Chapter 10, The Millennium Old Demon

Its gaze is actually better than Chen Jiu's, especially at night, as it can see much farther than Chen Jiu.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiuwen instinctively loosened his grip.

There is a question I truly wish to know

This is indeed a bit troublesome

As for going back to seek the solitary vengeful spirits and malevolent ghosts, he no longer dared to do so, for in the dead of night they had only traveled about twenty to thirty miles. If the Yinsi of Jimo and the people of the Wang family from Langya were pursuing from behind, turning back would be no different from seeking death.

So many kinds

Is this a desire for mutual destruction

Moreover, you are as rigid as an iron plate; what can I do?

Chen Jiu could not help but use his divine sense to ask the Primordial Divine Cauldron a question

With a loud bang, the ghost bat was directly knocked to the ground, lying in a disheveled manner.

Upon hearing this, the wolf demon finally raised its head to take a closer look.

However, this ghost bat does indeed have a rather delicate appearance

My goodness, so much!

The Primordial Divine Cauldron murmured, "I have indeed heard the girl Qian mention this in conversation; there are many types of ghosts and monsters in the underworld, but the commonly seen ones are probably just over twenty kinds

The truly malevolent spirits that seek to harm others, in addition to vengeful spirits and evil spirits, include zombies, water ghosts, hairy ghosts, resentful ghosts, spirit guides, foul-mouthed ghosts, headless ghosts, and so forth

"Bang! Bang! Bang!" It is unknown how many times it was struck. At first, the giant wings of the ghost bat were flapping wildly, but once the wings were half buried in the ground, this creature finally ceased its flailing.

Fu Qingfeng replied without hesitation, "There are not many bat soldiers like me; most of the other bat soldiers are filled with heavy malice, brutal and bloodthirsty"

Fu Qingfeng said softly, "I am not a bad person; why would I want to harm you? Besides, I do not even know if I can survive tonight."

Some of these spirits do not actually harbor any malicious intent; as long as you do not provoke them, you will be fine. For example, there are the lovesick ghost, the vengeful ghost, the money ghost, the debt ghost, the big-headed ghost, and the powerful ghost, among others.

With a loud slap, he received a solid smack across the face

So terrifying

If there are one or two ghost kings inside, rushing in would be no different from seeking death

Another group of bat soldiers has appeared in the sky, how can one escape from this predicament

Old Ding, having absorbed so much blood energy, it should be no problem for you to strike that monster a few times, right

The ghost bat angrily exclaimed, "What can you do to me? This body of mine is impervious to blades and bullets!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiuwen could not help but ask curiously, "What kind of creature is a grandmother?"

Chen Jiu looked up at the dark sky and asked, "In which specific direction is your grandmother?"

Chen Jiu pondered for a moment and then asked, "Do you come out during the day to absorb vital energy and souls"

Fu Qingfeng cast a deep glance at him, then struggled to rise from the ground, spread his wings, and leaped into the sky

Chen Jiu sighed softly and said, "If I let you go, you won't call other bat soldiers to come and beat me up, will you"

Chen Jiudu was completely bewildered

I am dizzy, I am not a beast, am I not

With this bite, his vitality surged dramatically in an instant; the essence and spirit of this ghost bat were surprisingly much stronger than that of a malevolent ghost

Such exquisite design

Since I have nothing to do anyway, he simply communicated with his divine sense and said: "Old Ding, why don't you tell me about the types of ghosts and monsters in the underworld, especially those powerful ones? Please explain them to me well, so that if I encounter them, I can quickly avoid them."

As this fellow shrank down, his entire body, along with the helmet and wings, seemed to merge into one, transforming into a gigantic arrowhead

Chen Jiu nodded gravely and said, "You come out first, transforming into a height of about five zhang."

What a deep grudge it is

A sudden scream echoed through the sky, and immediately, the multitude of bats folded their wings neatly backward, transforming into a giant arrow shape, swiftly darting towards the sprawling black mountains below

This time the effect is excellent; at least this cursed bat can see nothing and is completely unable to retaliate

Chen Jiu was lying there, vigilantly scanning the surroundings

A series of intense crashing sounds erupted, followed by flapping wings dancing wildly everywhere and the incessant sound of screams.

