Could it be that I am the cruel villain?-Chapter 828 - 473: Schemes from the Demon Beast (Part 2)

The two opposing forces were hostile towards each other, and the Nascent Soul Stage cultivators were probably eyeing this demon beast, which led to the fierce fighting nearby.

On the other side, it's the age-old feud between Dongyue and the Demon Clan. Especially since one was crippled right at the start, stirring rage among the disciples of the Lang and Xiang Clan, and leading to a fierce battle. For the loose cultivator, this was undoubtedly the best opportunity.

"You dare!"

The Fire Dragon Roll hovered instantly, trying to stop her, but Silver Ling merely gave a sneering smile. Even with her face covered by a veil, one could sense her gloating triumph at her plan's success. Winning didn't matter to her, as long as she could disgust the opposing side.

"Why wouldn't I dare, Senior Brother Huang? With such magnanimity, no wonder the senior sister scorns you... Moon Frost!"

Anger surged fiercely.

The chain had already wrapped around Kui Ying's body. Despite appearing as a monstrous giant, it still had no resistance against these special magic treasures—provided it truly had no resistance.

"All disciples of Fulong Pavilion, heed my command. Spare no cost to take away this beast!"

The movements grew increasingly frantic. At this moment, Huang Zhanlong had gone all out, bombarding the loose cultivator with a barrage of Daoist skills, yet Silver Ling persistently hindered him, forcing him to summon the disciples entangled with those from Joyful Sect.

Indeed, there was a disparity in strength between the two sides. His Nascent Soul cultivation allowed him to handle Silver Ling easily and suppress her with ease, but quickly capturing this woman was challenging. She had Earth Rank magic treasures and was a core disciple.

"Disciples of Joyful Sect, heed my command. Find ways to hold them, don't let them harm this fellow cultivator."

She said this with a cheerful smile.

The one who said it wasn't Silver Ling but another senior sister at the Peak of Core Formation, Lan Xuan'er.

Now, both sides were brimming with anger. Initially, Joyful Sect didn't intend to intervene, merely looking to see how the situation unfolded. It was only when Silver Ling saw Jiang Feng's illusion that she realized a shameless man might be present, prompting her involvement.

Even if she couldn't find him, capturing and taking away the demon beast amidst the chaos would be a good choice. Yet, in the current situation, no one had the time to perform this task except maybe the loose cultivator before them.

"Ha! Come with me obediently!"

The loose cultivator gritted his teeth, exerting his Spiritual Energy to the extreme, unleashing all of it. Now, the disciples of Joyful Sect instead blocked those from Fulong Pavilion on his behalf. Under the surge of Spiritual Energy, the seemingly plain Demon Locking Chain emitted golden light, binding Kui Ying's massive body.

No one noticed that Kui Ying, seemingly drifting in mid-air and on the brink of death, had a faint smirk at the corner of its mouth. Its closed eyes suddenly opened, revealing crimson pupils to everyone present.

"This is..."

Several people hiding in the corner widened their eyes.

Actually, when the rain curtain disappeared, Jiang Feng's group already considered coming over. However, the warning from Miss Qingluan before she fainted—"Don't get close"—rung a warning bell for them, especially after enduring Kui Ying's various tactics earlier, magnifying their caution.

Climbing behind the long-dead ancient beast's carcass, they overlooked the situation from above. They weren't surprised that the battle drew others with ulterior motives, though the number of arriving people was unexpectedly large.

Looking around, there were about twenty people under Kui Ying, battling for half an hour, with demon clan offspring joining, especially the two Demon Clan members at the Peak of Core Formation suppressing Dongyue's experts individually, showcasing terrifying strength.

None of the present were ordinary offspring; naturally, they'd heard from family or elders of the Northern Demon Clan's might. Even Liu Tangxi could only describe the Demon Clan as superior. Today's encounter proved its reputation was well-founded.

