It doesn't matter how fierce the Seven Monsters of Mount Mei are; as long as they can be used to help him attack Xiqi, that's all that matters.
Moreover, if Deng Jiugong doesn't encounter the Seven Monsters of Mount Mei today, in the future, the Seven Monsters of Mount Mei will still obstruct Jiang Ziya's troops and contribute to defending Great Shang!
Deng Jiugong's heart leaned more towards subduing them, as the rewards would be greater.
"Choose the second option!"
Deng Jiugong secretly thought.
Hum!
At this moment, aside from the centipede demon previously injured by Deng Jiugong, the other five monsters attacked Deng Jiugong.
Among the Seven Monsters of Mount Mei, the second eldest, Jin Dasheng, is a water buffalo monster, also possessing immense strength. His Magic Treasure is a Three-Pointed Double-Edged Spear, though its level is lower compared to Yang Jian's Magic Treasure.
The third eldest, Dai Li, a wild dog monster, wields dual blades and is incredibly valiant!
The fourth eldest, Zhu Zizhen, a wild boar monster, carries a precious sword and enjoys eating people.
The fifth eldest, Wu Long, a centipede demon, has already been injured by Deng Jiugong.
The sixth eldest, Yang Xian, a goat monster, wields a halberd in his hand, with sharp attacks.
Except for Wu Long, all the other monsters swung their Magic Treasures, slashing fiercely at Deng Jiugong.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Deng Jiugong raised one hand, condensing a terrifying punch, and unleashed punch after punch.
Pfft!
He threw five consecutive punches, directly sending the five monsters flying. They soared backward, each spitting a mouthful of blood, their expressions filled with utter horror.
The Seven Monsters of Mount Mei each possessed Divine Abilities, but before Deng Jiugong, they couldn't even unleash their Divine Abilities or transform into their original forms before being injured.
Among the Seven Monsters, aside from Yuan Hong, their strengths varied; some had cultivation in the Mystic Immortal Realm, and some in the Golden Immortal Realm. Before Deng Jiugong, they were simply pathetically weak.
It was also because Deng Jiugong intended to subdue them that he didn't deliver a killing blow.
He had always been capable of fighting opponents above his level; those with inferior cultivation were simply like vegetables to him.
"Impressive skill!"
Yuan Hong, instead of being angry, was delighted. With a movement, he unleashed a punch towards Deng Jiugong.
He could see that Deng Jiugong's strength was considerable, having injured his brothers with bare hands. He was a worthy opponent.
Yuan Hong himself had a powerful physical body and was a body-refining cultivator. From the start, he decided to clash head-on with Deng Jiugong using their physical bodies.
Hum!
Facing Yuan Hong's punch, Deng Jiugong's expression remained calm as he met the attack with his own fist.
He could see that Yuan Hong had the cultivation of an early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal.
Meanwhile, Deng Jiugong's physical body cultivation had already reached Perfection in the Golden Immortal Realm. The gap in cultivation between them was not significant.
He was capable of clashing with Yang Jian, who was also an early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal, with his early-stage Golden Immortal physical body cultivation.
Now, with his strength improved, Yuan Hong was no match for him.
Boom!
After a terrifying loud noise, Yuan Hong was sent flying directly.
"This is impossible, right?"
Yuan Hong exclaimed in shock.
He was a Tongbei Ape Monkey, naturally possessing immense strength, and with the amplification of the Eight-Nine Arcane Art, he was undoubtedly a fighter who could contend with opponents above his level.
Yet today, this Marshal Deng of Great Shang had surpassed his level, leaving Yuan Hong somewhat unable to comprehend it.
Furthermore, his own strength was inferior to Deng Jiugong's, which was utterly preposterous.
He could clearly see that Deng Jiugong's cultivation was only at the Golden Immortal Realm, yet he was this terrifying.
"Again!"
