Chapter 155: Chapter 154: Full of Justice Sense
Having endured the relentless, back-and-forth refinement of the bone-scouring hurricanes and Jade Thunder in the Soul-shocking Valley, Hong Yuan’s Python Soul had broken through the limit of forty-nine meters, reaching a colossal seventy-two meters. Moreover, due to his breakthrough to the Hundred Python Soul, the multiplier of his soul had reached over five hundred and seventy times. His body was now covered in numerous silver lines, even more than the bronze ones. He had undeniably become a massive Green-White Giant Python, a sight incredibly terrifying to behold. If one hadn’t been paying close attention to him all along, a regular Demon would not recognize him as Xuan Guangqiao!
What a powerful aura, what a majestic physique, Ji Qingxue marveled inwardly. Is this Green-White Giant Python Wind Grass Rope? No, it must be Lei Yang... Who would have thought that Lei Yang, so silent and unassuming, could actually be so formidable. She deeply sensed the terror of the Green-White Giant Python before her. Like Hong Yuan, both Wind Grass Rope and Lei Yang were python-type Demon Cultivators. To Ji Qingxue, this Green-White Giant Python had to be either Wind Grass Rope or Lei Yang. As for Hong Yuan, she hadn’t even considered him. In Ji Qingxue’s subconscious, Hong Yuan was only slightly stronger than she was. Since she was struggling so much, she assumed Hong Yuan couldn’t be faring much better.
Don’t see me, don’t see me, Ji Qingxue thought, hiding in a corner and trembling. If it weren’t for recently using her Innate Ability, which caused her soul to scatter, she would undoubtedly be trying to escape right now. Staying near the Green-White Giant Python, Ji Qingxue felt an unprecedented threat to her life. I’ll die, I’ll certainly die!
CRACK! A Jade Thunder, like a slithering serpent, descended from the heavens, striking down at Hong Yuan. Unfazed, Hong Yuan opened his enormous mouth and swallowed the Jade Thunder in one gulp. Witnessing this scene, Ji Qingxue’s rabbit eyes widened in shock at Hong Yuan’s insane behavior. A monster, a monster! He’s actually able to swallow Jade Thunder whole to refine his soul!
Ji Qingxue internally roared in madness as her body couldn’t stop shaking, her rabbit legs trembling uncontrollably. The moment Hong Yuan’s gaze shifted towards her, Ji Qingxue steeled her mind, clenched her teeth, and, risking the further scattering of her soul, fled in panic, scrambling for any escape route. A flash of Great Moon Light streaked past, and Ji Qingxue felt as light as a swallow. With a single thought, she knew she could run beyond her own sight. At this moment, Ji Qingxue was exerting all her energy in her flight, on the verge of escaping the Soul-shocking Valley.
Running?
A subtle smile appeared on Hong Yuan’s lips. I never said you could leave. Frost Lightning Speed, activate! With a thought, Hong Yuan instantly transformed into Frost Lightning, brutally charging forward. The seventy-two-meter-long Green-White Giant Python made a thunderous, powerful sound through the air, a noise so grand it shook the heavens.Ji Qingxue, still fleeing, felt a thud in her heart as she listened to the fierce wind roaring in her ears. With resignation, she closed her eyes. I’m sorry, sister, I’ve disgraced you, she lamented inwardly.
Hong Yuan caught up to Ji Qingxue, coiled around her, and even spun her in circles. His immense python body wrapped tightly around Ji Qingxue, high above the ground; with just a little more effort, he could have ended her life. Huh!? What’s this silly girl closing her eyes for? Hong Yuan was puzzled. He became even more befuddled when he saw tears of grievance falling from Ji Qingxue’s eyes. This foolish Snow Shadow Rabbit, so unskilled in combat, must have come here for a vacation... But in an instant, a kind smile appeared on Hong Yuan’s lips.
With the increase in his soul’s multiplier, these Soul Beasts had gained some Spiritual Nature, knowing how to seek benefits and avoid harm, making hunting them rather difficult for Hong Yuan. However, with this foolish Snow Shadow Rabbit as bait, his hunting would become much easier. Hong Yuan adjusted his breathing, trying his best to present a gentle expression. "Ji Qingxue, what are you doing?" Hong Yuan inquired, his large python eyes filled with curiosity.
