The Legend of the Demon Martial Emperor: An Isekai Cultivation Adventure: The Legend of the Demon Martial Emperor, #8

By Wu Shao Yan Zi and Wu Ling

In the Yi family of Hongcheng city, Yi An was an insignificant member, but after his father's disappearance, Yi An and his mother suffered bullying. Until three years ago, when an accident occurred, the real Yi An ceased to exist. The current Yi An is actually a devil cultivator who has crossed over from another world.

After three years of tempering, he rose from the ruins. With the body of a devil cultivator, he broke free from his shackles and looked down upon all others...

A young devil cultivator, reborn into this other world. Here, his brilliance soars again. No devil is too formidable, no devil too fearsome...
 

 

 

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"Hahaha! This place isn't somewhere you can come and go from as you please!?" The piercing and sinister laughter continued to spread and echo within that narrow space, and the more it echoed, the stronger the killing intent grew.

It seemed as if the cave was amplifying the effect!

Ha... ha... ha...

It continued to echo, causing increasing discomfort!

Yi An's brow furrowed slightly! He licked his parched lips and, mustering all his strength, shouted at the skull, "Go to hell! If you've got the guts, come and fight your grandpa!"
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zhou Yan
• Release date: Apr 12, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224305575

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Chapter 351: Mysterious Powerhouse

Hahaha! This place isn’t somewhere you can come and go from as you please!? The piercing and sinister laughter continued to spread and echo within that narrow space, and the more it echoed, the stronger the killing intent grew.

It seemed as if the cave was amplifying the effect!

Ha... ha... ha...

It continued to echo, causing increasing discomfort!

Yi An’s brow furrowed slightly! He licked his parched lips and, mustering all his strength, shouted at the skull, Go to hell! If you’ve got the guts, come and fight your grandpa!

Go... go... go...

There really was an amplification effect. This cave within a cave truly contained some marvelous secrets!

Gloomy and cold killing intent continued to amplify and increase, as did Yi An’s masculinity. They began to repel each other, fighting and devouring each other’s energy, amplifying their own energy, further augmented by the cave’s amplification.

The two forces continued to strengthen and increase, the cold becoming even colder, the masculinity even more masculine. The two forces balanced each other out and grew stronger in the process!

Not good! There’s something fishy going on!

Yi An suddenly realized that something was amiss. This thing couldn’t be dealt with so easily. Now that his energy and the skull’s energy were increasing, and the cave could automatically repair itself, then they...

Wouldn’t they just become living targets for this energy? This was bad. Things had gotten out of hand this time!

Boom–!

The two energies underwent a final amplification and collided violently. The immense energy shock wave affected everyone present! Huang Liang had just regained consciousness from his daze when he was once again flung out. This time, it was different from before, when he had been the only one thrown out. Now, everyone was being thrown out with him.

The sound of bodies hitting the walls rang out one after another. The one most severely injured was Yi An, as he was the perpetrator. Naturally, he was the main target of the attack!

Pfft–!

He spat out a mouthful of blood. Struggling to support his body, Cheng Fan and Da Guang helped him up, as they were relatively unscathed.

None of them carried any medicine, so they had no choice but to endure the discomfort that ran through their entire bodies.

Damn it, everyone, get lost! Get up, all of you get up! Do you think I’m here to cushion your fall?!

Huang Liang emerged cursing from the back. He just happened to be at the very end and became the perfect candidate to break their fall after the blast. Today seemed to be his unlucky day, with no one bothering about him.

Huang Liang wondered why everything had suddenly gone quiet. Were they all dumbfounded?

When they saw the skull, they quickly used their divine powers. Mount Tai’s overwhelming pressure!

Black Water True Energy Hand!

Yi An also shouted loudly at the same time, unleashing his divine power, the Black Water True Energy Hand!

Seeing the change at the skull, Yi An initially despaired, thinking the skull was beyond hope of retrieval. But now, hope was reignited within him.

It wasn’t the skull causing mischief, but a mysterious person.

Since it was a person, it meant they could be overcome. Sensing the formidable strength of their opponent, they believed that by joining forces, they could prevail. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, they would not give up.

The immense temptation of the Ling Ri skull was something no one would forsake!

Armor up! Strike with all your might!

Da Guang also responded, unleashing his divine power.

Cheng Fan was not to be outdone, deploying his most proud divine power!

