Chapter 4: The Demons Fall into the Abyss

The cold light in his eyes remained, but Qiu Yan stumbled, nearly falling. His control over his body was still not complete. Fortunately, he had absorbed that drop of blood essence, which had strengthened his flesh and bones by more than three times, greatly increasing his strength, preventing him from falling easily

Caught!

In the next moment, hair broke through the skin, and in the blink of an eye, it covered the entire body

For decades, no one has paid homage, and the accumulated willpower is insufficient. Only the hunters entering the mountains and the wild beasts in the forest have instilled a sense of dread in the woods, gathering ten celestial powers. In less than half a day, they have nearly been exhausted. Just now, controlling the forest creatures and sinking them into the earth consumed another two and a half. Only the last two remain, but...

... ...

The crowd emerged from the grass and woods, noticing the man with a prominent nose holding a wild rabbit, and expressed their confusion aloud

Pausing slightly, thoughts begin to swirl.

... ...

Not good

Let us take a look at what happened to the crow, which met its demise here. What about the mortal... Hmm? The scent of the crow has vanished from this temple!

Rustle rustle rustle

The man with the nose job, along with the others who had gathered, did not even have time to react before losing their balance on the soil and falling down, their figures disappearing into the depths of the pit

The rocks shattered, the soil subsided, and in the blink of an eye, a massive void was formed

This pile of soil appears to have recently fallen; although the outer layer is covered in dust, the scent emanating from within is unmistakably that of something long sealed and suddenly exposed

Clap! Clap! Clap!

He is not short in stature, but his skin clings tightly to his bones. Tall yet emaciated, his entire body is taut, with his nose particularly prominent, forming an oddly raised bump on his face, which is exceedingly strange

A long howl erupted from his gradually swelling blood-red mouth, exhaling in a torrent

The general of the wolves suddenly had his eyes turn completely red, and prominent veins as thick as fingers appeared on his face

Before his thoughts could settle, he saw a flash of light from the small animals, along with the wild rabbit in his hands, as the white light surged dramatically

I have been in the mountains for decades, ranked among the mountain deities. Although no one offers sacrifices and I cannot gather the incense and wishes, my perception aligns with the magical seals, and I am intimately familiar with every part of the mountain. Naturally, I am aware that there is a massive crack hidden within the mountain, leading deep into the abyss.

This light, could it be ... ...

Upon reaching an excited state, the person let out a low growl and quickly moved forward following the scent, soon emerging from the mountain temple

Once again, in a howling mountain village, General Wolf stood quietly. Suddenly, his expression changed dramatically. He then reached into his bosom, and when he withdrew his hand, a sound like "whoosh" was heard as a pile of jade fragments fell, dense as rain.

He was filled with uncertainty when suddenly his ears twitched, hearing a series of sounds coming from the surrounding grass. Following the sound, he saw various figures of differing heights, with at least a dozen feet and legs, approaching from all directions.

Rumbling!

He let out a low chuckle, and the man with the prominent nose rolled over and fell into the mountain god's temple

Hooray

As he stumbled along, Qiu Yan stepped out of the boundaries of Nian Yuan Mountain. In that instant of departure, the divine entity attached to his blue robe suddenly felt a heavy sensation, realizing that the connection, which had been seamlessly intertwined with Nian Yuan Mountain, was abruptly severed.

The rabbit was firmly grasped by him, unable to break free, and a look of panic was evident in its pair of bright brown eyes

Taking a few steps forward and observing closely, the nose twitched a few times, and the eyes of the man with the augmented nose suddenly narrowed

Why is it so small

This place is filled with the scent of mortals, the crow's soul has perished, leaving not a trace behind. Yet this person is still alive. If we can capture him, we will know what has happened. Presenting him to the general would be a significant achievement! Perhaps we might even receive some rewards of life in return.

In the depths of the Minyuan Mountains, the sound of a collapse echoed from afar, radiating outward, clearly audible even at the edges of the surrounding forests

Each of these small animals is covered with a faint white glow on their surface

Click! Click!

The man with the rhinoplasty was certainly not unfamiliar with this group of people. Along with himself, they were all part of the demon army under the command of General Wolf. Having only refined one soul, they could not conceal their demonic forms, which is why they were unable to become personal guards and were instead dispatched to search the mountains and forests

Upon witnessing this scene, the man's pupils suddenly constricted.

bait

At this thought, Qiu Yan hesitated, swaying as he headed north

The mountains and forests tremble, and flocks of birds fly swiftly

There are individuals of varying heights, some as stout as barrels, others as thin as poles, and their appearances are incredibly diverse. They seem human, yet each possesses peculiar traits. Some are covered in fur from head to toe, some have arms that extend past their knees, some have teeth bared in their mouths, and others have long ears without noses.

