Chapter 40: Seventh-Order Demon Beast

  Red Cloud Sword?!

  Ye Yang's eyes lit up, and the blood-red long sword was indeed the Chi Xiao Sword?

  As a master of casting soldiers, Ye Yang could feel the surging energy inside the Chi Xiang sword, which even far exceeded the Po Yan sword and the War Axe Yao Yang. Unexpectedly, this was a divine artifact!

  As expected, Qin Fang's voice came: "Huh? Chi Xiao Sword? How did this earth-shaking sword appear on the mainland? It seems that a divine craftsman has appeared in the world again!"

  Ye Yang didn't want to bother with those, he just walked up shakily and reached out to dig out the white snake's core. Liu Bang could let him lead the rebellion against the white snake, but the big snake was killed by himself with great difficulty, and the core absolutely couldn't be given away to others!

  "Hi!"

  Another burly man shouted: "You little scoundrel, how did you steal our spoils of war?"

  Ye Yang's gaze swept across, and with a cold wordless rebuke, that man was shocked into place, his face turning iron-gray.

  Liu Bang lightly drank: "Xi Juan, don't be presumptuous! This young hero is covered in blood. If I'm not mistaken, the wound on this evil beast was left by him!"

  Xie Juan raised an eyebrow, full of disdain: "Is it just this kid?"

  Ye Yang smiled faintly and pulled out the core of the eighth-level magic beast. This was a fire-attribute core, just what he needed for his own cultivation. What a great thing!

  He directly threw the kernel into the Qiankun bag, Ye Yang turned around and was about to leave, this place is not suitable for a long stay!

  "Ah!" Liu Bang stretched out his hand to stop him and said: "Young hero, may I ask your name?"

  Ye Yang smiled and said: "Ye Yang, courtesy name Zi Yu, a gentleman of Liangcheng!"

  "Ah, I see!" Liu Bang said with a bow: "I am Liu Ji of Pei County. May I invite you, young hero, to come up the mountain and have a chat? My brothers are all gathered there. Why don't you come up the mountain with me and join forces for a great undertaking?"

  Ye Yang coughed and whispered, "Forget it, inviting me to rebel together? I'd rather not be an enemy of Xiang Yu, the Overlord of Western Chu! Besides, the Great Qin Empire still has many fierce generals and legendary Starry Sky-level powerhouses... I'm not rebelling... In short, I won't go to hell, whoever wants to go can go!"

  However, Ye Yang knew that Liu Bang would become the master of the Central Plains and truly unify China for the first time. Such a person was not to be offended, and whether he could return to modern times or not, he had to maintain a good relationship with the emperor in case he couldn't go back, lest he suffer a fatal disaster!

  "Sorry, I have something important on hand and can't be late. If fate permits, we'll meet again next time!"

  Liu Bang was taken aback, but did not insist on keeping him, and smiled: "If fate permits, we'll meet again next time!"

  Ye Yang turned around, exerted his bodily skills, and floated up and down several times before disappearing into the night.

  Liu Bang looked straight at Ye Yang's direction and sincerely praised: "If a second-rate heroic youth like you is used by me, what worry would I have that great things won't be accomplished?"

  Xie Juan sneered: "Liu Gong thinks too much, I think this young man has at most only the strength of the fifth level of the Earth Realm, and it's not worth worrying about!"

  Liu Bang did not express his opinion, looking at the corpse of Bai E, and immediately stepped forward to pick up the snake's head, saying: "This time, many people died or were injured in the corvée. If we go to Lishan Mountain, there will surely be a great disaster. It is better not to go for now, let us go down the mountain to find my wife and think of a better plan!"

  Xie Juan nodded: "Liu Gong has a long-term vision, but it's better to return to Pei County and discuss important matters with Cao Shen, Xiao Gongcao, and Xiahou Yan. This time, Liu Gong beheaded Bai E, a great achievement that can be made into a big deal!"

  Liu Bang smiled: "Younger brother, you know too much..."

  ……

  The Qingyun Mountains at night hide endless dangers.

