Hunting God Era

Chapter 161 Moving the Body (4k)

The next day, at 8:30 a.m.

Wearing wristbands and badges, Li Ye arrived at the military camp square. After confirming that the number of people gathered was correct, they boarded the vehicles in batches.

The Demon Realm is vast. Their current location is the frontline command post. To enter the Demon Realm for assessment, they cannot all rush in at once. Instead, they are randomly assigned to different locations regardless of their location.

They were currently riding in troop transport vehicles, with a total of fifty people in each group. Li Ye didn't know many people around him, only two or three from Jianghuai Province, and the rest were all martial artists from other provinces.

The vehicle continued to circle around the foggy area, moving away from the road until it reached the wilderness before stopping.

As soon as the vehicle stopped, everyone got out. The soldier who was driving got out, saluted them, got back into the vehicle, and drove off without looking back.

"Everyone, everyone, listen to me."

One of the martial artists rolled his eyes and said, "We don't even know what the Demon Realm is like. We can go in as a group, like a training exercise. That way, if we encounter danger, we can face it calmly with more people."

"I took the route of the Soul-Stabilizing Pass. I had also experienced the small demon realm in our area before. When you enter the demon realm, your mind is clearest, and you can take timely precautions so that nothing unexpected will happen."

These words piqued the interest of many people, who gathered around the man.

Those who are proficient in the martial arts of the Soul-Fixing Gate may not be as good at fighting as those who are proficient in other gates, but they have unique advantages when facing demons and monsters.

However, only half of the people were willing to form a group.

The rest, some of whom knew each other and had already made arrangements, formed groups of two or three and stood not far away. As for those above the Breakthrough Realm, they directly entered the mist while the martial artist was speaking.

Including Li Ye.

Inside the fog, it wasn't too difficult to see clearly, and the surrounding visibility was still guaranteed. However, outside the fog behind, it was impossible to see anything when looking back, even though Li Ye had only been inside for a short time.

"This level of contamination is higher than that of a small-scale demonic realm," Li Ye pondered.

The manifestations of pollution vary from place to place in each demon realm, and the forms of pollution also differ. However, in the realms that Li Ye encountered, those with a high degree of pollution all seemed to have varying degrees of fog, while those that had been largely cleaned up had very faint fog that was almost undetectable.

This is also one way to determine the degree of pollution.

As for the pollution it causes to people, some of it is imperceptible, while some causes mental confusion. Upon entering this demonic realm, Li Ye immediately closed his eyes, sensing the strange sensations produced by the pollution.
Normally, he wouldn't be able to sense it. The pollution in this demonic realm is quite low, and he can move around inside without any hindrance. But not being able to sense it doesn't mean he doesn't feel anything; it just means he's completely unaffected.

A short while later, he opened his eyes.

"Disturbed, panicked, tense, fearful, and worried about facing death."

This is the pollution emanating from this demonic realm.

"At this intensity, the ordinary Seven Dragons Gate would be eliminated."

Li Ye took two steps forward, opened his mouth and inhaled, and the surrounding fog thinned out considerably.

The next moment, he frowned, spat out a clump of filth, which melted and dissipated in the mist.

"It tastes bad."

The smell was a mixture of earthy, rusty odors, like the smell of earthworms unearthed from the ground.

However, this quantity is higher than the small-scale demonic realms he has encountered, and even more powerful than the nascent demonic realm in Jinze City that he first encountered.

With this level of pollution and area, he can't finish eating it all in a short time.

As for the place in front of us, it was overgrown with weeds and the ground was somewhat damp. There were no buildings in sight, only the outline of the mountains in front of us.

At first glance, however, one can still see the fleeting shadows of ancient buildings in the mist, and hear strange cries, like fighting or screams.

After walking for a while, the ground beneath Li Ye's feet changed from slightly damp soil to a slope similar to terraced fields. The soil also gradually changed from the initial hardness to a softness where one could leave a footprint with each step.

"what"

Several screams suddenly rang out from the terraced fields to the side. Li Ye glanced over and saw some scenes.

It seemed as if an old farmer was working on the terraced fields, but was shot or slashed by something, screaming and falling to the ground. But these images quickly vanished into the mist.

On the other side, he heard the sounds of running and panting. Turning his head, he saw a group of people dressed in ancient costumes running away. They kept looking back as if there were some ferocious beasts behind them. The face with indistinct features let out a series of strange cries and panting as they ran towards Li Ye. They almost brushed past him before disappearing into the mist.

