Chen Shuo remained unaffected by the surrounding circumstances, but Su Xiyan was different. At this moment, her face was pale and her form was swaying. The immense chilling aura made her shiver uncontrollably.
As a Demon Hunter, even though she had holy light protection, the difference in strength meant her protection was still too weak.
The blood magic of several dozen high-level vampires contained power comparable to that of a Demon King.
It's no exaggeration to say that even Su Xiyan's father, Su Yuanying, a Demon Hunter at the half-step to Legendary Realm, would avoid such terrifying power.
Sensing Su Xiyan's change, Chen Shuo also became a bit nervous: "Xiyan, you should leave first. I can handle this."
Su Xiyan's expression was pained, and although her face was ashen, she showed no sign of retreating: "No, I said we would fight side by side. No matter what situation we encounter, I want to be by your side."
Looking at this stubborn and persistent girl before him, Chen Shuo felt a warmth in his heart.
To have such a wife, what more could a man ask for?
He knew that Su Xiyan couldn't hold on much longer in this situation. All he could do was end this quickly.
"Then let's move forward together. Xiyan, hang in there, draw your bow and aim!"
Under Chen Shuo's command, Su Xiyan raised her slightly trembling hands, holding her Demon Hunting Crossbow aimed at the vampires in the blood magic formation.
As holy light gathered, Chen Shuo infused it with yin and cold energy, forming a massive energy body that combined holy light and darkness.
The energy it contained was terrifyingly extreme, even causing the surrounding air to distort.
"You brought this upon yourselves. Don't blame me for being ruthless!"
As his words fell, the massive energy surged towards the blood magic formation like a fierce dragon crossing a river, destroying everything in its path.
The moment the two powerful energies collided, a series of heart-wrenching screams followed.
After the dazzling light faded, the more than thirty high-level vampires in the blood magic formation were instantly reduced to nothingness, leaving only a pool of black smoke.
The massive energy dispersed, but with Chen Shuo's protection, Su Xiyan suffered no damage.
Faced with such a shocking scene, even Su Xiyan, who had seen her fair share of the world, was dumbfounded, staring blankly into the distance, her heart unable to calm for a long time.
Is this... the power of a Demon King?
She had always thought that with her own efforts and talent, she could catch up to Chen Shuo.
It wasn't until this moment that she realized just how vast the gulf between her and Chen Shuo truly was.
"Xiyan? Are you alright?"
Chen Shuo embraced the shocked Su Xiyan, asking with tender concern. Feeling Chen Shuo's warmth, Su Xiyan finally came to her senses. Her eyes were red and glistening as she buried herself in Chen Shuo's embrace, her voice tinged with a sob: "Chen Shuo, I was so scared just now. I thought... I thought..."
"Don't be afraid. I told you, with me here, nothing unexpected will happen! See, aren't we both fine now?"
Chen Shuo said proudly. Although the situation had been critical, with his strength and the support of his system, no one could harm him.
"Mm, I... I actually didn't expect you to be this powerful. Is... is this the true power of a Demon King?"
Even though she was considered an experienced Demon Hunter, this was the first time she had witnessed such terrifying power.
Just one Demon King could cause the heavens and earth to change color, and the sun and moon to lose their light.
If this were to face off against another Demon King, the results would be unimaginable.
This made her worry about their current situation: "Chen Shuo, we should be careful. That Demon King might still be nearby. We need to be prepared for battle."
"Relax, that Demon King has already left. We're safe now."
Chen Shuo gently stroked Su Xiyan's hair, his face full of affection. As he caressed her, he was also converting the yin and cold energy in his body into power to regulate Su Xiyan's body.
"Are you sure? How could that Demon King just leave like that?"
Su Xiyan found it hard to believe. From the current situation, it seemed the enemy had the advantage.
Moreover, retreating after such a great sacrifice was a major taboo in warfare.
In Su Xiyan's view, although Chen Shuo had the strength of a Demon King, the opponent was his equal and had the advantage of numbers. There was no reason to retreat.
