Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Gu Chen's cultivation was profound; naturally, a ghastly wail from a demon ghost couldn't harm him in the slightest, and what's more, sensing the formidable strength of the demon ghost within Lian Xing, Gu Chen's eyes shone even brighter.

Because the stronger the demon ghost, the more merit points he would receive after slaying it.

Layers of dark qi continuously surged out from within Lian Xing's body, yet his stature had not increased in height, nor had he taken on the beast-like form that those warriors of the Red Flame Demon Sect merged with demon ghosts had previously exhibited.

Instead, the dense dark qi gathered behind him, taking shape into a ghastly black shadow like a fierce ghost, its ferocious pupils locked onto Gu Chen, sending shivers down one's spine.

Only when the fusion with the demon ghost reached the highest compatibility, a perfect integration of ten parts out of ten, would this occur, with no distinction between the fused warrior and the demon ghost.

It could be said that Lian Xing was no longer of the Human Clan, his bloodline altered under the influence of the demon ghost, with strands of black mist swirling around him.

This demon ghost, although still at the level of a spectral-class demon ghost, was almost reaching the limit of its class.

Not every demon ghost had the potential to reach such a limit, and Lian Xing's fusion with this particular one was driven by greater ambition; he wanted to reach the fourth level of the Vajra Stage in Da Xia—a level of physical prowess not seen in hundreds of years, the seemingly invincible 'Vajra Indestructible'.

Therefore, he needed a vast amount of flesh to feed the demon ghost, enabling it to undergo a metamorphosis, which would then stimulate Lian Xing's own body to reach the fourth level of the Vajra Stage, the legendary 'Vajra Indestructible'.

However, getting a demon ghost to reach its limit is not so easy and requires a degree of luck, but Lian Xing had a premonition that as long as he killed Gu Chen and devoured his flesh and blood, the demon ghost within him would definitely undergo a transformation.

Snap!

Lian Xing clapped his hands together, his body's half portion of GangQi merging with the demon ghost's power, and the somber dark qi transformed into numerous trails of cold light, like divine blades, piercing towards Gu Chen.

Hum!

A layer of golden light burst from Gu Chen's body, the Golden Bell Shield appearing and encompassing him entirely, impervious to the attacks of the dark qi.

Lian Xing's gaze sharpened, and in the next moment, the demon ghost behind him shot out, opening its maw wide, lunging to devour Gu Chen.

"Roar!"

Suddenly, a soul-shaking dragon-tiger roar echoed over Cloud Smoke City, the lake's surface exploded on the spot, with dozens of water columns soaring into the sky. At the same time, countless Red Flame Demon Sect warriors who heard the sound cried out in shock as their bodies burst apart.

Witnessing Gu Chen's valiant might, many of the righteous warriors on the flower boat felt joy in their eyes, seeing once again a hope for life.

Initially, with the Red Flame Demon Sect coming fully prepared, plus the presence of those demon ghosts and Lian Xing, they had panicked, even blaming Gu Chen for killing Feng Zhi and Xue Jun.

After all, these two were formidable in combat, and with them present, the Demon Sect warriors could have been held at bay.

But now, seeing Gu Chen's powerful cultivation and strength, they had no more grievances.

Lian Xing was indeed very strong, with the ability to fight two at once, he alone could battle both Feng Zhi and Xue Jun. If his internal demon ghost was also counted, the combined efforts of Feng Zhi and Xue Jun wouldn't match him.

But the existence of Gu Chen had become the greatest obstacle to the Demon Sect's mission this time.

That powerful roar just now had even made the demon ghost within Lian Xing feel fear, causing Lian Xing's pupils to shrink; for the first time since the battle began, he spoke.

Staring at Gu Chen, he demanded coldly, "What exactly is your cultivation level?"

Gu Chen replied indifferently, "Mid Vajra Stage."

"That's impossible!"

Hearing Gu Chen's answer, Lian Xing's first instinct was disbelief. How could someone of the Mid Vajra Stage possess such terrifying strength? He felt that Gu Chen was completely deceiving him.

