Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1911: 496: Slaying a Tier 4 Fierce Beast! Tihun’s Transformation! (part 2)

By means of his Taiyi Divine Soul and Fire Golden Eyes, Lu Changsheng detected the dark fog enveloping the Tihun Beast's body, enabling it to purge ghost energy along with demonic qi.

Furthermore, every strike it launched gained additional strength specifically versus these corrupted creatures, and the force it exerted on the Two-headed Lizard could even exceed the might of the Third Rank Top Level Demon King known as the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng.

"This remains merely effective against the demonized beasts; should it confront genuine Demonic Path cultivators or Fourth Rank Ghost Kings, the Tihun Beast's fighting prowess could elevate yet further."

By watching the scene unfolding in front of him, Lu Changsheng formed a broad grasp of the Tihun Beast's abilities.

Should the creature advance to Third Rank Top Level, it could genuinely overpower a Fourth Rank Ghost King!

Without dwelling on it further, Lu Changsheng pressed on as the Tihun Beast alleviated the forward pressure; the Daluo Sword Light from his grip kept slicing forth relentlessly, severing chunks of scales from the Demonized Two-headed Lizard and sending sprays of demon blood flying.

Though this Demonized Lizard possessed no spiritual awareness, it instinctively felt the grave peril and yearned to resist before escaping.

Yet, under the direct onslaught from Lu Changsheng and the Tihun Beast, combined with the blocking and containment by Ayoudo and the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, escape proved utterly impossible for it.

"Stop its retaliation!"

Noticing the battered and ever more desperate Two-headed Lizard ahead, Lu Changsheng issued a vigilant warning.

His extensive background from the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, including pursuits of Demon Kings across the Great Dream Marsh, granted him vast know-how in such encounters.

He knew well that Demon Kings at this juncture, regardless, often unleashed a desperate final assault as death loomed.

A beast of Fourth Rank like this one, even if unable to slay any among them, could still inflict serious harm during its dying frenzy.

Since Lu Changsheng and Ayoudo planned to delve deeper into the Abyss of Myriad Demons, they had no desire to suffer wounds from this Demonized Two-headed Lizard.

"Fear not, my Lord."

Thanks to the head-on barrage from Lu Changsheng and the Tihun Beast, Ayoudo battled comfortably; his innate Spiritual Treasure, the [Five Poison Banner], billowed fiercely while a haze of five poisons filled the surroundings.

Gripping a treasure shaped like a whip, he whipped it out repeatedly, hindering and curbing the Two-headed Lizard's movements.

"Roar!"

After roughly half an incense stick's time, the Demonized Two-headed Lizard, its eyes blazing red with madness, tried for a comeback yet found no opportunity, so it gave up fighting back entirely, igniting its innate abilities fully as poisonous vapors cloaked its form, attempting to harden into stone.

Lu Changsheng recognized this as akin to the cocoon-forming divine ability of the Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch.

Should it finish the petrification along with the Nirvana Seal, its defenses would surge dramatically, rendering it tough to eliminate quickly and demanding extra qi-blood magical force.

Within the Myriad Demon Abyss, saturated with demonic qi, evil qi, ghost energy, and foul energies yet scarce in spiritual energy, replenishing mana or endurance relied solely on pills and Spirit Stones—a real hassle.

"Five Poisons, surge!"

As a Nascent Soul Cultivator, the Five Poisons Sect Leader stood ready; spotting the move, her slender fingers swiftly executed seals, sending the multicolored banner at her side whipping through the air.

Soon enough, the venomous evil qi and gu insects she'd earlier slipped into the Two-headed Lizard's form erupted chaotically, throwing its abilities into disarray.

Simultaneously, a fierce gleam lit Lu Changsheng's eyes, and the Da Luo Sword Embryo he wielded cleaved straight at the lizard's almost bare, drenched-in-blood throat.

"Crack, crack, crack!!!"

Meat tore apart, skeletons cracked.

Upon witnessing that, the Tihun Beast unleashed its scarlet divine beam from the forehead with maximum intensity, targeting the neck.

"Puchi!"

One hideous, intimidating lizard head got cleanly severed, demon blood erupting like a fountain, prompting a piercing wail from the Demonized Two-headed Lizard.

"Strike it once more!"

At that sight, Lu Changsheng and the Tihun Beast capitalized on the breach, delivering another rapid sword stroke to lop off the remaining head.

Already wounded and on the brink, the Demonized Two-headed Lizard offered no defense, its second head soon hacked away.

Nevertheless, as a Fourth Rank Fierce Beast, severing both heads didn't end it right away, with the parts seeming to seek reconnection on instinct.

Lu Changsheng refused to allow that, deploying the Yin Yang Qi Grasp to securely clamp the two heads.

Shortly after, the colossal frame of the Two-headed Demonized Lizard toppled with a booming thud, its vitality fully snuffed out.

"Phew, dealing with a Fourth Rank Fierce Beast like this, brainless or not, proves incredibly tough."

Gazing upon the Demonized Two-headed Lizard's corpse in front of him, Lu Changsheng let out a deep sigh of foul breath.

Previously, destroying the Void Kun via the [Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror] had stirred no particular feelings in him.

But now, having taken down this Demonized Two-headed Lizard through his personal efforts, he deeply appreciated the challenge of felling a Fourth Rank Demon King.

Without the support setup and layered constraints, had it attempted flight, he would've struggled to halt it by himself.

"Fourth Rank Fierce Beast..."

The Five Poisons Sect Leader stared at the demonized lizard nearby, her youthful features showing mixed feelings, her gaze shifting from Lu Changsheng to the Tihun Beast.

