Strange Demon Beast

The sky gradually darkened, coldness swept in, the streets slowly grew quiet, and the barking of dogs became clearer.

Jiang Ping An headed toward the woods to the west, looking for demon beasts to test his Heavenly Fiend Art.

Meng Jing, who had sneaked out to buy pastries, froze slightly when she saw Jiang Ping An.

"What is he doing out so late? Did he sneak out to buy sweets too?"

Meng Jing was about to leave when something suddenly occurred to her. Her steps halted. "Could he be meeting some vixen in secret?"

The thought made her suddenly angry. "As a soldier, how could he do something like that? Just watch this Miss catch you, then report you to Father!"

Meng Jing tucked the pastries into the little pouch at her waist, stretched out her slender legs, and secretly followed after him.

After entering the forest, Jiang Ping An touched his right eye.

Though the forest was pitch-black, his vision was not affected in the slightest.

It was not because he had learned some sort of spell, but because of his right eye.

So far, the abilities he knew it possessed included controlling objects, increasing the power of the Heavenly Fiend Art, and enhancing his eyesight.

He wondered whether this eye had any other abilities.

"Roar—"

A beast's howl suddenly rang out from the forest, shaking the woods and startling countless birds and animals into flight. It was especially distinct in the night.

Hearing the sound, Jiang Ping An's eyes brightened slightly. There was a demon beast he could use to test the Heavenly Fiend Art.

He sprinted toward the sound.

Meng Jing, hidden behind him, took a bite of her sweet pastry. "So he didn't come here for a secret tryst, but to train?"

She continued following him.

After about Half an Incense Stick of Time, Meng Jing suddenly stopped, her beautiful eyes widening.

Within her sight appeared an extraordinarily beautiful steed.

It looked like a horse, yet was vastly different from any ordinary horse.

This demon beast had an exceptionally long tail and flowing mane that danced in the wind, making it look elegant and dashing.

Its golden pupils, towering body, and explosive muscles rippled with every movement.

A faint white glow surrounded it, making it strikingly conspicuous in the darkness.

How could there be such a beautiful horse in the world?

Yet this horse was strange. Other horses ate grass, but this one was eating demon beasts!

Meng Jing noticed the demon beast, and naturally, so did Jiang Ping An.

But he did not know what kind of demon beast it was. There were countless living creatures in this world; it was perfectly normal to encounter demon beasts he did not recognize.

"I wonder what level this demon beast is."

Jiang Ping An wanted to rush forward, but he feared that the demon beast might be too powerful and put him in danger.

Just as the thought arose, a warm current flowed through his right eye, and he saw the energy fluctuations inside the demon beast with perfect clarity.

"Fifth Level of Qi Refining?"

Jiang Ping An was slightly stunned.

What was going on? Why could he see the energy inside the demon beast?

Did his right eye also possess the ability to identify the levels of living beings?

Under normal circumstances, if demon beasts and Cultivators did not release their auras, it was difficult to determine each other's exact strength.

But for some unknown reason, this right eye possessed a special power. Even if the other party did not release any energy, it could still discern their energy fluctuations!

Jiang Ping An was overjoyed.

This ability could greatly improve his chances of survival.

After all, if he knew his opponent's strength in advance, he could prepare ahead of time.

Seeing that the demon beast was not of a high level, Jiang Ping An suddenly charged out from behind a tree.

The white demon beast, which had been feeding, saw him and immediately bolted.

At that moment, Jiang Ping An unleashed the Heavenly Fiend Art.

Countless phantom corpses emerged. Some had lost their heads, some had withered into dried corpses, some had been severed at the waist, and blood gathered into rivers...

The forest had only been somewhat desolate before, but the appearance of these miserably dead corpses pushed the surrounding chill and sinister aura to their utmost limit.

The chirping of insects abruptly ceased. In the distance, Meng Jing's petite body suddenly stiffened, trembling as terror appeared on her little face.

"The... Heavenly Fiend Art... He... how many people has he killed..."