Every muscle trembles slightly, creating ripples.

The nose twitches, air is drawn into the nasal cavity, and the faint scent mixed within is also captured

"We were ordered to search Minyuan Mountain, distributed in various locations. Why do most of them appear here?"

If they were to run out into the street, they would immediately frighten the crowd into screams and dispersal

In a rapid pursuit, he became increasingly excited, his tongue gradually hanging down, slowly bending at the waist, and using both hands to push against the ground

Aow!

Staring at the rabbit in his hand, the man was dumbfounded. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the rabbit was entirely black and gray, its surface covered with a faint white glow, and the scent he caught in his nose was emanating from that white light.

What is going on! What is going on! Who has such audacity! Actually... actually...

Exclamations rose and fell, white light spread out, and in the blink of an eye, it covered an area of one hundred feet in all directions. Light also emanated from the ground, responding to one another.

Breaking through a thicket of grass and trees, the path ahead suddenly opened up. A figure radiating a faint white light caught the eye, and without a moment's hesitation, this person lunged forward!

Hurry up! Hurry up! It's just ahead!

What could there possibly be in such a dilapidated temple? Dust is everywhere, and there are no signs of a struggle. Could there be some hidden secret? As these thoughts crossed his mind, his gaze fell upon the pile of broken earth.

The blue veins spread, resembling the roots of an old tree, extending throughout the body

You all ... ...

I have already borne the consequences; therefore, the dozens of lives lost in the entire village cannot be treated as if they never occurred. Now, I am merely collecting some interest

What is going on? I clearly followed the scent of that mortal all the way here, so how did I end up as a rabbit? Is it possible that this person is not actually human, but rather a being that has condensed their essence and transformed into human form?

He silently cheered in his heart, but then he was taken aback.

Rabbits, pheasants, raccoons, mice, and even weasels

Oh? Why are they here

The distant rumbling gradually ceased, and Qiu Yan lowered his head to glance at his right hand, which held a bundle of green fabric.

How are you here

In confusion, the man with the nose job looked up and only then realized that what he was holding in his hand was not a "person" at all, but clearly a wild rabbit

Rocks and soil cascade down like water from a broken dam

The blue robe was once enveloped in a layer of white light, but it has now dimmed.

Shattered

It couldn't possibly be ... ...

Although this step is taken under compulsion, remaining here with an uncertain future merely allows for a lingering existence, akin to being trapped in a temple, silently decaying. From the words of the crow demon, it seems that the Mountain King is searching for the deities of the mountains, likely with ill intentions. Staying in the mountains will inevitably lead to being discovered, with dire consequences. The Minyuan Mountain is part of the Jiuling Mountain Range, yet I have never sensed the presence of the Great God of Jiuling Mountain, which may have its reasons. This journey to the human realm is quite suitable for various investigations.

The confusion of the man with the rhinoplasty did not last long, as people approached, and one by one, small animals revealed themselves from the grass.

Tremble

He paused slightly, looked around, surveyed the mountain temple, and displayed a look of confusion

At the edge of the forest, Qiu Yan halted his steps, straining to listen, his eyes revealing two glimmers of cold light, which formed a stark contrast to his delicate and slightly pale features

I am but a minor deity, and without the temple and altar, I have lost my foundation and support. This newly acquired physical form is vaguely independent, unable to exert divine power. It is difficult to predict the outcome even when facing a single demon, let alone a multitude of them. However, human strength is sometimes limited, while the power of heaven and earth is boundless. In this Mianyuan Mountain, it is not necessary to confront the enemy face to face in order to defeat them

His entire body was clad in tattered clothing, revealing a robust physique, with clearly defined muscles in patches.

The person murmured to himself and slowly got up

At this moment, the sun has set, the moon rises above the treetops, and the entire Minyuan Mountain is shrouded in the night.

Half an hour later, amidst the rumbling sounds, a giant wolf standing ten feet tall broke through the forest and headed straight into the mountain

With thoughts in his mind, he took a step forward

Wandering through the forest, the branches and leaves rustle