Li Tianqing was extremely nervous, wanting to reach out and grab him, but it was too late. He thought to himself, "This is bad." Without thinking too much, he immediately got up and ran after Chen Shi.
As he ran with all his might, he activated the Armored Horse Talisman on his leg and also mobilized his Divine Fetus.
The Six Yin Jade Wheel Art was already in motion, with six jade wheels spinning around him silently and dangerously.
But his heart suddenly sank.
He finally understood why Zhao Ziyu and those maids seemed so relaxed.
Ahead, about a mile away, there was a temporary camp guarded by many Imperial Guards. It seemed Zhao Ziyu and his group were heading there, and the guards were likely Zhao family members.
"So many Imperial Guards mean that Zhao family members are here, not just that young master! There must be other high-ranking Zhao family members!"
His mind raced, quickly connecting the recent demonic changes.
"These Zhao family members are probably related to the demonic changes! The Zhao family has been operating in New Township for years, pushing out other families to gain power, aiming for the True King’s Tomb in Heavenly Yang Mountain. With Zhao family members here, the Evil Bodhisattva is likely connected to them, maybe even released by them!"
His fear grew.
If Chen Shi attacked that Zhao family young master and was seen by Zhao family's experts...
"No, he might not even get past the maids! I have to save him!" He threw himself forward, but even with the Armored Horse Talisman, he was falling behind Chen Shi. The camp was large, covering several acres, with many tents.
At that moment, Zhao Yanlong, the head of Dark Jade Manor, stood on a table. He was turned into a porcelain doll after entering the kiln factory.
Standing with him were Zhao Erni, Zhao Minrou, and the surviving sixth brother, Zhao Yanchu.
Next to the table was his younger brother Zhao Yanliang, who avoided the kiln and remained normal.
Though Zhao Yanlong caused the Evil Bodhisattva and the demonic changes, half of the Zhao family's elite forces remained. Thanks to his father and two uncles covering their retreat, they managed to save most of their strength, though some died in the chaos. Now, over a hundred people were left.
Among them were thirteen Zhao family members, maids, and Imperial Guards.
Despite his grief, Zhao Yanlong forced himself to stay strong. "Sixth brother, Minrou, don't worry. Our family head is the governor of New Township. The Zhao family has other forces, and with the many strong people in New Township Province, we will surely eliminate the demon domain and save us. Be patient and wait for good news."
Zhao Minrou and Zhao Yanchu, also porcelain dolls, understood him, but Zhao Yanliang did not.
Zhao Yanchu smiled, "Big brother, Zhao Ziyu has surprised me these days. He used to be a playboy, but now he's serious in our family's crisis. If it weren't for him going out to find food, we wouldn't have lasted."
Zhao Ziyu, the eldest son of Dark Jade Manor, was once a playboy, and Zhao Yanlong didn't like him, preferring his second daughter and third son.
But the second daughter was now a porcelain doll, and the third son died in the countryside.
To Zhao Yanlong's delight, his eldest son Zhao Ziyu finally took responsibility for the family, making him happy.
Though pleased, he remained humble, saying, "This child has some skills but was too lazy before. Luckily, he turned around in time."
Just then, voices came from outside, "Master, the eldest son has returned!"
Zhao Yanlong was delighted, "My son is back so soon, he must have had a good harvest."
He looked outside the camp, seeing Zhao Ziyu and eleven maids carrying pieces of spirit beast meat, each weighing twenty to thirty pounds, walking towards them.
Other Zhao family members and Imperial Guards in the camp smiled.
Zhao Ziyu and his group brought back plenty of spirit meat, allowing them to hold on longer.
"With Ziyu, we can surely last until help from the provincial capital arrives!" Zhao Yanlong laughed.
But before his laughter faded, he saw someone charging down the hillside like a dragon, heading straight for Zhao Ziyu's group!
Zhao Yanlong's face changed, shouting, "Ziyu, watch out!"
Chen Shi was rushing in!
In just a few steps, his speed reached its peak, more fierce than a wild horse, and he was behind Zhao Ziyu and the eleven maids almost as soon as they heard the wind breaking!
His blood surged as he punched a maid in the back of the head, sending her flying, her brain shook, blood flowed from her orifices, and her body crashed into the maids ahead.
One maid, dead.
Chen Shi, holding a short sword, slashed another maid's neck as she turned, cutting her throat.
Two maids, dead.
Chen Shi's steps didn't stop, charging forward to meet a guarding maid, stabbing left and right with his short sword.
The maid turned, but he stabbed her heart, throat, liver, spleen, and opened her belly.
Three maids, dead.
Ahead, the maid he punched crashed into three others.
Chen Shi reached Zhao Ziyu!
Zhao Ziyu activated the Golden Bell Talisman, his protective talisman glowing, and his Divine Fetus appeared, ready to spit out a golden pill.
Once the pill was out, even if Chen Shi was close, he would be crushed into mush!
Chen Shi punched, the golden bell rang loudly, shattering the light screen, scattering light fragments everywhere.
Chen Shi slashed Zhao Ziyu's throat with his short sword.
Zhao Ziyu instinctively raised his hand to block, but his fingers and half his palm flew, blood splattering. Chen Shi's right hand extended two fingers, piercing his eyes.
Zhao Ziyu's vision went dark, the protective talisman's power burst, and the golden pill flew out.
