pappabearbooks Chapter 399 - 365: Crab Gu King, Golden Lotus on Dry Land, Battle Merits Soaring!
Chapter 399 - 365: Crab Gu King, Golden Lotus on Dry Land, Battle Merits Soaring!
Half an hour later, the dust storm persisted.Meng Chuan stepped into the Wave Rock area, marked as a windstorm zone in the Demon Nest guidelines.
"There’s not much sand here; it’s all eroded into granite..."
The wind carried demonic aura, sculpting the landscape into the shape of turbulent waves.
Corroded by demonic aura, grey-black lines on the surface rolled like raging waves, forming a spectacular sight.
This was a scene unseen in the human realm; he paused to take a few seconds to gaze, then ventured deeper.
Meng Chuan had already sensed that many Celestial Demons were waiting for him...
...
Inside the camp.
People from other divisions gathered around as Yong’an members returned to rest, eager to inquire about their gains.
Seeing this, Xu Qingfeng and others began taking materials from their packs, leaving everyone astonished.
"Did you guys raid a Celestial Demon nest to get so much?"
After listening to Xu Qingfeng’s explanation, everyone understood the situation.
During hunting, they would send scouts ahead to assess the situation before proceeding gradually, to avoid falling into danger.
But for Yong’an’s crew, with the "War God" leading the team, they charged right in, slashing whenever they saw Celestial Demons.
Like a bulldozer, of course, they’d achieve substantial gains...
Everyone was envious and requested to join the team.
"Alright, the day after tomorrow... we’ll go together."
Everyone happily agreed; there was no shortage of Celestial Demons here, so more people meant more strength.
But tomorrow, Brother Chuan could lead them to another exciting day; with him, hunting efficiency was akin to a rocket.
With limited seats on the rocket, better not share...
After bidding farewell to the others, Xu Qingfeng and a few companions went to the battle achievement stone to check their earned merits.
Next to the stone, several camp staff were tallying the scores in real time.
On the blackboard, at the top, were the information of the team leaders, She Yu and Meng Chuan.
[She Yu: 142 merits, personal ranking: Pending]
[Meng Chuan: 101 merits, personal ranking: Pending]
...
[Xu Qingfeng: 28 merits, personal ranking: Pending]
Every seven days, every 24 hours, officials from the four camps would get together to tally the rankings from the previous day.
This was to motivate trial participants from the four schools to compete fearlessly.
"It seems we still have to hunt Upper Rank Celestial Demons to widen the merit gap."
"Yes, an Upper Rank can yield dozens of merits, equaling a few days of our gains."
Listening to Xu Qingfeng and Chu Yanhu’s slightly boastful words,
Chu Yanlong pointed out helplessly:
"Ground yourselves, don’t get carried away. Would you dare take on the giant spider Meng Chuan just killed?"
"Worth a try."
"Try and you might die..."
After reviewing, everyone realized.
Besides the two capable of killing Upper Rank Celestial Demons, the number of merits others had basically didn’t exceed 10.
Their Yong’an start was already impressive, starting at 20 points.
Xu Qingfeng expressed gratitude:
"It’s all thanks to Brother Chuan and the team. Couldn’t have managed these 28 merits alone, maybe a few Lower Rank ones, but these gains are beyond me."
Chu Yanlong waved his hand, saying:
"Xiaoxu, you’re excellent too; don’t underestimate yourself. We’re all holding Meng Chuan back.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t be a step behind She Yu again, alas..." ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ ????????????????????⚑????????????????⚑????????????
Just based on Meng Chuan single-handedly taking down the Upper Rank demon spider.
Chu Yanlong is convinced; when it comes to combat power, Meng Chuan is definitely on par with She Yu.
She Yu doesn’t have as strong a physique as Meng Chuan and couldn’t confront Celestial Demons as fearlessly as he does.
