Chapter 1, Wolf Demon

From the seventh to the ninth level, it has reached an extraordinary state. After the essence of vitality and blood solidifies, it transforms into the body of the Tiger God, unleashing a power that is simply earth-shattering

The wolf demon stared intently at the figure on the bed, still deciding to wait until its waist injury healed before suddenly darting out, making it impossible for anyone to catch up in time

Having said that, he tossed the scroll in front of the wolf demon, turned around indifferently, and slowly sat down cross-legged on the bed.

What is even more commendable is that he is grateful and remembers every little kindness shown to him. If anyone encounters danger like Zheng Shen, he will do his utmost to rescue them

Chen Jiuhai questioned, "I cannot understand how you cultivate?"

The wolf demon, fearing death, could only obediently produce a scroll.

Upon seeing this, Chen Jiu shook the cowhorn knife in his hand and threatened, "Do you want to test my skinning technique?"

Zheng Shen saw that the wolf demon had already fainted, immediately got up, picked a piece of meat from the basket, and brought it over, expressing gratitude: "A Jiu, thank you very much"

He actually wants to give the wolf demon a way out, because all of his techniques were taught to him by the fox spirit in his dreams. He has a special affinity for the demon race, and unless it is a wild and untamed demon that bites anyone it catches, he generally does not kill.

Levels one to three do not seem to be significant; the vital energy merely circulates within the body. With each breakthrough, the resulting strength can approximately double, and even upon mastery, one would only be considered a relatively powerful minor demon.

The youth kicked out like lightning, striking the wolf at the waist

Because the fox spirit repeatedly reminded me in my dreams: "Remember, remember, this is your last chance. You must not be negligent. If you fail this time, it will be an irretrievable disaster!"

In the night, the wolf demon could not help but glance towards the direction of the temple upon hearing the faint sound of footsteps

This wolf demon is somewhat lacking in intelligence, but its nature is indeed not bad

The wolf demon said with a hint of pride: "Do not underestimate this 'Tiger Demon Divine Fist.' Our ancestor cultivated to become a demon king through this technique. If one can cultivate it to the seventh level, they can unleash the power of a demon king. If one can reach the ninth level, even deities cannot withstand it"

This technique was taught to him by the fox spirit in a dream

The wolf demon had actually woken up early; it was indeed unable to move and did not dare to stir. Only when Chen Jiu turned his back to sleep did it secretly bare its teeth and grin.

Chen Jiu is indeed a good child; he gives people a sense of vitality and exceptional heroism. Moreover, his character is quite admirable; he is not only gentle and humble but also remarkably diligent.

The youth's speed was so swift that he had already caught up.

The wolf demon was truly taken aback by his appearance, nearly losing consciousness.

If the techniques taught to him by the fox spirit in his dreams are real, then are the formidable beings that chase him in those nightmares not real as well

Between breaths, the energy of the Taiyin gathers, and the originally dim moonlight is even faintly drawn into strands of silvery light, slowly merging into his body

Why should I show you the martial arts technique I have cultivated

The black wolf bit down and crushed the bones, swallowing them whole

The world of Liaozhai as depicted by Pu Gongbi, or the Ming Dynasty in other regions, in Qingzhou Prefecture, Jimo County, located in the southwest of the city walls, amidst the mountains and forests

At that moment, in the temple of the village, the deity statue on the altar suddenly seemed to come to life, its eyes turning.

The martial arts techniques are relatively superficial; the key lies in the cultivation methods.

In simple terms, this technique involves mobilizing the vital energy and blood throughout the body, accelerating its flow along a specific path, thereby enabling an instantaneous eruption of power that surpasses one's own cultivation level

The villagers, upon hearing the sound, looked and saw that behind the butcher Zheng there was indeed a black wolf as large as a calf, causing them to scatter in fear.

He carefully reviewed it once more, committing the techniques to memory, and then began his cultivation

At this moment, he is so hungry that his stomach is growling; what can he offer to the deities in sacrifice

Are hunters this formidable these days

Generally, a hunter is not this formidable; his cultivation method is not an ordinary one practiced by hunters.

He had no choice but to put on his clothes, light the oil lamp, and walk towards the temple, stepping cautiously in the dim light.

