vstars Chapter 12 Subduing Demons
Chapter 12 Subduing Demons
Chen Xuan was no stranger to the Jade-Faced Princess, also known as the Jade-Faced Fox.
In fact, they were quite familiar with each other.
Chen Xuan still remembers feeling a little regretful when he read the story of Princess Jade Face in "Journey to the West" in his previous life, where she was suddenly killed by Pigsy with a rake.
Damn it, such a stunning vixen was beaten to death just like that?
Don't waste it, eat it while it's hot!
This was because after the death of her father, the Fox King, the fox clan fell into decline. Princess Jade Face was weak in magic, but in order to protect the fox clan, she did not hesitate to give up her entire fortune to become the Bull Demon King's concubine in order to seek protection.
He even frequently provided financial assistance to Princess Iron Fan.
In the end, he met such a tragic end. Alas!
"In this life, if I want to join the Journey to the West plot and gain a foothold among the demon race, perhaps I can borrow the vast wealth of the Fox King to enhance my prestige..."
As his thoughts raced, Chen Xuan made up his mind, the abacus beads practically flying into Princess Jade Face's face.
Yes, I've got the hang of making good use of my network!
Moreover, he seemed to know why his master, Taiqing, had sent him here to run a dungeon...
"This patrolling celestial being, do you recognize me?"
Princess Jade Face was intelligent from a young age. Under the influence of the Fox King, she learned to read people's expressions and was very perceptive. She noticed something was wrong in Chen Xuan's eyes and asked him curiously.
Chen Xuan shook his head, pretending not to know.
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"Let me ask you this: since this place is within the territory of Mount Hua, why did the City God collude with a powerful demon from the deep mountains to wreak havoc on the mortal realm, while the Third Holy Mother of Mount Hua remained indifferent?"
"Heh, perhaps it's because you celestial deities protect each other? After all, not everyone is as impartial and upright as the patrolling celestial god..."
"..."
Along the way, Chen Xuan talked with Princess Jade Face, wanting to know more.
After all, he was new to the mortal realm and didn't know the inside story.
But in his memory, he was unwilling to believe that Yang Chan, the third sister of the Yang family, would be someone who abused her power for personal gain.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have been chosen by that saint to be his disciple and bestowed with the precious treasure, the Lotus Lantern.
It should be understood that only the power of benevolence and compassion can control the Lotus Lantern.
Frost fell in March, a strange snow disaster struck, and the City God colluded with a powerful demon...
There must be other hidden reasons behind this!
The north wind blew snow, making it bitterly cold. Before long, Chen Xuan followed the Jade-Faced Fox into the demon's lair deep in the snow-capped mountains.
As soon as you enter the cave, a stench hits you right in the head, making you almost want to vomit.
On the cave ceiling, dozens of lanterns made from human skin were hung densely. They were all made from the skin of raw humans and tanned. They were stretched taut, and the candlelight inside flickered, making the human skin appear waxy and translucent. The outline of the bones beneath the skin was vaguely visible. In the dim light, it was quite eerie to look at.
On both sides of the cave passage, white bones lay piled up like mountains, skulls rolled all over the ground, leg and arm bones were piled up haphazardly, and some bones were still covered with dark red flesh and blood residue. Stepping on them made a crunching sound that sent chills down one's spine.
The jade-faced fox pinched her delicate nose and clutched her skirt the whole time, leading Chen Xuan deeper into the area with unsteady steps.
Seeing this scene, Chen Xuan, who was a human in his past life and a demon in this life, had a cold face and his killing intent had been aroused!
The further in you go, the stronger the stench becomes, mixed with a hint of alcohol and blood, making you want to vomit.
At first it was narrow, but after walking several dozen steps, turning a stone bend, the view suddenly opened up before us.
What comes into view is a spacious cave.
Inside the cave was a large black stone table, behind which leaned a male demon with a strange appearance.
The monster had a long, narrow face, skin so pale it was almost sickly, and a pair of blood-red cat eyes with slightly upturned corners, exuding a lazy and violent air.
Below, a dozen or so lesser demons sat around the stone table, some drinking and playing drinking games, others beating drums to add to the merriment.
