Chapter 32: Killing Monsters, Now is Different than Before

“System, show my panel,” Zhou Chen muttered.

“Name: Zhou Chen.”

“Realm: Foundation Establishment Stage Third Layer.”

“Destiny: Undying Golden Body (New), Enlightenment Prodigy (New), Cultivation Prodigy, Alchemy Root, Acquired Dao Body (New).”

“Recent Opportunity: Your fate is shrouded in mist; recent opportunities cannot be viewed.”

“Undying Golden Body (New): Red destiny. You have excellent talent in body tempering; Cultivating it is effortless.”

“Enlightenment Prodigy (New): Purple destiny. You consumed a seven fragrance other shore flower, your Comprehension Ability is extraordinary, comprehending the Dao is easy for you.”

“Cultivation Prodigy: Golden destiny. Having built an eighth-grade Dao Foundation, your Cultivation speed is extraordinary.”

“Martial Arts Prodigy (New): Purple destiny. Your talent in Martial Dao Cultivation is outstanding; Cultivating Cultivation Technique is as simple as eating and drinking for you.”

“Acquired Dao Body (New): Purple destiny. After being tempered by the Primal Chaos Scripture and then consuming an Emperor-grade special Medicinal Pill, you achieved an Acquired Dao Body, Cultivating at divine speed.”

“Alchemy Prodigy: Cyan destiny. Your talent in Alchemy is outstanding; Alchemy is effortless for you.”

“Phew, after Transmigration until now, I finally have some self-preservation ability.”

The increase in strength gave Zhou Chen a great sense of security.

Thinking back, a mere Qi Refining Stage Zhang Xiaoxin could dictate Zhou Chen’s fate.

It couldn't help but make one sigh.

Zhou Chen remembered there was still someone who poisoned him that he hadn’t found yet.

He secretly decided that when he returned to the Sect, he wouldn't expose his strength first, but rather lure the snake out of its hole.

“Roar!”

Just as Zhou Chen was momentarily lost in thought, a Yao Beast’s angry roar suddenly came from not far ahead.

Countless birds and beasts fled in terror, not even looking at Zhou Chen, running past him one after another.

Even Yao Beasts that were natural predators in normal times ignored each other at this moment, fleeing frantically.

Out of caution, Zhou Chen restrained his Qi and blood power, activated the Divine Concealment Art, and hurried forward.

From time to time, he would slap to death a few oblivious Yao Beasts.

“Moo!” A thunderous roar came again, but this time the sound was distinctly different.

Zhou Chen soon saw that a large section of the forest ahead had collapsed.

In the center of the forest, two Yao Beasts were colliding wildly.

“Hiss! Judging by their aura, they are actually two Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Yao Beasts!”

Zhou Chen recognized both Yao Beasts.

One was a Great Strength Demonic Ape, possessing immense strength, fond of eating meat, and incredibly brutal.

The other was a Horned Demonic Ox, which usually didn't actively attack Cultivators, but when it went berserk, it was also exceptionally terrifying.

Normally, if Cultivators encountered them, they would definitely go around.

Although the Materials on their bodies were valuable, the cost of taking them down was too great.

Not only did it require organizing manpower, but the consumption of Medicinal Pills and Spiritual Artifacts also made people hesitate.

Bang! Bang!

Both Demonic Beasts had bloodshot eyes, their fists and horns clashing, striking flesh to flesh, holding nothing back.

The visual effect of violent aesthetics was particularly explosive, and Zhou Chen watched with great interest.

He even felt a bit eager to try.

Rumble, rumble, rumble.

The Horned Demonic Ox seemed stronger; the Demonic Ape's attacks on it were like tickling, showing no obvious injuries.

Conversely, the Demonic Ape's injuries grew more numerous, and blood flowed continuously.

Just as Zhou Chen thought the Demonic Ape was about to lose.

Suddenly, the Demonic Ape's entire body glowed red, its body suddenly grew larger, and its wounds disappeared at a visible rate.

Good heavens, this Demonic Ape actually had a Breakthrough on the spot, reaching the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer!

The Demonic Ape roared to the sky, then unleashed a furious punch, angrily striking the Horned Demonic Ox.