Yuan Hong, unwilling to accept defeat, activated his bloodline, unleashed his Demon Ape True Form, and his body suddenly became enormous, his strength increasing by an unknown number of times.
Then, he circulated the Eight-Nine Arcane Art again, and his strength surged once more.
Seeing this, the other six monsters became excited.
"Big brother is getting serious!"
When their big brother unleashes his power, no one can stop him!
"That Deng Jiugong is dead for sure!"
As the words fell, Yuan Hong, transformed into his Demon Ape True Form, unleashed an attack towards Deng Jiugong.
"This Marshal will show you what true crushing is!"
Deng Jiugong raised his fist, circulated the Nine Revolutions Profound Art, and threw a punch towards Yuan Hong.
Rumble!
After bursts of terrifying roars, Yuan Hong's massive Demon Ape form was suddenly blasted flying.
Yuan Hong almost couldn't help but spit blood.
Clearly, even when using his Demon Ape True Form, Yuan Hong's strength was still no match for Deng Jiugong.
This shocked Yuan Hong immensely.
This Deng Jiugong truly has incredible strength.
However, Yuan Hong refused to admit defeat.
Raising his hand, he summoned his Magic Treasure, an iron staff appearing in his grasp.
This iron staff was a Magic Treasure of considerable power.
Immediately, he fiercely struck Deng Jiugong with it.
RUMBLE!
Deng Jiugong still hadn't summoned his Magic Treasure. He circulated his Nine Revolutions Profound Art to its peak and threw a punch.
This strike, with power like a raging flood and fierce beasts, blasted Yuan Hong flying once more.
Yuan Hong stopped, staring blankly at Deng Jiugong, dumbfounded.
"Marshal Deng's strength is actually this formidable!"
Snapping back to reality, Yuan Hong spoke in disbelief.
Clearly, Deng Jiugong could defeat him without even using a Magic Treasure, his strength unfathomable.
Furthermore, Deng Jiugong's primary reliance was on his powerful cultivation technique and his Pangu Bloodline.
While the Eight-Nine Arcane Art was decent, it was far inferior to the Nine Revolutions Profound Art.
The Pangu Bloodline was also superior to the Chaos Demon Ape Bloodline, making Yuan Hong no match at all.
To Deng Jiugong, Yuan Hong's cultivation was mere dregs!
However, it had to be admitted that Yuan Hong was indeed strong, especially with the Chaos Demon Ape origin within him. If it were just one level higher than Deng Jiugong's, their strength would be nearly equal.
"Currently, the Xiqi rebels are rampant, intending to seize my Great Shang's dominion."
"Your Seven Monsters of Mount Mei have decent strength. How about becoming a general under this Marshal and protecting the Great Shang's dominion?"
Deng Jiugong said calmly.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Hong frowned and directly refused.
"The spiritual energy in our Mount Mei Holy Land is abundant, allowing for rapid cultivation. We have no interest in participating in the Shang-Zhou conflict!"
Hearing this, Deng Jiugong smiled slightly.
"The spiritual energy of Mount Mei is indeed decent, but how can cultivation there be as fast as consuming elixirs and miraculous medicines!"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Hong's expression jolted.
"Does Marshal Deng happen to have elixirs and miraculous medicines?"
"I can refine elixirs and miraculous medicines, but they are all kept in the military camp for my generals to consume!"
"If your Seven Monsters of Mount Mei join my camp and become generals under me, your cultivation will advance faster than toiling away in Mount Mei."
Deng Jiugong spoke.
"Marshal Deng, is this true?"
Yuan Hong asked.
"I am the commander of Great Shang. Once my words are spoken, even four horses cannot retract them. How could I speak idly!"
Deng Jiugong said.
Hearing this, the Seven Monsters of Mount Mei exchanged glances. Their hearts stirred, and they had made up their minds.
"The Seven Monsters of Mount Mei are willing to follow Marshal Deng's lead!"
Led by Yuan Hong, the Seven Monsters of Mount Mei all spoke.
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