C20 Knife for Mercenaries

The sky was dark, and Chen Yao had reached the outskirts of the Vast Expanse Forest. Standing on top of an ancient tree, Chen Yao looked out at the sky and saw rows upon rows of towering trees, surrounded by dark masses of trees. As the wind blew, the entire sea of trees shook, and howls of demon beasts could be heard from time to time in the forest.

There were many common demonic beasts living in the vast forest — the iron-backed tiger, the Netherworld Wolf, and the Soaring Python.

Chen Yao did not want to encounter the scene of being surrounded by a large group of Nether Wolves. Right now, he was still a little too weak, so he should carefully find a demon beast that had a similar cultivation base to him and slowly cultivate.

Finally, an hour later, Chen Yao, who was moving carefully in the outer regions of the Vast Expanse Forest, found a solitary Soaring Python.

The Monstrous Beast was different from a person. It was born with a strong body, had exceptional talent, and it had special skills. For example, the Soaring Sky Python itself had the ability to fly in the air and it could not be careless.

The corpse was a very good example. The cultivation of the eighth level of the Qi realm was a level higher than that of Flying Heaven and the python. However, they still died in the hands of the Flying Heaven Python.

Judging from that person's clothing, it should be a mercenary, although the big sects prohibited disciples below the Spirit realm from entering the Vast Expanse Forest, but these mercenaries were different. They all relied on hunting demon beasts, using their guts and flesh to exchange for living materials, so they usually went into the Vast Expanse Forest in groups to hunt.

Swoosh.

Chen Yao, who was in deep thought, suddenly felt a chilly wind sweeping towards his face. Subconsciously, he crossed his arms in front of his chest to protect it.

"Bam."

Chen Yao felt as though something hard had ruthlessly slammed into his arms. Then, his entire body was sent flying backward. It took him a series of three huge ancient trees before he finally fell to the ground.

He had never imagined that just a moment of absent-mindedness would cause him to suffer such a huge loss. Indeed, every single step in the Vast Expanse Forest was filled with killing intent.

Chen Yao hurriedly stood up and pulled out the long sword in his hand to protect himself.

As for the Flying Python, it was glaring at him like a tiger.

Chen Yao thought to himself, this demon beast is really powerful. I was just distracted a moment ago, and was unable to control my own aura well enough, and was discovered by him. Furthermore, I suffered from its internal injuries, so I have to be careful.

The Flying Python used its strange pair of triangular eyes to size up Chen Yao. It continuously spat out the black snake shape from its mouth. From the looks of it, the snake was highly toxic.

Swoosh.

The Flying Python suddenly spat out a stream of energy. Its speed was extremely fast. It was like a sharp arrow that flew over at an extremely fast speed.

Chen Yao understood that this hidden strength was definitely enormous and he did not dare to be careless. He also thought in his heart that this was a good opportunity for him to practice a few exquisite sword techniques of the Myriad Sword Technique.

"Unbreakable Sword Shield."

As Chen Yao waved the treasured sword in his hand, he executed the Universal Sword Art. In front of him, one illusory sword shield after another was formed. These sword shields encircled Chen Yao and continuously revolved around him. It was actually a small sized defensive sword formation.

This was Chen Yao's first time using such a sword skill. He himself was surprised. Even though he could train a defensive qi barrier when he reached the Genuine Force, the defensive power was still too far from this sword skill.

"Ding."

When the poisonous energy released from the Flying Python's mouth came into contact with the sword shield, it immediately dissipated. The defensive power of the sword shield was indeed formidable. Chen Yao silently thought to himself, the defensive power of the Unbreakable Sword Shield should be at least equivalent to a Superior Grade Human Ranked Spirit Weapon.

Seeing the energy dissipating, the Flying Python was enraged. It once again swept its huge and hard tail at Chen Yao.

"Bam."

The serpent's tail swept on the sword shield, causing it to tremble; it seemed like it was about to break.

Indeed, this demonic beast's physical body was extremely strong. If he were to use the Unbreakable Sword Shield now, he would only be able to withstand three of the Flying Python's powerful attacks.

"Then let's fight."

Chen Yao withdrew his sword and shield. Grasping his treasured sword, he rushed towards the Soaring Python.

"Thrust."

Chen Yao's treasured sword stabbed into the Flying Python's body. However, he never expected that it would actually leave a relatively deep sword mark on the body of the Flying Python.

The tyrannical strength of a demonic beast far exceeded Chen Yao's expectations.

In the next moment, the Winged Python actually leapt into the air, spiraling in the air and spitting poison gas at Chen Yao.

This was the Flying Python's innate skill, Soaring Sky. Although it was a snake and had not cultivated to a True Dragon, because it had a trace of the divine dragon's bloodline, it also had the ability to wingless fly.

According to legend, in the Great War of Gods and Demons, the Monster race stood on the side of the Demons. These Monster race members had obtained the cultivation methods of the Demons, which made them extremely tyrannical and possessed the ability to move mountains and overturn the seas.

Until the Great War of Gods and Demons, which ended with the victory of the Celestials, the demon race was also isolated in the ninth level of the Dragon Cave, forming the current situation.

These demon beasts were also intelligent.

Clearly, this Soaring Sky Python was using its advantage to suppress Chen Yao.

A cultivator of the Qi Wu level still didn't have the ability to fly through the air. This way, it would be able to launch an air-to-ground attack against Chen Yao.

But sadly, his calculations went wrong because the enemy he faced was Chen Yao who cultivated the Myriad Sword Technique, not an ordinary cultivator.

"Wind Riding Sword."

Chen Yao flicked his wrist and once again displayed his sword skill. A flying sword made of spirit energy appeared under his feet. He looked very much like a direct disciple of the Sword Sect who could train to the Flying Sword Technique.

Swoosh.

With a speed that was difficult to see with the naked eye, Chen Yao soared through the air and arrived beside the giant python.

It could be seen from the python's eyes that there was a trace of surprise and even fear. However, his physical body was strong, so how could the weak human in front of him be able to break through its defense?

"Swift Lightning Slash."

But soon, its last bit of confidence was shattered.

The speed of Chen Yao's Wind Riding Sword was unimaginably fast. He immediately used the most violent and powerful attack, Swift Lightning Strike. All of the chaotic true essence in his body turned into thunder-attribute spiritual energy and was instilled into the treasured sword in his hand.

"Slash!"

The treasured sword in Chen Yao's hand ruthlessly slashed at the Flying Python's seven inch head.

The Flying Python wanted to escape, but it was too late.

BOOM!

The treasured sword in Chen Yao's hand accurately stood seven inches above the Flying Python's head. The immense energy suddenly exploded and the Flying Python's head was blown into ashes. Its body was also blown into a bloody mess.

A shiny, walnut-sized bead flew out from the Flying Python's head.

Chen Yao grabbed it and dropped it onto the ground.

"Whew."

Chen Yao sat on the ground, panting heavily. It was unknown if it was because he was nervous or because he had expended too much true energy, but his clothes were already soaked through and his face was covered in sweat.

Although he had killed the Soaring Python, only he was aware of the danger involved.

Although the Myriad Sword Technique was powerful, it was clear that he was not weak. It was not enough for him to use three sword skills in a row. His own true essence had already been completely used up.

If his final attack just now could not have dealt a fatal blow to the Flying Python, then he would have to wait for his death.

"Xiao Dao, go take a look. Is that Wang Shan?"

A man's voice suddenly sounded from not far away. Then, a woman wearing a black tights and an iron mask appeared in front of Chen Dazhi like a ghost.