Dealing with the Devil Creature and Leaving Coral Town

Zhang Xuanchen said gently:

You are not ugly.

The Lazy Toad Demon was suddenly taken aback.

Zhang Xuanchen continued:

True beauty and ugliness are never in the physical appearance, but in the heart.

"Some people appear glamorous and popular on the surface, but behind the scenes they commit murder, robbery, and bully the weak."

No matter how beautiful the physical appearance, it's nothing more than a demon in human skin.

"And although you are ugly, you are willing to risk your life to protect a group of people who have nothing to do with you during your most difficult time."

You did get what you needed.

But it cannot be denied that you protected the villagers of Coral Town.

Your existence brought Coral Town to life.

"To give these drifters a stable home."

You did not choose to hurt the world just because you were hurt by it in the past.

On the contrary, you are still willing to protect those vulnerable lives.

"This is goodness, and this is beauty."

Zhang Xuanchen looked at it and said seriously:

"You've survived this long not because of the mercy of fate, but because you've been desperately persevering."

The people here are willing to accept you and depend on you because of your actions.

Therefore, you should believe that you deserve to be treated kindly.

The Lazy Toad Demon slowly released its front paws and stared blankly at Zhang Xuanchen.

A pair of moist eyes were revealed.

"You... you really think that way? Quack."

Zhang Xuanchen nodded.

Luo Lingshuang, Great Sage, Little Peach Tao, and Little Star all nodded in agreement.

The Great Sage stepped forward and laughed heartily:

"You little devil, you're truly extraordinary!"

If it were me, the Great Sage, experiencing what you went through, I'd probably have beaten all those bullies to death by now!

As he spoke, the Great Sage raised his hand and slapped his chest, forcing out a drop of golden Essence Blood.

The Essence Blood contained a powerful Demon Race aura, and as soon as it appeared, the surrounding Spiritual Qi surged violently.

The Xuanjing promptly created a protective barrier, preventing the virus from spreading further.

The Great Sage handed the drop of Essence Blood to the Lazy Toad Demon, grinning as he said:

"You're quite good, little demon. Although you stumbled into the path of incense offerings by accident, your future is promising."

"I, the Great Sage, have high hopes for you. This is a drop of my Essence Blood; take it and refine it."

Seeing this, Little Star in Little Peach's arms immediately raised her little hand.

"Me too! Me too!"

After saying that, Little Star also forced out a drop of Essence Blood and sent it to the Lazy Toad Demon.

The Lazy Toad Demon looked at the two drops of Essence Blood in front of it and couldn't help but swallow.

The power contained within those two drops of Essence Blood was terrifying, almost instinctively inspiring awe in it.

"Quack... Is this really for me?"

Zhang Xuanchen smiled and nodded. "Yes."

As he spoke, he squeezed out a drop of Essence Blood from his body.

Blood floated in mid-air, with the faint shadow of a dragon moving within it.

The Divine Dragon Hegemony Body Art has reached its Fifth Revolution, and the Essence Blood within Zhang Xuanchen's body has already undergone a transformation. Although it cannot yet be considered true dragon blood, it still contains a trace of powerful dragon might.

It can be considered half-dragon blood.

It is of great benefit to the Lazy Toad Demon's breakthrough and Bloodline Advancement.

The Lazy Toad Demon stared wide-eyed at the three drops of Essence Blood.

Zhang Xuanchen continued, "These three drops of Essence Blood are all for you."

"You now have one foot in the Incense-Burning Path."

Simply put, this power comes from the faith that the people of Coral Town have in you.

However, the most important thing in the Incense-Burning Path the original intention.

If you become reckless and abuse your power as you grow stronger, even oppressing the people you once protected, then this faith will become a shackle that binds you.

"I hope you will always remember why the people of Coral Town worship you, and I hope you can go even further on this path."

The Lazy Toad Demon listened attentively and nodded repeatedly.

It knew it had met a benefactor.

He immediately bowed down and said respectfully:

"Thank you all for your guidance and generous gifts!"

Zhang Xuanchen shook his head. "This is what you deserve."

"However, now is not the time for you to refine the Essence Blood."

"First, take us to find that creature possessed by the Demon Seed, the one who injured you."

"Good!"

The Lazy Toad Demon was taken aback; it turned out that these people's target was that mad creature.

He immediately agreed, opened his mouth and swallowed the three drops of Essence Blood, temporarily sealing them away with his Demon Power.

