novelraw Chapter 361 - 290: Slaying Demons, Spider Demon Ancestor! (Double-Length)_2
Chapter 361 - 290: Slaying Demons, Spider Demon Ancestor! (Double-Length)_2
Just as Zhao Linxin and Tang Qicheng were engaging in combat for military merits, a greater commotion erupted from deep within the dense forest.
"Hm?" Song Changming gazed in the direction of the disturbance.
He saw the large area of vegetation continuously collapsing, and the earth being torn open with several large holes.
Gigantic creatures emerged from within.
These were giant spider bodies, at least a hundred meters long and several tens of meters high, clawing their way from deep underground.
Rows of black eyes hung on their heads, numbering in the hundreds.
Their sudden appearance also alarmed the various banners of the military forces.
Song Changming saw clearly that some people had disturbed these colossal entities, and among them were several squad leaders, and even centurions who couldn’t escape, wrapped by the massive webs spat by those creatures, swallowed whole in an instant.
"No!" One of the centurions roared, struggling but unable to break the webs binding him with all his strength, activating his Innate Qi Aura to no avail.
"Go!" Xing Tiexin’s expression tensed, and without hesitation, he flew over.
Song Changming exchanged a glance with Fu Yuan and followed in succession.
Below, Zhao Linxin hesitated, naturally perceiving the formidable power of the giant spider demons, which filled him with dread.
He came to earn merits, taking on the weak was fine, but he didn’t want to risk his life recklessly.
Tang Qicheng, seeing Zhao Linxin unmoved, also stayed behind with ease, finding satisfaction in destroying these little demons and creatures.
After all, they had the backing of a noble family, which could elevate minor merits significantly, a convenience their noble family could provide.
Elsewhere, Song Changming followed Xing Tiexin into the depths of the dense forest, where other flag generals had arrived with their men and were besieging the three giant spider bodies.
Though gigantic, the spiders moved with remarkable agility.
Especially their webs, which shot into the sky like lasers, nearly impossible to defend against.
Their shells were equally tough, far surpassing ordinary spider demons.
Centurions of Innate Realm strength were easily swallowed, with even their Innate Qi Aura unable to leave a mark on the spiders’ shells.
Even when Fu Yuan attacked, he could barely chip the spiders’ shells, and these minor injuries were insignificant to the three giant spider demon beasts.
"The ancestors have arrived! The ancestors have arrived!"
In the forest, the other spider demons rejoiced at the sight of the three giant spiders.
"These must be the patriarchs of the spider demon clan here," Song Changming thought as he eyed the grotesque creatures.
Demons typically had long lifespans, and the longer they lived, the deeper their Tao Practice.
Usually, the patriarchs of the demon clans were the highest-ranked and strongest in the clan.
Song Changming tried to slash with his sword, but the purple-gold Innate Blade Qi barely scratched the spider’s shell.
Though he had unlocked the second Earth Martial Vein, his Innate Realm cultivation attainment was still far from that of military powerhouses like Fu Yuan.
If Fu Yuan’s Innate Qi Aura couldn’t harm the giant spider, neither could he.
Having tested his power, Song Changming understood his limitations.
"What if I try this?"
He suddenly moved under one of the giant spiders, targeting a joint in a spider leg, and slashed with his sword.
This time, he unleashed his full Qi Power.
Power of Three Dragons!
Buzz!
The long blade trailed a purple-gold flame, blurring in motion.
In the next moment, the blade hit the joint of the giant spider’s leg with a bang.
Compared to the thick spider leg, his sword seemed as insignificant as a needle.
Yet this slash caused the entire giant spider to tilt, toppling to one side.
Upon closer inspection, the spot he struck shattered, with a torrent of blood bursting forth like a breached dam.
The joint of the leg was almost severed, throwing the giant spider off balance.
"Which family do you belong to, well done!" Came a loud praise as a general arrived, favorably looking at Song Changming.
To deliver such a blow to the demon beast body of the spider ancestor was not something ordinary soldiers could achieve.
Song Changming’s destructive slash far exceeded the capability of his Innate Realm cultivation.
After speaking, the commander drew his sword, delivering a slash as well.
His Innate Qi Aura gushed forth like crashing waves, directly piercing the thickly armoured abdomen of the spider ancestor.
This attack heavily struck the spider ancestor, causing it to roll over.
Simultaneously, the massive spider demon body swiftly shrank, turning into a naked man.
The man’s back had eight spider legs, and his chest and abdomen were covered with numerous eyes.
His abdomen bore a large bloody hole from the burst eyes, and among the eight legs, one was snapped off.
He glared at Song Changming and the powerful general nearby.
These two had injured his demon beast body, forcing him to fight in half-demon form.
The other two spider ancestors also realized their beast forms had little advantage when surrounded, so they all transformed into half-demon forms to face the enemy.
"Boy, this old thing is beyond your ability to handle, back off before you get killed," Wang Shifu said to Song Changming.
"Yes." At that moment, Song Changming recognized him as one of the military’s Little Flag Masters.
Since he said so, Song Changming retreated accordingly.
Destroying the demon beast form of the spider ancestor didn’t mean he could independently take down this old demon.
In fact, since the spider ancestor appeared, the oppressive atmosphere it emitted was palpably intense.
Had it not been for the congregation of military powerhouses today, and knowing there was support, he wouldn’t have dared such an audacious attack against this old monster.
Seeing Song Changming retreat, the spider ancestor was displeased, spitting webs directly at him, clearly not intending to let him go.
The webs moved like lightning, arriving in an instant, too fast even for Wang Shifu to intercept.
Song Changming’s eyes shone brightly.
In his Nether Sea, the Spirit Body’s strong perception had long encompassed the surrounding space for miles, so the moment the webs launched, he had locked onto them with his perception.
Just as he was about to strike to deflect it, a long spear appeared before him.
The webs collided with the Gang Qi emanating from the long spear, which scattered like splashing water.
The webs were deflected, striking a nearby spider demon flaunting its might under the protection of the three ancestors.
Its head was pierced through by the webs as easily as stabbing through tofu.
Even in death, it didn’t know why it had died...
"Changming, Fu Yuan, you two go clean up the remaining spider demons below." Xing Tiexin held the iron spear, commanding them.
It was he who had swiftly used his spear to block the webs just now.
"Yes." Fu Yuan nodded in agreement and said to Song Changming, "Younger Brother Song, let’s go."
"Alright." Song Changming caught up with Fu Yuan, heading towards the forest below.
As for the three spider ancestors above, there were military powerhouses to handle them.
In the forest below, countless spider demons appeared alongside the three ancestors, all emerging from the large pits underground.
Before Song Changming and Fu Yuan got close, the sound of fierce battles had already erupted below.
The formidable flag officers of the military unleashed their Innate Qi Aura, flattening terrains and battling masses of spider demons in an earth-shattering confrontation.
"It’s you, you killed my sister!"
A pink-haired female spider demon, gritted her teeth as she lunged at Song Changming and Fu Yuan who just landed in the forest.
"Hm?" Song Changming looked carefully, it wasn’t hard to recognize that this female spider demon was likely connected to the spider demon sisters who previously raided the spirit crystal vein.
The opponent clearly had a way to recognize that he was the one who killed the spider demon sisters.
"These demons also have genuine emotions..." Song Changming mused, sensing the woman’s anger and grief, no different from a human’s.
Then, he swung his blade, and the innate purple-gold Blade Qi cleaved through, dazzling, cleanly slicing her in half at the waist.
"Since you’re so heartbroken, go join them."
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