Chapter 237: One Sword Slays Ten Thousand Demonic Beasts

The demonic beast of the Inquiring Journey realm was more formidable than You Dan but inferior to Feng Hongbo.

Following a fierce clash, Feng Hongbo ultimately slayed it!

'This strategy... it's akin to taking a single hit to secure two victories.'

'Utilizing the less powerful to eradicate the mightier demonic beast, and employing the stronger to annihilate the weaker one, thereby securing triumph.'

'...'

A flurry of thoughts swirled within Jiang Chen's mind.

Regarding You Dan's demise, he refrained from intervening to prevent undue complications and to preserve his initial theories and plans.

Jiang Chen wouldn't adopt the mantle of a savior, risking his own life to preserve an unrelated individual's existence.

Moreover, when one's destiny was irrevocably set, it mattered little whether they were rescued once or twice.

If their lives weren't intertwined with Jiang Chen's, the outcome remained unaltered.

Fu Huacan and his cohort served as a vivid illustration of this principle.

In that instant, Jiang Chen's gaze shifted towards the nearby sea surface.

He spotted a figure who had already stealthily penetrated the periphery of the demonic beast horde - it was Gu Ran!

'Haha!'

'Such a multitude of demonic beasts!'

'Today, I should at least be able to advance further!'

Faced with the teeming mass of demonic beasts before him, Gu Ran's expression brimmed with exhilaration and anticipation.

Subsequently, he began oscillating between 'slaying demonic beasts' and 'masking his presence'!

Before long, Gu Ran had slaughtered over a dozen demonic beasts, accruing substantial cultivation base.

However, he was already a Heavenly Origin realm cultivator, and the cultivation base garnered from eliminating Mysterious Platform realm demonic beasts was minimal.

Moreover, he wasn't able to dispatch the Heavenly Origin realm demonic beasts with a single strike every time.

Consequently, he needed to eradicate a significant number of demonic beasts to ascend to the Inquiring Journey realm.

'Continue the onslaught, persist in slaying.'

'Soon, you will capture the attention of those supporting characters.'

Jiang Chen observed Gu Ran, who was relentlessly eliminating demonic beasts below, refraining from interfering.

Simultaneously, Gu Ran's formidable techniques, impressive feats, and awe-inspiring accomplishments had drawn the notice of numerous individuals.

"Who is that individual? He's extraordinarily powerful!"

"Indeed, how does he manage to hide himself so well? I can't discern any telltale signs at all."

"He must be using some sort of treasure or secret art, or possibly an Inquiring Journey realm magic treasure!"

"Incredible, observe him—one moment he vanishes, the next he's launching an ambush. By the time those demonic beasts react, he's already slain one and faded back into invisibility!"

"I yearn for such a secret art or treasure!"

"Absolutely, who wouldn't! With that treasure or secret art in hand, you could navigate this demonic beast tide with ease!"

"I'm green with envy!"

"..."

The cultivators, one after another, watched Gu Ran, who was consistently flickering in and out of sight, slaughtering beasts, and darting back and forth in a spectacular display.

All observed with a sense of admiration.

Subsequently, the envy and avarice of certain individuals gradually emerged!

'I hadn't anticipated that such a valuable asset would appear on my Black Wood Island!'

Feng Liu, the eldest son of the Feng Clan, narrowed his gaze, his heart brimming with greed, 'No, I must possess it!'

In his perspective, using such a potent invisibility ability to merely slay demonic beasts was sheer waste.

If it were in his possession, naturally, he would give precedence to roaming the world, embodying the quintessential 'flower' thief, indulging in his lascivious fantasies...

However, upon contemplating this, Feng Liu couldn't help but succumb to deeper envy.

He conjectured that Gu Ran must have enacted the 'flower' thief role several times over.

'Damn, he's living it up!'

Feng Liu gritted his teeth, his frosty gaze affixed on Gu Ran, desiring nothing more than to eliminate him on the spot.

Nevertheless, he was cognizant that the timing was inappropriate.

Gu Ran was engaged in slaying demonic beasts, and if Feng Liu dared to launch an attack, Feng Hongbo would be the first to retaliate!!

Thus, Feng Liu could do nothing more than maintain his intense scrutiny of Gu Ran!

'That man... harbors ill intentions!'

Gu Ran perceptively detected Feng Liu's gaze and immediately furrowed his brows.

Nonetheless, he lacked the time to contemplate it in the present, as killing demonic beasts and seizing their cultivation base took precedence.

