[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor":3,"chapter-i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-54":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Became the Inner Demon of the Female Demon Lord",{"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},2279376,4459,"Chapter 54: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, but How Many Orioles Are Behind","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-54",54,"\u003Cp>How did Chen Mo find this place?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhou Li gave chase, he quickly recalled the events of the night in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From leaving the city to reaching the West Desolate Mountain, he had left no traces behind along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entrance to the mine was protected by five interlocking grand arrays; a single wrong step would trigger a chain reaction, and besides him and Jue Mi, no one knew how to break them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jue Mi couldn't have betrayed me... Could Chen Mo be a master of array formations, having easily seen through the array? How is this possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Li could not fathom it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, he had to stop him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flew up the stone steps and arrived at the cave entrance, one foot just stepping out of the stone gate—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blade light of extreme brilliance tore through the night!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the peerlessly tyrannical blade qi, Zhou Li’s pupils contracted, and he tried to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, shimmering light ignited all around, and his movements instantly became sluggish, as if stuck in a quagmire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to dodge in time, he could only raise his blade to block in his haste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weapon in his hand was actually snapped in two!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the critical moment, Zhou Li forcibly twisted his body, and the horizontal blade that was meant for his neck slashed into his shoulder instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed, cutting deep into the flesh to the bone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reaction was also extremely fast; he tensed his muscles to clamp onto the long blade, condensed true qi in his palm, and struck fiercely forward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Chen Mo had no intention of risking his life in a struggle; having landed the hit, he immediately withdrew, his figure drifting back to land two zhang away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horizontal blade in his hand pointed to the ground, its jade-like body stained with two inches of crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade did not retain the blood; it flowed down the edge, gathered at the tip, and dripped onto the wild grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran through Zhou Li’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The momentum of that strike was so terrifying; if his weapon hadn't blocked most of the force, his entire arm would likely have been severed on the spot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the strange stones arranged around him, the expression on his face stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is my array!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To have grasped the array in just a few breaths and turned it to his own use—what a terrifying level of attainment this was!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You even understand array formations?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Chen Mo prepared to strike his second blow, a muffled sound came from inside the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black shadow shot out like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Lin Jingzhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked disheveled; one of the wings on her back was broken, her black ice armor was covered in cracks, and her skin was faintly tinged with a dark blue hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, gray mist swirled like a hurricane, emitting bursts of shrill wails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jingzhu flashed to Chen Mo’s side, her face pale, and said in a hurried voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, give me another drop of that stuff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Chen Mo squeezed a drop of life essence from his fingertip, Lin Jingzhu took his finger directly into her mouth and sucked hard, and the dark blue color on her body quickly receded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After forcing the demonic qi out of her body, her cheeks regained their color, and she glared at Chen Mo with annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officer Chen runs really fast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he flee alone, but he actually threw her to the demonic creature to cover his retreat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utterly lacking in character, a disgrace!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen \"The Runner\" replied calmly: \"Your turtle shell is so hard, you wouldn't have died from holding out for a while. If I hadn't come out early to set up the array and trap one of them first, we would have had no chance of winning a two-on-two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were ready-made materials at the cave entrance; with just a few modifications, they could be used for his own purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he let Lin Jingzhu hold the rear was to buy time to set up the array and turn the passive situation into an active one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Zhou Li, who was trapped in place with half his body stained red, Lin Jingzhu knew he wasn't lying, and her expression softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you should have told me first; I had no mental preparation at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The situation was urgent; what if you hadn't been willing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray mist swirled and took on a human shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Li clutched his shoulder and shouted sternly: \"Hurry and attack! We must not let them leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue Mi’s eyes were deep, and her rosy lips parted slightly: \"Rest assured, two sixth-rank martial artists can't stir up any trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officer Lin, leave this demonic woman to me; you go deal with the other one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The broken jade in Chen Mo’s hand rang out, and the Green Dragon Blade Intent slashed through the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue Mi waved her sleeves, and the gray mist surged forward, only to be dispersed by the gale in an instant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roar was deafening!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue Mi’s spirit trembled, and she was momentarily dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green giant dragon, as if alive, opened its abyss-like mouth and swallowed her whole!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Li looked stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this demonic woman’s methods better than anyone; how could she be suppressed by Chen Mo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop looking, your opponent is me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jingzhu swallowed a Golden Core to replenish her true qi, leaped forward, and the black gold staff in her hand struck directly at Zhou Li’s throat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the West Desolate Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo stepped on a branch, his gaze scanning the dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did they go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Young Master Zhou’s request, he had been keeping a close eye on Chen Mo during this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Chen Mo had shown no concern for the case; with the deadline approaching, he still appeared leisurely and carefree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more this was the case, the more strange Chu Zhuo found it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To restore his image in Young Master Zhou’s eyes, he had put in all his effort, determined to catch Chen Mo in a mistake, and had spent several nights without sleep or rest, keeping watch in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a master in Chen Fu, so Chu Zhuo dared not get too close; thus, he hid on the Yongning Pagoda in Chengdong, using a long-distance telescope to overlook the entire Chen Fu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, he had truly discovered something unusual!