Chapter 6, The Demoness of the Evil Cave

Shennong held a sword in hand, his gaze extremely vigilant as he scanned the surroundings, only to see a remarkably formidable man appear in the valley of the graveyard

I do not kill them; they will kill me. Therefore, I have no choice but to let them leave this world early. I see them as if they are living corpses. Is it not more painful to live like this than to die? Xuanyuan said indifferently

Xuanyuan's expression also changed, his gaze becoming incredibly cold, like a sharp blade piercing the face of the priest on the ground

Shennong tidied up his emotions a bit, glanced back at the man, reached out to take the dragon's spittle herb, took a deep breath, and slowly stood up

The two burly men seemed to be filled with hatred as they glared fiercely into the distance, yet they understood that what Shennong had said was not wrong. With their martial skills alone, it was impossible for them to defeat Jiaomeng, especially considering the group of warriors from the Qiao tribe.

Xuanyuan knew that the matter had already been exposed, but this was a fact he would have to face sooner or later

In any case, he must deliver the most ruthless slaughter to the enemies who intrude into the underground chamber

Perhaps due to the impairment of the ghostly women's eyesight, their martial arts skills were significantly diminished, rendering them unable to respond swiftly to Xuanyuan's fierce attacks, resulting in their constant disadvantage.

Xuanyuan followed closely, directly approaching the ghostly woman who had stumbled against the wooden pillar, and he naturally would not show any mercy.

His guards quickly secured several key points, remaining vigilant for any potential arrivals. This group of guards appeared to have undergone special training, as their coordination and tacit understanding were remarkably seamless

Young master, please accept my condolences. Let us first pay our respects to the lady.

Ah... that man let out a cry as if bitten by a venomous snake, falling backward onto the ground, struck by an arrow that flew in from an unknown direction

The two burly men turned their heads back and, upon seeing the newcomer, could not help but ask: "Have you found the lady's grave?"

Shennong's tear-filled eyes could not help but flash with a hint of surprise, and his body trembled slightly

The group of raggedly dressed women inside the wooden cage shouted excitedly, clearly harboring deep-seated hatred for the two ghostly women. At this moment, any opportunity for revenge would be seized without hesitation. This opportunity was particularly rare, prompting four women to reach out from between the wooden pillars and tightly grasp the ghostly women.

"Witch? Have you even killed the Blood Sorceress?" The high priest's expression grew even more ferocious

When the local priest arrived at Gulin Hill, he felt an intense sense of foreboding. This was not only due to the clear sensations brought about by the Six Yuan Vital Energy, but also because he seemed unable to perceive the presence of Han Ru and Han Lang

Xuanyuan landed and suddenly sheathed his sword, an action that truly took everyone by surprise

The valley is relatively flat, situated within a clearing surrounded by ancient trees; it is the cemetery of the Qiao ethnic group

We will only target those who are isolated; what they owe us must be repaid double, hum!" Shennong said with a murderous intent, and after speaking, he turned his head because he clearly heard the sound of someone's footsteps.

The women behind Xuanyuan shrank back in fear as if they had seen a ghost, not daring to utter a word, which clearly demonstrated the immense deterrent power the priest held over them

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There is no rush, we still have two days' time. That old man possesses formidable martial arts skills, and relying solely on our few strengths is insufficient to defeat him. Moreover, we have more important matters to attend to, and other issues must be set aside for now

He indeed felt somewhat surprised; how could Xuanyuan possess such power to actually kill Hanru and Hanlang? Even if it were through trickery to kill the two, how could an ordinary person possibly overcome the giant serpent? Although Xuanyuan gave people a sense of being unfathomable within the clan, he was not particularly outstanding in the eyes of the earth priest. This is because he could never believe that such a young man would possess any extraordinary skills

A cold and fierce killing intent flashed in his eyes as he turned to look at the entrance of the underground well. It seemed he understood something, and he stood up slowly, moving towards the well's opening.

The ghostly woman was not affected by the heavy blow from Xuanyuan's elbow. After her body collided with the wooden pillar, she immediately swung her sword to strike. However, at that moment, four pairs of hands suddenly reached out from the wooden cage, tightly grasping her hands and feet.

