Subduing

Chapter 10: Subjugation

The Evil Fire Snake Lion wrapped its tail around the last man, squeezing hard. With a "crack," the man's neck snapped, and he died with his eyes wide open, filled with resentment.

The remaining five men darted into the forest and fled quickly.

"Roar!..." The Evil Fire Snake Lion let out a sky-shattering roar, more powerful than a lion's roar.

The remaining five men were instantly struck as if by lightning, their bodies faltering. Bi Fan knew how potent the Evil Fire Snake Lion's roar was, and he had prepared for it each time, so he was unaffected.

In that brief moment, the Evil Fire Snake Lion caught up and launched its attack.

The five humans had no choice but to fight; fleeing now would be suicide.

Bi Fan quickly moved behind them, ready to intercept at any moment.

After observing in secret for a while, Bi Fan discovered that all these people were disciples of the North Xu Palace. Among them, the young man in the purple shirt was the strongest, a powerhouse at the early Spiritual Wisdom realm.

Spiritual Wisdom realm cultivators usually chose to enter the second layer of the Demon Realm for experience, but he had come to the outer perimeter of the Demon Realm. His target was clearly still Bi Fan.

Bi Fan's eyes narrowed, filled with killing intent.

Back when Bi Fan fought Jiang Sheng, he was only at the Viscera realm, yet disciples from the North Xu Palace at the Spiritual Wisdom realm had interfered. They truly wouldn't rest until Bi Fan was eliminated.

Jiang Sheng, Jiang Wen—Bi Fan etched these two names into his memory. He would make them taste the bitterness of being stray dogs when he had the chance.

The young man in the purple shirt led the other four, advancing and retreating in an orderly fashion, fending off the Evil Fire Snake Lion's attacks.

Because they were in the forest, the Evil Fire Snake Lion couldn't fully utilize its strength. Coupled with its existing injuries and the significant consumption of energy from its recent battle with Bi Fan, it was actually at a disadvantage.

The young man in the purple shirt showed a look of joy. "The Evil Fire Snake Lion seems to be running out of steam. Everyone, put in more effort. If we kill it, we'll be set for life."

The Evil Fire Snake Lion's hide and flesh were very valuable, especially its tail, which was worth a lot.

As soon as the young man in the purple shirt spoke, the others' fighting spirit soared, and they unleashed their full capabilities.

After a prolonged struggle, the Evil Fire Snake Lion grew increasingly weaker. Its hatred for Bi Fan intensified. If Bi Fan hadn't depleted its Inner Breath, it wouldn't have feared the humans before it.

"Keep pushing, the Evil Fire Snake Lion is almost done for," the young man in the purple shirt rejoiced.

Looks like I need to help it out a bit more, Bi Fan thought.

The Carefree Immortal Finger shot out pebbles, striking the five men. Bi Fan had even given this technique a fitting name: Divine Finger Technique.

Hearing the whistling sound, the Evil Fire Snake Lion seemed to recognize Bi Fan's attack. It thought Bi Fan was targeting it and showed a look of fear.

Just as it was about to flee, it realized the pebbles weren't aimed at it but at its opponents.

The Evil Fire Snake Lion was confused. It couldn't understand why Bi Fan was doing this, no matter how hard it tried.

Bi Fan's Divine Finger Technique was incredibly powerful and fast, making it difficult to dodge or block.

The young man in the purple shirt easily shattered the pebbles, but the other four lacked that strength. They took the full force of the attack.

"Ah! Ah!..."

Screams echoed as all four were injured. Two of them even dropped their Magic Tools, rendering them unable to rejoin the fight.

The young man in the purple shirt was furious. "Despicable scoundrel, attacking your own kind from hiding!"

"Pfft, pfft..." The only response was the sound of air being pierced.

Bi Fan launched several more attacks in quick succession, the Divine Finger Technique reappearing.

The young man in the purple shirt had no time to curse and quickly dodged.

The other four were already injured, making dodging even more difficult. To consolidate their strength against the Evil Fire Snake Lion, the young man in the purple shirt had to help them deflect the pebbles.

