Ancestor Tiger Demon

Chapter 10: Tiger Demon Ancestor

A single sentence, like a bolt from the blue, caused everyone present to change their expressions dramatically.

Just as they mentioned that Yin entity, something truly happened to the Jade Sword Sect!

Xun Zilan swayed slightly. As his blood surged, the suppressed Yin cold energy showed signs of erupting again. However, he could no longer care about that. He stared in shock at the blood-soaked man, "My master is a Spirit Gathering Second Layer expert. Who has the audacity to capture him?"

The one who arrived was Xun Zilan's third junior brother, Sha Qing, who had considerable cultivation, being at the Profound Body Sixth Layer.

He said in terror, "It was a blue flying tiger with four heads, emanating ghostly energy all over its body. Many elders and disciples were drained of their vital blood, dying shriveled, and even the Sect Master was carried away by the blue flying tiger towards North Cloud Mountain! I... I because..."

Before he could finish speaking, his eyes suddenly widened, bloodshot.

"Ah...!" Sha Qing screamed miserably.

His body began to freeze, turning into an ice sculpture!

At the same time, a wisp of black smoke drifted from the top of his head, condensing into a ferocious ghost head the size of a human head.

"Found you, hehehe..."

A sinister voice filled with coldness emanated from the ghost head. The entire hall was swept by an eerie wind, and everyone felt a bone-chilling cold.

"You have a Yin Vein on you. It would be a real shame not to take it."

The ghost head opened its claws and lunged fiercely at Xun Zilan with extreme speed.

Xun Zilan was startled, but his reaction was even faster. The long sword behind him was unsheathed at this moment: "Jade God Swordplay, Evil Banisher!"

Jade God Swordplay was the core sword technique of the Jade Sword Sect, and Evil Banisher was also Xun Zilan's strongest killing move.

As the long sword descended, spiritual energy surged, condensing into a streak of cyan sword energy that slashed directly at the ferocious ghost head like a flowing ribbon. Both Ji Hongxue and Liu Peng felt an incredibly powerful force and a surging, sharp sword intent.

"Haha, what trash swordplay!" The ghost head laughed heartily, not dodging at all, and directly collided with the cyan sword energy.

Bang!

The sword energy was easily shattered by the ghost head.

Xun Zilan was stunned. His strongest attack was broken just like that?

The others were also caught off guard and could only watch the scene unfold before their eyes.

In fact, even if they had reacted, they couldn't have done anything. They were all mortals; how could they dare to fight such a terrifying ghost?

The ghost head lunged at Xun Zilan with an invincible posture. Just as a tragedy was about to unfold, a figure in white suddenly appeared in front of Xun Zilan.

"Seeking death!" The ghost head saw An Bulang and immediately became furious, about to pierce An Bulang through the heart.

However, An Bulang's hand was faster than its flight. Under the incredulous gazes of everyone, his hand moved like lightning. His five fingers closed, firmly grasping the black ghost head.

"Roar! Let go of me!" The black ghost head struggled, but it found itself immobilized by a mysterious force, unable to even exert its strength.

"Who exactly are you? Let me go, and I, Tiger Demon Ancestor, will let bygones be bygones!"

An Bulang chuckled, "A mere clone at the Profound Body Ninth Layer like you dares to negotiate with me? The energy characteristics emanating from your body... Hmm, you were probably planning to blood sacrifice a sect to refine a Blood Cocoon Fruit, weren't you?"

The ghost head was shocked, "How did you know?"

"Tell me, where is the center of Spirit Condensation?" An Bulang asked.

"Presumptuous! Foolish ant, even if you kill me, I won't say a single word!" the black ghost head shrieked madly.

Splat!

An Bulang grabbed the ghost head and smashed it onto the ground.

The black ghost head let out a miserable cry and was smashed into ashes.

"Forget it. If you don't want to say another word, I won't either," An Bulang snorted coldly.

Everyone was dumbfounded. This An Bulang actually killed such a terrifying ghost head in an instant?

