Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 294: Chapter 222: Show of Force

The alien race stood fifty or sixty meters away, their gaze challenging and filled with killing intent as they faced the crowd’s attention.

Undisguised killing intent.

The national college Glory Battle held every two years was impossible for the alien race to be unaware of, and they were also very clear about the arrival of the human race.

The three guys a few dozen meters away were obviously there to monitor.

”Get back!”

”Human trash, come and we will kill you!”

”Those white bones will be your end.”

The taunting words of the alien race came from afar.

In Lin Feng’s sight, facing their large team, these mere three aliens showed no sign of fear; instead, they were extremely arrogant, continually threatening them.

”What a bunch of gibberish! It’s terrible to hear.”

Facing the arrogant aliens, a middle-aged man let out a dissatisfied curse.

In Martial Arts University, the alien language was a compulsory course, and some basic language and writing skills must be mastered.

Not only Martial Arts University, but many high schools also have elective courses in the alien language.

But clearly, not everyone had studied the alien language, and the man was one of them.

As he cursed, he suddenly charged forward, and in this process, he entered demon possession, his body expanded, muscles spread, entering the state of demon transformation.

”Be careful of a trap!”

Someone hastily reminded him, but whether he didn’t hear or didn’t care at all, the man still charged rapidly toward the alien race. However, before he could come within five meters of the aliens, his originally fast-running body suddenly stiffened.

”Ah!”

With a sharp scream, the man’s stiff body started to tremble violently, his skin distended, forming fist-sized bulges that moved constantly, as if something was trying to burst out from within him.

This terrifying scene caused many to exclaim in shock, their eyes filled with fear.

It was truly too eerie.

With successive ’puff’ sounds, pitch-black thorns piercing with warm blood shot through the man’s body, and his gut-wrenching screams abruptly ceased.

”Damn it!”

Watching the man’s hedgehog-like miserable state, two or three people who had intended to rescue abruptly stopped in their tracks and hurriedly backed away.

Although it was anticipated there would be a battle with the exotic realm, no one expected that just upon entering the space gate, before getting a chance to react, they were given such a stunner by the alien race.

”How did he die?”

”Was it a curse?”

”Could it be a parasitic soul skill?” Many people speculated.

Despite their numbers, none managed to detect how the man was attacked, dying inexplicably in front of them.

”Everyone step back a little, don’t approach recklessly. Looking at the situation, it should be a parasitic soul skill. There’s something invisible in the air!”

A young man stepped forward, quickly entering a demon transformation state. His pitch-black eyes glowed with a faint purple light, and after a while, he spoke gravely: ”There are invisible green dots in the air, scattered around the corpse, within a five-meter diameter range.”

Speaking of this, the youth looked to his now nearby teammate, a crew-cut young man, and said: ”Jie, fire.”

Jie nodded, entered a demon transformation state, opened his mouth, and spat fiery red flames. The scorching flames formed a web, covering the surroundings of the man and igniting him as well.

In the air, continuous crackling sounds spread, as if thousands of mosquitoes were ignited, the acrid smell nauseating.

”Okay, the parasitic seeds are dead.”

The youth’s eyes glimmered with purple light as he spoke.

At this moment, looking at the burning corpse, some people’s eyes were filled with fear, some were indifferent, some were shrouded in killing intent, while others had an unusual excitement.

The alien race was very proud, breaking into a gloating laugh, and once more taunted.

”Sword control!”

Lin Feng said, as the tool Yue Mingming understood, taking down three of the ten long swords hanging on his body, holding the sword rope, and violently throwing them out. The long swords whistled, under Yun Kai’s control, shooting like lightning toward the alien race.

”This is just a small warning, next time it won’t be so gentle.” Watching the incoming flying swords, one of the alien race smirked, speaking loudly. Meanwhile, another quickly entered a demon transformation state, and before the flying swords arrived, their bodies suddenly crouched, their feet seemed to merge into the earth beneath, disappearing as though burrowing into the ground.

Watching the alien race leave unscathed, along with the corpse reduced to charred remains, the faces of the crowd were unpleasant, suppressing a blaze of fury they couldn’t vent.

”Damn bastards, better not let me catch you!”

”Those disgusting scum!”

