Junior Sister is skilled in subduing demons.

Chapter 61 Rhododendron Valley

Rhododendron Valley.

The scenery was enchanting, and the demon hunters were enveloped in the rich atmosphere of autumn.

The sunlight was soft and warm, pouring down on the mountains and gilding the entire mountain range with a faint golden glow.

After a day and a night of travel, the demon hunters finally arrived at the foot of the mountain in Azalea Valley.

The trees in the mountains seemed to be attending a grand ball, all dressed in their gorgeous autumn attire. The fiery red maple leaves, like clusters of burning flames, swayed gracefully in the breeze; the golden ginkgo leaves, like tiny fans, drifted down lightly.

At the foot of the mountain, a patch of grass has turned a pale yellow, and wildflowers are still blooming tenaciously, adding a touch of vibrancy to this autumnal scene. A clear stream flows gently along the foot of the mountain, its waters shimmering in the sunlight.

"Wow, the scenery is so beautiful!" Nie Zhenlin exclaimed, especially as the trees along the road became denser and denser, their leaves intertwining to form a natural, colorful tunnel.

Shen Anzhi held the Jade Flower Sword in her hand, with the spirit snake coiled around her left shoulder. She was too tired to speak, and her face was full of exhaustion.

"Everyone, take a break. Later, we'll go into the valley and meet this cuckoo spirit." Ke Dasheng was very excited. He ran to the stream and even drank a couple of mouthfuls of water.

"Ke Dasheng, Ke Dasheng, um, should we wait for Kui Ran? He hasn't caught up yet," a demon hunter asked.

Ke Dasheng then stood up and looked at each person one by one. There were eight people in total, but Kui Ran was indeed missing. He complained, "Damn, this guy, what's wrong with him? He's so unreliable. Let's wait a bit, just a little longer."

"Dasheng, do you see that? The view from the top of the mountain must be beautiful," Nie Zhenlin said, pointing to the golden mountain peaks in the distance.

Kodakson nodded: "I didn't expect there to be demons in this place."

Just then, Luo Ling walked over, pouting as she looked at Ke Dasheng, as if she had something to say.

Nie Zhenlin understood immediately. After fetching the water, he turned and walked towards the others, giving Ke Dasheng a look as he left.

Ke Dasheng was on tenterhooks, afraid that his junior sister Luo would cause some trouble again, so he didn't say anything and continued to squat down and fiddle with the icy cold spring water by the stream.

"Senior brother, why don't we go back? We can just apologize to Master." Luo Ling suddenly seemed very pessimistic, feeling like she was someone no one wanted, completely lacking the domineering aura she used to have in the sect.

Ke Dasheng stood up and looked at Luo Ling, who looked somewhat aggrieved. Indeed, she had been away from home for too long and missed it.

"After we destroy this cuckoo spirit, we'll go back. At worst, I won't be the chief disciple anymore, and we'll live a peaceful life." After saying this, Ke Dasheng felt a little sorry for Luo Ling, who had been completely fooled by him.

Luo Ling's eyes revealed a question, and she moved her mouth for a long time before finally speaking: "Are you going to take Shen Anzhi back?"

"Junior sister, why do you always talk about her? Be more magnanimous. Besides, it's not unreasonable to bring her back, she's a disciple of the Sanqing Palace." Ke Dasheng was speechless. Anyway, Luo Ling could never bring herself to talk about Shen Anzhi in three sentences.

Luo Ling turned her head and looked at Shen Anzhi, who was discussing the Azalea Valley operation with everyone in the distance. She felt a sudden emptiness in her heart. She felt like an outsider, which was in stark contrast to being surrounded by her subordinates in the sect.

"Okay? We'll go back after we defeat the cuckoo spirit," Kodakson emphasized again.

Luo Ling didn't answer. Instead, she turned around and walked towards a stone slab with a look of disappointment. She felt that her self-esteem had been hurt along the way. After all, she was the senior sister of the sect, but now she was being suppressed by this trash Shen Anzhi.

As the sun began its slow descent, Rhododendron Valley was bathed in gold. Sunlight filtered through the dense foliage, casting dappled shadows that shimmered like golden threads across the ground.

"Ke Dasheng, the sun's about to set. If Kui Ran doesn't show up, so be it," Nie Zhenlin shouted. Ke Dasheng, who had already rested, came to the group. Seeing that Shen Anzhi had arranged everything, he said, "Anzhi, Kui Ran has been with you the whole way. Do you think we should wait for her or not?"

"I'm not waiting any longer. This guy won't amount to anything, so don't drag everyone down." Shen Anzhi's words were resolute. All along the way, it was Kui Ran who was holding us back and even helping the monsters. As someone who aspired to become a demon slayer, Shen Anzhi couldn't tolerate this.

"This isn't right," Kodaksen felt it was very unfair.

Shen Anzhi pointed at Ke Dasheng with the hilt of his Jade Flower Sword and said, "If you want to wait, then wait. It's getting dark, and we need to get into Azalea Valley before sunset. We won't wait for him."

After saying that, Shen Anzhi put the spirit snake on the stone pier into the pet carrier and walked towards Azalea Valley without looking back.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed Rhododendron Valley, draping the entire mountain range in a veil of orange-red. Birds returning to their nests sang in the air, their calls mingling with the sounds of the mountain wind and the rustling of leaves, creating a beautiful autumn symphony.

As night falls, Rhododendron Valley gradually becomes immersed in the tranquil night.

"Ow..."

In the darkness, a gust of wind swept through, and terrifying animal cries echoed, causing everyone to panic. They had all sensed a powerful demonic aura, one they had never felt before.

Encouraged by the spirit snake, Shen Anzhi walked at the front of the group, while the others walked cautiously in groups.

Luo Ling followed behind Ke Dasheng. Although she was somewhat timid, the whip in her hand was not to be underestimated. She had the basic skills to deal with monsters, so she was always on the offensive.

"Master, look!" The spirit snake was the first to spot the glowing demonic mark ahead.

Everyone went over, and under the big tree lay two skeletons. Judging from their corroded clothes, they were two demon hunters. Judging from the degree of decay of their bones, these two had been dead for several years.

Kodakson picked up the six monster stamps. Judging from the traces left at the scene, the battle was extremely fierce.

The powerful demonic energy corroded the remains of the demon hunters, and some of the inexperienced demon hunters seemed to waver. Two of them even suggested that everyone wait until dawn before entering Azalea Valley.

"No way, do you think you can still see any demons in the valley during the day?" Shen Anzhi's question made the demon hunters a little embarrassed. Demons' spirits usually don't appear during the day because they are afraid of light, which can kill the demon spirits inside them.

Kodak stepped forward and said, "The demonic aura is very strong. Everyone be careful and be ready to fight at any time."

After saying that, Ke Dasheng and Shen Anzhi walked together.

In the darkness, a pair of eyes watched the demon hunters intently.

Meanwhile, inside a cave in Azalea Valley, a seventh-tier demon, the Sparrow Demon, was closely monitoring the movements of the demon hunters through images transmitted remotely by lesser demons, his eyes revealing longing and joy.

"Hahaha, after this harvest, I can finally join the ranks of Demon Lords, hahaha." The Sparrow Demon counted the number of people and confirmed that he could become a Demon Lord after the spiritual power of so many demon hunters was released.

"Congratulations, Master! Congratulations, Master!" the little demon flattered.

The sparrow demon flapped its wings and said, "Hahaha, cultivation, how long would it take to become a demon lord through cultivation? Hahaha, this method of absorbing spirits is much faster! Hahaha, you continue to notify the little demons outside to lure more demon hunters here."

"Yes, sir!" The little demon vanished instantly.