Starting as a stray dog, I embarked on a journey of cultivation.

"Hahaha, a demon that can even transform into human form?"

The lead hunter burst into laughter and said, "Judging from your aura, you're only at the level of a fourth-tier demon beast."

"You've learned a lousy transformation technique, and you actually think you're some kind of powerful demon with the ability to transform?"

Gou An did not answer, but his gaze swept around and he found the weakness in their encirclement.

The hunter standing in that position is the weakest. As long as I sprint at full speed, I will definitely be able to break through the encirclement.

"With more than twenty brothers working together, we can even take down a fifth-tier monster!" The lead hunter didn't rush to attack, but instead used conversation to find a weakness in Gou An's defenses.

Clearly, they weren't as confident as they appeared.

Gou An was speechless. He was clearly a sixth-order demon beast, how could he possibly deal with someone who was only fourth-order?

With a slight frown and a moment's thought, Gou An suddenly realized.

I was indeed too cautious. I would unconsciously hide my aura, which would result in me releasing far less demonic energy.

This is why these hunters believe they are fourth-tier monsters.

In the Monster Mountain Range, monsters usually do not hide their demonic aura.

In particular, the higher the level of a demon beast, the more it will emit its aura to intimidate its enemies.

"What if it's a sixth-tier demonic beast?" Gou An suddenly asked, "Could you defeat it?"

Hearing this, the lead hunter sneered, "Of course we can't beat a sixth-tier demonic beast, but what's it to you?"

"Oh!" Gou An's tension dissipated considerably. After all that, he was the one who was so nervous.

It turned out that the group of people opposite him were no match for him.

So Gou An threw the scoundrel he was holding as a hostage aside and dusted off non-existent dust from his body.

"So, you're the one who stole that storage bag from the Monster Beast Mountain Range, right?"

Gou An pointed at the hunter in the lead and questioned him directly.

This matter was extremely frustrating for Gou An.

We met today; that must be fate.

"Storage bag?"

The lead hunter frowned.

"That's right, the storage bag from the Heavenly Star Sect." Gou An's tone hardened. "I put it in the cave, and you took it. Do you remember?"

Upon hearing this, the lead hunter suddenly realized what was happening and burst into laughter.

"Haha, it's you!"

The hunter scoffed, "Wasn't that the wild dog that sneaked into our tents at night to steal the elixirs?"

"That's right, it is I!"

Gou An nodded.

"And then you'd tuck your tail between your legs and hide in a cave, too scared to come out, right?" the hunter continued to mock.

This time, Gou An neither nodded in agreement nor denied it; he simply stared intently at him.

Gou An didn't even want to recall this incident, but this guy actually brought it up in public.

There is already a way to die!

"So it seems..." the lead hunter's mocking voice grew louder, "You're at most a third-tier demon beast!"

"It's quite remarkable that a mere third-tier demon beast has learned the Transformation Technique!"

"Once we kill you and take your demon core, we'll definitely be able to sell it for a good price!"

Gou An sighed. He had been hiding for so long; it was time to let loose.

So he stopped holding back and no longer concealed his aura, releasing all his demonic energy.

In an instant, a gust of evil wind emanated from Gou An, creating a whirlwind that spread outwards.

The hunters, who had been so arrogant, were now completely dumbfounded.

"This...this...this aura!"

"It's not a third-tier monster!"

"At least level five!"

"No! It's already at level six!"

The hunters dared not approach any further, and the more timid ones began to retreat.

"How can it be Rank 6?" The lead hunter couldn't understand.

If this dog demon in front of him is a sixth-order demon, then why did he steal the pill back in the Monster Beast Mountain Range?

He stormed straight into the camp; who could stop him?

Or perhaps this is just a strange quirk of the monster?

"Run!"

One hunter, unable to bear the demonic wind from the sixth-tier monster, turned and ran.

But he had only run a few steps when he was struck by a ball of dark blue fire.

The next second, he was engulfed in flames, let out a scream, and collapsed to the ground, motionless.

Those around him could only watch helplessly as he was consumed by the demonic fire and turned to ashes.

"Hehe!" Gou An couldn't help but burst into laughter when he saw how powerful his move was.

We've finally made it through!

We've finally made it through!

With this amazing skill, I no longer have to hide.

Seeing this, the other hunters didn't care about anything else and turned to run away.

Gou An was not about to let them get away with it; he conjured a huge fireball with both hands.

Then, from this fireball, smaller fireballs were released one after another, like precision-guided bullets.

One hunter after another was struck and engulfed by the demonic flames.

Lai Pi slumped to the ground, his mouth agape in shock at Gou An's incredible performance, unable to close it for a long time.

More than twenty hunters were gone in the blink of an eye, in just a few breaths.

They all perished!

It's confirmed that there are no living people left.

Gou An then retrieved the fireball he had conjured.

"Cool!"

Gou An couldn't help but shout, as if venting his frustration over the years of hiding and eking out a living.

After venting his anger, he turned around and pulled up the scoundrel who was sitting on the ground.

He said sternly, "You rascal, listen up! From now on, you'll be living the high life following your brother Gou!"

"Mmm-hmm!" Lai Pi nodded hurriedly, "Brother Gou is amazing! Brother Gou is awesome!"

"Don't call me Brother Gou anymore!" Gou An pondered for a moment, stroking his chin, and then said, "Now that I'm a sixth-tier demon beast, I should at least give myself a resounding title."

"Why not call him King of Ten Thousand Dogs!" Lai Pi suggested from the side.

"Get out!" Gou An shoved him away. What kind of good name could an illiterate man like him possibly have?

Gou An thought for a moment, and then his eyes lit up.

"Don't call me Brother Gou anymore, call me Divine Fire Immortal!" Gou An laughed heartily.

"Okay, Brother Gou!" Lai Pi quickly agreed.

"Don't call me a coward..."

Just as Gou An was about to give this guy a good talking-to, the hair on the back of his head suddenly stood up involuntarily.

It's a deadly threat!

Without time to think, Gou An immediately activated the sorcery of Iron Skin Technique, along with the use of Hair Needle Protection, maximizing his overall defense.

The next second, a cloud of air, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, struck Gou An from behind.

"Pfft!" Gou An spat out a mouthful of blood. The dog was sent flying, crashing through the courtyard wall and landing on the ground, unconscious.

Then, a man who looked to be around sixty years old and dressed in fine clothes slowly walked out from behind Gou An.

He stroked his beard and walked step by step toward the center of the yard, his gaze landing on the rascal.

"So the 'Brother Gou' you were talking about was actually a dog demon!"

The old man chuckled twice and said, "No wonder you're so young but not very bright. It seems that this dog demon has sucked away one of your souls and two of your spirits."

"However, you are fortunate to have met me!"