Chapter 8: The Killing Gu Worms

As one of the renowned ultimate skills of the Demon Swordmaster, this move is capable of smashing a massive opening in the ground, simultaneously triggering a powerful shockwave that causes monsters to lose their balance and fall to the ground. However, at this moment, Midi did not strike the ground at all, but instead swung the longsword in his hand with all his might towards the sky

Even after suffering such severe injuries, the formidable creature known as the Corpse Worm, renowned in Midian memory, continued to struggle for about ten minutes before finally collapsing completely, leaving only a few trembling appendages where the nerve clusters had gathered.

The skin was cut open with countless wounds, and the bones were bruised and cracked. None of this could distract Midy; he skillfully repositioned himself to avoid being crushed into a pulp, while continuously employing the Ghost Swordsman's "Cross Slash" skill, attacking the seemingly impenetrable scales time and again

In his previous life, when the fusion with the ghostly deity was interrupted, he vaguely remembered that the pursuers behind him were all injured, and their numbers had decreased by several. It was likely that at that time, the Lu Gu insect did not appear before him, but instead chose to confront higher-level pursuers. Therefore, in Midi's memory, this danger did not exist

In the moment of evading the attack of the Lugu insect, Midi leaped up, and the long sword in his hand accurately pierced into the gap between the scales of the Lugu insect, as if it were a sharp needle, precisely inserting itself in

Even if this monster is twice his level, he still intends to give it a try

However, after more than a decade of tempering, Midi's character had become as hard as iron. At the moment he picked up the sword, he was already a blade drawn from its sheath, unwavering even in the face of fear

However, now, within the entire cave, only Midi remained, and it naturally became the target.

The monster, sensing danger, immediately began to dodge. However, the energy it had expended during the earlier struggle was too great, and its massive body was simply too large to completely evade in the narrow cave.

After much difficulty, an opportunity to start anew has been obtained, merging the divine and the demonic through perfect means. The long-lost power is gradually gathering, yet there are still too many regrets to be addressed and too many dreams to be realized. How could Midi possibly resign to death at this point?

This Lu Gu insect, which had inexplicably fallen into the canyon, had never encountered any enemies since its birth. However, this time, it found itself with an insignificant "food" crawling onto its back, and it immediately let out a sharp cry in anger, then struggled desperately.

This is a skill that can only be wielded by a Devil May Cry, and in the previous life, Midia happened to be a Devil May Cry who had undergone a second awakening

Pain and exhaustion caused the killing insect to temporarily cease its struggle

This is a sudden life-and-death battle, arriving without warning and leaving no time for fear. Rather than being a confrontation with a level 38 super monster, it is more accurately described as an "accident" beyond the memories of rebirth

Mountain Collapse Strike

In this lifetime, I and this mysterious and powerful old partner will once again work together sincerely to create miracles and brilliance

Middy silently warned herself not to assume that everything was under her control simply because she had been reborn. After all, humans are not gods, and even the apostles are far beyond reach. She must be cautious, cautious, and even more cautious.

This is a perfect fusion. I cannot claim that there will be no successors, but at least there have been no predecessors. Midi does not wish to follow the conventional approach that ghost swordsmen take towards ghost hands; instead, he aims to explore a path that belongs to him alone.

These sharp stone pillars could not withstand the impact of the collapsing mountain, falling one after another from above like a torrential rain, descending upon the massive body of the cursed insect.

Never give up hope until the very last moment

The Lu Gu insect swiftly moved in a zigzag pattern across the water's surface, creating a massive wave that surged toward the small island. In the moment it approached, it opened its gaping maw and bit down on the unavoidable Midi.

Finally, after the tenth strike, Midi managed to break open a deep wound on the incredibly hard scales, and the creature's bodily fluids gushed out, accompanied by a foul odor

Ghost Shadow Step

Originally, there was one final step to complete—sealing.

The long sword, carrying immense power, whirled through the air, producing a heavy low rumble, and ultimately struck precisely against a stalactite at the top of the cave

The other party's level is exactly twice as high as mine, and I am trapped on a small island, with no time to wade across. What should I do?" Looking around, Midi only felt a chill creeping up her spine

A level 38 monster, which is an exceptionally dangerous creature and a standout in its category, is approaching me.

For an adventurer who is only at level 19 and has not yet undergone a job change, this is a dead end

The enormous insect body alternately burrowed into the water, leaped into the air, submerged to the lake bottom to rub against the gravel, or rolled onto the shore, striking the rocks with astonishing force, causing the entire cave to tremble at that moment due to its fury

Even in the final moment, he still strives to struggle with all his might

One by one, the stone pillars stand like thrown spears, piercing through its scales and penetrating its body, nailing it entirely to the ground

This is a more terrifying force than eight intermediate puppets launching a charge attack simultaneously; even a level 19 Midi would not have time to evade—if he were still trying to dodge in the manner of an ordinary swordsman.

The level of this larva is 38, which is exactly double that of Midi. At this moment, it not only has locked onto the prey in the center of the island, but is also in a state of anger, continuously emitting high-frequency chirping sounds that cause the gravel beneath Midi's feet to become somewhat heated.

Yet Midi remained firmly attached to the back of the Lu Gu insect

This is a type of parasitic insect. Although it is merely in its larval form, it is inherently brutal. Ordinary adventurer teams that encounter it face only a dead end.

For someone who has died once, there is nothing to fear; only giving up is the most terrifying thing.

A strong brilliance burst forth from Midi's eyes, and the chilling aura on the ghostly hand surged intensely. A powerful wave of energy flowed into the body along the ghostly patterns radiating with light, constantly roaming, and ultimately transmitted to the sword in the right hand

How could there be a Lu Gu insect here? Indeed, it is likely due to its presence that the pursuers behind me in my previous life were so disheveled! Midy pondered carefully, and by comparing it with the memories of her past life, she quickly understood.

However, at that very moment after the final illustration in the book, Midi suddenly moved with incredible speed, so fast that several afterimages trailed behind him!

A new life truly begins with this step! After resting for half a day, Midi clenched his fists and left this nameless canyon

Now is the best opportunity to defeat the opponent

Immediately afterward, the black-haired youth was entirely suspended on this sword, falling into the water along with the rolling killing insects.

However, now, feeling the intense sense of dependence transmitted from the ghostly hand, Midi decided to temporarily refrain from proceeding with the sealing.

Only after confirming that the Lu Gu insect was indeed dead did Midi finally let out a long sigh of relief

Moreover, under the threat of life and death, Midi's collaboration with the spirit power that had just attached to her left arm resulted in a further enhancement of their fusion. For an ordinary ghost swordsman, who typically requires decades of training to master the spirit, this rapid and mutual resonance is undoubtedly an unexpected delight

This lethal parasitic worm possesses a segmented body that exceeds twenty meters in length, its surface covered with layers of densely packed crimson scales. It lacks limbs and moves solely by the contraction of its abdomen. It has no mouth or nose; the only organ on its head is a massive oral apparatus, filled with sharp teeth, from which a highly corrosive saliva continuously flows.