Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

The Tribulation-Clearing Spiritual Root possesses the ability to conceal one's aura, an effect that even the Azure Fox Demon King would envy.

Judging from its name, it can help its owner avoid disasters and be protected from divination.

But if you think about it from another angle, this spiritual root can actually transform a person into an assassin who is extremely skilled at sneak attacks.

For cultivators and immortal descendants who have reached this level, it is not simply about wearing dark clothes, stealthily approaching their target, and then killing them with a single blow to constitute an ambush or assassination.

They rely on various methods to sense the flow of Qi (vital energy) and provide early warnings.

Even though Lin Shu swaggered onto the rooftop and even gave a heads-up beforehand, it didn't matter.

In a sense, this was also a sneak attack.

Because none of the descendants of Hengshui Immortals realized that they were facing a demon king.

Outside this seemingly leisurely and spacious farm, countless eyes and ears had already been laid out to detect them. For example, the other demon king who had followed them had to stop his steps dozens of miles away.

Seeing an ant with the strength of a lion is a completely different concept from seeing a lion directly.

A certain cultivator, at the Nascent Soul stage, attacked a Golden Core cultivator and even gained an unexpected advantage.

The crimson fog that fills the sky now foreshadows everyone's doom.

"..."

Fear, too, takes time to develop.

Because this change happened so quickly, the Hengshui people didn't even have time to feel afraid before their minds went blank.

The so-called immortals were all dumbfounded, and the one who reacted the fastest was Zhao Tinglan, who had been watching from a distance the whole time.

Even though the newcomer had already made a move, he still couldn't detect any useful aura.

But whether the other party is a great demon king or an enemy of the Hengshui clan, it has little to do with him, and in any case, it is not something he can deal with.

If you want to escape, it's impossible to run on your own two legs; you can only fight for that last glimmer of hope.

"Well done!"

With a trembling voice, Zhao Tinglan shouted, "These beasts bullied my youth, humiliated my disciple, and harmed innocent lives! Fortunately, a senior acted righteously, and I, Zhao, can never repay their kindness, even if I die a thousand deaths!"

His face was filled with grief and indignation. He first stated that he had also been oppressed by Hengshui and was not one of these immortal descendants. Then he quickly bowed deeply to the young man.

"Disciple, run!"

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Tinglan gave a wink to the woman kneeling on the ground.

"..."

Zheng Shuhua stared blankly at the other person, her dry eyes devoid of any emotion, her body still kneeling on the ground, showing no reaction whatsoever.

After losing Wang Hong's control, she could have pulled her slipped clothes back up to cover her naked body, which was what she cared about most before.

It's not just about clearing one's name, but also about proving that one is a person, not an object for others to observe.

But at this moment, she did nothing, like a walking corpse.

However, Zhao Tinglan didn't really care about his disciple; he just wanted to use this statement to prove his identity as a victim. Although Shu Hua's lack of cooperation annoyed him, fortunately, she didn't deny it.

After saying that, he didn't hesitate any longer and turned to walk out of the manor.

After taking a few steps, Zhao Tinglan was overjoyed.

He really guessed right. This young man who appeared out of nowhere was most likely Hengshui's enemy, and the other party didn't seem to be paying attention to him.

Thinking of this, he leaped into the air and sped away, not daring to stop for even a moment.

Zheng Shuhua stared blankly as the light disappeared into the distance, watching helplessly as the man's figure rushed out of the farm and plunged into the sky, as if he had plunged into a vast ocean.

The reason for using the phrase "plunged in" is that the sky, which should have been clear, was now changing light, with a faint glow of blue and crimson intertwined, truly rippled and twisted like water.

Zhao Tinglan seemed to have vanished into thin air, sparks flying from his body. He let out a hoarse wail of despair before falling silent again.

"ah!!"

The scream startled everyone in the room.

They were either making hand seals or clutching communication tools, but when they saw the three-colored sky, they all became numb and simultaneously loosened their grip.

Sometimes, having too broad a perspective isn't necessarily a good thing.

Everyone could tell at a glance what it was, and they also knew that no matter how hard they struggled, it was pointless.

This powerful cultivator not only concealed his aura upon arrival, but also specially set up a domain-based divine power before revealing himself.

They even felt that the other side was being overly cautious; if they simply wanted to kill them, there was no need to waste so much effort.

"call."

Lin Shu exhaled a warm breath.

He had no idea how many other methods these immortal descendants from Hengshui were hiding that he couldn't understand.

But since the other side has given up resisting, it saves a lot of trouble.

When that hot breath left his lips and fell into the mortal world, it instantly transformed into rolling scorching waves. The rich power of blood and qi, like scarlet and ferocious claws, enveloped everyone and crushed them all in an instant.