Then the figures of these old farmers reappeared behind them, huddled together timidly, as if something had surrounded them, preventing them from escaping and forcing them to defend themselves passively. But they quickly disappeared into the mist.

The next second, several more old farmers appeared directly in front of Li Ye, holding hoes. Their faces, obscured by the mist, made strange noises, as if in resistance, and they waved them wildly around.

One of the old farmers even swung his hoe at Li Ye, but the hoe disappeared into the mist as soon as it reached his head.

This scene became more and more frequent, and regardless of whether Li Ye ventured deeper into the area, different afterimages flickered in all directions, constantly surrounding and manifesting around Li Ye.

Until a group of farmers to his side, also wielding hoes, as if fighting against something, swung a hoe at Li Ye.

when!
This time, the hoe materialized and struck Li Ye hard on the neck. The old farmers did not dissipate with the mist, and the hoe of the first farmer who struck was no longer illusory. It became rusty and, like a living thing, the veins on the hoe were exposed and twitching.

Li Ye didn't even fight back, just watched coldly. He lowered his head slightly and glanced at the hoe resting on his neck, and at the monster in front of him that had materialized, transformed from an illusion into a ragged, gray-white monster with no facial features, but which seemed extremely strange and ferocious.

The other phantoms wielding hoes also materialized at this moment, unleashing roars like screams, and hurling their hoes at Li Ye.

Dang Dang Dang!
The hoe came down from all directions, striking Li Ye on the head, chest, and vital areas of his abdomen, but it only made a crisp sound and didn't even tear his clothes.

"So that's how it is. Lowering people's guard, or is it a reenactment of the scene, which then transformed into a demon through some kind of alienation?"

Li Ye glanced at them and nodded slightly.

Entering the Demon Realm itself will have an impact. If you keep looking at these phantoms, whether you get used to them or become frightened by the pollution, they will become tangible and you will suffer some harm.

Those who are used to it will likely lower their guard and be hit by this blow. Judging from the force Li Ye felt and the hardness of this thing, if he hadn't specifically trained in the Vajra Gate, he would probably have been injured by the Seven Dragon Gate.

Those already shrouded in pollution and unable to withstand it in time will be further polluted by this incident, and will be completely eroded by the pollution, causing the unease and panic that Li Ye had sensed earlier.

This is beyond human control; as pollution worsens, it might do things it doesn't even want to do, such as trying to escape.
Li Ye turned his gaze to the phantoms that appeared and disappeared around him. If he tried to escape, under the influence of the pollution, he would probably end up converging on these demons and being attacked repeatedly. He didn't know what would happen to him in the end.

"A medium-sized magic domain is indeed different from a small one."

Li Ye nodded, ignoring the continued attacks of these humanoid demons. With a single gesture, he unleashed a massive burst of energy, shattering the old farmer demons into dust, which then re-entered the mist.

During the attack, Li Ye noticed that his bracelet and badge seemed to flash twice, indicating that they were scoring.

The demon-devouring power continued to operate, engulfing the mist, but it had its own principles: it would not eat humanoid forms, regardless of whether they were demons or not.

Inside the military camp.

The man with the buzz cut was looking at something that resembled a Bagua compass. Seeing strange lights flashing in several directions on it, he nodded slightly. "Some have already started making their moves."

Beside him stood the female examiner from Jiangnan Province, who also held a Bagua compass. Upon hearing this, she chuckled and said, "However, he's not quite right. He just entered the Demon Realm and was probably stunned by the phantom. Look, it's flashing red light; something bad is about to happen."

"Then go quickly."

The man with the buzz cut glanced at her. "I brought you here to do this, not for you to joke around."

"Oh dear, sir, your reasoning is too biased."

The examiner from Jiangnan Province covered his mouth and laughed, "We were invited here, so of course we'll do our job. The way you're talking makes it sound like we're not cooperating. We're all martial artists, and some of these people might even become my junior sisters in the future. We won't just stand by and watch someone die."

The man with the buzz cut didn't speak either, just stared at the Bagua compass in silence.

"One step ahead."

The woman chuckled, then turned and disappeared.

"Sect."

After she left, the man with the buzz cut fell silent again, seemingly lost in thought.

