Under One Person, your rebellious life has reached the heavens?

"The snake is treacherous and base, the dragon a sacred symbol; humans are fragile and insignificant, immortals are carefree and unrestrained."

"In essence, it all comes down to understanding the progression of life from a human perspective."

"Therefore, the only thing I am willing to believe is that, hundreds of years ago, there may indeed have been a strange snake here that was enlightened and capable of cultivating Qi."

The silver boat traversed the heavens, continuously moving northwestward from the coastal area where the Sanyi Gate was located, penetrating deep into the interior.

Looking at the location marker, which indicated they were getting closer and closer to the mountains marked on the map, Lu Jin couldn't help but ask:

"Where is this?"

“Tai Xuan Mountain is located on the edge of the inland area, bordering the Western Regions and the Northern Desert. There is also a natural lake nearby, and the cave of the strange snake should be between the two places.”

Jiang Mo placed his finger on the crimson lines and speculated, "The reason these predecessors failed is probably because there is a hidden energy pattern here that they couldn't break through, or even discover, and therefore couldn't enter."

Suddenly, Lu Jin realized a serious consequence and blurted out instinctively:

"Uncle-Master, what if we get lost in there?"

“There are two ways to leave: either you go to heaven and I use my escape technique to return to the pool in the back mountain; or I activate my true power, refine the mountain and the lake, and discern the path, so that the energy formation will naturally fail.”

Jiang Mo was not worried about being trapped inside; he was only thinking about where the snake's den was hidden.

Several hours passed, and the silver boat gradually slowed down, with less than a few thousand meters left to reach its destination.

Gazing at the majestic and cloud-shrouded Tai Xuan Mountain, Jiang Mo slowed down the speed of his Qi Cloud and plunged into the deep mountain forest.

"clatter...."

As Lu Jin landed, his expression was solemn. Having undergone a double rebirth, he should have been immune to all evils and diseases, yet he inexplicably felt a chill.

The air here was incredibly thick, with heavy fog. The bright moon hanging high in the sky was shrouded in dark clouds, and it was pitch black all around. Rustling sounds came from the bushes from time to time, and the low cries of various animals added to the eerie atmosphere.

"Uncle-Master..."

Lu Jin looked wary, with a vague sense of unease in his heart. This mountain gave him a very eerie feeling.

“Guard your Qi and calm your mind, then practice the Dharma according to the circumstances.”

Jiang Mo could also sense the abnormality of this mountain range. Without any fear, he ignited a flame in his right hand, which turned into a fireball to illuminate the dim mountain path ahead.

As the flames suddenly burst forth, countless mosquitoes and wild animals scattered and dared not approach.

"Walk--"

Holding the map, Jiang Mo calibrated his location and found himself at the end of the crimson route, right within the aura, an area where predecessors had either disappeared or returned empty-handed.

In a daze, Lu Jin felt a chill run down his spine, and a cold wind was blowing from behind him, getting closer and closer. He turned around abruptly and saw several dark figures flashing through the jungle, emitting sharp animal cries, which seemed to be primates.

"Uncle-Master...it seems like something is watching us."

Lu Jin's intuition was very sharp, honed through countless battles with the Quanxing demons. This subtle yet extremely dangerous feeling lingered in his mind, refusing to dissipate.

"It's alright. If they have any ill intentions, I'll just kill them."

Jiang Mo turned his head and fixed his gaze on a patch of grass. Instantly, the several mountain demons hiding there scattered in fright.

"Those are mountain spirits and monsters?!"

Lu Jin clearly sensed that the wisps of thin and peculiar Qi were completely different from the true Qi of humans, which meant that the fleeing mountain demons were very likely to possess intelligence.

"The world is vast and full of wonders. Cultivating Qi is not a privilege of humans. Some animals, by chance, may also gain enlightenment after accidentally ingesting spiritual medicine."

"Since this Mount Taixuan can give birth to strange snakes that can ride the clouds and mist, it should also be home to many strange beasts that control Qi."

Jiang Mo walked along the mountain path, with Lu Jin following behind. The two figures quickly disappeared into the mist.

The hazy mountain range resembled a gaping maw lying on the ground, exuding a menacing aura. Pairs of heterochromatic eyes lit up in the dark corners, staring intently at the two blurry figures.

Soon, Jiang Mo and Lu Jin walked calmly for nearly a thousand meters. They encountered many wild beasts along the way, but they were all afraid of the firelight and huddled in their dens without moving.

