Chapter 237: Chapter 205: A Misconception, Demon Fiend Infighting! A Clever Plan

The flesh and blood of Demon Fiends were only ever needed for refining special Techniques or Magical Artifacts.

Otherwise, no one would ever want to be contaminated by the stuff, let alone devour it.

Although they all came from the same source, Demon Fiends were more like terminally ill patients, already festering and riddled with a thousand sores.

It was like comparing stones in a latrine; the Demon Fiend would be the smelliest, most rotten one, so covered in filth that no one would willingly approach it.

Anyone who dared to devour the flesh and blood of Demon Fiends so wantonly, with no restraint whatsoever, was either a Great Demon Fiend or a madman among Cultivators.

And a completely unhinged one at that!

"He’s already entered the Inner City!"

The one in charge of scouting was starting to panic.

He hadn’t felt this much pressure even when facing the previous Corpse Transformation Realm Demon Fiends.

To dare kill one’s own kind so wantonly... not even the previous Great Demon Fiends at the Corpse Transformation Realm would do such a thing. This Great Demon Fiend’s origins were surely significant. It was definitely not to be provoked.

"What are you panicking about? It’s just at the Middle Stage of Corpse Transformation!"

A Cultivator at the Late Stage of Corpse Transformation couldn’t stand it any longer and immediately snapped.

When they received the news, they had extended their senses and naturally perceived the Great Demon Fiend’s Cultivation Level. It was only at the Middle Stage of Corpse Transformation.

No matter how strong it was, they had several Corpse Transformation Realm experts on their side. If they all attacked at once, what was there to fear? It wasn’t like they were facing a Zombie God.

"Stick to the plan. If it dares to get any closer, we’ll show it what we’re made of!"

This Cultivator’s status seemed to be quite high. Once he spoke, no one objected; they all deferred to him.

Soon, the group decided to stick to their roles. They sent out a few people to capture the mortals hiding in the city, while the majority of the Corpse Transformation Cultivators remained where they were to prevent any mishaps, focusing all their attention on the Great Demon Fiend.

...

Meanwhile, Yang An gradually approached and finally entered the Inner City.

Yang An sensed the auras of numerous Cultivators near the city’s edge.

They seemed indecisive, as if they couldn’t decide whether to stay or go.

Yang An couldn’t be bothered with them.

He had no intention of dealing with these people. He just wanted to devour as much Demon Fiend flesh and blood as possible in this city and then be on his way.

’As long as we don’t get in each other’s way.’

If they left him alone, he would leave them alone.

He continuously channeled the Dark Communication Secret Spell and the Great Brightness Buddha Golden Zen Spell. Thanks to his Mora Buddha’s Acupoint, the Mana consumption wasn’t too high.

At this rate, he could keep it up for at least a few more hours.

By now, he had killed no fewer than two hundred Demon Fiends. The pile of corpses alone would probably fill an entire room.

But to Yang An’s surprise, the remnant of the Seal still showed no signs of reawakening. There wasn’t the slightest stir.

’Don’t tell me all this flesh and blood isn’t even enough for a snack?’

’If that’s the case, just how much flesh and blood would it take to reawaken the Earth Spirit Stele inside?’

Yang An didn’t want to give up this rare opportunity. If he didn’t do it now, finding this much flesh and blood again would be no easy task.

’Whatever. I’m already here. Time to keep killing!’

Even after reaching the Inner City, the number of Demon Fiends didn’t decrease. In fact, there were more and more of them.

These Demon Fiends seemed to have lost their minds, swarming him all at once regardless of his Cultivation Level.

But not a single one could reach Yang An before being frozen by the Dark Communication Secret Spell and devoured a second later.

His actions also attracted the attention of Corpse Transformation Demon Fiends. Soon, two Demon Fiends at the Corpse Transformation Realm appeared in Yang An’s line of sight.

Unlike the mindless Demon Fiends, these Corpse Transformation Demon Fiends seemed to possess some intelligence.

They watched Yang An from a distance, not charging in immediately.

As for Yang An, all he wanted was flesh and blood; he didn’t need to differentiate its Cultivation Level.

’After all, no matter how strong these Demon Fiends are, they only have so much flesh and blood. Their Cultivation Level can’t affect... Wait!’

Yang An’s eyes suddenly lit up.

’I think I’ve been mistaken about something!’

’It seems Cultivation Level *does* determine the amount of flesh and blood.’

’A higher Cultivation Level means greater Immortality. Even if their flesh and blood is consumed, it can regenerate in a short time.’

He had killed a pile of Visceral Stone Realm Demon Fiends, but their flesh regeneration was suppressed by the Power of Rules, making it extremely slow.

’But what about the Corpse Transformation Realm? Or even a Zombie God, which is above Corpse Transformation?’

’If I could capture enough Corpse Transformation Demon Fiends and take advantage of their regeneration, couldn’t I devour their flesh and blood endlessly, a constant supply, before their Immortality is completely depleted?’

’If that’s possible, why would I waste my energy killing these small fries?’

At this thought, Yang An’s gaze fell upon the two motionless Corpse Transformation Demon Fiends in the distance, and his eyes began to glow.

KRAK—

Red lightning instantly coursed through Yang An’s body, erupting outwards and blasting all the frozen Demon Fiends within a ten-meter radius to ash.

