Lanke Chess Edge

Chapter 371: Thats Enough!

At this moment, the ghosts and gods of Luoqing City were just as shocked and nervous as Niu Batian.The two great monsters had fought to a point not too far outside Luoqing Prefecture’s capital, and as the distance closed, even the ghosts and gods, including the City God of Luoqing, could see Lu Shan Jun’s monstrous form.

Not only had they never seen this kind of monster before, they also had never even heard of something like this. Just by looking at his appearance, they could tell it was definitely no simple creature.

However, just a short time later, a fierce gale swept through the area, and the howling winds reached Luoqing’s capital. The sky darkened, turning gray and gloomy, further reducing visibility. Combined with the obstruction of the demonic energies against their vision, they could only vaguely make out that the two great monsters had stood up.

Niu Batian had no choice but to stand up. Even though he was in excruciating pain, he absolutely could not show any weakness.

Battles between monsters were considered extremely brutal throughout the entire cultivation world, especially in situations like this one, which, in the Old Bull’s view, had become a fight to the death.

The clash of monstrous energies intensified the storm’s effects, causing the ground to tremble and dust to fill the air.

Lu Shan Jun’s left limb was numb, hot blood gushing out, but the flow was gradually weakening. By the time he stood up, only a small amount of blood was flowing out.

The bones in the left limb were shattered, but the powerful muscles squeezed them together, forcibly holding them together. His claws gently pressed down on the ground, seemingly unaffected.

But in reality, not only his left claw, but also his body was seriously injured. The bull monster in front of him had powerful techniques and extraordinary supernatural abilities, making him an extremely difficult opponent.

“Hehehe… That felt good, fighting monsters is definitely more satisfying…”

Lu Shan Jun’s voice rang out. This was the first time he had spoken since the start of the battle, apart from roaring. Before that, almost all of their interactions were just Niu Batian unilaterally shouting and cursing.

Although many monsters were skilled in strange techniques, most battles between them were head-on clashes. Take Niu Batian, for example, who cultivated an extraordinary demonic body and spiritual powers, but also leaned towards direct confrontation.

This was clearly much more satisfying for Lu Shan Jun than when he had fought a group of monks.

“Hmph, you seem unharmed, but horn-strike headbutt isn’t so easy to handle. How many times can you withstand it?”

Niu Batian’s eyes blazed red, and he roared with powerful force.

Lu Shan Jun did not rush forward again immediately, even though he knew that this would give the bull monster on the other side enough time to catch his breath. He asked in a calm voice.

“Why did you throw me aside just now? With your spiritual power and the momentum of that divine ability, it shouldn’t have ended so abruptly.”

As the old bull panted heavily, he secretly stabilized his soul and monstrous energy. Although he had indeed held back just now, the power of that upward strike definitely did not start strong but end weak.1 At most, it could be said to not have been fully unleashed.

“Hmph, I was just afraid you’d die too easily. I haven’t had my fill of fighting yet. It’s not easy to find a monster like you who can withstand my demonic body and spiritual techniques. It would be a waste to kill you in one go. Come on, let’s fight you some more, you curly-haired worm!”2

The Old Bull had always been shrewd, despite his rough exterior. He would never tell the truth now. If the monster knew that he was afraid of dragging him to Luoqing’s capital city, causing the people of Luoqing to suffer heavy casualties, he would be in trouble.

The monster might immediately use this against him, which would put Luoqing City in danger, and make the Old Bull’s already difficult situation even more precarious.

Although the Old Bull didn’t hate seeing ordinary people die, he would be unhappy if the deaths and calamities were caused by him.

Moreover, Niu Batian had connections with girls from seven or eight brothels and other establishments in the city. He didn’t want anything to happen to those sweet-voiced girls who called him “Brother Niu.”

Upon hearing the bull demon’s provocative reply, Lu Shan Jun sneered.

“I have given you a chance to speak. Whether you’re just being stubborn or you genuinely think that way, I will take it seriously. Your supernatural power is indeed impressive, but regardless of how many more times you can use that technique, do you truly think I’ll fall for it again even if you do?”