Moreover, She Yu is surrounded by headquarters martial artists like Motohiko, many top martial artists who have mutated 5 or 6 times, providing some support when facing Upper Rank Celestial Demons.
Chu Yanhu expressed confidence in Meng Chuan, laughing:
"Anyway, I think Brother Chuan will definitely surpass him eventually...
Wait, holy cow, look quickly!"
Chu Yanhu suddenly paused in his speech and then pointed at the board, full of disbelief:
"Brother Chuan... suddenly had over sixty merits added, what kind of Celestial Demon did he kill..."
On the tally board, Meng Chuan had already overtaken She Yu:
[Meng Chuan: 168 merits, personal ranking: Pending]
...
Just a dozen minutes ago.
In front of a wave-shaped granite several meters high, Meng Chuan was flooded with chilling sensations, his hair standing on end.
This was a warning from the [Heart Spirit]; a powerful Celestial Demon might be hidden ahead.
Meng Chuan’s eyes lit up; he had been exploring this area for quite some time.
Only Lower Rank little adversaries here, even Middle Rank Celestial Demons were rarely found.
Fortune favors the diligent; after roaming for so long, finally a big catch!
The opponent probably noticed him too, also gradually suppressing demonic aura, ready to strike.
Meng Chuan’s Heart Spirit shifted, deciding to strike first.
Came for wealth, couldn’t let this opportunity slip.
A roar erupted, and the veins on Meng Chuan’s right arm bulged like lines moving as his muscles inflated.
In an instant, a massive dark iron fist pressed down the dust storm, smashing solidly into the wave-like granite.
The raised fiery waves surged as if an overturned cauldron, instantly dyeing half the sky red.
Like a landslide, engulfing the granite and the Celestial Demon behind it.
The Fire Attribute True Qi and killing intention gathered together, like a golden lotus rising from the desert.
Meng Chuan leapt into the air, his enormous figure resembling a god or demon descending upon the world.
Boom!
With a loud explosive sound, a massive twisted gray mist erupted in front of Meng Chuan, shattering the twenty-to-thirty-meter-high massive granite into pieces.
The flying rocks struck his body, producing crisp sounds of metal clashing.
A shrill howl echoed simultaneously, steadying his heart.
The overwhelming Wood Attribute essence, combined with the fist’s piercing effect, indeed did not disappoint him.
This punch worked!
Like a giant whale spouting mist, Meng Chuan took a deep breath and blew away the thick fog, finally seeing what was preparing to ambush him in the darkness.
Its raised claw, aimed at him, was the size of a millstone, and entirely covered in deep black matte carapace.
The crab-like Celestial Demon had eight segmented limbs deeply embedded in the sand. Its back was covered with dense purple-black demonic patterns, which flickered with its breathing. Corrosive liquid seeped continuously from its joints, fusing the surrounding sand into crystalline glass-like structures.
One of its eyes drooped powerlessly, still dripping thick fluid.
Meng Chuan’s punch, by chance, with the strength piercing through granite, happened to blind one of the crab demon’s eyes.
However, he felt no joy, sensing the immense demonic energy around the revealed form of the crab demon.
Though its form was not much different from the previous spider,
the dense force field enveloping its entire body already indicated...
This creature is stronger than the demon-eyed spider!
Moreover, that eye of its was slowly recovering, like a regenerating limb.
The crab demon tilted its head, examining him with its remaining eye.
Its expression was humanoid with confusion, as if issuing a challenge.
Is this thing standing in mid-air a human? Over six meters tall?
Meanwhile, its limbs embedded in the ground began to exert force in secret.
With a loud bang, a black crack split open directly below Meng Chuan in mid-air.
Sand and stones gathered instantly, swirling demonic energy to form a spiral spear, whistling towards his crotch!
Cold sweat broke out on Meng Chuan’s forehead; if struck by this, he would truly face a serious injury...
Teacher Dong said, the Treasure Appearance Golden Venerable Skill is a Hard Skill with no weak points, but even he wouldn’t dare to test its strength with his eye...