The premise for Wang Lang and the others to trick the Demon King was that they had obtained a lot of information in advance through various methods, and then used mysterious puppetry to gain an advantage in terms of vision, which is why they were able to manipulate Cangli at will.

If they were to face a Nascent Soul level demon head-on, these immortal descendants would actually have little ability to resist.

[Murderers and arsonists wear golden belts, those who repair bridges and roads leave no remains, those who kill a spirit are rewarded with 30,000 taels of silver, plus one tael of karmic fire gold essence.]

Lin Shu glanced at the successive notifications and suddenly recalled how difficult it was for her to earn her first 30,000 taels.

During his encounter with Yu Jingzhe at Shuangyun Manor, before actually meeting him, he was under so much pressure that he was willing to risk his life.

Now, with just a casual move, he could kill seven immortal descendants at the same level as Yu Jingzhe and pocket 210,000 taels of silver.

Oh no.

It's 220,000 taels. I almost forgot about that little Xiu who ran away earlier.

With a little more savings, we can start completing the Nascent Soul techniques.

Aside from the evil silver, the seven taels and one mace of Karmic Fire Gold Essence can further help the Mountain God's Treasure Carriage advance to the level of Mountain and Sea Treasures.

That's fine, it's not a wasted trip.

While Lin Shu was silently taking stock of her harvest, there was another living person in the manor.

"..."

Zheng Shuhua knelt on the ground. The heat wave from before did not affect her and burned away the surrounding bloody smell, making the entire courtyard clean and refreshing.

But that's precisely what makes it so terrifying.

In the presence of such a powerful being, it becomes a luxury for ordinary people to leave even the slightest trace after death.

She thought she had lost all hope.

After all, she was chosen by the Zhao family when she was young and sent to the deep mountains of the clan to cultivate. It can be said that she has entrusted her life's blood and sweat to this half-life immortal sect.

In the end, not only did he fail to receive any reward, but he was also personally sent into the fire pit by his master.

This rendered Zheng Shuhua's entire life meaningless.

But the moment she saw the young man walking towards her, her body still trembled uncontrollably.

Perhaps it wasn't out of fear, but rather the ants' ingrained submission when faced with the oppressive aura emanating from higher beings.

The eyes on that handsome face were clear and bright.

The gazes directed at them were similar to those of the Hengshui people before them, all staring directly at them without any attempt to conceal their intentions.

In the past, Zheng Shuhua would have felt extremely ashamed and indignant.

However, after experiencing what had just happened and witnessing everyone else fall so easily, she seemed to have gradually accepted the fact that she was essentially insignificant.

"Tsk."

Lin Shu stopped in his tracks and looked down at the woman beneath him.

Their eyes met.

Zheng Shuhua suddenly caught a hint of regret in the other person's eyes.

Normally, the feeling of regret indicates that he is still interested in the body of the opposite sex, rather than in the likes of immortals, gods, demons, and kings. In this case, he inevitably has a bit of a lecherous air about him.

But for some reason, she didn't feel angry; instead, she felt a strange emotion.

Perhaps it's because in this young man's eyes, she is at least still a human being?

"senior……"

Zheng Shuhua instinctively tugged at her clothes. She was well aware of how ugly her body, now covered in scales, was, but she still subconsciously wanted to cover it up.

Lin Shu didn't reply, but simply placed her fingertips on her brow.

The next moment, a powerful spiritual force surged forth, tearing Zheng Shuhua's skin and flesh apart with overwhelming force, neatly peeling away the newly imprinted scales along with the skin.

A perfectly good girl was first turned into a monster under Wang Hong's hands, and now she's in an even worse state, transformed into a bloody mess. Apart from still having a human form, she can hardly be called human anymore.

"ah!!"

Zheng Shuhua collapsed to the ground, overwhelmed with pain.

The voice that rang in her ears, while not exactly cold, clearly lacked the gentle warmth of a gentleman.

"It will be fine after a little rest."

Lin Shu took out another set of clean clothes and tossed them over, then turned and walked towards the ancient tree.

Compared to the people on the tree, this Zhao family disciple was already quite lucky. Wang Hong hadn't had a chance to complete his "work" on it yet, and if he was ruthless enough, there was still hope of eradicating it.

But these...

Lin Shu's gaze swept over the scales on the women's bodies, her eyes narrowing slightly.

He received not a single penny of charity, and it was precisely because of this that he felt even more disgusted.

Killing someone is nothing more than a beheading.

Using physical bodies as prisons to confine the souls and consciousness of others, forcing these people to live in perpetual lucidity, is that not also a form of torture?

Unfortunately, I am still a prisoner in a predicament, not a bodhisattva who saves people from suffering. If I see something that makes me unhappy, I can do something to help.

