Chapter 1313 - 1310: Blood Fiend, Blood Demon

The wind filled with a heavy scent of blood swept through the woods, issuing a wailing howl.

The surrounding martial artists were all dumbstruck looking at the ground covered in mangled flesh.

"So powerful, he managed to obliterate these blood corpses and blood zombies so effortlessly!"

"Blood corpses are one thing, but all these blood zombies were martial artists from the Spiritual Rotation Realm, and their strength is formidable. Especially Teng Yunshan, who was a veteran True Yuan Realm level two martial artist in life, and after becoming a blood zombie, his strength increased by thirty percent. Even a True Yuan Realm level two martial artist like Yang Dingtian couldn’t gain an advantage against him, yet before this young man, he couldn’t resist at all. Who on earth is he..."

"Earlier, people from Dayang Mansion called him Master Luo Feng. Within our Canglang Dynasty, Luo Feng, a person with such power, there’s been only one throughout history—the first of this year’s new dragons, Luo Feng! The handsome youth beside him should be Yue Haitang, one of the top ten new dragons; as for the others, I don’t recognize them."

"The first new dragon, Luo Feng, it’s him! No wonder he’s so strong."

The crowd guessed Luo Feng’s identity, causing an uproar of shocked voices.

Clang!

Sheathing his saber, Luo Feng glanced at Yang Dingtian, his brow slightly furrowed: "Father-in-law, are you injured?"

"Just a minor injury, it’s nothing. Luckily you arrived in time, son-in-law."

Yang Dingtian patted Luo Feng’s shoulder, a smile on his face, fully aware that had Luo Feng not appeared when he did, his chances of leaving alive would have been slim.

Father-in-law!

Son-in-law!

Upon hearing Luo Feng and Yang Dingtian’s conversation, a hint of surprise flashed in Yue Haitang’s eyes as he stood nearby.

He had faintly heard rumors about Luo Feng and Yang Wanyi but always believed them to be mere gossip from the martial world, not real. Yet from Yang Dingtian’s attitude towards Luo Feng, the truth seemed otherwise.

Yang Dingtian is the father of Yang Wanyi from Linglong Hall; Luo Feng calling Yang Dingtian father-in-law must mean he and Yang Wanyi...

In an instant, multiple thoughts flashed through Yue Haitang’s mind. He wanted to inquire, but with so many people present, it wasn’t appropriate to speak up.

After the fierce battle, many people were injured. Yang Dingtian ordered a patrol nearby and commanded everyone to rest and recover on the spot.

"Luo Feng, who are these people?"

Looking at Yue Haitang and the others, Yang Dingtian inquired.

"They’re a few of my friends," Luo Feng replied, not providing much explanation, just letting it pass.

Yang Dingtian nodded, not pressing further.

Having traveled extensively in his youth, he had a keen eye. Seeing Jiang Fengfeng instantly kill Teng Yunshan with a sword strike, he could guess some of the truth from her swordsmanship. But given Luo Feng’s reluctance to discuss in detail, there must be reason.

Withdrawing his gaze, Yang Dingtian looked at Luo Feng, smiling: "I haven’t yet congratulated you on becoming the first new dragon; when Waner told me the news, I was shocked for quite some time."

Yang Dingtian was genuinely pleased, firstly at Luo Feng being an extraordinary genius, and secondly that Yang Wanyi hadn’t misjudged the person.

Luo Feng smiled without commenting, and after scanning the wounded surrounding them, he asked, "Father-in-law, what exactly happened? Why are there so many blood corpses and blood zombies at Thousand Trees Peak?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Dingtian’s smile vanished and he asked gravely: "Do you remember the incident when the Blood Poison Demonic General and Blood Saber Demon General led a million blood corpses to besiege Dayang City?"

"Mm."

Luo Feng nodded, inquiring: "Is there a connection between these two events?"

Yang Dingtian exhaled deeply, "Places rich in blood essence are prone to breeding evil entities. On that day, a million blood corpses besieged Dayang City, resulting in massive casualties and the birth of a Blood Fiend amidst the spilled blood and resentment."

"Blood Fiend!"

Yue Haitang and others were startled.

Luo Feng couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow; a Blood Fiend is a relatively advanced form among evil entities. Generally, it takes hundreds of years for a blood zombie to condense into a Blood Fiend. However, in areas saturated with blood essence, if a blood zombie absorbs sufficient blood and resentment, that time can be significantly reduced.

