Chapter 10, none are simple
Zhao Xinghua's complexion suddenly changed, and he hurriedly knelt down, crying out for mercy: "Please don't kill me! I was also forced into this situation!"
Gu Cheng glanced towards the direction of the Xiao family's team, tugged at the corner of his mouth, and walked straight along the main road leading to Donglin County
At that moment, Gu Cheng stood still for a moment, taken aback
Zhao Xinghua was suddenly engulfed by the golden radiance, letting out a terrible scream as the dark energy surrounding his body dissipated, leaving him utterly disoriented and lost.
Moreover, the feedback received by Gu Cheng was not an enhancement of his physical strength, but rather a subtle trace of dark energy, which lingered within Gu Cheng's meridians
After killing the wraith, Gu Cheng could also feel that the black jade space had absorbed a trace of the wraith's power, making the space slightly larger, though it was almost imperceptible
Although Jiang Hanlin was somewhat at a disadvantage when facing that fierce tiger before, the strength of these wandering corpses is far inferior to that of the tiger, and they can still hold their ground
Watching the figures of this senior brother and sister disappear at the end of the official road, Gu Cheng couldn't help but shake his head
Seizing the opportunity, Gu Cheng plunged directly into the mass of corpses, wielding his longsword. Although the elegance of his swordplay was far from the resplendent cold light of Jiang Hanlin's sword, each thrust was delivered from the most suitable angle, severing the heads of the drifting corpses.
This old man can control dozens of wandering corpses, yet he himself is incredibly fragile, unable to even put up a fight when approached closely
Upon seeing Gu Cheng's black, stiff arm, the old man was instantly filled with shock.
Glancing at the wandering corpses behind, should these be considered ghosts or monsters? Regardless of what they are, if I kill them, the Black Jade Space should also grow a portion, right
Gu Cheng addressed Jiang Hanlin and Han Jingjing, saying: "Both of you are martial artists as well. As you can see, if we do not eliminate all these wandering corpses, none of us will be able to leave today"
Jiang Hanlin, however, was somewhat reluctant and even a bit envious
Beside the official road at the foot of the desolate mountain, after a night of fierce battle, everyone descended the mountain overnight and finally arrived at the official road, preparing to part ways
These powers were brought into the Black Jade Space, with a portion remaining within it, while another portion feedback into Gu Cheng's body, unexpectedly causing a surge of heat within him. He could distinctly feel that the meridians of his physical body had become somewhat stronger, even greater than the progress he would have made from a month of cultivating the Martial Canon.
Han Jingjing retorted, "Then why did you so easily believe the words of that ghost just now"
Because at the moment he killed the fierce tiger, a faint black light unexpectedly emerged from the jade pendant, as if something had been taken from the body of the fierce tiger, resembling a kind of ethereal power
Upon seeing that something was amiss, Zhao Xinghua immediately wanted to flee
He just killed several wandering corpses, but the power he gained was very little, almost comparable to that of a wraith
Get to work
However, the golden seal of Gu Cheng has already descended, and a faint golden light unexpectedly radiates from his hand. Although it is very subtle, it is quite evident in the night.
Moreover, Gu Cheng has confirmed that the power of the Black Jade Space can only be obtained when slaying demons and ghosts, and not when killing humans
If you trust me, then help me protect the law, allowing me to charge into the horde of wandering corpses and identify the person manipulating them from behind
Last night in that mountain temple, including Gu Cheng, none of them were simple existences; only this pair of senior brother and sister were the most innocent. Perhaps even now, they have not realized that something is amiss
At that moment, Gu Cheng had already retracted his black, stiff arm. He stepped forward, and with a single stroke of his sword, blood splattered as a head soared into the air.
Just as she was about to cheer, she saw Gu Cheng silently chopping off the heads of the wandering corpses, looking like a psychopathic killer.
