516: Chapter 229: Ambush the Earth Demon God_7 516: Chapter 229: Ambush the Earth Demon God_7 They naturally wouldn’t harbor any notion of underestimating their opponent, striking with full force from the outset.
Those who dared to underestimate had already perished.
Fahai’s expression was grave, yet there was not a trace of timidity.
His will to fight grew ever stronger, and his killing intent became more and more intense.
“Today I must slay you.”
Fahai spoke coldly, his icy gaze instilling a sense of unease in the female demon.
She even found herself reluctant to meet Fahai’s eyes, for they were like knives, capable of piercing directly into her heart.
The female demon’s smile vanished as she said chillingly, “Still so defiant at death’s door.
Since you’re so eager to die, I’ll send you on your way right now.”
The female demon’s attacks became increasingly domineering.
She no longer cared about the toll on herself, determined to slay Fahai at the first opportunity.
As the female demon’s assaults grew more ferocious, Fahai’s counterattacks also surged in strength.
Fearlessness adorned his face, and his eyes held an unwavering belief in victory.
It sent a shiver through the female demon’s heart, and she became somewhat panicked.
Her attacks were tinged with hesitation, but sensing the opportunity, Fahai struck back with even more ferocity.
Buddha’s Light shone forth, dissolving the Demonic Qi enveloping the female demon.
Fahai’s horsetail whisk in hand struck out time and again, intercepting the female demon’s longsword and leaving scar after scar on her body.
After hundreds of exchanges, the female demon still hadn’t subdued Fahai.
Even though Fahai was bloodied and staggered on his feet.
Yet, the frequency of his attacks had not diminished in the slightest.
“You’re mad, if you continue like this, even if I don’t kill you, you will be severely wounded, your strength greatly diminished, and you might even fall to the level of an Earth Immortal.”
The female demon said incredulously, warning Fahai.
But there was not a flicker of doubt in Fahai’s eyes, as he responded coldly, “If I do not enter hell, who will?
If my Divine Skills do not protect the common people and vanquish demons, what use are they to me?”
Truth Listening gave a thumbs-up, feeling a strong sense of affinity for Fahai.
This was a monk much like its master.
No wonder the Great Sage Equalling Heaven had accepted Fahai, allowing him to enter Huaguo Mountain.
Such a monk, wholly dedicated to the common people, would no doubt be greatly admired by the Great Sage according to his temperament.
By this time, Truth Listening was no longer worried.
With the Great Sage present, nothing untoward would happen to this monk.
It had been needless concern.
“Madman.”
The female demon found it hard to understand.
In the hearts of demons, becoming stronger through cultivation was naturally to oppress others, to revel in the pleasure of conquest, including the thrill of destruction.
Someone like Fahai, who would risk his own life for the sake of others, was simply insane in her view.
Evil demons could never comprehend such a sentiment.
After battling for a thousand strokes, Fahai’s body was in tatters, having suffered extremely severe injuries.
But the female demon was not faring well either, covered in wounds, and several times she had barely escaped being counter-killed by Fahai.
She glared at Fahai, a cold smile on her face.
Even if Fahai were stronger, he could not change the fact that he was a Celestial Immortal.
A mere Celestial Immortal, aspiring to contend with a Heavenly Venerate, was utterly deluded and couldn’t escape the fate of being slain in the end.
In the end, with a swing of her sword, the female demon sent Fahai crashing heavily into the city below.
The female demon sneered, knowing that Fahai was now thoroughly injured and no longer had the strength to fight.
A playful look flickered in her eyes as she contemplated how to deal with this monk next.
Of course, not killing him and instead turning this monk into a demon was not a bad idea.
She descended slowly, approaching Fahai.
Sun Wukong watched everything unfold before him, still busying himself with his wine, not intervening.
He was waiting, waiting for Fahai to break through.
This was an opportunity, only by being pushed to the brink would there be a chance for breakthrough.
Once successful, Fahai would ascend to the status of a true Heavenly Venerate.
“Stop right there.”
Two Earth Immortals, priests, stood in front of Fahai.
They were fearful, yet resolute.
Simultaneously, ordinary people also stood in front of Fahai.
They rebuked the female demon, not allowing her to harm Fahai.
“Get away, you foul Demon Head.
You shall not harm the master.”
“If you dare kill the master, we will never forgive you.”
“Everyone, act!
Stop this Female Demon Head, we can’t let her lay hands on the master.”
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More and more of the city’s citizens gathered, all standing in front of Fahai, using their frail bodies to shield his injured form.
This caused Truth Listening to be somewhat astonished.
These people should be afraid of the female demon.
But given their current behavior, they had the courage to confront her directly, without fear that she might kill them.
To Truth Listening, this was unimaginable.
After all, ordinary beings are most fearful of death.
For them, other than being penniless, there’s nothing more terrifying than death itself.
Yet today, they all stood in front of Fahai, blocking the female demon whom they had no chance of defeating.
They knew full well that if the female demon were to attack, they would be torn to pieces in an instant.
Still, they stood their ground, showing no fear.
It was almost inconceivable, what made these ordinary beings overcome their fear of death.
“Actually, the common people are simple.
If you truly care for them, their response is just as sincere.
Of course, there are always ungrateful beings in every race, but those are just the exception and cannot be taken into account.”
Sun Wukong uttered with a faint smile, holding the common people in high regard.
The beings of later generations might be full of selfish desires.
They might have all sorts of imperfections, unlike the Ancient Gods who are immensely powerful and whose natures are almost as perfect as the Dao itself.