CHAPTER 426: CHAPTER 425: ASSASSIN IN THE NIGHT (REQUESTING MONTHLY PASS)

In the pitch-black night, a completely dark, robust figure silently passed through the dense jungle.

The ever-vigilant black bear, the hungry giant python, and even the terrifying crocodile that sleeps with its eyes open... When this shadowy figure brushed by them, none of them noticed a thing.

Occasionally leaping, the shadow crossed the sky in a flash, spanning dozens of yards instantly. Its speed was swift, yet the serene air remained undisturbed without producing any sound, not even the expected ripple of wind.

Blending into Heaven and Earth!

This is the ultimate effect only achieved when the Invisibility Technique is cultivated to its peak.

It seemed as if this ability came naturally to it.

Like the ruler of the night, more akin to a natural-born assassin, the shadows cast by night’s cover and the towering trees made its figure even more concealed.

Suddenly, it halted.

From extreme movement to utter stillness, not a ripple was stirred.

A gleam of faint light flickered in those equally pitch-black eyes.

Then, it swiftly charged forward, its momentum hidden yet murderous intent boundless.

...

In the void, the mysterious moon hung high.

The endless power of moonlight gently cascaded from the occult moon.

Immediately drawing out countless Demon Beasts, stepping out from their caves, greedily absorbing and cultivating.

As the power of moonlight sprinkled down, various carnivorous Demon Beasts also sprang into action, beginning their hunt of other Demon Beasts.

"This truly is a Demon Beast’s feast."

Bai Ziyue’s deep gaze employed the Great Cave Observation Technique, encompassing dozens of miles around in his senses.

Thus, he truly realized the horror of the Hundred Thousand Mountains.

Any random mountain peak harbored countless Demon Beasts.

These Demon Beasts varied in size, their strength differing, usually hiding in their caves, only emerging when the mysterious moon rises and moonlight power falls.

"But thinking about it, it seems normal.

Within the Hundred Thousand Mountains, leaving other factors aside, just the intensity of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi puts it far ahead of the Desolate Ancient Realm.

Even though it may not be Spirit Vein Land, any random mountain peak can rival a First-grade High-tier Spirit Meridian. Not to mention, numerous Spirit Meridians of various grades are abundant within."

Bai Ziyue thought, finding it unsurprising.

Given the abundant resources of the Hundred Thousand Mountains, it’s no wonder it’s considered a perilous land in the eyes of countless cultivators.

Under such circumstances, he dared not recklessly travel.

Interrupted cultivations often make Demon Beasts particularly violent.

Even the gentlest Demon Beast would turn into a ferocious beast, becoming extremely brutal at this moment.

Although he was unafraid, causing a great disturbance and drawing out Divine Realm, or even Golden Core Realm Demon Beasts would not be a good thing.

The White Tiger Great Demon was also in the midst of cultivation.

However, Bai Ziyue noticed that its body was constantly tense, as if guarding against something, dedicating at least half of its effort outside of cultivation.

Bai Ziyue frowned.

What is it guarding against?

Considering its roots in the Hundred Thousand Mountains and its familiarity with this place... The White Tiger Great Demon was clearly hiding something.

Suddenly, he felt an inexplicable chill, sensing an ominous premonition.

Instantly, he pushed the Great Cave Observation Technique to the extreme.

Just at that moment, a shadow almost inaudibly sprang from the jungle, like a black lightning, instantly charging at Huu Dali’s proximity, its black claws suddenly slashing down.

"Roar!"

The White Tiger Great Demon roared fiercely, evidently prepared, spotting the opponent’s figure the moment it appeared. Instantly activating its protective demon technique and striking fiercely.

Boom!

Two sharp claws collided in the air, unleashing a massive explosion of air.

Under the terrifying force, the ground collapsed, giant trees seemed to suffer the impact, their branches and leaves flying like blades.

Heaven and Earth suddenly fell silent, but immediately, a more horrifying, fiercer battle erupted.

Giant claws, fangs, demonic technique, Lifebound Demon Treasure—various attacks kept coming, all aimed at the opponent.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Heaven and Earth mourned, the ground cracked, air churned with massive force, producing a tearing explosion.

Ancient trees, thousands of years old, were ground into dust and vanished into the air under the onslaught of endless black wind and terrifying black sand.

Mountains, towering for millennia, splintered under the forceful kicks and pressure.

Crack!

Directly breaking apart from the middle.

Countless Demon Beasts awoke from their intense cultivation, scattered towards all directions in panic.

Bai Ziyue swiftly retreated, not intervening directly.

From the moment the black panther appeared, he sensed something amiss.

The opponent’s target from the beginning was the White Tiger Great Demon.

Reflecting on Huu Dali’s odd behavior, a knowing look flashed in his eyes.

Both sides evidently harbored old grudges.

Now, he naturally wanted to survey the scene before making a move.

