Nightmare Apostle

Chapter 1673: Chapter 969: Monster (Part 2)

Yang Xiao is considered an illegitimate child rather than the eldest legitimate son, which Chen Nang can justify. After all, Yang Xiao’s current job is a bloodthirsty endeavor and secretive, entangled daily with a group of Evil Cultivators. If he were a legitimate son, he wouldn’t be risked in such dangerous activities.

However, being an illegitimate child makes it acceptable. While the danger is indeed significant, it also allows for military merit accumulation in preparation for his future aspirations.

But as an illegitimate child, he is still cherished by the family. To prevent him from dying prematurely in his entrepreneurial ventures, he was equipped with ample top-grade magic artifacts for defense. Additionally, he likely has a master of at least Half-step Nether Realm level carefully guiding him, honing him into such a formidable figure.

Chen Nang has crossed swords with Yang Xiao. Even in his proudest close combat swordsmanship, he didn’t gain much advantage. Yang Xiao’s moves are few, repeating just several techniques: throat-slitting, gut-piercing, heart-stabbing, sneak attacks from behind, or aggressive moves targeting the lower body. Not only are these moves distasteful, they are downright filthy.

The strength lies in their lethality. Each strike could render him limbless, focusing primarily on catching opponents off guard and exploiting vulnerabilities.

Considering this, Chen Nang is increasingly aware of his future path. He must tightly cling to Yang Xiao’s influence, with prosperity on the horizon. freewebnσvel.cѳm

Yang Xiao exchanged blows with the Blood Flesh Immortal. Both incurred losses, but Yang Xiao holds a slight advantage since the Mirror Ghost’s pain doesn’t affect him directly.

In this close encounter, Yang Xiao discerned the current state of the Blood Flesh Immortal, whose spiritual power fluctuations are extremely intense—an ominous sign indicating the use of a secret technique to elevate to the Peak of Ghost Level, effectively a Pseudo Realm. Over time, he will inevitably suffer backlash.

"Don’t go head-to-head with him, he can’t hold on much longer!" Yang Xiao loudly reminds his teammates.

Upon hearing this, the Trickster feels slightly reassured, though also increasingly intimidated by Yang Xiao. Despite being a Pseudo Realm, his strength remains formidable, while Yang Xiao’s spiritual power is merely Mid-stage Ghost Level, even inferior to his own. Yet, after clashing with the Blood Flesh Immortal, Yang Xiao not only remains unscathed but repeatedly injures the Immortal, gaining the upper hand.

It’s worth noting that Yang Xiao’s sneak attack with a stick merely landed on the tough-skinned Blood Flesh Immortal. However, had it been the Trickster or Butterfly Lady, half their bodies would likely have spread across the ground like a pancake, a scenario Desire Demon has demonstrated before.

Frankly, the Trickster is reluctant to confront the Blood Flesh Immortal. But with Yang Xiao around, he dares not slack off, considering Yang Xiao’s malicious personality and unpredictable temper, and he seems petty.

If he doesn’t exert effort, he might find Yang Xiao settling scores with him afterward, possibly even withholding the antidote.

While the Trickster hesitated, Chen Nang struck first. In an invisible state, he denied the Blood Flesh Immortal any respite, closing in and delivering a series of Illusion Sword strikes, limited in damage.

This entity cannot be called human anymore, rather a humanoid tank. Sword tips penetrate over ten centimeters deep but fail to inflict significant harm. Instead, one must beware of the suddenly extending ghost hand—once caught, life ends.

As Chen Nang is forced back, the Trickster finally leaps into action, sending out the Magic Cloth which swirls in the air, increasing in size before descending upon its target. Despite the Blood Flesh Immortal’s large size or the cloth’s blood corrosion, it fails to fully cover him, only affixing tightly onto his back and partially onto his head.

The Blood Flesh Immortal attempts to shake off the cloth but fails. Next, with a non-human scream, the Magic Cloth is maneuvered to pull away large rotten flesh, coated with a milky-white fatty layer.

The Trickster doesn’t retrieve the Magic Cloth, as it was polluted by the blood. Fortunately, the contamination is within controllable limits.

It wasn’t just the Trickster; Chen Nang’s Western Sword was also invaded by blood, crawling with disgusting veins and fascia.

The Blood Flesh Immortal now resembles a massive pollution source, repelling or corroding anyone close, yet must be confronted.

Currently, only Yang Xiao and Chen Nang are relatively unharmed. The Trickster and Butterfly Lady bear injuries from previous battles, with the Trickster’s left ear sliced off, and his right leg gashed. In contrast, Butterfly Lady’s situation is slightly better—her left arm broken, now dangling at her side.

Elsewhere, Ku Daoist continues his duel with Funeral Guanyin, their battle nearing its end. Hundreds of puppets are reduced to less than a dozen, leaving Ku Daoist in the lead. It won’t be long before he subdues Five Guardians Funeral Guanyin.

Before the action, Yang Xiao issued strict orders: the individual mustn’t be killed; they need him alive.

Hence Ku Daoist holds back from delivering lethal strikes, focusing instead on draining the opponent. Otherwise, with his abilities, the battle could have ended sooner.

Clearly, Funeral Guanyin isn’t famed for nothing, and Ku Daoist’s current appearance is less than dignified. His Daoist robe is torn, pants tattered, and face scratched with blood marks.

In contrast, Funeral Guanyin fares worse, the previous illusionary demeanor vanished, revealing a terrifyingly decrepit wicked old woman, at least 70 years old, her gaunt skin marked with horrifying corpse spots.