Chapter 146: Hunting Demons

ompanied by two shrill screams, the lava lake suddenly churned.Suddenly, the surrounding fire monkeys were startled and this chaos spread inwards at an alarming rate. In front of Qin Sang, a crimson w...Qin Sang concealed himself and arrived above the large formation's protective barrier in the chasm. Only then did he retract his Falling Cloud Wings, revealing his figure.

The disciples of Shao Huashan below the great formation were initially surprised. When they saw Qin Sang's waist token, they let out a cheer of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted. They quickly opened the formation and welcomed Qin Sang in, addressing him respectfully as "Master Uncle."

Although the white rhinoceros demon beast did not continue to attack the spirit stone mine, it was still eyeing it covetously. Fearful of a surprise attack by the white rhinoceros demon beast, they dared not remove the formation and remained on high alert. All activities at the spirit stone mine were forced to come to a standstill, suffering from this incessant disturbance.

"My name is Qin Sang, I'm here to exorcise demons by the headmaster's order. Where's your leader"

Qin Sang swept his gaze across the spirit stone mine and saw that there were about twenty disciples there. The two with the highest cultivation levels were only at the 12th level of the Qi Refining Stage, one a middle-aged man and the other looking to be in his fifties or sixties, his face more weathered.

The Ling Stone Mine was originally guarded by disciples at the Foundation Establishment stage. Now that the mine is nearly depleted and of little value, Shao Hua Mountain no longer wastes resources on it. The disciples stationed here now have no hope of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

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That old man hurried out and bowed before Qin Sang, saying respectfully: “Disciple Shen Youdao pays his respects to Master Uncle Qin. I am the steward of the Ling Shi Mine.”

Qin Sang nodded and instructed, "The rest of you continue to maintain the formation. Shen Youdao, tell me about the white rhinoceros demon beast over there."

Shen Youdao didn't know much about the Bai Xi Yao Beast, and with his abilities, he didn't dare to confront it head-on. He remained inside the formation, refusing to come out.

When the white rhinoceros demon beast attacked the spirit stone mine, the aura it revealed was at the early stage of the demon spirit period. The horn on its forehead could release water arrows, which were not only fast but also powerful, almost piercing through the large formation of the spirit stone mine. It is unknown if this was its natal divine ability.

Besides, Shen Youdao's evaluation of the white rhinoceros demon beast was only that its skin was thick and fleshy. The weapons used by these people could not harm it at all.

There's a huge gap between the Qi Refining Stage and the Foundation Establishment Stage. Besides, some demonic beasts have unusually tough physiques, which is one of their advantages. It's normal that they can't be beaten even if they don't fight back.

"Do you know why it attacked the spirit stone mine" Qin Sang asked casually.

After a demonic beast breaks through to the Demonic Spirit stage, although it gradually opens its spiritual wisdom, it is still dominated by instinct. However, at this time, they already have a sense of good fortune and avoiding misfortune, especially after experiencing several dangers, their spiritual wisdom will grow rapidly, and they can vaguely understand the importance of ascetic cultivation and pursue the path of cultivation.

Unless there is a great temptation, or hatred, these monsters will not come out of their lair.

Demons that truly prey on humans, vicious and brutal, driven by insatiable gluttony, are mostly low-level demons in the mortal realm.

When a demon's cultivation period ends, it is also the time when they are most susceptible to death. In the territory of human cultivators, the lives of demonic beasts are still very difficult. Not every demonic beast has the luck of a white cat and can be refined by the Emperor's Flowing Jade Liquid.

The spirit stone mine is almost depleted, with only a few difficult-to-mine veins left. Mount Shaohua has almost abandoned it. Why would it attract the white rhinoceros demon beast, and why is it so persistent

Could it be that there is a treasure in the spirit stone mine, detected by the white rhinoceros demon beast

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When Qin Sang glanced at Shen Youdao, the latter broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly said, "Reporting to Master Qin, we speculate that it's likely the aura of the Spirit Eye from the Spirit Stone Mine leaking out that attracted it. Some time ago, while excavating a vein beneath the Spirit Vein, we accidentally caused a cave-in, almost destroying the accompanying Spirit Vein of the Spirit Stone Mine, causing the aura of the Spirit Vein to leak. Although this Spirit Vein is not large, it contains a Spirit Eye. Originally, there was a master guarding the Spirit Mine here, who had established his cave dwelling in this location. Master Qin, you and your disciples go down and have a look, it'll be clear."