As for everything unfolding below, Jiang Chen observed it all!

'That Feng Liu, the eldest son of the Feng Clan, soon to meet his end, has set his focus on Gu Ran!'

'It appears the saga involving Gu Ran and the Feng Clan is on the verge of commencing.'

Jiang Chen's lips curled into a subtle smile, 'If so, then it's time for me to act.'

Without delay, he swung his hand and a burst of light erupted.

Across the expansive sea, Gu Ran was still fervently 'leaping back and forth', incessantly assaulting demonic beasts.

The cultivation base he was amassing was also progressively increasing!

'It's nearly time!'

'After eliminating a few more demonic beasts, I will be able to advance to the Inquiring Journey realm!'

Gu Ran could sense the amplifying power surging within him and was immensely exhilarated.

Suddenly!

A torrent of countless sword Qi strands launched from a distance, instantaneously blanketing the entire battlefield!

These sword Qi strands were dense, their targets solely the demonic beasts!

In a flash, all the demonic beasts assailing Black Wood Island were eradicated.

Their bodies incessantly plummeted into the sea, sparking countless ripples.

[Ding! You have successfully curtailed a portion of protagonist Gu Ran's opportunities, Gu Ran's Heavenly Fate Value decreased by 500 points!]

[Ding! You have accrued 1000 Villain Value points!]

Simultaneously, as the system prompts echoed in Jiang Chen's mind.

"Hold on, what the..."

Gu Ran's eyes widened in bafflement, his expression indicating sheer bewilderment as he surveyed the ominously deserted surroundings.

A torrent of unuttered curses welled up in his throat.

He was on the verge of leveling up!

Yet, at this pivotal moment, the demonic beasts had been obliterated in a flash by someone!

Conversely, the cultivators from Black Wood Island exhibited an entirely different response.

"My goodness, all the demonic beasts have been annihilated!"

"So many demonic beasts eradicated in an instant, am I hallucinating!?"

"There's a mysterious powerhouse in action here, they must be at least at the Dao Comprehension realm!"

"Haha, we've safeguarded Black Wood Island, this is fantastic!"

"Thank you, whoever you are, mysterious powerhouse! My children won't have to face death now!"

"..."

A horde of cultivators first gazed bewildered at the eerily silent battlefield, then their expressions broke into relentless waves of joy one after the other.

Even more cultivators promptly fell to their knees, their faces streaming with tears of overwhelming emotion.

It wasn't just these battle-ready cultivators who inhabited Black Wood Island; there were also innumerable elders, women, and children!

If they failed to hold back the demonic beast tide, not only they but the entire island's populace, from the oldest to the youngest, would be consumed alive!

Now that Jiang Chen had intervened, he had essentially salvaged countless families.

Besides those low-ranking cultivators, Feng Hongbo was equally taken aback, not anticipating such a potent figure to aid Black Wood Island.

"I, Feng Hongbo, offer my respects to the esteemed senior!!"

Feng Hongbo exhibited an expression of deep respect and gratitude.

As he was unaware of Jiang Chen's whereabouts, he offered a bow in all directions.

"We offer our respects to the esteemed senior!"

The other cultivators from Black Wood Island also simultaneously bowed, communicating their gratitude.

"This demonic beast tide is unusual."

"The legendary Nether Demon Clan has surfaced!"

"Eighteen thousand miles in the southeast direction is the incursion route of the Nether Demon Clan."

"I have temporarily vanquished the Dao Palace realm powerhouse of the Nether Demon Clan. They should refrain from counterattacking in the near term, but you still need to stay vigilant. Additionally, the demonic beast tide has not been wholly eliminated, so be prepared."

Even though Nangong Wan's voice was gentle, it echoed with utmost clarity in everyone's ears.

"Yes!!"

"We shall abide by the esteemed senior's guidance!"

Feng Hongbo promptly bowed, his voice robust and authoritative.

The news of the Nether Demon left him astounded and frightened, but the information that the Nether Demon Clan's most potent powerhouse had been vanquished significantly alleviated his worry.

"We will abide by the esteemed senior's guidance!"

All the cultivators of Black Wood Island bowed together.

Furthermore, none of them anticipated that this mysterious female powerhouse had already eradicated a Dao Palace realm demon before coming to their rescue!

This revelation instantly heightened their admiration.

Meanwhile, Gu Ran sighed inwardly, 'It appears the grand battle against the demonic beasts on Black Wood Island has drawn to a close.'

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