Chapter 220

[You gently close your eyes for the old master and step onto the steps leading to the underground...]

[The passage is narrow and long, but it is not full of dust. It seems that someone is cleaning it from time to time. 】

[The light of candles is erected on both sides of the corridor. You recognize the style of the wax torch. It is the "same wax" that became popular in the city last year. Not only is it extremely bright, it also lasts for a long time, but it is expensive. You also have two in your gym. 】

[You walked for a while before reaching the end of the steps. 】

[Golden light appears in front of your eyes...]

[The huge arched barrier occupies the entire underground space. It is not colorless and invisible like ordinary barriers. Instead, the entire body displays a light golden radiance, and dense blood-red mantras flow and flicker on the surface of the barrier. 】

[There are no pillars to support the underground space, and the indestructible arched barrier supports the space here. 】

[While you are still at the top of the stairs, you feel a huge resistance, like looking up at the top of a mountain tens of feet high, and the fear of being suppressed by endless power arises spontaneously. 】

[You know in your heart that this is ‘Guarding the Absolute Realm of the Ten Directions’! 】

[Looking through the huge pale golden barrier, there lies a sleeping figure. 】

[Compared to the extremely large barrier, the tiny figure is like an ant, but you know that no matter how powerful the barrier is, it is only to suppress that figure. 】

[You squint your eyes and see that the man is red all over, with disheveled hair. Take a closer look at his face. He has a ferocious expression in his sleep, and his huge nose is particularly eye-catching. 】

[It murmured viciously and turned over, revealing the black wings growing on its back...]

[You discovered the ‘tracing-backed Karastengu’! 】

"Traceable? In other words, this 'Karasu Tengu' is actually a monster from the same camp?"

Lin Xun was on full alert and did not take it lightly just because he was in the same camp.

Just like in the previous chapter, after he joined the oath of the 'Almighty True Knowledge', he also had to fight against the 'knowledge-seeking' monster.

[You take out the 'fine copper sand mallet' and shake it gently...]

[‘Battle Angel—Valkyrie’ walks from the void. 】

[She comes to you carrying a dazzling long bow and wearing armor shaped like bird feathers and flying wings. 】

[The Valkyrie suddenly looked at the figure lying in the barrier, and drew out the long bow and arrows from her back, looking ready. 】

"It seems that this BOSS is quite strong."

Lin Xun thought for a moment and decided to try it with the dragon body first.

Although the dragon man's overall strength is not as good as that of the Master and the Giant when he is not transformed, this body has a special identity and may be able to trigger some special events.

[You are possessed by the body of the ‘original hermit seeking knowledge’! 】

[You hold the ‘Token of the Absolute Realm’ and can enter the ‘Absolute Realm Guarding the Ten Directions’ without any hindrance! 】

[You feel that you have passed through a layer of water curtain, and then you and the Valkyrie cross the barrier and set foot on the land of the underground space. 】

[The figure in the distance is still lying down and sleeping soundly, making ferocious screams from time to time in his sleep. 】

[Are you going to use the ‘Token of the Absolute Realm’ to unlock the barrier seal, or are you going to step forward and awaken the Karasutengu? 】

"It's still unclear whether they are friends or foes. Let's choose the latter first."

To be on the safe side, Lin Xun put the 'Abyss Lantern' on the Valkyrie and went to explore the way ahead.

If Karasutengu turns his back on himself and is no longer a human being, he will attack the Valkyrie first...

[You hold two chain blades and step forward slowly...]

[The 'Original Karasu Tengu' snores like thunder, when you are about to arrive in front of it...]

[The snoring is interrupted, and the red figure suddenly sits up, staring straight at you with a pair of strange eyes. 】

[When he saw your appearance clearly, Wu Tengu's eyes widened and he exclaimed in disbelief, Descendant of the Dragon God! 】

[It rolls and crawls up to you, kneels down and kowtows. 】

[When it sees the token in your hand, it will be overjoyed and tell you...]