That day, when the Blood Poison Demonic General led a million blood corpses to besiege Dayang City, casualties far exceeded a million, transforming the outskirts of Dayang City into a hell on earth. The blood essence even altered the color of the sky and earth. In such an environment, it’s unsurprising that a Blood Fiend was born.

A Blood Fiend is equivalent to a top True Yuan Realm martial artist and has the ability to refine blood essence to control low-level blood corpses and zombies. Their combat power is astonishing, and most frightening is they no longer resemble mindless blood zombies but possess intelligence.

"Did this Blood Fiend cause the massacre of three towns?" Luo Feng asked.

Yang Dingtian nodded, "Correct. At that time, the Blood Fiend had not yet fully formed. I intended to find it and eliminate it quickly, but for the past half year, it has remained hidden. I presumed it might have left, yet now it seems—this Blood Fiend has successfully assumed its form. Such negligence..."

"What! After all, it’s not that guy, just a Blood Fiend."

Jiang Fengfeng pouted, a bit disappointed. She thought the root cause was that young Demon Eye clan member, allowing her to avenge herself, but it wasn’t.

Yang Dingtian gravely said, "Do not underestimate this Blood Fiend. By now, over a hundred Spiritual Rotation Realm martial artists have been killed, along with one True Yuan Realm level two martial artist. The Blood Fiend can devour demon beast and human essence to enhance its level. This time it massacred three townships, hundreds of thousands of people, plus so many skilled essence—its power is formidable."

Luo Feng knew Jiang Fengfeng was blunt and interrupted the two, asking: "Father-in-law, did you come to Thousand Trees Peak to eradicate this Blood Fiend? Is it still here?"

Yang Dingtian nodded, "I believe it must be here. Within a certain range, the Blood Fiend can control low-level blood corpses and zombies. The presence of so many blood corpses and zombies here should indicate its lair."

"I’ll handle this matter then."

Luo Feng replied. Now that he knew of a Blood Fiend’s presence, he couldn’t ignore it.

Otherwise, nearby cities would be threatened. Should the Blood Fiend consume enough blood and transform into a Blood Demon, it could contend with those in the Yuan Sea Realm, threatening the entire Canglang Dynasty.

"You’re still intending to go deeper?"

Yang Dingtian hesitated, a bit concerned, saying, "This Blood Fiend can refine True Yuan Realm level two martial artists into blood zombies. Its cultivation is at least level four True Yuan Realm, and being born from human resentment, it can discern hearts, exceptionally cunning. I suggest withdrawing first, contacting experts from the Golden Palace for a coordinated attack."

Luo Feng chuckled, "Don’t worry, Father-in-law; I’m now in the True Yuan Realm, level four."

"You’re in the True Yuan Realm level four... level four!"

Yang Dingtian repeated, suddenly astonished, looking at Luo Feng in surprise.

As he knew, at the New Dragon List Tournament, Luo Feng was only at level two True Yuan Realm, and that was just a month ago.

Luo Feng nodded, "Once inside, I’ll act accordingly. If it’s too perilous, I won’t take unnecessary risks."

Understanding the prolonged existence of the Blood Fiend posed a hidden danger, Yang Dingtian swiftly agreed: "Alright, do be careful. I await your good news here."

"I’ll join you, Luo Feng,"

Yue Haitang stepped forward, still having questions for Luo Feng.

"No need."

Luo Feng shook his head, then glanced around, saying: "Everyone is injured. Haitang, you and Su Zhuyun stay here to protect the others. Jiang Fengfeng, you’ll come with me."

"Alright, this Blood Fiend made me come here for nothing; it must pay the price!" Jiang Fengfeng’s lips curled into a cold smile, revealing murderous intent.

Su Zhuyun looked at Luo Feng, "No need for me to join you?"

"Jiang Fengfeng and I should suffice. Not knowing the Blood Fiend’s location, it’s best for you and Haitang to remain here for safety. Should anything unexpected happen, use the Spirit Mirror to contact me."

Luo Feng’s plan was simple—leave Yue Haitang and highly cultivated Su Zhuyun to protect Yang Dingtian and others. With his sharp perception, he and Jiang Fengfeng would go to kill the Blood Fiend. As long as the opponent’s strength didn’t exceed level six True Yuan Realm, they should manage. Even if overwhelmed, retreating should still be possible.

Understanding Luo Feng’s intentions, Su Zhuyun nodded, saying no more.

Yue Haitang said, "Luo Feng, be careful."

"Mm. Jiang Fengfeng, let’s go."

Saying their farewells, Luo Feng promptly headed towards the depths of the forest with Jiang Fengfeng.