Chapter 004: The Demon

Hehe... Is this your origin

The 'demon' here is not the chaotic and silly ones from Zhong Shenxiu's memory, but rather a more terrifying and more malevolent existence

This mountain is entirely pitch black, with few trees, and the bizarrely shaped rocks take on numerous terrifying forms

Zhong Shenxiu shook his head

In fact, this was originally a sacred site of the Hestienburg Kingdom. The first Hestien Count was a pioneering knight from a certain Western country. After the fall of the First Empire of Yanhan, he advanced here to seize opportunities, expand territory, and established a countship.

First and foremost, one must perform excellently and brilliantly; this is the prerequisite

It is time to showcase true skills

The special "grain bricks" provided to them by Heishan Fort are made from various steamed crop powders compressed under high pressure, reputed to be capable of killing a mountain tiger with a single blow, and even the hardest teeth can be shattered.

What is Tian Bufeng? Rest assured...

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However, in reality, this can also be understood... After all, in our Eastern lineage, when ghosts accumulate enough merit, can they not also attain divinity? Why should we discriminate against the demons and resentful spirits of the West...

Occasionally, various dangerous and repulsive monsters may emerge from the black mist

Even so, a large-scale performance may not necessarily yield any significant recognition, but it is fortunate that one can continue to accumulate experience

Moreover, that entity within him continues to exert an influence on his mind

Compared to this crisis, the disdain that the captain Tian Bufeng has towards something is completely trivial

Zhong Shenxiu pondered for a moment and secretly pulled at that ridiculous spinning top system

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Unfortunately, the Heavenly Show points are rare, and some skills require more than one Heavenly Show point to enhance in the later stages

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Another reason is that being too close to the black mist has led to continuous assaults from monsters, exhausting both the cultivators and soldiers completely

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According to the experiences of the previous world, achieving a remarkable performance is not so easily attained

Zhong Shenxiu constantly complained to herself: "They are all forcing me, forcing me to show off!"

What kind of pitfall opening is this

He pressed his forehead, and a layer of memories surfaced

This is simply unbearable to look at. I finally mustered the courage to put on a show, yet the rewards are still so meager...

Zhong Shenxiu gazed at his palm, and it seemed like an illusion; his skin appeared to be a shade paler than yesterday, as if it were gradually losing warmth, becoming cold and stiff

The reason for the downfall of the Hestian Kingdom lies not only in its relative distance from the Western nations but also in its proximity to the Second Empire of Yanhan.

The twin moons in the sky transformed into a crimson hue, before me lay a pitch-black canyon

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A dense darkness surged forth from a crevice that seemed to lead straight to the depths of the earth, as if something was stirring within it.

Zhong Shenxiu gazed at the Black Mountain, and memories began to flood his mind, evoking a sense of nostalgia

The young boy's arm trembled slightly as he climbed on the edge of the cliff

Many Western countries are indigenous to this world, with numerous small nations. In the past, there existed colossal powers that could stand against the Yan and Han empires. It is said that their customs are vastly different from those of Yan and Han, and their ethnicities also vary.

Otherwise, he wasn't a show-off in his previous life, so why does he have to meddle in everything, and why does he always play the part of a saint in front of others

However, Zhong Shenxiu did not pay attention to this; he was thinking about how he should showcase himself

Even if he were to become a murderous maniac in the next moment, Zhong Shenxiu would not be too surprised...! ... That would be strange!

Zhong Shenxiu sat quietly and began to eat the dry rations he had brought with him

Or it can be regarded as a deity standing in a higher-dimensional space

The terrifying black mist seems to be a specialty of this world, and it is said to be a product of the downfall of the First Empire of Yanhan, shrouding the borders of the Second Empire of Yanhan, making it difficult to purify, and leaving the Yanhan border fragmented.

Huang Xie, who was sitting next to me, had finished his rations and leaned over to say: "Su Jun, my contract is about to expire, and I will soon be leaving Heishan Fortress... The squad leader has intentions to target you, so you must take care..."

It is said that the first Earl of Hestingen, in pursuit of power and immortality, entered into a pact with a certain enigmatic entity, even undergoing a transformation in his own form

Because between the East and the West, not only is the distance far, but there is also a terrifying barrier—black mist

Su Daozhi was not very clear about this

The world is such that, at an unknown time, one encounters malice

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Martial arts and miscellaneous skills are the accumulation from my previous world ... However, the martial arts from the last world may not be particularly strong in this one ... I did not expect that the innate skills I created are still present; as long as there is a bit of talent, I can elevate them ... This world even allows for cultivation, so it can certainly accommodate innate qi refining ...

The reason the Kingdom of Hestienburg was able to survive for a long time was due to the sacrifices made to the evil entities in the Black Mountain

He does not even know what bizarre and fantastical appearance the Western world beyond the borders truly has

Even if it is barely boiled with boiling water, there is an extremely unbearable gritty texture in that mush.

In this world, there is a full moon of the double month every fifteen days, while the blood moon occurs at irregular intervals, ranging from three months to a year... These are all moments of its frenzied outbreak, and I may not be able to endure it. Moreover, even in daily life... it will gradually erode this body, continuously depleting my vitality...

Zhong Shenxiu pressed his chest and murmured to himself in his heart

Up to this point, he has no idea what exactly exists within his body

Zhong Shenxiu wore a face full of resentment, secretly complaining in his heart

Based on experience, a remarkable display of arrogance and a slap in the face can typically earn one a point of brilliance, but it is quite difficult; most of the time, one can only achieve between 20% to 70%...

Beside him, the dog-rong man Huang Xie stuck out his tongue and said: "There are no unfamiliar scents nearby, we can take a moment to rest here... Be careful not to approach that crevice in the canyon; it is said to be a place where the earls of past generations have sacrificed to demons, leaving behind remnants of evil and terror..."

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Data that only he can see emerges line by line

Immediately, it is also necessary to do so in a public setting with a crowd, the more people the better

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Whenever this is mentioned, it seems as if a valve has been opened in Zhong Shenxiu's mind

He knows that he is gradually dying

It seems that the more viewers there are, the better the feedback received

That strange existence ... ... is called a demon

Such monsters have increased, and every so often, a 'demonic tide' will form

Zhong Shenxiu silently complained to herself: "It's just a little bit... a tiny bit... more impressive."

Gradually becoming cold-blooded and cruel is already the mildest symptom

[Hundred Forged Martial Arts: Level Five]

Patrolling Black Mountain is by no means an easy task, as one can easily encounter the supernatural. His repeated assignments to this location are naturally targeted.