[It was originally a carefree little monster whose heart was devoted to the Dragon God. 】

[Because I don’t want to participate in the disputes in the world, I live alone in the mountains, far away from human cities. 】

[Unexpectedly one day, a woman walked into the forest to collect herbs... and a bad relationship began. 】

[The Karasu Tengu was deeply attracted to the woman and fell in love. Later he learned that the woman was a bloodline of the Otaki family, a prominent family in the city. 】

[In order to stay with the woman forever, Wu Tengu agreed to secretly work for the 'Otaki family' for ten years. 】

[In ten years, it changed from a little monster who was ignorant of the world to a demon with hands stained with blood. 】

[But ten years later, on the wedding night with the woman, the 'Otaki family' not only failed to fulfill their promise, but instead invited a powerful onmyoji to suppress it while it was drunk and unconscious. 】

[Only in the barrier did it realize that the person who proposed to suppress it was none other than its most beloved woman...]

[When Wu Tengu said this, tears flowed down his face. It begged you to unlock the barrier seal. 】

[It wants to take revenge, kill all the blood of the 'Otaki family', and eliminate the 'Otaki family' from the world. 】

[The Wutengu kneels in front of you and refuses to get up for a long time...]

[Do you want to unlock the barrier seal? 】

"Hey...why do I feel something is wrong?"

Lin Xun didn't press the 'Yes' option for a long time.

Wu Tengu told him an extremely bloody story, in which Lin Xun couldn't find any loopholes.

The Otaki family are all believers in the 'Canggu Tenyan', so it is reasonable to treat them as pawns after using them.

However, Lin Xun always felt that something was wrong.

[Seeing your delay in responding, Wu Tengu raised his head, his eyes filled with tears. 】

[You frowned and asked the Otaki family why they didn't remove it directly, but suppressed it and left hidden dangers. 】

[The Wu Tengu was a little embarrassed when he heard this, and he hesitated. It took him a long time to reveal the truth...]

[It turns out that the woman it loves is the apprentice of the Onmyoji. During the years of suppression, women would secretly come to visit it in the barrier. 】

[It originally wanted to kill the woman, but it couldn't bear it, so it agreed to help her practice the secret of yin and yang. 】

[The yin and yang secret technique is extremely evil. Every time after double cultivation, a small part of the power in the body will be absorbed. 】

[At first, the Wutengu didn’t notice it, but over the years, when it found out, it was no longer a match for the woman...]

[Now the woman has long been turned into a handful of loess, and no one cares about her being suppressed here. 】

[Katsutengu said this with regret on his face. 】

[It begs you again to unlock the seal. Do you agree? 】

"It turns out that Wutengu is a licking dog..."

Lin Xun's face was full of black lines, and he pressed the option in his hand.

It is not an option to agree to unlock the seal, but an option to switch bodies and launch an attack.

[You hold the blade and slash towards the kneeling figure in front of you! 】

[The Valkyrie retracted the 'Lamp of the Abyss', pulled out a thick 'Arrow to Defeat the Evil Dragon' from her back, placed it on the bowstring, and softly sang a complex melody...]

[There is no daylight in the underground space, but the dazzling golden sunlight continues to gather on the long bow...]

[The 'Original Karasu Tengu' stretched out its claws to block your sharp blow. It did not raise its head, and its red body gradually exuded an extremely terrifying aura...]

[It lowered its head and asked in a hoarse voice how did you discover the abnormality? 】

[You quickly backed away while explaining the delay. 】

[The woman has passed away long ago, but she did not remove it before she died. Although there is something strange in it, it can be dealt with. 】

[But to say that after the woman passed away, it was suppressed underground and no one cared about it, and was forgotten by the 'Otaki family' is an obvious lie. 】

[Since it still has something to hide from you, you should give it a try. If it really respects the identity of the 'descendant of the Dragon God', it will not fall out over this...]

Lin Xun opened the inventory and took the opportunity to use the special props given by his old family master.

[You take out a black crow feather as long as your forearm...]

[The feather spontaneously combusts without fire and burns to ashes, but the bloody spell on it rushes towards the red figure. 】

[You used the ‘Demon-Suppressing Crow Feather Talisman’ to weaken the strength of the ‘Katsutengu’! 】

[The 'Original Karasu Tengu' chuckled a few times, and the louder the laughter became, the louder it became. In the blink of an eye, its crazy laughter echoed throughout the huge barrier. 】

[The hoarse voice of Wu Tengu is full of hysteria. Do you think you can defeat it with the Onmyoji's talisman? 】

[Originally, because you lifted the seal for it, it can still save your life after taking away your Dragon God bloodline. 】

[But now...it can only kill you and get the key to unlock the seal from your body. 】

