Chapter 95 Great War Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast)

"This Essence of Yi Wood is rather remarkable."

Storing away the Essence of Yi Wood, Chen Muzhi's thoughts flickered.

The Essence of Yi Wood is a Tier-1 treasure, which can be used to forge high-grade Tier-1 magical artifacts or as an ingredient in alchemy. It is considered a rather valuable treasure.

The group had just entered the Second-Wood Earth Vein when they swiftly eradicated all the Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) in the vicinity.

As everyone gathered their spoils, Elara cautioned, "Stay vigilant. This Yi Wood Earth Vein has never been exploited before—it likely harbors no small number of demonic creatures."

Before the Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) could react, the group seized the moment to slaughter as many of them as possible.

Eldrin soared through the skies astride the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, joining the main forces in cutting down swathes of Second-Wood Demon Race. As he channeled spiritual energy into the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, its offensive prowess proved no less formidable than that of a cultivator at Foundation Establishment, Late Stage.

Even with the attribute suppression from his techniques and immortal sword, slaying these Second-Wood Demon Race was easier for him than for ordinary Foundation Establishment, Late Stage cultivators.

In just half an hour's time, he successively slew several Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast), even cutting down multiple second-tier Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) in succession. This could truly be considered a remarkable display of prowess.

After the better part of an hour had passed, the group had successively slain 60 to 70 Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast). Only then did the demonic creatures within the Eldrin Ley Line finally react.

A high-ranking Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) issued commands, causing hordes of Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) to converge and retreat into the core of the Etherwood Leyline.

"It seems a fierce battle is unavoidable."

With a single sword strike, Eldrin slew a Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast). He collected the small cluster of Etherwood Essence it left behind and shook his head in resignation.

The Essence of Bountiful Wood is a precious treasure for alchemy and artifact forging. This mass of Essence of Bountiful Wood before him was worth over 1,000 spirit stones. In this battle, he had slain 4 or 5 Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) and obtained Essence of Bountiful Wood valued at 4,000 to 5,000 spirit stones.

Unfortunately, the Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) had now reacted, and the Eldrin (Person Name) tribesmen had already gathered together. To slay them from this point onward would likely require a bitter and hard-fought battle.

"Let us depart."

After regrouping everyone, Lyra (Person Name) confirmed there were no combat losses before leading the party toward the core of the Yimu Earth Vein.

After flying for over 2 100 miles, he finally came to a halt before a towering mountain.

"Master, there are likely over a 100 Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast), including 2 at the Zifu Realm stage."

Elara gazed at the mountain range before her, unable to suppress a soft murmur.

The Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) had dwelled within this earth vein for countless ages. Gathering the power of Yi Wood through the long passage of time, their cultivation had ascended to extraordinary heights.

Especially the 2 strongest Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) of the third rank, who were born endowed with the power of Yi Wood. In the outside world, they would only be equivalent to ordinary third-rank demonic beasts.

However, within this Eldrin Earth Vein, amplified by the abundant Eldrin Qi, their strength was elevated by half a rank in combat prowess.

Lyra gazed at the mountain peak, a hazy glimmer flashing through her eyes. After a long moment, she spoke, "The demon king of this Second-Wood Demon Race is a Purple Palace, Late Stage Second-Wood Demon Race."

“Purple Palace, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm)？”

A grave expression crossed Elara’s face. A Second-Wood Demon Race of the third-rank, upper-grade—boosted by half a realm within this Yimu leyline—wouldn’t that bring it alarmingly close to the power of a fourth-rank demonic beast?

"No problem." Lyra replied with unshakable confidence, her expression unchanged. "Leave the Wood Demon King to me. You just need to hold off the other demons for half an hour. That should be all I need to end this battle."

"That's the only way, then."

Elara nodded, then rallied everyone to launch an assault on the Verdant Wood Mountains ahead.

At the command, the crowd surged up the mountain in a unified assault.

Although the Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) numbered in the thousands, most demonic beasts possessed limited intelligence before reaching the third tier. The majority didn't even wield magical treasures, making their combat prowess naturally inferior to that of humans.

The Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) was born from the essence of Yi Wood energy. Without even a core formed within them, their strength was several times weaker than that of ordinary demon beasts of the same rank.

Had it been in the outside world, even if the Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) outnumbered human Foundation Establishment cultivators by twofold, they might not necessarily have prevailed against the assembly.

Within this Second-Wood Earth Vein, these second-order demon beasts possessed nearly inexhaustible true essence under the abundant nourishment of Second-Wood Qi. Coupled with the coordinated assaults of numerous first-order Second-Wood Demon Races, the cultivators found themselves severely constrained in combat.

"Slay—"

Amidst the chaotic battle, Eldrin drew his Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss with a metallic ring. With 1 swift strike, he slew a second-tier, lower-grade Second-Wood Demon.

Before he could catch his breath, another deep cyan Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) unleashed a streak of flowing light toward him.

He glanced over, his eyes flickering slightly. This Second-Wood Demon Spirit (Demon Beast) had reached Foundation Establishment, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm), and with the earth vein's amplification, its spiritual energy had nearly attained Foundation Establishment, Peak Stage (Cultivation Realm).

A Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) of this cultivation level, even if only unleashing a few of its innate magical abilities, was not to be underestimated in strength.

Eldrin raised the Bell of 9 Echoes, blocking the strike of Yimu magic, then summoned the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss and swung it forward.

The Second-Wood Demon Spirit (Demon Beast) refused to be outdone, channeling its vital energy in succession as it unleashed several spells to engage Eldrin (Person Name) in a fierce duel of mystical arts.

Although this Second-Wood Demon Spirit (Demon Beast) possessed profound true essence, it ultimately lacked suitable magical treasures and supernatural abilities. After exchanging 20-some moves with Eldrin (Person Name), it gradually fell at a disadvantage.

30 moves later, Eldrin activated the Violet Light Mirror, directing its glow toward the demon. The mirror’s radiance specialized in neutralizing magical artifacts and True Essence shields, instantly shattering the Second-Wood Demon Spirit’s protective aura and causing a slight stagnation in the demon’s internal True Essence flow.

"Hum."

A sharp sword cry pierced the air. Seizing the opportunity, Eldrin channeled his energy into the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss and brought it down in a decisive slash, cleaving the Second-Wood Demon Spirit cleanly in 2.

Having just slain this Second-Wood Demon Spirit (Demon Beast), he had no time to catch his breath before realizing the situation was turning dire. In the distant sky, Su Mingwei was already retreating repeatedly under the assault of another Second-Wood Demon Spirit (Demon Beast).

Her opponent was an aberrant Second-Wood Demon Spirit (Demon Beast) that had already half-stepped across the threshold of the third rank. To her astonishment, it even wielded several second-rank, high-grade magical instruments.

"That Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast) possesses remarkable spiritual intelligence. It appears to be on the verge of breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm."

Eldrin cast a glance, his eyes narrowing slightly. The Second-Wood Demon Race was immensely powerful—armed with several magical artifacts and an inexhaustible supply of Yimu energy, it had forced Su Mingwei, a cultivator at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, into relentless retreat.

This was the home turf of the Second-Wood Demon Race (Demon Beast). If this dragged on until Su Mingwei's (Person Name) spiritual energy was depleted, the consequences would likely be dire.

At this thought, Eldrin decisively sprang into action, summoning the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to strike down Su Mingwei's opponent.

The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), a pure yang immortal sword, was the bane of all demons in the world and particularly lethal to the Second-Wood Demon Spirit (Demon Beast). Now transformed into a 60-foot blade of light, it descended with a strike whose majestic presence alone rivaled that of a top-grade second-tier immortal sword—truly a spectacle of overwhelming grandeur.

Seeing the extraordinarily formidable azure sword light slashing toward it, the Second-Wood Demon Spirit (Demon Beast) dared not delay. It immediately activated its Divine Wood Radiance to intercept the attack.