She recognized the spell Jiang Ping An had used.

The phenomenon released by the four assassins they had encountered during the day, even combined, was not as terrifying as the phenomenon Jiang Ping An released alone!

A mountain of corpses, a sea of blood!

Was this guy some great demon lord?

The white demon beast, being closer to Jiang Ping An, felt it most intensely. Its golden pupils were filled with terror.

Even Jiang Ping An, the caster, did not feel well. His head felt dizzy and muddled.

Using the Heavenly Fiend Art truly consumed spiritual energy. He had only maintained it for a moment, yet he was already struggling to endure it.

Jiang Ping An quickly withdrew the phenomenon and leaped onto the strange white demon beast.

The moment he first saw this demon beast, Jiang Ping An had liked it.

This demon beast was simply too handsome. It was taller than an ordinary horse, its mane flowed naturally, and strange white motes of light circled around it.

Ever since seeing a Martial Warrior riding an eagle, Jiang Ping An had wanted a demon beast mount of his own.

He had even asked Old Li how to find a demon beast mount. Old Li had told him he could buy one in Black Wind County, but the prices were very high.

Jiang Ping An had never found the time to visit Black Wind County, so the matter had been set aside.

But upon seeing this beautiful and dashing demon beast today, Jiang Ping An's desire stirred again.

Leaping onto the demon beast's back, Jiang Ping An tightly wrapped his arms around its neck.

The demon beast let out a shrill neigh and leaped forcefully, trying to throw Jiang Ping An off.

But Jiang Ping An had set his heart on this demon beast. No matter what, he had to tame it.

The demon beast was incomparably enraged. It pushed off with all four limbs, leaped high onto a thick tree branch, then flipped its body upside down and slammed toward the ground.

Bang!

Both crashed heavily into the ground, sending dust flying everywhere.

Jiang Ping An let out a muffled groan, yet he still clung tightly to its neck, unwilling to let go.

Jiang Ping An held on even tighter. "Submit to me!"

The demon beast seemed to understand him and grew even more enraged. This time, it jumped even higher and once again smashed its back into the ground.

Jiang Ping An still did not let go. "Submit to me!"

"I want this demon beast too! I want it too!"

Meng Jing's body returned to normal. Seeing what Jiang Ping An was doing, she guessed his intentions.

She had also taken a liking to this beautiful demon beast. She ran over from afar and jumped onto its back.

The demon beast roared, violently bucking its body. Its golden eyes were filled with fury and unwillingness.

These two humans actually dared ride on its back. Unforgivable!

Meng Jing nearly got thrown off, so she tightly hugged Jiang Ping An's back.

"Get down! It's dangerous!" Jiang Ping An shouted.

She was the general's daughter, and the general had shown him kindness. He could not let her come to harm.

"No! This demon beast is so beautiful, I want it too. Tame it and sell it to me."

Meng Jing's legs were a little short, and she could not lock them around the horse's back. She simply wrapped her calves around Jiang Ping An.

Jiang Ping An was about to say something else when the white demon beast suddenly began to race wildly.

Its terrifying speed gave him a fright, and he once again tightened his hold around the demon beast's neck.

The trees rushed backward in a blur, and branches lashed painfully against their bodies.

Meng Jing lay sprawled over Jiang Ping An's back, her eyes narrowed, too frightened to open them fully. Looking at the racing demon beast, her little face was filled with shock.

"This demon beast is nearly as fast as my father! Could it already have birthed a demon spirit?"

A demon spirit was equivalent to a Cultivator's Foundation Establishment.

Jiang Ping An was also shocked by the demon beast's speed. It was far too fast!

"It hasn't birthed a demon spirit yet. It's only at the level of the Fifth Level of Qi Refining."

"Impossible! How could a Fifth Level Martial Warrior demon beast be so fast? It's not even a flying demon beast!"

Meng Jing's voice cracked slightly. Clearly, learning this demon beast's level had shocked her even more.