Good

Those who have not absorbed enough, spread out and search; those who have absorbed enough, quickly follow me back to report.

He forcefully pinned the ghost bat's hands to the ground and angrily said, "Are you out of your mind? I have already let go, and you still hit me!"

What exactly is this monster

However, this cursed bat is much larger than an average person, and its entire body is covered in circular plate armor, encircling and protecting it completely.

Upon hearing this, the Wolf Demon King immediately curled up and fell into a deep sleep without any hesitation

Well, the person is wearing a helmet, making it difficult to see the full appearance, and he also did not pay attention to distinguishing between male and female.

It could only lower its head, retract its neck, revealing a helmet that resembled the tip of an arrow, and then tighten its shoulders, charging straight towards Chen Jiu.

He was secretly indulging in his thoughts and was about to release his hands and stand up when the ghost bat suddenly struggled again

Chen Jiuzheng wanted the Honghuang Divine Cauldron to introduce the general characteristics of other harmful spirits, but suddenly, a series of dense sounds of breaking air came from above his head

He hesitated for just a moment before decisively picking up the sleeping wolf demon and quickly running down the hill

Some ghosts and spirits are inauspicious to encounter; being close to them can bring misfortune. Examples include the Gao Huang, Earth Ghost, Belly Ghost, Hanging Boot Ghost, and Child Ghost, among others

A dark swarm of bats unexpectedly flew down from the sky

With a loud "thud," the ghost bat, infuriated, directly headbutted him

The body of this demon bat is surprisingly similar to that of an ordinary person; it has hands and feet, and even its ears, nose, mouth, and eyes are the same.

In the realm of Yin and Yang, the atmosphere is heavy with Yin energy, the winds blow cold and eerie, and ghostly shadows abound

This substance resembles gold yet is not gold, resembles wood yet is not wood. It is not only very hard but also subtly possesses some elasticity. No wonder these ghost bats can dive down rapidly from high altitudes without falling apart

Chen Jiu slightly nodded and said: "I am not a bad person either. If you answer my question, I will let you go. You may leave now"

At the sight of this, it was immediately frightened into exclaiming: "My goodness, there are really so many ghosts on the mountain ahead!"

These are not terrifying monsters, but rather a black mountain formed from a mass of阴气.

Alas, do not cry all the time!

Chen Jiu helplessly explained, "In front of us are all black mountains, and those slightly raised black dots on the mountains are probably all ghosts and monsters. If we rush in without a care, isn't that seeking death?"

Moreover, they can fly in the sky, and once he is discovered, there will be no way for him to escape

My goodness

The ghost bat glanced at him, suddenly bringing its face closer, with its mouth against his, seemingly intending to do something.

Alright, I will trust you this time

Alright, then let's try to escape towards the southwest direction

With a loud crash, the head, along with the shoulders and arms, of the giant bat was completely smashed into the ground

If you can't crush me, then I'll drain you dry

These ghost bats are completely unharmed

Chen Jiu quickly pinched its mouth shut and dragged it back swiftly to a small mound they had just passed, carefully lying on top to look towards the dark mountain ahead.

Alright, I will ask you a few questions, and as long as you answer honestly, I will let you go

Chen Jiu merely glanced briefly, then stopped in his tracks with a serious expression on his face

Fu Qingfeng shook his head slightly and said: "I do not know about this. Grandmother has only just brought us to this realm of yin and yang, and she did not explain what to do during the day."

If it were a bat of normal palm size, it would naturally be unable to see in such a gloomy night; however, the problem is that it can clearly see the enormous wings of these bats

At this moment, he does not dare to practice the art of guidance, as there are too many ghosts and monsters in the new domain. If he were to cultivate, the faint silver light would likely attract a whole host of curious spirits.

Chen Jiu furrowed his brows in contemplation for a moment, then asked: "Old Ding, do these ghosts return to the underworld before dawn?"

This fellow was also taken aback by Chen Jiu's imposing manner, just like the illustration in the book

There are also wild ghosts, house ghosts, hanging ghosts, and examination ghosts, which depend on the original nature of the person; it is difficult to make a definitive judgment on good and evil

Upon seeing this, Chen Jiu could not help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief

Chen Jiu watched as Fu Qingfeng's figure receded into the distance, unable to suppress a sigh.