Lian Xing said gravely, "I understand now, the Jing Tian Department must have given you a heavenly treasure that could enhance your power, which is why your strength has improved so rapidly in such a short time."

Gu Chen remained composed without a word, letting Lian Xing speculate as he wished.

Boom!

The next moment, he took action, stimulating the Dragon-Tiger Roar Golden Bell Shield; the dragon and tiger phantoms on the Golden Bell seemed to come to life, vivid and lifelike. Gu Chen only felt his strength surge massively, breaking through the two hundred thousand mark and reaching an astonishing power of two hundred and thirty thousand catties.

With a push of his palm, carried by his terrifying internal energy, a fierce wind suddenly arose, making it difficult for Lian Xing to even stand.

At that moment, Lian Xing knew that even with the demon ghost inhabiting his body, he was no match for Gu Chen. A monstrous genius had emerged from the Jing Tian Department, and now he had to flee immediately!

But in the presence of Gu Chen, escaping was easier said than done.

Shh!

Gu Chen pressed his finger into the void, and a sword qi accompanied by an earth-shattering sword intent instantly burst forth, attacking Lian Xing.

Lian Xing's face turned white with shock, no longer able to maintain his previous composure. Using all his might, he became one with the demon ghost within him and executed a perfectly honed Superior Martial Skill, containing the true essence of martial arts within it.

"Pfft!"

Facing Gu Chen's Condensing Pulse Sword Wave, how could Lian Xing be his match? Barely exchanging blows, he spat out fresh blood, nearly split in two by Gu Chen's sword qi, his flesh and even the chilling sight of white bone separating at the torso.

The power of the spectral-class demon ghost erupted, a cloud of black mist enveloping Lian Xing's battered body as it fled towards the distance, and constant streams of dark qi emerged from the wound on Lian Xing's torso, aiding in the repair of his body.

Lian Xing's complexion was ashen as he continuously swallowed elixirs, all the while fleeing desperately into the distance.

He leapt from the flower boat, moving across the surface of the lake with ease, his light-footed agility remarkable.

Gu Chen saw Lian Xing fleeing, but he did not feel the slightest bit of anxiety. Walking on the lake surface as if it were flat ground, he could naturally do it too, but there was simply no need.

Boom!

Gu Chen executed the Great Vajra Fist, the grand and fierce intention of the fist unfolded, and a Shadow of Furious Dharma King materialized behind him. As the inner breath of five hundred and six years surged within him, with a tremendous force, he threw a punch through the air at Lian Xing.

Bang!

Under Gu Chen's full-strength strike, Lian Xing, including the demon inside him, burst open instantly, turning into a cloud of blood mist, dead beyond death.

As for that soul crystal, it was enveloped by Gu Chen's surging inner breath. He scooped it up the moment it was about to plunge into the lake, bringing it back into his palm.

One of the most outstanding successors of the Red Flame Demon Sect died so easily at the hands of Gu Chen.

With Lian Xing dead, the subsequent battles became much simpler. With Gu Chen taking action, those Demon Sect warriors had no chance to escape.

Even the Vajra Stage warriors from the Red Flame Demon Sect were no match for Gu Chen and were effortlessly slain by him.

Gu Chen also saved quite a few of the righteous warriors, and these people suddenly felt immensely grateful to him, but Gu Chen paid them no mind.

Because he knew that very few of them were truly sincere. The Jing Tian Department suppressed the world, hanging over the heads of all martial artists and even those famous sects like a sword. Even though Gu Chen saved them, there were hardly any who would sincerely thank him.

After this battle, only four of the ten top courtesans of Pavilion of Flowers remained, with six dead. Autumn Snow was lucky, she was saved by Gu Chen who was distracted during the fierce battle with Lian Xing, but the rest of the courtesans were not so fortunate.

The survivors—how could they still have the mood to attend any night feast or floral boat procession? The boats quickly turned and headed towards Cloud Smoke City.