The power of this fierce tiger is immense; when faced with it, the technique of the swift sword can only lead to the same outcome as that of Jiang Hanlin
Alright, I promise, isn't that sufficient
At the same time, Jiang Hanlin and Han Jingjing stood guard on either side of Gu Cheng, their long swords gleaming with a cold light as they attacked the wandering corpses
Feeling a strong wind coming from behind, the fierce tiger immediately redirected its target and pounced towards Gu Cheng
Recalling the Golden Light Seal recorded in the Xuangang Taoist arts, Gu Cheng, feeling somewhat unaccustomed, dipped his fingers into the tiger's blood he had previously used, drawing a talisman on the back of his hand while simultaneously forming a seal with one hand
At this moment, on the other side of the official road, the young lady of the Xiao family suddenly got out of the carriage with a blank expression and abruptly slapped the old steward
Once again summoning the Black Zombie Arm, with the second invocation, a wave of intense pain surged through Gu Cheng's mind
At this moment, the fierce tiger had grown somewhat impatient, suddenly opening its massive jaws to bite at Gu Cheng, while its tail lashed towards Gu Cheng like a steel whip
The commander of the guards cupped his hands towards Gu Cheng and said, "Then I will trouble you, Mr. Gu."
If there are any more unexpected events in the upcoming itinerary, you may as well ignite your inner fire and self-immolate in martyrdom
The tail is its weapon, yet it is also its most vulnerable spot, and it cannot confront blades head-on
Jiang Hanlin gently tugged at Han Jingjing and whispered, "Junior sister, one can know a person's face but not their heart. When navigating the martial world, one must be extremely cautious and cannot trust anyone."
The young lady of the Xiao family gave a slight bow to Gu Cheng and said, "Thank you very much for your rescue, Young Master Gu. I will remember this kindness in my heart. When you come to the capital, the Xiao family will surely express our gratitude in a significant way"
They didn't even see what was going on, how did the fierce tiger of the spirit creature end up being disemboweled? Which family's wandering swordsman is this formidable?
Gu Cheng nodded and said to the captain of the guards, "You all, assist us from a distance with your bows and arrows, and do not let too many wandering corpses surround us."
He was previously concerned that the Black Jade Space was full and could no longer devour other ghostly entities, which would leave him with one less trump card in the future
Gu Cheng operates under the principle that even the smallest mosquito is still meat, harvesting the power within these wandering corpses, yet to others, it appears so bizarre and horrifying
Gu Cheng said lightly: "You are liberated, so you can report to the underworld now? I am very curious, when a person dies and becomes a ghost, what does a ghost become after it dies? Does the soul scatter?"
In the past, the junior sister could only look at him like this
However, the power is indeed astonishing; the sharpness of the zombie claws of the black zombie arm is not to be mentioned, and the explosive force in that instant is simply remarkable, easily capable of overturning a several hundred-pound tiger
Gu Cheng was too lazy to waste words with such a hypocrite, but what weapon is used to kill a person, and what is used to kill a ghost
Gu Cheng smiled and said, "I remember, you two take care."
As Han Jingjing first entered the world, witnessing Gu Cheng's decisive and swift elimination of the fierce tiger, her eyes sparkled with admiration.
I just want to be free, what is wrong with that? Anyone who becomes like me would make the same choice!
This left Gu Cheng slightly taken aback; the power derived from killing ghosts and that from killing demons was unexpectedly different
As Gu Cheng's voice fell, several guards immediately ceased to be stingy with their bows and arrows, wildly shooting at the wandering corpses
Xiangxi Wujia! Hold on! I am ... ...
Hurry up! I can't hold on any longer
The gap in strength is still too great, yet Gu Cheng remains completely unperturbed, parrying the fierce claws of the tiger with each sword strike, seemingly perilous.
This is the world of martial arts she has always dreamed of, though it is strange and perilous, it is filled with unknown excitement
Jiang Hanlin hesitated a bit, but Han Jingjing immediately picked up her sword and said: "I am willing to fight alongside you, Brother Gu!"
Jiang Hanlin was shouting
Gu Cheng had always been on guard against this move. Upon seeing it, he suddenly rolled over, but instead of evading, he actually rolled towards the embrace of the fierce tiger
At the moment when the fierce tiger pounced on Jiang Hanlin, Gu Cheng was already holding a long sword with both hands, directly slashing towards the tiger's tail
Brother Gu, thank you very much for saving my senior brother's life this time
The eighth level of monsters has already developed intelligence, capable of thought, possessing some subtle supernatural abilities, and can be referred to as spirits; however, at its core, it remains the body of a beast
In the next moment, Gu Cheng immediately retracted the black zombie arm
Han Jingjing turned her head and looked seriously at Jiang Hanlin: "Senior brother, do you want us all to die here?"
