Chapter 5: Exterminating Demons

The demon, upon seeing Lu Yu, was instantly filled with a deep-seated hatred that permeated its very soul, and its entire body radiated a dangerous red glow. It emitted a series of cackling sounds while charging towards Lu Yu at an astonishing speed

What Lu Yu did not know was that after the remnant soul of the demon escaped from Yan Dan by possessing a red-billed crow, it had been fleeing westward. Eventually, it settled in a farmhouse, causing the death of the entire family of eight and reshaping its ghostly form with their resentment. Although this method allowed it to restore its strength, the overwhelming resentment also completely obliterated its limited rationality, transforming it into a monster that knew only how to kill

Lu Yu felt a sense of relief upon seeing that the demon had not been struck down by the heavenly thunder. He was glad that he had not overestimated himself and had made thorough preparations; otherwise, judging by the demon's condition, it was likely that it had enhanced its own strength through some means.

The only thing that remained deep in its mind was the deep-seated hatred for Lu Yu and Yan Dan. Yan Dan had long returned to his sect, and with the current abilities of the demons, he could not be found at all. Only Lu Yu, being the closest to it, ultimately became the target it sought out.

There is no tension or fear as imagined; instead, there is a sense of relief as if a heavy stone has suddenly fallen from my heart

It is indeed because he has never practiced the orthodox swordsmanship that he can now barely draw his sword twice; any further attempts to unleash more flying swords would damage his foundation, making it not worth the loss

The body, as dark as ink, is almost invisible in the night; however, the eyes glowing with a red light and the red beak of the crow are strikingly attention-grabbing. Upon closer inspection, one can also see that its body is covered in black feathers. Lu Yu speculated that this appearance of the demon is likely related to its remnant soul being attached to the red-beaked crow.

Touching his own empty pockets, Lu Yu couldn't help but sigh; this guardian deity also represented a significant expense

When the black dog blood encountered the body of the demon, it was as if a basin of water had been poured onto a raging flame. In an instant, a large amount of white smoke erupted, mingled with the piercing screams of the demon.

He has spent almost all his time in recent days on writing talismans, consuming an unknown amount of materials. Finally, he has managed to grasp the key points of talisman writing and has produced truly usable talismans

After a considerable amount of time, Lu Yu finally calmed his excited emotions, which allowed him the opportunity to examine the gains he had made this time.

The sound that had once echoed in the dilapidated temple once again resonated in Lu Yu's ears, and he knew that the demon he had been waiting for had arrived

As expected by Lu Yu, that night the sky was overcast with dark clouds, and a fierce wind swept through the forest, producing a sound reminiscent of waves. It was evident that a heavy rain was imminent, aptly reflecting the ancient saying: "The mountain rain is about to come, and the wind fills the building"

Seeing the demons in excruciating pain, Lu Yu naturally would not let such a golden opportunity slip by, and at the right moment, his flying sword instantly emerged from its sheath

The bright sword light flashed and vanished in an instant, piercing right in front of the demon without a doubt, this strike was certain to hit

As soon as the words were spoken, the talisman ignited spontaneously, and a bolt of lightning struck the ground seven paces in front of Lu Yu, leaving a shallow pit.

He took out a blackwood tablet from his bosom, bit his middle finger to draw blood, and smeared it onto the tablet. He silently recited an incantation and shouted "Hurry!"

Lu Yu sat upright in the cave, having done everything within his power to prepare. If he still proved no match for the demons, then he could only resign himself to fate

However, before it could reach the entrance of the cave, a bolt of thunder suddenly descended from the sky, striking directly above its head. The aura of the demon instantly diminished, as heavenly thunder is the nemesis of evil spirits. If it were not for the fact that this thunder was merely summoned by Lu Yu using a talisman, its power would not be significant. Otherwise, this single bolt of heavenly thunder could have taken the demon's life.

The demon struck by the heavenly thunder became even more irritable and terrifying, with its blood-red eyes filled with hatred. It paid no heed to its already injured body and only knew to charge headlong towards the location of Lu Yu

The ebony tablet soared into the air, and suddenly a powerful suction force emanated from it. The demon seemed to sense that the situation was dire, and in the face of this crisis, it surprisingly regained its rationality and immediately attempted to flee

What reassured him was that this demon seemed to have lost most of its sanity after suffering a heavy blow last time, completely different from its previous cunning and treacherous image

A piercing scream left Lu Yu feeling dizzy; he could sense that his flying sword seemed to have plunged into a quagmire, his entire body enveloped in mud, rendering him completely immobile

When it approached the residence of Lu Yu, a basin of black dog blood was poured over its head

Now that the demon has been subdued, Lu Yu feels a sense of peace and joy, as the heavy burden in his heart has finally been lifted

In recent days, the flying swords have been signaling warnings with increasing frequency. Lu Yu is well aware that the days when the demon will come knocking are drawing nearer. Therefore, he must enhance his abilities by all means and cannot place his hopes solely on the flying swords.

At this point, Lu Yu felt a sense of calm, realizing that a crazed demon was not as difficult to deal with as he had imagined

The reason for the ambiguity in distinguishing between male and female is that he has not yet been able to nurture it with the essence of incense. At this moment, the guardian deity has not yet come into existence. Thinking of this, he still harbors a small expectation in his heart, wondering what his guardian deity will look like and what kind of divine powers it will possess

Lu Yu knew that the first step in his confinement and dispatch of spirits had been achieved, and this ghostly entity, being a remnant soul of a demon, should be stronger than the guardian spirits formed from ordinary souls

The only thing that reassured him was that, even though the flying sword had not managed to kill the demon, the demon had already been pushed to its limits after these several strikes, and Lu Yu had also revealed his final means.

However, at this moment, it was already weak and frail, unable to withstand the methods of summoning and dispatching spirits, and could only be gradually pulled into the ebony tablet with a sense of unwillingness

On this morning, the sun was already high in the sky. Lu Yu held a talisman he had drawn himself, gently brushing it with his middle finger after biting it to draw blood.

In the days that followed, Lu Yu procured the items he needed and left Wan City. He found a cave in the Western Mountains outside the city, built a humble dwelling, and practiced the methods he had learned from books while also waiting for the arrival of the escaped demon soul

As I approached the entrance of the cave, the figure of the demon came into view

What followed, however, was a burst of joy, "Hahaha!" Lu Yu could not help but laugh out loud.

The originally pitch-black ebony plaque has now surprisingly turned a dark red color, resembling high-quality mahogany products. Moreover, a human figure image gradually appears on the once smooth surface of the plaque, but unfortunately, it remains unclear, making it impossible to distinguish between male and female.

Although Lu Yu had always heard that black dog blood was particularly effective against ghostly entities, he did not expect it to be this powerful

Lu Yu watched as the last remnants of the demon were pulled into the sign, and only then did he let out a sigh of relief. His legs weakened, and he involuntarily sat down on the ground.

"Hooray! I finally succeeded; if I hadn't, my wallet would have been completely empty!" Lu Yu looked at the pit before him and let out a deep sigh

Since he crossed over, this demon has been a sword hanging over his head. Lu Yu does not know when it will strike at him. As time passes, it seems to have transformed into his inner demon. Sometimes, he even dreams that this demon comes to his door and devours him piece by piece.

At last, I can truly appreciate this beautiful landscape!" Lu Yu said to himself with joy.