Chapter 137 Mercenary Group, Shadow Wolf

In the Northern Region Demon Abyss, black mist surged like a tide, obscuring the sky and sun.

However, at this moment, a figure walked leisurely through the depths of the Demon Abyss, as if taking a stroll in his own backyard.

It was Zhou Chen.

After separating from Han Li, he continued his training in the Northern Region Demon Abyss.

With his current strength, although the Demonic Beasts here were fierce, as long as he didn't foolishly venture into forbidden areas or provoke special creatures like Blood Demons or Soul Devouring Ants, they didn't pose too great a threat.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Zhou Chen suppressed his Cultivation to the tenth level of Nascent Soul.

After all, when a boy is out and about, he still needs to learn how to protect himself.

“Roar—!”

A thunderous roar of a beast came from afar, followed by intense sounds of battle.

Zhou Chen frowned slightly, his figure flickered, and he sped towards the direction of the sound.

In a valley ahead, more than a dozen Cultivators were being besieged by a group of gigantic Demonic Beasts.

Leading them was a Demonic Beast with a Half-Saint aura—an Azure Shadow Demonic Wolf, its entire body as black as ink, its eyes blood-red, a hint of playful mockery in its gaze, and a length of ten zhang, its aura extremely ferocious.

The dozen or so Cultivators were clearly no match; several had already been injured, and the situation was precarious.

“Commander, we can't hold on!”

A young Cultivator shouted loudly, cracks already appearing on the long sword in his hand.

“Everyone, form a formation! We absolutely cannot let it break through the defense line!”

Leading them was a woman who looked to be in her early twenties, with delicate features and a tall, slender figure, her perfect curves outlined by a tight leather armor.

She held a silver long spear, its tip glinting with cold light, and her Cultivation had clearly reached the tenth level of Nascent Soul, making her the strongest in this team.

But even so, facing a Half-Saint-Grade Demonic Beast, no matter how well-equipped she was, she appeared powerless.

“Damn it, how did this Azure Shadow Demonic Wolf appear here?”

The woman gritted her teeth, her silver spear dancing, its shadows overlapping, barely fending off the Demonic Wolf's attack.

However, although the Demonic Wolf's aura was only Half-Saint, its actual combat power was equivalent to a human Quasi-Saint Realm; how could a tenth-level Nascent Soul Cultivator like her deal with it?

Not to mention there were more than a dozen smaller Demonic Wolves lurking around, clearly the Azure Shadow Demonic Wolf was toying with them.

Boom!

The Demonic Wolf slammed down with a claw, and the woman was immediately sent flying several zhang, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

“Commander!”

The others were shocked at the sight and rushed forward, but their strength was even weaker and they couldn't do anything.

Just as the Demonic Wolf was about to pounce on the fallen woman, at the critical moment, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her.

It was Zhou Chen.

“Interesting, there's actually a mercenary group.”

Zhou Chen smiled faintly and waved his hand.

A golden Sword Qi instantly slashed out, directly cutting the Azure Shadow Demonic Wolf in half at the waist!

Howl!

The Demonic Wolf's eyes showed terror, and it let out a mournful wail as its massive body crashed to the ground, its life force extinguished.

The entire scene was silent.

Everyone's eyes widened, looking in disbelief at the young man who had suddenly appeared.

Slaying a Half-Saint Realm Azure Shadow Demonic Wolf with a single sword?

What kind of strength was this?

“Tha… thank you, Senior, for saving our lives!”

The woman endured her injuries, struggling to get up and bow.

“No need for formalities.”

Zhou Chen reached out and helped her up, “Who are you people? Why are you here?”

“Replying to Senior, we are the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group, and I am the Commander, Lin Xue'er.”

The woman said respectfully, “We took on a mission to collect Netherworld Flowers from the depths of the Demon Abyss, but we didn't expect to encounter this Demonic Wolf.”

Lin Xue'er?

Zhou Chen's heart stirred, and he silently activated the Opportunity panel.