At the moment those two ghostly women blinked a few times, they likely realized that the situation was dire. They swiftly retreated, seemingly sensing that Xuanyuan would take the opportunity to launch an attack, thus they hurriedly withdrew, colliding against the nearby stone wall

I found it, madam's grave is right at the foot of the sacred peak, and there is no one guarding it

The priest reached out to check the breath of the two individuals, clearly indicating that they had long since lost their lives

The ghostly woman laughed wickedly as she retreated after pulling the lever. Although she could not shake off Xuanyuan's sword that followed her like a shadow, she seemed no longer afraid of death

Shennong knelt heavily before the wooden tablet, and although he felt some confusion, the sorrow in his heart at that moment drowned out everything else

"Go to hell!" With Xuanyuan's furious shout, the ghostly woman let out a mournful groan, as a barbed thorn deeply pierced her flesh

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A trace of sorrow flashed across Shennong's face, and a sense of urgency appeared in his eyes as he asked in a low voice: "Have you found my mother's grave?"

When Shennong appeared in the graveyard, the glow of the setting sun had just moved away from this place, yet this did not hinder Shennong's heavy heart

The sparse graves add a touch of desolation to this valley

Shennong was greatly astonished, as he saw the flicker of terror in the eyes of the subordinate across from him. This was the man who had just ignited the dragon's spittle grass, and he was also the one among Shennong's companions with the highest martial prowess

Moreover, at this moment, we have already alerted the snake in the grass; that old man will be on guard. It will be even more difficult to kill him.

The ghostly woman sidestepped, her ten fingers reaching out to grasp the sword hurled by Xuanyuan. If she could seize the sword, the threat posed by Xuanyuan would be significantly diminished, as their bodies could withstand an astonishing amount of impact.

If that ghostly woman were to be startled, she would absolutely be unable to evade the sword shot by Xuanyuan if she attempted to activate the mechanism. Naturally, she did not wish to die in such a manner. This secret chamber is fraught with traps; if she were to use the various mechanisms to kill Xuanyuan, it would be as easy as pie. Therefore, why would she be willing to exchange her life for the opportunity to activate the mechanisms

He saw the large stone that had been moved away from the well and caught a whiff of an unusual metallic scent. Unable to resist, he inhaled sharply, and for some reason, he realized that he was becoming increasingly sensitive to the smell of blood. This change brought him both joy and concern.

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Shennong gazed at the gravestone that was nearly decayed, remaining silent. He recognized the few characters inscribed upon it.

Xuan Yuan was taken aback and thought to himself: "Could there be two monsters called Blood Slaves? Surely they can't be referring to those two snakes? However, those two female monsters do resemble witches."

The priest of the earth suddenly let out a smug and sinister smile, looking at this overconfident opponent with a hint of disdain, and said: "Is it really just you, this inexperienced little brat?"

Shennong's alertness cannot be deemed untimely; a man beside him was also vigilant, yet his reaction speed was still somewhat slower.

The two burly men behind Shennong spoke up

Xuan Yuan was overjoyed, why hesitate any longer? He stepped forward and, in a situation where the ghostly woman had no ability to counterattack, seized the sword and swept it horizontally.

With a whoosh, a flurry of arrows shot forth, but Shennong's sword conjured a brilliant light before him, successfully blocking all the incoming arrows. At the same time, he rolled over and took cover behind a large tree

Shennong gazed at the chaos among the people of the Qiao ethnic group, feeling a sense of vindictive satisfaction in his heart. He was currently standing on a small hill by the banks of the Jishui River.

Xuanyuan would not miss any opportunity, and he secretly rejoiced at the cleverness of this grass ash. Otherwise, even if he could avoid the peril of the long spears and sharp arrows in the hall, he would still find it difficult to escape the danger of being attacked by these two ghostly women. The strange martial arts of these two women were not much inferior to those of Han Ru and Han Lang, and it remained unknown how many more such ghostly women existed in this secret cave.

With a swift motion, Xuanyuan brushed past a ghostly woman, his elbow striking fiercely at her abdomen as he bent his knee, delivering an unparalleled attack against the ghostly woman who was grasping the short sword

The ghostly woman slowly retreated, her eyes revealing a hint of unprecedented terror. She felt a profound threat emanating from Xuanyuan, a murderous intent that was inescapable, making her realize that it was impossible to escape from this prison room under Xuanyuan's sword.

Whether the sacred peak is majestic or towering is not important; what matters is that it is a significant place for the diaspora and the site for the cultivation of the celestial priest.

The ghostly woman suddenly revealed a strange smile, and in a chilling tone that resembled a ghostly wail, she cackled: "If you want to kill me, then let us die together here!"

A tall Han man led Shennong to a wooden plaque in front of a grave that was still legible, where the grave had already been leveled and covered with much grass. If it were not for this nearly decayed wooden tablet, no one would notice that this was a burial mound.