The Evil Fire Snake Lion reacted, seeing an opportunity, and ferociously attacked, its demonic beast ferocity fully exposed.

"Ah..." A scream rang out as one of the injured men was smashed to death by the Evil Fire Snake Lion.

The remaining four's faces changed drastically, and they all wanted to flee for their lives.

The young man in the purple shirt ignored the incoming pebbles and abandoned his companions, intending to escape.

Even though they were fellow disciples, these people clearly didn't have deep bonds. Once they were outmatched, they immediately focused on their own survival.

Bi Fan had seen through the cold realities of the world, yet his heart still felt an icy chill.

His hands didn't slow down. Both hands moved in unison, continuously launching pebbles with the Divine Finger Technique.

Ever since his successful surprise attack with stones by the river last time, Bi Fan had specifically searched for many stones of suitable size and kept them in his Cosmic Bag for easy access.

Bi Fan's hands flicked continuously, the pebbles shooting out like bullets from a machine gun.

Bi Fan focused his attention particularly on the young man in the purple shirt, forcing him to stop and deal with his attacks, thwarting his escape.

The Evil Fire Snake Lion unleashed its power, successively killing three more men, leaving only the young man in the purple shirt.

"Brother human, don't make the wrong choice and side with a Mo Beast," the young man in the purple shirt shouted loudly.

He put on a righteous front, but his tone was very calm.

Bi Fan said coldly, "Don't try to be buddies with me. If you want to live, beg the Evil Fire Snake Lion for mercy, or perhaps try being buddies with it."

"Despicable brat, if you have the guts, come out and fight me!" the young man in the purple shirt roared in anger.

Bi Fan chuckled, "You want me to help you fend off the Evil Fire Snake Lion? Don't even think about it. You can enjoy it slowly."

The Evil Fire Snake Lion had already killed four people, and its rage had not diminished; instead, it grew fiercer.

"Roar!" The Evil Fire Snake Lion lunged at the purple-robed youth, its monstrous jaws snapping towards his head.

The purple-robed youth's face drained of color. He had no time to waste words with Bi Fan and quickly dodged, launching a counterattack.

At this moment, the purple-robed youth was isolated and helpless. Moreover, he had to constantly guard against Bi Fan's sneak attacks, rendering him unable to unleash his full strength.

The Evil Fire Snake Lion, having repeatedly killed enemies, felt its spirit invigorated and grew more courageous with each battle.

Bi Fan did not rush to attack. Instead, he focused intently on the martial arts techniques the purple-robed youth was using.

The martial art the purple-robed youth was employing was precisely Xuri Rising Sun, and its power was quite impressive.

Bi Fan had studied the secret manuals of Xuri Rising Sun many times, but unfortunately, he had not grasped its essence. Seeing the purple-robed youth execute it now, many aspects suddenly became clear to him.

Bi Fan's sole purpose in learning Xuri Rising Sun was to enhance the power of Qingyang Gentle Wind Sword Art and apply it to Carefree Immortal Finger.

The purple-robed youth repeatedly performed Xuri Rising Sun, but he could not do anything about the Evil Fire Snake Lion.

Bi Fan had already learned enough through observation. He decided to step in and help the Evil Fire Snake Lion eliminate the disciples of North Xu Palace.

Flick of the Finger Divine Ability—Two Dragons Seize the Pearl!

Two pebbles shot out, flying directly towards the purple-robed youth's eyes.

The purple-robed youth was locked in a fierce battle with the Evil Fire Snake Lion. Suddenly, he heard the sound of something cutting through the air. He had no time to react and could only try his best to protect his vital areas.

"Ah!..." Although the purple-robed youth managed to shift his eyes away, the pebbles struck his face, tearing open two bloody holes. The pebbles became embedded in his handsome face.

The purple-robed youth cried out in pain, covering his face with his hand. In doing so, he forgot about the Evil Fire Snake Lion.

The Evil Fire Snake Lion seized the opportunity. With one swipe, it crushed the purple-robed youth's head. Red and white matter splattered everywhere, a gruesome sight.

