I'm already a Great Luo Golden Immortal, how come you're only Martial Saints?

"You should take me with you if there's danger!"

Sun Wukong was so anxious that he scratched his ears and cheeks.

"I've cultivated all these skills, and I'm just wondering where to use them! Don't worry, junior brother, with me here, I'll keep you safe! Take me there, take me there!"

Ning Chen pretended to ponder for a while before speaking.

"Bringing my senior brother is fine, but we must agree on three rules."

The monkey said happily.

"Alright, alright, don't just say three chapters, thirty chapters will do! Tell me quickly!"

"First, after descending the mountain, all actions must be in accordance with my instructions; no one may act on their own."

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"Secondly, one should not act recklessly when encountering problems, but should know when to advance and retreat, and observe the situation."

"Okay, I got it!"

"Third, no matter what you see or encounter, you must not mention the existence of Fangcun Mountain to outsiders."

Sun Wukong blinked his golden eyes and nodded repeatedly.

"Whatever you say! When shall we set off?"

Seeing that he agreed readily, Ning Chen said no more and looked up at the sky.

"Let's not delay, let's set off now."

Having cultivated himself to the point where he was like a monkey, there was little difference between day and night.

After tidying up briefly, Ning Chen changed into simple clothes that were easy to move in, hung the fine steel longsword he had obtained from the Weapon Hall at his waist, and checked his equipment again before setting off.

Sun Wukong, carrying the bronze cudgel, followed behind Ning Chen with a cheerful expression.

The fellow disciples left the mountain gate together and hurried along the direction indicated by their master.

Ning Chen used the Ladder Cloud Leap technique, his figure light and elusive, his speed as fast as a galloping horse.

Sun Wukong could leap several dozen feet in one bound, and when he encountered mountains and forests, he would leap among the trees as if flying, his speed not slowing down at all.

The thirty-mile journey was covered in no time by the two of them.

Along the way, there were often withered bones by the roadside; the human world had become hell.

Ning Chen couldn't help but sigh, thinking how carefree life was in Fangcun Mountain, free from the suffering of war. He wondered how difficult life was for his classmates.

As we approached the village, darkness fell completely, and a crescent moon hung on the treetops, casting a pale moonlight.

Before the brothers and sisters even entered the village, a strong smell of blood wafted on the wind, mixed with the stench of decay and rust.

Ning Chen frowned and slowed his pace.

Sun Wukong also put away his cynical expression, and his golden eyes shone with divine light in the darkness.

Stepping into the village, the scene before my eyes was chilling.

Amidst the ruins, scattered remains are everywhere, some torn to pieces and mangled, others reduced to mere skeletons with clear teeth marks.

Several houses in the distance were emitting intermittent black smoke, emitting a pungent, acrid smell.

On the ground and walls, large patches of dried, blackened bloodstains gleamed with a dark red glow under the moonlight.

The entire village was deathly silent; not even the chirping of insects or the barking of dogs could be heard. Only the wind howled through the cracks in the ruins, sounding as if the souls of the dead were weeping.

Ning Chen held his breath and focused his mind, circulating his magical power throughout his body. The Dragon Subduing and Tiger Taming Technique was already in operation, and a faint golden light formed on his body.

Sun Wukong gripped his bronze cudgel tightly, his golden eyes scanning back and forth as he protected Ning Chen behind him.

"Junior brother, be careful! I smell the stench of a wild beast!"

Sun Wukong had barely finished speaking.

Awoo!

A deep, resounding roar suddenly echoed from the depths of the village.

Although the voice was deep, it carried a chilling and oppressive force that penetrated straight to the soul, causing one's blood to surge and one's heart to tremble with fear.

Immediately afterwards, a violent and evil aura, like a tide, spread out from the depths of darkness.

Ning Chen and Sun Wukong exchanged a glance and looked in the direction from which the sound came.

At the edge of the village, where the moonlight couldn't reach, a huge figure could be vaguely seen slowly rising. Two crimson lights shone in the darkness, like ghostly flames, firmly locking onto Ning Chen and Sun Wukong!

The moonlight shone down, revealing its terrifying appearance.

Its body was enormous, and it stood upright on only two legs. Judging from its appearance, it was actually a tiger demon!

This tiger demon had a patchwork of fur that gleamed darkly in the moonlight, and its eyes were blood-red, filled with a violent and resentful intent.