The only good news was that, among those present, the highest cultivation was Huang Zhanlong and the Xiang Clan leader—a low level of Nascent Soul and having recently formed a Nascent Soul. For Lei Chuyu, they were manageable, not unbeatable but certainly suppressible, given Lei Chuyu had formed a Nascent Soul over two years ago, mastering it thoroughly.

"It's what Miss Qingluan mentioned earlier, Kui Ying naturally learns forbidden techniques, Fish Leaping Dragon Gate."

"It must be. We can't act recklessly now. Though Kui Ying is injured, it's far from exhausted. With Qingluan unconscious, unless it's an opportune moment, we shouldn't approach."

"I feel this Dragon Fish is plotting something. Wait... the ground is shaking."

"Look quickly!"

Jin An immediately pointed.

Unlike the previous battle, this time they were well-prepared with ample numbers. Though Jiang Feng's group expended considerable Spiritual Energy, their stamina and energy were fairly intact without signs of injury. Watching the tremors on the ground, at that moment, Kui Ying, floating in the air and on the brink of death, opened its eyes once again.

"Roar—"

A deep roar pierced the eardrums, causing nearly everyone present to frown involuntarily. Its gathered scales re-erected, snapping the Demon Locking Chain wrapped around it!

"Ah!"

Spitting blood on the spot.

The loose cultivator trying to fish in troubled waters was instantly backlashed by Spiritual Energy, his nose and mouth gushing blood, only for the Demon Clan siblings stirring trouble to halt suddenly, maintaining a standoff with Dongyue's people. They exchanged a glance, as if expecting this, the next second.

"Howl!"

Heavens and earth changed color.

The rain that should have stopped began to fall again, unlike its previous slow fall before ascending now, it soared upwards continuously, even the ground shook violently, destabilizing people, accompanied by blood and countless rocks, trees, even demon beast remnants soared into the sky!

Everyone's expressions changed.

With their balance lost, everyone's first instinct was to flee using Sword Control, as the drastic change happened too fast for escape. Kui Ying's Fish Leaping Dragon Gate enveloped several miles, leaving no chance of escape within half a cup of tea.

But upon soaring, the sensation of weightlessness became even more pronounced.

Those instinctively intending to use Sword Control to escape were flipped upside down, suspended like inverted figures in mid-air, lacking a point of leverage—among them was the loose cultivator trying to fish in troubled waters, or rather, several loose cultivators nearby trying the same.

These sect disciples were somewhat seasoned, demonstrating organization and discipline, but the group trying to profit as loose cultivators were different. Upon witnessing the eerie scene, they attempted to escape using Sword Control instantly, Silver Ling just wanted to say something.

Bang—

The loose cultivator, terrified, was smashed into pulp by a massive incoming rock.

"Don't fly, don't use Sword Control!"

Silver Ling nearly shouted this out.

Her face was filled with anxiousness. She realized Kui Ying's triumphant gaze—the beast feigned weakness to lure everyone in, so it could consume them as blood food to advance its realm and cultivation.

Everything around the core of Kui Ying floated upwards; the giant rocks beneath disintegrated entirely, even a small hill not far from a hundred meters slowly rose, fracturing into dozens of pieces. Several individuals lost balance and accidentally fell.

Some clung determinedly to a piece of rock before attempting to climb out, but the fractured rock instantly clamped shut under chaotic gravity!

The scene of collapsing heaven and earth nearly recreated the devastation of seven hundred miles of Old Capital in the past, alarming even Huang Zhanlong, who shouted for disciples to follow him, leaping and climbing mid-air, trying to find a safe landing route.

Joyful Sect and Dongyue Family disciples likewise, facing such circumstances, no one cared about fighting anymore; vengeance became trivial—survival became crucial. Only the Demon Clan siblings never focused on their opponents during the battle.

Instead, they consistently watched Kui Ying, promptly retreating when it opened its eyes. Despite shattered rocks and inversed gravity affecting them, they ran furthest, using their robust physiques to smash through ascending rocks occasionally.