Chapter 5: The Demon King's Roar

"Master, save me quickly!"

Wang Dazhu was no match for the Phantom Demon and fled in a panic, covering his head.

However, the Baozi Tou Huan Yao was too fast; it reached his side in three steps and swung its claws in a heavy strike.

"Ouch!"

Wang Dazhu was sent flying with a single blow, crashing into the courtyard wall.

The already unstable courtyard wall collapsed instantly from his impact.

Wang Dazhu patted the dirt off his body and stood up with difficulty. Seeing the Baozi Tou Huan Yao charging at him again, he was too terrified to even cry out and scrambled to save his life.

"Pitter-patter."

Wang Dazhu took a few more punches, ending up bruised and swollen.

"Go to hell!"

The Phantom Demon reverted to the appearance of a beautiful woman and struck Wang Dazhu in the chest with one palm, driving his entire body into the wall.

Watching him stop moving, the Phantom Demon revealed a smile, very satisfied with her masterpiece.

"Master... if you don't come out... your first disciple is going to die... boohoo..."

The corners of Wang Dazhu's mouth, embedded in the wall, twitched, and he burst into tears.

"This... how is this possible?"

The beautiful woman was astonished.

She had used eighty percent of her strength; although she was injured, how could a mortal withstand such power?

Yet, this man before her simply would not die.

"Hehe... you stinking hag, you ugly monster, you can't kill me... I'll anger you to death!"

Seeing the beautiful woman's ghost-struck expression, Wang Dazhu said triumphantly.

Humiliation.

This was nothing but naked contempt.

The beautiful woman's eyes began to turn red; she was going to fully release her true form, determined to finish off this hateful fellow before her.

"Meow..."

With a cat's cry, the beautiful woman transformed into a black wildcat.

However, her size was much larger than an ordinary wildcat!

At least twice the size of a wildcat.

This was a wildcat Phantom Demon that had gained sentience.

Its most lethal weapons were its sharp claws, which were five or six centimeters long, like short blades.

Most importantly, its original form was imbued with magic; once the black flames covering its entire body broke through an enemy's skin, they would seep into the blood and burn the enemy's soul.

The reason it had suffered against the Gouxiong Huan Yao before was because the Gouxiong Huan Yao's hide was too thick, and it could not break through the Gouxiong Huan Yao's defense.

But it could easily shatter Wang Dazhu's defense.

Its figure darted back and forth, fast as lightning.

This was its true strength.

"I'll teach you to be a smart aleck!"

The Cat Demon let out a sharp cry and swiped its claws toward Wang Dazhu's chest.

This strike would disembowel him.

"To actually call me ugly, you must be blind."

The Cat Demon was furious; it was such a perfect existence, yet someone dared to call it ugly?

Unforgivable.

It had to severely punish this person.

"Master...!"

Wang Dazhu closed his eyes in despair, shouting loudly for a miracle to happen.

"I'm here."

A calm voice came, and Yan Xiao, holding the Magic Sword, flashed into the air above the Cat Demon and slashed down at the Cat Demon's head with one strike.

A sneak attack must be ruthless!

Bang!

A circle of black light appeared on the Cat Demon's body, blocking Yan Xiao's attack.

Yet it was still knocked to the ground by the sword, unable to rise for a long time.

"Cuti Qichong? How can Cuti Qichong have such powerful strength?"

The Cat Demon stood up with difficulty and asked in confusion.

The moment it spoke, it had already moved its body quickly to keep its distance from Yan Xiao.

It realized that the youth before it was extremely dangerous, especially the Black Sword in his hand.

"Because... I am a swordsman!"

Yan Xiao flicked the Magic Sword and said in a deep voice.

The Magic Sword chimed in cooperation, as if applauding for him.

The sound of the sword chime was like a beautiful melody, echoing for a long time.

The trembling magic sound seemed to possess a magical power, stirring the Cat Demon's soul.

Fear Value +300

"This... is the suppression of the Demon King...! This is the roar of the Demon King...!"