The two tiger claws, as if cast from black iron, had drops of dark red blood that had not yet fully congealed dripping from their tips.

Roar!

The tiger demon roared to the sky, a foul wind blowing, carrying a heavy stench of blood and malevolent energy.

It spoke in a human voice, hoarse and with a metallic quality, full of sarcasm and hatred.

"Two more suicide missions? Judging by their attire, they're cultivators? Looks like I'll get something decent to eat tonight!"

Ning Chen gripped the sword hilt and said in a deep voice.

"You monster, how dare you slaughter an entire village! Today is the day you die!"

"Oh!"

The tiger demon wore a mocking expression, grinning as it opened its blood-red maw, revealing its gleaming white fangs.

"It's just a matter of the strong preying on the weak. When you humans slaughter animals, skinning them and removing their bones, do you ever talk about benevolence or morality?"

Before the words were even finished, Sun Wukong could no longer contain himself. He couldn't stand these convoluted arguments, and the monkey glared at him with his golden eyes and shouted angrily.

"Hey! You've taken a life, and you still dare to argue? Take this!"

Without a word, the monkey shot out like lightning, swinging his bronze cudgel in a wide arc, smashing it down on the tiger demon with the force of splitting mountains and shattering rocks!

This strike was devoid of any fancy moves, yet it was incredibly powerful and fast, creating a deafening boom as the staff passed by.

The tiger demon's crimson pupils contracted slightly, clearly not expecting the monkey's speed and strength to be so terrifying.

There's a saying that goes, "When the tiger is away, the monkey is king!"

Monkeys are his food too, so when did it become a monkey's turn to attack him?

What a tiger demon! He remained calm in the face of danger, and his two giant black iron claws, as hard as metal, crossed and fiercely raised upwards!

clang!

The deafening clang of metal clashing reverberated through the night sky, sparks flying everywhere!

Sun Wukong's seemingly inevitable strike was actually blocked by the tiger demon!

Where the bronze rod collided with the black iron claw, a visible shockwave spread out, blowing away all the rubble and dust from the surrounding ruins.

The tiger demon's body trembled violently, and the bluestone ground beneath its feet cracked and sank half a foot, but it had indeed blocked the attack!

"You are also a demon, why are you helping a human?"

The tiger demon did not fight back; instead, it tried to persuade Sun Wukong.

"Enough with the nonsense! The others are one thing, but this is my brother, and today I will take your life!"

Sun Wukong had no intention of talking to him. His fighting spirit intensified, and he drew his staff to strike again. The staff's shadow poured down like a storm.

These days, the monkey has already mastered the staff techniques that Ning Chen taught him, and can use all kinds of moves at will, making the tiger demon tired of defending!

The tiger demon roared repeatedly, its pair of black iron claws grabbing, slapping, parrying, and blocking, actually fighting Sun Wukong to a standstill!

The claws were fierce, and when they occasionally collided with the copper rod, they produced a deafening roar.

It moves with lightning speed, possesses immense strength, and has thick skin and flesh, making it difficult to fundamentally damage with ordinary attacks.

The monkey was protected by the Great Perfection Golden Bell Shield, and when the tiger demon's claws scratched at him, they made a metallic scraping sound.

A monkey and a tiger, for a short time, neither can defeat the other.

The shadows of sticks and claws intertwined, and the force of the blows was so great that sand and stones flew everywhere.

Ning Chen watched the battle intently from the sidelines, secretly alarmed.

This tiger demon was indeed quite skilled, especially its claws, which were incredibly hard, able to withstand the force of Wukong's bronze staff without being damaged.

Its demonic power was surging and its malevolent aura was intense, making it no ordinary demon that had just taken human form.

Seeing that the battle was going nowhere and that he was being suppressed by Sun Wukong's exquisite staff skills, with dozens of blows to his body, the tiger demon's eyes grew increasingly anxious.

It feinted with its claw, leaped back several feet, and roared to the sky!

"Help me quickly!"

From the depths of the mountains and forests came a roar, and the village trembled violently. In a few breaths, a huge, dark beast rushed out.

The giant beast arrived on the battlefield, stood upright, and slammed down with both paws, causing the earth to shake and dust to fly. It was a bear demon!

The two demons gathered together, their power unmatched for a time, and the tiger demon roared fiercely.

"You can have this monkey. I'll deal with those humans over there first, then I'll come help you!"