Nowadays, he has indeed become quite capable, and the monsters in the mountains and fields are no match for him

Upon seeing this, he immediately displayed a look of astonishment, as he truly did not expect that there existed such formidable martial arts techniques in this world

My father said that I cannot show it to others

As for how large it can become, it can also be controlled according to the amount of vital energy and blood. As long as there is sufficient vital energy and blood, it can grow to a frightening size

The beast's instinct told it that this fellow was not to be trifled with, and it hurriedly turned to flee into the mountains.

It turns out that this is not an ordinary martial art; the Tiger Demon Divine Fist is divided into two parts: the techniques and the fist methods.

He hurriedly dragged the wolf demon back home, directly locked it in a wooden cage in the corner, then cut the meat and cooked a pot of meat porridge together with wild vegetables and brown rice, slurping it down.

The horizon reveals the dawn, and the moonlight gradually diminishes.

As for how to attain divinity, he still does not know; he can only continuously absorb the energy of the moon to refine his body

Therefore, he must appease the deity; regardless of when the deity summons him, he must go.

Hastening several miles, I finally arrived at the fields and paths before the village

Upon seeing that this fellow seemed to run even faster than it, the black wolf was taken aback in fright

To speak frankly, he was extremely frightened inside; the deity in the temple was truly terrifying. He trembled all over even after seeing it during the day, let alone at night

Whenever he recalls this sentence, he experiences an inexplicable sense of urgency

Chen Jiuke politely declined for a while, but seeing that he could not push back any longer, he finally took the meat in one hand and quickly grabbed a wolf leg with the other, hurrying back.

The villagers who had scattered in fear saw this and hurried back, giving a thumbs up and praising A Jiu as a good child

What exactly is going on

Before long, a faint halo of white light began to emanate from his entire being, resembling a deity.

The black wolf dodged left and right, only wanting to shake off the young man

In this pitch-black night, the fierce and malevolent spirits with eyes larger than duck eggs suddenly began to spin wildly; an ordinary person who saw this would likely be scared to death

Do you think I am unaware that what follows is a martial arts technique

Hurry up and sleep, hurry up and sleep. Once my back injury improves, I will gnaw through this wooden cage and take a bite out of your kidney, so you can also experience the pain of being unable to move due to backache

Chen Jiu slowly crouched down, his face stern, and said: "What do you mean by 'king'? Speak properly, or I will skin you to pay taxes and use your flesh in exchange for rations"

He truly does not dare to be negligent; he only hopes to cultivate himself into the legendary omnipotent deity as soon as possible, so that he will no longer have to worry about nightmares coming true

Fortunately, at this time, there was no one in the divine realm

Alas, it is time to pay homage to the deities again

Is this world still allowing people to live

Chen Jiu sighed softly and said: "You may leave. Considering your difficult path of cultivation, I will grant you a chance to live. Remember, do not harm others in the future"

Lingshan Village also has its deities, however, these deities do not resemble the benevolent and kind-hearted figures described in legends. This deity stands over one zhang tall, with a body entirely covered in black hair, a face full of coarse features, glaring eyes, and a fierce and menacing appearance, enough to frighten anyone to death

However, this Tiger Demon Divine Fist also has its flaws

They did not hear the call of the divine, and naturally, they were unaware of why Wang Cheng was sneaking alone to the temple at such a late hour

In the twilight, the young man Chen Jiu had just returned and was already extremely hungry. He was about to start a fire to cook when he suddenly heard someone calling for help

He could not help but let out a sigh at the worthless and shabby items in his home

At this moment, although he is only about fifteen or sixteen years old, he has developed an astonishing strength, and his skills are remarkably exceptional, making him a match for most monsters.

It is a pity that in this day and age, it is difficult for impoverished families to survive; before he had even grown up, his parents had passed away one after another

Your Majesty, please spare my life

The twilight is deepening

At that moment, a loud gong suddenly sounded from outside: "Tomorrow is the Jingzhe, the Dragon Raises Its Head, and every household should prepare money, paper, incense, candles, and offerings to worship the deities."