The Divine Radiance of Second-Wood was an innate supernatural ability of the Second-Wood Demon Race. Generally, only third-order Second-Wood Demon Spirits could successfully cultivate it. Though its lethal power was not overwhelming, it possessed the unique capability to immobilize flying swords and magical artifacts.

This Second-Wood Demon Spirit (Demon Beast) being able to cultivate such a divine ability suggests it is truly on the verge of breaking through to Tier 3.

At this moment, the divine power emerged into the world. Driven by the demon spirit's primal energy, it transformed into a streak of cyan light that swept down, actually managing to ensnare the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), leaving it momentarily unable to break free.

Chapter 1: The Reborn Youth Mount Canglan, Outer Sect. A dilapidated wooden house stood silently in the mountain breeze. Inside, a pale youth suddenly sat up on his bed, his eyes flashing with a sharp gleam. "Have I... truly been reborn?" He was Ye Chen, once the youngest Saint Realm expert of the Divine Continent. In his previous life, he had been ambushed by the 9 Profound Demon Lord while breaking through to the Immortal Realm, causing his soul to scatter. Unexpectedly, he had returned to 3 100 years ago, to the time when he was 16 and still an outer sect disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect. "Since the heavens have given me another chance, I, Ye Chen, will definitely reach the pinnacle of the martial path in this life!" He closed his eyes and sensed the spiritual energy within his body, only to find his dantana in complete disarray. His cultivation had fallen from the third level of the Body Refining Realm to the first level. "Looks like the backlash from my soul crossing through time has severely damaged my foundation." Just as Ye Chen was contemplating how to restore his cultivation, the wooden door was kicked open with a loud crash. A young man in blue robes swaggered in, his face full of arrogance. "Ye Chen, hand over your monthly allocation of 3 spirit stones. Someone as useless as you doesn't deserve to waste such precious resources!" Ye Chen's eyes turned cold. He recognized this person—Zhang Hu, an outer sect steward who often bullied the weak. In his previous life, he had suffered countless humiliations at this man's hands. "Get out." "What did you say?" Zhang Hu thought he had misheard. This usually timid waste actually dared to talk back? "I said, get out!" Ye Chen repeated, each word clear and cold. Zhang Hu flew into a rage. "You're seeking death!" He threw a punch, carrying the force of the second level of the Body Refining Realm. In his opinion, this punch was enough to send this waste flying. But the next moment, his expression changed drastically. Ye Chen merely lifted his hand and lightly caught his fist. An immense force traveled along his arm, making Zhang Hu's entire body go numb. "How is this possible? You're clearly only at the first level of the Body Refining Realm..." Before he could finish, Ye Chen's palm struck his chest. Bang! Zhang Hu was sent flying out the door, crashing heavily to the ground, a trace of blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. "You... you've been hiding your strength?" Zhang Hu's face was full of shock and fear. Ye Chen stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze cold. "Tell your master that my, Ye Chen's, things aren't so easily taken. Now, get lost!" Zhang Hu scrambled to his feet, not daring to say another word, and fled in panic. After driving Zhang Hu away, Ye Chen's expression turned grave. "With my current strength, using the Soul Searching Finger just now consumed nearly half of my spiritual energy. I must quickly improve my cultivation." He sat cross-legged on the bed, circulating the Heavenly Swallowing Art he had created in his previous life. Although this technique was only at the Yellow Tier now, it could continuously evolve and would eventually surpass even Divine Tier techniques. As the technique circulated, the surrounding spiritual energy surged toward him like a tidal wave. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth continuously poured into his body, repairing his damaged meridians and dantian. After the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Ye Chen opened his eyes, a flash of essence light passing through them. "The first level of the Body Refining Realm has been stabilized. With the help of the Heavenly Swallowing Art, I should be able to break through to the second level in 3 days." Just then, a clear female voice came from outside the door. "Junior Brother Ye, are you there?" Hearing this voice, a trace of complexity flashed in Ye Chen's eyes. Su Qingxue, the number beauty of the outer sect, and also his... former lover.