"I don't know. I'm naturally very sensitive to my surroundings. Even in places I've never been before, I feel a strong sense of familiarity! You could say that within a million miles, even if I haven't been to any place, I know the routes!"
Ze Ling scratched his head.
Xie Feng nodded.
He didn't understand, but he was deeply shocked.
This must be what they call extraordinary talent!
During the flight of the Little Sword, the three remained silent. Xie Feng gazed at Ze Ling, lost in thought.
The girl was only seven years old, an age when she was still naive and inexperienced, but she was very opinionated in her words and actions, and had a maturity far beyond her years.
Moreover, she was neither human nor demon; she exuded a faint, strange aura, somewhat dreamlike, yet with a subtle, oppressive force.
Within the Origin Realm, three types of beings live: humans, demons, and Earthborn Devil Creature. Ze Ling is neither human nor demon, there is only one conclusion: she is Earthborn Devil Creature!
Kong Qiusu's book previously gave a brief account of this creature, which mainly evolved over a long period of time by the condensation of various energies from the Origin Realm.
They rival humans and demons, forming a three-way division of the world, and are the most numerous creatures in the Origin Realm...
Xie Feng was lost in thought when suddenly a gust of wind surged, and Little Sword pressed down and Fang Chong.
"Arrive!"
Ze Ling gave a reminder.
Looking down from above, there is a green sea of forest below, with its two wings protruding outwards, truly resembling a blue crane spreading its wings.
The Little Sword into the jungle, skimming the ground until it was stable, at which point everyone jumped off the sword and landed safely.
"Keep going forward, cross a mountain, and you'll reach Hidden Cloud Valley!" Ze Ling gazed ahead.
"Why stop here and not continue?" Xie Feng asked.
"There's a massive array in Hidden Cloud Valley. Within a radius of nine hundred miles, any living being that slightly disturbs it will attract patrols! I heard that a powerful figure came and occupied this place, so no one dares to approach!"
Ze Ling said very cautiously.
"An important person?"
Xie Feng raised an eyebrow, thinking of Gu Yuan.
"I don't know who occupied Hidden Cloud Valley, I've only heard they're incredibly terrifying... Anyway... let's not talk about them!! By the way, I've finished my mission, goodbye big brother and big sister! You're good people!"
Ze Ling spoke, she waved her hand.
She turned around, lifted her little skirt, and ran away.
Xie Feng watched her go.
After taking only a couple of steps, Ze Ling's eyes turned wary and her face turned icy as she backed away!
A huge crowd appeared before her!
Evil Qi filled the sky!
To be precise, they were a group of Earthborn Devil Creature with leopard-like features!
The real difference between demons and Earthborn Devil Creature lies in their aura!
Demons possess a dark and chilling aura.
Earthborn Devil Creature possess an extremely strange and terrifying Evil Qi!
Ze Ling glared at the group of Devil Creature in front of her, her small hands clenching secretly.
She was forced to retreat step by step!
Seeing this, Xie Feng's gaze darkened slightly, and he stepped forward.
Sushang followed, asking, "What's going on? Do you know them?"
Ze Ling nodded.
Sushang frowned slightly. "These guys exude Evil Qi; they're clearly not good people. How could a child like you provoke such a force?!"
"They... they are the Flame Cloud Leopards, a force in the Demon Spirit Domain, who always kidnap children to eat!"
"Two years ago, in order to seize resources, they massacred my village. Including me, they kidnapped a total of 30 children, beating and scolding them every day. They would kill and eat people when they were unhappy! I... I finally managed to escape!"
Ze Ling's eyes were filled with apprehension and utter terror!
She stared at the person opposite her, her whole body tense, her eyes red-rimmed, and her voice trembling involuntarily!
She was terrified!
Upon hearing this, Xie Feng frowned, a hint of coldness appearing in his eyes.
Opposite them, a group of creatures with burly bodies like wild beasts, and leopard heads and tails, were the Flame Cloud Leopards.
The leader was a red-eyed Flame Cloud Leopards. He stared intently at Ze Ling, his sharp teeth grinding lightly in his mouth, and he sneered:
"You little bastard, you're pretty impressive, aren't you? You've been running around for two whole years, and you never expected to run into me here!"
Ze Ling glared at him, speechless!
Xie Feng stepped forward, blocking the girl's path. Seeing this, the red-eyed man's face contorted with rage, and he demanded, "You're going to protect her?!"
Xie Feng nodded. "Not bad!"
The burly man narrowed his eyes. "Who are you?"
Xie Feng smiled and said, "If you know what's good for you, turn around and leave, and I'll be your friend; if you insist on causing trouble, then I'll be your enemy!"
"Boss, he's human!"
The henchman behind the burly man spoke up, offering a suggestion.
The burly man glared at them fiercely. "You're humans, why are you interfering in the affairs of us Earthborn Devil Creature! We don't get along!"
"You've got it wrong. I just don't get along with you, but I can still get along with her." Xie Feng looked at Ze Ling and smiled slightly.
Are you sure you want to get involved?
The burly man clenched his fist suddenly, his face contorted with rage, and with a flick of his wrist, a fireball exploded out, hurtling straight at Xie Feng!
laugh!
A sound like Sword Qi shooting out!
thump!
The red-eyed leader collapsed to the ground with a thud, blood splattering everywhere, a sword embedded between his eyebrows!
Little Sword!
The fireball was extinguished by Sushang raising his hand!
The Flame Cloud Leopards were utterly shocked!
Their leader, who could be said to be the most powerful figure in the Demon Spirit Domain, died just like that, died so hastily!
One hit, one kill!
Everyone stared at Xie Feng and his group in utter terror!
I dare not move!
I dare not speak!
Ze Ling was also shocked. To kill the leader of the Flame Cloud Leopards with a single sword strike—such strength was unheard of in her experience!
Xie Feng took a step forward, and the Flame Cloud Leopards all took a step back in unison. Xie Feng laughed and said, "Are you still going to take this girl away?"
The Flame Cloud Leopards were completely silent!
Xie Feng raised an eyebrow. "Oh, so you're not saying anything? That means you're not convinced? Looks like I was in the wrong; I need to reflect on my actions..."
The words had barely left his mouth!
The Little Sword flew out from between the leader's eyebrows. It turned its head and aimed at the one in front of the Flame Cloud Leopards, and swung the sword!
Bang!
A head flew off!
"Second brother!"
"Second brother!"
The crowd screamed and cried out in terror, terrified out of their wits.
The second-in-command of the Flame Cloud Leopards died a violent death without uttering a single word!
Xie Feng asked, "And now?"
The Flame Cloud Leopards exchanged glances, then charged at Xie Feng, ready to fight him to the death!
"That's backbone!"
Xie Feng clapped his hands and gave a thumbs-up. With a thought, he swept his Little Sword across, unleashing a terrifying Sword Qi aura that annihilated the remaining hundred or so people!
These Flame Cloud Leopards might be very strong in this region, but they were no match for Xie Feng and his group.
They're dead!
In no time at all, it came upright and moved sideways!
Ze Ling was stunned.
She stood there stunned for a long time before finally coming to her senses.
She knelt down before Xie Feng, expressing her gratitude for saving her life. The girl cried uncontrollably, showing how much hardship and suffering she had endured.
Sushang helped her up.
Xie Feng asked, "Can you tell me what happened to you?"
Ze Ling's eyes were red-rimmed. She wiped away her tears and fell into her memories.