Chapter 33: The Crimson Dragon Demon
Just then, Yang Lingchen spotted a small crevice in the distance. Without a second thought, he dove straight in. The moment he slipped through, the stunning young woman followed suit. Rumble… With a mighty roar, the crevice sealed shut. Yang Lingchen, however, paid no mind to anything but his escape, fleeing frantically. Before long, he came to a halt, his path blocked by a pool of water. “Ahem… beautiful lady, let’s talk this over. I’ll return this precious sword to you. Can you please let me go?” Yang Lingchen said awkwardly. At this point, he was truly willing to trade the sword for his life. Fighting was clearly out of the question, so surrendering gracefully seemed the better option. “Tell me, how do you wish to die?” the beautiful young woman’s voice was icy. All she wanted was to kill this boy. “I can really choose how I die?” Yang Lingchen asked weakly. “I’ll be merciful and grant you a choice. Speak!” the beautiful young woman said indifferently. “I want to die of pleasure,” Yang Lingchen said, his eyes burning as he stared at the beautiful young woman. Since she clearly had no intention of letting him go, he wouldn’t just sit there and wait. “Foolish boy.” The beautiful young woman’s eyes instantly turned cold, and her long sword slashed towards Yang Lingchen. Though outmatched, Yang Lingchen wouldn’t simply surrender. He quickly dodged, leaping to the side. The beautiful young woman’s sword struck the pool behind Yang Lingchen with a fierce blow. Roar! Roar! Roar! Roar! Roar! Roar! Suddenly, a colossal figure erupted from the water, radiating an incredibly terrifying aura. Holy cow! This is bad. A Crimson Dragon Demon. Yang Lingchen’s face turned pale with fright at the sight of the massive creature. “Insolent humans, how dare you disturb my healing? You shall die, both of you!” the Crimson Dragon Demon roared, speaking in human tongue. At this, the beautiful young woman also recoiled, startled by the Crimson Dragon Demon. “Lord Dragon, it was all her doing! Just kill her, I’ll be on my way!” Yang Lingchen declared, then darted off into the distance. The beautiful young woman was no slower, her figure also shooting towards the exit. Roar! Roar! Roar! Roar! A massive figure, like a bolt of lightning, suddenly appeared at the exit, completely blocking it. “Insolent humans, where do you think you’re going?” The Crimson Dragon Demon sneered, then its massive tail swept towards the two of them. “Lady, how about we team up and take down this beast? It’s clearly heavily injured, so we’re not without a chance,” Yang Lingchen said, dodging as he spoke. “How do I know you won’t suddenly run away?” the beautiful young woman retorted coldly. She didn’t trust Yang Lingchen’s words. If he suddenly slipped away, she’d be doomed. Just then, the beautiful young woman was cornered by the demon, on the verge of being struck down. At that moment, Yang Lingchen, wielding the Immortal Demon Sword, fiercely slashed at the demon’s tail. Splat… “Roar! Roar! Roar!” The Crimson Dragon Demon’s tail was actually cut, bleeding profusely, by the Immortal Demon Sword. “Insolent human, how do you possess the Immortal Demon Sword?” the Crimson Dragon Demon cried out in fear. “You brat, this beast fears your sword! Give it to me, I’ll kill it!” the beautiful young woman urged. “Catch!” Yang Lingchen’s figure flickered, and he tossed the sword to the beautiful young woman. Compared to the Immortal Demon Sword, his life was far more important. After receiving the Immortal Demon Sword, the beautiful young woman charged at the Crimson Dragon Demon. The Crimson Dragon Demon seemed to be terrified of the Immortal Demon Sword. Ordinary spiritual artifacts had no effect on it, but the Immortal Demon Sword inflicted significant damage. However, even with the Immortal Demon Sword, the beautiful young woman was still at a distinct disadvantage. Yang Lingchen, meanwhile, used the Azure Spirit Sword to assist from the side, but his attacks were like tickles to the beast. At this point, Yang Lingchen was dizzy from being whipped by the Crimson Dragon Demon’s tail. If not for his robust physique, he would have been dead already. The beautiful young woman was no better off, her injuries just as severe as Yang Lingchen’s. Bang! The beautiful young woman was struck by the Crimson Dragon Demon’s tail and sent flying towards Yang Lingchen. Yang Lingchen instinctively caught her, then snatched the Immortal Demon Sword and charged forward. The beautiful young woman had been knocked unconscious, so Yang Lingchen was on his own. “Beast, I’m going all out!” Yang Lingchen roared, raising the Immortal Demon Sword and rushing at the Crimson Dragon Demon. “Roar! Roar! Roar! Roar!” Just then, the Crimson Dragon Demon suddenly opened its massive maw, attempting to swallow Yang Lingchen whole. “Holy cow, how is this beast’s mouth so big?!” Yang Lingchen suddenly felt everything go black as he was swallowed by the Crimson Dragon Demon. Inside the Crimson Dragon Demon’s mouth, Yang Lingchen did not give up hope of survival. He painstakingly avoided the grinding teeth but was ultimately swallowed. Yang Lingchen slid down the Crimson Dragon Demon’s throat and into a massive stomach. Here, Yang Lingchen was being corroded by stomach acid. He felt like he couldn’t breathe, his body slowly being digested. Yang Lingchen could feel his clothes rapidly decaying. He quickly activated the Haotian Art to resist the corrosion, while simultaneously channeling all his power and swinging the Immortal Demon Sword. Roar! Roar! Roar! The Crimson Dragon Demon roared in pain, rolling around on the ground. Yang Lingchen was tossed about by the demon’s thrashing, but he didn’t stop. He frantically stabbed and slashed inside the Crimson Dragon Demon’s belly, knowing it was his only chance to survive. Two hours passed in a flash. Under Yang Lingchen’s relentless assault, the Crimson Dragon Demon thrashed in agony, and before long, it ceased to breathe. Pfft… Another hour passed before Yang Lingchen finally pierced through the Crimson Dragon Demon’s belly and painstakingly crawled out. By now, Yang Lingchen was covered in the Crimson Dragon Demon’s blood, his clothes completely corroded and tattered. At this moment, a reddish glow appeared in Yang Lingchen’s eyes, and he suddenly felt a surge of chaotic energy rush through him. Without thinking, Yang Lingchen quickly jumped into the pool of water, hoping to quell the strange sensation within him. “Ahhhhhh…” Yang Lingchen let out a pained cry. Soon, he completely lost consciousness, his body wracked by the lingering effects of the demon’s internal environment. Just then, the beautiful young woman slowly opened her eyes, shaking her head. When she turned to look at Yang Lingchen, she saw him lying motionless in the water, his body still. “You brat, what happened?” The beautiful young woman, though still weak, struggled to her feet and cautiously approached him. She realized he must have been severely affected by the demon’s internal environment and the lingering demonic energy. She knew that such powerful demonic creatures often left behind potent, disorienting energies. However, being severely injured herself, she was in no condition to help him. She watched as Yang Lingchen’s body twitched, his eyes still glowing faintly. She knew he needed to be moved to safety and treated for the lingering demonic influence.
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