Ji Yuan's roar was the "Severing Roar" from the Iron Punishment Battle Post, activated with his own Spiritual Qi. It had originally been a sound-based technique used by official catchers to intimidate petty evildoers and vicious criminals.
There was nothing particularly special about it—it was simply a technique for making one's voice as loud as possible. Yet when it roared from Ji Yuan's mouth, it carried the majestic force of thunder rolling across the skies.
Not only did Sound Waves surge through the river below, but many villagers who were still groggy or had only just stepped out of their homes were suddenly scared out of their wits. Those merely startled into shuddering were fortunate; some were frightened straight onto the ground.
Every dog in the village was so terrified that they fell silent for the moment.
Ji Yuan could see that the Great Serpent in the river had visibly jolted as well. Even the ripples on the river swayed violently. With that shudder, a clear but not particularly dense wave of demonic aura rose from the serpent's body—at least, it was worlds apart from Lord Lu's.
Very good, it hasn't yet grown into anything formidable!
Ji Yuan could even see a trace of panic in the Great Serpent's sweeping gaze. This settled his heart considerably. Momentum was something that ebbed and flowed—if others feared him by one part, he would naturally gain courage by three.
The merchant, who had been bewitched by beauty moments ago, was instantly jolted awake by that shout. Though he could not see through the demon's transformed body, he could see the terrifying serpentine body beneath her waist.
"Aahhh! A demon!"
A person's explosive power when struggling for his life was absolutely not to be underestimated. Taking advantage of the Great Serpent being startled by