funbook-pk Chapter 104 Blood Demon Bat
Chapter 104 Blood Demon Bat
After finishing her meditation on the mountaintop, Mu Zhusheng smoothed out the chaotic spiritual energy within her body, feeling the new power and insights brought by the Nascent Soul realm, her heart filled with anticipation for the future.
He got up and went down the mountain with Xu Xiaoxiao, heading back towards the Yunfu Inn.
At this moment, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the mountains and forests, casting a golden glow on their journey home.
The birds returned to their nests, chirping sweetly as if bidding them farewell.
Along the way, Xu Xiaoxiao chattered incessantly, still excited about Mu Zhusheng's successful tribulation. "Second Senior Brother, you are now a Nascent Soul cultivator. When we get back, you will definitely surprise everyone in the sect."
Mu Zhusheng listened with a smile, occasionally responding with a few words. His gaze was calm and profound, as if he were pondering something.
When we returned to the Yunfu Inn, it was already getting dark, but the inn was brightly lit.
The First Elder and the Second Elder were in the main hall, their expressions slightly solemn.
Upon seeing Mu Zhusheng and Xu Xiaoxiao return, the First Elder nodded slightly and said, "You're finally back. I told you to stay at the inn and cultivate, so why did you run off again?"
Mu Zhusheng stepped forward and briefly reported that he had obtained the alchemy manual and successfully transcended the tribulation.
Upon hearing this, the First Elder and the Second Elder showed expressions of surprise and delight. "As expected of a disciple of my Returning Heaven Sect, to have such an opportunity!" the Second Elder exclaimed.
Then, the Grand Elder's expression turned serious. "The situation in Immortal Spirit City is somewhat complicated. The City Lord is still in seclusion, and the power behind that purple-robed man has not yet been determined. There are undercurrents in the city, and if we stay here any longer, things may change."
Mu Zhusheng asked, "Elder, what should we do now?"
The First Elder pondered for a moment and said, "The Second Elder and I have discussed it. We will return to the Heavenly Sect first. The Heavenly Sect has many ancient books and secret manuals. Perhaps we can find clues about the purple-robed man's forces. It will also help you further study alchemy and consolidate your Nascent Soul realm."
That night, everyone rested at the inn, preparing for their journey home the next day.
Xu Xiaoxiao packed her luggage in the room, but felt a little reluctant to leave.
She walked to the window and looked out at the night view of Immortal City, which was brightly lit and bustling with activity.
"Although this Immortal Spirit City is full of dangers, it also has many interesting places. I really hope I will have the opportunity to come again in the future," she murmured to herself.
"Xiaoxiao, let's come back in ten years," Yuan Mengyao patted her on the back.
"Okay, let's come again next time. Maybe we can participate in the competition too," Xu Xiaoxiao said cheerfully.
The next morning, the sun shone brightly.
"Second Senior Brother, look, the market in Immortal Spirit City is still as lively as ever. I wonder if there will be any new treasures next time we come."
Mu Zhusheng followed her gaze and said, "It's not too late to come and explore again next time after we've resolved the matter of our sect."
Upon reaching the city gate, the soldiers guarding the city inspected the vehicle before allowing it to pass.
Once outside the city, Yang Qingfeng took out the sect's flying ark. This time, the First Elder and Second Elder also rode the flying ark together to prevent the disciples from encountering danger on the way.
"On the way back to the Heavenly Sect, I wonder what I will encounter," the Grand Elder murmured to himself.
After traveling for some time, the ark entered a mountain forest.
The ark flew slowly above the mountains and forests. The forests below were lush and green, with dense branches and leaves intertwined, like a green ocean. Sunlight could only filter through the layers of leaves, casting dappled shadows.
Suddenly, a sinister mist rose from the forest and quickly spread, enveloping the ark.
A putrid stench permeated the fog, making one want to vomit.
"This fog is strange, everyone be careful! Activate the defensive barrier!" the elder shouted alertly.
Mu Zhusheng and Xu Xiaoxiao also stood up, looking around warily.
Just then, a group of dark figures appeared and disappeared in the mist, rushing towards the ark with a sharp whistling sound.