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As the two approached the entrance to the cave abode, Qin Sang used his divine sense to scan it before stepping inside. It was indeed a spiritual eye, but one could clearly feel that the spiritual energy within the cave abode was thinner than normal spiritual eye cave abodes. The ground was also covered in cracks, all freshly broken.

Qin Sang went to the depths of the mine again and nodded secretly. Shen Youdao's words should be true. If there were any treasures in the spirit stone mine, they would have been looted by that foundation-building senior long ago.

The Tao Tie Law also applies to demonic beasts.

The Spirit Eye Cave also holds great allure for monsters and beasts, no wonder that white rhinoceros monster is so persistent.

Qin Sang then asked the disciple where he had been when the incident happened. As they spoke, it was already dusk. He ordered Shen Youdao to preside over the formation and wait for his signal. In case the battle went unfavorable, this would serve as a retreat.

Then, he activated his Luo Yun wings to disappear, silently flying out of the spirit stone mine.

The vast expanse of the Yuncang lake shimmered with emerald waves stretching for miles, its depths unfathomable, making it impossible to discern where the white rhinoceros monster lurked.

Qin Sang hid and flew to the place where the disciple was attacked. After looking around, he quietly left and searched the area for a long time before finally finding an uninhabited island in the southeast direction.

The island wasn't large, and it was deserted. Qin Sang didn't disturb a single blade of grass or tree on the island. First, he set up a simple prohibition to block the island's vision and spiritual energy fluctuations, then he took out the Six Rods Ten Directions Yama Banner and secretly arranged the formation on the island.

After making his preparations, Qin Sang no longer concealed himself. Instead, he activated the 遁靈訣, concealing his aura to the level of a Qi Refining cultivator. Then, he rode the Feitian Shuttle, swaggering toward that area.

Flying overhead, we were almost to the Spirit Stone Mine. The lake below remained eerily still.

"Could it be that the White Rhinoceros Demon Beast has given up on taking over the cave"

Just as Qin Sang was muttering to herself, she suddenly heard a loud "whoosh" sound.

The surface of the lake was splashed with water, followed by a fierce gust of wind that ripped through the air.

Qin Sang's expression tightened, his divine sense always on high alert. The moment the anomaly appeared, he detected the enemy's presence. On the surface of the water, which had been completely still before, a gigantic rhinoceros shadow materialized out of nowhere.

This monster was a full circle larger than an ordinary white rhinoceros. Lurking underwater, it was like a massive creature. Its skin and horns were as white as jade, very unique and completely different from ordinary white rhinos.

"Whoosh!"

A crystal water arrow shot out from the lake surface, as swift as lightning, heading straight for the flying saucer in the air.

Qin Sang was well-prepared, and the Flying Heaven Shuttle immediately changed direction, narrowly avoiding the sneak attack.

Then came bursts of sonic booms.

Only the white rhinoceros demon beast emerged from the water, raising its head to stare at the escaping light in the sky. Its eyes were fierce, and the light on its horn flashed repeatedly. A series of water arrows shot out like beads on a string, blocking all directions of movement for the flying shuttle, intending to shoot Qin Sang into a sieve.

Seeing this scene, Qin Sang pondered for a moment, then decisively put away the Feitian Shuttle and summoned his Wumu Sword. He rode the sword out of the blockade and sped towards the deserted island, making a desperate escape.

Before the white rhinoceros demon appeared, Qin Sang had no idea whatsoever, he couldn't even sense a trace of demonic energy. It seems this demon is skilled in the art of concealment, using a large formation to trap it and then slowly plan its demise would be more appropriate.ds to receive the jade cup. The instant his fingertips touched the jade, they trembled subtly and silently.At this moment, Qin Sang's fingers seemed to transform into a spirit sword, with sword energy...