ebookland Chapter 236 Inner Layer
Chapter 236 Inner Layer
"What terrifying physical strength! How did this person temper their body?!"
The vice-leader's heart tightened as he watched the bloody scene, filled with utter disbelief.
It's outrageous that a martial artist who has just entered the ninth rank can have such heaven-defying body tempering cultivation!
As he was still sighing, the two dying golden giant rats launched their final counterattack, their demonic energy forming giant claws that slammed directly at Ye Kang.
The latter neither retreated nor dodged. As his true energy surged, he threw a punch. The Chaos Strike carried immense force, dispersing the demonic energy and simultaneously blasting a large hole in the body of a giant golden rat, almost destroying most of its body.
Seeing that things were not going well, the other one finally regained its senses, screamed and tried to run away. Ye Kang immediately followed, grabbed one of the rat's legs with one hand and pulled it back forcefully.
What followed was pure brutality, punch after punch, smashing him into a bloody mist.
At this moment, the vice-leader finally realized that something was wrong.
"This guy! Why wasn't he affected by the pressure from Lingyin Temple?!"
That's right, after looking at it for a long time, the vice-leader finally figured out the key to the problem.
These two golden-haired giant rats were actually only of average strength; if they were outside, the vice-leader could easily kill them.
But this is Lingyin Temple, there's a sense of oppression here!
Moreover, the higher the realm, the greater the pressure one has to endure. He could only exert 70% of his strength, so naturally he couldn't defeat two rat demons who were unaffected by the pressure.
But how did Song Xian manage to do that? He looked so relaxed and carefree, as if he wasn't suppressed at all.
Two conjectures flashed through the vice-leader's mind in an instant.
The first guess is how Song Xian avoided the pressure.
The second conjecture is terrifying: Song Xian's strength has reached a level he can't even imagine. Even when suppressed, he can easily kill two rat demons!
Despite his reluctance, the vice-leader was more inclined to the second hypothesis, because even Master Guangchun was suppressed, and he did not think anyone could break free from the rules of this secret realm.
Thinking about this, he looked troubled.
This boy is strange; he will surely become a major threat to our sect in the future. If we can eliminate him now…
The vice-leader briefly felt murderous intent, but only for a moment. He then withdrew his killing intent and turned to flee without hesitation.
Doing it here is not cost-effective.
I'm currently under pressure, and I probably won't be able to take down that kid in a short time. It would also waste a lot of time going into the inner layer to seize the treasure.
I've come here on a mission from the cult leader, so seizing the treasure should be my priority.
On the other side, Ye Kang, who had just killed two giant rats and gained some enlightenment, also looked in the direction where the vice sect leader had fled.
"You're smart enough not to come looking for death."
Ye Kang snorted coldly and ignored him.
The vice-leader had a mission, and so did he. After dealing with the big guy, he didn't stop for a moment, his Hundred Flowers Sword Finger flashing wildly.
The pink sword light pierced out bursts of blood, and soon the courtyard was littered with corpses, with piles of rat carcasses.
Finally, the last sword strike was delivered.
【Ding】
[Congratulations, host, on completing the mission: Rat Hunter]
[Quest Rewards: Comprehension Points, 10 Demon Blood Crystals]
Finally, they killed a full house, almost to the point that Ye Kang was sick of killing them.
He excitedly checked the panel; his comprehension had skyrocketed.
Sure enough, chaos is a ladder. Accumulating enlightenment in the secret realm is really fast. Not only did the enlightenment I used up before return, but I even exceeded it.
Moreover, there are demon blood crystals. After I finished comprehending the Dragon Demon Blood Forging Technique last time, I had zero demon blood crystals. Now I finally have 10 more.
Another bumper harvest!
Just as he was feeling happy, the system suddenly sounded an alarm.
【Ding】
[Warning: A Grandmaster-level demon general has been detected awakening. Please enter the inner layer immediately.]
Ye Kang was completely dumbfounded.
What are you doing!
We've killed too many people, and now we've brought out their ancestors!
Grandmaster level! Demon General! This is a joke!
Ye Kang wasn't arrogant enough to fight a grandmaster. He took the jade box and ran inside without hesitation.
Compared to the others, Ye Kang was subjected to much less suppression, which barely affected his speed. With a full sprint, he quickly crossed the entire outer layer.
Meanwhile, in the outer underground layer, a terrifying being suddenly opened its eyes, and demonic energy permeated the earth, quickly enveloping the entire area.
Ye Kang felt a chill run down his spine and his head was about to explode when he sensed this demonic aura!
So strong!
This aura is so powerful that even twenty golden-haired rat demons couldn't match it!
If it catches you, you're doomed!
Ye Kang sprinted wildly and actually caught up with the vice leader of the White Lotus Sect at the last moment.
The latter looked back, his expression incredibly interesting.
"You bastard! What did you just pull out?!"
The vice-leader, disregarding his image, cursed loudly and, together with Ye Kang, rushed into the open space ahead with all his might.
The area was brightly lit, with a clean and tidy environment, resembling a well-functioning and thriving temple, a stark contrast to the dilapidated exterior.
Needless to say, this is the inner layer!
Without saying a word, the two of them rolled inside.
At the same time, the outer layer of demonic energy surged, turning all the buildings on the ground into dust, a truly terrifying sight.
This powerful aura did not reach the inner layer at all. Despite being separated only by a bluestone path, it was as if they were two different worlds, which was quite strange.
Ye Kang and the vice leader were both panting heavily. They exchanged a glance, still shaken, before immediately standing up and glaring at each other coldly.
"You shameless brat! How dare you lure demons here! You almost killed us all!" the vice-leader directly rebuked.
Ye Kang also sneered, "What's it to you? The White Lotus Sect's traitors are dead, so be it."
"you wanna die!"
Upon hearing this, the vice-leader's killing intent surged, and he couldn't help but want to make a move. Ye Kang also clenched his fists, showing no fear whatsoever.
Just as the two were about to draw their swords, a gentle breeze suddenly blew by, and their murderous intent was abruptly extinguished.
"Stop it, now is not the time for you to fight."
A light, airy voice came from behind them, and the two of them were startled at the same time, bowing respectfully towards the distance.
Without a doubt, there is only one master who can subdue the two of them instantly, and that is Abbess Guangchun of Jingyuezhai.
Sure enough, she was standing on the huge stone steps in front of them, looking at the two of them with a helpless expression.
Ye Kang then noticed that directly in front of the open space was an ancient stone staircase. At this moment, almost all the martial artists who had entered the inner layer were standing on one of the steps, their expressions pained.
These people all looked at the two who had arrived last, and then, regardless of whether they were friends or foes, they all glared at Ye Kang.
"Song Xian! Have you gone mad?! Do you know you almost killed us?!"
"A rat demon is rampant in Lingyin Temple, how dare you seduce it!"
"Ignorant brat, you all should kill this reckless brat first, lest he kill everyone!"