Imperial Cultivation

Chapter 1124: Chapter 1120: Sneak Attack

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Without the skills, I dare not continue forward, ...but because of this, I also dare not continue forward.”

Qi Qingmei said, ”To be honest, knowing all this, we dared not come to clear them out alone either.”

Originally, we thought that the actions of the Heavenly Sword Sect’s experts had already uncovered the details of Qinglian Sea.

Although there are Great Demons, they are few; otherwise, the experts of the Heavenly Sword Sect would have been destroyed before assistance arrived.

Unexpectedly, there are so many Great Demons; looking at the map marked by Chu Zhiyuan, within a hundred-mile radius, there are actually four Great Demons.

And two Giant Demons.

This is too strong for any of the Four Great Sects, equivalent to a pit of fire.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Advance a hundred miles first, and then we’ll see... this can be accounted for to the sect, right?”

Qi Qingmei said, ”Even if we retreat directly, the Palace Master will not blame us.”

”Is the Palace Master really so understanding?”

”Life comes first, everything else is secondary. This is the rule in our palace.”

Chu Zhiyuan paused in silence, shaking his head and sighing, ”Guanghan Palace indeed acts differently.”

Doing so is equivalent to being afraid of death.

Especially within the sect, acting like this often leads to disunity and inability to tackle tough situations.

The disciples can only win when the situation is favorable; they cannot turn the tides in adverse conditions, resulting in low combat effectiveness.

He glanced at Qi Qingmei, also understanding why Guanghan Palace has such a rule.

The cultivation techniques of Guanghan Palace are stronger, overwhelming the other three sects of the Four Sects, so the disciples do not need to turn the tides, only to save their lives, they will eventually have the upper hand.

The two of them galloped along while speaking softly.

Chu Zhiyuan pointed out where there were Great Demons, what kind they were, and where there were Giant Demons.

She asked in detail, her expression becoming more solemn, sensing the danger within.

As they passed by a giant wolf, her body involuntarily tensed, her jade-like hand gripping the sword hilt.

Chu Zhiyuan quickly said, ”Senior Sister, do not let the aura of the Bright Moon Divine Sword emerge.”

Qi Qingmei slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, her jade-like hand leaving the sword hilt.

Chu Zhiyuan let out a sigh of relief.

If Qi Qingmei were to activate the Bright Moon Divine Sword, it would definitely awaken this giant wolf.

It is even larger than the previous giant bear, with its weak spot under its neck, extremely difficult to ambush.

Qi Qingmei suddenly stopped, landing on a tall and straight ancient tree.

Chu Zhiyuan followed suit, stopping beside her on a branch, whispering, ”Senior Sister?”

Qi Qingmei looked toward the direction of the giant wolf, ”How about we eliminate this Giant Demon?”

Chu Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow at her.

Qi Qingmei said, ”Eliminate this giant wolf, and then eliminate the Great Demon, won’t there be no more threat within thirty to fifty miles?”

”...There will be no threat in the short term.” Chu Zhiyuan thought for a moment, carefully using Insight, and slowly said, ”But we fear we cannot eliminate this Giant Demon, the Great Demon is easier.”

Qi Qingmei said, ”Then eliminate the Great Demon first, to avoid causing trouble later.”

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, ”Then let’s give it a try.”

He turned to the right, floating forward, and three Flying Knives flew out from his sleeve.

The three Flying Knives appeared in a triangular formation, and when they reached the air, one yard away from them, they began to spread out, each searching for a direction and route, shooting into the forest.

Qi Qingmei was curious, ”Are three Flying Knives enough?”

It is easier to hit with twenty Flying Knives, only three could be easily dodged.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”The more Flying Knives, the weaker the power is shared.”

Qi Qingmei said, ”Then why not just one?”

”One is too easy to dodge.” Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Three provide mutual cover, creating illusion and reality.”

Qi Qingmei slowly nodded.

Their speed was extremely fast, even when suppressing their aura, their speed did not slow down.

Five miles passed in the blink of an eye.

Qi Qingmei’s bright eyes sparkled, concentrating to sense the surroundings, but she felt nothing.

Chu Zhiyuan also looked around, seemingly searching for something.

”Senior Sister, let’s go down first.” Chu Zhiyuan said.

Qi Qingmei agreed.

The two of them floated down to the mountainside, surrounded by dense forest.

Weeds were growing, vines intertwined, and there was no path to take, only able to use Qinggong.

The two of them stood on a piece of cyan stone outside the forest, observing their surroundings.

Constantly observing, evidently filled with unease and vigilance.

Suddenly, a ripple flashed behind them.

A wolf’s head appeared.

As if a wolf’s head emerged from the lake, then a human body followed suit.

