Tiger Demon

Red-robed Inspectors, Innate Realm.

Gold-robed Inspectors, Innate Realm perfection.

Seal-bearing Inspectors, Brilliant Radiance Realm.

Only a single Red-robed Inspector had come.

As the delighted voices of those around him echoed in his ears, Zhao Hong's heart remained heavy.

Would just one Red-robed Inspector be enough?

The moment the thought arose, turmoil erupted outside the outpost.

Boom!

The Red-robed Inspector made his move.

The might of the Innate Realm surged forth.

A burst of golden light flared, and dozens at the front screamed as they were sent flying.

Inside the outpost.

Figure after figure rushed out.

"Kill."

A Silver Bell Guard excitedly shot forward.

Zhao Hong frowned. Before he could stop him, cries of battle rose from behind once more.

Turning around, he saw Yang Feng and the other three.

"Damn it."

He could not help cursing under his breath.

A bunch of idiots.

"Let's move." Liu Zheng looked helpless as he patted Zhao Hong's shoulder. "Be careful."

Clearly, not everyone was an idiot.

But now that someone had acted, their hidden presence here had been exposed.

"Kill."

With a grim expression, Zhao Hong leaped up.

He charged in from the weaker flank.

The demonic humans grew even more frenzied.

In the central area, the Innate Realm Inspector led the charge, cutting through them as though no one stood in his way.

The dozen or so Golden Bell Guards who emerged from the outpost were all at the Profound Embryo Realm, their momentum unstoppable.

In the blink of an eye, they suppressed the ferocious momentum of the demonic humans across the wilds.

"Brother Zhou."

Zhao Hong cut down a beastman with a single slash. Seeing Zhou Baishan, he quickly moved toward him.

"Zhao Hong."

"Over on your side..."

Joy appeared on Zhou Baishan's face.

He could guess that the other areas had surely come under attack as well.

Zhou Baishan knew of Zhao Hong's astonishing combat strength. Sensing Zhao Hong's Blood Astral cultivation, he immediately had a guess.

At the very least, Zhao Hong was comparable to someone at Blood Astral perfection, and few could rival him.

But this was no time for nonsense.

Zhao Hong did not act recklessly and followed Zhou Baishan.

"Profound Embryo Realm."

"Together."

Excitement flashed in Zhao Hong's eyes.

This was all merit.

Zhou Baishan gave a cold smile and struck downward with his palm, carrying immense force.

Boom!

The opponent took the palm head-on. His body shook, and he staggered back three steps.

Yet he showed no fear. His eyes were filled only with bloodthirsty savagery.

"This man has already gone mad."

Zhou Baishan warned him, his face grave.

He had only recently entered the Profound Embryo Realm.

Though this man was also only at the early Profound Embryo Realm, with Evil Skin Burst and his madness, he was extremely troublesome.

Without saying a word, Zhao Hong took advantage of the second clash between Zhou Baishan and their opponent. He spun on his feet, flashed to the man's side, and swept his blade across his waist like a ghost.

Pfft!

Blood sprayed everywhere.

Entangled by Zhou Baishan, the opponent had no time to turn. He could only unleash several streams of astral energy in a sweeping barrage.

Zhao Hong had been prepared. He already understood Profound Embryo Realm attacks well, and he narrowly evaded them before raising his blade again.

Every slash was fast and fierce, with even trickier angles.

After several breaths.

The Evil Skin covering the Profound Embryo Realm demonic human had been torn open by more than a dozen cuts. His aura weakened, but he suddenly went berserk, throwing back his head with a beastlike howl.

The sudden outburst made Zhao Hong grunt as he retreated in disarray.

Zhou Baishan's face also paled. He hurriedly dodged, then closed in to entangle him once more.

"Evil Skin Burst really is terrifying."

More than a dozen tears had appeared in the Evil Skin, yet they healed at astonishing speed, making Zhao Hong's heart pound.

If he faced an early Profound Embryo Realm opponent with Evil Skin Burst alone, he would stand no chance.

"Brother Zhou, give me an opening."

Zhao Hong shouted in a low voice.

Zhou Baishan's heart stirred, and a chilling glint appeared in his eyes. The Profound Embryo within him roiled as astral energy erupted like a volcano, crashing down without reserve.

Boom!

The Profound Embryo Realm demonic human let out a pained shriek and spat a jet of blood, yet he did not retreat a single step. He viciously tore through the astral flames around Zhou Baishan's body.

At that moment.

Zhao Hong leaped into the air, his blade descending from above.

Clang!

Blade Intent!

The ferocity in the Profound Embryo Realm demonic human's eyes trembled. Instinctively, he curled his hand and grabbed at it.