Feeling uneasy, Su Xiyan carefully asked, "Could that Demon King be planning a surprise attack? That's their usual tactic."
"Don't worry, when have I ever been unreliable? I'm certain he has fled."
As Chen Shuo spoke, his fist clenched involuntarily. For him, today was also a missed opportunity to eliminate the enemy.
If that Demon King had been even slightly careless, he could have been killed today.
But the moment the blood magic formation was broken, Chen Shuo could no longer sense even a trace of the other's presence, proving that the opponent had chosen to leave immediately.
And it was quite decisive, not even giving Chen Shuo a chance to lock onto him.
Otherwise, by locking onto the other's aura, coupled with the support of his system, he could have found the enemy's lair and launched a direct assault.
It was a pity, but not entirely so.
At least there was a decent harvest today. Thirty high-level vampires meant a substantial amount of experience.
"Enough about that, quick, see if you've broken through!"
With Chen Shuo's kind reminder, Su Xiyan finally reacted, closing her eyes to sense her own condition. The next second, her beautiful eyes widened in shock, her expression bewildered: "How... how is this possible?"
"What's wrong?" Chen Shuo asked curiously.
Su Xiyan was immersed in excitement, unable to speak for a long time. She could never have imagined such a great improvement in just one night. The feeling was like riding a roller coaster.
"I... this... how should I tell you? I've already broken through to the peak of Gold Tier 3, just one step away from Platinum."
As Su Xiyan spoke, she couldn't help but swallow a sweet mouthful of saliva.
She had never experienced such rapid leveling up before. In just a short minute, she was about to break through to Platinum?
If such an exaggerated method of leveling up were to spread, it would be quite sensational in the entire Demon Hunter world. No, it should be said to be unprecedented.
"What? Only Gold Tier 3?"
Chen Shuo shook his head, slightly disappointed. Killing so many high-level vampires at once, and only reaching Gold Tier 3.
"That's already amazing, isn't it? What did you expect?"
Chen Shuo thought for a moment: "It should at least be Platinum Tier 1, right?"
Su Xiyan gave Chen Shuo a big eye roll, somewhat speechless: "Do you think Platinum Demon Hunters grow on trees? That you can just break through whenever you want? Reaching Gold Tier 3 is already terrifying enough!"
"Alright, alright, it's good to have made progress. By the way, after all this talk, how are you going to thank me?" Chen Shuo looked at Su Xiyan with a mischievous expression.
to panic—he has a system. As long as an investment target dies, he can claim a reward. And since he is immortal, the one thing he has plenty of is time. ... Countless years later. “Immortal Emperor of Longevity? I invested in him.” “Supreme Celestial Venerable? I invested in him.” “Undying Empress? I invested in her.” “...” “Heh. Once they’ve all died, even the Heavenly Dao will have to kneel and call me Dad.”
his freshman year, Su Bai accidentally bound the "Indulgence Tycoon System." 【Sleeping in? Reward: +$1,000】 【Spent $288 at a street barbecue stall? Cashback: +$2,880】 【Dropped $14,396 on in-game skins? Special reward unlocked: A brand-new Porsche Panamera!】 Luxury cars, penthouses, corporate shares, financial empires… College life was all about living freely and doing whatever he pleased! … When the adorably naive academic genius faced family medical bills and financial struggles, Su Bai waved his hand dismissively: "Your future is on me." "Wuwu~ Big Brother is so good to me! I’ll become a scientist to repay you!" When the genius girl got bullied by a shady professor? Su Bai casually dropped a billion-dollar investment, forcing the university to grovel and beg for her return. A company’s funding chain collapsing? Su Bai smirked—cash was the one thing he’d never run out of. Years later, when people traced the rise of the AI prodigy beauty, who was the man behind her success? Not just that—Su Bai also became the tsundere campus belle’s unattainable dream, the contrast senior’s daily necessity, and the beautiful counselor’s emotional anchor…
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