Ji Qingxue, who had braced herself for death, instead heard his question. She slowly opened her eyes, looking bewilderedly at Hong Yuan, and then her face showed utter disbelief. "Xuan Guangqiao, you’re actually Xuan Guangqiao!!!" she exclaimed in shock. When Hong Yuan nodded lightly, Ji Qingxue was stunned. She had always thought Xuan Guangqiao was a weakling just like her, only there to make up the numbers and broaden her horizons, preparing for the next Heart-questioning Trial. But to her surprise, she was the only weakling, while Xuan Guangqiao aimed to soar. No, it can’t be, Ji Qingxue thought, her face showing a questioning expression. You’re Lei Yang, aren’t you? You must be joking with me...
Hong Yuan applied a bit of force, instantly causing Ji Qingxue’s face to contort in pain. "Ah!" Ji Qingxue cried out, immediately realizing that the detestable fiend before her was indeed Xuan Guangqiao. "We came here as allies, have you forgotten?" Hong Yuan said softly. Under Ji Qingxue’s terrified gaze, Hong Yuan extended his python tongue and left a mark on her rabbit body. Afterward, Hong Yuan, slightly disguising his fishing strategy, informed Ji Qingxue and instructed her to carry it out. Ji Qingxue wasn’t foolish; of course, she didn’t want to accept Hong Yuan’s plan. But under the coercion of Hong Yuan’s formidable strength, she was compelled to accept and had no choice but to put it into action.
Ji Qingxue was the bait, and Hong Yuan, the fisherman.
Damn Xuan Guangqiao! Stinky Xuan Guangqiao! Using me as bait! You better not fall into my hands! Ji Qingxue fumed inwardly, but her body very honestly wandered around the Jade Forest, luring other powerful Soul Beasts to attack. The fishing strategy was extraordinarily effective. The Soul Beasts didn’t dare approach the powerful Hong Yuan, but they were very willing to deal with the weak Ji Qingxue.
Under Hong Yuan’s powerful strikes, he swiftly hunted the Soul Beasts, enhancing his Soul Foundation. At this moment, Hong Yuan effortlessly killed a Green Jade Lion Soul Beast and devoured a large part of it.
[Soul Tao +89]
[Soul Tao +89]
[School: Soul Tao (Master 61%) → Soul Tao (Master 62%)]
While Hong Yuan feasted heartily, Ji Qingxue looked on eagerly, swallowing dryly and forcefully suppressing her desire to devour. She watched Hong Yuan with eyes full of longing, hoping he would be generous with her. Hong Yuan didn’t indulge her; he gave her a small piece of the tail and told her to stand aside.
"Xuan Guangqiao," Ji Qingxue said, tilting her head up to ask Hong Yuan. They were currently resting in a thicket, with Hong Yuan taking large bites, thoroughly enjoying himself. Hong Yuan didn’t speak but glanced sidelong at the Snow Shadow Rabbit, Ji Qingxue. "Could you give me a bigger share?" Ji Qingxue asked ingratiatingly.
"Why should I?"
"If you give me more, I... I’ll invite you to play in our Snow Moon Sea Realm."
"Heh."
Hong Yuan, gnawing on the corpse of the Green Jade Lion Soul Beast, moved to a different spot. His massive python body completely obstructed Ji Qingxue’s view, leaving her fuming with frustration. When had she become so unattractive? She was the exceedingly rare Snow Shadow Rabbit, and even the sister of the Snow Moon Demon Saint!
The audience outside couldn’t clearly see what Hong Yuan and Ji Qingxue were discussing. They just vaguely saw Hong Yuan agree to ally with Ji Qingxue, offering a helping hand and aiding her, and they lavishly praised Hong Yuan’s righteousness. "I really didn’t expect Xuan Guangqiao to be so magnanimous, so righteous."
"Ji Qingxue is lucky to have met Xuan Guangqiao. If it weren’t for him, she probably would have been sent back to the Bronze Land long ago."
"Xuan Guangqiao, the younger generation is truly formidable!"
Many Demon Cultivators nodded continuously. Especially after seeing the brutal confrontations of other trial participants, they felt the atmosphere between Hong Yuan and Ji Qingxue was exceedingly rare. Even the Snow Moon Demon Saint watched Hong Yuan and Ji Qingxue with a thoughtful gaze, thinking, Could it be that my obtuse sister has found a suitor after her own heart...?