Mountain and River Festival

Chapter 172 Fighting for You, My Lady

Lu Xingzhou's experience over the years has been quite extensive; he has seen many demons and monsters, including fire demons, dark demons, and iron demons, all of which are within his comprehension. In short, they are all life forms formed from certain elements of the world, with the benevolent ones often called "spirits" and the malevolent ones called "demons."

From this perspective of its origin, inner demons can also be understood as a kind of spiritual element within the realm of cognition.

But what is a succubus?
Is sex considered an element? Then wouldn't the entire book club be full of demons?

Hormone Demon? Bull Demon? Cave Troll?

They're not from the same system anymore... It can only be roughly understood as a spirit condensed from a certain type of desire. If it's lust, is its expressiveness similar to the "Charming Maiden Mystic Art"? What are the differences?

The difference is that Pei Chuyun is a person with human emotions and a self-consistent set of values, while the succubus does not.

Furthermore, Pei Chuyun has not yet reached the third rank, so she cannot use some mental techniques for the time being; but this succubus has degenerated from the third rank, so it is uncertain whether she can use them.

It's really strange. The Iron Demon, with his lava-flowing aura, exudes a much stronger sense of power and oppression, yet everyone's attention is on the Succubus... But the truth is probably not far off. In terms of the Succubus's nature, the Iron Demon might actually be her subordinate.

Hmm, a bloodthirsty pair of scoundrels?

These thoughts flashed through his mind as the succubus on the other side was also on the verge of tears: "Young master... save me..."

The chains, seemingly wrapped around her body, actually concealed several key points, making her even more alluring. Combined with that voice and tone, it could make any man's heart itch with desire.

Sheng Yuanyao's ponytail almost stood on end. It was so familiar, so very familiar. This was the kind of green tea bitch someone had at home. Just hearing about it sent chills down her spine.

She quickly drew her sword: "Let's divide the work. I'll handle this one. You and Anuo, quickly take care of the Iron Demon!"

Lu Xingzhou grabbed her ponytail and pulled her back: "Anuo, she's the one who has the least desire to be used, and she's also the strongest among us. You little fifth-rank nobody, do you have any self-awareness? Are you risking your life just to stop me from going?"

Sheng Yuanyao: “…”

"Roar!" The two's seemingly flirtatious attitude finally enraged the Iron Demon, who had been posing for a long time. He took two steps out of the magma and threw a punch at Lu Xingzhou's head.

"Hehe... You two are so affectionate, it makes my heart itch..." The succubus leaned against the pillar and laughed.

Ah Nuo appeared in front of her in a flash and slapped her over the head with a big pancake: "Shameless! Who are you after? Go to hell!"

The chains binding him suddenly began to spin, forming a spiral shield like a nebula, blocking Anuo's flatbread from the outside. The inside was indeed empty; in his busy work, Lu Xingzhou glanced at the keyboard and seemed to see the Cherry MX Red switches.

The succubus, completely unconcerned about being seen naked, chuckled to herself, "I don't bully children, let your dad come..."

Before the sweet "oh" could even finish, it suddenly turned into a vibrato.

The chain seemed to be spinning, but when the pancake hit it, it suddenly became uncontrollable, drooping and falling off—literally, "the chain dropped."

The succubus's expression changed, and she narrowly dodged, the disc brushing past her and almost smashing the red switch.

The succubus broke out in a cold sweat, finally taking the brat in front of her seriously: "Kid, you're asking for death!"

Ah Nuo looked you up and down, her eyes full of disdain: "With a figure like that, any one of my master's wives is better than you!"

"I don't believe it~" The succubus glanced at Sheng Yuanyao over there, but her voice trailed off.

Although succubi are naturally born spirits with absolutely perfect figures, saying someone is better than her is obviously an unwarranted criticism. But judging by appearances, Sheng Yuanyao is at least no worse off than her. She has a well-proportioned and athletic figure, a slim waist and long legs. Although her breasts aren't as big as hers, they are moderate and well-shaped.

Many men like this style, but not all of them necessarily prefer a curvy figure.

Any one of them is no worse than her, and the succubus is a little discouraged.

"Hehehe~" Ah Nuo made a face, and the pancake turned into a frisbee, spinning away. At the same time, a person followed behind, his little fist clenched into a Yama Killing move.