With a flash, Meng Chuan dodged, his miraculous agility allowed him to defy logic and break the momentum while suspended in the Cloud Trace.
Crack...
Another black mist twisted and exploded right beside him.
Meng Chuan didn’t expect this damned crab to continue with a combo, and unable to dodge, he hurriedly folded his arms to protect his head.
Energy from the earth veins gathered on the outer side of his big elbow, forming a thick layer of dark protection.
Fsssh!
The black membrane shattered instantly, Meng Chuan grunted in pain, and in the blink of an eye, leapt to the front of the crab demon, the blazing flames erupted once more.
"Solar Thunder!"
The blade, wrapped in red lightning and afterimages, fell upon the Celestial Demon Force Field surrounding the crab demon.
Boom——!
The red thunderbolt exploded, annihilating the force field.
At this moment!
Although the crab demon appeared massive, the speed of its multiple limb joints was terrifying.
It suddenly appeared behind Meng Chuan, and its giant claw silently closed in on his back.
Without turning his head, Meng Chuan raised his elbow, blocked with one hand, caught the giant claw behind him, bracing the crab body with his back and shoulder, forming a back throw using the Head-in-Body Throw strategy.
Grimacing, Meng Chuan’s entire body trembled slightly from exerting full strength, yet his feet stood rooted like plants.
The muscles on his arms, larger than a human head, were about to burst.
As the juices in the claw joint exploded, Meng Chuan forcibly tore off one of the crab demon’s claws!
This move was the Flag and Drum Stance in Qi Jiguang’s Long Fist, effective even against this kind of Celestial Demon.
Of course, this was only possible for him, any other lower rank trying this with an Upper Rank crab demon would be akin to courting death.
The crab demon winced instantly in pain, unable to control the bubbles and drool spewing from its mouth.
Falling to the ground, it caused the sand to condense into a black crystalline substance.
Much of the drool flowed to the broken joint, where a pitch-black lump of flesh grew abruptly, slowly forming a large bulge.
The new crab claw was about to grow.
Truly bizarre, Meng Chuan didn’t give it any chance, swiftly turning to deliver several flickering cold lights.
His fists flashed like lightning, slashing at the crab demon from all directions, above and below.
This creature was the most troublesome opponent Meng Chuan had encountered since entering the Demon Nest, without exception.
This species of crab demon, in the Celestial Demon Realm, held a very low status, mostly lower rank.
Only by consuming their kind, similar to raising Gu, could they advance.
It’s no wonder that even middle ranks are rare here, it seems they’ve all been consumed by this "Gu King."
With incredible speed, many methods granted by demonic energy, and immense size providing strength.
This crab demon deserves his full effort.
Perceiving no one nearby, the Thousand Faces and Thousand Eyes emerged on his face, transforming into a stranger’s face.
Demon Seed True Qi erupted wildly in his palm, as the giant crab and the giant creature engaged in fierce combat on the Wave Rock.
His fists flashed like streams of electric light, continuously striking the crab demon from various angles.
His aim was to rapidly build up the Chaotic Heaven stance, to activate the Chaotic Heaven Domain.
The vigorous strength enhanced the power of the fist stance, and the gentle strength restored energy.
The demonic energy on the crab demon was equally astonishing, constantly adhering to its wounds, recovering in an instant.
Even using the Demon Seed True Qi, this battle with the crab demon was still a drawn-out fight.
Boom!!!
The purplish-black True Qi and the pure black demonic energy erupted and annihilated simultaneously.
Meng Chuan’s Long Fist slammed down, the Demon Seed True Qi like the sharpest scalpel, precisely severed one of the crab demon’s leg segments.
The crab demon’s massive body burst with circles of ink-colored halos, while it healed its injuries, spreading like a web over Meng Chuan’s body.
Their battle had already gone on for more than eight minutes, yet they remained evenly matched.