The Startling Dream

Behind the bars, red blood dripped drop by drop from the Demon Binding Rope.

The Demon Binding Rope was as thick as an arm, covered in densely carved binding runes, and pitch-black from end to end.

The monster howled and struggled from time to time, making the Demon Binding Rope slam against the wall with its movements and ring out with a heavy metallic clang.

Yet the Demon Binding Rope pierced through the monster's body, binding it firmly to the wall. The other end sank deep into the dungeon wall and extended all the way into the depths below.

Gu Qingshan looked at the monster.

Human?

That was the first thought that rose in his mind.

But on closer inspection, it wasn't.

Compared to humans, this monster had no skin.

Its red muscles were exposed, and white bones showed through in places.

A mouthful of long, sharp teeth stretched all the way to below its ears.

It had no eyes.

Gu Qingshan studied the monster, sinking into thought.

This monster was different from the Barren Ancient Demon Eye. It looked much more like a member of the Human Race.

"Roar—"

The monster howled furiously at Gu Qingshan.

The Tide Sound Sword flashed.

The monster's head was severed.

Its voice fell silent at once.

Sensing the monster's death, the Demon Binding Rope immediately loosened and fell away from its body.

Gu Qingshan stepped over the bars and began dismembering the monster.

There seemed to be some kind of corrosive liquid in the monster's blood. The Tide Sound Sword gave a faint, discordant hum.

Gu Qingshan heard it immediately.

He simply stopped using his sword and unleashed the Sword Intent contained in his eyes instead. It formed sharp sword energy in the air, peeling the monster's body apart layer by layer.

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