Its palms became claws, silently grabbing at the backs of the two.

Just as its claws were about to touch the two’s clothes, Chu Zhiyuan pulled Qi Qingmei aside, narrowly avoiding it.

At the same time, a shadow of a Flying Knife flew out from the forest.

”Ah!”

The wolf-headed, human-bodied Great Demon suddenly let out an earth-shattering scream.

A yellow light had tainted its body.

Like a spark landing in oil, the yellow light swiftly spread across its body.

In the blink of an eye, it had expanded all over its figure.

It screamed as it lunged at Chu Zhiyuan and Qi Qingmei, but they dodged away.

Chu Zhiyuan and Qi Qingmei seemed to be pulled by an invisible string from behind, forming a straight line in mid-air and rapidly distancing themselves from the Great Demon.

The Great Demon, in pursuit of them, was struck by two more knives; the yellow light on its body rapidly intensified, then transformed into a golden flame rising high.

”Howl—!”

In the midst of the silver wolf’s roar, the golden flames were extinguished.

A green elixir pill fell, caught by a flying knife, and delivered to Qi Qingmei.

Qi Qingmei picked up the demon core with her jade-like hand, examining it closely: ”A green demon core, this is the first time seeing it.”

Judging from the size of this demon core, one could tell it was of mediocre cultivation.

Yet, even for a Great Demon with just mediocre cultivation, earlier it required both the Bright Moon Divine Sword and the Jade Heaven Sword together.

Now, with just the Demon Suppressing Saber, it could be vanquished, Chu Zhiyuan was indeed remarkably different.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled, ”Does Senior Sister want it?”

”Forget it, this one’s your turn.” Qi Qingmei shook her head, handing it to Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan accepted it with a smile, no longer being polite.

Last time it was given to her, this time it was his turn.

Demon cores are valuable, yet they can easily lead to falling out; even among brothers, clear accounts ensure things go by the rules.

Qi Qingmei softly asked, ”Did we alarm the Giant Demon?”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Qi Qingmei breathed a sigh of relief, ”Can we ambush it? Strike first before it awakens.”

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, ”Difficult, it has a defensive power outside, tough to ambush.”

”No chance at all?” Qi Qingmei asked.

Chu Zhiyuan contemplated, ”We can try... I’ll test it first with the Demon Suppressing Saber.”

Qi Qingmei nodded slowly.

The two floated up into the trees, swiftly gliding forward ten miles before stopping, landing atop a mountain peak.

Chu Zhiyuan pointed at the mountain, ”That Giant Wolf is inside this cave.”

Qi Qingmei nodded solemnly.

Three flying knives slipped out from Chu Zhiyuan’s sleeve, silent and graceful as they descended.

Qi Qingmei watched Chu Zhiyuan closely.

Chu Zhiyuan had already closed his eyes, manipulating the three flying knives to silently approach the cave.

The cave was a spacious White Jade Cave.

The stone walls were all cold jade, pristine white, exuding wisps of frost.

On a gigantic Cold Jade Bed, lay a massive silver wolf.

Forty meters long, ten meters high, its head drooped low, its mouth drooling, dripping onto the Cold Jade Bed, forming ice.

The surroundings of the cave were enveloped by an invisible power.

To enter the cave, the flying knives must break through this invisible barrier.

No gaps or openings to slip through, the only option was to charge in directly.

This invisible power originated from the Giant Wolf, rising and falling with its breath.

He opened his eyes, shaking his head, ”Very troublesome.”

Qi Qingmei looked at him with curiosity.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”The Demon Suppressing Saber is about to clash with this invisible power; this power seems to be set by the Giant Wolf for defense, highly compatible.”

”So there’s no other option but to burst through?” Qi Qingmei sighed.

This kind of Giant Demon must be extraordinarily cunning, no way an ambush would be easy.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”Then let’s break through, be ready to escape at any moment.”

”Be careful.” Qi Qingmei nodded slowly.

Things had come to this point; they couldn’t just retreat without doing anything.

They had to try to see if they could slay the Giant Demon.

Chu Zhiyuan steeled his resolve, disregarding any hesitation.

As the three flying knives neared the cave entrance, they suddenly accelerated, golden light flashing.

Instantly, an invisible barrier was shattered.

Three swords formed a battle formation, maximizing destructive power.

That invisible force crumbled upon contact.

As the invisible shield dissipated, the giant wolf suddenly opened its eyes, a deep green light bursting forth from its eyes, turning the surrounding cold jade into a verdant green.

It leapt up suddenly, as if supported by an invisible force, silently landing on the ground.

It shook its silver mane, lazily gazing toward the cave entrance, toward the three flying knives.