What should be done about this

However, soon a trace of fear appeared on his face

With a strange cry, at least a thousand giant bats took to the air, flying towards the northeast, while approximately a hundred others flitted up and down close to the dark mountain, scattering in all directions

After his spiritual awareness was enhanced, the side effects of the Tiger Demon Divine Fist were indeed significantly reduced; at least at this moment, his mind is still clear

The ghost bat wept again, saying: "I am not a monster; I was once the daughter of a wealthy family in the mortal realm. It is just that I have been wronged by you beasts, wuwuwuwu."

Chen Jiu gently asked, "What is your name, and how did you come to be like this?"

Chen Jiu glanced at Fu Qingfeng on the ground and then solemnly said: "Are the other bat soldiers also like you, merely burdened by resentment?"

It turns out to be a thousand-year-old demon

This guy, this mind

Chen Jiu could not help but frown and asked, "How many bat soldiers did your grandmother refine?"

Do you regard me as a weapon to be used

Fortunately, the ghosts above seem to be preoccupied with absorbing the negative energy for their cultivation, and there are no shadows coming over to deal with them

What kind of monster is this

Let go of me, you beast

What should we do now

The ancient divine cauldron estimated: "The ghosts and monsters of the underworld are heavily infused with yin energy, and most cannot withstand the scorching of sunlight. Before dawn, it is likely that most of the ghosts and monsters will return to the underworld to hide; even those who are not afraid of the sun's heat probably worry about the purging by the spiritual officials of the mortal realm and the deities of the underworld. Therefore, there should not be many that remain."

Up

The Primordial Divine Cauldron helplessly said: "Take it easy, don't be like last time, crazily dragging me around as if to death."

This is a serious problem

Having said that, he directly tossed the wolf demon behind him, then suppressed the impulse to roar like a tiger, transforming into the phantom of the Tiger God. He silently stood there, lifting the Primordial Divine Cauldron with one hand, waiting patiently.

Even if rebar and iron bones were to fall from the sky at such a speed, they would likely fall apart

The issue is that this stretch of mountainous terrain lies flat ahead, and they cannot possibly go around it.

Fu Qingfeng continued to choke with emotion, saying: "Grandmother was originally a peach tree spirit that had cultivated for a thousand years. In her lifetime, she possessed the strength of a demon king. After her death, she sought refuge with a powerful ghost immortal, which is why she could brazenly refine bat soldiers in the underworld, absorbing their vital energy and souls for cultivation"

Is this still a baby ghost bat that has just grown up

Chen Jiu angrily shouted, "If you continue like this, I will not be polite to you any longer!"

What kind of monster is this

Chen Jiuling was momentarily taken aback, then said fiercely: "I could knock you unconscious, and then pull hard to tear off your wings, arms, and legs, turning you into a mere pole!"

Chen Jiuren could not help but exclaim, "How is it that this fellow is completely unscathed?"

He thought for a moment and then asked, "What is this bat soldier's shell?"

At that moment, half of his tooth was almost knocked out

Chen Jiu quickly turned his head to the side

Upon taking a bite of the essence, this fellow not only did not turn into a dried and shriveled husk, but surprisingly still had the strength to struggle!

One has wings, and he certainly cannot outrun them; he can only fight.

Damn, how could it not be killed even after such a heavy blow

He looked up and was left speechless.

Then let's wait until dawn to discuss it

While Chen Jiuling was lost in thought, the ghostly bat was already struggling to sit up

How can one escape if surrounded by these bat soldiers

These are generally fine and will not actively harm others

Wow, this guy's palm is as hard as an iron plate, it's incredibly tough

He awkwardly released his hand, carefully stood up, and helplessly said: "I am not the villain you imagine; it was you who actively flew over wanting to kill me, wasn't it?"

Wow, this guy also knows the art of consuming essence

What is all this

To my surprise, the Primordial Divine Cauldron directly replied, "I don't know; I have never heard of such a monster either."