Lu Shan Jun let out a wild roar, which grew louder and louder until it echoed around him with a rumbling sound.

Behind him, his long tiger tail lashed, creating more afterimages, one of which was particularly blurry and indistinct.

‘A new tail is growing out of thin air! This kind of monster can grow tails!?’

The Old Bull was startled by this sight, and his astonishment only deepened. After all, although he was not as insightful as the Mingwang Buddha, he still belatedly realized what was happening.

‘Damn it, are there really monsters in this world that can cultivate multiple tails? I might be in deep trouble!’

The Old Bull had lost count of how many times he had had this thought. Despite the chill in his heart, his aura grew increasingly fierce. His spiritual energy rose and surged, transforming into ethereal demonic fire, which clashed against Lu Shan Jun’s demonic energy.

Although Lu Shan Jun said he would take his words seriously, he was actually more inclined to believe that the bull demon had just protected Luoqing’s capital city. However, he couldn’t gamble on this, nor could he let the bull know that he, too, cared about the people of Luoqing. Otherwise, the other party might use this to his advantage and reverse the situation.3

‘Since this bull is so unreasonable, let’s fight him first, and at most, try not to kill him.’

“Roar…”

With a sharp cry, Lu Shan Jun soared into the sky on the wind. This bull monster possessed several supernatural abilities that skillfully harnessed the spiritual energy of the earth, so he would fight him in the sky.

Niu Batian was also extremely skilled in battle, and naturally saw through Lu Shan Jun’s plan. He did not impulsively fly up into the sky, but instead moved his feet and suddenly rushed towards the original direction of the manor. His figure transformed into a streak of demonic light, kicking up the boulders and trees on the ground and striking the monster in the sky.

The boulders and trees he threw were imbued with monstrous power, but Lu Shan Jun’s agility in the sky was no less than that of someone standing on the ground. In addition, the gale he controlled grew stronger and stronger, and the boulders and trees that occasionally struck true were easily shattered by his tail.

Scattered pebbles and giant logs swept towards Luoqing City from the sky, but were all blocked by the spiritual energy of the ghosts and gods who were on high alert.

The aura of the monster in the air grew stronger and stronger. As Lu Shan Jun roamed the sky, a fierce wind followed, gradually condensing into a layer of yellow-black demonic clouds, which transformed into the image of Lu Shan Jun’s monstrous body.

“Roar…roar…roar…”

A series of fierce roars came from the clouds, making Niu Batian on the ground feel increasingly passive. He didn’t know what kind of demonic techniques that monster was going to use. Several times he couldn’t help but want to rush up into the sky to fight him, but he could only continue throwing things.

Finally, Lu Shan Jun’s monstrous body disappeared into the enormous demonic cloud, leaving only his roar that still echoed like thunder.

The gale intensified, as if deliberately stirring up sand and stones from the ground, to the point of obstructing everyone’s view. Coupled with the influence of the dense monstrous aura and various supernatural phenomena, the Old Bull could not longer see what was happening in the sky.

Under these circumstances, the Old Bull became increasingly tense. The horns on his head gleamed coldly, and the monstrous spiritual power within his body surged uncontrollably. The power of his demonic body was raised to its limit, and all his attention was focused on the sky that was obscured from view.

But in the next instant…

The Old Bull felt an impact on his already numb back. He staggered and suddenly lost his balance. Claws gripped his arms tightly, and a gaping maw bit into its neck and back.

“Roar…”

Amidst intense pain, the Old Bull was carried into the sky. Although he hadn’t sensed any spiritual energy just now, what he had encountered was already obvious.

“Moo…you… damn it…you played dirty…it hurts so much… cough…”

The Old Bull could barely speak anymore. During the battle, what he was most wary of was this monster’s enormous mouth, and yet he had still been bitten…

Lu Shan Jun’s fangs and teeth were terrifyingly sharp, and they were also shrouded in a hazy substance, as if attempting to shatter Niu Batian’s demonic body little by little.

Although Niu Batian roared in fright, Lu Shan Jun’s bite on his demonic body merely made a crunching sound, a display which, while terrifying, ultimately failed to achieve its intended effect, and only caused Lu Shan Jun some soreness in his jaw.

