The Grey Rat's Demon Path

Chapter 163: Chapter 151-152: Counter-kill

High in the sky, an Escape Light flashed past.

The Escape Light was faint, nearly impossible to spot without a close look.

SWOOSH!

An exquisitely beautiful figure appeared on a desolate mountain peak.

She wore Colorful Palace Attire, her black hair draped over her shoulders. Her face was cold and stunning, and she carried herself with a unique air.

’I barely broke through the encirclement, and my injuries are severe. The Power of Restriction in my body is like a cancer clinging to my bones, difficult to purge. Most of my Demon Power has been corroded. I can’t delay any longer; I must deal with this at once!’

With a sweep of her beautiful eyes, the woman found a place to recuperate among the giant boulders of the barren mountain.

She was gravely injured, with not even a tenth of her combat prowess remaining.

However, many factions, including the Yanyue Sect, had fought over the Secret Realm in the Thundering Mountain Range, and she had ultimately emerged as the biggest winner.

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The next day, led by the Managerial Demon, Xu Chang’an once again arrived at the Four-directions Cave Mansion.

The Leopard Spirit, the Ox Demon, and the Lark Spirit—three Veteran Great Demons—were gathered.

"Fellow Daoist, we three have discussed this for a long time. In the end, we’ve decided not to rent the fourth cave of the Four-directions Cave Mansion to you!"

the Leopard Spirit said, his face expressionless.

’They’re not renting it to me!?’

Xu Chang’an was a little surprised.

However, since they had made their decision, he wasn’t the type to linger and readily accepted it.

"Apologies, Fellow Daoist. We simply have other considerations!"

The Ox Demon stepped forward and clapped Xu Chang’an’s shoulder in a consoling gesture.

"Mm."

Xu Chang’an nodded slightly, showing he understood.

"Honored guest, let me show you some of the other cave mansions then!" the Managerial Demon said.

"I have urgent business today, so I’ll take my leave. I’ll come back to look again in a few days!"

With that, Xu Chang’an departed from the Four-directions Cave Mansion without another moment’s delay.

The moment he left, a strange glint flashed in Xu Chang’an’s eyes.

’Are they treating me like an easy mark!?’

Just a moment ago, when the Ox Demon had clapped his shoulder, he had left some tracking powder on him.

This powder was nearly invisible to the naked eye and completely odorless.

It could only be tracked using a special technique.

If Xu Chang’an’s Demon Sense weren’t far superior to others of his rank, and if he weren’t so seasoned, he likely would never have noticed.

Although he had intentionally revealed a higher cultivation level, his Qi Refining Ninth Layer cultivation was still seen as too low to protect the kind of wealth a Second Order Middle Grade Alchemist was expected to have.

Furthermore, this wasn’t Peacock Demon City. He was a newcomer, with no connections or backing among the demons here. If he were killed, no demon would stand up for him.

No demon would even know if he died here.

’Such a fine scheme!’

’I came here in good faith to rent a cave mansion, and they actually decided to target me!’

A cold glint flashed in Xu Chang’an’s eyes.

’I’ll make sure it’s a one-way trip for you!’

After leaving Heaven-Gazing Valley, Xu Chang’an didn’t wait around. Instead, he flew his Magical Artifact toward a desolate, mountainous area.

He flew at a moderate pace, maintaining the normal speed of someone at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

Along the way, Xu Chang’an secretly scanned his surroundings. His Demon Sense was extraordinary, and bolstered by a Secret Technique from his past life, he could even notice the probing of a Top-tier Great Demon.

For a time, everything seemed normal.

But after a little less than half an hour, he could clearly feel a faint, intermittent sensation of being watched from behind.

’They’re here!’

Xu Chang’an’s spirit tensed, but he outwardly remained calm and continued to Yukong forward.

Not far behind Xu Chang’an, the Ox Demon and the Leopard Spirit concealed their auras and followed stealthily.

"This Gray Rat Demon sure is oblivious!"

The Ox Demon’s Tracking Spell was firmly locked onto Xu Chang’an’s position.

"Considering the fortune he’s accumulated as a Second Order Middle Grade Alchemist, he must have a few tricks up his sleeve," the Leopard Spirit said coolly.

"True! But no matter what tricks he has, they’ll be useless against us!"

The Ox Demon roared with laughter.

He was in a good mood, anticipating an unexpected windfall.

The Demon Path is fraught with hardship; abundant resources would undoubtedly make the journey a little easier.

The two demons maintained a suitable distance as they trailed Xu Chang’an.

After traveling a great distance, they saw that they were in an area rarely frequented by demons and decided to make their move.

"Let’s move!"

The two demons exchanged a look and unleashed their Demon Power.

The speed of their Magical Artifacts skyrocketed, and they closed the distance to Xu Chang’an with incredible velocity.

The streak of light ahead seemed to have noticed the pursuing demons, for it suddenly dove toward the mountain forest below.

"He’s spotted us!"

"With the tracking scent on him, he can’t get away!"

The two demons gave chase, diving into the forest after him.

’With their speed at the Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, how could someone at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer possibly escape on a Magical Artifact!’

"Huh!? What’s going on?"

The Ox Demon stared at the scene before him, stunned.

The tracking scent was here, no doubt about it, but where was the Gray Rat Demon?

"What’s going on?"

The Leopard Spirit beside him was also baffled.

Just as the two demons were wondering what was happening, an immense and overwhelming pressure swept over them.

A beam of emerald light, carrying an unbelievably heavy force, blasted toward them.

"This is bad!"

The two demons’ faces filled with terror.

This was an attack on the level of a Top-tier Great Demon!

Not daring to hold anything back, the Leopard Spirit and the Ox Demon unleashed their ultimate defensive measures.

But before they could fully mount a defense, a Golden Ring, shimmering with golden light, appeared at their side.

"Damn it!"

The Ox Demon couldn’t dodge in time. His Protective Demon Power shattered as the ring smashed squarely into him.

BOOM!

The Ox Demon’s body was slammed viciously into the ground.

The Leopard Spirit dared not get distracted; he conjured a yellow tornado over a hundred feet tall to block the emerald light.

The power of the emerald light was far stronger than he had imagined—it was a strike nearing the level of a Quasi-Demon King!

"AHH!"

The Leopard Spirit shrieked in pain from the backlash.

SWOOSH!

A longsword, shimmering with Spiritual Treasure Light, shot straight toward him.

Unable to react in time, the Leopard Spirit desperately unleashed his Protective Demon Power, hoping to endure the blow.

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