His gaze never left the two hideous Demon Fiends in the distance. He shot into the air and rushed toward them, his eyes gleaming.

In the distance, the two Demon Fiends stood more than ten meters apart.

One had the body of a man and the head of a deer. It was powerfully built, with several rows of black rings hanging from its back.

The other was enormous, as large as a building. Its body was oval-shaped, dominated by a giant vertical mouth. On either side of the mouth were two beady black eyes, and the mouth itself was filled with a dense mass of arms.

"Little one, whose subordinate are you? Why are you slaughtering your own kind?"

Seeing Yang An suddenly charge, the two Demon Fiends exchanged a glance, and a voice immediately reached Yang An’s ears.

Yang An came to a sudden halt, landing on a rooftop. He couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

"Were you the one who just spoke?"

He looked at the deer-headed Demon Fiend and asked curiously.

This was the first time he had ever encountered a Demon Fiend that could communicate, which was why he had stopped.

The reason he only looked at the deer-headed Demon Fiend was that, although ugly, at least it had all its facial features.

As for the other hideous Demon Fiend, with its huge mouth and idiotic appearance, he didn’t believe for a second that it could talk.

"Answer my question!"

It was indeed this Demon Fiend that had spoken, but it didn’t answer Yang An, instead repeating its demand.

’Interesting!’

Yang An couldn’t help but grin.

He had always assumed they were a mindless horde of monsters, never expecting they could actually hold a conversation.

’Judging by its question, it must think I’m a Demon Fiend, too.’

The thought almost made Yang An laugh in exasperation.

’Damn it, where do I look like a Demon Fiend? This is baseless slander!’

’Look at the Techniques I’m using! Other Cultivators can’t even learn them, let alone a Demon Fiend!’

Seeing that Yang An still hadn’t answered...

"You’re courting death!"

Both Demon Fiends were clearly enraged.

The deer-headed Demon Fiend’s body trembled, and dozens of black rings shot out from within it.

The rings tore free from its flesh, all flying toward Yang An. They were so fast they appeared before him in the blink of an eye.

These rings were a Magical Artifact it had been continuously refining with its own flesh and blood, making them incredibly venomous.

Anyone touched by these rings, even a Cultivator or Demon Fiend of the same realm, would instantly dissolve into a puddle of foul blood, their Undying Body finding it nearly impossible to recover.

Having seen him kill so many Demon Fiends in such a short time, they naturally knew Yang An was no simple foe. Thus, they opened with a killing blow, not even considering a probing attack.

But as the rings appeared before Yang An, he simply formed a Seal Decision with his hand. In that instant, a thick layer of cyan light burst from his body, enveloping him completely.

CLANG CLANG CLANG—

A continuous series of clashes rang out in front of Yang An. Although he was protected by the Treasure Light Glaze Purification Technique, the cyan light quickly dimmed under the assault of so many rings.

Black spots appeared wherever the rings made contact.

These spots spread rapidly, and soon the cyan light around Yang An faded completely before shattering abruptly.

At that very moment, a huge shadow appeared behind Yang An.

A massive, hideous mouth opened wide and lunged, attempting to bite down on him.

Countless arms shot out from the mouth, trying to grab Yang An. At the same time, he felt an unknown restraining force that momentarily paralyzed him, an effect startlingly similar to his own Dark Communication Secret Spell.

With the two Demon Fiends’ attacks closing in, Yang An felt no fear whatsoever.

’We might all be at the Corpse Transformation level, but I’m a Corpse Transformation who can kill a Zombie God. I’m not like any ordinary one.’

’Is that all?’

Yang An didn’t even sense a threat. A cold sneer appeared on his face.

’This restraining force is nothing compared to that old geezer’s. His could completely immobilize even my soul.’

The next moment, a ring of white light appeared behind Yang An, instantly stretching his shadow out long beneath him.

In the blink of an eye, Yang An’s figure vanished from his original position.

When Yang An reappeared, he was already behind the deer-headed Demon Fiend, his hand already forming a Seal Decision.

The Demon Fiend reacted quickly. Sensing something, it immediately spun around.

RATTLE!

The numerous rings on its body rattled and clanked, but before they could detach, a black light enveloped it.

The next second, a towering Divine Aspect materialized before it. A giant hand descended from above, slamming it firmly to the ground.

Countless motes of Golden Radiance then materialized in mid-air and, like bullets from a gun, shot into its body.

Limbs, torso, head!

Every part of its body was pierced by the Golden Radiance, leaving it unable to move or resist.

Even though the Demon Fiend’s head was that of a deer, its features still twisted in an expression of pain and horror.

...

"Look! The Demon Fiends are fighting each other! That Great Demon Fiend is taking on two at once and isn’t losing at all!"

Back with the others, the Cultivator in charge of scouting suddenly exclaimed with delight. His attention had never wavered from Yang An, and he was ready to report on his every move.

The other Cultivators also saw this and were astonished.

"This Demon Fiend is incredible! It’s fighting two at once and countering them with ease! What are its origins?"

"Who cares about its origins? This is a golden opportunity!"

"Since they’re fighting, it means they’re not on the same side!

We can lure the other Great Demon Fiends over here and let them all fight it out. While they’re in chaos, we can strike. We might be able to annihilate all the Great Demon Fiends in one fell swoop!"

Someone realized the implications and made the suggestion.

The others’ eyes lit up when they heard this.

"An excellent plan!"