The battle outside Peach Blossoms County took three twists and turns—three turns, in three lines.
"Little demon Taisui, you've got the nerve of a bear and the guts of a leopard to challenge me. Don't you know how the word 'death' is written?"
"Brother Taisui, where did you learn such skills?"
"Great King Taisui, have you forgotten? This little brother even treated you to drinks!"
The local demon king was only at the Innate stage, and his abilities were nothing much. Xiang Yuan did not even use the force of heaven and earth; relying on his inborn divine strength, a basic strike sent him straight off the field.
Another utterly satisfying victory through overwhelming stats!
Ten days later, Xiang Yuan arrived at another city. It was the same smooth little combo, and he crushed his opponent with his powerful stats.
Twenty-five days later, he encountered a demon king at Innate-stage perfection. After employing a few measures, he won with Lone Star Chasing Moon.
Forty days later, he encountered another demon king at Innate-stage perfection and defeated him with Thunder Shakes the Nine Heavens.
Every battle was a resounding victory. The only issue was that Xiang Yuan felt time passed too quickly. He had only just reached for a waist when the little demons on the other side were already shouting that their king had arrived.
Time left whenever it pleased—far too heartless.
Flamefire County.
Unlike the ramshackle Great Cliff County, the City Lord's Manor here gleamed with gold and jade.
With upturned eaves and interlocking brackets, carved beams and painted rafters, every inch had been meticulously fashioned, resembling a lavish palace.
The main hall was broad and bright, furnished with carved screens and exquisite calligraphy and paintings. Jade ruyi scepters and coral bonsai added further touches of extravagance.