Many cursed under their breath, venting their inner anger, while some with fearful eyes hesitated for a while, retreating back to the space gate amidst mocking gazes, choosing to give up.

These people, most not very strong, some at the peak of Fourth Grade, or just entering Fifth Grade, knew the danger, yet held onto the hope of good luck or picking up leftovers, but the ruthless reality gave them a vivid lesson.

The alien race’s deterrent strike was obviously effective, causing twenty or thirty people to directly choose to quit.

However, most people did not react with too much fear.

For many, entering the Jade Seal Spatial Gate came with the acceptance of death.

After this deterrent, the teams and adventurers appeared noticeably more cautious.

The Jade Seal Spatial Gate is indeed very dangerous, ten or even a hundred times more dangerous than space gates of the same level.

In other space gates, the regions occupied by the alien race are forbidden lands and generally, neither side would tread lightly.

But here, it’s clearly different. The alien race here is mad, extremely dangerous, and very powerful.

Just upon arrival, everyone witnessed a parasitic soul skill of the rare Purple Gold level.

This kind of soul skill releases parasitic particles that may be invisible plant seeds, entering the human body through contact or inhalation, quickly multiplying by consuming blood or flesh, leading to nearly tragic and extremely painful results for those afflicted.

Although it’s not certain what kind of soul skill it is, any parasitic soul skill is extremely rare, and without special eyes, it’s hard to detect.

Lin Feng had seriously researched such parasitic soul skills with interest.

Poison Series soul skills have always been ones Lin Feng wanted to absorb.

And this kind of parasitic soul skill is similar to Poison Series soul skills.

Imagine when a large number of bubbles explode, amidst that violent explosion and shock, the person is already in a dizzy state. If, at this moment, various parasitic seeds are released into the air, even knowing about it, it’s hard to defend against. This is simply the best soul skill to ambush someone.

Moreover, it also belongs to large-scale group attack skills, with terrifying lethality.

Parasites are one soul skill Lin Feng planned to include.

However, absorbing such a soul skill is extremely difficult.

Generally, parasitic soul skills are innate skills of plant series demon spirits, and only plant series Demon Spirit Masters may successfully absorb them.

Lin Feng’s refined Dragon Fish, hoping to absorb such a soul skill, even with Nightmare’s help, is almost impossible.

Unless he can find a non-plant-series parasitic soul skill, only then might there be a chance for successful absorption.

In the records, there are only seven non-plant-series parasitic soul skills, with only two having a water attribute, extremely rare, belonging to the series of encountering-by-chance possibilities.

”There are still three hundred people.”

Obsevring the scene, Lin Feng saw that there were still about two hundred people left after the initial withdrawal of approximately twenty or thirty participants.

Many of these two hundred people had just graduated, and some were around twenty-five years old, only slightly older than the participants.

They mostly came from all over Shanghai, but there was also a smaller number from all over the country, including Shangjing, Jiang City, and Guanglin.

There were also some middle-aged people in their thirties and forties.

Their composure in the face of death didn’t waver significantly; they were typical adventurers.

Those at this age, who had yet to break through to the Seventh Grade Realm, prove they weren’t talented, as they routinely embarked on adventures through Divine Martial Continent, indicating they were seasoned adventurers.

For those of this age group, they probably didn’t have much ambition for advancing their powers, and their purpose here was likely to make a living.

”We should cooperate; otherwise, he’ll be a warning to us all.”

This proposal received nods of agreement from many who thought it made sense.

Here, after all, is the territory of the alien race, and rashly going forward would be very dangerous. Only by becoming a true unit, can we make the alien race fearful, not daring to make a move easily!”

”Yes, these lands are, after all, different. They’re crazy, dangerous, and strong.”

Just upon arrival, everyone witnessed an enormously powerful parasitic soul skill of a high Purple Gold level.

It should be many invisible plant seeds that were released, entering the body through contact or breathing, then consumed the blood or flesh, becoming an inescapable series of vicious attacks.

Considering about the parasitic soul skill, Lin Feng had already conducted significant research, deeply intrigued by it.

Always wanted to absorb a Poison Series soul skill, and this parasitic soul skill was similar to it.

Such parasitic soul skills, if combined with his Nightmare, formed one of the deadliest large scale group attack skills for ambushes.