Rumble, rumble!

The battle between the two Divine Realm Great Demons entered a feverish state right from the start, as if the sky itself might shatter.

The entire world seemed to resonate with their clash.

But soon, Bai Ziyue noticed that as the battle continued, Huu Dali began to gradually fall into a disadvantageous position.

Perhaps in terms of attack power, its might was superior, reaching the level of the First Rank of Early-stage Divine Realm, but its speed was only at the Second Rank of the Divine Realm. Compared to the black giant leopard, whose speed was at the First Rank of the Divine Realm, its terrifying attacks were often easily dodged by the opponent.

Even though the black giant leopard’s attack power was slightly weaker, only at the Second Rank of Early-stage Divine Realm, its speed advantage allowed it to accurately strike the White Tiger Great Demon, shattering its protective demonic techniques, making them teeter on the brink of collapse.

"Both Demon Beasts could actually be considered to have the strength of the First Rank of Early-stage Divine Realm. One is enormously powerful, while the other is unrivaled in speed.

Strength without hitting the target is meaningless, so the faster black giant leopard held a clear advantage, firmly suppressing Huu Dali.

This situation is quite similar to when I faced Huu Dali back then.

By relying on speed, I managed to beat it to a wailing mess, until it was forced to submit to me."

Bai Ziyue analyzed, having already clearly understood the strengths and characteristics of both sides.

"Cultivator battles are actually about overall strength, including attack, speed, and defense capabilities.

Considering this fight, the three-level strength classification I calculated for the same realm might not be entirely accurate.

Previously, I only calculated their capabilities in a single aspect to determine their rank.

For example, Huu Dali’s attack power and the black giant leopard’s speed both reached the First Rank of Early-stage Divine Realm, so they were both classified as such.

But if there were an existence whose speed, defense, and attack power all reached the First Rank of Early-stage Divine Realm, without breaking through to Mid-stage Divine Realm, then in terms of strength, it would undoubtedly be above them. To continue categorizing it as the First Rank of Early-stage Divine Realm would be inappropriate.

Thus, I should add a new classification, calling it the Invincible Realm.

The Invincible Realm of the same stage."

While continuing to watch the battle, Bai Ziyue’s thoughts slightly shifted, beginning to refine his theories.

Deep down, he was somewhat displeased with Huu Dali for hiding things from him.

So even though Huu Dali was at a disadvantage, he did not directly intervene.

This served as a slight warning to him. Even though he had enslaved the other party and could control its life and death with a single thought, he could only control its actions, not knowing what it truly intended to do or whether it would plot against him.

Overreliance could lead to danger and disaster.

Even if he could obliterate it instantly, it would be too late...

"Roar!"

Huu Dali roared, unleashing the Tiger King’s Roar.

The void seemed to freeze, and a mind-numbing force radiated out.

The black giant leopard’s Heart Spirit shook, its movements slightly stalled, affected by the roar.

A vast expanse of black gauze transformed into countless shadows, swiftly sweeping out.

Immediately following, a black stone shot out like a bolt of lightning, heading straight for the black giant leopard.

"Whoosh!"

The black giant leopard’s icy gaze flared up instantly. It quickly broke free from Huu Dali’s paralyzing sound. Amidst a violent fluctuation of Spiritual Qi, a gust of black wind rose up to meet the black gauze head-on.

Then, its body flickered with black light and vanished, narrowly avoiding the black stone’s attack.

When it reappeared, it was already behind Huu Dali, its sharp claws swinging down fiercely.

Cold beams arced back.

Swish!

It not only completely shattered Huu Dali’s protective demonic techniques but also left deep bloody gashes on its hindquarters.

By the time Huu Dali reacted, the black giant leopard had already hidden itself again, darting off in another direction.

Swish!

Another claw strike reached out.

Occasionally, a roughly formed Lifebound Demon Treasure shaped like a Triangular Fork would pierce out, leaving crimson holes on the giant tiger’s body.

"Awoo, master save me..."

The White Tiger Great Demon was utterly defeated, frantically crying out as it dashed towards Bai Ziyue.

Like a bloody wind, Huu Dali quickly dashed behind Bai Ziyue.

"Roar!"

The black giant leopard let out a ferocious roar, instantly pouncing close to Bai Ziyue, a hint of contempt flashing in its cold eyes as its claws slashed down viciously.

Slash!

A white light cut through the void.

"Courting death!"

Bai Ziyue’s expression remained unchanged. He lifted his eyes, and a palm quickly struck out.

A condensed palm print instantly took form, crashing down like a mountain.

The black giant leopard was horrified, its icy eyes momentarily shifting to panic, fear, despair, and... pleading.

But it was already meaningless. As the palm print descended, it was instantly killed.

Even in death, it couldn’t understand how a human cultivator at the Enlightenment Realm Level could unleash such terrifying might.