Unfortunately, the Fire-Inducing Talisman, upon encountering corpse qi, ghost qi, or demon qi, becomes extremely difficult to extinguish.
Fortunately!
After attaching the Fire-Inducing Talisman to the ape demon, Xu Yan stepped back and watched the basin-sized holes on the ground. If these landed on a human, they would leave them half-dead, if not completely so.
No wonder master said that demons were scarce now, but even small ones were tough to handle.
The ape demon, which hadn't learned to use spells, was unable to put out the flames.
Soon, its screamed weakened, and the charred creature collapsed to the ground, lifeless, having been burned to death.
It seemed cruel, but if it weren't destroyed, the townsfolk would suffer in the years ahead. Xu Yan would not show any mercy when dealing with these demons and ghosts.
"Ding! Killed a small ape demon, gained 200 merit points."
A small demon yielded 200 merit points?!
This was definitely an unexpected gain. Xu Yan checked secretly and found that his Lightning Thunder Fist and Thunder Mantra could be upgraded.
"Good heavens, what a huge ape! That's too exaggerated."
Wai adjusted his fallen hat and approached the ape demon's corpse, marveling at it.
Xu Yan glanced at him and said,
"This is a demon that has absorbed enough moonlight essence. In a few years, its power will skyrocket, and who knows how many lives it will claim."
We killed a demon?!
Overjoyed, Wai danced around as if possessed, making bystanders think he was having a seizure.
Xu Yan couldn't bear to watch and took a torch to enter the cave alone. He remembered from the movie that Mr. Ren's father hid inside. If the small demon hadn't appeared, Xu Yan wouldn't have been so sure.
The cave was silent, with occasional drips of water echoing from the rock walls. A strong demonic aura pervaded the air.
Near the cave was a large pit. Xu Yan examined it thoroughly but regrettably did not find zombie.
Zombie had been injured, and it was daytime, weakening him significantly. He would be easy to kill. If Xu Yan encountered him, he could waste a Purple Lightning Talisman to defeat him.
However, there was nothing in the cave, nor in the nearby pit.
"A demon in the mountains?!"
Uncle Ninth was surprised to find a demon near Renjia Town. In the modern era, it was difficult for demons to be born in populated areas, even though they liked to eat humans to enhance their powers.
Usually, demons lurked in remote mountains, attacking travelers and consuming their essence for cultivation.
"It was a gorilla, over three meters tall and very strong. It could easily create basin-sized holes in the ground with a single strike," Xu Yan gestured. "Too bad we didn't find the zombie."
Since the demon was destroyed, Uncle Ninth didn't dwell on it further. He replied,
"That zombie has gained sentience. It won't be easy to find. You're tired. Go rest."
Rushing into his room, Xu Yan shut the windows and doors and eagerly summoned the system but hesitated, unsure whether to upgrade his Thunder Mantra or Lightning Thunder Fist first.
"I can practice fist position and body refinement techniques. I can afford to slow down a bit. Lets upgrade the Thunder Mantra first!!"
For cultivators, the realm of their techniques is crucial. Even though the Lightning Thunder Fist currently provided Xu Yan with the greatest power boost, he resolutely chose to upgrade the Thunder Mantra first.
"Dammit!!"
After clicking the upgrade symbol, Xu Yan's 500 merit points were reduced to 100, having consumed 400 to upgrade the Thunder Mantra to the third level. The feeling of numbness and weakness returned.
Xu Yan groaned and clenched his fists in endurance.
He could clearly sense something breaking inside him, and his lightning-attributed spiritual energy increased severalfold.
"Sizzle."
"Sizzle."
Several meters-long electric snakes danced around Xu Yan, spreading in all directions. Many items in the room emitted black smoke, and the light bulbs exploded.
The commotion in Xu Yan's room drew the attention of Uncle Ninth and others.
"Don't come over!!"
Uncle Ninth quickly approached and poked open the window with a stick. Seeing Xu Yan wrapped in electric snakes, he froze on the spot. Spiritual energy transforming into lightning snakes was a basic requirement for the third level of the Thunder Mantra.
Uncle Ninth couldn't believe Xu Yan had reached this realm.
"Excellent!! Excellent!! Hahaha......"
After a moment, Uncle Ninth regained his composure and laughed as he retreated.
This disciple was indeed worth taking in. What a powerful talent!
How long had it been since he broke through to the third level of the Thunder Mantra? Perhaps he could truly master the Thunder Mantra and reach the level of a Heavenly Master.
Uncle Ninth became more and more excited as he thought about it.
How many years had it been since a Heavenly Master had emerged in the sect?
"Uncle Ninth, is teacher alright?"
Ren Tingting's delicate face was filled with worry. She had seen the electric snakes wrapping around Xu Yan. The scene was terrifying. Ordinary people could die from touching household electricity, but Xu Yan was surrounded by thick lightning snakes.
Uncle Ninth smiled reassuringly, "He's fine. His technique has advanced. It's not only fine but also a good thing."
"Tingting, go prepare a few dishes for Uncle Ninth. I'm in a good mood and want to have a drink!!"
In a great mood, Uncle Ninth decided to have a drink to warm himself up. Ren Tingting looked confused, not understanding why Uncle Ninth was so happy. But Xu Yan's strength had increased?
Thinking of this, Ren Tingting also felt happy. For her, the stronger Xu Yan was, the better.
"Younger brother has made another breakthrough."
Qiusheng looked devastated.
Wen Cai was equally dejected and sighed,
"Yes, this is too fast. Do you remember when master was last happy and wanted to drink alone?"
Qiusheng hesitated for a moment and replied, "Years ago."
The two looked at each other and saw disappointment and reluctance in each other's eyes. Finally, they sighed heavily. Comparing oneself to others could be frustrating, and comparing goods could lead to disappointment.
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