flstandardbreds Chapter 174 The Demonic Residue
Chapter 174 The Demonic Residue
"In a moment, you will use your senses to fight against the demon's resentment. I will watch from the side." King Hao said to them, and then said to Hu Tao, "Hu Tao, remove the seal, just a little bit at a time."
After hearing what King Hao said, Hu Tao formed seals with his hands and muttered something. A faint light flashed and the seal loosened slightly.
Paimon's face was filled with worry, his voice trembling: "Is this really okay? Why do I feel so panicked?"
King Hao, however, didn't care. He put on his hillock mask and shouted, "I am the Chaos True Purity, the Ethereal Nothingness, the Sky-Breaking, the Earth-Breaking, the Universe-Breaking, the Thunderbolt Sword Saint, the Eternal Unbeatable, the World's Number One Hillock Immortal! It's me."
Ying couldn't help but roll her eyes and said, "It's already this late, and you're still playing tricks on me."
Luo Xiaoyue stared at the gradually loosening seal with a nervous look on her face, and gripped the weapon in her hand even tighter. Her palms were already sweating slightly, but her eyes were extremely determined, as if she was determined to fight to the death with the monster in the seal.
At this moment, a powerful dark aura gushed out from the cracks in the seal, like a black whirlwind, carrying endless evil and destructive power. This aura quickly spread, filling the entire space with oppression and fear.
Everyone instantly felt a tremendous pressure, as if a heavy mountain had dropped upon them, making it difficult to breathe. Paimon stared at the scene in horror, exclaiming, "Such a powerful pressure... Can they really handle it?" Her voice trembled, clearly shaken by the dark aura.
King Hao, however, appeared remarkably calm. He crossed his arms, his lips curled up slightly in a confident smile. "Don't worry, Paimon. If they can't make it, I'm here!" His tone was relaxed and lazy, as if he didn't take the demon's wrath seriously.
With the power to annihilate stars with a wave of his hand, why would he be afraid of these little Karami? He was just happy to play here. He also had to repay a favor to a certain creature, so he had to earn some money for it.
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The demon's resentment could transform into many different monsters. In that dark and mysterious space, the demon's resentment formed a swirling black fog, and a large group of monsters pounced on the traveler and Luo Xiaoyue with bared fangs and claws.
Undeterred, they immediately charged forward. The Traveler wielded a sharp sword, its blade gleaming coldly in the darkness. He dispatched a small group of monsters in a few strikes, occasionally unleashing the Desolate Star and Wind Vortex Swords to harvest a wave of monsters.
Luo Xiaoyue controlled many flying swords. The flying swords made of wind elements drew sharp traces in the air, repeatedly breaking up the coordinated attacks of the demon gods' resentment.
However, the demon's resentment was incredibly powerful, and each attack carried a tremendous sense of oppression. Although Traveler and Luo Xiaoyue fought with all their might, after several rounds of fighting, they gradually felt their strength was wearing thin. Their movements became sluggish, their breathing became more rapid, and sweat soaked their clothes.
Soon they were surrounded by monsters, and the situation was not optimistic. Paimon's heart was lifted.
The traveler's strength was rapidly depleting, and her arms were sore from the long battle, but her eyes remained firm, refusing to retreat in the slightest.
Luo Xiaoyue frowned and unleashed her unique skill. She tucked her sword at her waist, using the wind element's pull to restrain the numerous monsters. Then, she launched a wide-ranging attack, instantly wiping out numerous slimes. Then, she unleashed an elemental burst, a massive vortex of sword energy pulling countless monsters in, slicing through them like melons and vegetables. Ying was utterly astonished.
Paimon's jaw dropped. "Luo Xiaoyue is amazing... She easily defeated all 20 of those Hillock Rock Armor Kings... Isn't that outrageous? King Hao, how powerful are you as a master?"
But the monsters created by the devil's resentment seemed endless, one wave after another. After Luo Xiaoyue entered a weak period, she realized that the battle was far from over. She felt very tired and helpless, and could only place her last hope on the traveler.