As they ventured deeper into Mount Taixuan, the Yin energy intensified. The rugged mountain path was littered with skeletons, and all sorts of clothes had long since rotted, emitting a foul, corpse-like stench. There were also rusty and damaged weapons such as iron swords, ring-pommel knives, daggers, and bows and arrows.

Looking around, all the signs point to the fate of those who were lost in this misty forest.

Lu Jin was shocked by what he saw, his expression grave, and said:

“Uncle-Master, some of these corpses and clothes are faded and decayed, while others are still recognizable. However, the torn robes and severely fractured skulls are particularly unusual. Perhaps they were killed by mountain spirits or monsters?”

"It's also possible that they were bewitched by this atmosphere, suffered a mental breakdown, and turned on each other."

Jiang Mo continued walking while observing the corpses. The blueprints were no longer valid, and he and Lu Jin traversed this unrecorded, deep forest.

After walking only a few dozen meters, you can see streaks of blood on the ground. Even though they have dried and seeped into the soil, it is obvious that they are human blood!

"Cough cough..."

Just then, a cold wind blew, and an old man's cough slowly rose. A figure leaning on a cane, on the verge of death, appeared and disappeared in the mist ahead.

"?!"

Lu Jin's eyes flashed with a cold light; the malevolent aura emanating from him made him feel uneasy.

At the same time, crimson-gold Dao marks appeared in Jiang Mo's eyes as he gazed with great interest at the ambiguous figure.

"Two children, do I look more like a human or a fairy...?"

The chilling words, hoarse and low, echoed in the desolate forest.

Lu Jin's pupils suddenly contracted. When he was a child, he loved listening to his third uncle tell him all sorts of folk tales. Now, seeing this scene, he suddenly thought of the story of the weasel in Northeast China demanding an official title.

However, Mount Taixuan is thousands of miles away from the northeastern provinces!

The gray figure before him was definitely not one of those benevolent deities who received incense offerings and worship.

While he was still deep in thought, Jiang Mo gave his answer, his cool voice causing a great stir.

"I think you're nothing but a beast."

Chapter 151 What is wrong with it?

This humiliating answer caught the elderly creature completely off guard. It had lived in this mountain forest for hundreds of years, preying on countless strange beasts and villagers in the surrounding area, but this was the first time it had encountered such rampant prey.

A chilling wind howled, and a raging mist burst forth, like a torrent of mud and rocks engulfing the two.

The powerful flow of Qi crushed the ancient trees, nearly breaking them to the ground. The soil and rocks on the ground even cracked as a result. Wild animals in the bushes let out fearful cries and fled one after another.

Faced with such a formidable force, Lu Jin's hair instantly turned white as he entered the second stage of Reversal of Life. His body was surrounded by a chilling aura, and frost formed on his skin. He showed no fear of the impending bloody battle.

"Oh? There's another surprise..."

As the mist receded, a brownish-yellow robe was revealed, followed by deformed hands covered in gray hair and bare animal feet treading the ground, until finally, an aged and eerie head appeared.

Its loose, gray skin, yellowish fangs, and those beastly, eerie green eyes, upon closer inspection, resembled the head of a wild wolf, yet at this moment, it had been personified.

As the dominant creature in the food chain within a radius of several miles, this demonic being, now in human form, licked its chapped lips with its tongue, its savage eyes fixed on Jiang Mo and Lu Jin, its smile chillingly sinister.

"A person who practices Qi cultivation?"

"I haven't seen such a sumptuous meal in a long time. I happen to be short of two human skins, so I'll borrow one of yours."

This monster, which had taken human form, was completely confident and had no idea that the prey that was being delivered to its mouth could possibly resist.

Even Jiang Mo, with his extensive experience, couldn't help but be surprised.

He had seen madmen who used secret methods to transform their bodies into beastly forms, but the old man before him, who had acquired Qi after birth and embarked on the opposite path, transforming his beastly body into a human form and even speaking human language, was truly rare.

To avoid startling it, Jiang Mo did not immediately unleash his power, but instead restrained his Qi, trying to gather information from it:

"Are you the only one left among all the mountains and lakes around here, a starving old geezer like you?"

The aged demon snorted coldly, then sneered, "Do you think I would let those little guys who can threaten me grow up?"

“Every blade of grass, every tree, and every living creature here belongs to me, and so do you….”