During this fight, her input played a part, but the core effort came from Lu Changsheng and the Tihun Beast.

The united might of this man and beast was utterly fearsome.

"Ayoudo, need any parts?"

Lu Changsheng always shared loot fairly. Eyeing the prizes at hand, he addressed the Five Poisons Cult Leader directly.

While talking, he summoned a gourd into his palm, starting to draw out the blood from the Double-headed Demonized Lizard.

Admittedly, this Double-headed Lizard's blood carried pollution and demonization, worth far less than the Void Kun's Essence Blood.

Still, for a practitioner of the "Brahman Demon True Saint Technique" like him, it suited perfectly.

This explained part of his motive for pursuing Fourth Rank Demonized Beasts here.

"This Double-headed Lizard ought to possess two hearts. Should the lord find no need for them, I might employ the poison-attuned one to cultivate Gu Insects."

Ayoudo responded modestly, showing neither eagerness to decline nor undue avarice.

"Very well."

With a nod, Lu Changsheng set about carving up the Demonized Double-headed Lizard in front of him.

Not all the meat could be carried off, and handling it was a chore, so he permitted the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng and the Soul-calling Beast to devour it.

That said, the Nascent Soul Origin inside the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng remained partly unrefined. It nibbled a bit then halted, wary of the demonized meat tainting its own body.

The Soul-calling Beast faced no such issue, gorging itself outright on the Double-headed Lizard nearby. A shadowy fog resembling ghost energy swirled around it, pulling in the blood essence directly.

Lu Changsheng ignored that as he extracted the yellowish Beast Pill from the Double-headed Demonized Lizard, glowing with an eerie verdant hue.

Demonic energy, evil qi, and turbid forces densely coated the whole Beast Pill, potent enough to corrupt numerous demon beasts and cultivators.

The Soul-calling Beast gazed at the Beast Pill with unmistakable longing.

Typical demon beasts wouldn't dare ingest such a Beast Pill, lest it swiftly defiled them. For this one, however, it fit ideally.

"Desire it?"

Lu Changsheng arched a brow and flung the invaluable Fourth Rank Beast Pill its way without hesitation.

Throughout this venture into the Myriad Demon Abyss, the Soul-calling Beast had proven its battle strength and worth.

Thus, Lu Changsheng aimed to cultivate it diligently, propelling it toward Third Rank Top Level and even Fourth Rank swiftly!

"Roar roar roar!!!"

The Soul-calling Beast, with its dark visage, protruding tusks, and savage ferocity, emitted a thrilled guttural bellow. It snatched the Fourth Rank Beast Pill and sucked in deeply, extracting its core essence.

"Clear up the leftovers before anything else—no squandering."

Addressing the Soul-calling Beast, Lu Changsheng indicated it mustn't let too much go to waste.

Hearing those words, the Soul-calling Beast cast a wistful glance at the Beast Pill it held, then resumed drawing in the Double-headed Lizard's blood essence.

Having handed the poison-aligned heart of the Double-headed Lizard to Ayoudo, Lu Changsheng gathered key resources such as bones, sinews, eyes, and talons, swallowed a restorative pill, and departed alongside Ayoudo to locate the Demonized Double-headed Lizard's lair.

Though these demonized fierce beasts operated without spiritual intellect, they retained the innate drive of demon beasts to hoard certain Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.

"Remain here and continue devouring for now."

To the still-banqueting Soul-calling Beast, Lu Changsheng instructed, wishing it would ingest the maximum amount.

...

It didn't take long for Lu Changsheng and Ayoudo to reach the Double-headed Demonized Lizard's nest.

Darkness and depth reigned in this spot, loose stones littering the ground like some infernal lair.

"This... it's Demon Soul Grass!"

Stepping into the nest, Lu Changsheng spotted odd weeds bearing a handful of dark blades, unscented and dull, compelling him to approach for a nearer look.

This rare Spirit Grass offered advantages in soul nourishment and Soul Power amplification.

Naturally, its drawbacks stood out plainly too.

Ingesting and refining it triggered Heart Demon disturbances that impacted the mind and spirit.

Yet for Lu Changsheng, a cultivator of the "Six Desires Heart Demon Technique" with the Mount Sumeru Tree King back home, such a drawback amounted to nothing.

"While the Myriad Demon Abyss falls short on scarce Spiritual Materials, a nest belonging to a Fourth Rank Fierce Beast like this naturally harbors plenty of valuables."

So mused Lu Changsheng inwardly while harvesting the four Demon Soul Grass strains, stowing them in a Brocade Box, intending to try one upon his return to test its potency.

Afterward, he'd bolster the souls of his son Lu Lingxiao, daughter Lu Wangshu, and the rest, letting them encounter Heart Demon effects early on.

The pair pressed on with their search through the Cave Mansion, uncovering no remarkable treasures.

Still, as a Fourth Rank Fierce Beast akin to most Demon Kings, the Double-headed Demonized Lizard had amassed numerous Crystal Mines within its lair.

A good portion consisted of Fourth Rank Crystal Mines, suitable for forging Magical Treasures or building Puppets—a considerable haul.

Having scoured the nest down to its depths, Lu Changsheng and Ayoudo retraced their steps, erecting an Array Formation Restriction. They cultivated using Spirit Stones and the Spiritual Eye Spring, biding time until the Soul-calling Beast completed its feast.

At the same time, Lu Miaoge, Lu Ping’an, Lu Wangshu, Li Xingruo, and the others reached the Li Family on Great Cliff Mountain.