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed Chen Mo out of the city and tracked the traces to the West Desolate Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this mountain range was simply too vast, with lush trees blocking out the sun, and he could see no sign of them at all...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a faint light appeared in the distance, and he could vaguely hear roars and the sound of metal clashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo’s figure flew like a falcon, and he soon arrived at the mountain hollow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw four people fighting not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was Chen Mo, and the other was that young lady of the Lin family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for their opponents, one was a woman of extremely enchanting appearance, and the other was the guard commander who had been by Young Master Zhou’s side that day!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the lethal nature of their moves, it was clearly a life-and-death struggle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the aura on the enchanting woman, Chu Zhuo’s expression could not help but change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to be... a demon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he finally understood why Young Master Zhou wanted him to keep an eye on Chen Mo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter was deeply involved, and Chu Zhuo dared not wade into these muddy waters; he already had thoughts of retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, at this moment, Zhou Li caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of his eye and shouted loudly: \"Chu Zhuo! We are all in the same boat; if something goes wrong, none of us will escape!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo stopped in his tracks, his expression shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he left now, no matter who survived in the end, it would be a catastrophe for him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from the strength of both sides, Zhou Li was a fifth-rank martial artist, and the enchanting woman was even stronger; with his own strength added, they could be said to have the victory in the bag!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that was the case, he might as well go all the way!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you hesitating for? Hurry up and attack!\" Zhou Li roared angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve already offended Chen Mo and Lin Jingzhu to death anyway; we might as well take this opportunity to eliminate the threat once and for all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And we can also cling tightly to the Zhou family’s coattails!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Chu Zhuo had already made up his mind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang! Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green giant dragon’s form shattered, and blade qi shot out in all directions, piercing through the surrounding rocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray mist around Jue Mi’s body had thinned somewhat; her ru skirt was torn, revealing snow-white skin covered in dense, crisscrossing bloody welts, and her gaze toward Chen Mo was filled with suspicion and uncertainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was not only immune to the erosion of demonic qi, but he could also inflict damage upon her true form!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having not mastered a Martial Soul, he was undoubtedly a sixth-rank martial artist, yet he gave her a faint sense of danger...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haa—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true qi within his body circulated at high speed, and the breath he exhaled carried waves of heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ghost Buster.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[After equipping this title, you can sense the aura of demons and ghosts within a five-mile radius, remain unaffected by demonic qi, and increase damage dealt to demons and ghosts.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This demonic creature possessed extraordinary strength; relying on the title’s buffs, he could barely trade blows with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was not enough to slay her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bit troublesome...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chu Zhuo?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhou Li’s loud shout, a warning sign flashed in Chen Mo’s mind, and his figure flickered and vanished from where he stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, two streaks of red light slashed down from the air, carving deep trenches into the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chu Zhuo make his move, Zhou Li breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was trapped by the formation, he was, after all, a fifth-rank martial artist with a solid foundation; with his Martial Soul in hand, Lin Jingzhu could not do anything to him for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with Jue Mi and Chu Zhuo working together, no matter how much ability Chen Mo had, he would not escape death today!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overall situation was settled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Battalion Commander Chu, kill Chen Mo quickly; afterwards, the Young Master will surely reward you handsomely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, this old man has exactly that intention; today, I will absolutely not let this brat leave alive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo gripped his twin blades, his eyes staring coldly at Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the suddenly appearing Chu Zhuo, Chen Mo was somewhat surprised, but he was not panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you haven't learned your lesson; do you really think you can kill me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, last time was merely you succeeding by a sneak attack; today, this old man will let you know what it means to 'cross ranks as if ascending to heaven'!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo spoke arrogantly, but his eyes were exceptionally cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on his understanding of Chen Mo, this guy might still be hiding some underhanded tricks; it was best to let this demon race member take the lead while he stood by to watch the battle and wait for an opportunity to sneak attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, a bit interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve changed my mind; such a high-quality man is truly a pity to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to turn you into my slave, lock you on the bed, and drain you day and night... hiss, just thinking about it is so exciting~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue Mi licked her lips, her eyes moist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tattered ru skirt could not hide the spring scenery; her skin was as white as snow, and her rounded contours were clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She no longer suppressed her aura, and a darkness deeper than the night spread out, covering the entire hundred-zhang radius with thick demonic qi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't struggle anymore; the two of you are no match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obediently submit to me, and I might consider letting your little lover join us too~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue Mi’s voice was soft and sweet, filled with enchantment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, you smell too musky; I don't like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo said indifferently: \"Who told you there are only two of us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue Mi was slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly sensing something, she looked up and saw, under the cold moonlight, a streak of silver light whistling toward them like a meteor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver spear carried a piercing sound as it tore through the air, accurately piercing her chest and pinning her firmly to the ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou arrived with his hands behind his back, stepping through the air, possessing quite a bit of an immortal, transcendent air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still posing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you had come any later, my bones would have been gnawed clean!