreme Demon inheritances, but she didn’t want to be coerced in this manner, only to benefit some instigator in the end. Those representatives from the princes and nobility had come with that exact intention, trying to manipulate them under the guise of greater good.

They could kill, but such rumors would also lead to ’universal scorn.’ The three of them had different personalities and none was insane. Liu Hongzhao might not care about such matters, nor might Lin Yaoyao now, but Qi Xiangyun cared.

She still had goals to achieve, so if things truly escalated to that extent, it would significantly impact her.

"Who it was is no longer important; it’s the consequences of this incident that matter," Qi Xiangyun sighed softly. "You and Brother Chang Qing killed many Supreme Demons in Hell. What do you think about the Supreme Demon treasure?"

"I don’t have any thoughts on it; if there is a Supreme Demon treasure, it’s our spoils of war," Liu Hongzhao said with an icy face. What did the Supreme Demon treasure have to do with those nobles who wanted to strike it rich in a new era?

The Supreme Demon was slain by Brother Chang Qing, what have those princes and nobility, and others with ulterior motives, done? Apart from holding us back, they’re just pathetically scrambling for control of the world.

In her view, if there really was such a thing as Supreme Demon treasure, it should be Brother Chang Qing’s spoils of war and not something for those who use ’righteousness’ as a pretext to morally kidnap others to meddle with. Right now, she just didn’t know who had spread such rumors. Should someone dare come before her, using this matter to satisfy their own desires, she would chop down each and every one of them.

As for those who truly have the world’s people at heart? They would worry about them when such people appeared.

"Ah, if only all problems could be solved by killing," Qi Xiangyun said, drained of energy. Although killing couldn’t solve all problems, it could solve most of them. The issue was that there were simply too few people in their world.

Once the killing started, it meant it couldn’t be stopped. If it was some sort of scheme by the Supreme Demon, then they would be playing right into its hands. If it was someone else’s scheme, well, that would be so very human.

"I’ve rested enough, it’s time to start cultivating," Qi Xiangyun said, patting her cheeks. To put it bluntly, it came down to a lack of strength. If she were strong enough to ignore the Supreme Demon, then none of these troubles would exist. Schemes? Those schemers would have to see if they had the guts to carry out their plans.

Even if their schemes succeeded, then what? If they truly seized control of the world, they’d still live in insecurity.

When Zheng Yichen returned, he saw Qi Xiangyun and Liu Hongzhao looking like they were about to roll their eyes. "What are you doing?"

He anxiously checked their physical condition and, only after ensuring there were no serious issues, he let out a sigh of relief. Qi Xiangyun weakly clutched Zheng Yichen’s hand. "We’re just feeling too frustrated; we never thought that cultivation could be so exhausting."

"You’re just suffering from indigestion," Zheng Yichen said with a hint of speechlessness. Qi Xiangyun and Liu Hongzhao’s bodies were emanating an intense heat, like they were running a high fever when touched. "No one’s competing with you for the Supreme Demon Blood. Why the rush?"

"Of course, it’s because of the rumors outside," Lin Yaoyao yawned. She really wanted to sleep, but she knew that once she fell asleep, she’d have to wait until next time to see Zheng Yichen.

"Those kinds of rumors? Not worth attention. If someone else brings up the Supreme Demon treasure, just tell them that the matter is being handled by those who took care of the Demon Flower disaster. I slew the Supreme Demon, the treasure is mine, and anyone who disputes that can wait for me to return and then come to me."

Liu Hongzhao showed a look of disdain. "They wouldn’t dare."

"If they don’t dare, then let them shut up! For those who question us strongly, tell them I can also come and prove it myself. That’s final; you don’t need to pay much attention to this! If someone still uses this matter to make trouble, I can come and find them personally!"

Spreading the message wasn’t difficult. Qi Family Town was now crowded with many people, and any news could be immediately understood by various factions. The words Zheng Yichen had just spoken would spread just as easily. So far, no one had dared to impersonate those who had dealt with the ’Demon Flower disaster’.

Some had tried before, but they were quickly confronted and cut down by Liu Hongzhao.

"I will properly convey your intentions, Brother Chang Qing," Liu Hongzhao said, revealing a rare smile. She didn’t enjoy those convoluted processes, and what Zheng Yichen had just said and planned to do in the future seemed great to her.

The Demon Flower was dealt with by Zheng Yichen, and the Supreme Demon was slain by him. All the glory should rightfully be Zheng Yichen’s to enjoy, not for a bunch of fame-seekers to usurp for their own benefit.

She could already imagine the astonishment and unease of those who had once fabricated stories. Back in the day, it was rare for people to make up stories, but since some dared to do so and faced no punishment, feeling lucky afterward, many others followed suit.

After all, if they didn’t, others would, and they would end up being suppressed by their rivals. Now that the rightful person had spoken, even if Zheng Yichen had no intention of collecting debts, those people would still be worried and fearful for a long time to come. They couldn’t afford to provoke the one who treated the Demon Flower disaster.

Liu Hongzhao also knew that Zheng Yichen was not someone who would be easily morally kidnapped. She would chop down those self-righteous figures who jumped in front of her, and Zheng Yichen would do the same.

"Don’t overdo it; after all, this is your native world," Zheng Yichen said, waving his hand. He then turned to Qi Xiangyun and Liu Hongzhao, who looked dispirited. "Rest a while longer, we have a very important task to do tonight."

"Ah? What task?" Qi Xiangyun asked curiously.

"Of course, it’s about ensuring the security of Qi Family Town after my departure. I’ll be back within a month! Above all, prioritize your own safety. If you encounter something you can’t deal with, abandon Qi Family Town, take the Compass, and leave."

As he spoke, Zheng Yichen’s expression turned very serious. "Nothing in this world, not all the Supreme Demons combined, could replace you. I also don’t want to ever see the arrogant faces of any Supreme Demon at their final moments."