Chapter 11: Sacrificing to Become a Devil

The people beside them first heard the constant cracking sound from Dugu Baitian's body, and then saw his wounds healing automatically without treatment, leaving them stunned. They were confused about what had happened.

At this moment, Dugu Baitian was feeling extremely uncomfortable both physically and mentally. While the pain in his body was bearable, groups of information suddenly came into his brain from the stone, making him almost insane.

The information in the stone could be said to have brought a turning point in Dugu Baitian's life.

Due to the pain, Dugu Baitian slowly opened his eyes, shocking the people once again. What kind of eyes were they, with two bright red dots shining in blood-red pupils and whites of eyes? They were terrifying.

Suddenly, a powerful and destructive aura emanated from Dugu Baitian's body. His towering and majestic figure resembled a mountain, exuding a domineering and resolute temperament. His long hair fluttered in the wind, and his handsome and firm cheeks carried a hint of sneer, as if an ancient demon god overlooking all living beings. The remaining twigs and leaves around him swirled up in the air and shattered into pieces before falling.

"From now on, I, Dugu Baitian, will officially enter the martial arts world. The blood in the body of the descendants of Dugu Zhantian is an invincible legacy. The thousand-year-long dormancy ends here. The declining Dugu family will revive under my leadership. The continent will tremble at my feet, and the legend of being unbeatable will revive." With a look of contempt for the world and the only one to be worshipped, his aurar shook everyone's mind.

This kind of aura, which could destroy the world and dominate everything, made everyone present tremble with fear.

"You dirty scum not only have designs on my Dugu family but also killed my friend. You deserve to die!" It suddenly stirred up his energy and fierce killing intent surged in the forest.

The simplest move, a palm strike from his left hand across the air, swept towards the crowd. The surging true energy rushed towards the crowd like the vast ocean, and the first row of strong men screamed and fell down, spitting out blood and dying. The right hand swung the sword and the cold sword energy instantly tore open the chests of the people.

What followed was simply a one-sided massacre. Dugu Baitian jumped into the crowd, smashing the stone with his left hand and swinging the steel sword with his right hand. He teased, picked, slashed, stabbed, chopped, cut, shaved, and beheaded. Blood rained down, splashing all over his body. The simplest moves inflicted the greatest trauma on the enemy. The simple movements and attacks were ingenious, like a deer hanging its horns, and impossible to find a flaw. The remaining twigs and leaves danced in the air, the surging true energy and the cold sword energy surging and killing intent soaring.

Li Shi's face turned pale. What kind of martial arts is this? There are no dazzling and complicated moves, only direct and effective killing and defensive techniques. It's all about chopping, hacking, and blocking without any complicated tricks. It has abandoned the unnecessary embellishments and focuses on direct damage and accurate defense. It's simple, clear, and effective. This is a martial art specifically designed for killing, a level of skill that seems impossible to achieve in an instant.

Li Shi came specifically for the Dugu family. The words of her elders echoed in her ears, "Recently, there are rumors in the martial arts world that Dugu Zhantian, who lived a thousand years ago, left behind a essence stone. People from various sects are searching for the descendants of the Dugu family. You must find the Dugu family and obtain the essence stone before others do, and use any means necessary if needed."

At this moment, when Li Shi saw the blood-red shining eyes of Dugu Baitian, a terrible memory surged in her mind. A damaged ancient book in a secret room recorded, "Those who reach the state of transformation can place their essence in objects. Those who obtain it will become holy with their physical bodies, reaching the state of transformation; those who obtain it through bloodshed will become demons by sacrificing their bodies."

Watching the Black Jade Stone waved by Dugu Baitian, Li Shi suddenly realized, "Becoming a demon by sacrificing the body, does it mean he will kill anyone he sees? This is not good, how can I restrain him? There are less than twenty people in the world who have reached the level of a king, and they all dominate their own territories. Where can I find help in such a short time?" A faint sadness appeared on her beautiful face, but she still didn't leave, deciding to observe for a while.

For Luo Jinlong and Liu Feng, this period of time has been a nightmare. One by one, their subordinates fell, staining the yellow earth with blood, and the blood mist filled the forest. Especially the killer: the handsome and charming face of a demon, with blood-red shining eyes, terrifying everyone. Seeing the elites of their family dying one by one, they couldn't help but regret deeply. Why did they have to kill those "country folks" in their arrogance? They never expected to provoke such a killing star. It's too late to regret now.

