Chapter 169: Evil Soul Masters, Qian Renxue Strikes

Welcome our new Patron: Tola Ogunkoya

------------------------------------------------------

Despite his excitement and anticipation, Dai Chengfeng remained cautious after entering the inner region of Death Canyon.

Huff~

Taking a deep breath, he slowly activated the Mustard Seed Realm, expanding his spiritual energy like a spiderweb to detect even the slightest movement.

"Let's go."

"Mm."

Qian Renxue nodded and followed Dai Chengfeng deeper into Death Canyon's inner region.

The journey was calm and uneventful.

In the outer regions, Dai Chengfeng and Qian Renxue had occasionally encountered soul beasts or been attacked by them. However, since entering the inner region, they hadn't seen a single soul beast.

The surroundings were deathly silent.

"This is really strange…"

Dai Chengfeng shook his head, maintaining his vigilance as they continued forward.

They walked for an unknown amount of time, with the sun rising in the sky and gradually beginning its descent toward the west.

Yet halfway through, they still hadn't encountered anything.

It wasn't until they prepared to set up camp again that two figures crouched like ghosts atop a towering tree in the shadows.

They wore tattered black clothes stained with splotches of dried blood. Their faces were twisted, their eyes filled with bloodlust and greed as they stared intently at Dai Chengfeng and Qian Renxue nearby.

The man on the left licked his cracked lips, his hoarse voice dripping with malice. "Haha, newbies always come here to set up camp."

"Today's our lucky day. After waiting so long, we finally stumbled upon two tender-looking prey."

The man on the right chuckled darkly, a lewd glint flashing in his eyes. "I prefer men. The blonde girl is yours, and this boy is mine. I'll have some fun with him."

"Deal!"

The two exchanged a glance, their lust intensifying. Then, like panthers, they silently crept closer through the treetops toward Dai Chengfeng and Qian Renxue.

Their movements were practiced, each step light and noiseless.

Clearly, they had carried out such ambushes countless times before.

At this moment,

Dai Chengfeng, who was preparing to set up camp, suddenly stopped what he was doing. A faint smile curled at the corner of his lips, tinged with amusement.

"I thought all the soul beasts and evil soul masters in Death Canyon had been wiped out…"

"So they've been lying low, waiting for us to let our guard down before striking."

"Indeed, humans are the most dangerous creatures."

As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng whispered to Qian Renxue beside him, "We've got visitors. They're delivering themselves straight to us."

Hearing this, Qian Renxue slightly raised her head, her sharp gaze scanning a specific direction. Without expression, she said, "One each."

Dai Chengfeng waved his hand dismissively. "No need. I'll handle both."

His eyes gleamed as he sensed the dense killing intent emanating from the shadows. He was excited.

This was a critical moment for solidifying his Killing God Domain. These two evil soul masters, brimming with murderous intent, were perfect "materials" in his eyes.

"One each!"

Qian Renxue emphasized again, staring at Dai Chengfeng. "I'm not here on vacation!"

As soon as she finished speaking, her aura surged violently. Behind her, a phantom-like six-winged angel spirit emerged, its pure white wings slowly unfurling.

Majestic and holy, the brilliant golden light illuminated the surroundings.

Simultaneously, a black soul ring beneath her feet shone brightly. "Fifth Soul Skill: Holy Sword!"

At this moment, Qian Renxue raised her palm upward, and a blazing golden flame sword materialized in her hand, exuding an oppressive might.

"Go!"

Qian Renxue commanded sharply, swinging the holy sword. A dazzling beam of sacred sword energy shot forth like a golden lightning bolt, slicing through the air.

With an overwhelming destructive force, it streaked toward the nearby tree where the two evil soul masters hid.

"You unleashed your fifth soul skill right off the bat? You're stealing my kill!" 

Dai Chengfeng watched Qian Renxue's attack, shaking his head helplessly.

Through his Mustard Seed Realm perception, he could tell that the enemies were only Soul Ancestors evil soul masters at best. With Qian Renxue going all out, he couldn't help but worry if they'd survive her strike.

However, the next scene greatly exceeded his expectations.

Even though the two evil soul masters hadn't known they were exposed, their reactions were incredibly swift.

Roar—

The man on the left let out a fierce roar, and a massive black bear spirit instantly enveloped his body. His bear-like physique was enormous, his muscles bulging with raw power.

The man on the right summoned a pitch-black iron shield spirit covered in mysterious runes that pulsed with eerie light.

Working together, they fully unleashed their spirits and somehow managed to withstand Qian Renxue's holy sword energy.

Though blood trickled from the corners of their mouths and their faces turned deathly pale, clearly injured…

Their ability to survive Qian Renxue's full-force attack proved that their strength was absolutely formidable among their peers.

"These are true evil soul masters… forged through life-and-death battles. They're different."

Admiration flickered in Dai Chengfeng's eyes as he gazed at these resilient opponents. His desire to fight was fully ignited.

The next second, he flicked his wrist, and a cold flash appeared—a halberd materialized in his hand.

Its shaft was jet-black, with flowing blood-red patterns.

Dai Chengfeng turned to look at Qian Renxue. "Xiao Xue, impressive!"

"Hmph~"

Qian Renxue tilted her chin slightly, a trace of pride flashing in her eyes as a faint smile played on her lips.

"However, since they're already severely injured, leave the rest to me!"

With that, Dai Chengfeng gripped the halberd tightly. Behind him, the Nine Nether Mystic Wind Wings spread wide, their ink-black surface inscribed with mysterious runes. Each flap stirred powerful gusts of wind.

"Kill!"

He barked low, his figure darting forward like a bolt of lightning toward the two evil soul masters.

Qian Renxue stood rooted in place, watching Dai Chengfeng's back without making another move.

Throughout the journey, almost all the soul beasts had been killed by Dai Chengfeng. Her earlier attack was simply to prove to him that she wasn't a fragile flower who needed protection.

And now, her purpose had been achieved.

As for who would ultimately kill those two, she didn't care in the slightest.

Seeing Dai Chengfeng charging toward them, the two evil soul masters' eyes flashed with ferocity.

"A Soul King wielding a top-tier spirit like a six-winged angel is beyond us…"

"But damn it, that doesn't mean you, a mere Soul Elder, can look down on me!"

"And you think you can kill both of us?"

The soul master cloaked in the giant bear spirit roared fiercely, swinging his bear claws, creating a gust of rancid wind as he struck viciously at Dai Chengfeng.

"Attack together! Cripple this brat first!"

The shield-wielding soul master shouted loudly. As he spoke, the runes on his pitch-black iron shield blazed brightly, and the shield inexplicably expanded threefold, slamming horizontally toward Dai Chengfeng.

Wherever the shield passed, the air split with a piercing screech, and the ground crumbled under the sheer force, scattering rocks.

Seeing this, Dai Chengfeng didn't retreat in the slightest. Instead, he charged directly into their attacks.

He even chose not to defend, allowing their strikes to land on him. "Let's see how effective Galloping Domination really is!"

------------------------------------------------------

40+ Chapters Ahead Guaranteed: patreon.com/EphemeralShadow

There's something for free patrons too! Free Patrons receive 1 chapter in advance :)