Free Web NovelChapter 37: Chapter 37: Checkmate
Faced with Jin Ling’Er’s assault, Xu Chang’an’s expression remained unchanged as he met it head-on.
SWOOSH!
A Long Sword Magical Artifact appeared, transforming into a streak of light to intercept the incredibly sharp golden arrow.
A glow emerged around Xu Chang’an, coalescing into a Protective Light Shield.
Moreover, he was even multitasking, slapping out a Middle-Grade Defense Demon Talisman.
A faint yellow light enveloped his body!
As Jin Ling’Er’s Attacking Magical Artifact shot toward him, Xu Chang’an made no move to dodge or evade.
He actually intended to take it head-on.
The Attacking Magical Artifact slammed into the light barrier created by the Defense Demon Talisman.
HUMMM~
The light shuddered violently, holding for but a moment before shattering completely.
The Magical Artifact then struck Xu Chang’an’s Protective Light Shield.
In that instant, the distance between Xu Chang’an and Jin Ling’Er shrank even further.
"Get back!"
Jin Ling’Er unleashed her Demon Power, driving her Magical Artifact with all her might, determined to force Xu Chang’an back.
’If I succeed in forcing him back, the three surrounding Elders will close in, and this Lion Spirit before me won’t be able to escape even if he sprouts wings.’
By all normal logic, her strategy was flawless.
’He’s piloting a Middle-grade Magical Artifact with Yukong, while simultaneously directing a Long Sword Magical Artifact to counter my attack, and on top of that, he activated a Demon Talisman and cast a protective Magic Technique!’
’An ordinary Demon would have no energy left to cast Magic or control a Magical Artifact.’
’He’s used up all his tricks. If I can just stall for a little while until the three Elders arrive, he’ll be trapped.’
However...
She had run into Xu Chang’an.
Demonic Sound!
Jin Ling’Er felt a sharp pain in her head as waves of dizziness washed over her.
The momentum of the Attacking Magical Artifact she was controlling faltered.
Seizing this opportunity, Xu Chang’an rapidly closed in.
"Not good!"
"Young Mistress, be careful!"
"How is that possible! He can still control another Magical Artifact!"
The three surrounding Elders cried out in alarm, their faces fraught with anxiety.
Jin Ling’Er struggled to break free from the Demonic Sound’s interference, but it was already too late.
The Golden Lion that Xu Chang’an had transformed into pounced and snatched her.
Then, he leaped directly off the Magical Artifact and landed steadily on the ground.
BOOM!
The Yuanbao Magical Artifact transformed into a Great Seal, forcing back the three Sequence Elders who were just closing in.
His timing was perfect!
"If you don’t want her to die, stop right now!"
The Lion Spirit that was Xu Chang’an stood majestically.
One of its incredibly thick claws held Jin Ling’Er in a firm grip.
By now, Jin Ling’Er had recovered from the effects of the Demonic Sound.
’I’m pale, never imagining I would actually fall into his clutches.’
Fearing for the hostage, the three Sequence Elders ceased their attacks.
"Sir, don’t do something you’ll regret!
If you dare to harm a single hair on her head, my Langlang Mountain will not rest until you are dead!"
The Fourth Elder bellowed imposingly, inching slightly closer to Xu Chang’an.
"Hmph."
Xu Chang’an sneered, his lion’s paw tightening its grip on Jin Ling’Er.
The Canary clan was never known for their physical fortitude.
The pressure forced a soft cry from Jin Ling’Er.
The Demon Power within Jin Ling’Er stagnated. Held fast by the Lion Spirit, she was overcome with humiliation.
"Just watch and see if I dare!"
Xu Chang’an’s brazen action made the three Sequence Elders’ hearts leap into their throats, and they dared not make another move.
As the esteemed Young Mistress of Langlang Mountain, Jin Ling’Er possessed a Top-grade Bloodline. She had reached Late-stage Qi Refining without taking any Tier-Breaking Elixirs and truly had the potential to become a Foundation Establishment Great Demon.
Now that she was in the clutches of this curly-maned lion, they were in a terrible bind.
Today, the Demons of Black Crow Mountain had invaded and besieged Langlang Mountain.
The Sixth Elder and many other Elders were far away on the front lines and had not yet returned.
