Qu Mountain Demon King

"Now, Internal Cultivation methods should be put on the agenda. Let's try to find the differences within them."

Internal Cultivation Martial Artists are very different. Relying on the characteristics of their cultivation techniques, they can make their true qi circulate endlessly within their meridians, replenishing more than half with just one full cycle.

The difference between internal and external training is somewhat like the difference between warriors and mages. However, early-stage Internal Cultivation Martial Artists still engage in close-quarters combat. Only when their true qi can leave their bodies do they reveal their ferocity.

"I need to raise the newly acquired Jingtao Art to perfection. The current status panel is as follows."

[Host: Su Ye]
[Realm: Meridian Opening Sixth Layer]
[Cultivation Techniques: [Body Tempering Initial Giải · Mortal Grade High Rank] (Not Entered) [Dragon Tiger Body Forging Technique · Yellow Tier Mid-grade] (Perfection)]
[Martial Skills: [Black Fiend Saber Technique · Mortal Grade Middle Rank] (Perfection)]
[[Jingtao Art · Mortal Grade High Rank] (Perfection) [Mountain Splitting Saber Technique · Unranked] (Perfection)]
[Movement Technique: [Flowing Dragon Steps · Mortal Grade Middle Rank] (Perfection)]
[Assistance Points: 29]

"Except for [Body Tempering Initial Giải], all other Martial Arts have been cultivated to perfection." Su Ye looked again at the only two cultivation techniques he currently possessed.

With an experimental mindset, he added 2 Assistance Points to [Body Tempering Initial Giải]. Unexpectedly, there was a subtle change. At first, he didn't notice anything unusual, but as a faint power surged into his body.

His body seemed to have grown a little stronger, as if there was too little water, only slightly wetting his lips.

"Well, it's better than nothing. Better than having none."

He invested all the remaining Assistance Points, and a warm current once again enveloped his entire body.

After the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, Su Ye strode out of the dark alley. It was time to deal with that Tiger Demon. Based on Big Black's guess, this demon's strength was around the "Meridian Opening mid-stage," but he didn't know which specific layer of the mid-stage it was.

On the outskirts of Xinghua Town, Big Black peeked around and found the person it was looking for. It hurriedly emerged from its hiding place.

"Boss, let's go back to Kaoshan Town."

Su Ye said calmly, "Take me to find that Tiger Demon."

"Boss, are you really going?" Big Black asked with a worried expression.

"Are you scared?"

"Scared? How could I be scared? I'm just worried about your safety, Boss."

Su Ye couldn't help but look at Big Black. As a Demonic Beast, it was no less intelligent than humans, perhaps even more so.

A hint of dawn appeared in the sky. Big Black, who was leading the way, suddenly stopped and looked back. "Boss, it's just ahead."

Following Big Black's gaze, Su Ye saw dozens of figures faintly appearing on a small hill not far ahead.

Knowing the Tiger Demon's strength, he didn't hesitate and rushed towards the hilltop at full speed.

"Boss, be careful! If anything happens to you, I won't live alone!" Big Black shouted at the gradually receding figure.

Su Ye's heart remained calm. Due to the existence of the spiritual imprint, if he were to have an accident, Big Black would also perish with him. It was no wonder it was worried.

The distant hilltop gradually enlarged. When they were still about a hundred meters away, his figure finally attracted the attention of the figures on the mountain.

"Look quickly, it's a human! He's rushing over!"

The Monkey Demon on the outermost perimeter shouted a warning to its companions.

The Wolf Demon, who seemed to be a leader, interrupted the surrounding shouts and raised its hand.

It pointed to three Demonic Beasts in front of it: "You three, go and capture that human."

The three Demonic Beasts immediately obeyed and rushed out eagerly.

After the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the Monkey Demon who had spoken earlier called out again.

"The Niu Family Brothers are dead."

The other Demonic Beasts, who had been watching the battle from afar, also cried out in alarm.

"That human..."

Before the words were finished, Su Ye had already reached the group of demons. Instantly, several saber glows were unleashed.

As screams continued to echo, Su Ye pressed his advantage, dodging the attacking giant claws. His body shifted, and he blocked a pair of huge bear paws with his left arm across his chest.

