A Martial Saint Among Men: From Joining a Martial Arts School

Chapter 194 Vajra

"You beast, you're asking for death!"

Just as Chu Xuan was about to make his move, a loud shout rang out.

Zhao Jingshan burst out of the room, his immense aura of perfected internal energy crashing down upon the Heart-Devouring Water Demon. The greatsword in his hand trembled violently, emitting a crimson light like molten lava.

It was a semi-spiritual weapon!

Boom!

With a single slash, the blade emitted a dense crimson light.

A blade of energy, as fierce as flames, slashed through the sky, aiming for the back of the Heart-Eating Water Demon that was still devouring its meal.

Clang!

A piercing clang of metal clashing rang out, sparks flying everywhere!

The crimson blade struck the Heart-Eating Water Demon's sticky, coarse hair, but was instead deflected, only managing to cut off a few strands.

"Eek~"

The Heart-Eating Water Demon let out a strange cry, like a baby crying.

Its head emerged from the fisherman's chest cavity, its blood-red vertical pupils fixed on Zhao Jingshan, its sinister and malevolent aura surging forth.

The next moment, it discarded the fisherman's emptied corpse and charged towards Zhao Jingshan. Its speed was incredibly fast, almost like a ghost, reaching Zhao Jingshan in the blink of an eye.

"not good!"

Zhao Jingshan's expression changed drastically as he saw a claw, entirely black with sharp spikes on both sides, slapping towards his chest, intending to disembowel him.

Zhao Jingshan quickly parried with his sword!

Ding!

A clang of metal clashing rang out.

The Heart-Eating Water Demon's claws struck Zhao Jingshan's knife, once again unleashing a burst of sparks.

Zhao Jingshan's body jolted violently, feeling an immense force, as heavy as a mountain, transmitted from the semi-spiritual weapon in his hand to his body. The semi-spiritual weapon was jolted out of his hand, and his body was thrown backward uncontrollably.

"Eek~!"

Another strange cry rang out.

The Heart-Eating Water Demon actually caught up with Zhao Jingshan, who was still in mid-air.

"It's over————"

Zhao Jingshan's heart skipped a beat.

Now suspended in mid-air, unable to find any leverage, he could only watch helplessly as the Heart-Eating Water Demon's claws reached for his chest.

"Whoosh!"

Just at this critical moment, a sharp whistling sound pierced the night sky.

A crimson arrow, trailing a long, fiery tail like a meteor, flew from the stone fortress with the force of thunder, striking precisely the claws of the Heart-Eating Water Demon.

when!

A crisp sound rang out.

The iron-feathered arrow was deflected, but it also managed to block the fatal blow.

The Heart-Eating Water Demon froze, its fierce shriek echoing across the shore.

On the rooftop of the stone village, Ma Chenglu, holding an iron-framed bow, drew his bow and nocked an arrow once more. With a surge of qi, a...

A crimson arrow shot again toward the Heart-Eating Water Demon's eye.

This time, the Heart-Eating Water Demon was prepared. With a swipe of its claws, it swatted away the incoming iron-feathered arrow.

"You beast, get out of here!"

A loud shout rang out.

With a loud shout, Zhou Huai'an moved with a speed completely disproportionate to his size, closing in on the Heart-Eating Water Demon.

He wielded a jet-black iron staff, and with one blow struck the Heart-Eating Water Demon hard in the abdomen, sending it staggering back ten feet.

At this moment, Zhao Jingshan also steadied himself, grabbed the half-spirit weapon broadsword in his hand, and joined Zhou Huai'an in attacking the Heart-Eating Water Demon from the left and right.

Both men were at the peak of their internal strength and wielded semi-spiritual weapons. Adding to this was Ma Chenglu, who was on the roof holding a semi-spiritual weapon, the Iron-Bone Bow, and occasionally firing sneak arrows. The three of them, working together, were unable to subdue the Heart-Eating Water Demon for a time.

"Eee-woo————"

Just then, the Heart-Eating Water Demon, in pain from being hit, let out an angry roar.

It stopped blocking and allowed Zhou Huai'an's black iron rod to hit its back. With a sudden slam, it sent Zhou Huai'an flying backward, and then its claws reached for Zhao Jingshan's head.

Whoosh!

Just then, Chu Xuan appeared in front of Zhao Jingshan with lightning speed.

He clenched his fist, and with the activation of his Vajra Body, his skin glowed with a layer of lustrous, jade-like pale golden glaze, and the texture of his skin revealed Vajra patterns. He then threw a punch at the Heart-Eating Water Demon's claws.

"don't want----"

Zhao Jingshan quickly reminded him loudly.

The Heart-Eating Water Demon's claws are comparable to those of a semi-spiritual weapon; to fight it head-on is simply courting death.

Unfortunately, it's too late!

Bang!

After a loud bang, a terrifying shockwave exploded at the point of impact.

Immediately afterwards, the Heart-Eating Water Demon's body flew backward uncontrollably like a cannonball, drawing an arc in the air.

