Slaying Demons, A Bountiful Harvest

Pfft!

Lin Baichuan channeled his minor Saber Intent into his Battle Saber, easily piercing the Black Tiger's defenses. The entire blade sank into the fierce tiger's belly.

Instantly, blood surged out like a fountain.

"Roar!"

The Demonic Beast, the Black Tiger, cried out in agony as it was wounded. Its massive body writhed, and one of its claws swiped directly at Lin Baichuan, aiming to crush him with a single blow. Lin Baichuan, however, let out a cold laugh, utterly fearless, and met the claw with a punch from his left hand.

Moo!

As the punch was thrown, it was as if a Mighty Ox roared. A gust of wind swept out, carrying a dull, breaking-the-air sound as it slammed into the Black Tiger's claw.

Immediately, a resounding bang erupted. Lin Baichuan's punch possessed at least a hundred thousand jin of force, enough to pulverize metal into dust. Although the Black Tiger was a Soldier Rank 4 Demonic Beast, its strength comparable to a Sixth Rank Blood Refining realm martial artist, it could not withstand Lin Baichuan's earth-shattering punch.

With a crack, the tiger's claw, as strong as steel bone, was blown apart by Lin Baichuan's punch, sending flesh and blood flying. A powerful shockwave immediately sent the Black Tiger's massive body flying backward.

And at that moment, Lin Baichuan twisted the Battle Saber lodged in the Black Tiger's belly, tearing a gaping wound as large as a washbasin in its hide. Blood gushed out like a fountain.

Lin Baichuan's feet moved with the Wind Shadow Steps, his body like a phantom. He took a step and had already retreated several yards.

Clang, clang...

The next moment, Lin Baichuan shifted his feet and swung his Battle Saber. Saber light flashed, exuding a killing aura as he charged towards the other Demonic Beasts. As he swung his Battle Saber, the perfected Seven Kill Saber Art was unleashed to its extreme.

He was like a bulldozer, and no Demonic Beast could withstand a single strike from him.

Within ten breaths, only the Giant Python and the Black Tiger remained. All other Demonic Beasts had fallen to Lin Baichuan's saber.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 80 Merit.]

In his mind, the system's notification sounds continued to ring out.

However, Lin Baichuan had no time to pay attention to them. He swept his Battle Saber and, with a step, charged towards the Black Tiger again. The Black Tiger was already heavily wounded, and seeing Lin Baichuan charging at it, it actually showed fear and instinctively retreated.

Boom!

Just then, the Giant Python moved. Its whip-like tail swept out, striking directly at Lin Baichuan. A fierce whistling sound filled the air as it instantly appeared behind Lin Baichuan, reducing rocks and trees to powder in an instant.

Lin Baichuan, however, let out a cold snort and completely ignored the Giant Python's attack. He immediately circulated the seventh layer of the Golden Bell Shield. Golden light flashed around him, and he transformed into a bronze statue once more, directly enduring the Giant Python's strike.

His Battle Saber vibrated, and like a phantom, it slashed towards the Black Tiger.

The Black Tiger's strength was already greatly diminished due to its severe injuries. Now, facing Lin Baichuan's saber strike, how could it resist? The power of the strike reached three hundred thousand jin, further augmented by Saber Intent, its might like a mountain. With lightning speed, it fiercely struck the Black Tiger.

Boom... Pfft...

The next second, as saber light flashed, the Black Tiger's massive body was split in two, blood splattering everywhere.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 210 Merit.]

The system's notification sounded. Lin Baichuan raised his eyebrows and, without any pause, turned and charged towards the Giant Python.

The Giant Python's strength was not much stronger than the Black Tiger's. Since Lin Baichuan could kill the Black Tiger, killing the Giant Python was not a problem. Saber light flickered, his body like a phantom. In mere moments, Lin Baichuan had inflicted more than ten wounds on the Giant Python.

The Giant Python was covered in scales, which even ordinary Spirit Artifacts could not pierce. But Lin Baichuan had suffered losses before and was naturally prepared. Each saber strike was augmented by Saber Intent. Under Lin Baichuan's minor Saber Intent, no matter how steel-like the Giant Python's scales were, they were still cleaved open.

After more than a dozen strikes, its massive body was covered in wounds, and blood poured out.

The Giant Python finally felt fear. It let out a strange roar and actually turned to flee into the depths of the forest.

This human is too terrifying. It's no match for him. If this drags on, it will surely die a miserable death. If not now, then when?

"Trying to escape? Do you think you can?"

Lin Baichuan snorted coldly. He used the Wind Shadow Steps to their extreme, weaving through the forest like the wind. Hundreds of yards were covered in mere moments. He leaped onto the back of the fleeing Giant Python.

Grasping the long saber with both hands, he forcefully plunged it into the Giant Python's body and then gave a violent pull.

Riiip!

The long saber sliced through, forcefully splitting the Giant Python's massive body in two, blood splashing everywhere. A foul, bloody stench filled the air. As it dripped onto the ground, it was like sulfuric acid, corroding the ground into deep pits, emitting wisps of black mist.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 180 Merit.]

The next moment, the system's notification sounded. Lin Baichuan couldn't help but let out a long breath. He leaped out more than ten yards and sat on the ground, panting heavily, a sense of emotion filling his heart.

This beast was the hardest to kill. Although it seemed like an easy victory, it had cost him dearly.

If it had dragged on any longer, he definitely wouldn't have been able to hold on.

But fortunately, he had won. Not only did he gain 180 Merit for killing this beast, but its entire body was a treasure. Not to mention its Demon Core, its hide alone could be made into many sets of soft armor, and the various materials on its body were all valuable.

Especially the gall bladder, which was only second to the Demon Core.

"I've struck gold. This trip was definitely worth it."

Lin Baichuan's face was full of smiles. However, he didn't rush to process the bodies of these Demonic Beasts. Instead, he walked towards a small, blood-red tree. This thing had attracted the attention of so many Demonic Beasts, so it must be extraordinary.

Its value was likely far greater than the bodies and Demon Cores of these Demonic Beasts. Lin Baichuan naturally wouldn't abandon the greater for the lesser.

"Huh..."

Suddenly, as Lin Baichuan reached the small tree, he was taken aback. He let out a surprised sound and then looked at the base of the small tree. He saw that the tree's roots were not planted in the soil but were rooted in a piece of wood that looked like it was about to rot.

This wood looked very ancient, less than half a meter long and as thick as an arm.

It was precisely this piece of Withered Wood that provided all the nutrients for this small tree, nurturing a Natural Treasure.

"This wood is definitely not simple."

Lin Baichuan muttered to himself, his eyes shining with brilliance.

He didn't recognize the wood, but he instinctively felt that it was extraordinary.

However, Lin Baichuan didn't touch the wood. The small tree was connected to the wood, its roots wrapped around it and burrowed into the soil. Moving it even slightly would affect the entire tree. Lin Baichuan wasn't sure if moving the tree would impact the fruit on it, so he decided to be cautious.

"Forget it, I'll deal with these Demonic Beast corpses first!"

Lin Baichuan muttered, "This thing isn't going anywhere, and the fruit still needs some time to mature."

As he spoke, Lin Baichuan, carrying his Battle Saber, walked towards the nearest Demonic Beast corpse.