  When the first ray of sunlight penetrates through the clouds, it announces the arrival of another day.

  On the edge of a mountain range, on top of a giant tree, Ye Yang was leaning against the branches, slowly opening his eyes, and the wound on his shoulder had healed seven or eight out of ten.

  Taking a deep breath, I thought of the fierce battle with Bai E last night, and my heart still had lingering fears. Before even entering the Qingyun Mountains, I encountered such a powerful demon beast; if I were to enter the Qingyun Mountains, what would happen then?

  However, there was a faint excitement in his heart, an unprecedented challenge was about to come, Ye Yang only felt that his blood was about to boil, and he couldn't help but secretly wonder if it was his true nature or the awakening of the Fire God Warrior's bloodline, why had he become so eager for battle?

  Looking up and gazing into the distance, the misty fog in the Qingyun mountain range is slowly dispersing.

  He pulled out a piece of beef from his bag and ate it, then drank a bag of wine. A warmth spread through his abdomen, dispelling the chill of the night's lodging.

  It's gone!

  According to Ye Yang's itinerary, on the first day, they would enter the Qingyun Mountain Range, where within a 100-kilometer radius, the level of magical beasts wouldn't be too high. On the second day, they would venture deeper into the Qingyun Mountain Range, 200 kilometers in, to make contact with higher-level magical beasts. It would be best if they could slay one or two ninth-grade magical beasts and bring their corpses back to Lang City to collect a reward. It was said that this could earn them the position of County Governor, which was equivalent to being the Lord of Lang City, on equal footing with Pang Jing!

  That's why Pang Jing was able to make a fortune and become the lord of the city. The legend is that he killed a powerful eighth-level magic beast, gained recognition from the imperial family, and eventually became the lord of Liang City. If Ye Yang could kill a ninth-level magic beast, there would be no doubt that the official position he obtained would surpass Pang Jing's. In this world, this is the law: the strong are respected!

  In the Dragon Cauldron, Qin Fang fell into a deep sleep once again, and had not spoken for a long time. Ye Yang did not go to disturb him either. In the previous few clashes, Qin Fang's soul was severely damaged, and Ye Yang did not want this old senior to leave just like that.

  ……

  "Whoa..."

  With a leap, he landed gently on the ground. The strength of the sixth-level peak master of the Grand Earth was beyond doubt.

  The moment he entered the Qingyun Mountain Range, Ye Yang's heart skipped a beat as he felt an astonishing aura emanating from the endless mountains. With his keen senses, he could vaguely feel countless strong and weak auras hidden within the mountains. Heaven knows how many magical beasts or humans were lurking inside?

  Last night, a group of 500 people had all dispersed, with dozens killed by the White Bone Snake. More than 400 people entered the Qingyun Mountains. Moreover, strong individuals from various cities in the Central Plains also arrived. At this moment, the Qingyun Mountains gathered the strongest on the continent and various magical beasts. The war between humans and magical beasts was only just beginning.

  After galloping for nearly ten miles, I didn't see a single person or wild animal.

  Ye Yang's heart skipped a beat as he continued forward, but suddenly a strong bloody smell assaulted his nostrils.

  "Something's going on!"

  His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly stepped forward. With a "clang", he drew out the broken flame sword from behind his back. However, in front of him, on the open space between the trees, more than ten martial artists were lying down haphazardly. Each person's death posture was very consistent - there were no wounds on their bodies, only a sharp tooth mark on their necks, and then, their heads were missing.

  It was as if something had suddenly bitten off their heads, and this group of warriors didn't even put up the slightest resistance!

  Ye Yang walked forward and flipped over a warrior's corpse, but only saw five golden stars floating on his chest!

  Heaven, a fifth-level strongman, was actually killed without any resistance. This demon beast's strength is at least above the seventh level of the earth!

  ……

  In an instant, Ye Yang fell into deep thought. The information he had previously understood was incorrect. Within a hundred kilometers of the Qingyun Mountain Range, seven ninth-grade magical beasts actually appeared! This is absolutely a nightmare for many strong people!