Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 2176: Chapter 2174: The Elderly Zhong Zhi

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Zhong Zhi!

It’s a fierce beast that appeared during ancient times in the Martial Arts World!

Its body is enormous, with a human face, the body of a beast, and wings on its back. It can speak human language, is innately fierce and brutal, likes to eat humans, devouring flesh and blood, possessing the power to deter all directions and control the heavens and earth!

Dao Yu’s family discovered a Demon Beast about to undergo transformation—a descendant of this Zhong Zhi. Though it’s not a pure Zhong Zhi bloodline, it’s still incredibly powerful, something that the power of ordinary Martial Artists can’t contend with!

In such circumstances, Dao Yu’s parents dared not act rashly, only waiting on the mountain, patiently for eleven days, before this Zhong Zhi slowly stood up, just like an elder reaching the extreme of old age, moving step by step on its limbs to a small lake!

What Dao Yu’s parents didn’t expect was that after this Zhong Zhi entered the small lake, it suddenly seemed to disappear without a trace. The lake surface was unusually calm, and even with their powerful Divine Thought probing, they couldn’t perceive any hint of Zhong Zhi’s presence!

”Isn’t this Zhong Zhi about to undergo transformation? What’s it doing entering this small lake? There must be something unusual. I’ll go check it out!” Dao Yu’s father said, gazing at the extraordinarily calm lake surface.

”Be careful, I always feel something’s unusual!” Dao Yu’s mother said worriedly.

”Hmph, so what if there is something unusual? It’s just a Zhong Zhi about to undergo transformation. If it doesn’t transform soon, I’ll kill it. I’ll force its transformation!” Dao Yu’s father snorted domineeringly.

Whoosh!

Dao Yu’s father charged toward the small lake, holding a longsword. Upon reaching the lake, he immediately released his most powerful Divine Thought to investigate. Yet, whether from the sky or under the lake, there was not a trace of presence, leaving Dao Yu’s father surprised. The sky was clear, not even a bird in sight; could it be there are no fish or shrimp under the lake either? His powerful Divine Thought should have sensed some life presence, yet he couldn’t detect any. Does that mean the old Zhong Zhi disappeared silently upon entering the lake?

”This is too strange. Where exactly did that aged Zhong Zhi go?” Dao Yu’s father couldn’t help but mutter.

”Watch out!” Dao Yu’s mother suddenly shouted toward the lake.

Bang!

A loud noise followed by a series of splashing water. Dao Yu’s father was startled and immediately swung his longsword, cutting out a swath of Sword Flower, scattering the energy from the splashes. Once dispersed, the power scattered in the space, shattering parts of the Void, showcasing how powerful it was. If a person were hit, they would become a bloody hole!

Roar!

With an angry roar, the figure of Zhong Zhi emerged. Just a single roar created a powerful sonic wave, pushing Dao Yu’s father backward. If not for his own strength and the protection of the Divine Sword, he would have suffered serious injuries on the spot!

”Two foolish Humans actually hope to bathe in Divine Rain when I undergo transformation, wishful thinking!” Zhong Zhi roared angrily.

”Hmph, so you did find us, luring us here. Since you still don’t want to transform, I’ll force you to transform!” Dao Yu’s father snorted coldly.

”Hehe, you aren’t capable of that!” Zhong Zhi sneered disdainfully.

Swish!

A sword light slashed down as Dao Yu’s father decisively struck, ready to engage Zhong Zhi in battle!

Bang!

When Dao Yu’s father’s sword light slammed down onto Zhong Zhi, it shattered instantly, causing almost no harm, leaving Dao Yu’s father frowning in surprise at Zhong Zhi’s immense strength!

”For so many years, I’ve been dormant here, no one daring to intrude. Even if I’m near transformation, none dare come here. Yet you two act rashly. I’m glad to devour your blood and flesh to live a few more days!” The old Zhong Zhi said viciously.

”Devour our blood and flesh, you can live a few days longer?” Dao Yu’s father asked, frowning.

”Exactly, I’m on the verge of transformation, having exhausted every possible method without escape. Yet consuming your powerful blood and flesh can preserve my Essence, Energy, Spirit for a few more days. Isn’t that extending life?” The aged Zhong Zhi stated ferociously.

