Chapter 552 — The Youth's Nightmare
The Herdsman of the Wasteland · Page 1 of 5
Shen Mu was overjoyed. His purpose in coming here had been to journey and gain experience, to witness the formidable side of the divine ability practitioners of the vast world, and to learn from the strengths of others, so that he might grow strong enough to contend with the Primordial Ancestor Human Emperor. Taihuang Heaven's demon race was full of powerful divine ability practitioners—surely excellent opponents with whom to exchange techniques!
Moreover, with a deity like the Black Tiger God present, there was no need to worry about encountering a demon god and being unable to escape.
The Black Tiger God's speed was extraordinarily swift; even facing three to five demon gods, he could retreat with perfect composure.
And with the Black Tiger God's words, even if trouble were caused, the Black Tiger God would shoulder the blame—nothing to do with Sect Leader Shen. Sang Hua and Yu He also relaxed.
With a deity like the Black Tiger God at their side, their journey would surely be free of peril. The group immediately descended the city tower.
Yu He, bold yet meticulous, and somewhat more mature than Sang Hua, said, "Tiger Venerable, this time we are heading into demon race territory. It would be best if you did not release your aura, Tiger Venerable, otherwise demon gods of the demon race will block our way.
Better to pretend to be an ordinary divine ability practitioner. The reason the gods of our Taihuang Heaven cannot enter demon race territory is precisely that the demon gods are extremely sensitive to the scent of deities. " The Black Tiger God withdrew his aura and smiled. "Rest assured, I will not give myself away and draw the demon gods. This is your training; I will only watch from the sidelines and not interfere. " They moved at a swift pace; even the lower-cultivation divine ability practitioners could keep up.
This time, because Sang Hua and Yu He intended to infiltrate demon race territory, they had brought only elites—every one a skilled hand from the army, veterans of life-and-death slaughter. As they approached demon race territory, the sky gradually darkened. Wisps of demonic qi drifted to and fro through the mountain forests.
The place seemed shrouded in a layer of gray mist—one could see things, but not far. One divine ability practitioner prepared to activate a flame technique for illumination, but Shu You immediately crushed the technique with a squeeze, saying in a low voice, "This is demon race territory. Unless it is a matter of life and death, no one is to use illumination-type techniques, or we will expose our trail!
Remember, when you encounter an enemy, you must finish the opponent as quickly as possible and end the battle—never draw more enemies! " Everyone felt a chill of awe and quickly voiced their assent. "Shu You's judgment is not bad.
" Shen Mu praised inwardly, then said to Sang Hua, "Have you been to the Suppressing Gods Pagoda? " Sang Hua shook her head, her long braid hanging before her chest. "I haven't had the chance yet. These past few days have been far too busy—no time to go. Recently the demon race has been utterly quiet, and it frightens me.
And the Celestial Master left this time with twenty-four deities, and there has been no news since.
I cannot shake an ominous feeling.
" Shen Mu frowned slightly.
The Woodcutter Sage and the twenty-four deities had left and still had not returned, and there was no word of any great battle breaking out—truly somewhat strange. "Careful—we have now officially entered demon race territory! Ding Yun, scout ahead with your Primordial Spirit! " At Yu He's command, one divine ability practitioner immediately sat cross-legged, his Primordial Spirit leaving his body, and another practitioner stepped forward and hoisted him onto his back. Most of them were Seven Stars realm divine ability practitioners.