My Heart Moves, My Spirit Strikes!

The others also came to their senses, unwilling to be left behind. Each of them unleashed their proudest strikes, bombarding their divine powers forward.

In front of the skull, they were all blasted away. When they stood up, they saw a skinny, ghost-like figure standing in front of the skull. His clothes were tattered, barely covering his body.

He was incessantly playing with a skull in his hands, staring at its sunken eyes, which were terrifyingly sinister, with barely any flesh on his face!

The sinister-looking figure observed their attacks with a smile!

The Skull Descends!

The mysterious figure raised the skull in his hand!

An overwhelming deathly aura caused the skull to rapidly expand, engulfing the mysterious figure within it! All of the attacks struck it at once with astonishing speed.

Each time one of their divine powers struck the skull, it merely trembled and partially dissipated. By the time all of the attacks had struck it, the skull had completely vanished.

This mysterious figure was extremely formidable. They could not discern his level clearly, as if something were concealing it from them. Could it be the skull?

Yi An was the second to attack. He had used his full power in order to test the mysterious figure’s strength, which seemed to far surpass that of anyone else there. It was overwhelming!

To protect himself, Yi An surreptitiously began channeling the Eighteen Phases of Hell!

Hmm?

Yi An was shocked to discover that he was unable to activate the Eighteen Phases of Hell, his signature divine power. It was as if some power was suppressing it. How could this be? Was he, too, doomed by the events unfolding this day?

It was that black membrane! That’s right, it was the one that had absorbed him at the entrance to the cave. The black membrane was forcibly suppressing him, rendering the Eighteen Phases of Hell inoperable. Damn it!

A deep frown creased Yi An’s brow. Things couldn’t go on this way. He had no idea whether this accursed thing within his body was a blessing or a curse.

Hahaha, young fools, are these all your capabilities? You think you can challenge me? Today, you will all become my supper! the emaciated, skeletal figure cackled with laughter.

Saliva dripped from the corners of his mouth, filling the onlookers with disgust.

That was just an appetizer! Now, let me treat you to the main course: Skull Soul Seizure!

Countless tiny skulls emerged and covered the space before him. These small skulls then reassembled into a single massive skull, presenting a horrifying sight. They were faced with an army of skulls!

Don’t hold anything back! Unleash your most powerful techniques now!

Liu Zhi’s eyes were blood-red with rage. At first, they had thought they had a chance, but now they realized they were dealing with a madman.

The others remained silent, silently channeling their divine powers and preparing for a powerful attack. Beads of sweat dripped down their foreheads, and their backs were drenched in cold sweat.

The chilling aura continued to intensify, and the temperature plummeted rapidly. The massive skull, composed of countless tiny skulls, emitted an intense, cold light!

Black Water True Energy Hand! Damn it! I can’t use it!

A grave problem had arisen. They were unable to unleash any of their divine powers. Even Yi An’s most basic Black Water True Energy Hand was completely suppressed. What were they to do?

The others, however, did not face such difficulties. They unleashed their most powerful techniques without hesitation!

Armor up, strike with all your might!

Silver-white armor enveloped Da Guang, giving him an air of majestic heroism. A warrior formed from energy appeared before him, wielding a mighty axe and cleaving down relentlessly upon the skull!

Spirit Strike!

Cheng Fan was not to be outdone. With a roar, his hand transformed into a sword of energy, and he unleashed a furious onslaught upon the skull. With each strike, the number of tiny skulls diminished, but his energy sword also grew smaller and dimmer with each impact. It was rapidly fading.

Trying to overwhelm the enemy with sheer numbers was futile against the massive skull formation composed of countless tiny skulls.

Cheng Fan’s energy sword grew dimmer at an alarming rate, threatening to shatter at any moment. The onlookers held their breath, fearing that it would break apart at any moment.

Furious Male Lion!

A colossal purple lion emerged, treading upon purple clouds as it approached the skull formation. As it drew near, the auspicious purple clouds crackled and were gradually devoured by the black deathly aura.

It was not only the lion that suffered. Cheng Fan’s energy sword was now covered in black speckles, which were relentlessly eroding its energy. Black spots also spread across Da Guang’s armor, tarnishing its once-gleaming silver surface.