Twisting his body, the Ghost Head Saber swept out horizontally.

"You scoundrel!"

The Wolf Demon leader's eyes turned blood red. In just a moment, more than half of his subordinates were dead or injured. This sight enraged him.

Dropping to all fours, he charged out rapidly. The Wolf Demon's figure was like a massive arrow, whistling through the air as its claws plunged fiercely towards the human's back in the center of the field.

Scanning the positions of the surrounding demons and ignoring the fierce wind noise coming from behind, Su Ye stomped on the ground. The giant blade in his hand precisely sliced through the necks of every demon that came into his sight.

"Kid, are you scared? Fight me honorably!" the Wolf Demon leader roared.

"You want to die, and I'll grant it."

As the words fell, red mist billowed from beneath his feet, and Su Ye's figure suddenly disappeared. He reappeared less than twenty feet in front of the Wolf Demon.

Just as he raised his saber to strike, a sound of breaking air suddenly came from his side. A massive dark shadow appeared in mid-air, hurtling towards him.

Great King.

The Great King has arrived, boy, your death date is here.

The newcomer was over two zhang tall, with yellow and black fur, his muscles bulging like coiled mountains.

As Su Ye dodged, a colossal sound reverberated by his ears.

"Boom!"

The ground was smashed into a massive pit, the Tiger Demon's voice rumbled.

Boy, your strength is not bad.

This great saber is very suitable for me.

As he spoke, a fist the size of a washbasin suddenly struck out.

The wind from the punch had not yet arrived, but the immense gale it stirred caused Su Ye's clothes to flutter, his eyes narrowed. Suddenly, he also threw a punch to meet the attack.

"Bang!"

A heaven-shaking muffled sound, like a bomb exploding, traveled hundreds of meters.

One large and one small, the two figures simultaneously retracted their arms and engaged in close-quarters combat again, muffled thuds echoing continuously.

When they separated again, the Tiger Demon was inwardly startled. He felt a burning pain all over his body. His right arm, broken by a kick, felt as if the bones within had been completely pulverized into powder. The intense pain made him involuntarily gasp.

Boy, you are quite good. Who sent you?

You are the Qu Mountain Demon King? Su Ye asked back instead of answering.

The Tiger Demon's gaze was fierce: Stop changing the subject. I'm asking you, this place was just settled last night, how did you know?

What business is it of yours? Su Ye said indifferently. The Tiger Demon in front of him was not weak, estimated to be at the fourth or fifth level of Meridian Opening. If he had faced him before his own improvement, he would have undoubtedly lost, and with a bit of luck, perhaps he could have escaped with serious injuries.

The Tiger Demon, with killing intent on his face, guessed: Could it be that fox, or the crow, who did it?

Why the nonsense? If you can kill me, you will know.

Good, well said.

Su Ye struck first, his Ghost Head Saber turning into an afterimage and slashing out, directly at the Tiger Demon's waist.

"Clang!"

A massive metallic clash echoed through the wilderness. The blade and the iron ring collided and separated instantly. The Tiger Demon's arms trembled as he rapidly retreated.

The previous clash had caused the iron rings on his arms to crack more than halfway. It wasn't a gap in strength, but a difference in the materials of their weapons...

The Tiger Demon exerted force with his legs, and suddenly, an area of several meters around him collapsed. His massive form leaped into the air, dozens of meters high.

The Tiger Demon was filled with rage. The opponent's strength was extraordinary, definitely above his own, and his weapon was also far inferior. If this continued, he would surely die. It was better to use a desperate move while his condition was still good, ideally to kill him in one blow.

With this thought, the Tiger Demon spread his fists in a stance and roared: Insolent human boy, today I will let you die without a burial place.

A massive shadow in the sky quickly enveloped Su Ye. Within the dark clouds, two blue lights gradually formed, then grew brighter and brighter.

The shadow, carrying infinite power, approached in an instant, less than two meters from Su Ye.

Seeing this, Su Ye's eyes twitched. The speed was too fast; it was impossible to dodge. This attack could only be met head-on.

The blood and qi within his body surged instantly. His Ghost Head Saber, like a sky-splitting giant axe, swung with him, meeting the blue light in the air.