Meanwhile, Traveler Ying was desperately trying to protect her while battling the endless stream of demonic wrath. However, as time went on, she gradually realized that she couldn't hold out on her own for long. Just as she felt a wave of despair, she turned to look at King Hao beside her.
Walnut frowned: "The situation doesn't seem good... How about this first?" Then she wanted to restore the seal.
King Hao stopped Hu Tao and looked at Ying with a smile. "Believe in yourself. Your power is more than just elemental force." His voice was firm and steady, bringing a strange sense of reassurance. Hearing this, the traveler Ying's heart shifted. She began to re-evaluate her abilities and consider how to harness more of her strength to address the current crisis.
Just as they were about to collapse, sinking into despair, a strange power suddenly surged within the traveler. Like a warm current, it flowed from the depths of her heart and quickly spread throughout her body. A dazzling white light shone from her hand, pure and brilliant, as if it were a divine light from ancient times.
As the white light appeared, the surrounding darkness was instantly dispelled. Illuminated by this light, the demonic spirit roared in agony. Its once powerful aura began to weaken, and its attacks became chaotic and disorganized. The many demons it had spawned also vanished into thin air.
The traveler felt the overwhelming force. She gritted her teeth and poured all her strength into the light in her hand. The light surged like a surging wave, rolling towards the demon's resentment. Under the impact of this powerful light, the demon's resentment retreated and dissipated, finally being completely dispelled.
The entire space seemed to have been muted, returning to its peaceful state. Only the exhausted yet joyful figures of the Traveler and Luo Xiaoyue were still trembling slightly.
Paimon and Walnut were stunned by the sudden changes before their eyes. It took them a long time to come back to their senses.
Luo Xiaoyue gasped for breath, her face filled with surprise and admiration. She stared at the traveler with wide eyes, exclaiming, "Traveler, your strength is incredible! It's unbelievable!"
The traveler herself was somewhat surprised. She stared blankly at the fading light in her hand, her heart filled with confusion and emotion. She didn't know where this power came from, nor why it was stimulated at this critical moment, but she knew that it was the result of her persistence and courage.
King Hao stepped forward, smiling, and said, "It seems your potential far exceeds our imagination. It's truly astonishing that you were able to unleash such powerful strength in such a critical moment. Perhaps this is the privilege of being an Adventer, granting you extraordinary abilities."
Walnut also came over, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Traveler, you are truly an amazing person! With this power, cleaning up the demon residue will be much easier in the future."
Paimon clapped his hands and cheered: "Great, Traveler! You were so handsome just now, and the light was so dazzling!" He also gave a thumbs up.
Walnut re-seals the place in the quiet valley, and Ying begins her arduous special training journey.
Paimon shook his calves excitedly: "Come on. I'm rooting for you."
King Hao stood aside and said seriously, "Ying, the first training today is to cross this thorny forest. Remember, you must not only be fast, but also stay alert and avoid possible dangers."
Ying took a deep breath, nodded, and without hesitation, stepped into the woods. The forest was densely covered with thorns, sharp thorns threatening to pierce her skin at any moment. But Ying's gaze was determined, and her body moved nimbly through the woods. She carefully avoided the thorny branches, her steps light and swift.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing. Sometimes, she would trip over vines hidden in the grass; other times, a branch would suddenly drop and block her path. But Ying wasn't discouraged at all. Every time she fell, she would quickly get up and keep going.
Ying's task panel: [Challenge Completed: Obtain 100 Rough Stones]
When she finally emerged from the woods, her clothes had been torn in many places, and her arms and cheeks bore a few minor scars. But her eyes were filled with tenacity, unyielding spirit, and... a hint of shyness.
King Hao looked at her and nodded slightly. "That's right, but this is just the beginning. Next, you have to climb that steep mountain."
[Host, good news, my panties are also broken...]
King Hao was surprised: "It's not my Quan Ku version? No, I have to take a closer look..."
Ying looked up at the towering peak, feeling no fear at all. She began to climb the rugged path, rocks constantly tumbling beneath her feet and the mountain wind whistling in her ears. But she clung to the cracks in the rocks, climbing step by step. When she was exhausted, she stopped to eat some hot braised noodles.