Between the Divine Peak and the Sword Peak lies a valley that runs east to west, characterized by abundant sunlight, lush grass, and verdant forests

The Great Emperor once said, "The lady's surname is Ji and her given name is Meng, but it is unclear who erected this monument." The tall man who led Shennong to the tombstone also expressed some confusion.

Young Master, are we going to eliminate that old ghost Jiao Meng?

The ghostly woman let out a sigh of relief, slightly taken aback. Just at that moment of her surprise, she suddenly felt a sharp wind rushing up from below.

The Tomb of the Kind Mother Ji

"Earth Priest!" Xuan Yuan's expression turned somewhat grim; the thing he feared the most had finally happened

Want to leave? It's not that easy!" Xuan Yuan sneered as he leaped forward, blocking the ghostly woman's path like a nimble spirit cat, his short sword nearly sealing off all her escape routes

Xuanyuan's confidence surged as he calmly turned around and strode forward with his sword, pressing towards another ghostly woman who appeared somewhat dazed

Jiao Meng! Both Shen Nong and that man couldn't help but exclaim simultaneously

Shennong gently stretched out his arms, revealing an extremely content and confident smile

Through the gaps in the forest, one can still clearly see the scene around the divine platform in the distance

Blood slave? Are you referring to those two beings who are neither human nor ghost, the witches?

Shennong tightly supported the tombstone with both hands, yet his heart sank into a profound mourning, unable to release nearly twenty years of pent-up emotions in an instant

When Xuanyuan sensed that something was amiss, the ghostly woman had already rushed swiftly towards the cave entrance. He roared and lunged forward, but was still a step too late

Hmph, I alone am sufficient! As Xuanyuan spoke, the short sword in his hand slowly rose, and a powerful aura of killing intent gradually filled the entire cave passage

The eyes of the two ghostly women seemed to be rather ineffective. After Xuanyuan evaded the ambush, those cold, emotionless eyes involuntarily blinked a few times, and tears began to flow. Clearly, in the rush of the moment, they were unable to cleanse the ashes from their gaze, and the sensation of having ashes in one's eyes was undoubtedly extremely uncomfortable.

In fact, Xuanyuan also knew that the Earth Priest would return soon, and he still had many things that needed to be done

Xuanyuan seemed to have an epiphany as he retorted.

Shennong stood silently in front of the grave for a long time before recalling his father's admonition to bring back his mother's remains However, at that moment, his senses had already become alert

"Enchantress, I will fight you!" In the wooden cage, a woman grabbed a handful of filth and hurled it at the two ghostly women.

The priest did not know who the intruder was; he believed it could not be someone from his clan, as he could not imagine anyone from the clan possessing such formidable skills

The thoughts of the two ghostly women are certainly good, but how could Xuanyuan commit such a foolish act? He would never give them the opportunity.

A massive stone gate crashed down heavily from the ceiling of the passageway's exit, kicking up a slight cloud of dust

He lost his mother's love at a young age, yet he always knew of her existence, for he had heard his father say since childhood that his mother was the best woman in the world, the kindest and gentlest of women. However, the world is often cruel; he had never seen his mother. When he was very small, a vague shadow of his mother lingered in his mind, but at this moment, he understood that she lay in eternal rest beneath the ground, in this beautiful yet lonely valley surrounded by green mountains and clear waters

"Kill this witch!" "Kill this demon!" The group of once fearful captive women now felt their fear dissipate, replaced by a surge of hatred. The emotions and resentment that had been pent up within them for so long finally erupted at this moment, perhaps the bloodshed igniting the fighting spirit inherent in their nature

The priest was even more astonished; he felt a sense of déjà vu regarding such a starting move, yet he could not recall it at the moment. However, just from the sword energy emanating from the Xuanyuan short sword, he no longer dared to underestimate this young opponent

The tip of Xuanyuan's sword was slightly raised, directly pointing at the high priest's forehead, while the hilt was angled towards his own chest. His right arm was slightly bent, forming a somewhat peculiar starting posture.

They are going to activate the mechanism!" a woman trapped behind the wooden bars shouted to remind Xuanyuan.

