Kapitel 27: Chapter 27: Another Side of Ryan
Inside the cave, there was a deathly silence, filled with a nauseating stench of decay.
Everywhere one looked, there were piles of human corpses.
They were scattered all over the ground in disarray, torn to shreds by the Night Demon Ape!
It was a truly horrifying sight that was almost unbearable to look at.
Ryan forced himself to look at the tragic state of these corpses.
He suppressed the urge to retch and told himself: "Do you see this? This is the cruelty of the cultivation world!"
"This is what real cultivation of immortals is like."
"If you're not powerful enough, you'll end up like this!"
Some of the corpses had already turned into white bones, and their hollow eye sockets stared into the depths of the darkness, as if questioning the heavens about why it was so unfair.
While others had just started to rot, their skin taking on a strange bluish-black color, with maggots wriggling freely on them, making one's hair stand on end.
From the clothes of these dead people, it was easy to tell their identities. Almost all of them were outer disciples and registered disciples of the sect.
These disciples might have once had hopes and dreams for cultivation when they were alive, but...
Now they had ended up in such a tragic state, which was truly lamentable.
"You man-eating monster, you deserve to die!"
The anger in Ryan's heart overwhelmed his timidity and fear, and he stared fixedly at the demonic beast in the cave.
From Ryan's perspective, the Night Demon Ape was about ten feet tall, which was approximately 3.3 meters in height.
One had to look up to see its whole appearance!
Compared to Earth before he transmigrated, it was like a small one-story house.
Its huge and pitch-black body was quietly hidden in the deep shadows, as if it blended in with the darkness.
It slightly opened its huge mouth and let out a low growl.
"Roar!"
The sound was like a roar from the depths of hell, creepy and terrifying.
The growl echoed in the silent night, as if it could penetrate one's soul and directly shake the depths of one's heart.
In front of such a terrifying monster, what jackals, tigers, and leopards, or the so-called king of beasts like tigers and lions, would all seem tiny, wretched, and completely vulnerable!
It didn't seem like a creature that could be born in nature at all.
Even if it did nothing and just stood there, the Night Demon Ape was enough to make one's heart tremble with fear and almost scare one out of one's wits!
At this time, Fenrir Howe also realized that he couldn't hide any longer.
He immediately stood up, holding the red-tasseled spear in his hand, stood side by side with Ryan, and said loudly: "What a coincidence to meet here!"
"Brother Ryan, I never expected to run into you here!"
Originally, Fenrir Howe had learned through a dream that there were rare treasures hidden in this place.
Fenrir Howe, who had experienced countless battles and killings in the mortal world, was extremely bold and used to life and death.
He knew that the thing would be of great benefit to him, so he took the risk and came to steal the opportunity that belonged to the Night Demon Ape!
Ryan nodded slightly, his voice cold: "My master asked me to come and kill this monster and obtain a treasure with my own hands to refine my life-bound magic weapon."
For some reason, although he had been very nervous before, as soon as he saw an acquaintance, he immediately calmed down.
His fear was also suppressed to the minimum.
Perhaps it was because his persona as a calm and composed person overcame all other distractions?
Besides, it was worth mentioning that...
After eating the precious spiritual fruit given by the little spirit Tea Tea, Ryan could now faintly sense people's emotions.
Like before, Sharon, the inner disciple who lent him the medium-grade spiritual weapon.
At that time, it was obvious that she was very reluctant to part with it, but she also wanted to invest in him out of utilitarianism and finally made up her mind to lend the sword.
And Fenrir Howe beside him...
He really had no distractions at all and just simply wanted to fight side by side with Ryan and kill the Night Demon Ape!
While his heart was pounding wildly, Ryan also felt a soaring ambition to fight fiercely with the Night Demon Ape and trample it underfoot.
Ryan held the long sword in his hand and looked at the Night Demon Ape with a sideways glance: "Man-eating monster, are you ready to die?"
The fierce giant beast turned its gaze, its eyes passing over Fenrir Howe and focusing on Ryan.
With a roar, a thick smell of blood filled the air, as if a brutal massacre had just taken place here.
The stench of blood was nauseating, mixed with the 气息 of death and decay, as if it was constantly emanating from the body of the Night Demon Ape.
Just getting a little closer, one could feel the suffocating sense of oppression, as if being in a world full of killing and horror.
Perhaps sensing that Fenrir Howe and Ryan were not easy opponents, the Night Demon Ape unexpectedly did something out of character.
