Chapter 283: Demon-slaying Technique

As arranged by the academy, they were split into teams of ten.

Each team was led by an Innate Perfection Martial Artist.

Yang Feng and Luo Qing were on one team. With the addition of Lu Bai, they now had eleven members.

“I will not intervene in the Tier One and Tier Two sections of this hunting ground.”

Jiang Tao walked at the very front, telling the disciples behind him, “If you run into any dangerous Demon Beasts, you must handle them yourselves. That’s the only way you’ll get any real training.”

“Don’t worry, Dean.”

Yang Feng said with a smile.

Compared to the other Martial Artists from the academy, Yang Feng certainly looked far more relaxed.

After all, his father had brought him to the Cyan Mountain Hunting Ground a few times before.

They hadn’t gone far when Yang Feng’s eyes scanned the area. Seemingly sensing something, he suddenly flashed in front of Luo Qing and yelled, “Junior Sister Luo, look out!”

The sudden shout startled everyone else.

With a flash, Yang Feng’s figure shot forward over a dozen yards. His footwork was nimble, his Body Technique swift. He abruptly drew the longsword from his waist and slashed at the ground.

Blood Qi condensed, and three bloody halos instantly bloomed on the blade!

“Three Blood Prohibition!”

“A Tier Two Top Grade Treasure Artifact!”

Several gasps of astonishment rose from the crowd.

Most of the academy disciples only wielded Tier Two Lower or Middle Grade weapons.

The longsword in Yang Feng’s hand, however, was one he had specifically borrowed from his father the previous night, hoping to use this chance to show off in front of everyone.

A flash of sword light.

Blood splattered across the ground.

Everyone looked closer and saw a large snake, as thick as a man’s arm, that Yang Feng had sliced in two with a single strike.

The two halves of its body writhed on the ground. Yang Feng stepped forward and struck again, finishing the snake off.

“Everyone, take a look. This is a Five-Step Snake.”

Yang Feng pierced the triangular snake head with the tip of his sword and jogged back. “The venom of a Five-Step Snake is incredibly potent,” he said. “They hide among dry grass and trees, making them extremely difficult to spot. If any of us had been careless enough to get bitten, even an Innate Martial Artist would have to circulate their energy for some time to expel the poison.”

“What skill, Senior Brother Yang.”

“Senior Brother Yang, you have such sharp eyes! None of us even saw it.”

“That was a close call.”

The disciples all chimed in with praise.

Many others, however, wore strange expressions. They exchanged glances but said nothing.

What Yang Feng said wasn’t wrong.

It was just that the Five-Step Snake had been over a dozen yards away. Given their path, they never would have run into it.

The Five-Step Snake had been minding its own business, not bothering anyone.

Many of the disciples saw right through Yang Feng’s intentions. But out of politeness and consideration for his family background, no one called him out on it.

The group continued onward.

One disciple couldn’t resist approaching Yang Feng and asking with a smile, “Senior Brother Yang, your respected father is a Demon Slayer Envoy in the Capital City. You must be very experienced when it comes to dealing with Demon Beasts. Why not teach us a little about the Demon-slaying Technique?”

“Haha!”

Yang Feng, looking smug, let out a loud laugh. “Junior Brother Zhu, you flatter me. I wouldn’t call it ‘experience,’ but I do have some insights. However, the Demon-slaying Technique was forged through my father and his comrades’ countless life-and-death battles, paid for with the lives of many Martial Artists. It’s not something to be shared with outsiders.”

After a brief pause, Yang Feng added, “But since we’re all from the same school, I’ll share a few things.”

“Thank you, Senior Brother Yang.”

Many of the disciples gathered closer.

“Let me put it this way. Some people are good at dealing with ghosts and evil spirits because the Evil Extermination Bureau has special Treasure Artifacts. But when you’re truly up against a Demon Beast, those Treasure Artifacts are useless.”

“Dealing with Demon Beasts relies on raw combat strength and close-quarters fighting. There’s no room for tricks or shortcuts!”

