Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1918: 499: Demon Fog, Marriage!
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Myriad Demon Abyss.
Chilling yin winds roared fiercely, while eerie ghost fog blanketed the surroundings.
A gigantic black-faced demon ape, enveloped in dark vapors and radiating a terrifying, malevolent aura, was drawing in the blood essence and core origin from the enormous, decapitated body of a lizard.
As the final remnants of demonic evil qi and blood essence from the double-headed demonized lizard got fully absorbed by the soul-calling beast, its ominous shape wrapped in black mist slowly contracted and reverted to the form of a tiny, charming macaque beast, just a few inches in length.
"Burp~"
The soul-calling beast let out a burp, then glanced lazily at Lu Changsheng while clutching a beast pill nearly as big as itself, signaling its desire to nap.
Though the soul-calling beast had an innate talent for suppressing ghost demons and could advance by consuming souls, devouring ghosts, and taking in demon evil essence,
venturing into the Myriad Demon Abyss and gobbling up countless Yin Soul Essences, plus devouring most of the fourth rank demonized beast’s essence, had left it utterly full, requiring a rest to digest rapidly and thereby evolve and progress.
"Rest well."
Lu Changsheng felt delighted by this development, lifting his hand toward it to signal against sinking into a profound sleep."Chirp chirp chirp."
The soul-calling beast bobbed its head in acknowledgment, then zipped into Lu Changsheng’s sleeve, gripping the beast pill as it drifted off to sleep.
Still, in this condition, it remained in a light doze.
Should a fourth rank demonized fierce beast or a ferocious ghost king appear nearby, it would rouse and alert them.
The Five Poisons Cult Leader nearby gazed at the withered corpse of the double-headed lizard in front, then at the soul-calling beast tucked in Lu Changsheng’s sleeve, her face showing deep contemplation.
It was hard to believe that this endearing, innocent-looking tiny creature could unleash such incredible combat strength and hunger.
"Could this beast be some kind of True Spirit Level Bloodline Demon Beast?"
Ayoudo wondered silently, her eyes toward Lu Changsheng filling with even greater respect.
Each of his spirit pets, the Golden Peng Bird and the soul-calling beast, exhibited fighting prowess that outstripped typical Heavenly-Rank Bloodline Demon Beasts by a wide margin.
Even if they weren’t genuine True Spirit Level Bloodline Demon Beasts, they surely had stirred and unlocked the True Spirit Bloodline!
Upon reaching the fourth rank, their combat abilities would become overwhelmingly fearsome, dwarfing others at the same level!
"Let’s go."
Lu Changsheng paid no heed to Ayoudo’s stare, offering her a warm smile as he spoke, then reached out to tousle the locks flowing beneath her silver crown hairpin.
Despite the Five Poisons Cult Leader being centuries his senior,
her everyday manner stirred a sense of guardianship in him.
"Mm~"
Were it anyone else, this gesture would amount to outright disrespect.
Yet, the Five Poisons Cult Leader viewed Lu Changsheng’s touch as a close, affectionate move, responding with a gentle hum and no hint of resistance.
Her pristine, snow-white feet hovered three feet above the ground, gliding beside Lu Changsheng.
...
A few days passed, and Lu Changsheng along with Ayoudo probed a deep fissure.
All at once, a thick fog surged forward from the distance, looming to swallow them both.
"Wooo——"
The fog howled like wailing spirits, dark clouds pressing low, twisting into a vortex that spanned heaven and earth.
"Tihun!"
Lu Changsheng eyed the oncoming fog, resembling a dark twister poised to consume all, his face turning solemn as he gripped the Great Luo Sword Embryo and urged the soul-calling beast to rouse and engage.
This expedition with Ayoudo had proceeded so effortlessly thanks to the soul-calling beast effortlessly dealing with any yin winds, ghost fogs, spirit essences, or ghosts they met.
Without it, neither he nor Ayoudo would risk staying so long in the Myriad Demon Abyss, expending their stamina and mana just to take down a fourth rank demonized beast.
However, the soul-calling beast stirred, puffing out a pale yellow light from its nostrils that merely pushed back the black fog slightly, failing to clear it as it once could.
"Master, this seems to be the Myriad Demon Abyss’s natural disaster [Demon Fog], boundless in scope—we must flee at once."
Ayoudo observed the black fog growing more violent, as though it might erupt into a raging storm, and promptly advised Lu Changsheng to withdraw.
"Demon Fog?"
Lu Changsheng’s features tightened a bit, aware that the Myriad Demon Abyss—like most forbidden lands and perilous realms—harbored various natural disasters.
Similar to the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer or the Great Void, where besides unpredictable winds and tempests, events like spirit-shattering occurrences, celestial mists, and other hazards might arise.
No one could pinpoint the causes; the wise choice was always to steer clear.
Far from impulsive, he kept swinging the Great Luo Sword Embryo while swiftly retreating with Ayoudo and the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng.
During the escape, his sword beams cutting into the demon fog felt like clashing against a ghost king, yet the Taiyi Divine Soul and Fire Golden Eye detected no presence.
Only after a prolonged struggle did Lu Changsheng and Ayoudo break free from the demon fog zone, exhaling a heavy sigh of relief.
"It’s no surprise that only Nascent Soul Cultivators venture into the Myriad Demon Abyss—faced with such disasters, Nascent Soul Cultivators stand little chance of survival without a Secret Treasure."
Lu Changsheng drew in a steadying breath; this marked his first brush with such an unforeseen peril.
After a brief pause to recover with Ayoudo, they pressed on, hunting for signs of the [Gu God Bowl].
Beyond the recent demon fog, the Myriad Demon Abyss teemed with fourth rank demonized beasts even mightier than the double-headed demonized lizard.
Against those monsters, Lu Changsheng and Ayoudo had no choice but to evade.
Or, drawing on old tactics, one could draw their attention while the other slipped in to scout.
After all, defeating a fourth rank demonized beast demanded that neither suffer harm.
A serious wound in the Myriad Demon Abyss spelled disaster, making retreat nearly impossible.
Moments ticked by steadily.
Though the [Gu God Bowl] eluded them, their haul had grown substantial, including plenty of third rank demon cores, savage beast parts, and treasures from the Demon Path and Ghost Path at Heavenly and Earthly grades.
While Lu Changsheng found limited personal use for them, the Five Poisons Cult proved invaluable, allowing the Five Poisons Cult Leader to exchange them for resources he truly required.