”I don’t believe you. If that were true, with your power, you’d have swept over the entire Barbaric Forbidden Land, even Earth, devouring enough blood and flesh to extend your lifespan; wouldn’t you have done so?” Dao Yu’s father asked, puzzled.

”Hahaha, at this stage, ordinary human flesh holds little use for me. Only by consuming powerful cultivator’s Spirit Blood can I extend my life. Alas, I’m unable to travel far now. Likely transforming during a journey. You two have come to my door, I must thank you!” The aged Zhong Zhi laughed heartily.

”Thank us? We’re here to bathe in the Divine Rain, to watch you die!” Dao Yu’s father said coldly.

Rustle!

The aged Zhong Zhi furrowed his brows, and with an open mouth, unleashed a waterfall-like beam of light directly slashing towards Dao Yu’s father. Dao Yu’s father was momentarily stunned, wielding the Divine Sword to defend himself, but regrettably, he was knocked away on the spot. The power of the beam surged towards Dao Yu’s father, and at the critical moment, Dao Yu’s mother swiftly swung her longsword and arrived just in time, blocking the beam and saving Dao Yu’s father!

”Let’s leave!” Dao Yu’s mother said worriedly.

”No, at this point, if we leave, there’s no possibility to bathe in the Divine Rain. This is our only chance, we must extinguish it here!” Dao Yu’s father shook his head and said.

”But... if we don’t consider ourselves, we must think of our child. This Zhong Zhi is too powerful, we’re not its match, we can’t let our unborn child die here!” Dao Yu’s mother said with extreme concern.

”We cannot leave, only the courageous can bathe in the Divine Rain. Even if we perish here, we must bathe in the Divine Rain!” Dao Yu’s father said firmly.

Rustle!

Rustle!

Rustle!

Rustle!

While Dao Yu’s parents were arguing, four water pillars surged from the small lake, immediately engulfing the surroundings, and powerful runes connected them together, forming a massive water barrier that enclosed Dao Yu’s parents within!

”It’s a formation, break through!” Dao Yu’s mother was the first to act, swinging sword light to attack!

Unfortunately, when Dao Yu’s mother’s sword light fell upon the water barrier, it was unable to shake it. The densely packed runes swiftly shattered the Sword Qi, rendering it powerless against the water barrier—how could it be broken?

”None of you can escape. The blood offering you’ve delivered, I will savor well. Prepare to become sustenance!” The aged Zhong Zhi remained ruthless, shaking its wings and flying into the air, shouting!

Dao Yu’s parents exchanged a glance and nodded. They understood that at this moment, they had no choice but to fight. If they prevailed, living through this ordeal, regardless of whether they bathe in the Divine Rain, they would survive. If defeated, not only they, but their unborn child would die too!

Boom!

Boom!

The front claws of Zhong Zhi transformed into palm-like hands, thrusting towards Dao Yu’s parents with immense speed, so fast that Dao Yu’s parents barely had time to react, only able to wield their longswords to defend.

Indeed, although Dao Yu’s parents were outstanding members of their clan, considered young elites throughout the Northern State Territory with impressive cultivation and strong combat prowess, Zhong Zhi was exceptionally powerful. Even in its aged state, its battle strength—even if less than before—was still beyond their capability!

Slosh!

Slosh!

Dao Yu’s parents were both knocked away, spewing fresh blood from their mouths. Dao Yu’s father grabbed Dao Yu’s mother urgently asked, ”Are you alright?”

Dao Yu’s mother instinctively checked on the unborn child, and only then reassuredly said, ”I’m fine, the child is fine. This Zhong Zhi is too powerful, even in its aged state, we’re still not its match, we’ll have to use the family Treasure.”

”Yes, I will hold it off, we are destined to bathe in this Divine Rain and our child!” Dao Yu’s father said with confidence.

Hum!

As soon as he finished speaking, a rope appeared in Dao Yu’s father’s hand, shining golden. Upon seeing the rope, the previously contemptuous aged Zhong Zhi was taken aback and frowned, saying, ”Golden Cloth Rope, I didn’t expect you still have such an item, no wonder you aim to take me down!”

”I won’t hold back, take this!” Dao Yu’s father immediately activated the Golden Cloth Rope, chanting an incantation.

Instantly, the golden rope in Dao Yu’s father’s hand transformed into a small snake-like creature, coiling towards the aged Zhong Zhi...