Then it turned around and ran towards a passage.

"Follow me!"

Zhang Xuanchen and the others followed closely behind.

The Lazy Toad Demon was quite fast, swiftly traversing the underground passages and quickly leading everyone away from Coral Town.

After reaching the ground, the group entered the dense forest behind the town.

The group traveled at a brisk pace for half an hour.

Suddenly, Zhang Xuanchen stopped and looked up into the distance, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"Arrive."

At this moment, he sensed that the depths of the dense forest ahead were filled with a heavy Devil Qi.

Roar!

"Damn ugly thing! Laozi was just about to look for you, but you actually delivered yourself to my door!"

Hehehe!

As the sound faded, a huge black shadow burst out of the forest.

A Sea-Splitting Lizard, nearly ten zhang long, with thick limbs and its back covered with sharp bone spurs, appeared before everyone.

After being corrupted by the Demon Seed, its entire body was covered in jet-black scales, with scarlet demonic blood flowing from the gaps between the scales.

Its head was split into three parts, its mouth was full of barbed fangs, and a blood-red vertical eye was open in the center of its forehead.

"You ugly thing are lucky; you've actually managed to cultivate a trace of incense offering."

"Without this wisp of incense smoke, you would have already become nourishment for me to break through to the Third Stage!"

"Oh, you ugly thing, you even have accomplices!"

Alright, alright, since you're here, then you'll all become my nourishment!

Roar!"

A furious roar rang out.

Dense Devil Qi continuously emanated from its body, and the surrounding trees withered rapidly the moment they were touched by the Devil Qi.

Zhang Xuanchen remained calm and waved his hand.

"Die!"

Boom!

His previously concealed cultivation level erupted!

Thump!

The overwhelming pressure forced the Sea-Splitting Lizard to the ground.

What! Nascent Soul!

How could Nascent Soul possibly appear in such a place?!

Zhang Xuanchen flicked his finger, and a Sword Qi shot out.

Pfft!

It pierced directly through the skull of the Sea-Splittering Demon Lizard.

Boom!

The massive body of the Demonized Creature crashed to the ground.

Zhang Xuanchen raised his hand and took the corpse into the Myriad Spirits Rank, intending to use it to make the Demon-Seeking Pearl and the Demon-Detecting Mirror.

Then he looked at the Lazy Toad Demon.

"If you encounter this thing again, kill it if you can."

The Lazy Toad Demon nodded quickly, "Croak, sir, I understand."

At this moment, Xuanjing flew to the Lazy Toad Demon and touched its forehead.

A golden light entered the Lazy Toad Demon's sea of consciousness.

"This is the cultivation method of the Incense-Burning Path."

"In the future, you can rely on the Incense and Fire Prayer Power of Coral Town to cultivate yourself, which will help you attain the Incense-Burning Dharma Body as soon as possible and protect the region."

The Lazy Toad Demon closed its eyes and sensed for a moment, then became excited.

Unexpectedly, I stumbled upon a complete path to heaven.

"Thank you, Lord Xuanjing!"

"No need to thank me. If you were a man-eating monster, you wouldn't have this fortuitous opportunity."

You deserve it.

Xuanjing waved his hand.

"Cultivate diligently, and do not betray the trust the townspeople have placed in you."

The group did not linger in the dense forest. After bidding farewell to the Lazy Toad Demon, Zhang Xuanchen and the others returned to Er Niu's house to rest.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.

Zhang Xuanchen walked out of the house.

Er Niu was in the kitchen preparing breakfast.

Zhang Xuanchen took out two wild ginseng roots that he had dug up in the dense forest the night before from his Myriad Spirit Ring and handed them to Er Niu.

"Er Niu, we have no worldly gold or silver."

These two wild ginseng plants will serve as our lodging expenses.

Er Niu quickly declined, "Lord Chen, this is too much."

This could sell for at least ten taels of silver, how could we possibly accept it?

It's just a few meals and a room..."

"Take it."

Zhang Xuanchen laughed:

"This wild ginseng isn't anything particularly valuable, but it's the most suitable for you."

Giving something too expensive could easily cause trouble.

Er Niu naturally understood the reasoning behind it, and seeing Zhang Xuanchen's unquestionable expression, he could only solemnly accept the wild ginseng.

"Thank you, Lord Chen."

Are you leaving?

"Yes, take care, and don't disturb your grandma and sister."

Let them get some rest.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Xuanchen and the others disappeared from the spot.