Halfway up the mountain, Ying slipped on a loose rock, sending her plummeting. In that crucial moment, Ying quickly reached out and grabbed a protruding branch. She dangled in mid-air, gasping for air, then exerted herself again and continued her ascent. King Hao also looked up at her for a long moment.
After a long and arduous journey, Ying finally reached the top of the mountain. Standing on the summit, she looked down at the scenery below, feeling a sense of accomplishment.
[The blessing of physical recovery has been unlocked. When you stop moving while climbing or swimming, your physical strength will be restored at 50% of the normal speed.]
King Hao instantly appeared beside her and said, "Very good, now let's begin the third training. Before sunset, you must defeat the ten phantom enemies I simulated."
Instantly, ten phantoms appeared before Ying. They moved swiftly, their attacks fierce. Ying didn't flinch, but immediately confronted them. Unleashing her swordsmanship, she engaged the phantoms in a fierce battle.
At first, Ying was flustered and was repeatedly pushed back by the phantoms' attacks, but she quickly calmed down and observed the phantoms' movements, looking for any flaws.
Finally, Ying discovered a weakness in the phantom. She stabbed it with her sword, and the phantom instantly dissipated. With this first success, Ying's confidence increased greatly. Her attacks became more and more accurate, and her defense became more and more strict.
Phantom after phantom vanished beneath her sword. When the last phantom was defeated, the sun had just set. Ying collapsed to the ground exhausted, breathing heavily. A gentle breeze blew past, making her feel a little cold.
[Good opportunity! Go!]
King Hao: Stop it.
King Hao stepped forward and said with a smile, "Ying, you performed very well today. But tomorrow's training will be even more difficult, so you must be prepared."
Ying stood up with difficulty and said, "I'm not afraid. I will become stronger."
[Obtain 1000 original stones]
At night, Ying lay on the grass, gazing at the starry sky and recalling the day's training. Although her body was exhausted, her heart was filled with hope and strength. However, she felt a little distressed because her clothes were badly damaged.
The next day, just as the sun rose, special training began again. King Hao brought Ying to a turbulent river and said, "Today's first training session, you'll have to swim upstream for an hour. Oh, and here's your training uniform. It's top quality."
[Obtain the exclusive training suit]
Ying didn't hesitate and changed into her training suit. It was a flesh-colored jumpsuit, and from a distance...
Hao Wang: "You old Mi... What do you mean Yingmei can't be replaced? It's obviously possible..."
She walked directly into the river. The water was icy cold, and the force of the current made it almost impossible for her to stand. But she gritted her teeth and took one difficult step forward.
As time went by, Ying's strength gradually depleted, but the faith in her heart supported her to continue moving forward. An hour passed and Ying finally walked out of the river, her legs and teeth trembling.
"Next, you have to find five specific herbs in this forest within two hours," said King Hao.
Ying immediately rushed into the forest and began to search carefully. The forest was complex and the herbs were hidden in various corners, but Ying relied on her carefulness and patience and finally found all the herbs within the specified time.
In the afternoon, King Hao asked Ying to do strength training again. She had to lift a huge stone and hold it for a while.
In this way, the special training continued day after day, Ying's strength continued to improve, and her will became stronger.
During a training session, King Hao set up an extremely complex maze filled with various traps and obstacles. Ying carefully moved forward in the maze, using the knowledge and skills she had learned to avoid the traps again and again, and finally successfully walked out of the maze.
Another day, King Hao tasked Ying with fighting an invisible force in a dark cave. Ying could only rely on their sounds and breath to determine their positions and attack directions. This was a significant test of her perception, but Ying ultimately triumphed over them all.
After a period of special training, Ying has been reborn. Her swordsmanship has become more sophisticated, her reaction has become faster, and her strength and endurance have also been significantly improved.
When the special training ended, King Hao looked at Ying with eyes filled with satisfaction and admiration: "Ying, you have become a truly strong person. I believe that in future adventures, no matter how great the difficulties are, you will be able to handle them with ease."
Ying smiled, her eyes gleaming with confidence. "Thank you, King Hao." After she teleported to Catherine to collect the commission, she looked at her backpack: Rough Stone x...