Blood Claw, Lin Qingyan's Father's Killer!

"There's another expert?"

The ugly man touched the Blood Jade on his chest, his eyes raking over the uninvited guest like a hungry wolf.

Upon noticing the bronze mask, unique to Demon Hunters, on the other person's face, his expression immediately turned ferocious.

"Hmph! You must be that popular Demon Hunter, right? Several of my brothers seem to have died by your hand!"

The ugly man licked his lips, killing intent surging in his eyes!

"You showing up now has saved me a lot of trouble!"

"..."

Gu Cheng stood with his blade, remaining silent.

This time, he had come to kill a demon and save people. To avoid unnecessary trouble with the Blood Blade Scripture, he had borrowed the Demon Hunter equipment left in Xu Nianxue's storage bag to conceal his identity.

He hadn't expected to run into her enemy this time.

"A Demon Hunter?"

"Is he the Demon Hunter who saved the young lady?"

The fat steward's eyes, hollowed by despair, suddenly regained their luster.

He had heard from people in the courtyard before that the Demon Hunter's identity was mysterious and his strength unfathomable. If the person who arrived was indeed him, perhaps they could truly be saved from their predicament!

Cao Jianxin looked at the figure standing with his blade, a flicker of hope igniting in his heart.

However, after sensing that the other party was only at the Qi Blood Realm, this hope was instantly extinguished.

Qi Blood, Mortal Breaking.

These two adjacent realms were like a chasm. The immense gap between them could not be bridged by martial arts techniques. Without reaching the Mortal Breaking Realm, one could not condense true qi in their dantian. How could a human martial artist, relying solely on their physical body and the most primitive Qi and Blood Power, contend against a great demon at the Mortal Breaking Realm?

"I'm afraid in the end, he'll also end up as food for the Wolf Demon, won't he?"

The one-armed swordsman sighed softly, his mood growing heavier.

"Kid, want to play a game with me too?"

The ugly man chuckled, his face contorted in madness as he pointed to his own neck, repeating his previous action:

"One strike each, you go first. Come on, just chop here..."

Zzzzt—

Before the ugly man could finish speaking, the blood-colored blade in the mysterious person's hand instantly flashed with scarlet lightning.

In the next instant, a massive blood-colored slash, carrying an astonishing aura of destruction, roared towards the ugly man's face with the force of thunder!

Not good!!!

The ugly man's face changed drastically, his already ugly features becoming even more distorted with terror. He suddenly thrust out his right hand, blood fiend surging from his palm, manifesting a blood-colored claw print as he attempted to block in front of him.

However, this hasty defense was like thin paper, utterly incapable of withstanding the blow!

Pfft—

The blood-colored slash broke through like a bamboo, striking the ugly man's chest fiercely. In an instant, blood splattered, lightning erupted, and the ugly man's mangled body was blasted away like a cannonball, spinning as it landed in the distant woods, startling a flock of birds.

"!!!"

Staring at the battered figure who had been sent flying with a single strike, both the humans and the Wolf Demons present were completely stunned, their eyes wide, their faces filled with disbelief.

"This... this is the Qi Blood Realm?!"

Cao Jianxin couldn't help but exclaim. If it weren't for the throbbing pain from his severed arm, he would have suspected he was in a bizarre and absurd nightmare. Let alone the Qi Blood Realm. Even his master, who was at the high stage of the Mortal Breaking Realm, would probably find it difficult to unleash such a powerful slash with ease.

"Is this Wolf Demon's brain filled with water?"

Gu Cheng curled his lips. It was the first time he had heard such a bizarre request. Without hesitation, he immediately unleashed a 'Lightning Cyclone Slash' at his opponent.

The Blood Blade Scripture and the Wind Thunder Blade Technique combined, unleashing unparalleled destructive power in an instant.

However, under the incredibly precise and powerful perception of his divine sense.

Gu Cheng keenly sensed that the compatibility between these two martial arts wasn't very good.

What should have been 200 points of power was only able to unleash about 150 points.

"Hmm, but come to think of it, this is actually quite understandable..."

Gu Cheng shouldered the Blood Blade, pondering in his mind.

The Wind Thunder Blade Technique contained the essence of wind and thunder, and lightning was generally used to subdue demons and eliminate evil.

The Blood Blade Scripture, on the other hand, was a thoroughly evil and demonic art.

If these two were to combine perfectly, that would truly be strange!

Gu Cheng sighed faintly.

To allow his innate blood weapon to unleash its full potential, He would need to find a way to acquire a genuine demonic blade technique in the future.

"Awooooo—"

A wolf's howl that shook the heavens echoed from the distant forest.

The howl was so filled with rage and madness, it seemed capable of tearing the sky and earth apart.

Merely hearing this terrifying howl caused several of the guards in the caravan with weaker constitutions to faint on the spot.

Everyone turned their gazes towards the sound, and saw a mighty, mountain-like figure slowly emerging from the nearby woods.

This was a Giant Wolf Demon, at least five meters tall, its muscles bulging like hardened steel, and its fur standing on end like steel needles.

Its right claw was noticeably larger than the others, encased in a thick, blood-colored cuticle, as if it were wearing armor.

A dense demonic aura permeated the air like a tangible substance, exuding an ominous presence.

On its chest, a massive blade mark stretched from its left shoulder to its right waist, nearly splitting it open, the wound blackened and charred.

The Giant Wolf Demon stared intently at the masked figure in the distance.

Despite being heavily wounded, the killing intent in its eyes intensified, as if it wanted to devour the opponent alive.

As this colossal monster approached, even the ground beneath their feet trembled slightly.

The caravan guards watched this all in terror, their breaths catching in their throats.

Having lived in Changle County for so long, this was their first time seeing a demon beast of such immense size.

Could this be its true form?

"This is... a mutated demon beast?!"

Cao Jianxin stared at the wolf demon's ferocious right claw, his pupils contracting in shock.

No wonder this beast was so ferocious; it turned out to be an extremely rare, one-in-a-million special individual.

These special individuals not only had larger physiques and stronger vitality, but their organs would also mutate, giving rise to various bizarre innate divine abilities, making their strength far surpass that of ordinary individuals!

Cao Jianxin couldn't help but look worriedly at the Demon Hunter.

That terrifying slash from before, it probably couldn't be used consecutively, right?

How would he deal with it next?

"This blood-red claw... could it be that wolf demon codenamed [Blood Claw]?"

Gu Cheng shifted his gaze away from the grotesque and strange wolf claw.

Staring at the slowly approaching wolf demon, his expression was rather peculiar.

He truly hadn't expected this.

The very person Lin Qingyan had been desperately searching for as her father's killer, he had encountered so easily.

"You know, kid, that skin is my favorite."

Blood Claw grinned widely, speaking in a deep, resonant voice.

He had to admit, the aesthetic tastes of these demons were indeed rather peculiar...

"Since you destroyed my skin, you'll compensate me with your human skin!"

With that, a glint of red light flashed in Blood Claw the wolf demon's eyes.

It raised its blood claw and thrust it forward forcefully, a dense demonic aura erupting instantly...

Swish—

A massive scarlet claw shadow suddenly materialized in mid-air.

Carrying an overwhelming and terrifying momentum, it lunged fiercely towards Gu Cheng!