It was only upon their return to Cloud Smoke City that they learned the city had just experienced a major battle as well. Warriors of the Gang Qi Stage from the Red Flame Demon Sect had attacked the city, but fortunately, following the incident in Xu'an County, Da Xia had strengthened defenses for all major cities, and there was not much loss tonight. Read exclusive content at M-V-L

The main objective of the Red Flame Demon Sect tonight was to target Gu Chen, Feng Zhi, Xue Jun, and other young warriors. The Red Flame Demon Sect wanted Lian Xing to devour the flesh and blood of these young warriors to induce a transformation in the demon within him.

Unfortunately, they underestimated Gu Chen's strength and did not expect him to have improved so swiftly. Not only did the demon inside Lian Xing fail to transform completely, but Lian Xing himself was sacrificed in the process.

After this incident, the night feast of Pavilion of Flowers could no longer be held. With six of the ten courtesans dead and only four remaining, Pavilion of Flowers was severely weakened, and they developed a deep hatred for the Red Flame Demon Sect.

But all of this was no longer of concern to Gu Chen.

After returning to Cloud Smoke City, Luo Feng was eager to report the situation to the Red Dust Tower headquarters and also to help Gu Chen find the location of the Blood Garment Tower's base, so he left in a hurry.

Subsequently, Gu Chen also found a suitable inn to stay in. He told the attendant not to disturb him for the time being, and once back in his room, his gaze lowered, and with a thought, he called up the panel.

Name: Gu Chen

Martial Skills: Golden Bell Shield (Great Achievement), Burning Vein Finger (Perfection, can evolve), Phantom Traceless Step (Perfection), Astonishing Swan Swordsmanship Skills (Perfection), Great Vajra Fist (Perfection), Condensing Pulse Sword Wave (Perfection, can evolve), Four Extremes Propping Heaven Fist (Small Achievement)

Internal Gongfu: Pure Yang Wuji Gong

Cultivation: Five hundred and six years

Stage: Vajra Stage, mid-term

Merit Points: 110

Without a doubt, this time, Gu Chen would prioritize bringing the Superior Martial Skill Golden Bell Shield to perfection, and then use it to catalyze a breakthrough in his body, allowing him to reach the third layer of the Vajra Stage corporeal body, a body as powerful as a primitive dragon.

In an instant, with a thought from Gu Chen, an astonishing eighty-eight merit points disappeared from the panel.

"What?!"

Seeing this, Gu Chen immediately took in a sharp breath, never expecting that reaching perfection with a Superior Martial Skill would require such a high amount of merit points.

On the panel, the merit points that had exceeded a hundred suddenly dwindled to a very few.

Boom!

The next moment, as the Superior Martial Skill Golden Bell Shield reached the realm of perfection, Gu Chen's body experienced an unprecedented major enhancement!

In an instant, the bones throughout Gu Chen's body made continuous noises, but it wasn't the usual crackling sound, rather it was an extremely crisp sound, like metal clashing.

At the same time, impurities were expelled from his flesh through his pores, leaving his skin even more flawless.

That wasn't all. At that moment, the organs inside Gu Chen began to resonate, continuously discharging impurities. This resonance was very regular, with a sound vibrating like faint thunder, and a mysterious energy tempered his organs, forming a translucent shield around them.

With a major breakthrough in his body, Gu Chen felt an endless surge of power from the depths within him; he seemed to have inexhaustible strength, and one punch felt as though it could pierce the sky.

This was perhaps not an illusion, for Gu Chen knew that his physical strength was soaring, and his body was getting stronger at an extraordinarily rapid pace!

In just a moment, even without utilizing any techniques, his pure physical strength had broken through the two hundred thousand jin barrier, and it was still steadily increasing.

Inside the room, blood essence was diffusing from all of Gu Chen's pores, an indication of a body so powerful that it had reached a certain extent.

At the same time, within Gu Chen's body, which was as smooth as jade, fragrant breezes wafted and brilliant golden light enveloped his body.

At this moment, he was as if he had achieved corporeal sanctity!