It was unclear whether it was due to the other ghost woman's blurred vision or Xuanyuan's exceedingly strange footwork, but he managed to strike directly at the ghost woman he was supposed to protect. This inevitably caused the women in the wooden cage to cheer, as if they had never been this happy before

The stone gate opened amidst the cheers of the women, but their cheers quickly transformed into horrified gasps, as if they had encountered the most terrifying of demons

This area possesses an extraordinary tranquility, a feeling that is exceptionally refreshing, with a small stream joyfully flowing into the Ji River

Xuan Yuan did not find it particularly difficult to kill the ghostly woman, but he expended considerable effort and time to locate the mechanisms within the chamber. Therefore, Xuan Yuan felt no joy whatsoever. Given the time he had spent in the secret room, the Earth Priest must have already returned, and within this underground chamber, it was uncertain how many mechanisms and monsters like those two ghostly women remained. Thus, as he prepared to exit, he faced the possibility of another deadly challenge.

The woman in the cage of Xuanyuan reminded him, causing him to involuntarily launch the sword in his hand.

The forest here is somewhat rare in its openness, giving a sense of not being overly crowded, which also makes it appear extremely spacious

Kill her, eliminate this demoness

The ghostly woman let out a mournful cry, her body collapsing towards the wooden cage

You devil in human guise, I will make you pay for everything you have done, and I will let my people know your vile, shameless, and inhumane evil nature. Today, it is either your death or my demise!" Xuanyuan said coldly, emphasizing each word.

The high priest was furious, gritting his teeth as he glared at Xuanyuan, and venomously said: "I will make your life worse than death, you little wildling"

The gravestone does not indicate who erected it, but the slanted lettering is clearly carved with a sharp blade. After enduring the trials of wind, frost, rain, and dew, it has become so weathered that it is nearly impossible to discern.

Shennong appeared somewhat excited and said: "Let's go, quickly take me there!"

Not far from the underground secret chamber in Longgang, Han Ru and Han Lang had lost all signs of life. The earth priest was somewhat incredulous, as it was hard to believe that the martial skills of Han Ru and Han Lang could be so easily undermined by treachery.

Ah... that ghostly woman, unable to move her body completely, had her head turned into a live target, with a spray of blood raining down, her head rolling far away. The four women who had grasped the ghostly woman's body were startled and screamed as they were splashed by the warm blood, retreating in shock

It is actually you, this little rascal! The priest also seemed somewhat surprised; he did not expect that the person who appeared in this secret chamber would be Xuanyuan

The two ghostly women were furious, but faced with Xuanyuan's relentless killing moves, they had no opportunity to teach a lesson to the women trapped in the cage

Xuanyuan made every effort to calm his emotions, understanding that the more one faces a ferocious beast, the more one needs to remain composed. However, the earth priest was far more terrifying than any beast.

Did you not think of that? Xuanyuan unconsciously tightened his grip on the sword, yet he seemed to relax even more, smiling lightly and speaking leisurely

The ghostly woman staggered back, while Xuanyuan forcefully withdrew the dagger, which was precisely the bait that had ensnared Hetian. At this moment, it once again became Xuanyuan's lethal move. Of course, this was also because the ghostly woman had been injured in her eyes beforehand and had thus been deceived by Xuanyuan's technique, leading her to fall into the trap so easily

When the ghostly woman regained her senses from the excruciating pain, Xuanyuan's sword had already sealed off all possible directions for her to move...

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Shenfeng, one of the two main peaks of Shenshan, is higher than Jianfeng, yet lacks the ruggedness and towering presence of Jianfeng

Those men seemed to be aware of Shennong's emotions at that moment. One of the men quietly took a basket filled with wild fruit offerings and placed it silently before the grave. He also held out several pieces of ambergris that had been prepared in advance, ignited them with flint, and presented them to Shennong

The sounds of screams and heavy objects crashing to the ground clearly reached Shennong's ears; they were emitted by his group of sentinels and the guards stationed beside him.

It seems I have always underestimated you. Were my two blood slaves also killed by you?" A glimmer of cold light appeared in the eyes of the earth priest as he spoke indifferently

The earth priest was somewhat astonished; the imposing aura of Xuanyuan indeed exceeded his expectations. At this moment, he also understood why both the blood slave and the blood demon had perished at Xuanyuan's hands. This was not merely a coincidence.

The ghostly woman was momentarily stunned by the death of her companion, but she quickly regained her senses under the overwhelming killing intent emanating from Xuanyuan. Realizing the danger, she let out a sharp scream and turned to flee towards the passageway.

The group of women trapped in the wooden cage could not help but scream in terror, causing chaos in the cave. Xuan Yuan was filled with a mix of shock and anger, but he was powerless to stop the ghostly woman from taking action. The mechanisms within this secret cave were simply too numerous; he could only kill the ghostly woman as quickly as possible and then think of other ways to escape the cave. Otherwise, when the local priest returned, the consequences would be difficult to predict