Fox Demon Mutation, Fierce Sword Qi

The corpse's chest cavity had been completely hollowed out, its internal organs long gone.

The fox's fur was snow-white and appeared quite lively, but its eyes glowed with an eerie green light.

A bizarre, cold, and terrifying aura emanated continuously from the fox, showing a natural repulsion towards living beings.

Where the bizarre entity appears, the living retreat.

Shen Bai, hiding in the shadows, frowned upon seeing this.

"A bizarre entity, a fox demon, appearing so easily?"

A strange thought crossed his mind.

The people from the Upper Evil Gate were meticulous in their planning, even knowing how to muddy the waters for their own gain. Why then would they allow the fox demon to be so easily cornered?

That's what he thought, but Zhou Qing's situation was different.

This trip was originally to find a bizarre entity, and now that they had found one, it was time to act.

Chief Constable Zheng drew his long saber first and shouted, "Surround it and annihilate it!"

More than ten corpses represented more than ten lives; this was already a major case.

With Chief Constable Zheng's command, the other constables drew their weapons and surrounded the fox demon.

The fox demon, emitting a strange aura, gently pawed at the ground with its front claws, digging up the soil to create a pit.

The next moment, the battle began.

The fox demon turned into an afterimage and attacked the nearest constable.

Its speed was so great that it was upon them in the blink of an eye.

The constables of Ascending Cloud County had all reached the Daoist Canon Realm. As the fox demon approached, their reactions were swift, and they quickly blocked with their long sabers.

"Clang!"

With a crisp sound, the long saber in the constable's hand cracked, and he was forced back several steps.

The other constables stepped forward, taking advantage of the opening to slash their sabers at the fox demon.

However, relying on its bizarre instincts, the fox demon dodged all these attacks with a single movement, then evaded several more sabers and attacked another constable.

Its claws were sharp, its eyes glowed green, and it was filled with a ferocious aura.

"Combined attack!"

At this moment, Chief Constable Zheng shouted loudly.

Following his command, over a dozen constables crossed their sabers, forming a dense net of blades.

The sharp blade net blocked the fox demon's path.

Caught in mid-air and unable to retreat, the fox demon was immediately cut by the sabers, sustaining horrific wounds.

Ghastly green blood seeped from the fox demon's injuries, and the ferocity in its eyes intensified.

"This fox demon isn't very strong."

Shen Bai observed carefully from his hiding spot.

The situation was quite simple now.

If it were only two or three constables here, they might have truly fallen to the fox demon.

But with over twenty constables working together, plus that combined blade net attack, the fox demon had no power to resist.

Qin Shuang also frowned, feeling that things seemed too simple.

After all, judging by the situation, the fox demon seemed on the verge of defeat.

The two exchanged glances and gave each other a look, deciding to wait and see.

On the field, the fox demon, after being wounded, did not retreat.

The instinct of a bizarre entity was to kill living beings. Even if it was outmatched, it would not flee under the drive of its instincts.

"Roar!"

A low growl came from the fox demon's mouth.

Suddenly, the fox demon's flesh and blood began to swell rapidly.

Its body, originally just over a meter long, suddenly grew to about three meters.

Not only that, but the fur on its body began to recede at an astonishing speed.

A naked female body appeared before everyone's eyes.

A fox's head, sharp fangs, a human body, and boundless temptation.

Shen Bai thought that certain groups, like furries, might find this extreme contrast exceptionally exciting.

Of course, if one could ignore its three-meter-plus stature, it would be even more perfect.

The three-meter-tall fox demon stood on its hind legs, exuding a terrifying oppressive aura.

The wounds on its body had completely healed, and with a flash of movement, it vanished from its spot.

After reappearing, a constable spat blood, was suddenly sent flying backward, and collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

A claw mark, deep enough to see bone, marred the constable's chest.

"What's going on!"

Chief Constable Zheng's eyes widened at the sight.

While the Fox Demon Oddity had combat power, it had never displayed such strength before; it usually relied on special methods to harm people.

But now, it had transformed into this state, leaving Chief Constable Zheng unsure how to handle it.

The middle-aged swordsman held his long sword, saying gravely, "This Fox Demon's abilities have grown stronger. I suffered because of it last time."

The two were talking, but the Fox Demon wouldn't give them the chance.

A blur of motion flashed by, and the Fox Demon appeared before another constable. Its fair fingers' nails elongated, and it lunged towards the constable's head.

If that strike landed, there would undoubtedly be five bloody holes in his head.

"Clang!"

A crisp sound rang out as Chief Constable Zheng blocked the Fox Demon's claws.

"Fall back!"

Chief Constable Zheng said in a low voice.

The constable, alerted, quickly retreated without any hesitation.

At this moment, Chief Constable Zheng began to wield his long saber.

The swings weren't fast, but each strike was powerful and heavy.

The Fox Demon's fair, smooth body suffered terrifying wounds under Chief Constable Zheng's attacks.

Not far away, Shen Bai squinted as he witnessed this scene.

"Three Treasures Realm. Chief Constable Zheng is also a master."

His Qi was perfectly controlled, like an extension of his own arm – these were characteristics of the Three Treasures Realm, which Shen Bai could discern.

"It seems this battle is nearing its end."

With Chief Constable Zheng, who was in the Three Treasures Realm, joining the fight, the Fox Demon was already showing signs of weakening. Death was only moments away.

On the field, Chief Constable Zheng's saber techniques grew fiercer, each strike carrying a terrifying gust of wind.

One couldn't become a chief constable without true skill. Furthermore, with Chief Constable Zheng's age and experience, his saber techniques were even more seasoned.

The constables present weren't idle either; they assisted Chief Constable Zheng's attacks from the side.

The Fox Demon's wounds began to accumulate, and it looked like it would soon become a casualty of Chief Constable Zheng's saber.

But just then, a sound of wind suddenly arose.

After the urgent gust of wind, everyone saw a white blur flash by.

The next moment, a second Fox Demon erupted from the riverbed, charging directly at the constables.

The situation unfolded too quickly for anyone to react.

The constable closest to the river was the first to be attacked. In that moment of crisis, he could only bring his long saber horizontally across his chest.

"Clang!"

The long saber shattered, and the Fox Demon's claws continued their advance.

"Zhou Qing!"

Chief Constable Zheng's eyes were bloodshot with rage.

The constable being attacked was Zhou Qing.

The other constables wanted to rescue him, but they were already too late.

Zhou Qing looked at the approaching talons and felt a chill run through his entire body.

The sensation of death spread throughout him.

With that one claw strike, his heart would surely be crushed, and he would die on the spot.

"To think I would perish today."

In that moment between life and death, Zhou Qing felt everything slow down.

Numerous thoughts raced through his mind.

"I haven't even joined the Heavenly Oversight Bureau yet, to fulfill my lifelong dream. I'm not ready to die!"

"And... if I die, how can Old Shen, a common man, live in peace?"

"I even planned to take Old Shen to Maple Forest Province for a better life once I got into the Heavenly Oversight Bureau..."

With these thoughts swirling, Zhou Qing closed his eyes.

Unsolvable, no way to save him.

A sense of powerlessness washed over the constables.

If the two Fox Demons were to kill Zhou Qing, Chief Constable Zheng would undoubtedly face immense pressure, and they might also perish.

As this thought crossed their minds, despair quickly enveloped them.

Just then, a piercing sound suddenly cut through the air.

Everyone instinctively looked up.

A blood-red sword light slashed through the void, its radiant righteousness like a scorching sun, forcing everyone to avert their eyes.