Pfft!

This slash cleaved straight through his palm and swept down from the side of his shoulder.

A horrifying gash extended downward, nearly severing his entire arm.

He was gravely wounded.

"Blade Intent?"

Zhou Baishan stared in shock. Without time to think, he seized the chance and sent the man flying with a punch.

More than a dozen breaths later.

Working together, the two of them killed the Profound Embryo Realm foe.

"Good lad."

Zhou Baishan looked at Zhao Hong in amazement.

His heaven-defying combat strength aside, mastering Blade Intent at this age and cultivation was a true killing weapon.

If it had been an ordinary martial artist who had just entered the Profound Embryo Realm, they really might have fallen to Zhao Hong.

Zhao Hong panted heavily, blood dripping from both hands.

He was more or less at his limit.

If another Profound Embryo Realm opponent appeared, he truly had no strength left to spare.

But when he swept his gaze around.

The battle was already drawing to a close.

The Innate Realm Inspector was simply too powerful, crushing the enemy completely.

Was it over just like that?

Zhao Hong found it hard to believe. Had these demonic humans merely come to harass them?

Boom!

A golden rainbow shattered amid the mountains and wilds.

Accompanied by a pained roar.

The Red-robed Inspector rolled across the ground, utterly disheveled.

"Only one of you? The Judge's Office is truly disappointing."

A middle-aged man appeared among the trees, staring at the Red-robed Inspector with disdain.

Damn.

Zhao Hong's expression changed. Just when he thought it, it happened.

To grievously injure a Red-robed Inspector in one move, the man's strength was beyond imagining.

"Brother Zhou, was there only one Inspector?"

The smile on Zhou Baishan's face froze. "There were originally two Inspectors sent as reinforcements, but they were intercepted by demons along the way. Only one probably made it here."

"Moreover, according to the Golden Bell Guards who arrived early, both Inspectors were Red-robed Inspectors."

Even if both had arrived, it would have been useless.

They were finished.

Zhao Hong's heart instantly sank to the bottom.

He turned his gaze.

Liu Zheng, Wang Yunshan, and the others had gathered together, silent as cicadas in winter.

Not far away, Yang Feng and the other three stood dumbfounded, their faces full of regret.

"Innate Realm perfection."

The Red-robed Inspector struggled to climb to his feet and stared fixedly at the newcomer. A mocking smile suddenly appeared on his face. "Isn't Your Excellency alone as well?"

"Innate Realm perfection? You truly think highly of this place."

"Ever since the Judge's Office was established here, you have caused trouble time and again. It seems something truly is wrong within the Azure Cloud Mountains."

Hm?

Zhao Hong raised his brow slightly. Seeing that the Red-robed Inspector showed no fear when facing an Innate Realm perfection expert, he began to wonder.

Did he have another trump card?

Hurry up and use it, damn it.

He hated this sort of evasive concealment most of all.

He could not help scanning the surroundings, but he detected not the slightest anomaly.

The middle-aged man sneered. "Whether anything is wrong or not, you will have no chance to find out. Great Li truly is becoming more and more useless. To send only an old Judge who is nearly dead to guard this place, you really look down on our Holy Cult too much."

As his voice fell, he suddenly waved a hand.

Boom!

The ground trembled.

A towering, massive figure abruptly entered everyone's sight.

It had a tiger's head and a human body, its golden fur gleaming brilliantly.

The instant it appeared, terrifying demonic energy flooded the entire wilderness.

It radiated baleful ferocity that chilled the soul.

Roar!

The tiger demon threw back its head and roared, deafening everyone.

Blood flowed from countless noses and mouths.

Some were frightened so badly that they collapsed limply to the ground.

Zhao Hong was no exception. His head buzzed, and stars swam before his eyes.

He stared in terror, his throat bobbing.

From deep within his limbs and bones rose an intense craving that forcibly overwhelmed his fear.

I really want to eat this tiger demon.

He possessed Dragon Tendon and Tiger Bones.

Although the tiger demon's aura was terrifying, it felt like delicious food, making him lose himself in the temptation.

Zhao Hong desperately suppressed the drool in his throat, cursing inwardly.

Eat my ass. I'm the food here.

"I keep my word. Everyone here is your food."

The middle-aged demonic human smiled faintly at the tiger demon and waved his hand, as if saying, go ahead and feast to your heart's content.

The tiger demon licked its lips and stared straight at the Red-robed Inspector, drool already spilling from its mouth.

"What a pity. There's only one."

The Red-robed Inspector stared blankly at the tiger demon. His expression twisted, and he suddenly cursed aloud, "Fuck you, Yang Ling!"

"You Yang Family trash actually let a tiger demon escape."