Madam, please listen to my explanation.

Chapter 100 Protect this place for me
A flash of silver light appeared in the tunnel, and a foul stench swept over us!

Upon investigation with divine sense, it was clearly nothingness.

Before their eyes, however, lay a gaping maw, revealing a dense array of sharp fangs.

A giant beast was lying on all fours at the end of the passage.

Its back is raised like the folds of the earth's veins, and its whole body is covered with dark black scales.

Zhuang Yuning had never seen such a horrifying scene before. She was so frightened that her legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground.

No wonder those gusts of evil wind earlier carried a strong, fishy stench.
It was clearly the other person's breath!

Whoosh!
A long, scarlet tongue covered in barbs shot out from the giant mouth with such speed that it was almost invisible to the naked eye!
Halfway there, it suddenly split in two, trying to get past the man in front of it and stab him!
Zhuang Yuning did not sit idly by and wait for her death. Instead, she tried to invade the other party's sea of ​​consciousness with her divine sense, which was comparable to a deadly poison, as she always did.

However, just like before, all their divine senses, upon reaching the other party, vanished without a trace, like a mud ox sinking into the sea, unable to stir up even the slightest ripple.

Damn!

Without further hesitation, Zhuang Yuning turned and ran!

I can't be of any help, and I shouldn't be a burden to you!
Just as I took a step, an incredibly hot breath suddenly came from behind me.

For a moment, Zhuang Yuning even felt as if she were in a furnace.

'gentlemen.'

Out of concern, she looked back.

A large, phantom sun slowly rose from behind the gentleman.

The passageway, which had always been pitch black, was now brightly lit!

The aroma of charred, roasted meat rose up, and in mid-air, the incredibly long, scarlet tongue instantly lost all its moisture, falling limply to the ground and shattering into a pile of burnt pieces.

“Squeak—squeak—!”

The monster screamed and thrashed wildly at the ground with its thick legs.

By the bright firelight, Zhuang Yuning was able to see the other person's entire appearance.

Its body resembled that of a pangolin, but it was noticeably enormous.

Above its narrow head, its eerie green eyes were filled with terror.

"Divine sense is useless, huh?"

Xu Jinhuan sneered and approached the monster step by step.

Under the scorching heat of the sun, the black scales on the opponent's body had already rolled up.

"Nowadays, all sorts of weird and wonderful things dare to come to Kyoto and cause trouble."
It's a complete mess!

A look of bewilderment immediately appeared on the monster's face.
Zhuang Yuning could tell that the other party wanted to run away.

But behind it, there seemed to be something terrifying, preventing it from going any further.

Finally, it steeled itself and shut its mouth shut.

Its long, narrow head suddenly resembled a sharp awl, piercing towards its feet.

With its innate supernatural abilities, it thrived in this deep underground place.

When running at full speed, it has a speed far exceeding that of a peak sixth-rank expert.

But ultimately, it was a step too late.
A hand, like a red-hot iron, gripped its tail tightly.

The scales that they were so proud of served no purpose and were scorched and softened by the terrifying heat.

With a thought, Xu Jinhuan unleashed a surge of heat from his consciousness into his dantian, then through his meridians into the demon beast's body.

With a loud 'boom'!
The intense, yang-like heat surged through his entire body along the wound at the tail!

A raging fire suddenly burst forth from the enormous demonic body!

A moment later, black smoke rose, and the enormous pulling force from Fairy Tail dissipated completely.

Xu Jinhuan pulled hard, dragging the beast corpse, which had been burned into a puddle of mud, back into the tunnel.

The illusory image of the great sun behind them slowly disappeared, leaving only the remaining flames on the huge corpse, dispelling the surrounding darkness.

Zhuang Yuning then cautiously approached:

"Sir, are you injured?"

Xu Jinhuan stared blankly at the spot where the hairless beast had just been, then shook his head. "It's alright."

"I think I know why it's always so hot in this tunnel."

He pointed ahead, to the end of the tunnel:
"Behind this should be the core of the Kyoto Grand Formation."

And this warm aura is because we are currently within one of the countless ley lines that envelop the entire capital of Kyoto.

Almost instantly, Zhuang Yuning understood what the other party meant:
"Sir, you mean... this beast was originally a 'suicide squad'?"

Xu Jinhuan nodded.

She truly deserves to be called a talented woman; she grasps things instantly.

This hairless beast, relying on its ability to absorb the divine consciousness of others and its burrowing ability, dug all the way from Qiyun Altar to here, probably to severely damage the Kyoto Grand Array at a crucial moment!
But by then, it would be impossible for it to continue concealing its presence, and it would inevitably be discovered by the experts guarding the capital.

Calling them suicide squad members wouldn't be an exaggeration.

Unfortunately, the sacrificial ceremony on the other side had not yet begun. If it attacked the great formation at this time, it would ruin everything. That's why the two of them were able to take advantage of the situation.

To be honest, this beast is actually quite powerful. The fact that it can devour divine consciousness alone is enough to give most experts a headache.

Not to mention, that suit of scale armor, harder than refined iron, would be impossible for ordinary weapons to penetrate.

If it weren't for my own unforeseen circumstances that led me to experience the first tribulation of inner demons, I wouldn't have been able to slightly utilize the power of the great sun within my sea of ​​consciousness.

Just now, it seems the only option was to turn around and run away with Zhuang Yuning.
Thinking of this, he suddenly squatted down and began to grope the beast carcass.

A moment later, he plunged his hand into it and pulled out an oval object stained with blood.

A flash of flame appeared in his palm, burning away the filth on it. With a flick of his wrist, he tossed it to the woman beside him.

"Sir, what is this?"

"Demon Core".

Xu Jinhuan said, "Most demons above the fourth rank can condense demon cores. They are of little use to me now, but they are perfect for you to absorb their power and use to open your meridians and strengthen your bones."

Zhuang Yuning was overjoyed.

"Thank you sir!"

"No need. Compared to you risking your life to save me, these material possessions are nothing."

Although there's a strange odor here, it's perfectly safe for the time being. You should stay here and slowly absorb the power from the demon core.

"Sir! It's me."

Zhuang Yuning was shocked.

She didn't care about the demon core; all she wanted was to stay by her master's side!
Xu Jinhuan looked serious:
"Didn't you say you'd do whatever I say?"

"But."

Seeing the other person's aggrieved look, he found it amusing.

I told you to seduce me all the way here.
Which cadre can withstand such a test?

"There are no buts. This place is only safe for the time being."

If the grand formation remains intact by the appointed time, someone will definitely arrive.

He placed his hands on the other person's shoulders and said solemnly:

"Hold this place for me."

Zhuang Yuning's expression softened slightly, and she nodded emphatically: "Yes!"

In any case, it's good that I haven't been abandoned by my husband again!

"I'm going out. Take care of yourself."

"If you encounter danger, there's no need to fight back. Just leave through the passage I left behind."

Having said that, he raised the beast's still-hard mandible above his head and leaped upwards with all his might!

I just used my divine sense to investigate and I already understand.

This place is not far from the Tian Shu Pavilion!

(End of this chapter)