In the underworld, there are monsters that even you, Lord Ding, have never heard of. Haven't you been in the underworld for over a thousand years

Fortunately, these monsters did not discover him; if thousands of such monsters were to shoot down like arrows, he would surely be turned into minced meat

It is evident that Chen Jiu is ambushing him

He hurriedly pounced on it, gripping the ghost bat's shoulders, aimed at its mouth and nose, and took a deep breath.

Although he possesses the divine cauldron, he cannot withstand the assault of several bat soldiers, let alone hundreds or thousands of them

Because a gigantic bat had already flown out of Black Mountain, heading straight towards him

The ghost bat sobbed for a while before choked out, "What do you want to ask?"

Throughout this journey, he has devoured several malevolent spirits and evil ghosts, reaping considerable benefits. However, confronted with the dense throng of ghostly figures ahead, he has not yet become reckless enough to charge in without regard for the consequences

Chen Jiu was also not one to hold back, swinging the Primordial Divine Cauldron with a single strike

The ghost bat actually spoke, and its voice was quite clear.

Fu Qingfeng recalled: "There are probably around 2,000, but I haven't counted them in detail"

Fu Qingfeng continued to choke back tears, saying: "The bat soldiers' shells are puppets crafted by my grandmother using her own fruits. As long as a ghost is sealed within, they can exhibit strength surpassing that of ghost generals. Generally, we bat soldiers can surround and beat even an ordinary ghost king to death.

What kind of monster is flying in the sky? Is it a ghost bat

The problem is that at such a short distance, it simply cannot stop its diving momentum

He lowered his head to take a closer look and couldn't help but be taken aback.

Is this still a female?

It is evident that he was already discovered while he was in the heavens

Soon, a massive bat swooped down over the hills.

Upon seeing this, Chen Jiu then put away the Primordial Divine Cauldron, ran over, and grabbed the leg of the ghost bat, using his strength to swing it around.

Before long, the sounds of fighting and screams in the Black Mountain gradually subsided

Chen Jiu and the wolf demon were hastening westward when a continuous expanse of massive black shadows suddenly appeared ahead

Fu Qingfeng estimated: "In the northeast direction, approximately thirty li from here, there are two black mountains several hundred zhang high, and Grandma is located in the valley between the two black mountains"

The ghostly bat choked with emotion and said: "My name is Fu Qingfeng. I died a tragic death, filled with great resentment. My soul was chosen by my grandmother and sealed within this bat soldier's body, which is how I became like this"

Chen Jiu blurted out: "What kind of monster are you, exactly?"

The wolf demon took several steps forward, then turned back with a look of surprise and asked, "What’s wrong? Why are you just standing there?"

Chen Jiu was bewildered

This individual possessed the strength of a demon king during his lifetime, and after death, he recklessly absorbed vital energy and souls in the underworld for cultivation. How formidable must he be?

Chen Jiu nodded slightly and said: "Let us rest here for a while, Brother Wang. If you are tired, you may sleep for a bit."

He couldn't help but crouch down and tapped his finger on the chest plate of the ghost bat

Chen Jiu was also not one to hold back, swinging the Primordial Divine Cauldron down with a ferocity akin to that of a blacksmith hammering iron.

Oh dear, how can this fellow's head be so hard!

He was pondering what material this armor was made of when the ghost bat suddenly trembled all over and abruptly opened its eyes

A series of intense sounds resembling the breaking of air echoed, as those giant bats indeed shot downwards like arrows!

What should I do

Unexpectedly, the ghost bat cried out: "You beasts, even in death you torment me like this. If I do not absorb enough blood and souls to report back, I will perish completely. Come on, let me see how you will pull this off!"

Alas, do not call out so loudly!

Upon hearing this, Chen Jiuwen could not help but feel a surge of alarm within himself

The most terrifying of all is the Headless Ghost. Have you heard of Xing Tian? That is the Headless Ghost

Such a great distance allows one to see the enormous wings, so the wings of these bats must be at least several zhang wide when fully spread out

Alas, this has truly become a significant problem

Chen Jiu certainly would not strike at the tip of the helmet; instead, he delivered a hard blow directly to the back of the person's head.

Chen Jiudu was dumbfounded