Chapter 323 - 261 Ghost Spider

The figures of the four combatants dashed and darted among the dense forest, the sound of clashing weapons incessant in the air.

Bai Su, watching their exchange, spoke softly, "The swordsmanship of these two little demons has truly reached a masterful level, to the point where they could defeat some of the weaker Demon Kings."

Being a sword cultivator with an innate Sword Heart Enlightenment and having White Ape as a renowned teacher—combined with witnessing the Supreme Sword Way in the Far Northern Land—her vision and strength had long since transformed, enabling her to instantly discern the abilities of the two little monsters.

Lin Fang too had guessed that, if nothing went awry, this Ghost Spider was also a master of the Sword Dao. He felt surprised as well, knowing that not many from the Demon Clan practiced swordsmanship, and even fewer achieved any prominence in it.

"Haha, now this will be a good show, Bashan Tiger always boasts about his strength, but now he has met his match. If he can’t win, I am going to have a good laugh at him," chuckled the Tree Demon Spirit beside them, playing with the bow and arrows in his hands.

He had always been bullied by that Bashan Tiger, so how could he let such an excellent opportunity pass by.

Hearing his child-like voice, smiles appeared on everyone’s faces, and then they turned their attention back to the four people fighting on the battlefield.

The foundation of the two little demons they faced was solid, their moves methodical and systematic, and their talent for the Sword Dao was impressive, hence the four fighters were equally matched for a while.

Their weapons crossed in the air, the sparks they created flashing and dying out like the most brilliant fireworks.

The silhouettes of the four fighters continuously intertwined in the mountains and forests, the battle growing intensely heated.

But Lin Fang and the others were at ease, for they knew the abilities of Bashan Tiger and Yi Hailong all too well; although both had been insignificant demons and had learned little before.

However, since they chose to follow Lin Fang, their destinies had completely changed. Not only did they have better methods for their practice of cultivation, but they had also followed Lin Fang through perilous adventures, witnessing top-tier combat in the Three Realms and broadening their horizons.

So, after a fierce exchange, the two quickly found their rhythm of attack, wielding their weapons faster and faster, gradually overwhelming the two little demons.

Particularly, Bashan Tiger’s Curved Blade had a bizarre and unpredictable way of attacking, and before one could be cautious, the blade would already be upon them.

This was a sensation the two little demons had never experienced before; their opponents had always been either wild beasts from the mountains or monsters of low cultivation level, so they had always been more than capable.

But now, facing the formidable Bashan Tiger and Yi Hailong, the two little fellows suddenly found themselves out of their depth.

With this increase and decrease in competence, their moves started to distort, and they were soon flustered under the pressure from Bashan Tiger and his companion.

"You two little thieves are done for, take this!" Bashan Tiger, sharply perceiving their plight, laughed loudly.

His Curved Blade showed no signs of rest, attacking the two from a most tricky angle, its cold light slicing through the air, the sharp edge grazing a mask.

And then, they saw the Runes on it glow briefly, a force repelling Yi Hailong and Bashan Tiger away.

"What kind of ghostly thing is this?" Bashan Tiger asked in confusion, sensing that the power was not stemming from the two little demons, but from the eerie masks on their faces.

However, the two little demons seized the chance to flee into the depths of the mountains, realizing that they were no match for the group before them; if two such formidable adversaries emerged casually, those standing by as spectators must be even more terrifying. They needed to hurry back and report to their superiors, as this group seemed exceptionally difficult to deal with.

Watching the two little demons make their escape, Bashan Tiger immediately leapt up and shouted, "Stop, you little thieves!"

Turning around, they noticed that no one else was concerned about the chase, prompting a hurried urge, "Boss, the little thief has escaped, aren’t we going after him?"

Lin Fang saw this and chuckled, "No rush, we’re after the Ghost Spider anyway, letting them notify others in advance is fine too!"

Everyone followed him with smiles on their faces, continuing to advance.

Elsewhere, two little demons hastily fled to the front of the Long-standing Temple, and looking at the tranquil temple, their agitated emotions suddenly became calm.

This place always had some inexplicable power that made one feel at ease upon seeing it.

"How come you’ve returned so soon?" came the voice of the Ghost Spider from within the temple gate.

"Lord, the strength of those on the other side is very strong, with just two of them we were no match!" The two little demons lowered their heads in shame.

They felt they had betrayed the Ghost Spider’s trust, allowing that group to disturb their master’s peaceful cultivation practice.

"Is that so, the two of you have not encountered very strong opponents on normal days, and you’re always just about equal in training. However, when a critical moment comes, you always fall short. This lesson is also a good thing, at least you know that there are others stronger than you, and heavens beyond the heavens," the voice of the Ghost Spider was very calm, as if the arrival of Lin Fang and his companions didn’t bring the slightest change.

"Lord, the opponent is very strong, you should be careful," the two little demons said, still somewhat worried.

"A strong opponent?" the Ghost Spider murmured to himself, his eyes somewhat frenzied as he looked at the Treasured Sword stuck in the altar.

He spoke softly, "I understand, rest well by the side!"

After a while, Lin Fang and others arrived in front of the temple gate and saw the ancient temple eroded by time, feeling the miraculous mood.

"What a great place!" Lin Fang looked around and discovered that the temple was situated in an exceptionally blessed area of Beiliang Mountain, collecting wind and water, where the essence and soul of the entire mountain converged, no wonder the Ghost Spider was guarding this place.

The Ghost Spider, who had been sitting cross-legged in the temple, suddenly opened his eyes and quietly said, "What brings you to my Beiliang Mountain?"

Lin Fang carefully observed the surroundings, then heard the Ghost Spider’s question and replied with a smile, "I’d like to invite you to come down from the mountain, to go see the vastness of the world!"

"The vast world doesn’t interest me, you should leave," the Ghost Spider gave an unceremonious order to leave.

However, Lin Fang continued with a smile, "Although you’re suppressing it, I can still feel that surging killing intent and desire to fight within you. You don’t want to stay here, but you’re afraid that you can’t control your own power."

Upon hearing this, the Ghost Spider’s expression changed and he said, "Since you know, why don’t you hurry up and leave? Are you really seeking death?"

"Seeking death? I’d rather not. But bottling up is not as good as clearing away. If you suppress this power like this, sooner or later you won’t be able to hold it back, and you’ll become a Demon Head that knows only how to kill."

As soon as he said this, the two little demons immediately looked at the Ghost Spider with shocked eyes, not realizing that their lord had been strongly suppressing his own power all along. No wonder he stayed in this old temple, unable to leave even for a moment.

But then they heard Lin Fang continue, "What do you think, how about you lift your suppression and let’s have a proper fight, and then we can talk after that."