Muscle Little Giants

The Gray Mist Evil wasn't unkillable, but its core was dense gray mist that coalesced into shadowy figures.

As a result.

Although Xu Qing was powerful enough to easily defeat the mist-formed specters, they weren't significantly harmed by his attacks.

Therefore.

The mist could reform.

This created the illusion that it couldn't be killed.

When Xu Qing summoned the Shaman Evil Ghost, it didn't just defeat the specters; it tore them apart and devoured them.

With the mist consumed by the Shaman Evil Ghost, the Gray Mist Evil suffered severe damage. Once all the specters were eaten, the 'Gray Mist Evil' was naturally eliminated.

Around him.

Xu Qing clearly saw the mist dissipate, his vision returning to normal. The surrounding Ghastly Corpses were increasing in number and quickly closing in.

"Thirteenth Sword! Sky-Covering Sword Shadows!"

Clang!

Swish! Swish! Swish!!!

Xu Qing swung his sword, unleashing wave after wave of sword light that transformed into a sky-covering array of sword shadows, cutting down all the Ghastly Corpses that had gathered around him.

Gulp! Gulp!!!

A spray of foul-smelling blood splashed.

Bodies fell to the ground.

Squelch! Squelch!

Around him.

Numerous Ghastly Corpses fell to the ground, devouring the corpses on the ground. Some Ghastly Corpses, after consuming enough bodies, underwent even more powerful and bizarre evolutions.

Among them.

Some Ghastly Corpses grew two heads, some had their arms become thick and powerful, and some were covered in black bone spurs.

"Aaaargh!!!"

Xu Qing heard a piercing scream. He glanced back and saw a member of Patrol Squad No. 13 being pounced on by a swarm of Ghastly Corpses, then devoured to death by them.

"Serpent Evasion Technique."

Xu Qing averted his gaze. He had no intention of saving them. This time was different from the last. Last time, Xu Qing could handle the danger, so he was willing to show some kindness and save people.

But this time, the danger was different.

Just moments ago, Xu Qing had encountered a 'Gray Mist Evil'. If not for the Shaman Evil Ghost's assistance, even with his Pill Force, Xu Qing might have been exhausted to death by the 'Gray Mist Evil'.

No one knew what other dangers lurked.

Therefore.

Xu Qing could no longer afford to save anyone.

Swish! Swish!

Xu Qing increased his speed, employing the Serpent Evasion Technique. Wielding his LV10 Iron Sword, his sword light crisscrossed, slaying Ghastly Corpse after Ghastly Corpse.

At this moment.

Xu Qing was about to break out of the area populated by refugees and disaster victims.

Roar!!!

Boom!

With a deafening roar.

A massive figure descended from the sky directly in front of Xu Qing, blocking his path. As the dust settled, the figure blocking his way came into view.

"This is..."

Xu Qing's pupils contracted slightly.

He could see.

It was a monster at least three meters tall, with a huge and sturdy build, entirely purple-green in color. Its body was covered in muscles, like blocks of iron.

It exuded an explosive power.

"Hoo..."

Xu Qing took a deep breath.

Clearly.

This three-meter-tall humanoid monster, like a small giant, had mutated from a Ghastly Corpse. After consuming enough flesh and blood, it had undergone further transformation, becoming such a muscle-bound little giant, imbued with explosive power and formidable strength.

Roar!!!

The next moment.

The muscle little giant roared, opening its massive maw and bellowing. Its entire body charged forward like a cannonball.

The oppressive aura that washed over him was palpable.

Clang!

A sword hum.

Xu Qing's gaze deepened. He exhaled a breath of stale air, gripped the LV10 Iron Sword in his hands, and slowly raised it.

Hum! Hum!

Simultaneously.

The Pill Force within him condensed.

Faintly.

Xu Qing's clothes fluttered as if in a wind, though there was none.

"Fourteenth Sword! Sword of Death!"

Clang!

Another sword hum.

Xu Qing let out a soft cry, lifting his head sharply. A hint of sword momentum and sword intent flickered in his eyes, and a deathly aura of decay surrounded him.

Swish!

Xu Qing swung his sword, its light flashing with countless scattered brilliance. A deathly aura of decay, like an invisible sword light, emanated from it.

"Slash!"

Pfft!!!

Instantly.

Xu Qing's sword had already struck, and the muscle little giant had also charged forward. The two met in mid-air, colliding and clashing.

Then.

Countless sprays of blood flew out. In the brief moment of their exchange, a full one hundred and eight swords, or one hundred and eight techniques, were unleashed in an instant.

Thump!

The muscle little giant fell directly to the ground. Xu Qing had only used one sword, which was also the strongest he could currently unleash.

Killed with a single strike!

"Hoo..."

Xu Qing took a deep breath, his face slightly pale. That one sword had consumed a significant amount of his stamina, and a good portion of his Pill Force as well.

"Go!"

Xu Qing left without looking back.

At this moment.

Xu Qing had already rushed out of the area where the refugees and disaster victims were gathered. After covering some distance, Xu Qing finally had the chance to look back.

