Star Sky Professional
Chapter 73: Battle with the Demon (Congratulations to Alliance Hierarch Elvin2016)

Chapter 73: Chapter 73: Battle with the Demon (Congratulations to Alliance Hierarch Elvin2016)

In the dense forest, Han Qingyun took the lead, showing the way.

Following behind were three Qi Cultivators at the peak of their realm: an elder with the surname Long, Mi Weidao, and Su Ye.

Glancing at Han Qingyun’s retreating figure, the elder Long’s lips moved slightly as he employed the technique of Secret Transmission to inquire with Su Ye, "Can we trust this person? This mission is critical. If the fellow Daoist wishes to clarify ahead of time, I actually know a few renowned Demon Catchers..."

Su Ye’s bright eyes blinked as she similarly transmitted her voice through mana, "This Han Qingyun has had some transactions involving spiritual medicine with the Green Pill Workshop before, and he seems to be reliable... After the betrayal of Zeng Yi, I dare not trust those famous Demon Catchers, so it’s better to choose one at random, at least if they are of a lower realm..."

A lower realm signified they were easy to control!

Once they got to the place and they served no purpose, a single Talisman would suffice to make them stand rooted for a long while, unable to hear or see.

If one were more ruthless, disposing of them directly wouldn’t matter much.

Ahead, Han Qingyun still led the way with due diligence, seemingly oblivious to all this.

However, a cold light flickered in Mi Weidao’s eyes.

...

"The show is about to begin..."

After soaking in the hot springs, Fang Xing leisurely got up, got dressed... and then carried his Green Rainbow Sword on his back.

Having deduced the four people’s intended path, he sent a drone for reconnaissance and discovered a Second Rank Demon Beast’s lair.

Having confirmed their likely destination, he prepared to set out himself to watch the spectacle.

After all, Qi Cultivators at the peak of their realm had extraordinary spiritual sense, making it unrealistic for ordinary drones to go deep into the beast’s den.

"I’m just going to see if there is a good opportunity, I’ll just treat it as watching a play."

"Just getting close for convenience of operation is all."

Fang Xing, clad in a green robe, stepped out of the town. With a light leap, he vanished into the jungle, disappearing from sight...

...

Flying Stone Gorge.

This place, spanning several miles, was barren, with peculiar boulders and a chilling stream flowing through it, making it quite strange.

Deep within the gorge, there was a massive Rock Mountain.

The mountain was hollow, and on its exterior was a cave entrance towering over ten meters high. Standing before the cave, one could fully feel one’s own insignificance.

Scattered all around the cave were numerous white bones, piling up thickly, further giving off an exceptionally dangerous aura.

"Gentlemen, this is where the Green Rock Bull resides."

From afar, Han Qingyun nervously clasped a Talisman in his hand, "This Demon favors hunting for food at dusk, so it’s still in its Cave Mansion now... The nature of its injuries leans towards the yang energy, making it most irritable around noon..."

"Not bad, not bad, such a meticulous observation, detailed and precise!"

Mi Weidao praised, raising a finger.

Swoosh!

A streak of green Sword Qi, sharp and unmatched, sliced Han Qingyun in two.

Thud!

The body fell to the ground, blood gushing out.

"What are you doing?"

The elder Long was shocked and quickly looked towards the cave entrance, "Second Rank Demon Beasts have a keen sense of smell, they can easily detect the scent of blood..."

"Don’t worry, I’ve already arranged an Array around us..."

Mi Weidao revealed a small green flag in his hand, and turned to Su Ye, "Hunting a Second Rank Demon Beast is a matter of great importance... We cannot allow a mere Loose Cultivator to expose any flaws."

Although such low-level vermin, even ten of them put together, would be easily crushed, it would be a different story at the critical moment of confronting a Second Rank Demon Beast.

"What else is there to say at this point, junior sister," Su Ye said with a wry smile, "But in doing so, elder brother, you’ve truly put me in an untenable position... The reputation of Green Pill Workshop is now completely destroyed."

"Hehe, if junior sister successfully reaches Foundation Establishment, in the future, you can reopen ten Green Pill Workshops," Mi Weidao responded carelessly as he glanced at the sky, "It’s noon already, let’s set up the ’Geng Metal Three Talents Formation’. I can take the lead!"

"Elder brother is a Sword Cultivator, and your ’Great Geng Metal Sword Technique’ is unmatched among Qi Cultivators. You’re the most suitable as the vanguard for the formation. We also need fellow Daoist Long to arrange, to draw out that Demon Beast..."

Su Ye nodded repeatedly, discussing the specific plan, and nobody glanced at the body on the ground again.

...

"Moo!"

Before long, accompanied by a dull beast roar, a terrifying Demon Beast burst out from the cave—it was the Second Rank Green Rock Bull!

The Bull was seven or eight meters tall, its body green, with various strange rock formations as its armor, looking like a moving mountain.

Every step it took caused the ground to tremble as if there was a minor earthquake.

What was more critical were the three claw marks on its rocky back. For some unknown reason, the edges of the claw marks glimmered with spots of gold, as if countless golden insects were nibbling around the wound, causing it to gradually enlarge...

At that moment, the Green Rock Bull’s eyes were blood-red as it charged towards the elder Long standing in front of it.

Elder Long hurriedly retreated, entering the Geng Metal Three Talents Formation.

"Bring it on!"

Mi Weidao laughed uproariously. Through the formation, the other two peak Qi Cultivators’ mana was amplified and purified... He was constantly drawing it towards himself, feeling almost on the verge of breaking through the Qi Cultivation level and entering a whole new realm!

"Great Geng Metal Sword Technique, kill!"

He pointed with the sword in his hand, and a vast green Sword Qi streaked with specks of gold materialized, sweeping across the Green Rock Bull.

