Hu Qing didn’t seem to change much; he knew he was no match for the other party. Although his face flushed slightly, he was relieved that everyone around was on his side, so he didn’t mind being seen.
“I didn’t expect Senior Brother Lin’s strength to be so formidable. I hope you can look after me during our descent into the Abyssal Demon Cave,” said Hu Qing, bowing respectfully.
Although defeated, Hu Qing felt this descent into the Abyssal Demon Cave might actually be an opportunity.
The stronger the teammates, the safer everyone would be.
Bing Linxing and Ru Wanshu also acknowledged Lin Fan as a true powerhouse.
“We’ll meet tomorrow. For now, I’ll take my leave,” said Hu Qing.
After Hu Qing and his group departed, Lin Fan also prepared to return. Bowing to Su Hongchen, he headed back to the Holy Demon Peak.
The next day.
Everyone gathered and set off together.
After several days of travel, they finally reached their destination.
Floating in empty space, Lin Fan gazed at the boundless abyss below and couldn’t help but marvel.
This cave resembled a black hole—bottomless and impossible to see clearly. It was eerily silent and terrifying.
“This is the Abyssal Demon Cave. The creatures inside are Earth Demons who love to devour our essence and blood. Once we enter, I hope everyone can unite and absolutely avoid acting alone,” Hu Qing warned.
“Also, be cautious of disciples from other sects. The most dangerous threat here isn’t the Earth Demons, but those from rival sects.”
…
Lin Fan listened carefully and gradually understood the situation.
Then, everyone transformed into streaks of light and dove directly into the Abyssal Demon Cave.
The moment they entered, darkness enveloped them, pitch-black and impenetrable. Even with their Ancient Realm strength, their vision was completely obscured. They could only rely on their spiritual senses to perceive their surroundings.
“Be careful not to inhale this turbid demonic energy. It’s filled with impurities and the lingering resentment of countless fallen cultivators.”
Lin Fan secretly absorbed a small amount.
The murky demonic energy surged into Lin Fan’s body, transforming into countless demonic figures roaring in fury. But in the blink of an eye, the system suppressed them, converting them into the purest experience.
This turbid demonic energy was similar to spiritual energy, just unsuitable for their cultivation.
Before long, everyone landed on solid ground.
The soil here was pitch-black and extremely hard. In the void above, a blood-red moon illuminated the Abyssal Demon Cave.
Geysers of earthfire erupted, spewing roaring flames that raised the temperature significantly.
“Stay alert, everyone. We’re moving deeper,” Hu Qing warned.
For now, there were no abnormalities around. Hu Qing seemed very familiar with this place and led Lin Fan and the others straight inside.
No one knew how much time had passed.
Lin Fan and the others finally stopped.
“Be careful. There’s a group of Earth Demons ahead,” Hu Qing warned.
Lin Fan focused his gaze. The Earth Demons ahead looked no different from humans, but their bodies were pitch-black, covered in distinct scales that reflected a cold gleam under the blood moonlight.
One Earth Demon tore apart a disciple from an unknown sect and drank his blood.
“This is a disciple from the Huayue Sect,” Su Hongchen whispered. “I once visited that sect. It’s a smaller sect, and it’s a pity their disciples have all perished here.”
Lin Fan observed that most of the Earth Demons were at the Divine Heaven realm, with a few reaching the Supreme Sovereign realm.
Roar!
Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed.
Among the Earth Demons, one suddenly roared furiously.
Its pitch-black body rapidly expanded as surrounding blood qi gathered toward it.
“That Earth Demon is the leader. It seems like it’s attempting to ascend,” Ru Wanshu observed.
“Should we attack now? Once it ascends, it’ll reach the peak of the Ancient Realm. Its core would be quite valuable,” Bing Linxing suggested.
“Alright, let’s go,” Hu Qing scanned the surroundings and noticed no other Earth Demon groups nearby.
“Attack!”
Whoosh!
Everyone sprang into action, rushing toward the Earth Demons.
“Despicable living beings! Daring to ambush me during my breakthrough! Devour them!” the leader roared. The Earth Demons surged toward Lin Fan and his group like a tidal wave.
Puchi!
Lin Fan paid no heed to these weaklings. Even killing them brought minimal experience gain.
With a mere flick of his finger, it was like slicing through chickens—he effortlessly slaughtered all the Earth Demons.
Even the Earth Demons at the Zhi Zun realm were still insignificant before Lin Fan.
“Haha! We hit the jackpot! Didn’t expect all these weaklings under this Earth Demon,” Hu Qing laughed loudly.
Then, roaring, his body transformed like a tiger, charging toward the ascending Earth Demon.
At that moment, Lin Fan’s brow furrowed.
“Be careful,” Lin Fan warned.
But just then, the ascending Earth Demon suddenly laughed maniacally. The ground around them exploded, and a pair of pitch-black demonic hands shot up from beneath the earth, directly aiming for Hu Qing’s chest.
And somehow, Earth Demons had appeared around Hu Qing from nowhere.
These Earth Demons were at the early and middle stages of the Ancient Realm.
Caught completely off guard.
Hu Qing’s expression changed drastically, but it was already too late.
“Haha! Living beings are indeed foolish! How many lives have I tricked with this simple ruse? Did you really think Earth Demons could be so easily slain?”
“We need your essence and blood just as you seek our cores.”
“Living being, die for my leader!” the Earth Demon leader laughed maniacally, halting its ascension as its razor-sharp demonic hands lunged toward Hu Qing.
“Hu Qing…” Su Hongchen and the others were shocked, suddenly crying out in alarm.
Lin Fan’s brow furrowed. With a slight movement of his foot, his body vanished from his spot.
“Die.”
At that moment, Lin Fan activated the Zhi Chi Tian Ya, instantly appearing before Hu Qing. With a flick of his body, a sharp sword intent formed a half-circle, slicing directly toward the Earth Demons.
Puchi!
In the blink of an eye!
The Earth Demons’ bodies instantly exploded, spraying black blood everywhere.
All of this happened in a fraction of a second.
Only after Lin Fan had slaughtered all the Earth Demons did the others finally comprehend what had happened.
“Are you alright?” Lin Fan stood there, calmly asking.
Hu Qing stared at Lin Fan in shock, unable to believe what had just occurred.
He hadn’t even seen what had happened in that moment.
By the time he regained his senses, the Earth Demons were already dead.
“Thank you,” Hu Qing’s voice trembled slightly, feeling the terrifying might of Lin Fan.
Even Su Hongchen and the others were stunned for a moment before rushing over.
“Senior Brother Lin, your strength…”
Lin Fan smiled faintly. “Everyone, stay alert. These Earth Demons are not unintelligent; they know how to lure us in.”
After killing the Earth Demon leader, Lin Fan heard the system’s notification of experience gain.
The feeling was quite pleasant.
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