After finishing its gruesome work, the Evil Fire Snake Lion let out a roar to vent its fury. It then glanced in the direction the pebbles had come from, its eyes widening in fear. It quickly fled, not even bothering to drag away the human corpse.

"Big guy, I'll be back to find you. Heh heh..." Bi Fan walked out with a smile, collecting the belongings of the fallen North Xu Palace disciples.

Each person had a Magic Tool and a small amount of Crystal Stones, none of which impressed Bi Fan.

The purple-robed youth must have been a key disciple being groomed by North Xu Palace, as he possessed a Cosmic Bag. Bi Fan accepted it without hesitation, with a chuckle.

Bi Fan quickly headed towards the valley. The Evil Fire Snake Lion was nearly exhausted, making it the perfect time to strike.

The Evil Fire Snake Lion was surprisingly clever. It grabbed the corpse of the innermost human and quickly fled.

If Bi Fan had been any slower, he probably wouldn't have seen it.

"Big guy, don't run away!" Bi Fan roared loudly and quickly gave chase.

Seeing Bi Fan pursuing, the Evil Fire Snake Lion dropped the human corpse and fled at full speed.

Bi Fan unleashed his movement techniques to their fullest, beginning a grand pursuit.

The Evil Fire Snake Lion was too massive, crashing through many large trees along the way, which cost it some time.

Bi Fan, incredibly agile, always chose the optimal pursuit route, getting closer and closer to the Evil Fire Snake Lion.

Suddenly, the Evil Fire Snake Lion stopped. It turned to face Bi Fan, no longer running.

Bi Fan assumed the Evil Fire Snake Lion was preparing for a desperate fight and cautiously stood ready to strike.

The Evil Fire Snake Lion suddenly bared its teeth in a grotesque smile, its eyes pleading as it clasped its front paws together, as if bowing.

Bi Fan was completely bewildered, not knowing what the Evil Fire Snake Lion was trying to do.

"Hoo hoo..." The Evil Fire Snake Lion let out a low growl and slowly lowered itself to the ground.

Bi Fan became even more confused, his guard still up.

The Dragon Sable suddenly appeared, letting out "squeak squeak" sounds and gesturing frantically.

Having spent a long time with the Dragon Sable, Bi Fan could understand most of its gestures.

It turned out the Evil Fire Snake Lion was scared and was begging Bi Fan for mercy, which explained its current docile behavior.

"Big guy, you want to live? It's not impossible..." Bi Fan's smile was wide.

The Evil Fire Snake Lion's eyes were filled with hope, wishing Bi Fan would spare it.

"Big guy, you must follow me, otherwise... heh heh!" Bi Fan's smile was laced with threat.

The Evil Fire Snake Lion hesitated. Any Mo Beast, especially a powerful one, would not easily submit.

The Evil Fire Snake Lion was extremely proud and harbored deep hatred for Bi Fan, naturally unwilling to yield.

However, it knew all too well that if it didn't submit, Bi Fan would undoubtedly kill it without hesitation.

"Big guy, you need to think carefully. Following me isn't so bad, you know. I can even provide Crystal Stones and Crystal Cores for your cultivation," Bi Fan said with a smile.

"Squeak squeak..." The Dragon Sable hopped around, seemingly also trying to persuade the Evil Fire Snake Lion.

The Evil Fire Snake Lion looked at Bi Fan, then at the Dragon Sable, hesitating for a long time.

Bi Fan was patient, watching the Evil Fire Snake Lion with ill intentions.

"Whimper..." Finally, the Evil Fire Snake Lion lowered its head, signifying its submission, its eyes now utterly obedient.

Bi Fan rejoiced, "Good! From now on, I'll call you Fire Lion. Offer your soul!"

The Evil Fire Snake Lion obediently revealed a wisp of its soul, which Bi Fan collected. If the Evil Fire Snake Lion harbored any ill intentions, Bi Fan could crush that wisp of soul, severely damaging the Evil Fire Snake Lion's soul.