Chapter 67 - 67 64 Demon Monkey

67: Chapter 64 Demon Monkey 67: Chapter 64 Demon Monkey During the time Ye Xuan left and secluded himself, the development speed of the Ye family was incredibly astonishing. With the profits shared from the Life Extending Pill deal with the Spiritual Items Workshop, they could receive a substantial amount of wealth every so often, which gradually made the Ye family’s financial power much stronger. Originally, the Ye family’s clan industries were limited, such as Breeze Manor located to the south of the city, which was particularly valued by the Ye family. But now, as the influence of the Ye family expanded, their Spirit Medicine Garden had been extended to three in total, and they also owned two mines that produced various metal resources. This kind of development process naturally did not avoid covert obstructions, but now, with Ye Tianxiong, a mighty Martial Sect, at the helm, the Ye family felt much more confident. Unless the Jun family took direct action, other families’ petty schemes in secret posed no real threat. After secluding himself in the Ye family for a month, Ye Xuan volunteered to go to the Wushan Mountain Mine owned by the Ye family. On one hand, it was to deter nearby thieves that harassed the mine, and on the other hand, the wild lands of Wushan Mountain had many Demon Beasts, giving Ye Xuan the opportunity to train. Deep within Wushan Mountain. Bang Bang Bang! In the forest, a silhouette was fighting hand-to-hand with a blue Demon Wolf. Although there was a great difference in size between the two, each collision caused the blue Demon Wolf to retreat continuously, pressed into a breathless state by the human figure. “Too weak.” The figure shook his head, then suddenly raised his momentum dramatically, punching the Demon Wolf and sending it flying into a row of trees behind it. This person was Ye Xuan, who had entered Wushan Mountain for cultivation. His main purpose for coming to the mountain was to experience life-and-death struggles and to look for opportunities to breakthrough by constantly battling Demon Beasts. However, after more than twenty days in the mountains, none of the Demon Beasts he encountered were a match for him, making it difficult to undergo the effect of life-and-death training. “If there’s no progress in the next few days, I’ll have to change locations.” Ye Xuan felt somewhat disappointed; finding an equally matched opponent that could pose a real threat to him was difficult. Moreover, such people couldn’t be summoned or dismissed on a whim. At least for now, Ye Xuan had yet to find such a person. Furthermore, when it came to fight to the death, that was even less likely. Turning around, Ye Xuan leaped and soared onto the treetops like a wild goose, disappearing into the woods. The Wushan Mountain Mine, rich with a type of ore called “Dark Gold,” was a mainstream material for smithing Mortal Grade weapons and equipment. During the time Ye Xuan was stationed there, the nearby bandits did not dare make any moves, especially considering the cautionary tale of the Black Dragon Village—no one wanted to tempt fate by provoking Ye Xuan. However, upon returning to the mining camp this time, Ye Xuan found about a dozen injured men, some of them severely, clearly having gone through a fierce battle. “What happened?” Ye Xuan approached the person in charge to inquire. “Young Master Ye Xuan, our team transporting the ore today was attacked. Most were injured, but thankfully, the ore is alright; you need not worry,” the person in charge quickly replied. “People are injured, but the ore is fine? Do you know which bandits are responsible?” Ye Xuan’s gaze revealed a hint of surprise; this was certainly a strange occurrence. “Replying to Young Master, according to those who came back, it wasn’t the doing of bandits. The cause of this is a very fierce Demon Monkey—its abilities are exceptional, managing to easily thrash our men.” “Demon Monkey?” Hearing this, Ye Xuan’s face showed a trace of astonishment; however, his eyes soon brightened. The transport team of Dark Gold ore was protected by Fourth Grade martial masters from the Ye family. If it was so easily trounced, it couldn’t be just an ordinary Demon Beast. “Daring to harm my Ye family’s people, it seems I need to teach this beast a good lesson. Tell me where the Demon Monkey has been sighted; I’ll meet it myself.” Ye Xuan’s lips curled into a smirk. Wasn’t he just in need of a suitable sparring partner? The arrival of this Demon Monkey was quite timely; he just didn’t know how strong the opponent really was. Either way, he had to try in order to find out. … On the western side of the mine, Ye Xuan was riding a Two-headed Demon Tiger as he traversed the steep mountain paths. The terrain here was rougher, and the farther west he went, the more rugged it became. Gradually, even traces of