[Name: Lin Xue'er]

[Cultivation: Tenth level of Nascent Soul]

[Fate: Daughter of Heaven Frost City Lord, Commander of the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group. She lived a life of ease and comfort since childhood. Influenced by the Heaven Frost City Lord, she aspired to achieve something great. She possesses an Ice Spirit Body, which was never activated in her life, and she ultimately stopped at the sixth level of the Saint Realm.]

[Recent Opportunity: Three days later, she will purchase a black porcelain bottle at the Heaven Frost City auction and obtain a Heaven Rank top-grade Spirit Yuan Pill.]

[Destiny: Astonishing Talent (Purple)]

Daughter of Heaven Frost City Lord?

Zhou Chen raised an eyebrow; this was quite unexpected.

The daughter of a City Lord, actually running a mercenary group?

“Lin Guniang, seeing your extraordinary Cultivation Technique, you must come from a prominent Family. Why did you choose to form a mercenary group?”

Zhou Chen asked directly.

Lin Xue'er was startled by his words, then gave a bitter smile, “Senior indeed has a Wisdom Eye; nothing can be hidden from you.”

She took a deep breath and continued, “To be honest, I am the daughter of the Heaven Frost City Lord. From a young age, I was unwilling to stay in the City Lord's mansion, always wanting to make a name for myself through my own strength. Although my father didn't approve, he didn't stop me either.”

“So you formed this mercenary group?”

“Yes,” Lin Xue'er continued.

“I want to prove to my father that I'm not just a pretty face who hides under his wing; I can stand on my own!”

Zhou Chen nodded inwardly; this woman indeed had some spirit.

Moreover, from the Opportunity panel, she would have an Opportunity three days later, specifically at the Heaven Frost City auction.

“Since that's the case, I also happen to be going to Heaven Frost City. How about we travel together?”

Zhou Chen suggested.

“Really?” A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Xue'er's eyes. “That would be wonderful! With Senior accompanying us, our safety will be guaranteed.”

The other mercenaries also showed excited expressions.

The scene of Zhou Chen slaying the Azure Shadow Demonic Wolf with a single sword had deeply shaken them.

With such a powerful individual accompanying them, what Demonic Beast would they fear?

“By the way, I still don't know what to call Senior?”

Lin Xue'er asked.

“My surname is Zhou. I'm not much older than you, so you can just call me Zhou Dage.”

Zhou Chen smiled faintly, “My Cultivation isn't high, only at the tenth level of Nascent Soul, so I can't be considered a Senior.”

Tenth level of Nascent Soul?

Everyone exchanged glances, somewhat disbelieving.

A tenth-level Nascent Soul Cultivator could slay a sixth-tier Demonic Beast with one sword?

What a joke!

But since Zhou Chen said so, they couldn't ask too many questions.

“Zhou Dage is too modest.”

Lin Xue'er laughed, “To be able to slay an Azure Shadow Demonic Wolf with one sword is certainly no ordinary feat.”

“It was just good luck.”

Zhou Chen waved his hand, “Let's leave this place first. The scent of Demonic Beast blood can easily attract other Demonic Beasts.”

“Zhou Dage is right.”

Lin Xue'er nodded, then said to the accompanying mercenaries, “Everyone, pack up your things; we're departing immediately!”

The group quickly packed their equipment and headed towards the outer perimeter of the Demon Abyss.

Along the way, Lin Xue'er occasionally stole glances at Zhou Chen, a peculiar glint in her beautiful eyes.

This mysterious man was not only powerful but also had an extraordinary temperament, exuding an air of transcendence in his every move.

Most importantly, he had saved her life.

While the trope of a hero saving a beauty is cliché, it has always been the most effective way to capture a woman's heart since ancient times.

Although Lin Xue'er had an independent personality, she was still a woman. How could she not be moved by such a man?

“Zhou Dage, are you here in the Northern Region Demon Abyss for training?”