Thump, thump, thump!

A heavy blow directly hit the Demonic Ox's single horn.

The Demonic Ox was sent flying backward, its horn directly separating in mid-air.

The Demonic Ox's body was slammed hard onto the ground, rolling several times.

Crack, crack, crack.

The sound of bones shattering came, like stepping on a bundle of dry firewood.

It was actually killed with one punch!

“Clap, clap! Clap, clap!” Zhou Chen couldn't help but applaud.

The Demonic Ape looked at Zhou Chen, immediately enraged.

Its bloodshot eyes could no longer be restrained, and it charged directly at Zhou Chen.

At this moment, Zhou Chen did not use Spiritual Qi.

He wanted to see what level his newly Cultivated Undying Golden Body Art Third Layer could reach.

The terrifying strong wind from the Demonic Ape's fist, carrying a foul, bloody smell, rushed towards Zhou Chen.

Even a Core Formation Early Stage human Cultivator would not dare to take this punch from the Demonic Ape head-on.

Zhou Chen calmly raised his fist.

His seemingly slow punch actually produced a golden afterimage.

“Undying Golden Body Art!”

Bang!

Only a dull thud, exploding, was heard.

“Roar!!!”

The Demonic Ape's mournful shriek suddenly rang out.

The Demonic Ape's punching arm was now streaming with blood.

The center of its huge fist was deeply dented, revealing stark white bone.

The Demonic Ape, which had just wanted to tear Zhou Chen apart, now had eyes full of fear, and a hint of confusion.

It truly couldn't understand how this human, who seemed to only have Foundation Establishment Early Stage Cultivation, could be so strong.

Zhou Chen, currently unharmed, had a rough judgment of his own strength in his heart.

Ordinary Core Formation Early Stage Yao Beasts, by simply comparing strength, could not injure him.

Whoosh!

The Demonic Ape actually turned and ran, limping, but surprisingly fast.

Zhou Chen was speechless; this Demonic Ape had practically become a spirit, running when it couldn't win.

However, Zhou Chen couldn't possibly let it escape, especially since the Demonic Ape was injured.

Bang! Bang! Boom! Crack!

Zhou Chen moved, quickly catching up to the Demonic Ape.

Immediately, there was a very brief moment of deathly silence.

Thud!

Followed by the dull thud of the Demonic Ape's body crashing to the ground.

There was a large hole in the Demonic Ape's chest.

Zhou Chen was never soft-hearted with such Yao Beasts; after all, it was a Cultivation world.

Yao Beasts could also have backgrounds.

“Hmm? Not bad, there's actually a Demonic Core.”

A Demonic Core fell out of the Demonic Ape's chest.

Zhou Chen took the Demonic Core into his hand, and before he could examine it closely, a rough voice suddenly came from behind him.

“Hahaha, today is a good day! Little fellow in front, put down the Demonic Core, and you can leave.”

Not far away, three burly men appeared before Zhou Chen's eyes.

The leader was a bald man with a clearly visible scar on his face, walking at the front of the three.

The two behind him were both Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer Cultivators, and the scar-faced leader was Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer.

Their faces were filled with joy, completely unaware of what had happened here.

“Hey, are you deaf? Put down the Demonic Core, and you can leave!”

The scar-faced man said to Zhou Chen again, his face full of disdain.

The two behind him exchanged glances, revealing sinister smiles.

Their boss's trick, no matter how many times, always worked.

Once the Cultivator in front put down the Demonic Core and lowered their guard, the three of them would kill and seize the treasure.

The two behind them tacitly separated, surrounding Zhou Chen from different directions.

“Are you sure you'll let me go if you get the Demonic Core?”

Zhou Chen asked.

“Hahaha, don't worry, us three brothers are very trustworthy.”

The three laughed in unison.

“Then you'll have to catch it; the Demonic Core might be a bit hot to handle.”

Zhou Chen tossed the Demonic Ape's Demonic Core towards the scar-faced leader.

The scar-faced man's face broke into a smile, then his expression changed drastically, and he shouted to his two companions.

“Run! Be careful!!!”