Relying on the power of the Array, they were barely managing to hold on.
Just when they thought the situation had deteriorated beyond hope of recovery...
Their Great King had suddenly emerged from seclusion, decisively repelling the Black Crow King from Black Crow Mountain and displaying his overwhelming power.
Langlang Mountain’s crisis was instantly averted. When they learned the Spirit Plant Garden had been attacked, they had immediately rushed over.
But who could have imagined that the Young Mistress would fall into the enemy’s clutches?
One moment of joy, the next of sorrow—one can only imagine the turmoil they felt!
"Move, or she dies!"
Xu Chang’an’s presence was immense, radiating an overwhelming dominance.
"Let her go, and we’ll let you leave!"
"Move!"
Xu Chang’an’s face was filled with a murderous Evil Qi, his Demon Power fluctuating wildly as if about to erupt.
"Elders, don’t worry about me! Capture this beast, to avenge the many... in the Spirit Plant Garden..."
"Annoying!"
Xu Chang’an’s claw clenched abruptly, causing Jin Ling’Er’s chest to heave and cutting off her words.
"My patience is limited. I’ll count down from three!
If you don’t move, she dies!"
Xu Chang’an said coldly, his gaze devoid of any emotion.
Feeling the wave of Evil Qi wash over them, the three Sequence Elders instantly understood.
The Lion Spirit before them was clearly ruthless.
’He probably isn’t bluffing.’
’If we don’t move, he’ll really kill Jin Ling’Er.’
"Three!"
They thought of how the Great King, who had just emerged from seclusion, would react if Jin Ling’Er were to die.
The three Sequence Elders exchanged a look and made their decision.
"Two!"
"We’ll move!
We hope you keep your promise and let her go!
Otherwise... Langlang Mountain will hunt you to the ends of the earth!"
The three Sequence Elders retracted their Magical Artifacts and retreated to one side.
The threat in their words was palpable.
’Hunt him to the ends of the earth!’
’Even Red Cloud Mountain wouldn’t dare make such a boast.’
’Such big talk for three Qi Refining Old Demons!’
Still, he paid them no mind.
Then, Xu Chang’an directed the Yuanbao Seal and, still holding Jin Ling’Er, swiftly departed.
Seeing that Xu Chang’an was leaving with no intention of releasing Jin Ling’Er, the three Sequence Elders’ expressions changed, and they moved to give chase.
"Halt! Thirty li from here, I will release her.
Follow me, and you’ll be responsible for the consequences!
Heh..."
Xu Chang’an’s incredibly arrogant voice drifted back from the distance.
The three Sequence Elders exchanged glances, ultimately not daring to risk a pursuit.
SWOOSH!
Instead of flying as far as he’d claimed, Xu Chang’an used Yukong to travel a few li before landing.
At this moment, Jin Ling’Er, the pride of Langlang Mountain, was in a truly sorry state.
Her aura was faint, her clothes in disarray, and she was held effortlessly in Xu Chang’an’s grasp.
As Xu Chang’an glanced over, Jin Ling’Er, held in his tight grip, found she couldn’t speak at all.
She could only respond with an unyielding glare.
Without a word, Xu Chang’an channeled his Demon Power and snatched the Storage Bag from her waist. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
Then, with a single sharp chop, he knocked Jin Ling’Er unconscious.
After a moment of consideration, he traveled several more li away.
He hid Jin Ling’Er’s Storage Bag, the Yuanbao Seal, the Illusory Bell, the Earth Suppression Order, and a host of other Magical Artifacts in a hiding place he had prepared long ago.
’I hadn’t been idle during my time in the Spirit Plant Garden.’
After covering his tracks, he quickly concealed his aura and headed back towards the Spirit Plant Garden.
From the looks of it, he was actually planning to return to the Spirit Plant Garden.
’At Langlang Mountain, I can cultivate in peace without having to face so many trials and tribulations.’
’My foundation isn’t strong enough yet. I won’t leave unless it’s a last resort.’
’Naturally, I have to maintain my identity as a Little Flag of Langlang Mountain.’
He would return to the Spirit Plant Garden, transform back into a Mouse Demon, and awaken alongside the Mountain Goat Spirit and the other Demons.
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PS: The first round of the PK contest has started! Help this little demon break through!
