Three Innate Realm Experts vs. Bloodthirsty Leech!

"Have my Empress disciple kill the Blood Demon?"

After hearing the system prompt,

Qin Yang frowned and glanced at Li Zixuan, who was reading.

She was merely at the Acquired Realm Eighth Stage.

With her current level of cultivation, what could she possibly use to fight the Blood Demon?

How was that any different from sending her to her death?!

"This Dog System really is the same as ever—not reliable in the slightest!"

"A little intelligence... but not much."

Qin Yang shook his head, showing that he had gradually gotten used to it.

With five hundred years of temporal disorder, he absolutely could not follow this system's lead.

Otherwise, he might truly end up gaining nothing at all!

"Now that the Blood Demon has appeared, if I kill it personally, can I obtain a new reward?!"

Qin Yang thought of the hundredfold reward boost from before.

If he wanted to reap a huge haul from the Dog System, he absolutely could not play by its rules! He had to take the Bloodthirsty Leech's head himself! That was right, that was the logic! With that thought,

Qin Yang's mind swiftly became clearer. He extended his senses toward Lishui Lake.

The terrifying aura coming from the Blood Demon was growing denser by the moment, as though it could emerge at any time.

He was determined to claim this kill reward! "If I'm late and someone else steals it, that'll be a massive loss!"

With that thought,

Qin Yang hesitated no longer. He decisively left the railing and prepared to head out the door.

"Hey, hey! Lao Qin, where are you going?"

Seeing this, Xia He immediately reached out to stop him. "It's still work hours!"

"I'm going out to buy something. Keep an eye on things for me, and cover for me while you're at it. I'll be back soon!"

Qin Yang shook off Xia He's hand and hurried toward the entrance at incredible speed. Xia He stared blankly after him.

Buy something? What was he buying at a time like this? Xia He watched Qin Yang's retreating figure, then turned to look at Li Zixuan, who was still reading. Suddenly, an idea struck him.

"Don't tell me Lao Qin still hasn't given up? Is he going to buy flowers and confess to Li Zixuan?!"

Xia He thought worriedly and sighed helplessly.

Remembering how none of his previous advice had worked, he could not help but feel concerned.

"Lao Qin, please don't go courting death..."

Meanwhile,

At the reading table, Li Zixuan seemed to sense something. She suddenly raised her head, her delicate brows tightly furrowed as she looked toward the Southeast Direction.

"How strange. Such a strong smell of blood."

"It's coming from Lishui Lake... What's happening over there?"

Lishui Lake, shore.

The roars of low-tier star beasts faintly echoed along the lakeside.

Yellow-and-black Caution Tape had been set up along the shore. Dozens of armed guards stood watch, using Riot Control Forks to subdue several star beasts.

The restrained star beasts roared, and the noise instantly swept across the entire shore.

Their cries carried for miles.

"It's time. Prepare to draw blood. Everyone, take your positions!"

The Police Chief Commander floated above Lishui Lake, holding a star beast resembling a wild horse as he issued orders in every direction.

"Yes, Commander!"

The other Acquired Realm martial artists sprang into action. Grabbing the star beasts assigned to them, they all flew to the Commander's side.

"Good. Today, we are Jianghai City's line of defense. There must not be the slightest lapse."

The Commander pressed one hand against the star beast's neck, then violently tore it open as he shouted, "Bleed them!"

Rip!

A sharp tearing sound rang out as the low-tier star beasts' skin split apart, flesh peeled away, and foul-smelling blood gushed forth.

Blood rained down onto Lishui Lake, immediately sending ripples across the surface.

Splash! Splash! One star beast corpse after another fell from the air and crashed heavily into the water.

The corpses and blood fell, churning up waves! Once all the star beast corpses had dropped, a deathly silence followed... Everyone on shore held their breath and focused their attention on the lake, waiting for the "prey" beneath the water to take the bait.

The Commander stared fixedly at the lake surface, cold sweat streaming down his back as he muttered, "Come out, beast."

Vast Star Power spread across the lake, forming an enormous field of perception.

At that moment, everyone sensed something moving beneath the water.

A terrifying aura shot up from the lakebed, stirring up countless tons of water as it rapidly approached the surface.

Just how terrifyingly massive did it have to be...

to produce such a shocking sensation?!

Sensing that aura, Old Li's expression turned grave. His withered hand rested on the longsword as he readied himself to strike.

At such a dangerous moment, he did not dare slack off in the slightest and directly prepared to unleash his killing move.

This Sword Drawing Stance

was the sword technique he had comprehended from that killing intent in the valley last time.

Though it was only a trace of the surface of an Emperor-level martial art, it had already surpassed the pinnacle of every sword technique Old Li had mastered in his life! "Senior, since I have received your grace, this old one shall not fail in my duty."

Old Li gripped his sword and gathered his strength. Suddenly, he raised his aged eyes and locked onto Lishui Lake's Southeast Corner! "It's here! Everyone, join forces with me!"

The Commander's expression tightened as he roared sharply.

The instant his words fell,

The surface of Lishui Lake boiled and churned as if it had been brought to a rolling boil. A massive vortex occupied more than half the lake.

Boom!

A deafening explosion rang out! An enormous column of water surged into the sky, white mist filling the air as sunlight pierced through it and formed brilliant rainbows.

A gigantic black creature burst from the water like a pillar of flesh that held up the sea and sky. A pungent, rotten stench of blood instantly filled the entirety of Lishui Lake.

The Bloodthirsty Leech had appeared!

When such an enormous body emerged, everyone froze instinctively.

Its massive form was like a mountain, far beyond everyone's expectations.

Some weaker Star Warriors trembled all over, their bodies shaking uncontrollably on instinct.

"Everyone! Don't panic!"

The Commander gave an order, his voice booming like a great bell. Faintly, it carried a power that calmed people's hearts.

Upon hearing him, everyone's turbulent and panicked hearts gradually settled, and they were no longer as flustered as before.

"Humans... so many..."

The Bloodthirsty Leech twisted its bloated body and sensed the auras drifting over the lake. It actually spoke in halting human speech.

"Die!"

As soon as it spoke,

Everyone present furrowed their brows. The panic that had just subsided surged up once more.

"It can speak human language. This is a demonic insect that has awakened intelligence!"

Old Li did not dare be careless. Gripping the hilt, he bent his knees and lowered his waist, assuming the posture of drawing his sword.

All killing intent was restrained as he gathered power.

However, the next moment,

The leech's main body in the center of Lishui Lake turned its mouthparts as though it had sensed something, suddenly facing Old Li.

"You... are dangerous!"

Some instinctive sense of danger made it shift its attention toward Old Li, whose cultivation was the highest.

Seeing this, Old Li no longer concealed himself. Rage surged through his chest, veins bulging on the back of his hand as he drew his sword directly! "Die, beast!"