Even the immortals cannot stop it

This is the call of the divine

The wolf demon was still in a state of shock, unable to believe it

Chen Jiu said irritably: "What nonsense is this? I told you to speak properly, didn't you hear? Listen carefully, show me the cultivation technique you have practiced, and I will let you go. Do you understand?"

Immediately, the muscles and tendons throughout his body began to move in rhythm with his breathing, and the surging vital energy flowed like a rolling tide, faintly resonating.

Zheng Shen was so frightened that his legs went weak, and he fell to the ground

He not only survived, but also inherited the mantle of the family hunter, becoming the only hunter in the village

This fellow actually stays up at night to absorb the energy of the moon for cultivation, and moreover, the speed at which he absorbs the energy of the moon is many times faster than his own

The beginning of the scroll is filled with strange characters, none of which he recognizes. However, he does recognize the characters in the middle, but they do not pertain to any martial arts; instead, they are a haphazard collection of descriptions. In the end, there is a section that records a martial art he can understand, but it is a demonic martial art known as the Tiger Demon Divine Fist.

Until one day, a fox spirit with so many tails that he could not count them taught him a technique called "The True Classic of the Dark Moon" in a dream, and only then did his nightmare come to an end

Chen Jiuren could not help but frown and said, "What is this beginning?"

In his childhood, he often had strange dreams, where he was either pursued by deities and ghosts or found himself in a sea of corpses and rivers of blood. It seemed as though beings from the realms of humans, ghosts, and gods were all chasing him, and he had lost count of how many times he had died.

Because Chen Jiu had not slept at all

The Tiger Demon Divine Fist is a technique that specifically utilizes vital energy and blood, while the greatest function of the "Ta Yin Scripture" is to enhance vital energy and blood; its vital energy and blood are simply abundant.

He furrowed his brow in contemplation for a moment, then expressionlessly stood up with a sharp knife in hand and slowly opened the wooden cage

The wolf demon replied without hesitation: "I am practicing the 'Tiger Demon Divine Fist' from the later chapters."

The young man let out a cold snort, leaped up, and seized the wolf's leg, forcefully swinging it down to the ground

Nevertheless, he remains as diligent as ever, not daring to be negligent in the slightest

He then extinguished the light and groped his way to the bed

The cultivation method is divided into nine levels, and with each breakthrough, the strength that is unleashed can double.

It was about to open its mouth to bite through the wooden cage and sneak away, but Chen Jiu had already finished his task and stood up, slowly approaching the wooden cage with a cowhorn dagger in hand

The technique of the Tiger Demon Divine Fist is indeed remarkable; after just a brief period of cultivation, he felt an immense surge of strength throughout his body, with his energy levels significantly greater than usual. It seemed as though each part of his body was gradually increasing in size.

Moreover, this martial art has an additional benefit: wherever the vital energy and blood flow within the body, that particular area will enlarge

He finished reading in one breath, then considered it briefly before deciding to practice

As for the wolf demon, it is already late, and he is too lazy to care about it; after all, this fellow cannot escape anyway

The wolf demon rested for a night and finally felt some strength returning to its waist

As for whether one will go mad, let's try it first and see

The wolf demon pretended not to understand

The mountain path is dark and secluded

The butcher Zheng Shen from Lingshan returned late due to certain circumstances, with meat still remaining in his cart, along with some leftover bones, when he was unexpectedly followed by a black wolf

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiuwen quickly lowered his head to take a closer look

Unknowingly, he has been cultivating for nearly a day

Immediately after, its eyes bulged, nearly causing it to faint.

Chen Jiu also slowly opened his eyes and looked in the direction of the deity

With a loud bang, the wolf demon slammed its head to the ground and fainted on the spot

Is this guy a member of the human race or the demon race? If he is human, then he cannot be trusted; humans are not good beings, and out of every ten statements they make, eleven are false. If he truly believes it, he will likely turn around and stab me with a knife.

He did not hesitate to drop the firewood he was about to stuff into the stove, rushing towards Zheng Shen outside the village like a gust of wind

Don't!

The royal court, feudal lords, prominent families, and corrupt officials exploit us at every level, and during festivals we must also offer sacrifices to the deities, as if we are not already on the brink of starvation, I will sacrifice to you, a ghost!

