Chapter 7: Demons
Zhang Meng is waiting; since that monster has appeared once, it is bound to appear a second time
Upon further examination, aside from some residual demonic aura, there were no other traces. Moreover, this demonic aura was quite faint. According to Zhang Meng's speculation, the strength of this demon was not very formidable
The moon slowly rose, illuminating the earth. The moonlight flowed like water, cascading downwards. In the back mountains, only a few insects occasionally made sounds, while a gentle breeze passed through, causing the trees to rustle.
When seeking to transfer one's soul, it is unlikely that everyone will be as fortunate as oneself in finding a vessel with excellent innate qualities. It is not surprising that some demons and monsters may seek animal bodies for their soul transfer, as many of these beings originally take the form of certain animals and have only transformed into human form after arduous cultivation.
A faint sound of slow wriggling came from the right, causing Zhang Meng to be startled, and he further restrained his presence
Having completed all of this, Zhang Meng jumped to the side, waiting for the outcome
Sunlight belongs to the yang, while moonlight belongs to the yin. For demons and all living beings, moonlight is the best nourishment
Zhang Meng and the books do not understand the methods of demon cultivation, but he also knows that what the giant snake is doing now should be absorbing the essence of moonlight for its cultivation
With the aid of the moonlight, Zhang Meng finally discerned the appearance of the visitor; it was indeed a gigantic snake, entirely black in color, with a massive triangular head, continuously flicking its tongue. As it swayed its body, it slowly slithered toward this direction. The two emerald-green lanterns were unmistakably the snake's eyes
As for the divine consciousness within this physical body, Zhang Meng has also made a rough inference that it should be the case that a certain demon has devoured the true divine consciousness of the great serpent, forcefully occupying this furnace for its own use. Otherwise, relying solely on the intelligence of a snake, it would be impossible for it to be so vigilant
Very good, very wonderful. Zhang Meng only took a glance and could conclude that this snake's physical body had at least cultivated for over a hundred years.
At that moment, Zhang Meng moved, pouring a large basin of black dog blood that he held in his arms directly onto the snake's head
An uncontrollable thought surged forth, and Zhang Meng turned and left the back mountain
As expected, after the giant snake arrived at this empty and desolate location, it turned its triangular head to look around. After confirming that it was safe, it coiled its body into a circle, raised its head high, facing the moon in the sky, and remained motionless.
Zhang Meng remained still, watching intently, his senses completely dulled, leaving only his spiritual awareness. This was not the optimal moment to strike; although the giant snake was not particularly strong, he himself was also in a half-baked state. In a life-and-death struggle, the outcome was uncertain, so he needed to wait for the right opportunity
The body of the snake, measuring over ten meters in length, continuously writhes, and the speed of its tongue flicking in and out increases. The large snake appears to be in extreme pain
Slowly, the night deepened, and the noise within the school subsided into tranquility. The lights in the dormitories were turned off, and the students, having been busy all day, had also subdued their energy, sinking into slumber. However, Zhang Meng remained quietly hidden in that tree, motionless, with only his bright, vigilant eyes occasionally scanning the surroundings to check for any movement.
This truly is an excellent furnace, especially for demons that take the serpent as their true form, as it has granted them over one hundred years of physical cultivation. Even if the great serpent itself has not cultivated well, it is still far better than starting over from scratch as a demon.
Zhang Meng did not take action; instead, he held onto the bundle and ran around the giant snake, scattering the remaining realgar powder all around to prevent the opponent from escaping
Do not think that black dog blood is only effective against ghosts; black dog blood, rich in yang energy, possesses formidable destructive power against any malevolent entity. Moreover, this is specifically selected blood from a robust male dog by Zhang Meng.
The giant serpent struggled in agony. Although it had made some progress in its cultivation, it found itself helpless in the face of its natural enemy. The yang energy from the black dog blood rapidly invaded its body, corroding the cold, yin energy it had cultivated. Moreover, the realgar, which the serpent feared the most, was now covering its entire body, causing it to panic.
On this day, he did not practice swordsmanship; instead, he wandered around the general market and the herbal medicine market for a few rounds. In the evening, taking advantage of the fading light, he arrived early at the back mountain, hiding in a large tree, holding his breath and remaining silent
Upon arriving at the back mountain, Zhang Meng wandered around for a while. Finally, he stopped by a patch of grass that was bent down to the ground, bending over as if lost in thought
The target of the giant serpent seemed to be the place where Zhang Meng usually practiced his swordsmanship. This area had been cleared of weeds by Zhang Meng, making it quite spacious. Next to it, a large tree served as Zhang Meng's hiding spot.
A large basin of black dog blood poured down from the sky, and before it could drench the giant snake, Zhang Meng had already jumped down from the tree with his sword in hand. He rolled on the ground and swiftly tore open another layer of wrapped bundle, scattering a large handful of realgar powder all over the giant snake. At the same time, the black dog blood also fell down.
A faint aura of the supernatural! There are indeed traces left behind by the presence of a creature.
With a hissing sound, where the black dog blood was poured, a wisp of green smoke rose up. The giant snake writhed in agony on the ground, its massive body causing the nearby pine trees to topple in disarray.
When I practiced swordsmanship here yesterday, there were no traces at all. Could it be that this monster only arrived last night
Finally, it has arrived! Accompanied by a faint aura of enchantment, two emerald green lanterns slowly came into Zhang Meng's line of sight from that direction
According to Zhang Meng's inference, that large snake should indeed be from www.hetushu.com. As for whether it has achieved self-cultivation or has been forcibly possessed by a demon, that is beyond Zhang Meng's knowledge
Since the appearance of the giant serpent, a faint smell of blood seems to pervade the air around here
The giant snake was very alert, moving extremely slowly. Almost every short distance it traveled, it had to stop and sense its surroundings.
It has been over two months since the destruction of the Ten Thousand Sword Formation. Zhang Meng has already undergone a rebirth, occupying this physical vessel as a furnace. It is not impossible to say that those demons and monsters have re-emerged.
Such a great commotion had long since awakened the giant serpent; by the time it had just roused from its meditation, two formidable adversaries had already enveloped its entire body
Zhang Meng has finally taken action
Zhang Meng felt it necessary to personally inspect the situation
Regardless of the circumstances, it cannot be like itself, residing in a place where humans gather, practicing in peace. It must take advantage of moments when it is unnoticed to find a secluded location in order to continue its cultivation. The back mountain, then, is an excellent site for such practice.
Half an hour has passed, an hour has passed, and the giant snake remains motionless, as if it has entered a mysterious state of meditation.