human presence became rare. However, from the accounts of those who were attacked, they learned that the Demon Monkey had fled westward after attacking the mining team, so heading in this direction couldn’t be wrong. After scaling three peaks in succession and also encountering the attacks of venomous insects and rock snakes along the way, it took Ye Xuan over two hours to finally reach the summit. What entered his line of sight was a cliff, and on the other side of the cliff, shrouded in dense fog, were natural bridges made up of vines as thick as the mouth of a bowl. These densely intertwined vines connected the cliffs, forming natural bridges. After arriving at this place, Ye Xuan could also feel the rich Spiritual Energy and a faint Demon Energy. It seemed the Demon Monkey’s lair was nearby. “Demon Monkey, I know you’re around here. Your nemesis has arrived. Why don’t you come out and pay your respects?” Being highly skilled gave Ye Xuan the courage to provoke, and knowing that monkey-type Demon Beasts often understood human nature, he believed the Demon Monkey would most likely understand him, so he started by taunting it. However, after his words echoed between the cliffs a few times, there was still no movement, like a stone sinking into the sea. Ye Xuan frowned, and just as he was about to taunt again, a sudden demon wind swept through the forest behind him, and a dark shadow mixed within it struck down hard on Ye Xuan with a stick! His complexion changed, and in his haste, Ye Xuan used his arms to block the stick, but after being hit, his body was suddenly sent flying backwards! After flipping in midair, Ye Xuan retreated more than ten steps to steady himself, feeling a dull pain in his chest. He hadn’t expected the Demon Monkey to possess Divine Power! Roar! With an angry roar, the black Demon Monkey violently shattered the boulder beneath its feet. The ferocity in its blood-red eyes intensified. Wielding a club of unknown material, it smashed down at Ye Xuan again, sending a muffled sound of air bursts as it sliced through the air. “Bring it on!” Ye Xuan was not afraid of the Demon Monkey fighting, but rather he feared it would not appear and his trip would have been in vain. The stronger the Demon Monkey exhibited itself to be, the more excited he became inside. However, after witnessing the monster’s incredible strength, Ye Xuan also became fully focused. As the Demon Monkey charged forward, Ye Xuan kicked apart a nearby rock and then with hurricane-like speed, sent the pieces flying towards the Demon Monkey like hidden weapons. Sёarch* The nôvelFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Thump thump thump thump! Yet facing these lethal shards, the Demon Monkey neither dodged nor hid, its fur becoming as hard as steel needles, repelling the stones and turning any that touched it to dust upon impact. Clang! At the same time, the Star-cutting Saber on Ye Xuan’s back was unsheathed, flashing like a starlight and colliding fiercely with the club in the Demon Monkey’s hand. Clang clang clang clang! In rapid succession, the figures of man and monkey moved swiftly, and Ye Xuan’s arms became extremely numb from the brutal clashing, but the Demon Monkey showed no signs of fatigue and slammed down with another forceful blow, aiming straight for Ye Xuan’s face. Ye Xuan had no way to retreat now, with a thousand-foot cliff right behind him. But with a quick shift, he leaped backward onto a vine, dodging the heavy blow. A single strike turned the rocky ground to dust, and the Demon Monkey also leaped high, landing precisely on the same vine as Ye Xuan. “What a strong monkey, possessing not only astonishing brute strength but also a stick technique that seems to have method rather than random flailing. Truly a formidable opponent.” Watching the black-furred Demon Monkey before him, Ye Xuan’s expression also grew solemn. Although there were many openings in the previous exchange, the opponent’s aggressive momentum was fierce enough to compensate for any deficiencies in technique. The Demon Monkey didn’t leave Ye Xuan much time to think as it once again moved agilely on its feet, its speed unaffected even though its foothold was merely a vine. This time, Ye Xuan didn’t wait for the opponent to strike first. He pressed down hard with his foot, springing off the vine, and then taking advantage of that momentum, he didn’t land but instead launched a counterattack midair, swinging his saber and simultaneously, gathering Palm Force in his left hand, which surged like raging waves. Heavenly Water Palm Skill, second form—Overturning Clouds and Pouring Rain! Holding the saber in one hand and using the palm in the other, Ye Xuan exhibited an almost inconceivable ability to multitask. To others it might seem incomprehensible, but to Ye Xuan, it required no preparation as he executed the move instantly!