"Moan!"

In the agonized roar of the Rock Bull, a cyan-golden Sword Qi slashed across its back, causing countless fragments of rock to tumble down.

Especially in the locations with three golden wounds, where massive scars were torn open, spewing demon blood everywhere!

When the Rock Bull saw the three Qi Cultivators lying in ambush, a huge burst of earthy-yellow light suddenly surged around its body.

The earth shook, and suddenly, earthy-yellow spears emerged.

These spears were incredibly sharp at the tips and radiated a treasure light, rippling out with a terrifying Demon Qi.

Thud, thud!

The spears fell on the golden light shield formed by the Geng Metal Three Talents Formation, making a sound similar to rain hitting banana leaves.

"Let’s go!"

Mi Weidao gave a soft shout and moved with his sword, the golden formation moving with him.

This was the most convenient aspect of the ’Geng Metal Three Talents Formation’; it wasn’t a static formation but a living one!

More like a Battle Formation, it could move with the Cultivator!

"Three Talents circulate, defend!"

Su Ye quickly burned a strange Talisman in her hand, bestowing Divine Power upon the three individuals.

The massive Geng Metal Three Talents Formation moved with unparalleled agility. The man surnamed Long was responsible for defense, while Mi Weidao took the offensive.

The man surnamed Long held a massive, pitch-black shield in his hand, the back of which had several grooves, now holding three Mid-grade Spirit Stones.

As time passed, the glow from the Spirit Stones in the grooves gradually faded away until they finally burst and dispersed.

"Glow!"

The Rock Bull’s horns shimmered with a layer of blood-red light, powerfully thrusting forward.

The man surnamed Long turned pale, spurting out a mouthful of Essence Blood: "I cannot hold out much longer..."

"Don’t worry!"

Mi Weidao formed hand seals with both hands, and a drop of fresh blood quickly fell into the Flying Sword.

His Flying Sword suddenly emitted a dragon chant, transforming into a pure streak of golden light, sweeping across the throat of the Rock Bull.

"Glow!!!"

The Rock Bull tilted its head and bellowed, but it was futile as its neck bled like a waterfall.

Moments later, it fell without rising again, having been slain by a cut to the throat!

"Ha-ha... What Second Rank Demon Beast. It still ends up as a lost soul under my sword!"

Seeing the small lake formed from the Bull’s blood, Mi Weidao couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

"I must also thank you two for your assistance."

Su Ye coughed twice, her beautiful eyes shining, as she wielded a Flying Hairpin Magic Artifact, slicing open the Rock Bull’s belly. Her eyes twinkled as if she was searching for something.

The man surnamed Long, seeing this, couldn’t help but wipe the blood from his beard, musing to himself.

Plop!

Before long, the Bull Demon’s stomach was cut open, releasing a disgusting acidic stench laden with many undigested Demon Beast corpses, and even... the corpses of Cultivators and Martial Artists.

Su Ye’s expression remained unchanged as she continued to search, cutting open another stomach.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up, she pointed her hand, and a clear light was about to fly out, attracting something: "This is..."

Boom!

The next moment, a bolt of lightning appeared behind her, transforming into a sea of electric light and thunder, quickly enveloping her and Mi Weidao.

Mi Weidao was about to say something when he was engulfed by the lightning, completely disappearing...

At the critical moment, Su Ye’s clothes transformed into a rainbow glow, and a piece of inner Armor emerged, appearing like a black hole, absorbing all the nearby lightning.

Even so, she turned pale, her veil stained with blood: "Long, you dare?"

The man surnamed Long turned a deaf ear, transforming into a shadow, diving into the Bull Demon’s abdomen, and grabbing the object that Su Ye had found: "Ha-ha-ha... I knew you were up to something long ago. What’s the big deal with a mere True Core Pill? This Low-grade Second Rank Demon Beast possesses innate talent, potentially harboring a Demon Core... Eh? What’s this?"

He looked at the partially disintegrated remains of a Cultivator in his hand, a look of astonishment and confusion upon his face.

A Demon Core was the essence of a Third Rank Great Demon, with infinite uses.

However, very rarely, a Second Rank Demon Beast could also harbor a Demon Core within its body!

Such Second Rank Demon Cores were similarly rare, with one of the most important uses being the main ingredient for refining Foundation Establishment Pills!

"...Zeng Yi was your man!"

As if suddenly realizing something, Su Ye exclaimed, "There was no remnant of the Black Tiger. It was you!"

"Indeed, if I had a Second Rank Demon Core, even if refined into a Foundation Establishment Pill, I would not fail to achieve Foundation Establishment," admitted the man surnamed Long with a frown.

"Heh... Not to mention the difficulty in finding various auxiliary materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill, do you really think you’ve found another Alchemist capable of refining one?" Su Ye’s words carried a touch of irony.

"Man proposes, God disposes. Besides... isn’t the Alchemist right in front of me? I knew long ago that you inherited the ’Thunder Protection Armor’; a mere Low-grade Second Rank ’Ren Water Divine Thunder’ can’t kill you..."

The man surnamed Long’s face showed a kind expression: "In consideration of the long-standing relationship between our two families, just sign this Spirit Contract, refine pills for me obediently, and I will spare your life!"

He produced a white paper contract with Spirit Runes flickering on it, which looked extraordinary.

"It’s tough for you to even find a Second Rank Spirit Contract..." Su Ye sighed. "We Qi Cultivators, if we break a First Rank Spirit Contract, might pay a price to erase the consequences... But a Second Rank Spirit Contract, even Foundation Establishment Cultivators are severely constrained... But have you ever thought, the information I deliberately gave to Zeng Yi was to deceive you. This Rock Bull has mediocre talent and no Great Demon Bloodline. It truly doesn’t have a Demon Core!"