Dashing Student Chapter 1424: Luring the Enemy Alone

Within Fengdu City, a significant number of the ghost clan have reawakened. They now retrace yesterday's actions, operating as if governed by a programmed routine, treading paths that have been laid out for them. The reason behind this behavior remains unclear even to them; a silent directive simply compels them to proceed.

"How peculiar, why hasn't Granny Qian delivered the essence energy yet? Without it, how can I possibly prepare the soup?" a vendor specializing in hot soup muttered with discontent. The absence of essence energy rendered the preparation of hot soup impossible.

Hot soup serves as sustenance for the ghost clan residing in Fengdu City, being absolutely vital for their continued existence, much like food is to humans – without it, they would surely perish.

During times when no living beings were available, they subsisted on a peculiar plant found at the depths of the Heavenly Cutting Abyss to concoct the hot soup, which contained a minor quantity of essence energy.

Since the subjugation of the demon clan, the ghost clan no longer needed to engage in the arduous task of harvesting plants; they merely awaited the delivery of absorbed essence energy for their soup.

In the preceding days, this particular vendor had consistently received essence energy from Granny Qian for his hot soup preparations, but this time, Granny Qian's arrival was notably delayed.

Perched upon a mountain peak at the city's edge, outside a secluded cave, a group of ghost clan members were engaged in lighthearted conversation, their laughter soon giving way to pervasive sleepiness. The ghost clan, much like humans, are a race prone to slumber.

Should they forgo their nightly rest, a pervasive listlessness would afflict them throughout the following day.

Precisely as their guard began to falter, a shadowy figure suddenly launched itself from the ground. A discernible trace of seductive red luminescence emanated from it, conveying an intense chill, and its sword qi immediately enveloped one of the unsuspecting ghost clan members!

With a swift slicing sound, the blade cut through the air. The ghost clan member, completely caught off guard, had his arm severed by a single, precise strike!

The severed arm plummeted to the ground, disintegrating into the purest form of yin energy, which was subsequently absorbed by the Demon Suppressing Sword, causing the red glow upon the blade to intensify further.

The restraining power of the Demon Suppressing Sword over the ghost clan was undeniably potent; its edge could effortlessly cleave through the ghost clan's flesh and bone with the same ease as slicing through soft tofu.

Despite their formidable physiques, which were quite comparable to those of the demon clan, in the presence of the Demon Suppressing Sword, all beings were rendered equal, granting Chen Nan a significant tactical advantage when confronting the ghost clan.

Regrettably, the existence of only a single Demon Suppressing Sword presented a limitation. If more such weapons were available to be distributed amongst the demon clan's Demon Kings, it might have been possible to completely eradicate the ghost clan within Fengdu City.

The incident unfolded with extreme rapidity. The ghost clan member, having lost an arm, remained stunned for a brief moment before erupting into a series of piercing shrieks: "Ah, my arm!"

Although the capacity to regenerate his limb using yin energy existed, the raw agony of losing an arm was undeniably acute.

The shrill cries jolted the nearby ghost clan members, rousing them abruptly. Upon opening their eyes, they beheld Chen Nan, their gazes hardening with intense anger!

"Hmm? It is you, a member of the human clan. To think you have found your way here and dared to harm my kin. You are actively courting death!"

A furious ghost clan member roared, abruptly plunging his hand into his own chest and violently extracting a wolf fang club from within.

The wolf fang club pulsed with surrounding yin energy, appearing spectral and menacing. As it descended with immense force, it emitted a disorienting, demonic sound.

Chen Nan swiftly regained his composure. With a mere flick of his consciousness, the Demon Suppressing Sword darted to his forefront, intercepting the descending wolf fang club. Nevertheless, the sheer force of the impact drove him backward.

Without a moment's hesitation, he turned and fled, pursued closely by several ghost clan members.

The injured ghost clan member continued to emit pained screams, shouting, "We must apprehend him! I intend to drain every last drop of his essence energy!"

Within the cave, the demon clan members detected the disturbance originating from outside. Uncertainty and anxiety filled the air, with one Demon King furrowing his brow: "Could it be... someone has come to our aid?"

"Impossible. Did those wretched ghost clan members not claim that only two humans had entered the city? How could the human clan possibly mount a rescue?"

"That might not necessarily be the case. Should their strength prove insufficient and they require an escape route, they might seek our assistance."

"Hmph! Who would possibly extend aid to the human clan? To do so would be an act of betrayal!"

Ao Hao's gaze was fixed coldly in the direction of the cave's opening. Although unaware of the specific events unfolding, he instinctively sensed that this moment might present their chance for liberation.

"Silence! The Great Saint Luan Kong decreed that upon our entry into the Heavenly Cutting Abyss, all previous animosities should be set aside. Do you intend to pass your hatred down to future generations?"

"Let us observe the situation. If it truly is the human clan coming to our rescue, this debt of gratitude cannot go unacknowledged!"

Despite the pronouncements of the demon clan's Great Saint, a significant number of demon clan members still harbored profound disdain. Their intense animosity towards the human clan had been forged during the fierce conflict on Dragon Fall Island.

Deep-seated hatred is not an emotion that can be easily relinquished.

Outside the cave, the wounded ghost clan member was emitting continuous curses. The severed arm was regenerating with yin energy, but suddenly, he lifted his head, sensing an intense danger looming.

Above him, a resplendent thunderbolt materialized from nowhere, hurtling downward!

Thunder and flame were known to be potent restraints against the ghost clan, instilling immediate fear and a sense of peril.

Crack!

Unable to escape the swift attack, the ghost clan member was directly struck by the thunderbolt. The immense power almost ripped his body asunder.

As the thunder faded, the demon clan member lay charred, his hair standing on end. He resembled a statue of carbon, collapsed on the ground, bearing the undeniable marks of the lightning strike.

The regenerated arm, where yin energy had been gathering, was obliterated by the lightning’s fury, severely depleting his overall yin energy.

The Divine Calculator emerged from a nearby spot, holding a compass with a triumphant grin. "Hehe, it truly takes a Daoist’s assistance to handle these ghost fiends!"

Yuan Sensen remained silent but swiftly entered the cave. Witnessing the dire condition of his fellow demon clan members, tears involuntarily streamed down his face.

"Sensen? How did you get here? We believed you were already dead!"

Yuan Sensen wiped away his tears and hurried to Ao Hao’s side to explain, "The Great Saint concealed my aura, otherwise, I would have long ago been apprehended by the ghost clan."

"But this rescue was orchestrated by the human clan, so there was little I could do."

With that, she proceeded to extract the iron nail embedded in Ao Hao’s chest.

"Indeed, all of you should offer your gratitude to the Daoist… and to my brother!" the Divine Calculator boomed from the entrance, seeking acknowledgment.

Numerous demon clan members regarded Ao Hao with questioning gazes. Despite their imprisonment, Ao Hao had never divulged Yuan Sensen’s location, and they were unaware she was still outside.

Now, Yuan Sensen had arrived to orchestrate their rescue. Perhaps Ao Hao had planned this all along; it was no wonder he had attained the position of the demon clan's Great Saint.

Sensing the bewilderment of his kin, Ao Hao offered a gentle smile and a shake of his head. "A simple, unplanned success. It proves our demon clan is not forsaken."

"However, since the humans have aided us, we should temporarily set aside our animosity. For now, we face a common adversary: the ghost clan!"