It didn't immediately launch an attack on them. Instead, it tried to deter and drive them away with its roar.
Ryan's eyes passed over the Night Demon Ape and landed on the deepest part of the cave.
The Desolate Cicada Blood Seed was like a cicada carved from a brilliant ruby, with its wings slightly trembling, quietly emitting a dazzling blood-red light.
This light wasn't the kind of harsh bright red but a soft and charming color, like the glistening waves on a calm lake when the setting sun shines on it.
Even without getting close, just by looking at it, a refreshing and pleasant smell wafted over.
This smell was hard to describe accurately in words.
It had the freshness of morning dew in the mountains and also the faint fragrance of orchids in the secluded valley.
It had the fragrance of the grass when the spring breeze blew over it and also the sweetness of ripe fruits in autumn.
Its mere existence was enough to make one feel relaxed and intoxicated, unable to extricate oneself.
Ryan's originally slightly drowsy mind instantly became extremely clear.
He felt that his thoughts were like being thoroughly washed by a cool rain, and all distractions and troubles were swept away.
At the same time, the faint hostility accumulated in his heart due to killing the tree demons and engaging in killing disappeared as if it had met its nemesis.
Instead, there was a sense of peace and tranquility.
Moreover, all the filthy and stagnant blood evil qi in the surrounding air also disappeared without a trace at this moment!
Ryan understood in his heart: "No wonder this Night Demon Ape regards this place as its home!"
"It turns out it's to take advantage of the purifying effect of the [Desolate Cicada Blood Seed] to dissipate its own blood evil hostility over time and improve its cultivation level!"
However, the Night Demon Ape was ultimately not as good as humans and had limited intelligence. It didn't know how to maximize the effect of the Desolate Cicada Blood Seed, which was a rare treasure that couldn't be eaten!
"Brother Ryan, do you also need this thing?"
Fenrir Howe immediately realized that his good friend had the same purpose as him.
Originally, he had only planned to steal the treasure while the Night Demon Ape was taking a nap and then escape.
Now...
The plan had to change!
Fenrir Howe frowned tightly, thought for a while, and then said firmly, "I'll help you!"
He had come here for the Desolate Cicada Blood Seed.
Among the many things that could change one's fate, the Desolate Cicada Blood Seed was the closest one to him!
As long as he got it, he could refine the infinite blood evil qi that he had accumulated over the years of fighting on the battlefield and greatly enhance his cultivation level!
If Ryan were just an ordinary true disciple with no connection to him, then...
Fenrir Howe would have used the information he got in his dream to cleverly use the other person and make him a cannon fodder.
But now...
Fenrir Howe decided to give up the benefits and offer help instead.
Why?
There was no other reason!
Ryan was his friend!
In his whole life, Fenrir Howe would never betray or let down any of his brothers!
Ryan laughed loudly and charged forward with his sword: "With Fenrir Howe's help, I'm like a tiger with wings added!"
"Let's go together!"
After saying that, Ryan tightly grasped the long sword that emitted a chilling cold light in both hands. His figure was as fast as lightning as he rushed forward and slashed hard at the Night Demon Ape!
In an instant, the blade of the sword collided with the hard body of the Night Demon Ape, bursting out a series of dazzling sparks.
Puchi! Puchi!
With a crisp sound, two huge and shocking wounds that were deep enough to expose the bones appeared on the body of the Night Demon Ape.
The scarlet blood gushed out like a flood breaking through a dam, splashing everywhere.
This sudden and severe injury made the Night Demon Ape raise its head and roar in pain, and its roar was deafening, echoing throughout the entire cave.
Dust fell in a shower!
Before Ryan could catch his breath, the angry Night Demon Ape had already swung its thick and powerful fist and punched Ryan with irresistible force.
With a loud "bang", Ryan was like a kite with its string cut and was sent flying out by the powerful punch of the Night Demon Ape.
His body drew an arc in the air and then hit the stone wall of the cave heavily, kicking up a cloud of dust and broken stones.
After landing, Ryan felt a rush of blood surging in his chest. A sweet taste filled his throat, and a trace of bright red blood seeped out from the corner of his mouth.
Seeing that the Night Demon Ape was about to pursue its victory, Fenrir Howe quickly stepped forward, thrusting his spear to hold it back.
"This won't work..."
Fenrir Howe, who had fought on the battlefield for many years, could tell at a glance.
