Chapter 191: Life Magnetism
Chapter 191: Life Magnetism
“Yagashi, wake up!”
“Wake up!”
Someone was calling him.
“Bang!”
His head hit something hard again, and Yagashi couldn’t help but groan.
He opened his eyes, his vision blurry as he looked at the scene before him. At some point, the fog had started to fade. Above him, without the cover of trees or mist, he could see a clear, cloudless sky stretching endlessly, as blue as a stage backdrop.
(It must be because Shu, who maintained the ‘Interstice Mist,’ was killed… The fog’s effects are dispersing. The communication disruption will probably recover soon too.)
Suzuran’s voice, soft like a young girl’s whisper, reappeared in his mind.
The spirit of the demon blade “Chigamaru” naturally had the ability to communicate mentally with a demon blade wielder like him.
He sat up and looked around. The forest was in chaos, as if trampled by an enraged giant beast. It was a complete mess.
…
Large trees that took two people to encircle were broken by external force, tilting to one side with broken necks. The fracture points looked as if something had pierced through them, the gaps resembling marks left by beast bites.
Yagashi could tell what kind of attack that was—probably just a casual kick.
To cause destruction like a logging chainsaw with just a kick was truly astonishing and terrifying.
“Is that thing… really human?”
The Blade Demon Transformation state had deactivated while he was unconscious.
Now he was covered in wounds, but he still forced himself to grip his blade, straighten his legs, and stand up.
(It’s no use asking me. Although his aura does seem human… have you ever seen a human who can tear apart a Corpse Hound barehanded without using an Exorcism Blade?)
Suzuran retorted with a bitter laugh.
Yes, that was a question worth doubting.
And at that moment, a terrifying beast’s roar echoed from the mountains.
The sound was like a severely injured lion, letting out a piercing howl.
“Ahead!”
Yagashi leaped forward, dashing toward the direction of the sound.
Boom!
The earth shook, and a dull thud echoed through the air.
A shadow was sent flying backward, crashing directly through a large tree. Crack! Splinters of bark flew everywhere. The massive canopy shattered, and large leaves scattered down like raindrops.
As if split by an axe, half of the tree crown collapsed.
And at that very moment,
Fang Jing, bare-chested, strode over. During the intense battle, his appearance had become increasingly ferocious and terrifying. His body had swelled even larger than before, his height reaching over three meters.
Muscles bulged all over his robust physique. His massive, fierce form would even stun a monster like the Corpse Hound.
After killing several Elder Class ones, besides harvesting a large number of Miscellaneous Fate, he had gained two new Fate Grades.
Just then, the previously dormant Fierce Wrath Fate Grade directly swallowed these two new Fate Grades. After this unexpected change, the Fierce Wrath Fate Grade underwent a strange transformation, emitting a crimson glow from within his body, as if entering a molting period.
Streaks of red light seeped from Fang Jing’s eyes, like rubies soaked in blood. He could feel anger, volcanic in its intensity, spreading throughout his body.
And the angrier he became, the stronger the Essence Qi surging from his Inner Ghost Gate grew.
“Impossible! I’m already ‘King’s Nightmare’ level? Why am I still losing!”
The one-horned Corpse Hound struggled to get up. It had clearly gained greater power, yet the battle remained one-sided.
In front of this monster, it was toyed with like an insect.
After a hard fight, it still saw no hope of victory. Instead, it was battered and covered in wounds.
(I am infinitely close to ‘King’s Nightmare’ now. It’s just a shame the ‘Moon Fiend’ blood cannot be utilized perfectly…)
It wasn’t entirely useless. At least, relying on the blood’s resistance, its regeneration ability rapidly enhanced, allowing it to withstand that destructive Black Flame. But that was all—just withstanding.
“Weak.”
“So weak.”
“Is this the power the Corpse Hounds are so proud of?”
His expression remained calm as he said lightly, “My expectations were completely meaningless…”
“No, you simply don’t understand.”
The one-horned Corpse Hound roared in anger.
“The true descendants with powerful Moon Fiend blood—you never coexisted in their era. The Corpse Hounds once had a glorious age. You never had the chance to witness the powerful beings of that time.”
“Hmph! Boring!”
Fang Jing sneered, “Your era ended long ago.”
Boom!
