[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams":3,"chapter-crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-85":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1473073,1921,"Chapter 85: Demon Beast","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-85",85,"\u003Cp>Late that night, a shadow knocked on the gate of the Shen Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Shen Wenxing opened the courtyard gate upon hearing the commotion, he saw his father, who had been away for half a month, finally return!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan had a huge cloth bag slung over his back, bulging with glimpses of swords, spears, and halberds peeking out; his hair was somewhat disheveled, his clothes tattered, and his entire body covered in bloodstains!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing hurriedly took the bag, supporting Shen Yuan to sit down in the yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll get you a cup of water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his father’s exhausted face and cracked lips, Shen Wenxing spoke tenderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t rush, come with me for a trip first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After putting the items down, Shen Yuan pulled out a long sword and a spear from the bag, a fierce look flashed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing was slightly taken aback and whispered, \"Ah Die, what’s happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan thrust the spear into his hand and said in a deep voice, \"I went to get something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he came out of the room, he was holding a purple talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing was somewhat surprised to see this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This talisman was brought back by his younger brother from Qiyun Valley. It was said that when activated with spiritual power, it could unleash the full-power blow of a Late Stage of Fetal Breathing expert!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father took this with him; could it be he encountered a formidable enemy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father and son left the house under the cover of night, heading in the direction of Hidden Dragon Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were cultivators in the Qi Cultivation Realm and moved at incredible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about half an hour of travel, faint noises came from the dense forest ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan lowered his steps, signaling Shen Wenxing behind him to crouch down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Die, what is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan stared intently into the distance and said in a deep voice, \"A monster, it’s been chasing me all the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as his words fell, a huge black shadow slowly emerged from the distant bushes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing focused his gaze and instantly frowned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it that beast!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan was curious, \"You’ve seen it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing nodded, recounting how he went to report a message at Wuya Mountain during the battle of He County and encountered Li Heshan and Zhongli Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At that time, those two Immortals were chasing this beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps because of my delay, this beast managed to escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard Immortal Li say that this creature is called an Iron-spine Demon Wolf, a demon beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Die, you fought with it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reaching the Dragon Tamer’s Mansion, he scavenged the outskirts but didn’t find much of use, daring to venture deeper and harvested some weapons, mystical artifacts, and herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as he emerged from the ruins, he was met by this Iron-spine Demon Wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This monster seemed fixated on something he had, relentlessly pursuing him, inevitably leading to battles along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This beast is very strong; I couldn’t handle it alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even my cast iron long staff was destroyed by it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, the Iron-spine Demon Wolf had already relied on its keen sense of smell to locate their hiding spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive body crouched slightly, its eyes like copper bells, fixed intently on the two, a low threatening growl emerging from its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s try first, if we can’t hold it off, we’ll use this talisman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We must kill it here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan stood up slowly, no longer hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This demon wolf’s sense of smell was too sharp; if they couldn’t kill it and it found the Black Water Pool,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then the family would be in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing also stood up, holding the spear in his hand and standing with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Die, later I’ll distract it, and you attack from the side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of cultivation, he was only at the Qi Cultivation First Layer, slightly inferior to Shen Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with years of martial arts practice and battlefield experience, he far surpassed Shen Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By drawing the Iron-spine Demon Wolf’s attention head-on and having his father ready to ambush from the side, the odds would be better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan nodded slightly, slowly drawing the longsword from its scabbard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This longsword was from the Dragon Tamer’s Mansion, of excellent quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sword left the scabbard, a faint icy chill spread instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing shouted, lifting his spear, leaping towards the head of the Iron-spine Demon Wolf!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the spiritual power from within augmenting him, his speed and explosiveness were greatly enhanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spearhead pierced through the air, producing a series of hisses!