novelapdf #399 - The real insect demon
#399 - The real insect demon
The head chieftain, Chen Liang, trembled like a leaf in the autumn wind. Only now did he deeply understand the profoundness and terror of the strange man's power, and he realized the unprecedented torment his soul technique was enduring.
Whenever a thought stirred, it was as if an invisible fire raged within him, reminding him that any betrayal or dissent would be the prelude to his self-destruction.
His insignificant calculations, in front of this powerful figure, were merely a child's play in the water, appearing both naive and ridiculous.
The strange man slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, his voice tinged with regret: "I had high hopes for you, thinking you could master the secrets of nurturing spirit insects,
But Kang Wei is not yet a force, and you held the power to suppress him, yet you allowed him to escape. Truly incompetent.
Now, you are being driven to desperation by a junior, and even the Hua treasure I painstakingly refined has been shattered. How foolish!
That magical treasure contained a secret that could shake the heavens and the earth, yet you lost it so easily."
Chen Liang's heart sank to the bottom of the abyss, the shadow of death quietly enveloping him. He pleaded urgently: "Senior, please give me another chance!
I will swear to hunt down Kang Wei and nurture him with all my heart and strength, making him the most dazzling insect child under your command!"
Upon hearing this, the strange man's lips curled into a cold smile: "Opportunity? Do you think you still have much capital to ask for in this world filled with powerful figures?
Because, a more suitable candidate than you has already arrived."
With that, he burst into laughter, a laughter that revealed an indescribable arrogance and unruliness.
Suddenly, he waved his arm, as if stirring the void, causing layers of delicate ripples to appear in the space ahead. Then, a figure abruptly appeared before everyone—it was Li Chengfeng.
At this moment, Li Chengfeng's heart was also surging with emotions. He used his self-created special concealment formation to deliberately avoid any traces that could reveal his identity, including the signature "Dust of Time."
He knew that any power with personal characteristics could become a clue for tracking, so he completely integrated himself into the shadows, simulating an almost flawless concealment tactic. Even a half-step God Transformation realm expert would find it difficult to see through his true form.
This kind of arrangement was not only for self-preservation but also to completely integrate into this sea area and become an unknown night walker.
Li Chengfeng had not expected that his concealment, so secretive, would be seen through by the other party at a glance, as if he were transparent.
Clearly, apart from the Dust of Time, all other methods were unreliable.
However, Li Chengfeng did not show the slightest panic. He smiled and said: "Senior's eyes are indeed like torches, and your divine sense is vast and boundless. My little trick is naturally nowhere to hide in front of you."
Witnessing this scene, Chen Liang was so frightened that his soul flew away. He never expected that Li Chengfeng would follow him all the way here.
He had confidently used various methods to confirm that no one was following him before daring to enter this sea area, boasting that he was a living map of flames, able to freely shuttle through every corner.
But now, all his calculations had been easily seen through by the other party. If not for the senior's amazing divine sense, he would have been killed without even knowing it.
In anger, he pointed at Li Chengfeng and roared: "Senior, it's this bastard! This demon not only destroyed my magical treasure, but his insects are also exceptionally ferocious.
If you can capture him and impose restrictions on him, let him capture Kang Wei for you. If the two work together to nurture the Gold Devouring Insects, they will definitely be able to quickly advance to third-tier spirit insects."
After hearing this, Li Chengfeng understood most of it. His thoughts raced, and many doubts were resolved, suddenly enlightened.
He smiled and said: "Senior is truly resourceful, willing to carefully set up a plan to escape, cultivating one insect demon after another.
However, I am not someone nurtured by you and have nothing to do with you.
But I can help you capture Kang Wei.
In the human realm, only I am the true insect demon. Those counterfeit and knock-off goods, I will eliminate them one by one."
His words revealed a sense of righteousness and a demonic aura, shining brilliantly.
The strange man sneered and said: "Junior, you are really dishonest.
Don't try to be mysterious in front of me. You don't have the qualifications of an insect demon at all.
A true insect demon possesses the aura of spirit insects deep within their soul.
And you are just stealing the achievements of others.
If I'm not mistaken, the aura on your body should originate from my third disciple, Lu Nu.
I once gifted him a Divine Sense Insect to help him reach new heights in spirit insects.
Unexpectedly, he fell into your hands, was killed by you, and you stole his soul.
You have even nurtured the Divine Sense Insect and Spirit Devouring Insect to such a degree. It's truly unbelievable.
Could it be that my eldest disciple, Su Qiushui, also suffered your poisonous hands? No, that's impossible. She is powerful, and with her talent, she should be in the Nascent Soul stage by now.
It's just that my disciples are all rebellious, leaving me one by one. It's truly regrettable.
When I escape, I will definitely find them one by one and ask them the reason for betraying the sect."
Li Chengfeng was not surprised when he heard this, because he already understood everything in his heart, and smiled: "Senior, I guess you are the real insect demon, right?
These strange insect eggs all come from your hands. You are trapped here, wanting to escape but afraid of alarming those real powerhouses.
If the half-step God Transformation experts knew of your existence, they would probably join forces to refine you and divide you up to eat.
You have many concerns in your heart, so you let Su Qiushui cultivate the Spirit Devouring Insects on your behalf to increase their strength, ultimately for your use.
When she reaches the half-step God Transformation stage, those old monsters will be helpless against you, and you will have another layer of protection. Hahahaha…"
The strange man laughed non-stop, almost laughing to tears, and said: "A promising child! You are the most astute junior I have ever seen, able to think of this.
It seems that Su Qiushui has a deep relationship with you. Since you can't kill her, and she gave you the Spirit Devouring Insects, there must be an extraordinary connection between you. Could it be that you are her descendants?
Li Chengfeng smiled freely and said: "That's my senior sister. She treated me well, so she gave me the Spirit Devouring Insects.
Thanks to her, I avoided a disaster. My senior sister has a straightforward personality, so she didn't notice your conspiracy.
She cultivated all the way and finally reached an amazing level in the combined insect control technique.
When I decided to leave the sect and venture out, she gave me the Spirit Devouring Insects."
The strange man chuckled and said: "So that's how it is. In that case, you are indeed considered my junior.
We still have some connections. How about this, you become my disciple, and I will teach you some unique skills to help you become a true powerhouse.
You help me capture Kang Wei and cultivate the Gold Devouring Insects, how about that? You already have my third disciple, Lu Kai, and adding the second disciple, Kang Wei, wouldn't that be a double win? You can just sit back and enjoy the benefits."
Li Chengfeng replied with a smile: "That's not necessarily true. If Kang Wei displeases me, I will not be merciful either.
That being said, we do have a connection. Since Senior has discovered me, I will respectfully call you Senior.
Senior, can you give me some of the Gold Devouring Insect eggs so that I can use Lu Nu to cultivate them properly? I believe they will soon reach the third-tier Gold Devouring Insects.
At that time, this chain will naturally be devoured, and you will be able to escape. I wonder what Senior thinks?"
The strange man chuckled and said: "Don't play these little tricks in front of me.
If I give you the Gold Devouring Insect eggs, you will definitely try to breed new varieties of these insects.
Although I haven't seen the insects you cultivate, I can feel their power from the aura on your body.
Once my insects are given to you for cultivation, they will be out of my control.
You kid are really good at doing business without capital. These little tricks may fool young and ignorant people, but for an old monster like me who has lived for countless years, they are still too naive."