Chen Shi's short sword cut his throat, and his elbow struck his temple.
Zhao Ziyu's consciousness faded, his head turned, and he fell back. The golden pill flew off course, hitting a cliff, causing a collapse and lava to bubble.
Meanwhile, Chen Shi knelt on Zhao Ziyu's abdomen, stabbing his heart three times with his sword.
Then he threw the short sword, piercing a maid's throat as she turned to cast a spell.
The sword's force pierced her throat, the tip exiting her neck, and she fell back.
Four maids, dead.
Chen Shi leaped forward, kneeing another maid in the groin.
Her face twisted in pain, her Divine Altar shattered, and she collapsed.
Five maids, dead.
Chen Shi sidestepped her, elbowing another maid in the heart, breaking her ribs, puncturing her lungs and heart, blood rising through her windpipe.
Six maids, dead.
Chen Shi rolled forward, pulling the short sword from the maid's throat.
The other five maids summoned their Divine Altars, ready with Divine Fetuses, casting spells. Two used the Flying Dragon Demon Slaying Technique, three used the Midnight Demon Slaying Sword, sending invisible sword energy and dragon-shaped spells at Chen Shi.
Chen Shi used the Big Dipper Seven Stars Step, moving like a dragon, dodging on the narrow mountain path.
He seemed to have eyes all over, sensing the sword energy and dragon spell changes.
The five maids used different hand signs and steps, but in a moment, Chen Shi was behind one, stabbing her heart with precision, avoiding ribs like a skilled butcher.
Chen Shi held her body as a shield, dodging the other four's spells, then drew his sword and slashed her throat.
Seven maids, dead.
As the seventh maid's body fell, he emerged, slashing the eighth maid's foot, cutting her tendon.
The eighth maid stumbled, unable to use her leg, and fell. Chen Shi kicked her throat, breaking her neck.
Eight maids, dead.
An invisible sword flew at him, but Chen Shi dodged, letting it slice a maid behind him in half, flying over ten yards.
Chen Shi spun, stabbing another maid's chest, then threw his sword, hitting the next maid's heart, sending her flying.
Nine maids, ten maids, eleven maids.
Dead.
Chen Shi turned to the Zhao family camp.
On the mountain path, surrounded by collapsed cliffs, molten rock, and scattered bodies, only he stood.
The Zhao family's Imperial Guards reacted, activating Armored Horse Talismans, charging and shouting.
Their Divine Fetuses entered Divine Altars, spells brewing.
Chen Shi looked past them to a large tent. Inside, three porcelain dolls watched.
One was stunned, one angry, like Zhao Erni, and an older one was in tears, kneeling, seemingly crying out.
Chen Shi turned away as Li Tianqing arrived, his speed boosted by the Armored Horse Talisman, but it was too late.
Li Tianqing stared in disbelief, eyes wide.
He knew Chen Shi was strong, having lived with him for days, noticing his ability to hunt when he had the intent to kill.
But he also knew Chen Shi was reckless, not considering the opponent's strength or consequences if he failed.
Chen Shi only found the best time to strike, then charged and took down exotic beasts.
But those were beasts, not cultivators!
And not a Golden Pill stage cultivator!
Now, it was eleven top Divine Fetus stage cultivators and a Golden Pill stage expert!
Was it really that simple?
Just charge and take them all down?
Who gave him the courage?
How did he do it?
The Qi Refinement stage has four levels: Qi Refining, Foundation Building, Spirit, and Divine Fetus. The Transformation stage also has four levels: Golden Pill, Nascent Soul, Transformation, and Divine Descent.
Chen Shi, at the Divine Fetus stage, killed a Golden Pill stage expert!
This feat was unbelievable.
Even if it was a sneak attack, it was still unbelievable. He charged into a crowd of top Divine Fetus stage cultivators, killing his way through and stabbing the Golden Pill stage Zhao Ziyu to death.
Too unbelievable. Li Tianqing shook his head.
He had sparred with Chen Shi, and they were evenly matched, but now Li Tianqing realized how terrifying Chen Shi's battle power was when he wanted to kill!
This scene reminded him of the founding emperor's poem:
Slaughtering a million soldiers in Jiangnan
The sword at the waist still smells of blood
The mountain monk doesn't recognize the hero
Only asks for his name!
If it were him, could he take down eleven top Divine Fetus stage cultivators and a Golden Pill stage expert?
Maybe.
If he observed their habits, clothing, calculated their techniques, and planned well, he could eliminate them in batches.
But it would take five or six days.
Normally, it wouldn't be a problem, but during the demonic changes, too much could happen in five or six days.
Like Chen Shi, taking down twelve people in a short time with thunderous means, he couldn't do it.
"Tianqing, what are you doing?"
Chen Shi asked in surprise, "Run!"
Li Tianqing snapped out of it, looking at the Zhao family camp, seeing over a hundred Imperial Guards and Zhao family members chasing, one even summoning a more perfect Golden Pill, clearly stronger than Zhao Ziyu.
He shivered and hurried after Chen Shi.
They ran up the hill, with Heiguo waiting, and only started running when they reached him.
Li Tianqing was still in shock, but the dog was calm, giving him a disdainful look.
Little Tianqing was inexperienced.
Heiguo had seen this before.
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