The succubus dared not use the chains again, and instead produced a white silk ribbon from somewhere, using softness to overcome hardness, and wrapped it around the flying disc.

He was puzzled. How could such a small human be so strong? This shouldn't be... What was infuriating was that a child is a child. He had released his lustful mist for so long, but the brat was completely unaffected. He hadn't even opened his eyes yet!

How could a child of the fourth rank suddenly appear as an opponent? Isn't this a natural counter?
As the battle on one side intensifies, Lu Xingzhou and Sheng Yuanyao are also facing the Iron Demon, reaching a critical moment.

Lu Xingzhou thought the two looked like a bloodthirsty adulterer, while Tie Mo thought they were the ones who should be called adulterers.

The two of them were only at the middle of the fifth rank in cultivation, and their absolute strength was obviously far inferior to that of the Iron Demon. However, the Iron Demon also found that these two bastards were not easy to deal with at all.

"Whoosh!" Sheng Yuanyao used her ancestral thick-backed sword, the wind whistling as she slashed horizontally.

Iron Demon's body was as hard as steel. He casually parried the attack without a care, but the blade pierced his steel skin with a "crack," and magma poured out from his body.

Sheng Yuanyao couldn't withstand the force and flew backward, but this strike was confirmed to be able to break through her defenses!
"A third-grade treasured sword!" The thought flashed through Tie Mo's mind. He quickly stopped, but the sound of wind rose again in his ears. Lu Xingzhou's flying kick was already at his face.

Iron Demon blocked with his other hand, and the two forces clashed, their strength being evenly matched.

When Lu Xingzhou uses his fists, he is a fifth-rank cultivator who relies on his special technique to unleash fourth-rank power. However, that is only the effect of the technique and cannot be achieved with every attack. But his legs can... a casual kick can have power exceeding his own, which is the power of his water and fire bones that have not yet been fully digested. Back then, two casual kicks made Ye Wufeng extremely uncomfortable.

Outsiders never imagined that Lu Xingzhou's greatest strength lay in his legs, and that this would likely remain true for the rest of his life. Even if he achieved a balance in his cultivation later, his leg bones would still be stronger than his other bones.

Lu Xingzhou's first kick was powered by water elemental energy, testing its effectiveness against the magma iron demon.

The clash produced a hissing sound, as if steam were rising from the air, but the effect seemed minimal, essentially a drop in the ocean. Lu Xingzhou spun around, unleashing another ham, while simultaneously conjuring a slowing talisman in his hand.

Meanwhile, Sheng Yuanyao was also sweeping her sword horizontally. Tie Mo's fist was originally whistling, aiming to strike Sheng Yuanyao's face at the same time, but he was surprised to find that the punch had slowed down.

Sheng Yuanyao was also a person with rich combat experience. Upon seeing this, she immediately increased her sword momentum by three points and slashed at Tie Mo's waist before his fist arrived.

Lu Xingzhou's ham also landed directly on Tie Mo's chest.

With another "crack," the steel at his waist was pierced, and lava flowed out, but the Iron Demon seemed to feel no pain at all. Instead, a ferocious look appeared on his face, and his fist was already at Sheng Yuanyao's face.

Sheng Yuanyao immediately abandoned her knife and rolled away, while Lu Xingzhou's hamster had already kicked Tie Mo in the chest.

This kick wasn't about explosive power; it was still a test. The fire elemental power in the leg was injected into the iron demon's body to see what special reaction would occur.

Iron Demon, who hadn't felt any pain from the blade, let out a muffled roar, seemingly in some discomfort. He took two steps back, and the knife that had been tucked into his waist fell out, which Sheng Yuanyao quickly retrieved.

Lu Xingzhou had a plan in mind. This Iron Demon needed intense heat to nourish it, but the intensity couldn't be increased further, otherwise its temperature tolerance would be exceeded.

The problem is that my own flames aren't hot enough. The nature of black flames isn't extremely high-temperature either, so they don't meet my needs…

As for Sheng Yuanyao's physical damage, it can cause damage but it lacks power; it can only break through defenses but cannot inflict fatal wounds.

Both of them are just a little bit short, how should they deal with it?