But, it was extremely difficult to obtain such a soul skill.

Normally, parasitic soul skills are exceedingly rare. Without special eyes, they’re hard to detect.

Absorbing such a skill — to find a non-plant series parasitic soul skill would be exceptionally rare, something only possible by chance, with water attributes being even harder to find; only two exist in records.

”We ought to cooperate and become a real team, otherwise he will just be the precedent warning.”

His suggestion was met with many nodding in agreement, finding sense in it, though some feared the idea. After some struggle, under mocking glances from others, they retreated back through the space gate, choosing to give up.

Among these people, their strength was generally weak; some were even at the Peak of the Fourth Grade, or had just entered the Fifth Grade. They knew it was dangerous, but harbored hopes of good fortune or scavenging success. Nonetheless, harsh reality taught them a compelling lesson.

The alien race’s deterrent was evidently effective and directly caused two to three dozen people to quit.

However, most people did not have too much reaction or fear.

For them, entering the Jade Seal Spatial Gate involved preparing for the possibility of death.

After this initial deterrent, the various teams and adventurers became noticeably more cautious in their demeanor.

The Jade Seal Spatial Gate is indeed perilous, tenfold or even a hundredfold more dangerous than same-level space gates.

In other space gates, regions controlled by the alien race are considered forbidden zones, and generally, they wouldn’t enter easily, just as with the aliens.

But here, it’s different. The aliens are insane, extremely dangerous, and very powerful.

Just upon arrival, everyone witnessed a parasitic soul-skill, classified at a high Purple Gold level.

This type of soul skill releases parasitic particles that may be invisible in the air, entering the body through direct contact or even breathing; consuming the blood or flesh, they become one of the most perfect tools for sneak attacks.

Additionally, they are large-scale group attack skills with terrifying efficacy.

Using this parasitic soul skill for himself was part of Lin Feng’s future plan.

However, absorbing such a soul skill is extremely difficult.

Parasitic soul skills are generally extremely rare, and they are hard to detect without special eyes.

Lin Feng, interested, had attempted to study these skills seriously.

To him, such a soul skill is similar to Poison Series soul skills.

If only he could find a non-plant-series parasitic soul skill, it might actually work for him.

However, in records, only seven non-plant-series parasitic soul skills exist; only two of which have a Water Attribute, making them extremely rare, almost impossible to come across.

”There are still three hundred people left, we should cooperate more now than ever, or he will just be a warning for others.”

His suggestion was met with nods from many in agreement, feeling it made sense, although there were still some who were scared, wavering for a bit, then retreating back to the Jade Seal Spatial Gate, choosing to give up amidst others’ mocking gazes.

These people mostly weren’t very strong, there was even a peak Fourth Grade or freshly entered Fifth Grade person among them. Although they knew the dangers, they harbored a vain hope of good luck or luck in scavenging, but they had learned a vivid lesson from the brutal reality.

The alien race’s show of force was obviously effective, directly causing twenty to thirty people to give up and retreat.

However, most of them showed little reaction or fear.

For many, stepping into the Jade Seal Spatial Gate came with the acceptance of mortality.

After this act of domination, the major teams and adventurers appeared visibly more cautious.

The Jade Seal Spatial Gate is indeed dangerous, ten or even a hundred times more dangerous than the same grade space gates.

In other space gates, areas occupied by the alien race are forbidden zones, and generally speaking, they would not intrude lightly, the same as the aliens.

But here, it is obviously different. The alien race here is crazy, very dangerous, and exceedingly powerful.

Just upon arrival, they witnessed a parasitic soul skill classified at a high Purple Gold level.

The particles released by such a skill could be invisible plant seeds, entering the human body through contact or respiration, devouring blood or flesh to thrive.

Even if someone is aware, it’s still hard to defend against, making it the best soul skill for ambush tactics.

It also belongs to the large-area group attack skills.

Parasitism was indeed one of the soul skills Lin Feng desired to incorporate into his arsenal.

Yet obtaining such a soul skill was extremely difficult.

Unless he could find a non-plant-series parasitic soul skill, it would be almost impossible to achieve, even with the Nightmare’s help.