His figure vanished briefly, almost teleporting, to appear right in front of the one-horned Corpse Hound.
“I’m very busy now. I need to end this quickly. Please hurry up and die!”
His low voice rang out. The next second, one of his arms swung forward violently.
Crack!
The air exploded with a burst of white vapor.
The one-horned Corpse Hound also thrust out a hand, colliding with his arm.
The sound of cracking bones rang out sharply.
Fang Jing laughed maniacally as he pressed forward, using both hands and feet. His fists struck violently, every inch of his body instantly becoming a storm of attacks. Terrifying power and speed erupted.
“Whoosh!”
A gust of wind blew out in all directions. Countless fallen leaves cascaded around the two, making it impossible to see the situation inside. Only the constant shaking of the earth could be felt.
The duel between the man and the beast was extremely fearsome. Several large trees near their battle range were affected, toppling and breaking with loud crashes. A huge rock blocking their path shattered into fragments.
Tall tree crowns shook violently. Countless branches and leaves rustled as they fell. Birds and insects resting in the trees scattered in a frantic, desperate escape.
A full ten seconds later, as the leaves settled, Yagashi, who had approached, finally saw the battle’s outcome.
The one-horned Corpse Hound’s heart was torn through. The gray-skinned giant twisted its head off with one hand and dug out its heart with the other. He opened his mouth and swallowed the heart. The next second, the one-horned Corpse Hound seemed to be ignited by an invisible flame, ultimately turning into a pile of ashes.
“Suzuran, did you see anything? How exactly did that guy kill the Corpse Hound?”
This was something Yagashi found extremely suspicious.
Normally, a human couldn’t kill a Nocturnal Species monster like the Corpse Hound without using an Exorcism Blade. Their regeneration ability was too powerful. Without a demon blade specially countering that regeneration, it would be extremely difficult for a human to kill a Corpse Hound…
(Indeed, he used that thing to kill the Corpse Hound. It wasn’t a move visible to the naked eye. I suspect it’s a technique related to the Clan’s ‘Curse Entanglement’…)
Suzuran lowered her voice, whispering these words.
On the other hand, after killing the one-horned Corpse Hound, the gray-skinned giant let out a low roar and, like a flash of lightning,
“He left…”
Only after seeing the gray-skinned giant leave did Yagashi and Suzuran relax.
He had probably been spared.
He must have sensed his presence but, for some reason, chose not to attack.
Yagashi’s anxious heart finally eased.
(By the way, Yagashi, now is a good chance to retrieve the ‘Twelve Artifacts’…)
Suzuran came to her senses and quickly murmured.
“I’d like to too… but I’m seriously injured. Several bones are broken. If I go hunt Fang Hunters now, I’ll be the one who dies.”
He showed a helpless expression.
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After leaving the forest, Fang Jing returned to his normal human size. He touched his neck and found the mark of the “Fang Jaw Seal” fading away.
He knew the trouble he encountered this time was temporarily resolved.
Additionally, killing the one-horned Corpse Hound rewarded him with another special Fate Grade.
“‘Life Magnetism.'”
With a thought, he saw this new Fate Grade—a pale-colored one, faintly shimmering like firefly lights.
(Life Magnetism: This is a miraculous Fate Grade. Holding this Fate Grade grants you a beneficial Life Magnetic Field.)
Fang Jing felt everything suddenly grow quiet around him. Only the sound of his heart thumping remained.
Whoosh!
In an instant, it felt as if an invisible whirlwind centered around him. Some inexplicable force slowly expanded outward, spreading while slowly rotating from the outside in.
This force began to contract and condense, forming a field that wrapped around his body.
As the field spread, his entire body started vibrating bit by bit, making him feel extremely comfortable. Fang Jing let out a long, slow breath.
“So this is the Life Magnetic Field. An interesting Fate Grade. It’s like a self-healing field that can revitalize your body, allowing injuries to recover gradually.”
Fang Jing had experienced the effects of “Life Magnetism.” He glanced thoughtfully at the evolving Fierce Wrath Fate Grade.
“This Fierce Wrath Fate Grade actually swallowed the Fate Fragments of an Elder Class Corpse Hound. I wonder what it’ll become next.”
He had a feeling the Fierce Wrath Fate Grade was undergoing further evolution. Soon, it would bring him another surprise.