[Don’t worry, you are not alone on the road to death. There are countless descendants of the ‘Otaki family’ who will be buried with you! 】

[After saying this, Wu Tengu suddenly grew in size. In an instant, the terrifying and ferocious figure reached the highest point of the arched barrier. If it were not suppressed by the barrier, its figure could continue to grow. 】

[A deafening roar resounds through the barrier. You can see its true form as a monster before you die, and you will die without regrets! 】

[A suit of military commander's armor appears on the huge body of Karastengu. There is a curved Odachi sword at the waist, and high wooden geta are on the feet. 】

[It pulls out the giant sword from its waist, lowers its body and strikes you with the sword! 】

[The power of this sword is as terrifying as the creation of the world, and the strong wind pressure makes you almost unable to open your eyes. 】

[You are possessed by the body of the ‘fallen earth giant’! 】

[Your figure suddenly increased in size, turning into a ferocious giant in the blink of an eye, comparable in size to the 'Katsutengu'! 】

[You wave the ‘Ancient Dragon Teeth Giant Stick’ and fight back against the incoming sword light! 】

[You open two different colored eyes...]

[Special skill ‘Weakness Insight’ is activated! 】

[The special skill ‘Flowing Fire Burning Eyes’ is activated! 】

[The ferocious giant stick ignited with red 'eternal flames', and the monstrous flames swept away all the ants who dared to despise your dignity. 】

[You keep your eyes on the enemy's weakness and fight with the giant stick in your hand! 】

[Amidst the loud noise, the entire underground space trembled faintly. If it weren't for the barrier to stabilize the underground structure, it would have collapsed long ago. 】

[The sword and stick collide, and a huge force comes. You retreat and hit the barrier before you can stabilize your body. 】

[On the other hand, the Wutengu also retreats continuously. It looks at you in disbelief and is about to speak...]

[A golden light that destroyed the heaven and earth flashed! 】

[In front of this dazzling golden light, the golden light that 'guards the absolute realm in all directions' seems to have dimmed...]

[Before Wu Tengu could react, a brilliant beam of sunlight penetrated his chest! 】

[Its huge body collapsed, leaving only a bloody hole in its chest still gushing blood. 】

[‘Battle Angel—Valkyrie’ lowered her hand, and the golden sunlight above the long bow slowly dimmed. 】

"Awesome...the money spent on this legendary weapon was not wasted."

"Although the front swing of the skill is a bit longer, it is still very powerful."

Lin Xun was about to let down his guard when he suddenly realized that the underworld game did not display the words 'Your Watcher has defeated XXX'.

In other words, Wu Tengu is not dead yet!

[A hoarse laugh came, and Wu Tengu slowly stood up. The large hole in his chest was filled with green mist, and the injury was repaired in a short time. 】

[It shook its body, and the warrior's armor shattered into pieces. It slapped its feet, and the clogs under its feet turned into powder. 】

[Karasu Tengu stretched out his hands, grasped both ends of the sword, and broke the giant sword into two pieces with one force. 】

[It dropped the broken weapon, shook its head slowly and said, after so many years, it still hasn't gotten used to human fighting methods. 】

[The ‘Original Wutengu’ let out a terrifying roar, and its body changed again...]

"Damn...is this the BOSS's second form?"

Lin Xun's mind suddenly changed. With the use of the 'Demon-Suppressing Crow Feather Talisman', the BOSS's first form could be as tough as the Earth Giant.

If it were allowed to complete its transformation, it might become terrifying.

The transformation of Wu Tengu must be interrupted.

Lin Xun operated quickly in his hands.

[You are possessed by the body of the ‘President of the Knowledge-Seeking Direct Gaze Association’! 】

【You open a pink eye! 】

[Special skill ‘Happy Smoke Vision’, activated! 】

[The hands of Wu Tengu gradually turned into sharp claws, and the strange red face gradually became long and narrow...]

[The Karastengu, which was rapidly changing its form, suddenly froze, and its roar stopped abruptly. 】

[Its form stopped changing. It didn’t just stop. The limbs that had completed the change degenerated one after another and turned back into the red human form that is as tall as you. 】

[The Wu Tengu’s eyes were dull, and his body stood motionless for a long time. 】

"Haha, you're stupid, you didn't expect me to do this."