"My goodness, how domineering!" Xu Linghui's small mouth fell open.

Ji Hongxue was also amazed. Her understanding of An Bulang's strength had reached a new level.

The most shocked was Xun Zilan. At the Profound Body Seventh Layer, he was already outstanding in the Jade Sword Sect and a prodigy among the younger generation of cultivators in the Azure Kingdom. Yet, when facing that ghost head, he was merely being brutalized. But such a formidable enemy was simply smashed into nothingness by An Bulang?

Such strength... was truly awe-inspiring!

"Thank you for your help, senior. You are willing to help me in my time of crisis despite our past grievances, which truly shames me. I apologize for my previous words and actions." Xun Zilan walked up to An Bulang and bowed in apology.

An Bulang looked at Xun Zilan with a hint of surprise.

He had been calling him 'young friend' and 'kid' just moments ago, and now he was calling him 'senior'? This change in attitude was quite timely...

He didn't know that in Xun Zilan's mind, An Bulang had already been placed on the same level as his master, a truly important figure. Someone who could easily kill a Profound Body Ninth Layer clone had to be at least a Spirit Gathering realm expert. And with this young appearance, he was likely a powerful figure in disguise.

After all, in this day and age, there were cross-dressing experts, so what was so strange about a young expert?

Xun Zilan's address of "senior" was a sincere form of respect.

As for Xun Zilan's lingering feelings for Ji Hongxue, they had long since vanished in the face of An Bulang's formidable strength. Regardless of whether An Bulang had any intentions towards Ji Hongxue, any woman around a powerful figure was not to be trifled with!

"Alright, I can't be bothered to dwell on past matters," An Bulang waved his hand. "However, I advise you to escape from here as soon as possible. Tiger Demon Ancestor is very fond of Yin Vein cultivators like you and clearly won't give up."

Yin Vein cultivators refer to those whose meridians are of the Yin attribute. When practicing Yin-element techniques, their spiritual energy flows more smoothly through their meridians, allowing for faster casting and stronger power. Of course, this is incomparable to geniuses born with Yin spiritual roots.

"Escape from here?" Xun Zilan paused slightly, then bowed to An Bulang again. "Please, Senior, enlighten me."

"Flee to a place with abundant Yang energy, conceal your aura, and make yourself weak. It's best to drain your blood and qi. That way, the Tiger Demon Ancestor won't be able to sense you," An Bulang said.

"This... make myself weak?" Xun Zilan hesitated.

An Bulang replied, "You'll be instantly killed by the Tiger Demon Ancestor whether you're weak or at full strength. There's no difference, so you might as well weaken yourself. This way, it'll be easier to evade the Tiger Demon Ancestor's detection, and your survival rate will be higher."

"... I have learned my lesson, junior." Xun Zilan bowed again. "Senior An Bulang, your great kindness is something I will never forget. If I am fortunate enough to survive, I will repay your life-saving grace with all my might."

"Alright, alright, hurry up and escape if you're fine!" An Bulang waved his hand.

Upon hearing this, Xun Zilan began to bid farewell to everyone and fled on his own.

Ji Hongxue looked worried. "Bu Lang, you killed the Tiger Demon Ancestor's clone and ruined its plans. Will it come looking for trouble?"

"Don't worry, it's just a little tiger. I don't take it seriously. If it comes looking for me, I'll make it regret it," An Bulang said.

After experiencing a rollercoaster of life and death, everyone lost the mood for conversation. However, the way they looked at An Bulang was no longer casual and flippant; instead, it was filled with awe.

The result came quickly. A hearty voice echoed from outside the great hall.

"Hahaha... Hongxue, you came here without telling me? I heard from a servant that someone even broke into my Prince De's Estate? Are you all alright? I was in the midst of practicing and breaking through. Upon hearing this news, I rushed over immediately."

"Huh? Where's Xun Zilan?"

"Good heavens! What is this ice sculpture?"