Demonization (3)
Li Wei's move made the rest of the group realize what was going on.
At this point, even the most powerful individual would face certain death if surrounded by such a large number of monsters. Those with flying mounts would summon them to escape, while those capable of burrowing underground would do so to save their lives.
Those who remained were people with no escape skills; they stared at each other, utterly Despair.
Soon, the surrounding monsters rushed towards the teleportation array. Screams filled the air, and blood and flesh flew everywhere. In just a few seconds, the twenty-odd people were devoured by the monsters, leaving not a trace. Apart from a large pool of blood and severed limbs on the ground, there was nothing else to indicate that they had ever existed.
Those adventurers who used their various skills to escape were not out of danger either, for the Evil Eye was not slow either.
Even more terrifying, among the monsters were the 'Dragon Fly,' which are most skilled at flying.
Legend has it that this creature possesses Dragon Tribe blood, flies at incredible speed, is extremely ferocious, and excels at group combat. As a result, those who attempted to escape by air were repeatedly torn apart and killed by the Dragon Fly.
Li Wei, who was using his Flight, was naturally surrounded by a large swarm of Dragon Fly. Fortunately, he used his sword control technique to resist the Dragon Fly's attacks, but this was definitely not a long-term solution.
After flying for a few minutes, the magic effect wore off, and Li Wei decided not to continue flying. If he didn't kill these Dragon Fly, he wouldn't be able to escape this crisis even if he flew for several more hours.
"Find a place to hide!" As soon as they landed, Li Wei said to Meng Ting. The latter was quite obedient and knew what to do at this crucial moment, so she quickly found a crevice in the rocks and crawled inside.
At this moment, the large group of monsters also arrived, drawn by the scent, and once again formed an encirclement.
Seeing this, Li Wei sighed inwardly; it seemed there was no way to escape.
Since that's the case, we have no choice but to fight!
With a flick of his sword, the Power Sword slashed in two, cleaving an oncoming demon in two. At the same time, he flicked his wrist, and a bolt of lightning struck Dragon Fly less than 5 meters away, turning it into a charred mess.
Meanwhile, more monsters attacked Li Wei.
Helpless, Li Wei could only dodge while counterattacking with Sword Control Technique and Finger Thunder. Although he killed more than a dozen monsters, when the total number of monsters reached several hundred, the number of monsters he killed was only a drop in the ocean.
Hiding in the crevice, Meng Ting watched helplessly as a large number of monsters surrounded Li Wei. At first, she could still see the stubborn figure inside, but soon, more monsters surged forward, and the figure instantly disappeared from Meng Ting's sight.
A tear rolled down Meng Ting's cheek.
She cried!
For the sake of a boy she had only known for less than a day, Meng Ting suddenly felt incredibly foolish. In this world where the strong rule and everything is about self-interest, she was only concerned about her own safety; why should she worry about others?
Moreover, the boy was a complete stranger; there was no interaction between them, and Meng Ting didn't even know his name.
Is it worth crying for someone like that?
However, she couldn't stop the tears from welling up in her eyes. All she could think about were the boy's last words, "Find a place to hide!" No matter what, it was this boy who saved her.
In that short day, without the other person, I would have died long ago.
For this reason alone, it's worth crying for him!
Thinking of this, Meng Ting glared fiercely at the monsters outside. As soon as they discovered her, she would rush out and fight them to the death. In her Meng Liang's words, killing one would be enough, and killing two would be a bonus!
The screams of monsters and the sounds of limbs colliding outside were incessant, especially those evil spirits with red skin. They were completely humanoid monsters, an indispensable force in hell, subordinate to the 'evil god'. They loved fresh flesh and blood, and the long horns on their heads were extremely sharp, capable of easily piercing a steel plate two fingers wide.
And when these demons devour people, they can terrify even the bravest warriors.
At this moment, a demon was diligently searching for the human from before. All it wanted now was to bite off a large chunk of fresh flesh from the human and then hide in a deserted corner to enjoy a delicious meal.
However, today is destined to be an unlucky day for it and its kind.
A visible, steam-like stream of air suddenly burst forth, and the monsters surrounding Li Wei immediately felt their skin burning from the white gas. They quickly scattered, leaving a clearing several meters wide in the middle.
At this moment, thick steam completely filled the open space, and only a figure could be vaguely seen standing there.
Meng Ting, nestled in a crevice in the rock, stared blankly at everything.
Could it be him?
Steam continued to billow out, but at this moment, both the monster and Meng Ting knew that it was definitely not ordinary steam. After all, what kind of steam could produce a powerful killing intent upon contact?
At that moment, the person inside spoke!