In terms of swordsmanship, Ryan was a complete amateur!
Even if the two of them worked together, they had no chance of winning against the Night Demon Ape at all!
Although he thought so, the vigorous and high-spirited young champion still held his spear and rushed forward like a gust of wind.
"Brother Ryan, we're no match for it!"
"I'll buy you time. You escape first!"
"I have a way to get out safely!"
Fenrir Howe's figure was as fast as lightning and instantly rushed to the vicinity of the Night Demon Ape.
Then, he skillfully changed his steps and postures and launched a fierce feint attack from the side.
The spear in his hand drew cold lights in the air, like a dragon emerging from the sea, stabbing hard at the Night Demon Ape with the sound of breaking wind.
However, the Night Demon Ape was indeed powerful, and its extremely tough fur made the attacks of the young champion unable to cause too much damage.
Even so, every time the tip of the spear touched the Night Demon Ape, it could barely pierce its fur and bring out some bright blood flowers.
These seemingly insignificant wounds might just be superficial injuries to the Night Demon Ape, but they successfully attracted its attention, forcing it to divert part of its energy to deal with the attacks of the young champion.
And it was precisely this restraining effect that created more opportunities and time for Ryan and created a chance to turn the whole battle situation around.
The blood mist sprayed out and extinguished Ryan's fire folder.
However, Ryan's body had been washed by the Dragon Soul, and he had opened his Spiritual Consciousness. Even though the fire folder was extinguished by the stinking blood mist, he could still see the situation inside the cave to some extent.
Ryan, with blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, didn't retreat but advanced instead.
He sneered, held the long sword in his hand, and charged forward again, getting into a fierce fight with the Night Demon Ape!
"Come! Let's see who dies first!"
It was obvious that after a fierce exchange of blows, Ryan had realized the shortcomings of his swordsmanship.
However, this didn't make him timid. Instead, it aroused even stronger fighting spirit in him.
He gritted his teeth and simply stopped trying to use any complicated sword moves and techniques.
Ryan actually swung the medium-grade spiritual weapon in his hand like a double-edged broadsword and slashed hard at the Night Demon Ape!
For a while, the light of the sword and the shadow of the blade crisscrossed, and blood splattered everywhere.
The Night Demon Ape naturally wouldn't show weakness either. It opened its huge fanged mouth, waved its thick and powerful arms, and continuously launched fierce attacks at Ryan.
Puchi! Puchi! Puchi...
Blood flowers flew.
The two sides went back and forth, neither giving in, completely fighting with their lives and exchanging injuries for injuries.
During this fierce battle, Ryan would spit out a few mouthfuls of blood from time to time, but there wasn't even a single scratch on his whole body!
Fenrir Howe, who had thought it was impossible to win at first, was shaken.
He actually saw a glimmer of hope of killing the Night Demon Ape!
"Even an ordinary cultivator at the third level of Spirit Nurturing, whose skin has been refined to be as tough as refined steel, would be torn apart by the sharp claws and bitten to death by the fangs of this Night Demon Ape!"
Fenrir Howe's eyes widened in shock: "Amazing! Brother Ryan is really amazing!"
The two were fighting fiercely together, and Ryan's performance was like that of a human-shaped fierce beast.
He was even more brutal than the Night Demon Ape.
"Hahaha!"
Ryan laughed wildly as he swung his long sword.
He completely ignored his own injuries and launched charge after charge.
A ferocious smile appeared on Ryan's face.
"Fierce!"
He slashed the Night Demon Ape until it was covered in blood, and deep bone-exposing wounds gradually appeared on its body: "Try being fierce again!"
"Still want to run? Did I allow you to escape?!"
"Today, you ugly thing must die here!"
Hearing this, Fenrir Howe, who was holding his spear to hold the line and restricting the movements of the Night Demon Ape by waving his spear to assist, finally realized in surprise...
On normal days, that appearance of a noble young master in the muddy world was just one side of his good brother, or rather, it didn't fully represent his complete temperament.
And this fierce and brutal posture now was another side of Ryan!
However, because of this, Fenrir Howe had an extra sense of liking and trust for him.
On the battlefield, warriors who fought bravely in blood were the most admirable!
Those who pretended to be something on normal days but were as cowardly as mice at critical moments were the ones Fenrir Howe looked down upon!
In a flash of lightning.
Swish!
Ryan held the sword with both hands, and the sharp edge danced. He actually chopped off the huge head of the Night Demon Ape!
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