Who had suffered the most? None other than Huang Liang. His body, sustained by energy, was constantly being eroded. While the others had some form of protection, he was fighting the enemy with his bare flesh! He had sustained the most severe injuries.

Everyone had unleashed their most powerful attacks, yet the enemy remained unfazed. Their relentless assault seemed to have no effect, which was a rare and disconcerting sight.

Damn it, Yi An, you bastard! We’re all fighting, but you’re just standing there! What’s your game? Let me tell you, if we die, you can forget about getting that skull. You’ll be dreaming!

Liu Zhi was the first to notice that Yi An had been standing idly by and watching them fight.

Witnessing such a scene almost made them spit blood. Everyone was fighting with all their might, and yet, he was just watching!

Ridiculous. If I could do anything about it, I wouldn’t be standing here watching you all, acting as if your brains are made of pig’s brains!

Yi An shook his head, not bothering to explain. What was there to explain? Nothing at all. From the moment they entered this ravine, anyone could be an enemy, and he could become an enemy to anyone. There were no friends here, let alone brothers!

Boom! Bang!

With a loud explosion followed by seven or eight more as they collided with the cave walls, the group launched a ferocious combined attack on the opponent. The mysterious figure merely took a small step back.

Liu Zhi and the others, without exception, were thrown back and made intimate contact with the cave wall!

As the energy dissipated, the shockwave from the energy sent Liu Zhi and the others flying. Strangely enough, just as Yi An was contemplating how to block it, not wishing to make close contact with the wall himself, a powerful force erupted within him, like a sovereign looking down upon his subjects.

A supreme force!

Before Liu Zhi and the others could react, they were overwhelmed by this momentum. They spat out blood violently and struggled to support their bodies, trying to lean against the cave wall. The rebounding force was too strong!

Yi An stood alone, like a king descending upon the land. The skeletal, mysterious figure was severely suppressed by such a force. The skull he held trembled continuously, and his inner fear did not diminish!

It was something inside Yi An’s body, the black membrane, whose suppression was lifted, allowing his force to fully erupt as if he were a sovereign looking down on his subjects.

Yi An discovered that this force within could suppress the opponent, a very powerful suppression, to a terrifying degree!

Black Water True Energy Hand!

Without hesitation, Yi An used his divine power! Coupled with the increasing momentum from within, he suppressed the opponent, making his attack even more tangible!

Skull Formation!

The trembling, mysterious figure used the same move, hoping to withstand Yi An’s attack!

The clash of their powerful attacks was instantaneous. Yi An’s force was overwhelmingly strong, a level of power that a Martial Emperor Fourth Stage should not be able to exhibit!

The others were shocked, their mouths agape. Was Yi An too powerful, had he been hiding his strength all this time?

Such concealment seemed excessively high, didn’t it?

Chapter 352: Overthinking Isn’t Good

Zzz, squeak!

After colliding, the two forces stuck together, each continuously devouring the other.

The expected earth-shattering explosion and formidable shockwave didn’t occur, leaving those prepared for a terrifying blast completely stunned as they watched the two combatants. The contest now was to see whose energy could devour the other more fiercely.

It appeared to be a tie. While Yi An’s energy devouring capability was fast, he didn’t possess as much raw energy as the mysterious figure, revealing that this person was much stronger than anyone else present.

Kid, I didn’t expect this, truly didn’t expect this!

The emaciated, almost inhuman-looking figure glared at Yi An, his eyes filled with anger and hatred, revealing the depth of the hatred in his heart. Thousands of years ago, when he first came here searching for the Ling Ri skull, he had faced many hardships.

Hmph, what does it matter what you thought? Your thoughts are no justification for attacking me!

Yi An scoffed coldly. With this reliance, the mysterious figure no longer posed as great a threat to him. The Eighteen Phases of Hell began to operate silently. During the last competition, he had tried using two divine powers simultaneously, and now he could verify that it was indeed feasible.

As the Eighteen Phases of Hell were activated, the Black Water True Energy Hand was also in motion. The black palm radiated a formidable aura, all thanks to the black substance, providing enough resistance against the mysterious figure.

Still want to try? Haha, you think a little skill like that can defeat me? Ridiculous! You have no idea how powerful the Ling Ri skull is. Today, dying by my hand should be considered an honor for you!

The mysterious person caressed the Ling Ri skull, and the aura around him began to slowly change.

