I Can Use Myriad Divine Abilities-Chapter 190: Pursuit

A massive Mountain Demon head rolled onto the ground.

Then came the second, the third...

Zhang Yuan didn’t pursue the escaping Mountain Demons but instead dealt with the severely injured ones lying on the ground first.

No matter how thick the fur or how hard the bones of these Mountain Demons were, they couldn’t withstand a strike from the Red Blood Saber.

Their corpses emitted black smoke, rotted and vanished in an instant, turning into pus and blood seeping into the soil.

Roar~

Suddenly, a Mountain Demon with a Fine Iron Arrow lodged in its head staggered and got up shakily from the ground.

A low growl echoed from its throat.

Yet its gaze was disoriented, its consciousness already collapsed, looking more like a Zombie.

Zhang Yuan’s gaze sharpened, and he immediately dashed forward, swinging his saber to decapitate it.

This was the Mountain Demon Zhang Yuan had first shot earlier.

But he hadn’t received a Source Material prompt at the time, hinting that things were not straightforward.

As expected, this creature could "come back from the dead," living up to its sinister mountain reputation, far exceeding ordinary beasts.

And normal weapons couldn’t completely kill Mountain Demons.

Perhaps using the Blood Burning Technique could be effective.

However, burning Qi and Blood was undoubtedly a big test for Zhang Yuan’s continuously depleted Qi and Blood Value.

Therefore, weighing the pros and cons, Zhang Yuan decisively abandoned the notion of obtaining Source Material.

Resolving the enemy directly with the Red Blood Saber.

In fact, using this Divine Soldier also comes at a cost.

The cost is Zhang Yuan’s fresh blood!

But this time, fighting with the Red Blood Saber, it hadn’t absorbed a single drop of blood from him.

Zhang Yuan speculated that either it was due to the saber having drained a Tier Four powerhouse before.

Or it was the result of his long-term nurturing of this Divine Soldier.

But regardless of the possibility, Zhang Yuan believed such "benefits" were limited, similar to his Qi and Blood Value, needing replenishment once consumed.

Otherwise, once expended, he would still have to pay with his own blood!

Suppressing the distracting thoughts, Zhang Yuan took a long breath and then sacrificed the bear corpse tossed aside by the Mountain Demons.

The bear corpse regained.

But its hide bore some torn wounds.

It was undoubtedly the handiwork of the Mountain Demons.

Zhang Yuan lost interest in bringing it home.

Simply sacrificing it was more convenient.

[Source Material +4.7]

Ignoring the information flashing in his field of view, Zhang Yuan’s gaze turned toward the forest ahead.

That was the direction the Mountain Demons had escaped in!

In fact, those escaping Mountain Demons had never left his sight.

In the next moment, Zhang Yuan darted forward like an Arrow Leaving the Bowstring.

In a blink, he dived into the dense forest.

More than two miles ahead of him, five Mountain Demons were fleeing.

Including the white-faced Mountain Demon among them.

Their speed wasn’t very fast, but they were extremely familiar with the surrounding terrain, sometimes sprinting on all fours, sometimes leaping onto tree branches using vines, skillfully evading obstacles in their path.

However, these mountain-dwelling creatures were completely unaware that in the air just a hundred steps behind, a black-feathered, red-eyed crow was silently pursuing, keeping a watchful eye on their every move!

Further behind, Zhang Yuan, using the perspective of the Red-eyed Crow, firmly locked onto these fleeing creatures.

Thus, the chase continued, with five Mountain Demons crossing dense forest, climbing over a ridge, and finally ascending a steep peak, diving into a concealed cave!

Zhang Yuan’s pursuit halted in front of the ridge.

He didn’t continue the chase.

The cave the Mountain Demons had just entered was clearly their lair.

Zhang Yuan planned to take them all out in one fell swoop.

But he didn’t intend to act immediately.

Because now, after a series of fierce battles, Zhang Yuan’s Qi and Blood Value had dramatically declined.

Currently, less than one-third remained.

Qi and Blood Value is the foundation of Zhang Yuan’s strength, much like a mage’s mana bar — once depleted, not only would his extraordinary abilities fail to activate, even his own strength would plummet.

To ensure safety, he needed his Qi and Blood Value to recover to at least over half!

As the saying goes, "Haste makes waste," Zhang Yuan found a safe spot to sit and rest.

He unhurriedly disassembled the Iron-Clad Bow retrieved earlier, along with the Fine Iron Arrows, and meticulously placed them back into his quiver.

Then hid it in the nearby grass.

Next, Zhang Yuan took out half a piece of Wild Ginseng, sliced it with a dagger, and slowly chewed it.

The bitter ginseng liquid flowed down his throat and into his stomach, instantly dispersing its medicinal power.

His Qi and Blood Value also gradually began to increase.

Since understanding the role of Qi and Blood Value, Zhang Yuan had been seeking methods for quick recovery.

The best-known method at present is consuming Qi Blood Pill!

The efficacy of this precious elixir, Zhang Yuan had experienced multiple times, and he was very fond of it.

However, Qi Blood Pills were incredibly rare.

He currently had no way to obtain these elixirs.

Apart from Qi Blood Pills, Zhang Yuan had tried various medicinal herbs.

Herbs that nourish Qi and blood.

Ginseng, reishi, angelica, polygonum multiflorum, chicken blood vine...

Ultimately discovering Wild Ginseng to be the most effective.

Especially older ginseng.

Though Wild Ginseng’s efficacy in restoring Qi and blood wasn’t as potent as Qi Blood Pills, it was more accessible and had a relatively long duration, making it a suitable low-cost substitute.

Thus, Zhang Yuan always carried a whole or half piece of ginseng with him.

Periodically, he chewed a piece, occasionally eating some dry rations he had brought along.

As for the Mountain Demons’ lair, it was kept under surveillance by the Red-eyed Crow.

Approaching evening, Zhang Yuan’s Qi and Blood Value had restored to over three-quarters.

Suddenly standing up, he darted towards the mountain peak.

For this operation, Zhang Yuan left behind all his burdens, including the Iron-Clad Bow.

Lightly equipped, he headed to the Mountain Demons’ lair!

The Red-eyed Crow flew overhead, swiftly entering the inconceivably hidden cave first.

Moments later, it flew back out.

Yet in those brief ten seconds, Zhang Yuan had seen enough of the cave’s interior.

As he charged into the cave, he encountered a yellow-faced Mountain Demon.

This Mountain Demon was likely out keeping watch, perhaps alerted by the sudden appearance of the Red-eyed Crow, leading to an unplanned face-off with Zhang Yuan.

Enhanced with six times the agility, Zhang Yuan instantly accelerated towards the Mountain Demon, and at the moment of impact, the Red Blood Saber in his left hand viciously plunged into the latter’s neck.

The sharp Divine Soldier pierced through the Mountain Demon’s throat!

The ferocious giant shuddered fiercely, its just-raised arms helplessly falling.

Its limbs convulsed involuntarily, its robust body wilted and shrank at a visibly rapid pace.

As if its entire strength and essence were completely devoured by the Red Blood Saber!

Within just three or four seconds, the yellow-faced Mountain Demon had turned to dust.

Very similar to when Zhang Yuan performed sacrifices.

Roar~

Angry roars erupted from the cave’s depths.

The Mountain Demons inside had clearly noticed the arrival of the harbinger!

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I’m out with some errands today, I’ll be back late, owe you an update, will make it up later, apologies.

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