"Now that you're here, don't even think about leaving."

It made no attempt to conceal its greedy appetite, desperately wanting to alleviate its hunger through eating, and even more.

It could never forget the delicious taste that the human Qi cultivators gave it, a taste that permeated its taste buds. Now, the unforgettable memory was reappearing before its eyes, and every inch of its flesh and blood was trembling with excitement.

"Uncle-Master, should I kill it?"

Lu Jin clenched his fists slightly, his killing intent intense and pure. How could he tolerate that old monster treating his junior disciple as food?

"I come."

Jiang Mofeng answered casually, then raised his hand to pull Lu Jin behind him. He looked at the old monster and offered his final words of advice:

"If you have any descendants or old friends, call them all, so I don't have to kill them all again."

"You little brat who hasn't even grown up yet? You dare to spout such nonsense!"

The demon roared with laughter, its fangs interlocking and drooling even before they were fully open. Its astonishing aura surged, surpassing that of many extraordinary masters.

"Once I capture you, I will crush your bones one by one."

"as you wish."

Jiang Mo responded to the old demon's request, and the blazing silver true qi around him no longer concealed itself, but erupted in an instant, like a roaring and swaying ocean, covering the cold and damp mist forest.

"you!"

"You little beast!!!"

"How dare you trick me?!"

In an instant, the beast, which had lived for nearly two hundred years, became so angry that it was incoherent and its face turned pale. In the long years, it once again experienced a chilling fear that made its whole body go numb.

"call out--!"

A chilling wind blew, and it decisively fled into the forest, attempting to escape by taking advantage of the complex terrain.

"Want to leave? It's too late."

Jiang Mo was even faster. The distance of less than a few dozen meters seemed to be right in front of him. He took a step forward, and his afterimage pierced through space, killing his way to the old monster.

"boom!"

The five slender, pale fingers suddenly descended, striking the beast's crown with overwhelming force.

"No!"

The old demon was terrified, as if it had fallen into an ice cave. It hurriedly dropped its cane, raised its two withered arms, and its palms emitted an almost tangible gray light, similar to the protective techniques humans use to gather qi into a protective aura, in order to intercept the attack.

With a loud "Boom!", at the moment of the collision, the gray light was like a candle flickering in the wind, almost going out, and the palm and wrist bones were deformed by the impact.

Unable to dissipate its force, the old monster trampled the rocks and soil beneath its feet, turning them into a spiderweb pattern. Its eyes were bloodshot, and the indescribable pain was pushing its rational mind to the brink of collapse.

Its knees were also severely bent, and there was a squeaking sound as if its bones could not withstand the pressure. Jiang Mo suppressed it with just one hand, and even with all his strength, it could not straighten its body.

"Don't!"

"Immortal, please don't kill me!"

"Please, I beg you! My cultivation has been arduous, and I have endured countless years of suffering to barely escape ignorance. I beg you to show mercy! I know I was wrong! I know I was wrong!"

The old monster had never been so close to death. It was only concerned with begging for mercy and couldn't even muster the slightest thought of scheming. The scorching white energy burned its skin and flesh, leaving it covered in blood.

"Wrong? Where did you go wrong?"

Jiang Mo showed no reaction whatsoever; his right hand continued to sink, less than half a foot away from the gray-brown skin on the crown of the head.

"The mistake was... that we shouldn't eat people."

The pale white hand continued to enlarge within his pupils, causing the old demon's heart to pound wildly. His arrogance vanished, and even his voice trembled.

"I...I swear a solemn oath that I will never do it again. Immortal, please spare my life."

"Please spare me, I am willing to be your servant and stay by your side forever."

Just as it was filled with anticipation, Jiang Mo remained unmoved, and his next words shattered its delusions.

"Survival of the fittest, humans and beasts devour each other, what wrong have you done?"

"You don't know you're wrong, you just know you're about to die."

The old monster's pupils shrank dramatically to the size of pinpoints as it struggled desperately after its lie was exposed.

"Your weakness is your only fault."

Jiang Mo suddenly exerted his strength, and the old monster, which was already teetering on the brink of collapse, let out a shrill scream as its arms shattered, leaving it powerless to defend itself.

"boom!"

The palm print struck the center of the forehead, leaving no time for the old monster that had been entrenched in the misty forest for nearly two hundred years. Its skull shattered, and it collapsed to the ground, utterly dead.