"Hiss~"

Zhao Jingshan's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but gasp.

He had personally experienced the terrifying power of the Heart-Eating Water Demon, yet now, upon colliding with Chu Xuan, he was sent flying...

Is it a Heart-Eating Water Demon?

"Huh? Nothing's wrong?"

Chu Xuan looked at the Heart-Eating Water Demon, which had crashed to the ground and created a large crater, and couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

This Heart-Eating Water Demon has such terrifying defense; it actually withstood his attack without getting hurt.

"Then let's land another punch!"

In the next instant, Chu Xuan unleashed the Nine Heavenly Rocs beneath his feet, instantly closing in on the Heart-Devouring Water Demon.

His bones cracked and popped, and with the activation of his Vajra Body, golden light emanated from his body. He combined the power of the Seven Bears and Five Tigers and unleashed another punch.

Bang!

A heavy hammer blow struck the drum.

Chu Xuan's punch landed directly on the heart of the Heart-Eating Water Demon.

A large crater instantly appeared in the chest of the Heart-Eating Water Demon. Although its outer skin was not injured, its internal organs were directly shattered into minced meat, which gushed out of its mouth.

The Heart-Eating Water Demon trembled, then its blood-red eyes quickly dimmed, and its massive body crashed backward.

"Hiss—"

At this moment, the entire stone village fell into a deathly silence.

Only the night wind made the torches howl.

Zhao Jingshan, Zhou Huai'an, and the others were frozen in place, their mouths agape, unable to utter a sound.

Two punches!

With just two punches, Chu Xuan killed the Heart-Eating Water Demon, a nightmare for Shizhai!

"Manager Chu is awesome!"

After an unknown amount of time, a loud shout resounded throughout the entire venue.

Then came the roar of a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down.

Zhao Jingshan and Zhou Huai'an approached Chu Xuan together, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

Is this the prodigy who ranked third on the popularity chart?

Truly terrifying!

"Thank you so much, Manager Chu, for saving me!"

Zhao Jingshan bowed and expressed his gratitude, no longer addressing him as "Junior Brother," but instead calling him "Manager Chu."

"Senior Brother Zhao, you're too kind!"

Chu Xuan glanced at the still-shaken crowd at Shizhai, his gaze finally settling on Zhou Huai'an. "Senior Brother Zhou, I'll have to trouble you to handle the cleanup from now on."

"Don't worry, Junior Brother Chu, this is my duty," Zhou Huai'an quickly replied.

Chu Xuan didn't say much. He nodded to Ma Chenglu, who was walking over, and then turned and left.

After returning to his room, Chu Xuan did not rest, but quickly flipped through the previous booklet and searched for something in it.

A moment later, his eyes lit up!

"Found it!"

Chu Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly when he saw the description of the Netherworld Dew Grass.

He hadn't fought the Heart-Eating Water Demon for long, but he still caught a faint, familiar scent from it.

It seems that a similar smell was detected at the previous welcoming banquet.

"It really is the Ghostly Soul Dew Grass!"

The Ghostly Dew Grass is a special herb that grows in the Canglan Marsh. It has little value, but it is extremely rare because it only grows in damp and shady places.

The reason it is said to have little value is because its function is rather useless; it is simply a spice.

Simply pick a few leaves, crush them, spread them on wild game or fish to marinate, and then grill them over charcoal. The ordinary aroma of the meat will be amplified many times over.

It is rich but not greasy, removes fishy smell and greasiness, has a mellow and tempting taste, and its aroma can travel far.

However, when mixed with the aroma of roasted meat from the Soul-Devouring Dew Grass, the scent of the Heart-Eating Water Demon transforms into the most alluring bloody fragrance, far more tempting than the scent of living people or the stench of internal organs.

To put it bluntly, it has a fatal attraction for the Heart-Eating Water Demon, even driving it mad!

Chu Xuan put down the introduction about the Netherworld Dew Grass and looked at Zhou Huai'an and the others cleaning up the mess under the lamplight outside. His gaze became deep and unfathomable.

So, is this a coincidence, or—a test?

Chu Xuan didn't believe that such a coincidence could happen.

"A small temple with a lot of evil spirits—"

The next morning.

Zhao Jingshan, carrying a bag of cleaned materials, saw Chu Xuan come out and quickly said, "Manager Chu, the materials for the Heart-Eating Water Demon have all been processed and I've brought them to you."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xuan's eyes lit up.

While the Heart-Eating Water Demon is indeed ferocious, its value far exceeds that of other fourth-tier beasts.

Claws, bones, and fur are all excellent materials for crafting semi-spiritual weapons, especially fur, which can be used to make inner armor and is quite valuable.

Since Chu Xuan killed the Heart-Eating Water Demon, it naturally belongs to him.

"You've worked hard, put it down now," Chu Xuan said.

"By the way, Manager Chu, what should we do with the remaining flesh and blood of the Heart-Eating Water Demon?" Zhao Jingshan asked.

The flesh and blood of the Heart-Eating Water Demon are also highly nutritious.