His figure seemed to grow stronger in their eyes, the once gaunt figure now appeared robust and towering, which was incongruous with his appearance.

It was the Ling Ri skull causing mischief!

The figure’s power surged, gradually showing signs of overtaking Yi An, and this trend became increasingly apparent.

Yi An licked his dry lips. So what if he has the Ling Ri skull?

A relic from ten thousand years ago, no matter how formidable, belongs to history. It’s time for me to take him down!

With an aura as high as the sky and a spirit above the heavens - Explode!

The gaunt figure burst forth with power. As his aura merged with the skull, a dominating presence emerged, as if the opponent was not merely a person, but an entire realm.

Haha, tremble beneath my Ling Ri! Grovel, pitiful and lowly beings!

It was not the mysterious figure’s voice, but Ling Ri’s!

Oh no!

Yi An realized a grave error. He had initially assumed that the mysterious figure was controlling the Ling Ri skull and using its power.

But now it seemed that the Ling Ri skull was controlling the mysterious figure, who had become its puppet. How much strength did this skull retain? Was it an existence they could rival?

The others had also discovered this problem. Ling Ri’s voice echoed like the master of this realm, looking down upon them with authority.

Follow me! It’s just a remnant of Ling Ri’s spirit. If he were truly that capable, he would have killed us by now. He’s merely controlling a puppet, unleashing his remaining consciousness!

Liu Zhi suddenly came to a realization. This damned skull was truly formidable. Without eliminating it, none of them would be able to claim this treasure.

Cheng Fan and Da Guang saw Yi An holding his own and had long wanted to assist. After all, they were on the same team. How could they stand idly by while their teammate was threatened?

Armor Up!

Agile Strike!

The two rushed forward, standing on Yi An’s left and right, ready to engage at any moment. The two sides formed a standoff, neither willing to make the first move.

The pressure from the other party was immense. The entire space seemed to be rejecting them, as if it were completely under the control of their opponent. Their own auras were suppressed, trapped within their bodies, causing immense discomfort.

Liu Zhi was no fool. If he helped now, he would only end up suffering later. He had no confidence in facing the Ling Ri skull on his own.

Furious Male Lion! Purple Fire Burns the Body! Ha!

Liu Zhi took the lead and charged straight at the opponent. How could the others fall behind? They unleashed their attacks, but their power was severely limited, tightly restricted.

Such formidable pressure filled them with terror, but it also fueled their ambition to seize the skull. Just imagine the immense power boost they would gain from obtaining it!

Desire overcame fear.

Let’s do this!

Roar!

An enraged purple lion, enveloped in blazing purple flames, charged forward with roaring crimson eyes.

Liu Zhi broke out in a cold sweat after unleashing his attack.

Once cast, even maintaining it was difficult. This time, he could only attack once. After the attack, it would automatically dissipate.

It was clear how greatly the restrictions here threatened them.

The only one who could unleash his full strength was Yi An. With the resistance of that black substance, he could freely unleash his strongest attacks. Once these attacks weakened, they would face severe limitations.

One could see this by looking at the others.

Their attacks had already been defeated. They had no effect on the opponent, only causing him to laugh mockingly, while they themselves vomited blood and staggered backward.

Gravely injured, they still had to maintain their focus. They didn’t even dare to think about sitting down to recover.

Black Water True Energy Hand! Ha!

A black palm erupted with intimidating aura, continuously attacking the puppet controlled by Ling Ri. Its speed was blindingly fast. The enormous palm gleamed with a cold, dark light, reinforced by the black barrier. Its might was countless times greater than before.

Like the Buddha’s Palm, it struck down with incredible speed, completing the action in the blink of an eye.

Ling Ri Heavenly Canopy!

A majestic voice boomed as a blinding light flashed, like a radiant sun. The dazzling light poured down, akin to sunlight showering the earth.

The terrifying thing was that this sun-like light brought no warmth, only bone-chilling killing intent and an aura that dominated all.

Its aura continued to surge.

Boom!

The Black Water True Energy Hand struck down. Ling Ri, using the controlled individual, cast the Ling Ri Heavenly Canopy. Like the rising sun, it ascended and violently collided with the Black Water True Energy Hand.

Deafening explosions reverberated.

The person controlled by Ling Ri stood still, a faint trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, showing no signs of defeat.