Take a closer look.
The drum was also made of human skin, with a white drumhead and a few strands of dry black hair hanging from the edge. When the drumsticks fell, they made a dull thud, each sound like a blow to the heart, chilling one to the bone.
What's most appalling is...
On the stone table were white jade plates, which did not contain wild game or delicacies, but rather human hearts and livers that were still slightly beating, and... scarlet eyeballs!
Blood dripped down the edge of the plate, pooling on the ground and staining the soil with a rouge-like hue.
The great demon held a drumstick in one hand and a jade wine cup in the other, the amber liquid inside swirling. He tilted his head back and took a sip, then grabbed a steaming human heart from the plate, opened his mouth and bit into it. Bright red blood dripped from the corner of his mouth onto his clothes, but he didn't care. Instead, he let out a satisfied sigh, his crimson eyes filled with a cruel smile.
"This great demon... is actually at the peak of True Immortal cultivation!? This is bad!"
"We have to go!"
Suddenly, when the Jade-Faced Fox saw the demonic aura emanating from the great demon, her pretty face turned deathly pale with fright. Without saying a word, she grabbed Chen Xuan's sleeve and pulled him outside.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, the true immortal demon slowly raised his eyes, his crimson pupils precisely locking onto the two people at the cave entrance.
The blood and foam at the corner of his mouth were still wet as he grinned, revealing two rows of sharp fangs, and laughed in a strange voice: "Heh, where did these two little rats come from, daring to trespass into my cave! Since you're here, then stay here!! Hehehe—"
"Ouch!"...
In an instant, the dim cave was filled with howls and wailing, like the roars of a cat with its fur standing on end.
Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen small demons sprang out, baring their teeth and brandishing their claws, each with a ferocious expression, and pounced straight at Chen Xuan and his companion.
The jade-faced fox was terrified, her face turning pale. She turned to flee, but in her haste, she managed to warn him, "Don't be reckless; you're no match for him..."
"Click—"
Before he finished speaking, Chen Xuan raised his hand and unleashed a palm strike of lightning.
Golden lightning gathered in his palm, crackling and popping, and the lightning spread like a net, instantly enveloping the group of lesser demons.
In an instant, the lightning was as bright as day, accompanied by bursts of mournful screams.
In the blink of an eye, those lesser demons were blasted into dust by the lightning, leaving not even a trace of bone behind.
"court death!"
Chen Xuan's actions thoroughly enraged the True Immortal Demon. With a furious shout, it transformed into a ten-foot-tall cat, leaping into the air with its sharp claws, imbued with the demonic energy of a peak True Immortal, tearing through the air with a whooshing sound.
It suddenly lunged at Chen Xuan with a vicious grab!
A strong wind rushed towards him, but Chen Xuan did not retreat but advanced instead, chanting incantations as golden light suddenly surged around him.
It was none other than the Taoist supernatural power for exorcising evil spirits and subduing demons—the Taiyi Golden Light Mantra!
With a low shout, a dazzling golden light burst forth from Chen Xuan's body. The golden light was holy and majestic, carrying the awe-inspiring power of heaven, and instantly filled the entire cave.
The human skin lantern sizzled under the golden light, then turned to ashes in an instant, and the human flesh and entrails on the table were also reduced to dust.
stare!
The cat demon's eyes widened in horror, utterly terrified, clearly caught off guard.
How could someone who is merely a junior who has just achieved True Immortal status, possess such profound magical power, have cultivated to such formidable strength?!
Terrified, the demon cat tried to dodge, but was firmly locked onto by the golden light. Its mournful roar echoed throughout the cave. Its demonic aura, which was at the peak of the True Immortal realm, was like ice and snow meeting the sun, melting away in an instant before the golden light.
In the blink of an eye, the cat demon's body was pierced by the golden light. It screamed and fell in front of Chen Xuan, barely alive.
"this……"
Inside the cave, silence instantly returned, broken only by the sound of the black stone table collapsing.
The jade-faced fox stood frozen in place, her beautiful eyes wide as she stared at the scene before her, her mouth slightly agape, unable to utter a single word for a long while.
This man...
So strong!