Ancient Tomb Fox Demon

Within an ancient tomb on the mountain, a fox squinted its eyes, staring at the firelight in the darkness below.

It irritably shook the water off its fur, then stood on its hind legs. It produced a notebook from somewhere and a pen from somewhere else. After flipping through a few pages, it picked up the pen and drew a red checkmark on one of the entries.

The notebook was filled with densely packed names. Some names already had checkmarks, while others did not.

The name with the most vibrant checkmark was clearly written as "Liu Jinghe."

"No time left, no time..."

A slightly hoarse voice echoed through the desolate burial ground.

As soon as the rain lessened slightly, Kong Wu urged Liu Gu up the mountain.

He left one guard and the maid Xiao Tao to look after Liu Jinghe.

"According to that Daoist priest, the Fox Immortal is on the summit of this mountain."

Liu Gu led the way, panting as he walked along the abandoned path.

Before long, the overgrown path came to an end.

A dozen gravestones were crammed together crookedly, looking as if they hadn't been maintained in a very long time.

Crack!

Liu Gu stepped on something. Looking down, he saw a weathered bone and felt a chill run through him.

Silence enveloped the surroundings. On the mountain, which had just experienced rain, not even insects chirped.

Only the occasional mountain wind rustled through the leaves, making soft sounds.

"Someone living in a place like this dares to call themselves an immortal?"

Kong Wu scoffed as he surveyed the area.

Liu Gu had also realized something was amiss by this point.

According to the Daoist priest they had met earlier, the Fox Immortal was a spirit beast that cultivated on the mountain, absorbing the spiritual energy of the sun and moon, and consuming the essence of heaven and earth. It wasn't exactly benevolent, but it wasn't a demon that wreaked havoc either.

However, the scattered bones on the ground in front of them were far more numerous than the number of desolate graves.

Gritting his teeth, Liu Gu was about to say something when Kong Wu suddenly turned sideways, as if listening to something.

Then, without a word, he walked off to the side.

Seeing this, Liu Gu quickly followed. After walking less than a hundred steps, he heard faint sighing.

Perhaps because the distance was still considerable, he couldn't make out what the voice was saying, but he could tell it was a human voice.

But who would be in such a remote place in the middle of the night?

Normally brave, he couldn't help but feel a chill crawl up his spine, wanting to turn back several times.

Only Kong Wu's sturdy back in front of him gave him a sense of security. He quickened his pace, closing the distance between them.

Kong Wu seemed to have a clear destination, walking straight in one direction.

Liu Gu, following behind, found the voice becoming clearer and clearer. Soon, he could make out the words.

"No time left, no time..."

Suddenly, the voice fell silent, leaving only the sound of their footsteps.

Kong Wu pushed aside the tangled vines in front of him, stepped out of the woods, and stood still.

Behind him, as Liu Gu emerged, his eyes fell upon an ancient tomb.

Beneath the tomb, a reddish-brown fox sat cross-legged, with a notebook placed in front of it.

"Not you... not you..."

The fox slightly opened its pointed mouth, emitting a hoarse voice.

[Ancient Tomb Fox Demon] [Vitality: 487] [Strength: 31] [Skills: Life Stealing Treasure Mirror, Mind Bewitching Technique.]

Seeing its status panel, Kong Wu couldn't help but sigh that the lifespan of demonic creatures was indeed much longer than that of humans at the same level.

However, this fox demon before him seemed to be nearing the end of its lifespan.

Although the night was dim, Kong Wu's eyesight allowed him to easily see that the fur on many parts of the fox was sparse, the long whiskers at the corners of its mouth hung limply, and its eyeballs were cloudy – all signs of old age and frailty.

"What a shame. I was hoping to get a fox fur scarf."

Kong Wu smacked his lips, saying with some regret.

Hearing his words, the fox demon before him trembled and stood up.

"Eat you... eat you..."

With a low murmur, the fox demon's body slowly began to swell.

Before long, its originally small body grew to be about thirty feet tall, and a dense aura of malevolence erupted from it.

Liu Gu, who had never seen such a demonic creature, was startled by this aura. His legs trembled uncontrollably, and he felt a chill surge from his spine all the way to the crown of his head.

"I'm afraid your teeth aren't good enough!"

Kong Wu took a step forward, walking towards the massive body.

"Roar!"

Seeing the food before it provoking it, the Fox Demon let out a furious roar and swiped with its claw.

Facing the giant claw that seemed to cover the sky, Kong Wu casually raised his left hand and caught it with ease.

Then, he twisted his waist and punched the fox's head.

The fist, the size of a child's head, might seem quite large compared to an ordinary person, but in front of the enlarged Fox Demon, it appeared exceptionally small.

Despite the fist appearing minuscule in the Fox Demon's eyes, it struck with a force like an overwhelming tide.

"Boom!"

The Fox Demon's massive body flew backward, smashing through the ancient tomb. It tumbled several times before getting back up and shaking its head.

Beneath its narrow eye sockets, its fox eyes were filled with confusion.

Then, the confusion dissipated, and blood filled its pupils.

Nearly five hundred years.

It had almost forgotten the sensation of pain since it began cultivating.

Yet, at this moment, this insignificant human before it dared to make it recall its most unbearable memories.

The beast's instinct took over its mind. The Fox Demon's lips twitched, its teeth clenched, and an enraged sound was forced from its throat.

It lowered its body and began to move forward slowly.

Kong Wu showed no reaction, simply standing there with his hands down, watching the Fox Demon expressionlessly.

It seemed this level of demon wasn't a great demon yet; it still relied on the predatory instincts of a beast in combat.

Gradually, the distance between the Fox Demon and Kong Wu closed, but Kong Wu remained lazily standing there, his entire body exposed with openings.

The Fox Demon, blinded by rage, didn't think too much. Once it reached a comfortable distance, it immediately charged at Kong Wu.

Its speed was incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, it covered more than ten paces, its sharp fangs lunging for Kong Wu's neck.

The Fox Demon hadn't engaged in combat for a long time.

In past years, a mere flick of its sharp claws could finish off its opponents.

Even a formidable bear would be easily bitten open at the throat by it, becoming a delicious meal.

Therefore, facing Kong Wu, who had caused it to stumble, it instinctively adopted its most effective attack method from the past.

Its gaping maw clamped down directly on the part of Kong Wu above his neck. Seeing this, Liu Gu trembled all over, wanting to turn and flee, but his legs felt as if they were cast in lead, making them difficult to move.

However, what happened next was beyond his comprehension.

The scene of flesh and blood splashing did not occur. The Fox Demon bit Kong Wu and tore at him with all its might, but it had no effect.

Kong Wu's hands, which had been hanging down, slowly lifted above his head, forcibly prying open the fanged maw.

"You seriously haven't brushed your teeth in centuries, have you?"

Kong Wu's back muscles coiled, channeling all his strength into his arms.

"You stink!"

With a low growl, the Fox Demon's massive body involuntarily flew up, violently thrown behind him by Kong Wu.