I want to save everyone, but I simply don't have the ability.

"Not yet, I haven't yet asked for your honorific title, senior."

Zheng Shuhua silently stopped her injuries, changed into clean clothes, and her voice was as hoarse as a broken gong.

She watched the young man's back with some trepidation, and finally realized that the regret in his eyes earlier might not have been directed at her, but rather he was comparing her to others.

"Yongzhou, devouring the moon."

Lin Shu withdrew her gaze and said succinctly.

A disciple who witnessed his master's death can no longer return to the immortal sect.

Don't be fooled by how weak and helpless this woman appears to be in front of the Hengshui tribe; she would be considered a formidable fighter in any prefecture.

If you save someone, you should definitely bring them home if you have the chance.

"Moon Devourer..."

Zheng Shuhua was stunned for a moment, then her expression changed drastically: "You are the Little Demon King?"

You should know that the reason she and Zhao Tinglan came to Tongzhou was because their clan's spies in Liang Kingdom had learned of the other party's fearsome reputation.

"Um?"

Lin Shu was also taken aback, somewhat surprised. He remembered that no one was left alive when they confronted the Zhao family. How did the news get to Da Shun?

But it doesn't matter, it's good that they recognized me.

"Come back to Dragon Ridge with me."

After saying that, Lin Shu put the giant tree into his storage ring.

Zheng Shuhua swallowed hard. No matter how you looked at it, she had no reason to refuse.

……

at the same time.

Suburbs of Tianlu County.

The raccoon stood with its arms crossed, glancing absently into the distance.

Why is there still no movement?

If Lin Shu's record of killing Wang Lang and others is genuine, then combined with the opponent's mysterious methods of concealing their presence, they should be able to quickly take control of the situation.

When that time comes, I can act with peace of mind.

Could something have gone wrong?

Cangli frowned slightly, but did not make any rash moves.

If something goes wrong with Lin Shu and the Hengshui clan spreads the news, he can help intercept it while keeping an eye on things here, minimizing the risk.

He calmed himself and waited quietly.

Just then, two figures landed lightly nearby.

"What the hell is this thing?"

Cangli glanced at the blood-soaked figure, goosebumps rising on his arms: "Why haven't you made a move yet? Has something changed?"

"..."

Zheng Shuhua lowered her head, not daring to retort.

Those who can travel with an existence like the Little Demon King are most likely another Demon King.

"It's all done, you can go back now."

Lin Shu casually tossed the storage bag in her hand over, which contained the crushed remains of the Hengshui clan.

Although things went more smoothly than he had imagined, Cangli did not play a significant role, but he was not one to break his promises.

"Remember to return it to me when you're done." But he didn't forget to remind me.

The other party is an old widow, who is only concerned with himself and has no family to worry about. However, under his Moon Devouring Demon Banner, there are still many little demons crying for food.

Upon hearing this, Cangli squeezed the storage bag, her expression becoming extremely strange.

Is it all done?

Not to mention that he was right there watching, completely unaware of the slightest movement.

Even slaughtering a pig or chicken wouldn't be this fast, would it?

Is this truly the overwhelming dominance one should have in a battle between equals?

Unfortunately, this place is not suitable for lingering.

Cangli is an experienced creature; you can leave your doubts for when you get back and ask him about them.

He didn't care about the identity of the grotesque, blood-soaked man, and simply turned around and said, "Fine, I'll go back to Dragon Ridge with you and try to gather some more information."

Even though she gave up this opportunity, Cangli still couldn't let go of her desire to join the Heavenly Demon Palace.

The three of them soared into the sky one after another, heading back towards the county.

Almost simultaneously, they were all suspended in the air again.

"..."

Cangli's eyes widened, and veins bulged on his forehead.

Lin Shu's eyes twitched slightly, and her breathing became erratic for a moment.

In an instant, the entire earth trembled.

In the middle of the distant county town, a thick, illusory insect leg emerged, like a giant pillar supporting the sky, or like a living creature reaching out in all directions, as if searching for something.

Judging from the violent rumbling on the ground, this change is by no means limited to Tianlu County.

The Thousand-Legged Earth Dragon Immortal... With a thousand legs, could it possibly control all the areas under an entire mansion at the same time?

Lin Shu's body stiffened slightly, and she swallowed.

He really found it hard to imagine that the other person was on the same level as him.

A moment later, his expression turned slightly cold as he looked at Cang Li.

"Don't look at me! I think you're the one who summoned Him!"

The civet cat reacted strongly, its face turning completely red.

He admitted that he had made a few mistakes, but how could he not know that someone was following him around after surviving in Hengshui for so many years!