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Iron-Spine Demon Wolf’s eyes narrowed slightly, fixating on the approaching lance tip while its body suddenly shot forward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it agilely dodged the lance tip, it directly extended its terrifying claws towards Shen Wenxing’s body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such speed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing was secretly shocked in his heart. With a sudden swing of the tail of the lance in his right hand, he spun his body, positioning the lance horizontally to his back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The claws of the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf were blocked by the hardened lance shaft, but the terrifying force directly pushed the lance against Shen Wenxing’s back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immense force transmitted through his back, causing his internal organs to quiver slightly, and a metallic taste surged in his throat, almost making him spit out a mouthful of blood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Iron-Spine Demon Wolf wanted to take advantage of the momentum to launch another attack, but a sharp whistling sound came from the side, directly targeting its waist and abdomen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf is a demon beast, it still belongs to the wolf category.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wolf-like creatures often have \"bronze heads, iron bones, and tofu waists.\" Shen Yuan’s sword pierced directly at its waist!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Iron-Spine Demon Wolf instinctively abandoned the idea of continuing its attack on Shen Wenxing and instead turned its head to bite at Shen Yuan, who wielded the sword!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its blood-red mouth opened wide, sharp fangs glinting coldly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Shen Yuan rapidly circulated spiritual power within his body, causing the long sword in his hand to emit a faint cold Sword Aura!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch out, Ah Die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Demon Wolf about to bite his father, Shen Wenxing sprang into action, rolling over and quickly thrusting his lance toward the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf’s neck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of ferocity flashed in the eyes of the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its cultivation was comparable to the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, but it had been severely injured and its power depleted from being chased by Li Heshan and Zhongli Qing earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was being besieged so pathetically by two mere human beginners in the Qi Cultivation Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Howl!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the long sword and lance were about to pierce its body, the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf let out a roar, and a faint layer of ominous Demonic Qi exuded from its surface!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shen Wenxing’s lance tip neared the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf’s neck within three inches, it suddenly halted as if piercing an invisible wall of air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was instantly repelled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan encountered the same challenge on his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only his long sword seemed sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was similarly obstructed, it only paused momentarily before tearing through the barrier, piercing into the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf’s abdomen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold Sword Aura entered three inches into the body before losing strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf, this wound was not much of a concern, but the sword in Shen Yuan’s hand was peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Activated by his spiritual power, the sword’s innate icy energy surged into the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf’s body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf felt half its body flooded with a chilling energy, losing all sensation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flow of Demon Essence within was disrupted, and the protective shield of Demon Qi on its surface dissipated instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Shen Wenxing thrust his lance like a dragon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lance tip, with a piercing shriek through the air, charged toward the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf’s neck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thick neck of the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf was directly pierced by the sharp lance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awooo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Wolf howled in pain and, maddened, lunged at Shen Wenxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan shouted a warning, and Shen Wenxing immediately released the lance wedged in the Demon Wolf’s neck, jumping back to dodge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Iron-Spine Demon Wolf, suffering successive heavy blows, charged wildly, forcing the father and son duo into retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Die, this beast is crafty. Don’t let it escape!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing spoke in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had witnessed the cunning of the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan remained silent, gripping the long sword and feeling the almost depleted spiritual power within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It won’t run.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf’s unbalanced body and the lance penetrating its neck, Shen Yuan estimated the beast was only struggling on its last breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now all that was needed was patience. Wait for it to expend its final energies, then move in for a finishing blow—it should be enough to kill it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavily injured Iron-Spine Demon Wolf rampaged wildly, and the father and son merely followed, avoiding direct conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After letting it thrash about for roughly half an hour and seeing it visibly weakened, Shen Yuan seized the opportunity, darting forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With spiritual power infused in his long sword, he slashed a chilling Sword Aura, slicing a large gash into the Iron-Spine Demon Wolf’s abdomen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood and entrails, mixed with intestines, gushed out onto the ground, as the Demon Wolf’s life force rapidly drained away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, this giant beast finally collapsed, unwilling to accept its fate.\u003C\u002Fp>",1614,"2026-06-06T03:07:11.938Z",1,"novelbin.me","dbafa88e4b502fa7b39d4d6ad0fe6fdc2654c4bfcce950f0131f9b2f9d47f871","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-86","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-84",587,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcrafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-cover.jpg"]