Sheng Yuanyao swung her broadsword and continued to slash, while Lu Xingzhou continued to suppress her with a series of flying kicks, secretly pondering the situation.

A protracted war is impossible for two humans to win against these monsters, which are almost tireless. A swift victory is necessary.

There was no other way but to give it a try... Lu Xingzhou quietly probed into his mind and separated the fire seed that the Flame Demon had just absorbed.

This fire, continuously scorching the ground on the first floor, has created a desert over time. Theoretically, it should be an extremely stable and persistent flame, yet its temperature is unremarkable, and even after being absorbed by the Flame Demon, it didn't become much stronger. If one were to absorb it for personal use, it could probably be used to create a stable alchemical fire. But would it be meaningful to use it in combat?
Have……

“Yuan Yao, its speed is average, attack its lower body.”

Upon receiving the order, Sheng Yuanyao disregarded the lava covering the ground and used a ground-slashing blade to slash at the Iron Demon's calf.

Iron Demon took a step back and instinctively looked down.

Lu Xingzhou leaped into the air and with a flick of his leg, kicked Iron Demon in the chin.

Iron Demon instinctively leaned back to avoid the kick.

Just as I looked up, a black fire demon appeared before me, grinning as if it were defecating, separating a ball of flame and dropping it into its mouth.

Iron Demon: "?"

The next moment, a searing pain shot from his mouth all the way into his abdomen. The Iron Demon roared, magma splashed out, and a violent power swept through. Lu Xingzhou and Sheng Yuanyao both protected their faces and flew backward.

The fire seed is not effective as a source of fire, but what if the entire fire seed enters the body of this iron demon?
Can it withstand the relentless, ever-burning flames?
"Roar!" Almost visibly, the Iron Demon's steel armor began to dissolve, gradually turning into a liquid.

But if it's all liquid, it won't stand up!

The Iron Demon instantly went berserk, and before the steel had even melted completely, he suddenly threw a punch at Sheng Yuanyao.

It could also see that the woman was slightly weaker between the two, and if it wanted to take one of them with it when it died, it could only take the woman.

This furious punch, delivered in a fit of rage, was far faster and more powerful than before. Sheng Yuanyao hastily raised her sword to protect herself, but the immense force caused her to spit out a mouthful of blood with a "pfft," and she was thrown backward, sword and all.

Lu Xingzhou leaped forward to catch her, while Tie Mo's other fist slammed into Sheng Yuanyao's face.

Unable to move forward or backward in mid-air, Lu Xingzhou gritted his teeth and flipped over to block Sheng Yuanyao. He didn't even have time to use talismans, and could only summon a soul banner behind him, which was better than nothing, to block her for a moment.

"Bang!" The iron fist slammed viciously into Lu Xingzhou's back, blasting a large hole through the soul banner and clothes. Lu Xingzhou felt a sweet taste in his throat and spat out a mouthful of blood, which sprayed all over Sheng Yuanyao's face.

With a thud, the two fell to the ground. Sheng Yuanyao stared blankly at Lu Xingzhou, whose face was pale, and for a moment lost her mind.

Lu Xingzhou, however, had no interest in the slow-motion background music. He braced himself against the scorched ground with both hands and kicked his ham leg backward, hitting the fist of the Iron Demon who was chasing after him squarely.

With fists and legs clashing, Lu Xingzhou's ham power erupted in full force, blasting into the Iron Demon's body once more.

Burning inside and out, the Iron Demon finally let out a deafening roar, his entire body melting into molten iron and disappearing into the lava pool.

"He's not dead!" Lu Xingzhou gasped for breath. "He can even be reborn. They're just like a pair of adulterers... Quickly, focus your strength on dealing with the succubus with A'nuo, and then we'll deal with this thing later!"

Sheng Yuanyao struggled to her feet, about to attack the succubus with Lu Xingzhou, when both of their legs buckled and they almost fell over.

They exchanged a startled glance, and both saw the surging passion in each other's eyes.

Is she getting horny at a time like this?
—The succubus's ability to manipulate desires from a distance, though difficult to utilize at the fourth rank, has, after so long in battle, spread its mental allure throughout the space.

When everyone is healthy, we might be able to ignore and endure it, but what about after we get hurt?
(End of this chapter)