There is the lightness of a swift sword, as well as the weightiness of a heavy sword
After the Xiao family's group left, Han Jingjing also came over to bid farewell to Gu Cheng
The black zombie's arm swept across, and the immense force instantly sent all the surrounding wandering corpses flying, revealing a figure behind them
Seeing Gu Cheng demonstrate his strength, he even changed his form of address directly
Most importantly, the portion of power that remained within the black jade space actually caused the jade pendant space to expand slightly. Although it was only a slight increase, it alleviated the feeling of fullness within the black jade space, which instantly filled Gu Cheng with immense joy
Jiang Hanlin : `` ... ... ''
The method of dealing with different opponents using the Breaking Law Sword is also different
Waste! You can't even handle such a trivial matter, almost forcing us to lift the restrictions
According to the classification of spirits, this wraith is almost a low-level ninth-grade ghost, possessing no offensive capabilities other than the ability to confuse people
The fierce tiger before us clearly belongs to the category of the Eight Extremes Demons, capable of commanding ghostly apparitions, possessing a degree of intelligence, yet still remains a man-eating beast
He was a small old man dressed in a gray linen robe, with a stooped figure, a pale complexion, and a gloomy expression.
Alas, my junior sister has grown up, making it difficult to take care of her
You scholars always seem to find so many excuses for yourselves, never fully embracing the bad.
The tiger's claw struck against the long sword, and Gu Cheng immediately felt a tremendous force surge towards him, causing him to retreat step by step
At this moment, Jiang Hanlin could no longer feel proud in front of Gu Cheng, but he still patted his chest and said: "Brother Gu, I will remember this favor. We are heading to Jiangbei to make our mark. If you have the opportunity to come to Donglin County, mentioning the name of my Qingyuan Sword Sect will definitely be effective"
There is not a trace of superfluous swordsmanship; the exquisitely simple sword technique employed by Gu Cheng unfolds, initially somewhat awkward, gradually becoming agile and natural.
At that moment, Gu Cheng immediately summoned the black zombie arm from the black jade space. The thick black zombie arm, equipped with sharp claws, effortlessly pierced into the body of the hanging-eyed fierce tiger. Suddenly lifting it upwards, it instantly overturned the hanging-eyed fierce tiger, causing blood and internal organs to rain down from mid-air
At that moment, the person controlling the wandering corpses sensed that something was amiss and immediately commanded the large group of wandering corpses to converge towards the three individuals
According to the records of the Xuan Gang Daoist arts, creatures of the ninth level are essentially ordinary beasts, yet they passively absorb and emit the essence of the sun and moon, possessing the potential to become妖物.
During his first murder, Gu Cheng felt a degree of tension and discomfort, but this time he was completely devoid of such feelings
At that moment, the ghost Zhao Xinghua, upon witnessing the tiger being killed, not only felt no fear but was instead filled with immense joy, murmuring to himself: "Finally liberated! At last liberated!"
It is not because he is afraid of being seen by others, but rather because this thing consumes too much mental energy
Since you have already acted as an accomplice to the tiger, why be so hypocritical?
Gu Cheng is not much better off; no matter how exquisite the Broken Law Sword is, it is still just a single sword, yet it is surrounded by a dense mass of wandering corpses
... ...
Jiang Hanlin and Han Jingjing both widened their eyes, displaying an expression of disbelief.
Jiang Hanlin sat on the ground, drenched in sweat, while Han Jingjing wore an expression of excitement.
If I do not help that fierce tiger to kill, I will forever become a ghost and suffer endless torment
Gu Cheng nodded and said: "Miss Xiao need not be so polite, that was merely self-rescue."
However, it now appears that this black jade space is capable of growth; after killing the demon, it can absorb its power to grow, and a portion of that power will also be reflected back onto itself
At this moment, with the death of the old man, those wandering corpses also came to a halt
Gu Cheng gently shook his head: "If you were more straightforward, you would indeed be a real man"
The wandering corpses came from all directions, and his swordsmanship had become somewhat chaotic