"I never imagined that such a huge change would occur after the demonic power was unleashed!" the man exclaimed. Then, the shadowy figure examined its outstretched hands closely and actually burst into laughter.
"However, while this state of demonic power release is good, it cannot be maintained for a long time, so we still need to finish this quickly!" With that, he flicked his hand, and the thick steam that enveloped the central open space was pulled open as if the curtains of a room had been drawn, becoming much clearer and brighter.
With a loud bang, the steam dissipated, revealing a smiling young man inside.
Who else could it be but Li Wei!
At this moment, visible demonic energy continuously emanated from his body. The surrounding soil and rocks rapidly shattered and fell off under the corrosive influence of the demonic energy, and then floated up strangely, as if in a state of weightlessness.
'Call!'
A cloud of white mist billowed from his mouth and nose. Li Wei's eyes swept over the large number of monsters around him, without the slightest hint of tension.
Behind him, a tail made of white mist kept waving, indicating that Li Wei had undoubtedly triggered the 'Awakening' ability of the Sky Fox Physique.
At this moment, Li Wei had completely 'transformed' into a demon.
With a flick of his wrist, a bolt of electricity appeared on Li Wei's palm, crackling loudly, and the current coiled rapidly around Li Wei's arm like a serpent.
Then, Li Wei bent down slightly and sprang forward like a spring, lightning shooting out from his hand. A flash of electricity appeared on the body of the nearest evil spirit, and then the current quickly transferred to the body of another monster.
In the following seconds, the sound of thunder was deafening, and the streaks of electricity continuously pounded the surrounding land and rocks. Each strike sent up a cloud of rubble, and when the dust settled, a crater the size of a bowl would appear.
Hiding in the crevice of the rocks, Meng Ting covered her head in fright. Her ears were still ringing from the thunderous sound, and she could only watch the terrifying battle out of the corner of her eye.
Within a hundred meters, the lightning moved and swirled rapidly like dozens of serpents. Once the dazzling arcs of electricity touched a monster, the monster would collapse to the ground helplessly, as if its bones had been removed. In no time, all the Evil Eye floating in the sky had been electrocuted, and the evil spirits on the ground had also turned into charred corpses.
The thunder stopped abruptly.
Li Wei looked at the monster corpses scattered all over the ground, but a layer of sweat seeped from his forehead.
His skin, blood vessels, muscles, and bones were all throbbing with pain. This was the first time he had used the 'Sky Fox Awakening' ability. Although the effect was extremely powerful, the side effects were also quite unbearable.
The white mist around his body suddenly dissipated, and Li Wei plopped down on the ground, panting heavily.
His true energy was completely depleted; even moving a finger would be incredibly difficult for him. Li Wei had already decided that he would never use this ability again unless absolutely necessary.
Fortunately, all the monsters in the surrounding area have been eliminated, and there is no danger for the time being.
Moreover, the spiritual energy within this Level 2 Illusion Realm is more than twice as concentrated as that within the Level 1 Illusion Realm, making cultivation here absolutely twice as effective.
A crisp sound came from the nearby rock, and Li Wei's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly calmed down and focused on recovering his strength.
Meng Ting emerged from the crevice in the rock and, upon seeing Li Wei unharmed, could not contain her joy. However, being intelligent, she naturally knew that the boy, who had just used such a terrifying ability, needed to rest. Therefore, she remained silent and dutifully stood guard beside him, chasing away some small animals.
For half a day, Li Wei meditated to recover, absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy and converting it into true essence to nourish his inner core. The effect of this cultivation was unexpectedly good. After absorption and transformation, the true essence in his body was even thicker than before, and his inner core became bright and lustrous under the nourishment of the flowing true essence.
Finally, Li Wei felt his body had fully recovered, and the true energy within him was becoming increasingly abundant. He believed that after some time, he would be able to begin condensing his second inner core.
As she got up and stretched her limbs, a series of cracking sounds from her bones and tendons jolted Meng Ting was dozing off nearby, awake.
Slightly embarrassed, Meng Ting stuck out her tongue and quickly came over.
"Th... thank you!" Meng Ting stammered out the words, suddenly feeling a pang of self-reproach. The other person was clearly younger than her, so why was she so nervous in his presence?
Or was it the composure, experience, and ruthlessness the young man displayed that instilled a sense of fear in her?
Thinking of Bulo, who was killed in one move by the boy in front of her, Meng Ting felt the hairs on her body stand on end. He was electrocuted to death; it must have felt terrible.
"Once you find your brother, our agreement will be complete. Let's go!" Li Wei urged. He couldn't wait to find a place to continue cultivating, to see if he could condense a second inner core, and to use the collected materials to make some cards to enhance his combat power.