What was even more terrifying was that Yi An was sent flying. It took them a long while to notice this, as one of the previous explosions had been the sound of Yi An being hurled away.

Puke!

No sooner had he stood up than a surge of discomfort overwhelmed him, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood while fresh blood continued to drip from the corner of his mouth.

That last blow was truly terrifying. Without the protection of that mysterious entity, he doubted he could have withstood it. Even having survived, he was severely injured. It wasn’t as simple as it seemed.

Yi An, are you alright?

Cheng Fan quickly ran over to support Yi An, asking with concern. He was genuinely worried about Yi An’s well-being; if anything happened to him, they would all be in grave danger. Currently, Yi An was the only one not known to the adversary. Losing him would mean death was near for them as well.

Moreover, Cheng Fan’s concern was sincere, unlike Liu Zhi and the others.

I’m fine, just some internal injuries. Don’t worry, they’re not too severe. The opponent is very strong. Prepare to leave this place at any moment. They’re not someone we can take on!

Seeing how Cheng Fan was willing to help, Yi An kindly suggested they leave for their safety, as he had his own plan.

Hearing Yi An talk so seriously, Cheng Fan was somewhat moved, but he also desperately wanted the item for himself.

Sorry, that’s something I can’t do. I’ll do my best. If the opponent is really that strong, then I’ll have to accept my fate, Cheng Fan said with a smile.

Ha ha, little ones, all of you are on the verge of death, yet acting so bravely, ha ha. Let me tell you, none of you will escape today! Especially you! You actually made my pet betray me!

The mysterious individual, now another Ling Ri after being controlled, glared at Yi An with eyes full of hatred, as if he wanted to devour him alive.

Pet?!

The barrier stopping them at the door was Ling Ri’s pet? No wonder the pet had such a formidable aura. It still paled in comparison to Ling Ri himself. It’s no surprise now that they’ve met their master!

Ridiculous, ha ha. It was you who cruelly manipulated your pet, regardless of its willingness. You kept it here for ten thousand years! You should see who you really are! It has harbored resentment against you for a long time!

Yi An didn’t shy away from confrontation. Facing this controlled individual, Yi An already had a plan in mind.

He intended to use the Eighteen Phases of Hell to absorb the opponent’s power, reinforcing it onto the Black Water True Energy Hand!

It required immense mental strength and control ability, once again pushing Yi An to his limits.

Bullshit, my pet, don’t I know what it wants? What a joke. You’re the one who lured my pet away!

This was Ling Ri’s greatest sore spot. His most beloved pet, which had accompanied him for so long, was now lost to him.

[Yi An] instantly flew into a rage!

Hearing Ling Ri say this so confidently, Yi An sensed the black entity within him stirring in protest, as if a voice were saying, This wasn’t done willingly, Ling Ri forced me into it.

This discovery made Yi An sneer. Willingly my foot! Ling Ri has the gall to lie like that!

Ridiculous! How dare you force something on your pet and call it voluntary? I’ll avenge your pet! No, it’s my pet now!

Yi An sneered and licked his chapped lips, which had become dry after the long battle.

You bastard! How dare you question me? What arrogance! You want my pet too? We’ll see if you’re worthy!

The mysterious individual controlled by Ling Ri crushed the skull in his hand and roared savagely, Sun Scorching the World!

Just moments ago, the cold, sunlight-like radiance had abruptly transformed into scorching heat. No matter how the others resisted, they couldn’t alleviate the burning sensation that seemed to originate from deep within themselves.

This horrifying attack was irresistible; they could only endure it with sheer willpower.

If I feared you, I wouldn’t be Yi An! Black Water True Energy Hand!

At the same time, he activated the Eighteen Phases of Hell, merging the two techniques. He continuously catalyzed and stimulated them, enhancing their synergy.

The Black Water True Energy Hand remained unchanged in appearance, but its aura had been completely transformed.

With the empowerment and fusion of the Eighteen Phases of Hell, its might skyrocketed.

Hm? Interesting, very interesting. So, you do have some tricks up your sleeve. No wonder you’re so arrogant. In that case, let me show you my true power!

Ha!

Aaah!

The two of them roared simultaneously and charged into battle. Before doing so, Yi An had made an astonishing discovery.

Under the enhancement of the Eighteen Phases of Hell, the Black Water True Energy Hand had unexpectedly gained the ability to absorb energy, drawing in the surrounding spiritual energy for its own use.

