CHAPTER 1366: CHAPTER 1366 CAVE DEMON KING

Zhao’er hurriedly stepped back, noticing that she was now standing in a relatively safe area, outside the monster’s attack range.

"Zhao’er, use the method you just used to detect the monster’s exact location," you said while dodging.

She immediately followed your words to act, and the white halo spread out again: "Yun, it’s on the upper left wall above you."

Your gaze shifted, as Ming Ye simultaneously swung the slash.

"Tusk Slash!"

As you shouted and swung the blade diagonally toward the upper left.

A blue light flickered, revealing a monster shaped like an oval bun, covered in earth spurs, adhering to the rock wall like dirt. Its small size had made it difficult for you to detect initially. Once the monster showed its true form, Ming Ye sliced it into several pieces as if cutting tofu.

This monster was called "Rock Spine Demon," a creature that fed on thousand-year-old stone stalactites. It had long inhabited dark caves, and its small size coupled with the protection from darkness and rock walls made it a very challenging creature to deal with.

However, the frustrating thing was that the Rock Spine Demon had low defenses and little life value, designated by the system as a low-level monster. After you killed it, it only dropped a trash ring.

You were about to kick the ring away when Zhao’er quickly picked it up. She directed her palm at the ring, and after a gentle white light, Zhao’er smiled and said to you, "Yun, this is the Stone Demon Ring, exactly what you need."

"Stone Demon Ring?" you curiously took the ring, glanced at its attributes, and were dumbfounded to see the two words "Stone Formation" written on it.

"Zhao’er, what does Stone Formation mean, does it turn me into stone?"

Zhao’er shook her head and laughed, "Stone Formation means covering your exterior with a layer of hard rock armor, its hardness is akin to that of diamonds."

"So powerful?" you examined the ring, looking it over.

"The Gale Cavalry Alliance’s hierarch Ximen Shenggu also owns one; he used it to fend off a full-force strike by Eastern Cloud Dragon. Unfortunately, it can only be used once."

Zhao’er mentioned Eastern Cloud Dragon and Ximen Shenggu with an unchanged expression, as if these two had no relation to her.

You nodded and said, "The only good thing about this ring is that it can save a life."

Saying this, you walked up to Zhao’er and held her scallion-like delicate hand.

"Yun, you..."

Under Zhao’er’s astonished gaze, you placed the ring on her left ring finger, smiling as you said, "It’s the only valuable thing I have right now, let it be a temporary stand-in; I’ll buy you a bigger diamond ring when we return."

Zhao’er shyly lowered her head while you gently lifted her head, kissing Zhao’er’s cherry lips deeply.

Zhao’er couldn’t resist your teasing, and she fell into your arms with a soft sound.

The two kissed passionately; Zhao’er had already given herself to you, allowing you to do as you wished. Zhao’er wore simple clothing, with only a rough robe underneath the outer layer that had been broken through the Saint Light of Feather Falling.

"Yun..."

The two embraced each other, finally sitting quietly against the rock wall. Zhao’er sat entirely in your lap, and you only held her, making no further moves.

After a while, when you calmed down, you apologized softly to Zhao’er, "Sorry, Zhao’er, I was too impulsive just now."

Zhao’er leaned on your shoulder, her lips softly opened, breathing fragrant air: "My person and heart have long belonged to Yun, Yun can do as he pleases."

Zhao’er’s skin was soft as water, yet deep touch revealed a rebound force, giving a wonderfully comfortable feel. You cherished her, still holding Zhao’er, whispering by her moon-shaped ear, "I’m so glad to be a man in this life."

Your implication was clear without need to elaborate, Zhao’er lowered her head slightly, her exquisite face floated akin to clouds at dawn, radiantly speaking.

You also knew now wasn’t the right time for romance; lifting Zhao’er, you said with a smile, "Let’s go."

"Mm." Zhao’er’s voice was as thin as a mosquito, yet it resonated in your ears as a heightened sensory delight.

Carrying Zhao’er, you swiftly ran through the passage, frequently having Zhao’er probe the surroundings as you ran, resulting in killing many Rock Spine Demons along the way.

However, the following Rock Spine Demons didn’t drop anything good, just trash, which you didn’t even bother to inspect, continuing to slay them with Zhao’er.

As you ventured deeper, you inadvertently sensed the presence of White Shadow. Upon summoning it, you noticed its wings had grown back.

At this moment, White Shadow was enveloped in violet light; its form had grown larger than before, radiating strong energy.

An echo resounded in your mind: "Boss, I’ve sensed the master’s aura. Let’s hurry and save him!"

"Who’s your master?" you asked.

"Why ask, of course, it’s the Netherworld Emperor. Let’s go, he is summoning us."

Zhao’er was unaware of your dialogue with White Shadow; upon seeing your nod towards White Shadow, she heard your urging, "Let’s go quickly," then you charged towards darkness with a swift embrace.

White Shadow seemed very familiar with the area, rapidly running ahead, with you and Zhao’er right behind. With White Shadow’s presence, you and Zhao’er quickly arrived at a spacious hall.

The decorations in this hall were bizarre, with a statue in the center—just a statue of a large beetle.

"Boss, this creature is the Cave Demon King; apart from the Black Dragon, it’s the strongest in the cave," White Shadow approached the statue, its aura growing stronger again.

"What’s the matter?" you asked.

"I’ve sensed its aura; it’s around here. We must defeat it to leave the cave, and then it’s up to you, Boss. My power is still recovering, and I can’t use it easily; there’s another stronger being waiting for me, I must conserve my strength."

"I understand." You put Zhao’er down, "But take care of Zhao’er."

"Rest assured, with me here, no one can bully my big sister." White Shadow arrogantly raised its head, looking proud.

"Boss, it’s coming!" Suddenly, the ground shook, accompanied by intense vibrations, as a beetle the size of three adult bulls emerged from the ground.