The Cat Demon looked at Yan Xiao in terror, or more accurately, at the Black Sword in his hand.

A demonic sound filled its ears, and the depths of its soul seemed to suffer a massive blow, causing it to lie on the ground and tremble.

"Huh?"

"Am I this powerful?"

Yan Xiao asked in confusion.

However, seeing the abundant Fear Value, his smile slowly turned cruel.

He raised the Black Sword, flicked the blade again, and shouted dramatically, "I, Yan Xiao... am a swordsman!"

"Ah~!" Cat Demon Fear Value +400.

The Cat Demon let out a heart-wrenching cry, its expression extremely pained.

"Wahahaha... so I really am this awesome; one sentence is enough to make a Phantom Demon submit."

"I am a swordsman... I am a swordsman..." The Magic Sword rang out with a clanging sound as he flicked it.

Yan Xiao actually began to sing loudly in a singing manner.

The singing was beautiful and very pleasant to the ear.

At least, that was what he thought.

Because... the backend was crazily increasing the Fear Value.

Until a voice came through.

"Master, if you keep singing, I really won't be able to hold on anymore..."

Wang Dazhu said from the wall, looking very pained.

"Ah? Haha, sorry, I forgot about you..."

Yan Xiao had truly forgotten; he was completely immersed in his own beautiful singing.

Looking at the Phantom Demon and finding it had already fainted, Yan Xiao then walked to the wall and took Wang Dazhu down.

Yan Xiao felt rather awkward.

Having taken the man's gold, he had been a bit unkind.

"Master... I feel like I'm going to die..."

Wang Dazhu said miserably, and as he spoke, he shed tears as sorrowful as an old father's.

Heaven has mercy.

"I know... go in peace." Yan Xiao nodded with grief.

"Master, I don't want to die... please save me." The big man squeezed out another bitter tear.

"Your master may be powerless, but I will avenge you." Yan Xiao said firmly.

The Cat Demon was fainted right there, so avenging him would be a matter of minutes.

"Master, I know my former master had a treasure hoard containing a lot of gold, silver, and jewels; if you agree to teach me swordsmanship, I reckon I can still be saved."

The big man said weakly.

Treasure? Gold, silver, and jewels?

These are good things.

"Isn't it just swordsmanship? I agree." Yan Xiao hesitated for a second before agreeing to the big man's request.

Influenced by his past life, he had zero resistance to money.

"Deal." Wang Dazhu smiled happily, stood up, and patted the dirt off his body.

"Master... why are you looking at me with such a strange expression?" Wang Dazhu's Fear Value +5.

"I suspect you aren't human?" Yan Xiao gripped his long sword, murderous intent bared in his eyes.

Wang Dazhu's Fear Value +50.

"Master, I'm just a bit sturdy, but I am a real human... a man!"

Wang Dazhu hugged his chest with both hands, looking as aggrieved as a young bride.

Yan Xiao certainly knew he was human, but if he didn't scare him, wouldn't the Fear Value go to waste?

Sorry, old buddy... hehe...

He chuckled sinisterly in his heart, while the long sword in his hand was raised above his head, the pitch-black sword light emitting a bloodthirsty killing intent.

Wang Dazhu was truly terrified, Fear Value +900, hitting the limit directly.

What a coward.

Yan Xiao cursed inwardly, but his heart was blooming with joy.

The Fear Value in the backend hit 4500 directly!

Rich... I'm rich...

Yan Xiao suppressed the urge to scream, straightened his face, put away the Magic Sword, and turned to walk toward the Cat Demon.

Picking up the Cat Demon, Yan Xiao found that this guy actually looked quite good, especially its eyes and jet-black fur.

Kill it? Or keep it?

Yan Xiao couldn't quite make up his mind.

Forget it, this guy is a menace; Yan Xiao decided to kill the Cat Demon and earn one last bit of Fear Value from it.

He raised the Magic Sword, preparing to slash down with one strike.

At this moment, Qingxue's voice came from his ear, "Brother, wait."