However, the Old Bull was now restrained, with his arms bound and feet off the ground, unable to move. Blood gushed from his previous wounds, making the ground seem as if a rain of bull spirit blood were falling, a truly horrifying sight to mere mortals like Yan Fei.

“Moo-moo…”

“Brother Niu… Brother Niu… Lord Lu, it is me you wish to kill! Yan Fei shall die here, Lord Lu…”

Yan Fei struggled to his feet, clenched his fists, and roared at the sky with bloodshot eyes. Although the sky was dark and stormy, making it impossible to see anything, the Old Bull’s pain-filled cries and the rain of blood all around indicated a terrible situation.

“Lord Lu… this Yan Fei is willing to die. This has nothing to do with Brother Niu. This matter has nothing to do with Brother Niu. Yan Fei is willing to die…!”

Even with his Qi amplifying his voice, the sound was still drowned out by the storm. However, Yan Fei knew that Lu Shan Jun would definitely hear it.

“Enough! I command you, freeze!”

Ji Yuan’s voice boomed in the sky, directly drowning out the storm and the monster’s cries.

The moment the voice fell, both Niu Batian and Lu Shan Jun felt their bodies and souls suddenly freeze. Time still continued to flow, but space had been frozen.

Both monsters recognized the voice. Niu Batian felt a surge of hope and a strong sense of relief, while Lu Shan Jun, upon hearing Ji Yuan’s voice, did not dare to struggle or resist his master’s supernatural power.

Neither Niu Batian nor Lu Shan Jun were powerful demons, but even Ji Yuan, with his current abilities, would hardly be able to use ordinary immobilization techniques on them. This time, he has consumed a lot of mysterious yellow Qi and was even standing on the ground to prevent himself from getting dizzy.

There was no way to expect them to reconcile. Continuing the fight would only lead to things getting out of hand.

In this bloodthirsty situation, Ji Yuan wasn’t confident that he could stop them immediately with a single shout. He could only use an immobilization technique. He couldn’t very well use his immortal sword or True Fire of Samadhi. Controlling someone without harming them was much more difficult than killing them.

However, Ji Yuan also knew that these two monsters would not resist his methods too much. Lu Shan Jun would not disobey his master, and Niu Batian would not have the strength to resist even if he wanted to.

Even now, the immense consumption of spiritual energy and mysterious yellow Qi had not made Ji Yuan feel particularly dizzy; he only felt a slight fleeting moment of fatigue.

With the shout of “Freeze!” the two demons were locked in a strange stillness. Without Lu Shan Jun’s monstrous spiritual energy to sustain it, the storm gradually subsided, leaving only a downpour of dust and pebbles falling like rain from the sky.

As the storm subsided and the monstrous auras dissipated, visibility gradually increased. Before the eyes of Yan Fei, Luo Qing, the City God, and other ghosts and gods, the two monsters in the sky slowly descended in a mysterious state of stillness.

Even after landing gently, they remained completely still.

A gentleman in a white robe stood beside the two demons, looking at them with a serious expression and even a hint of anger.

“That’s enough for today. No further action is permittedd. Do you understand?”

After speaking calmly, Ji Yuan dispelled his powerful immobilization technique with a thought.

In the next instant, both Lu Shan Jun and Niu Batian felt their bodies regain sensation and mobility. The former was somewhat apprehensive, while the latter felt a strong sense of security.

T/n: JY, exasperated at these idiots fighting like destructive five-year-olds: Ok, time out, no snacks for both of you. Go stand in the corner and think about what you did wrong.

虎頭蛇尾 (Hǔtóushéwěi) Lit. “tiger’s head and snake’s tail” This is possibly amusing pun with “worm” since (as mentioned back in chapter 4) “king of beasts” is a title with a convoluted history that includes a literal translation to “big insect” or “big worm.” I’m almost definitely reading way too much into it, and NB is probably just using “worm” as a generic insult, but just in case, it thought it would be a fun shoutout T/n: LOL they both have the exact same thought. They’re both blockheads