Lin Xun quickly pressed the skill, trying to kill the BOSS within the control time.

[You raise your palm, and the ‘Pre-stored Spell Ring’ shines...]

[Two spears of knowledge flashing with white light converged and formed, and instantly stabbed the sluggish Karasutengu...]

[You raise your staff and recite complex incantations...]

[On the Valkyrie's long bow, dazzling sunlight once again gathers...]

[The spear was about to pierce through the monster's huge body, and a greenish-black mist appeared on it again! 】

[It’s just that the fog was obviously much thinner this time, and it became thinner after blocking the two spears. 】

[The ‘Original Karasu Tengu’ suddenly came back to his senses and roared angrily! 】

[You are not a monster, and you are not a descendant of the Dragon God. How can you use Onmyoji's immobilization spell? ! 】

[It didn’t transform again, it just pounced on you...]

"Hey...can this monster be released from control?"

Of course, 'Happy Smoke Vision' is more than just a little bit of control time. Even with the bonus of the BOSS halo, it won't last as long as one skill.

[The Valkyrie interrupted the charge of 'Brilliant Light' and decisively shot the arrow. She turned her long bow with her wrist and disappeared...]

[A lantern made of flesh and blood appeared in his hand, and a bit of warm light attracted the attention of Wu Tengu. 】

[The Valkyrie flapped her wings and soared into the sky, holding a lantern to deal with the Karasu Tengu. 】

[The flying wing shape of 'Valkyria's Armor' brings the Valkyrie's flying speed to a new level. 】

[It’s just that the barrier covers the entire underground space, and after Wu Tengu’s body grew in size, the places where the dodges could be made in the underground space were greatly compressed. The space for the Valkyrie to dodge and move was too small, so it was unavoidable to be surrounded by dangers when dealing with it. 】

[Katsutengu opened his huge palm, but failed to catch the Valkyrie repeatedly. He couldn't help but roared angrily, and for a moment he forgot your existence. 】

【……】

【Bright starlight sweeps across! 】

[Like the burst of light at the last moment of the death of a star! 】

[The ‘Kurotengu’ let out a horrified roar, and blue-black mist appeared on his body again. 】

[However, after two uses, the mist has become very thin...]

[The ink-green mist failed to resist the sweeping starlight. 】

【You feel a little tired! 】

[After the starlight went out, the huge red body was covered with scars! 】

[‘The origin-tracing Karasu Tengu’ has been seriously injured! 】

"What's the origin of this mist? It can heal injuries, release control, and resist attacks?"

Lin Xun was a little jealous for a moment.

But now that the BOSS's 'Mist Blue Bar' has been consumed, the remaining killing process is very simple.

[You open a pink eye...]

[Katsutengu fell into a sluggish state again. 】

[You raise your staff and recite complex incantations...]

【……】

Under the direct gaze of the president's complete set of control and output skills, Wu Tengu quickly turned into a corpse.

[The spear penetrated the huge monster's eyebrows, Wu Tengu's eyes were distracted, and he fell to the ground...]

[Its body expanded rapidly, filling the underground space tightly in an instant. 】

[The giant dog demon with black crow feathers is its true body...]

[You defeated the ‘Original Karasu Tengu’, and your experience value increased significantly. 】

[The power within the body begins to boil, and the body level of the ‘President of the Knowledge-Seeking Direct Gaze Association’ increases. The current body level is: 59]

[You have obtained a ‘holy chunk of spirituality’*1]

[You have obtained the ‘Katsutengu’s canine teeth’ (material)]

[You have obtained the ‘Ancient Book of Witchcraft—Dream Awakening’ (epic+ level prop)]

[You have obtained the ‘Katsutengu’s Yokai Heart’ (rare item)]

[You obtained the ‘key to the Otaki family’s secret room’ (prop)]

[You obtained the ‘yellowing letter’ (data)]

Lin Xun breathed a sigh of relief, finally killing the BOSS.

The Wu Tengu BOSS is very powerful. Even after using props to suppress his strength, he still has such terrifying fighting power.

It was beyond his expectation.

Especially the weird fog used by the BOSS is like a bug.

Lin Xun estimated that this mist should have a lot of background, and the clues might be hidden in the items dropped by the BOSS.

In order to publish the chapter before 12 o'clock, I forgot to write the chapter title for a while. I am such a fool...