Liu Feng drew his bow and aimed an arrow at Dugu Baitian. The long arrow flew towards Dugu Baitian like lightning, making a sharp sound as it broke through the air. At such a close distance, it should have been a fatal shot. However, the arrow suddenly stopped three feet in front of Dugu Baitian, then shattered inch by inch and scattered in the wind.

This terrifying scene shocked everyone.

"The confidence of Luo Jinlong and Liu Feng in their own martial arts was completely shattered, and they immediately fled for their lives without any hesitation. Their subordinates were in despair, but remained loyal to their family, not backing down even though they knew they would die. However, at this moment, their young master, whom they were loyal to, fled before his subordinates without giving any orders. The desperate people quickly turned into lifeless corpses.

Stepping on the bodies of many, Dugu Baitian swung his steel knife and simultaneously threw out a long sword kicked up by his foot. "Puff, puff," the two swords hit the backs of Luo Jinlong and Liu Feng, and the two of them fell, ending their evil lives.

Blood mist lingered in the forest, and the nauseating smell of blood made one want to vomit. Coupled with dozens of corpses on the ground, the scene was eerie and terrifying. In the midst of the blood mist, a tall figure walked step by step towards Li Shi, but Li Shi showed no signs of panic.

Standing in such a creepy and terrifying scene was a peerless beauty, which seemed somewhat bizarre. The peerless beauty was dressed in white, with a calm and composed expression on her face, and her stunning appearance was like a newly risen crescent moon, illuminating the sinister forest.

A beautiful voice, like the sound of jade falling on a plate, came: "Your friends are not all dead."

"I know, none of them can die."

"Has he gone mad from such a blow? Maybe he really has gone mad." Thinking of this, Li Shi couldn't help but feel sad. A group of young people who were once carefree and happy were now destroyed.

As if knowing what she was thinking, Dugu Baitian said, "I'm not mad. They can all come back to life, maybe you can witness the whole process, maybe not. Your life depends on your honesty."

Li Shi shuddered, closing her eyes and immediately recalling the bloody massacre that had just happened in her mind. She absolutely believed Dugu Baitian's words.

"Okay, ask your questions."

"Why did you come here?"

"To find the descendants of Dugu Zhantian."

"What is your purpose?"

"To find the essence stone left behind by Dugu Zhantian."

"Why?"

"To prevent malicious people in the martial world from obtaining them."

"Who are these malicious people?"

"Criminals wanted by various countries on the continent, evil-doers in the martial world, and some powerful and ambitious families and sects who desire the power within the essence stones."

"Then you are also one of these malicious people."

Li Shi blushed after hearing this. Yes, although her sect was trying to prevent disputes and harm to the continent and martial world by competing for the essence stone, wasn't their behavior also considered plundering others' possessions?

"How can you ensure that you can obtain them?"

"When necessary, I can use extreme methods."

"Oh, extreme methods, like using seduction. Haha."

"No, you're wrong. Master didn't say that."

Seeing the calm and intelligent beauty in front of him suddenly become flustered, her face blushing like a child, Dugu Baitian couldn't help but be stunned. Her shy and charming expression with such a beautiful face made him lost in thought.

Dugu Baitian's figure moved like a ghost as he suddenly moved forward, embracing Li Shi in his arms with a mischievous smile. "The essence stone is in my hand. I'll fulfill your request and let you display your extraordinary skills. Let's see how you can get it from me."

Li Shi couldn't help but feel embarrassed and angry. Despite being a top-notch expert, she was being held in the arms of a man like an ordinary weak woman.

No matter how Li Shi struggled, it was in vain. Dugu Baitian's arms held her arms and waist tightly like iron bars.

"Haha, your so-called extraordinary skills are not gentle enough. Let me teach you." With that, he lowered his head and planted a kiss on Li Shi's fair cheek, like white jade.

Li Shi was completely stunned, being held in Dugu Baitian's arms and kissed. After a while, she screamed, "You, you scoundrel, let me go, sob, sob."

"Good girl, don't cry. Big brother will give you candy to eat."

"Hehe, you, you rascal, wuwu." Despite knowing that he was teasing her, Li Shi couldn't help but laugh.

"Crying and laughing, like a puppy peeing."

Li Shi felt both embarrassed and angry. This scoundrel actually treated her like a child and made fun of her. She bit Dugu Baitian's shoulder with her mouth. If the martial arts world knew that the descendant of the Misty Peak actually bit an enemy, they would be astonished and envious of the person being bitten.

"Ouch, you're so eager to leave marks on my arm. Don't bite anymore, ouch, if you bite me again, we'll really have to marry though."