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo said irritably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After realizing Chu Zhuo was monitoring him, he had left a backup plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had given a paper doll to Shen Shuchou; as long as he used his aura to trigger the paper doll on his person, Shen Shuchou would sense it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The paper doll’s sensing range is limited; I had to feel my way here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou explained, then turned to look at Chu Zhuo, his eyes as cold as a biting wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Battalion Commander Chu, you should know very well what the crime of colluding with the demon race is, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tired of living?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo gritted his teeth; there was no turning back now, he had to fight to the end!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent was only two sixth-ranks and one fifth-rank; the advantage was his!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one was going to leave!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jue Mi saw that the newcomer possessed formidable strength, so her figure dissolved into gray mist, breaking free from the silver spear’s restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, demonic qi filled the sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Shuchou raised his hand in a beckoning gesture, and the long spear flew back into his hand; silver light shone around his body, as if he were a brilliant star in the night sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver light and demonic qi collided with a roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding trees were snapped and sent flying, forming a vacuum zone of several hundred zhang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Chu Zhuo’s figure flickered, and in an instant, he arrived before Chen Mo, his red flame twin blades dancing like mad blood snakes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You brat, prepare to die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo stepped on wind and thunder, dodging and shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While evading, he opened his attribute panel and quickly added points, upgrading \"Green Dragon in the Sleeve\" by another level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Profound insights flooded his mind, and his understanding of Dao rhyme deepened a bit more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well come, just in time to use you to test my technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had gained some insights at the Drunken Moon Pavilion last time, and over the past few days, he had been exploring and improving, finding a brand-new path for circulating his power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo’s fingers hooked lightly, and the broken jade at his waist chimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The broken jade left its sheath, the hibernating dragon awakened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade burned with a profound cyan scorching flame, tracing a mysterious arc, aiming straight for Chu Zhuo’s throat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo had witnessed Chen Mo’s blade technique and dared not be careless, hurriedly retracting his blades to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twin blades caught the broken jade, and the sharp energy made his skin ache!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even breathe a sigh of relief, Chen Mo retracted his blade and slashed again, the speed so fast it was hard for the naked eye to see!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each strike was faster than the last, each strike more ferocious than the last!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sixth strike fell, Chu Zhuo’s arms were already numb, and his red snake twin blades were covered in spiderweb-like cracks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can actually break my Martial Soul?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that possible!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving him no time to think,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seventh strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jade stone blade tore through space, carrying overwhelming blade intent, and slashed onto the red snake twin blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twin blades shattered with a bang, and blood splattered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge gash was sliced diagonally across Chu Zhuo’s chest; through the wound, one could see the stark white bones and the heart beating within his chest cavity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't even felt the pain yet when the eighth strike descended!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unreasonable, fast to the extreme!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is absolutely not the strength a sixth-rank martial artist should have!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run, run quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every hair on Chu Zhuo’s body stood on end, and he had an intuition in his heart—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he took this strike, he would definitely die!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Burning Blood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between life and death, Chu Zhuo erupted with all his potential, compressing his true qi throughout his body, and turned to flee!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At worst, he would just leave Tiandu City and become a wanderer of the pugilistic world!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was still better than dying on the spot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just at this moment, several cyan chains appeared out of thin air, binding him in place!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo was both shocked and furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the chains were shattered after binding him for only an instant, it was enough for Chen Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade sliced through the void, and the Green Dragon Blade Intent emerged; unlike before, this time, scorching black flames burned within the giant dragon's slit pupils!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade qi passed through his body, silent and soundless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo froze in place like a sculpture, still maintaining his running posture, his eyes filled with bewilderment and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo flashed before him, slowly sheathing the long blade in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo's body exploded instantly, his flesh and blood, burning with scorching flames, scattering in all directions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the rain of blood filling the sky, Chen Mo stood tall, his handsome, jade-like face unstained by a single speck of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Zhuo, dead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host has comprehended the Dao Rhyme of blade techniques.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[\"Eight Slashes of Scorching Flame\" has evolved into \"Startling Dragon Slash,\" and proficiency has been synchronized and inherited.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>System prompts flashed before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Mo did not pay them much attention and turned his head to look at the shadows of the dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing under a tree was a woman wearing a purple gauze dress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you here?\" Chen Mo frowned and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night breeze stirred her hair, brushing across her bright and stunning face, and those moist eyes seemed to hold ten thousand emotions as she watched him from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I felt uneasy tonight and kept feeling like something was going to happen, so I followed the scent of the paper doll and chased after it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Mo, I was very worried about you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",3200,"2026-06-20T01:15:25.351Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3c48dae9d224a7367c7d99edc48d23b148901b2e8f95e14d28de27ea2ae6e3ad","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-55","i-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-chapter-53",228,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-became-the-inner-demon-of-the-female-demon-lor-cover.jpg"]