The energy within the cave began to surge.

Chapter 353: Die, Old Man

Boom–boom–boom–!

They clashed several times in a row, their energies colliding with each other relentlessly.

Despite the continuous barrage, neither of their divine abilities dissipated and they continued to clash.

With each collision, the Black Water True Energy Hand was able to replenish its lost energy.

Meanwhile, the mysterious individual controlled by Ling Ri seemed to possess an endless supply of spiritual energy. He showed no regard for the amount of energy he was expending, as if his reserves were inexhaustible.

Their evenly matched attacks, however, were causing the surrounding cave to become unstable. After sustaining damage, the cave had previously been able to repair itself quickly. Now, it could barely maintain its stability, let alone repair itself.

The ground shook violently from the impact of their attacks, and it seemed as though the end was near.

Rocks and debris from the cave walls began to fall.

Not good! The cave is about to collapse! Let’s get out of here!

Liu Zhi noticed that they were still engaged in a fierce battle, with neither side gaining a clear advantage. However, the cave’s instability was becoming increasingly apparent.

If they didn’t leave immediately, they would all be buried alive.

Let’s go!

The others followed suit, realizing the danger, and quickly made their way out.

Want to leave? Not so fast! No one will make it out of this door!

Ling Ri’s imposing voice coldly declared.

As soon as Ling Ri finished speaking, there was a sudden scream.

Yi An didn’t have time to see who had fallen victim, but the voice sounded like that of the unfortunate Huang Liang. He really was unlucky, always being the one to get hurt!

Damn it! Why does it always have to be me who gets hurt? The one who ends up at the bottom is always me.

Huang Liang cursed.

Hmph, boy, you can barely protect yourself, yet you’re still thinking about others? Think about how you’re going to die! I wonder if I should eat your little brother first or your head. That’s certainly something to ponder, Ling Ri sneered. He was already at a disadvantage against a junior, but now this kid had the audacity to worry about others. It was a severe blow to his pride.

Yi An, it’s no good, the exit is blocked. We can’t get out!

Da Guang said anxiously. This time, he was truly anxious, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. What did it mean to have their escape route blocked? They could either charge out, which was currently impossible, or they could kill Ling Ri, but was that even possible?

A bunch of pigs. I can tell what’s going on just by listening to the sounds.

Yi An’s lips curled into a smirk.

So confident! Then let’s have a showdown! Super Black Water True Energy Hand! Ha!

The Black Water True Energy Hand erupted once more, becoming even more condensed. At the same time, its absorption ability became even stronger. This time, the black barrier seemed to have gained a new level of ferocity.

It frantically surged its energy, even contributing some of its own to replenish Yi An’s nearly depleted reserves.

Ling Ri sensed the changes in Yi An’s divine ability. He was momentarily stunned. Could such an attack be unleashed by someone of this level? He had spent countless years searching for the answer, and now it was appearing before him in the form of this young boy?

How could someone of such a low level unleash such a powerful energy attack? This person... something was amiss, definitely amiss.

This mere child had actually humiliated a powerhouse from ten thousand years ago, and he had even dared to attack first!

Hmph! Explode!

Boom!

The two powerful energies violently collided, and the residual energy rampaged through the cave.

The cave was already quite narrow, and with several people inside, it felt cramped. Such a powerful energy wave was bound to affect the spectators.

At this moment, Yi An had already unleashed his full power. Their success or failure depended on this one move!

Ah!

Yi An’s lips twitched violently. He was fine, but that bastard couldn’t hold on any longer. It was truly bizarre. He didn’t need to look to know who it was.

He had to admit, this kid’s character really stunk.

Boom!

The last remnants of the shockwave collided once more, ravaging the entire space!

The cave began to collapse continuously, as both parties retreated until they were stopped by a barrier. Ling Ri had recently set it up, but it was unclear what this thing was, or whether it was another pet.

How many pets does this damn guy have? Just thinking about it is terrifying!

Pfft!

Well done, you’re very strong, managing to fight me to a standstill. For ten thousand years, yes, ten thousand years, no one has sparred with me like this. Today has been truly exhilarating!

The gaunt mysterious person, now controlled by a soul, had become a true puppet.

You’re not bad either, forcing me to exert all my strength and yet I still couldn’t defeat you!

Yi An wiped the blood from