Li Shi immediately let go of her mouth in fear. "Dugu Baitian, let me go quickly. I was just trying to help you deal with Liu Feng and Luo Jinlong. Is this how you repay your benefactor?" The beauty's eyes were teary, making her look particularly pitiful.

"Beautiful benefactor, considering your honesty just now, I'll let you go. It's a pity, if it wasn't for saving my brothers, I would really have our bridal chamber candlelit night."

"You're despicable and shameless."

"Keep calling me beautiful, and I might change my mind."

Li Shi quickly closed her mouth in fear.

"Darling, you have to agree to a condition before I can let you go."

"What condition?" Li Shi gritted her teeth as she listened to Dugu Baitian's random calling of "darling", "beauty", "beautiful woman". As a disciple of the Misty Peak on the mainland, her status was extremely high, respected wherever she went. She had never been treated so lightly and teased like this before. Now she had to negotiate for her own freedom, and this once intelligent and beautiful woman had lost her composure and become flustered.

"The condition is simple, I won't make it difficult for you. Just promise me that you won't kill me no matter when in the future."

Li Shi thought to herself inwardly, "I want to kill you right now, but I'll just say 'okay'." She said aloud, "Fine, I promise."

"Hehe, how can I trust you? What if you break your word?"

"I always keep my promises when I make them. Whether you believe me or not is up to you."

"Hehe, of course I believe you. But to show your sincerity, why don't you give me the jade pendant hanging around your neck as evidence?"

"Ahh, you pervert, where are you looking?" Li Shi's voice trembled.

"Hehe, don't worry, I didn't see anything. I only saw a red thread around your neck. I didn't see anything smooth and round inside your clothes."

Hearing his words, Li Shi felt even more ashamed and angry, and couldn't help but cry, looking pitiful with tear-streaked cheeks.

Dugu Baitian tightly hugged her with one hand, and quickly took the jade pendant from her with the other. The jade pendant was a lifelike beauty, crystal clear and emitting a soft and pure radiance. Dugu Baitian was stunned, as it didn't look like a carving at all, but rather a miniature version of Li Shi in flesh and blood. However, Li Shi at the moment looked pitiful with tear-streaked cheeks, like a little girl. The jade carving, on the other hand, had a smiling face and exuded a holy and pure aura, making people feel inferior in her presence.

"You scoundrel, did you hear me? Give me back the jade pendant."

Dugu Baitian suddenly snapped out of his daze, realizing that he was so entranced by a small jade pendant that he didn't hear Li Shi's words. He quickly put the jade pendant into his pocket.

"Uh, why should I give it back to you? Didn't we agree to use it as evidence?"

"No, that jade pendant was carved by my father with his own hands ten years ago. How can I give it to you? I haven't seen my father in a long time, and I miss him so much." She said with an adorable expression of a little girl.

"Your father is really talented, being able to predict what you would look like when you grow up ten years ago. But that jade carving of a beautiful woman seems to have more temperament than you. Ouch, why are you biting me again?"

"None of your business, let me go."

"Darling, you look so adorable like this, much more approachable than when you were aloof and distant."

"You..."

"Alright, that's it. I'm taking this jade pendant."

"You can't."

"I can and I will, it's decided."

"You... you're so domineering."

"I swear I won't give the pendant back."

"You shameless, despicable, vile, stupid pig-headed jerk, I hate you." Li Shi sighed and made a vow.

"Alright, you're free now." Dugu Baitian let go of her hands.

"You bastard, you pig-headed jerk." Li Shi couldn't help but shout as she saw her pristine dress stained with blood from Dugu Baitian's pants.

"Haha." Seeing the bloodstains on her dress, Dugu Baitian couldn't help but chuckle.

Seeing the lascivious look on his face, Li Shi became even more angry and indignant. If she could defeat him, she would have killed him with her sword long ago.

"You may not have a chance to hate me in the future. Please let me save my brothers first. If I'm still alive, you can settle accounts with me then. People do crazy things when they're facing death, some are irrational, some are suppressed thoughts. I offended you just now, I don't expect your forgiveness, but I was happy just now. I may have some bad qualities, I apologize to you." At this moment, Dugu Baitian was truly uncomfortable, as he remembered Sutu Mingyue.

Unforgettable first love, because it was filled with passion in that youthful innocence, hidden with pureness in that carefree time.

Unforgettable first love, because the vows and promises of the past still echo in the ears, because the lost appearance and laughter still linger in front of the eyes, because the connection of hearts from the past is still present.