"This..."

Xu Qing saw a scene of immense visual impact.

Hum! Hum! Hum!!!

Under the cover of night.

Tendrils of mist, filled with yin qi, baleful qi, death qi, and ghost energy, swirled in the air, enveloping the entire area where the refugees and disaster victims were gathered.

Furthermore.

These mists seemed to be bound by an invisible force, not dispersing into the surroundings but all converging within a fixed radius.

This scene.

Resembled a formation.

At this point.

Xu Qing saw figures leaping down from the walls of Qingbei Town. They were Demon Slayers from the Yamen's Demon Extermination Agency, as well as experts from the three major martial arts schools outside the town.

Swish! Swish!

Several figures rushed forward, blocking Xu Qing's path.

"Who are you? Did you escape from inside?"

"What's the situation inside?"

"..."

The gazes of three Gold-ranked Demon Slayers fell upon Xu Qing. After sizing him up, their expressions turned solemn, and they inquired in deep voices.

"I am Lü Dongbin."

Xu Qing replied.

"Lü Dongbin."

"It's you."

"The mysterious sword techniques expert who became quite famous about half a year ago?"

"Why are you here?"

The three Gold-ranked Demon Slayers asked again.

"Instead of wasting time asking me, you'd be better off hurrying over there. That way, you might be able to save more people."

Xu Qing's expression was calm.

After all.

The disaster that suddenly occurred tonight had led to all patrol teams being besieged by those Ghastly Corpses. Coupled with being trapped in this formation, their chances of survival were slim.

"You..."

The complexions of the three Gold-ranked Demon Slayers darkened.

However.

Xu Qing paid them no mind and left directly. The three Gold-ranked Demon Slayers did not stop him. After glancing at Xu Qing's retreating back, they quickly rushed towards the gathering place of the refugees and disaster victims.

"Hoo..."

Xu Qing took a deep breath and quickened his pace, no longer paying attention to matters outside the city. He quickly returned to the city. With his strength, he directly leaped onto the city wall.

"Stop!"

"..."

Around him.

Many people came forward, intending to stop Xu Qing.

But.

Xu Qing was very fast, and since the top experts of Qingbei Town had not appeared, no one could stop him. Xu Qing used the Serpent Evasion Technique, weaving nimbly through the city, and soon lost everyone.

In a flash.

Half an hour later.

Xu Qing had returned to his residence.

"I'm back."

Xu Qing breathed a sigh of relief. He took off the evil ghost mask, his expression slightly relaxed, and entered the bedroom, falling into deep thought.

At this moment.

Xu Qing was still recalling the changes outside the city.

"I hope the top experts of Qingbei Town can hold on."

Xu Qing thought to himself.

Clearly.

Xu Qing had no intention of getting involved anymore. He had already escaped from the center of the storm and naturally would not return to it.

As the saying goes.

When the sky falls, the tall ones will bear it. Xu Qing was not a tall one yet, and even if the sky of Qingbei Town fell, it was not his turn to bear it.

The scene shifted.

Outside the city.

The gathering place of the refugees and disaster victims.

At this very moment.

The formation had completely taken shape.

Around.

The Yamen of Qingbei Town had mobilized most of the forces from the Demon Extermination Agency and the Yamen Agency. The three major martial arts schools outside the city had also dispatched their forces.

Furthermore.

The three major families within the inner city had also sent out their strong experts.

Finally.

Led by the Chief Commander of the Demon Extermination Agency, Bu Wuyun, and the Chief Commander of the Yamen Agency, Wei Wohe, everyone charged into the great formation, erupting into a fierce battle.

This battle continued until the early hours of the next day and ended before the sun rose. The Qingbei Town side emerged victorious, eliminating all the Ghastly Corpses within the formation.

After all.

Xu Qing had previously encountered Gray Mist Evil and muscle little giants. As the battle intensified, the Ghastly Corpses consumed more and more corpses and flesh, giving rise to even more terrifying existences.

Fortunately.

Bu Wuyun and Wei Wohe paid a considerable price, suffering many casualties, but they ultimately achieved victory, eliminating all the monsters and destroying the formation.

Outside the city.

In the middle of the battlefield.

"It's over..."

Bu Wuyun, covered in blood, stood atop a nine-meter-tall corpse. He glanced back and saw that less than half of the people were still alive.

"Cough cough..."

Wei Wohe coughed up blood. He was injured, his left arm broken, and he slumped to the ground. "Don't let me find out who's responsible. I'll skin and dismember the mastermind."

"Let's go."

Half an hour later.

Bu Wuyun and Wei Wohe began their return journey, leaving some men behind to clean up the battlefield and process the corpses, all of which needed to be burned.

Soon.

News of the great battle's victory spread back. The citizens in the city breathed a collective sigh of relief. Xu Qing learned of it the next morning after waking up.

"As long as we won."

Xu Qing shrugged his shoulders, feeling relieved himself. However, he felt that this matter wasn't that simple. "Although I don't know who the mastermind is, they made such a huge commotion. It's impossible for it to end just like this."