The wolf demon was utterly perplexed

Alas, it is too late

Zheng Shen hurried along, while the black wolf continued to follow as before

He unexpectedly sat cross-legged on the bed, facing the bright moon outside the window, and began to cultivate

Why is the deity looking for him at such a late hour

For example, the palm can become larger than a fan, and it can also block out the sun and sky

The divine eye orb spun wildly for a moment, and suddenly opened its mouth, commanding with authority: "Wang Cheng, come to the temple at once"

He opened his eyes and saw that it was already around the hour of You in the afternoon of the second day, and the sun had already set

The wolf demon, terrified to the point of having its liver and gallbladder split, said: "My lord, please don't do this. I just want to eat a piece of meat, I have no intention of harming anyone. If I wanted to harm someone, I could simply unleash the Tiger Demon Divine Fist and with one slap, I could kill them instantly."

As night falls, the villagers gradually fall asleep, and both the humans and the spirits remain still as if they were in slumber.

Day after day, he has long been accustomed to it

Monster

Is this person a god

What is wrong with this fellow? Don't humans cultivate during the day and sleep at night? Don't humans absorb the energy of the sun? We, the demon clan, are the ones who absorb the energy of the moon, alright?

The black wolf was kicked into the air, howling in agony

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The wolf demon trembled in fear and said: "No, no, my lord, wolf meat is too gamey and not tasty, no one will trade with you for it. I can help you find a wild boar, a fat and large wild boar, which is very delicious."

The wolf demon shook its head repeatedly and said, "I do not know either; it seems to be an ancient demon script, and no demon clan can understand it now."

Since he practiced this technique, it has been as if he has been reborn; his strength has increased significantly, and his mind has become increasingly sharp

There is no other way; he still has to rely on this deity to suppress the unruly villagers, such as the hunter Chen Jiu, whose skills are such that even he and several of his trusted aides cannot match him. Only the deity can keep him in check.

Zheng Shen, in fear, threw it a bone

The village chief Wang Chengzheng was holding his beautiful young wife, preparing to do something, when a sudden voice appeared by his ear, startling him into a shiver

However, he has no choice but to go; this deity has a rather bad temper. If the offerings of money, paper, and incense are insufficient, the deity will become furious and roar, as if ready to devour someone, causing people to tremble all over.

From the fourth to the sixth level, the vital energy bursts out of the body, forming the phantom of the Tiger God, which is truly terrifying. With the power of the Tiger God manifesting, one can instantly unleash the strength of a great bite. Each breakthrough does not merely double one's power, but multiplies it several times, even by a factor of ten or more.

Chen Jiu picked up the scroll and upon looking at it, could not help but frown

Chen Jiu still had some doubts and said: "What is the use of your practice of the 'Tiger Demon Divine Fist'? Is it for fighting? I haven't seen you fight much either"

There is no way around it; most of the demon race have poor intellect, and he belongs to that category of individuals with limited mental capacity

In this day and age, the number of monsters in the mountains and wilderness is increasing, and being a hunter is not a task for just anyone. If one lacks a certain level of skill, venturing into the mountains to hunt is almost tantamount to seeking death

Upon seeing this, the wolf could not help but exclaim in terror, "My lord, spare my life!"

What is all this nonsense

Why does this sound so familiar

Both his father and grandfather went into the mountains to hunt, but they never returned

He has been hunting for many years and naturally knows that wolves have a weak spot; with just one kick, he can incapacitate a wolf for at least one night

Oh, my back, ah, wuwuwuwu

This martial art is simply tailored for him, why not practice it

Is it true or not

The method of circulating vital energy and blood is remarkably mystical, drawing reference from the ancient body of the Tiger God

At this moment, he does not know how to cultivate to become a deity. Since the Tiger Demon Divine Fist can connect with the divine, why not give it a try

At the end of the scroll, there is a warning that when practicing this martial art, if the flow of vital energy and blood runs too quickly, it will surge to the forehead, causing the practitioner to become frenzied and experience a breakdown of their nerves

Zheng Shen cried out urgently: "A Jiu, save me, A Jiu, save me, there is a wolf chasing me"