"Come out! Hiding is useless!" The Cat Demon smirked with a crescent-shaped cold smile. Li Yunyang was startled; he had clearly held his breath, yet this guy still managed to detect him.
He stood still, not moving. The Cat Demon, seeing that there was no movement from him, squinted and turned to walk towards Li Yunyang's direction. "Little bug, it seems you don't want to come out on your own, so this general will take the trouble to drag you out."
It seemed there was no way to hide anymore. Li Yunyang tightly gripped the Azure Dragon Sword with one hand and charged out, pointing the sword at the Cat Demon. "You stinky Cat Demon, I'm not a bug!"
"Hmm?" Where did he go? He was just in front of me a moment ago; how did he suddenly disappear? Lian Cheng Xue had previously mentioned that this Cat Demon moved extremely quickly, making it hard to catch its figure and was skilled in assassination.
Oh no, from behind, a chilling Killing Intent surged towards him. Li Yunyang quickly turned around and indeed found that this guy had somehow gotten behind him; fortunately, he noticed early.
"Oh?" The Cat Demon looked at Li Yunyang with some surprise, speaking in an appreciative tone. "Not bad, you actually managed to evade my Phantom Steps."
Li Yunyang quickly took a few steps back, staring at the strange Cat Demon in front of him, the sword tip aimed directly at its nose. Lian Cheng Xue didn't mention it, but even Qingtian must have encountered strong enemies; now it seemed like no one could afford to be lazy.
"Little cat, hurry up and make your move. I have important matters to attend to after dealing with you!" Li Yunyang arrogantly struck a pose, readying his Azure Wind Sword for battle.
"Such arrogance!" Upon hearing Li Yunyang's words and seeing his expression, the Cat Demon's face darkened immediately. Its yellow eyes fixed intently on him. "It seems you are under the Witch's command, repeatedly intruding into the Underground City. What exactly are you plotting?"
What Witch? Li Yunyang couldn't be bothered to argue with this half-human half-cat creature. He raised his sword and charged straight at it; when the Azure Dragon Sword came down, there was nothing in front of him but a single leaf fluttering in the air.
Suddenly, five streaks of white light cut through the air. A sharp pain struck from behind. Li Yunyang instinctively sensed danger, spun 180 degrees, and performed a backflip to narrowly avoid a second attack. He felt five bloody scratches on his back from the sharp claws, stained with blood.
The Cat Demon waved its sharp claws in front of him, its yellow eyes glinting. "What's wrong? Weren't you just boasting? Why can't you say anything now?"
Damn it! This bastard's speed is no joke! Sweat beaded on Li Yunyang's forehead; it seemed victory wouldn't come easily today. Qingtian, if you find that black dragon, make sure to wait for me!
After the greetings, it was time for the formal battle. The Cat Demon was already impatient, fixated on the Black Dragon Saint Lord, and struck without mercy.
Its claws were its weapons, sharp as swords. Li Yunyang found it difficult just to defend against its attacks, and although this creature appeared weak, it had immense strength. Every strike nearly knocked him off balance.
The second general under the Black Dragon was indeed formidable. Li Yunyang cursed under his breath as that creature suddenly vanished in a flash.
"Damn it, you coward! If you have the guts, come out and face me one-on-one!" Li Yunyang scanned the area, but that scoundrel Cat Demon seemed to have turned invisible. In the vast empty hall, he couldn't find a trace of it.
Suddenly, a shadow dropped from the eaves. With ten claws flashing, two new wounds appeared on Li Yunyang's back, causing blood to drip down.
Immediately, Li Yunyang fell into a passive situation. The Cat Demon's stealth technique dominated the fight; without being able to catch sight of it, he could only endure the blows.
A cold hand pierced through his abdomen, and the excruciating tearing sensation made Li Yunyang look down at the Cat Demon standing before him, wearing a victorious expression. "Oh dear, I'm sorry, but I have important matters to attend to and can't waste time with you."
Li Yunyang kicked out with one foot, striking the Cat Demon in the chest. Instantly, its claws were pulled out from his body. He clutched his abdomen as blood continued to flow out, and with a thud, he knelt on one knee.
"Hmph!" The Cat Demon brushed off the dust from its chest and looked at Li Yunyang, who could no longer stand. Coldly turning away, it prepared to leave. "I thought this would be enjoyable; turns out you're just a worthless waste of my time."
The Cat Demon glanced up at the spiral staircase and muttered, "Holy Monarch really is something else; it's so noisy here yet he still stays put!"
That bastard! Li Yunyang cursed inwardly. Using the Azure Dragon Sword to support himself, he wobbled to his feet. How dare you look down on me and call me worthless? You dead cat will see my power today.
He drew his belt tight around his bleeding wound, enduring the intense pain. Taking a deep breath, he raised the Azure Dragon Sword high. Gathering energy at his core, powerful currents began to swirl around the sword as he struck fiercely at the Cat Demon's back.
"Exorcism Essence: Azure Dragon Raging Wind Slash!" Li Yunyang successfully executed the Five-Character Formula and forcefully unleashed his sword energy. The Cat Demon didn't expect him to suddenly rise and unleash a killing move; unable to dodge in time, it took a heavy hit and was sent flying several meters away.
Li Yunyang was panting heavily. Already injured and having used the Five-Character Formula, he collapsed onto the ground with a thud. The Cat Demon lay unconscious beside him, having also been defeated. He tried to push himself forward but realized he could no longer continue; it seemed he needed to rest for a while.
In the center of the ancient castle, Li Yunyang and the Cat Demon Second General lay on the ground—one unconscious and the other severely injured. The entire situation had reached a boiling point.
Meanwhile, Gu Liu Ma had already entered the highest level of the castle and was calmly walking toward the black door. A smile played on his lips as he felt certain that what he sought was just behind that folding door.
Inside the black door, the Black Dragon sat cross-legged on the ground, his muscular body glistening. Surrounding him were numerous Dried Corpses of young girls, piled high like small mountains.
The Black Dragon was meditating when he suddenly opened his eyes slowly, gazing at the unmoving wooden door. He sensed the Killing Intent stirring outside, yet he remained still, continuing to meditate. After absorbing the essence of many girls, his previous injuries were nearly healed; this was a crucial moment.
Just as the Black Dragon prepared to rise, an alluring figure appeared before him like a ghost: "Holy Monarch, you don't need to take action yourself; let me handle it first!"
The Black Dragon turned his gaze toward her, a smile forming at the corner of his mouth: "It's No Woman. In that case, I'll let you have your fun first!"
No Woman still wore her white mask, making it impossible to discern her appearance. She nodded and immediately vanished from the Black Dragon's room.
The Black Dragon reined in his earlier impatience and resumed his quiet meditation. The palms of his hands began to glow red as the numerous essences from the young girls gradually entered his body, slowly merging with him.
Gu Liu Ma stood less than fifty meters from the black wooden door. As he took a step forward, dark masses suddenly appeared beneath his feet. He quickly stepped back and focused his gaze; it turned out to be long black hair surging up from beneath the floor, attacking him.
Gu Liu Ma spun in mid-air, easily evading the hair's assault before landing on a beam above. He scanned his surroundings and shouted, "Who is it? Show yourself!"
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