In the records, there are only two water-attribute non-plant-series parasitic soul skills - incredibly rare, practically serendipitous to encounter.

”We should cooperate as a team; otherwise, he will just be a precedent,” someone suggested.

This suggestion found general agreement. Many nodded, finding the reasoning sound, although some harbored fears, and after some struggle and mocking gazes from others, retreated back to the space gate, opting to quit.

These people were predominantly unskilled, some even at the Peak of the Fourth Grade, or just entering the Fifth Grade. Although they were aware of the peril, they held onto hopes of luck or opportunistic gains, however, they received a vivid lesson from the harsh reality.

The alien race’s initial deterrent strikingly succeeded, leading directly to two or three dozen people opting out.

Most, however, showed little apparent fear.

For many, entering the Jade Seal Spatial Gate came with a conscious acceptance of possible death.

Following this intimidation, the teams and adventurers appeared visibly more cautious.

The Jade Seal Spatial Gate is indeed quite hazardous, ten or even a hundredfold more dangerous than gates of the same level.

In other spatial gates, areas occupied by the alien race are off-limits, and generally, neither party would easily venture within, the alien race likewise.

However, it’s clearly different here; the alien race here is maniacal, extremely perilous, and significantly formidable.

Upon arrival, everyone witnessed a high Purple Gold level parasitic soul skill.

Supposedly, the parasitic particles released by this soul skill were tiny, possibly invisible plant seeds, which entered the body through contact or breathing, thriving by consuming blood or flesh.

Even if one is aware of it, defending against it is exceptionally difficult. This is simply the perfect soul skill for ambushes.

Furthermore, it falls under the category of large-scale group attack skills, with terrifying lethality potential.

Parasites are among the soul skills Lin Feng plans to integrate.

However, absorbing such a soul skill proves extremely challenging.

Typically, parasitic skills are innate to Plant Series demon spirits, and only Demon Spirit Masters of the Plant Series are likely to successfully absorb them.

Lin Feng’s refinement of the Dragon Fish makes absorbing such a soul skill almost impossible without the Nightmare’s aid.

Unless he can find a non-Plant Series parasitic soul skill, that’s the only way an absorption might be successful.

According to records, only seven non-Plant Series parasitic soul skills exist, with only two falling under the Water Attribute, extremely rare, belonging to the realm of the nearly unachievable series.

”There are still three hundred people.”

Lin Feng observed the surrounding crowd; this preliminary had thirteen teams, each with eight people, totaling 104 people, with nearly two hundred more adventurers currently present.

Among these two hundred people, some had just graduated, some were around twenty-five years old, not much older than the contestants.

Most of these people came from Shanghai, but a small portion also came from all over the country, including Shangjing, Jiang City, and Guanglin.

In the preliminaries, anyone can participate, and the dates are fixed and public. Some people, wanting to enter the Jade Seal Spatial Gate, would travel through multiple space gates to arrive in Shanghai early.

Apart from these young men and women, there were also some middle-aged people in their thirties and forties.

These people were indifferent to death, showing little emotional fluctuation. They are typical adventurers, spending years in the Divine Martial Continent, hunting demon beasts, living on the edge, highly experienced.

At this age, having not yet broken through to the Seventh Grade Realm, proves they are not geniuses with ordinary talent. But entering the Jade Seal proves they are confident in their skills.

In Lin Feng’s view, these people should not be underestimated; some are much stronger than the team members.

There were also five or six who were obviously older, at least seventy years old. At this age, they probably have no strong desire for advancement in strength, and their purpose here is likely to earn a sum of money for a comfortable retirement.

”I think we should work together; otherwise, he’ll be an example to us all.”

At this point, a tall bald man wielding a long knife stepped out, looking at the charred man, and said loudly: ”One-on-one against the aliens, even a team of eight is very dangerous. Only by becoming a true whole can we make the alien race hesitant and not act rashly!”

”Yes, after all, this is the territory of the alien race, we are very endangered.”

Some agreed with the proposal.

In the face of this proposal, many nodded in agreement, finding it reasonable, but more people chose to watch coldly, some with a trace of a sneer on their lips.

Having an organization naturally requires a boss, and with a boss, it naturally means there will be subordinates.

Nobody wants to be the subordinate.