As the shadowy figures drew closer, everyone realized that they were a group of demonic bats that resembled bats in appearance but were enormous in size and had eyes that emitted a ghostly red light.
“It’s Blood Demon Bats. These guys suck the spiritual power and blood essence of living beings, and they’re extremely troublesome,” the Second Elder said, frowning.
The swarm of demonic bats pounded wildly against the Ark's defensive shield, making a disturbing noise.
"We can't let them keep attacking like this, otherwise the defensive shield will be breached sooner or later," Mu Zhusheng said. He then formed hand seals and chanted incantations. A blue wave of spiritual energy shot towards the swarm of demonic bats, hitting several of them and temporarily repelling them.
However, more and more demon bats kept coming.
Xu Xiaoxiao gripped the sword tightly. "Second Senior Brother, I'm going out to meet them."
Mu Zhusheng wanted to stop her, but seeing Xu Xiaoxiao's determined eyes, she nodded and said, "Junior Sister, be careful and don't get carried away in the fight."
Xu Xiaoxiao leaped out of the ark, her sword moving with her, silver sword shadows flashing in the mist as she engaged in a fierce battle with the demonic bats.
However, there were too many demon bats. They skillfully evaded Xu Xiaoxiao's attacks and launched counterattacks from time to time, gradually overwhelming Xu Xiaoxiao.
"Junior Sister, I'm here to help you!" Mu Zhusheng also flew out, his body surging with spiritual energy, which turned into vortexes of spiritual energy that swept towards the swarm of demonic bats. Many of the demonic bats were caught in the vortexes and instantly turned into dust.
The First Elder and Second Elder maintained a defensive shield inside the ark and continuously cast spells to attack the rear of the demon bat swarm, attempting to relieve the pressure on Mu Zhusheng and Xu Xiaoxiao.
"These blood demon bats seem to be driven by something, otherwise they wouldn't be attacking us so frantically," the elder said.
Thanks to everyone's valiant resistance, the attack of the swarm of demonic bats was temporarily halted.
But at that moment, a low roar came from the mountains and forests, as if some huge monster was awakening.
"This is bad, there might be even more powerful ones behind us." The Second Elder's expression was grave.
As the roar grew closer, a gigantic, demonized black bear slowly emerged from the forest.
Its body was more than two people tall, and its whole body was shrouded in a thick black mist. Its eyes were like two burning flames.
"This is a black bear spirit corrupted by the power of the Blood Demon. Its power is extremely strong, so everyone must be careful," the elder warned loudly.
The demonized black bear raised its massive paw and swung it fiercely at the Ark. A beam of black spiritual energy shot out, striking the defensive shield and causing the Ark to shake violently.
"This won't do; we need to find a way to take the initiative," Mu Zhusheng said.
"I'll distract it, Second Brother, you guys find an opportunity to attack its vitals," Xu Xiaoxiao shouted, then unleashed a rapid sword technique and charged towards the demonized black bear.
“I’m going too,” Yuan Mengyao said, cracking her long whip.
The demonized black bear was attracted by Xu Xiaoxiao and turned to pounce on her.
Xu Xiaoxiao nimbly dodged the black bear's attacks, her figure weaving through the trees.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Mu Zhusheng flew into the air, quickly forming hand seals and gathering all her spiritual power. "Spirit Flame Break!" A blazing white spiritual flame shot towards the back of the demonized black bear.
The demonized black bear, in pain, let out a roar and turned to pounce on Mu Zhusheng again.
The First Elder and the Second Elder also flew out of the ark and joined Mu Zhusheng and Xu Xiaoxiao.
The four people formed a four-corner formation, surrounding the demonized black bear in the middle.
"Attack together! We can't give it a chance to breathe!" the Grand Elder shouted.
The four of them simultaneously unleashed their strongest spells, various lights intertwining as they blasted towards the demonized black bear.
Under the powerful attack, the demonized black bear finally succumbed and collapsed to the ground, turning into a cloud of black smoke and dissipating.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but the ark had also suffered some damage.
"Let's find a place to land first, repair the ark, and then continue our journey," the Second Elder said.
So they found a relatively open spot in the mountains and landed to begin repairing the ark, while remaining vigilant for any other dangers lurking around them.