A rank-holding officer who had been waiting nearby said, "Boss."

"In the military, rank is used!"

"Master."

The officer immediately straightened up and said, "These sects have gone too far, especially in recent years. Haven't they been treated too well, making them forget their roots?"

"Don't forget your roots. They've been around for so long. We're just cooperating now. We had an agreement when they left reality thirty years ago. We're both dealing with demons, and sometimes you have to think about the bigger picture."

The man with the buzz cut said, "They came to find new disciples, which means they're just trying to take people from us. But in the Yuan Chu era, it wasn't like that. They were all human, all people of Shenzhou. As long as they could deal with the Yuan Chu, anything was acceptable."

"Besides, we're not pushovers either. No one here can defy us. Instead of worrying about their attitude, we should become stronger. A lot of people died during the cleanup, and the disinfection team hasn't recovered yet. According to the agreement, only they can act freely. If you're interested, you can switch to disinfection."

Upon hearing this, the officer pursed his lips and lowered his head, remaining silent.

“No ambition.”

The man with the buzz cut glanced at him sideways and said irritably, "Go keep an eye on the compass, control the casualties, and don't let too many people die. As for those martial arts examinees who are obviously not suitable, they've had enough time to enter the Demon Realm now, so let them withdraw, lest they really die in there. This is a place for bloodshed and sacrifice on the battlefield, not a place for some people to gild their resumes."

"Yes!"

The officer saluted, then turned and ran away.

After waiting for the person to leave, the man with the buzz cut stared at the Bagua plate for a while, then suddenly a smile appeared on his lips:

"It is indeed a bit excessive. No one has been able to control them in recent years, but it's hard to say what will happen in the future. New talents will emerge in every generation, and temporary setbacks are nothing."

For example, he knew that among the martial artists in Jianghuai Province this time, there was one who was worth paying attention to. He was said to be a member of the Xiaosha Sect who terrified martial artists. It was hard to say what would happen to him once he grew up.

A martial artist can create a situation where one person can control the world.

However, the examiner from Jianghuai Province had a bit of a disagreement with the candidate, but in his eyes, one had to follow the rules no matter what.

If we don't guard
"Trading one member of the Disinfection Sect for one member of the Salt Gang isn't impossible," the buzz-cut man said, his tone growing colder.

……

In the demonic realm.

Li Ye threw a punch, unleashing a burst of energy that shattered the illusory image of the old farmer, which had materialized again, before continuing forward.

He had already passed the terraced fields and arrived at a ridge. The phantoms around him were becoming more and more numerous. From the initial phantoms of running away and screaming, they had completely transformed into a scene of being killed, fleeing for their lives, and fighting. Occasionally, they would materialize and attack Li Ye, only to be blasted away by his punch.

This intensity is too low for him.

The changes in the afterimage were rather intriguing.

This means that something that happened some time ago has gradually become more intense.

As soon as he thought this, the surrounding phantoms vanished instantly, all the screams and escapes disappeared, leaving only mist. And beneath the ridge in front of him, a figure slowly emerged from the ground.

It is also in human form, like a twisted tree, twisting upwards from the ground and gradually stretching out.

It wore a suit of armor made of bamboo, similar in style to ancient Japan, and had a standard chonmage (upper half-length hood).

Stupid!
Like the sound of a blade being drawn from its sheath, the humanoid figure waved its hand to the side, and a rusty Japanese sword appeared in its hand, even leaving a mark in the mist.

This humanoid figure has facial features, resembling a zombie. Its facial features are hollow and without skin, and its exposed teeth are sharp like a dog's. Its body is twisted and coiled like tree roots. It holds a knife in both hands and bares its teeth and roars at Li Ye.

"Roar"

The roars came from multiple places. Li Ye looked up and saw that a large number of Japanese corpses had sprung up from the ground. Like the one in front of him, they first twisted and then unfolded, displaying Japanese swords in their hands, and gradually forming an encirclement from all directions.

Quite a few.

Normally, you should attack or flee while they are still solidifying. For someone like Li Ye who is standing still, it's basically the same as being dead.

However, the prerequisite is that those who enter the Demon Realm are not very strong.

"This is what killing Japanese devils is like."

Li Ye glanced around, chuckled, and released his hands. "Not bad at all."

There are approximately two hundred of them.

It's time to move around a bit.

(End of this chapter)