Dashing Student

The demonic beasts at the Golden Core Stage roared menacingly, exuding a terrifying aura.

Compared to human cultivators, demon beasts’ methods of attack are more direct. Their powerful physiques are enough to intimidate cultivators of the same realm. Even more so now, Chen Nan remains at the Golden Core Stage.

"Get out of my way!"

In an instant, a wind blade about a zhang long condensed in Chen Nan’s palm, which he fiercely slashed towards the large snake, only to knock it to the ground, sparking off its scales.

His cultivation had not yet recovered, and his magic was too weak against these Golden Core Stage demon beasts.

As several demon beasts closed in again, Chen Nan surveyed his surroundings, seeking a flaw to escape, but demons guarded all directions.

Even from the sky, a giant eagle with a wingspan of three zhang hovered, its wings conjuring whirlwinds, and its sharp eyes fixed on Chen Nan as if eyeing its dinner.

Chen Nan forced a bitter smile. The lengths these people went to deal with him were extraordinary. It seemed there was no escaping this calamity.

"Then let’s fight!"

He roared angrily to the sky, and seeing a Cold Jade Ice Spider rushing towards him, spurting icy spider silk from its hideous mouthparts, he flashed forward to meet it head-on. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

From the golden flames on his body, black flames emerged strangely, raising the fire’s power to a terrifying level, distorting the surrounding space with its heat.

The icy spider silk melted upon contact with Chen Nan, who charged towards the Cold Jade Ice Spider, the silk peeling away, reaching in the blink of an eye.

"Star Fall!"

Enormous flames materialized above the spider’s head, like a blazing sun falling, crashing violently upon it. The intense heat instantly burned through its icy protection.

Chen Nan pounced fiercely, mounted upon the Cold Jade Ice Spider’s back, and frantically tore at it like a rampaging beast, reducing its back to a mess of blood and flesh in seconds.

The other demon beasts rushed over, attacking Chen Nan relentlessly, yet he appeared oblivious, focused solely on attacking the ice spider, causing blood to spurt from its back like a fountain.

The Cold Jade Ice Spider’s eight long legs flailed like spears, but it couldn’t shake off Chen Nan. The pain drove it mad, spreading cold air that harmed the other demon beasts.

This scene left the three black-robed figures dumbfounded. Initially, they thought it would be easy to kill a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator with their demon beasts.

But this Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator could survive attacks from several Golden Core Stage demon beasts, even counterattacking!

"What a freak! When did the Heavenly Border produce such a freak?"

Old Ghost Miao’s face was full of shock, muttering constantly to himself.

Xiu Ming, on the other hand, was filled with heartache and angrily shouted, "Bastard, go easy on it!"

That Cold Jade Ice Spider was the demon beast he had painstakingly contracted, now near death.

Seated on the giant python’s head, the Snake King’s expression lost its mockery; Chen Nan’s strength far surpassed their expectations.

"Hmph, even if a freak, he will die today!"

With a thought, he had the giant python place him on the ground and directly charged at Chen Nan.

Sharp ice spikes formed in midair, glinting with danger in the sunlight, raining down on Chen Nan.

Pah, pah, pah...

Some ice spikes shattered upon hitting Chen Nan, while others melted by the Heaven-Burning Flame, yet occasionally some pierced deep into Chen Nan’s flesh.

A bull-tiger with sharp twin horns roared to the heavens, sending out sonic waves visible to the naked eye, striking fear and shaking the divine soul.

Chen Nan’s divine soul felt a heavy blow, causing dizziness, blood streaming from his eyes.

With a crisp crack, the Mountain-moving Bear slapped Chen Nan’s back, bones cracking, causing him to spit blood.

Then came a human-faced demon, waving and releasing a shadow like a human face, directly floating onto Chen Nan’s back.

Even the Heaven-Burning Flame merely dimmed the face somewhat.

As the shadow attached, the sound of flesh corroding rang out, twisting Chen Nan’s features in agony.

Even with sheer reckless bravery, the gap in cultivation realm was too great.

Knowing he might not escape today, a surge of ferocity arose within Chen Nan; even in death, he’d drag a few down with him!

He abruptly leapt, reaching for the void, as if drawing forth an ancient longsword etched with numerous runes.

Demon Suppressing Sword!

When facing demon beasts, the Demon Suppressing Sword burst into a blinding red light, thrust downward by Chen Nan, piercing the Cold Jade Ice Spider’s skull!

"Oh no, my Cold Jade Ice Spider!"

Xiu Ming was filled with anguish, his gaze at Chen Nan brimming with murderous intent, his heart bleeding.

The giant eagle from above, seeing Chen Nan leap, swooped down abruptly, akin to covering the heavens, casting a massive shadow over Chen Nan, its sharp claws seeming poised to tear him to pieces.

"Mo Ying Flame!"

As the gigantic claws closed in, Chen Nan roared angrily, conjuring a mass of pitch-black flame in his hand, trailing a long tail, striking the giant eagle’s head.

The giant eagle let out a miserable cry, the feathers on its head scorched bald in a patch, dropping a few plumes as it retreated back to the sky.

Yet its claws left a deep, bone-exposing wound on Chen Nan.

Falling back down, the Snake King’s giant python awaited below with a gaping maw, other demon beasts’ attacks aimed at him, ready to unleash.

But at that moment, Chen Nan’s world suddenly slowed as if someone pressed a slow-motion button.

He could clearly see the human-faced demon releasing the face shadow, and the bull-tiger slowly opening its mouth, saliva dripping from its sharp teeth.

He could even sense the distant grass, falling leaves, and breeze, as if in that moment, heaven and earth were under his control.

This sensation only lasted a brief instant before everything returned to normal.

"This is... Heavenly Fox Form perfection?"

Chen Nan suddenly realized, unexpectedly breaking through the "Heavenly Fox Form" he’d been cultivating, feeling his body surpass a certain barrier, reaching a new realm.

"Golden Core Stage... but too late!"

His body broke through Foundation Establishment, reaching the Golden Core Stage due to the "Heavenly Fox Form" perfection, but his cultivation lagged behind.

Even his body ascended to the Golden Core Stage, yet he couldn’t compare to those at the third or fourth layers of the Golden Core Stage.

Presently, Chen Nan was covered in wounds; the breakthrough merely allowed him to hold on a bit longer.

As he pondered, his body continued to fall, swallowed whole by the giant python, attempting to digest him with its venom.

The Snake King’s face was filled with arrogance, sneering disdainfully.

"Hmph, just this!"