As he spoke, Yang Feng’s gaze drifted, seemingly unintentionally, toward Lu Bai.

Many of the disciples shared a knowing smile.

Yang Feng’s words were clearly pointed.

It was no secret that Lu Bai had once served in the Evil Extermination Bureau.

Lu Bai’s expression remained neutral, as if he hadn’t heard a thing. He simply followed the group, his gaze wandering about distractedly.

“Ahem!”

Yang Feng cleared his throat before continuing, “Within the Demon Race, any wild animal has the chance to cultivate and become a Demon Beast. Among Demon Beasts, there are also those who have reached the Alchemy Dao Realm. These Demon Beasts form an Inner Core.”

“Before they form an Inner Core, a Demon Beast’s strength varies.”

“For example, if creatures like rabbits or goats cultivate to Tier One or Tier Two, their power will still be limited. But if ferocious predators like lions, tigers, wolves, and leopards reach Tier One or Tier Two, their strength will increase immensely.”

The disciples nodded in understanding.

If a Demon Beast’s original form was weak, its power after cultivation would be relatively weak as well.

If its original form was powerful, its strength would naturally be greater.

Of course, once any of them stepped onto the Alchemy Dao and formed an Inner Core, their combat power would undergo a fundamental transformation, regardless of whether they were once a rabbit, a goat, a lion, or a tiger!

“A Demon Beast’s power comes down to a few things: thick hides, sharp claws, sharp fangs, and immense strength…”

Yang Feng continued, “If you want to fight such a Demon Beast one-on-one, it’s foolish for a Martial Artist to clash with it head-on. The bodies of us in the Human Race are relatively weak. We have to leverage the power of our Treasure Artifacts, Cultivation Techniques, and Martial Techniques. But there’s one more critical point…”

He paused here, deliberately building suspense.

Only after the others urged him to continue did Yang Feng, looking rather pleased with himself, slowly say, “The key is to know the specific weakness of each type of Demon Beast!”

“For example, a Wolf Demon. Do any of you junior brothers and sisters know its weakness?”

Yang Feng looked around, his tone testing them.

“The heart?”

“You should aim for the head.”

Several people chimed in.

Yang Feng just shook his head and chuckled. “A fatal blow to the heart or head would kill any Demon Beast. But if your strength is insufficient and your weapon isn’t sharp enough, you won’t be able to capitalize on the opportunity even if you get one.”

“All of you, remember this. There’s a saying about the Wolf Race: ‘a head of copper, bones of iron, but a waist of tofu.’ Even after they become Wolf Demons, their waist remains their most vulnerable area. That is a Wolf Demon’s true weakness.”

“If an opportunity presented itself and you did as you suggested—striking at the Wolf Demon’s head—not only would your weapon fail to pierce its defenses, but you would surely be killed in its counterattack!”

A chill ran down everyone’s spines.

Yang Feng said, “Fighting Demon Beasts is incredibly dangerous. Life and death are often decided in an instant. A single misjudgment will get you killed on the spot.”

“Thank you for the guidance, Senior Brother Yang.”

“I see.”

The disciples all nodded.

Yang Feng then asked, “Another example: what about a Snake Demon? Where is its weakness?”

Someone immediately blurted out, “I know this one! It’s at the seven-inch mark!”

“Heh.”

Yang Feng chuckled and shook his head. “To be precise, a Snake Demon has two weak spots: the seven-inch mark and the three-inch mark. Do any of you know the difference?”

The group shook their heads.

Yang Feng explained, “Striking a snake at the seven-inch mark means you’re hitting its heart. The three-inch mark, however, is the most fragile point on a Snake Demon’s spine. If you can get a hold of it there, the Snake Demon won’t be able to bite you no matter how much it thrashes.”

“Also, when you encounter a Snake Demon, the most important thing to guard against is its venom! Different Snake Demons have different toxins and different ways of delivering them. You have to assess each situation as it comes.”

“Senior Brother Yang is so knowledgeable.”

“We’ve learned a lot.”

The disciples clasped their hands in respect, feeling they had gained much from his talk.