If it were placed in Lingxiao City, it would definitely cause a frenzy among various forces.

However, Canglan Water Marsh is too far from Lingxiao City, and the cost of traveling back and forth is considerable.

Moreover, according to the rules, while Chu Xuan takes the lion's share, the others in the fishing grounds should also get a cut.

Of course, this is just a rule, not a regulation.

If Chu Xuan doesn't want to give it, no one will say anything.

"Let's distribute them to everyone!" Chu Xuan said.

He naturally couldn't keep it all to himself.

Even if you're eating meat yourself, you should also give others a chance to have some soup.

Of course, it's also because the flesh of the Heart-Eating Water Demon is no longer of much use to him, far less effective than the Eight Treasures Returning to Origin Pill, and its flesh contains too many impurities.

As for the Heart-Eating Water Demon having eaten people before, it's nothing to martial artists.

"Then I thank Manager Chu on behalf of everyone," Zhao Jingshan said.

"By the way, do these Heart-Eating Water Demons frequently attack the fishing grounds? Why didn't the fishing grounds report this to the sect before and send experts to eliminate this scourge?" Chu Xuan asked casually.

Zhao Jingshan smiled wryly, "It's not exactly frequent, maybe once or twice a year. As for getting rid of this menace, we'd like to, but this beast lives in the water and rarely comes ashore!"

Moreover, this beast is extremely cunning; at the slightest disturbance, it will hide in the water, making it very difficult for us to find it.

In the past, a few of us could easily drive it away. Last night, I don't know what went wrong with it, it suddenly became extremely aggressive and fought us to the death. Luckily, Manager Chu was there, otherwise we would have suffered heavy casualties.

"I see."

Chu Xuan nodded, without saying anything more.

Zhao Jingshan said a few more words, then took his leave.

Chu Xuan pondered whether Zhao Jingshan's words were intentional or unintentional.

Zhao Jingshan has lived in Canglan Marshland for many years, how could he not know about the Ghostly Soul Dew Grass?

Or did he also discover something amiss last night and use this method to remind himself?

Of course, this does not rule out Zhao Jingshan as a suspect.

Perhaps the other party came to test us.

Over the next few days, nothing else happened. Chu Xuan gradually adapted to life in the Canglan Marsh, rarely venturing out except for cultivation.

Inside the room, Chu Xuan sat cross-legged.

He swallowed an Eight Treasures Returning to Origin Pill and clearly felt his flesh and blood writhing, greedily absorbing the medicinal power emanating from the pill.

[True Essence Value: 313]

【Lapis Lazuli Vajra Body (691/1000)】

"Finally, I've saved enough!"

A glint of light flashed in Chu Xuan's eyes, and then he added his true essence to the Glazed Vajra Body.

Boom!

The moment his experience points reached their maximum, a violent roar suddenly erupted from within his body.

It was as if a slumbering, primordial beast had awakened at this moment, exuding a terrifying aura.

The precious light rose from the inside out, layer by layer. First, the skin and flesh took on a jade-like luster, and then golden patterns condensed on the bones and muscles.

His body was surrounded by surging energy like water, and a faint metallic sound echoed within him.

His flesh, bones, skin, and internal organs were undergoing tremendous changes at this moment.

First, his skin became smooth and firm, like the finest warm jade.

The blood, which was originally like mercury paste, gradually became clear and lustrous, with a faint golden glow, looking like molten glass flowing slowly through the meridians.

Every drop contains boundless vitality.

His muscles became more and more symmetrical and refined, as if they had turned into a translucent glass.

The internal organs also became stronger and more resilient, and with each beat, the condensed precious blood was transported to the whole body, producing a deep sound like a drumbeat.

After a moment, the precious light around him slowly receded and returned to his body.

Chu Xuan slowly opened his eyes, a golden glint flashing in them.

"The Vajra Body of Lapis Lazuli has finally been perfected!"

He raised his hand and clenched his fist, and his muscles and bones immediately crackled.

Without even using his true essence or combining the power of the Seven Bears and Five Tigers, a visible ripple appeared around his fist.

"So strong!"

Chu Xuan couldn't help but sigh.

Now, he can contend with ordinary True Essence experts with just his physical body!

If we encounter the Heart-Eating Water Demon again—

One punch!

He was confident that he could crush his opponent with just one punch!

Chu Xuan picked up the Karma-Slaying Blade and lightly sliced ​​it across his arm.

A flash of blade light.

A faint white mark was left on his arm, but it did not break the skin. Chu Xuan only felt a slight touch, but it was not a pain.

"My current physical body has far surpassed that of a semi-spiritual weapon, and is approaching that of a spiritual weapon!"

Chu Xuan murmured.

As soon as he finished speaking, the white mark on his arm disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye.

However, after only two or three breaths, the scratch had disappeared.

Her arms became smooth as jade again.

"really----"

Chu Xuan's eyes lit up.

After the Vajra Body of Lapis Lazuli is perfected, it not only brings him terrifying bursts of power and defensive strength, but also terrifying recovery ability!