In the depths of the Cuiying Trials forest, amidst layers of green leaves and vines, there is a seemingly ordinary cave.
However, the owner of this cave is a wraith who has just ascended from a Third-rank demon to the fourth rank.
She, hiding deep in the cave, naturally exudes a repressed atmosphere, as if foreshadowing an impending disaster.
Inside the cave is a world like a dark dream. The walls are covered with peculiarly shaped mushrooms emitting a faint blue light, resembling glow pearls, illuminating this lightless space.
Occasionally, a cold wind gushes out from the cracks in the ground among the mushroom gaps, making people shudder.
In this damp and silent place, the hag sitting on a throne pieced together from animal bones and rough leather is currently immersed in the perception of new power, contemplating the next course of action.
She smiled slightly, revealing her sharp fangs, and involuntarily touched her new weapon - the Wraith Whip, saying, "The power of the Fourfold Fiends is truly extraordinary."
Then, she got up and walked to the side, gently picking up a Wraith Whip made up of countless small bones. The whip looked like it was made up of many small skull heads, very horrifying.
The demoness raised her demon whip and swung it with force. With a crack, the whip shot out, smashing a huge rock inside the cave into pieces.
A satisfied smile appeared on her face, with a slight upward curve at the corner of her mouth, and a hint of contentment flashed in her eyes.
Unlike the form of Third-rank demon, the Quadruple Fiend not only has greatly increased demonic power, but also can possess its own weapons.
More importantly, she can now summon lower-level First-rank demon s and Second-rank demon s to battle.
First-rank demon is a newly formed monster that is quite dangerous for people without any weapon defenses. Second-rank demon has enough power to easily kill several ordinary people.
However, these two levels of demons still show some respect for the Peach Blossom Sword and Wooden Sword, and are generally enough to deal with by a second or third-grade Demon Slayer. "Summoning First-rank demon and Second-rank demon is just a piece of cake, but enough to make those arrogant Demon Slayers sweat." The enchantress sneered in her heart.
Only demons that have reached the level of Third-rank demon are immune to these ordinary weapons. At this level, they can transform into massive entities like Spider Demon or snake demons to attack humans.
At least a third-grade Blooming Life to a fourth-grade Golden Elixir Demon Slayer is needed to pose a threat to them.
Third-rank demon also have the distinction of lower, middle, and upper levels. Those who reach the middle level of Third-rank demon can even speak.
At this level, demons have the ability to slaughter entire families. The quadruple fiends are capable of destroying an entire city.
As for the five great demons, they are not to be underestimated. Once they appear, they have the ability to easily destroy a small country.
The demon suddenly had a thought, her heart racing: "If I could ascend to the level of the five great demons, wouldn't that be the realm that all demons dream of?" Her hand involuntarily touched the bones on her new weapon, as if she could feel the boundless power within.
The appearance of the five great demons is enough to make a Sect like the Pure Moon Sect feel like they are facing a formidable enemy. However, that is a distant future. For now, she needs to consider how to make use of the newly acquired power.
"Let's start with the female disciple of the Pure Moon Sect, Xuan Xiaowei. Perhaps her goddess bloodline can help me break through to the superior realm of the fourth level of the demon, or maybe even reach the peak realm, touching the threshold of the legendary fifth-level demon."
With everything ready, the ambition in the demoness's heart gradually swelled.
Next, she walked to the entrance of the cave, looking towards the distant Cuiying Forest, where a wooden cabin could vaguely be seen, with wisps of smoke rising from the chimney.
"That place will be the touchstone for my new power, and it will be the first step towards reaching a higher level of demon." The witch murmured, her voice exuding strong confidence and cunning.
"Are you ready, my little monsters?" she shouted, and then several First-rank demon s and Second-rank demon s emerged from the cracks in the ground.
These low-level demons were covered in scales, some resembling toads, others snakes, with eyes glowing red as if on fire.
"Go, come with me to find that female disciple. I need her goddess bloodline to strengthen myself!" The demoness sneered, raising her whip high and swinging it forcefully.
The First-rank demon and Second-rank demon seemed like unleashed beasts, howling as they sprinted towards the direction of Cuiying Forest, marking the beginning of an impending war.
At this moment, everything in the Cuiying Forest seems so peaceful, as if unaware that a earth-shattering battle is about to unfold.
But the witch knows that this is just the calm before the storm, and in the next moment, the entire forest will become the stage for her to showcase her new power.
The forest shrouded in darkness is eerie. Within the forest of Cuiying Trials, a faint candlelight flickers inside a simple yet sturdy wooden hut, warding off the surrounding darkness.
The faint light cast mottled shadows on the curtains of the wooden house, much like the unease that enveloped the hearts of the female disciples.
"That aura... that demon has successfully broken through and ascended to the realm of the fourth-level fiend," Sitou Lian said with a solemn expression, sitting at an ancient wooden table, his eyes as deep as the starry sky.
The air inside the wooden house suddenly became heavy, and everyone, including more than a dozen female disciples of the Pure Moon Sect, held their breath and fell into a silence.
A hint of fear and unease flashed in everyone's eyes, and their gazes met in the candlelight, as if searching for answers.
The people gathered here are all junior disciples who participated in the trial at Cuiying Tower this year. Even the strongest among them, such as Xuan Xiaowei, Sitou Lian, Bai Cang, are only just comparable to a fourth-grade Golden Elixir realm Demon Slayer.
As for monsters at the level of a fourth-level demon, they are so terrifying that only a Demon Slayer at the sixth-grade Feihe realm can deal with them.
Sitou Lian's hand also began to tremble slightly, gripping the edge of the table tightly, at this moment her fingertips gathered a trace of icy breath.
"What should we do now? Such a monster is not to be underestimated. How can we disciples handle it?" Shen Xiaozi's voice was so low that it was almost inaudible, filled with despair. The little Tiger demon in her arms seemed to sense it too, its ears drooping.
The tense atmosphere continued to spread inside the wooden house until Xuan Xiaowei stood up, breaking the silence.
Xuan Xiaowei seems to exude a kingly aura between his brows, and he firmly says, "Surrendering is not the path I, Xuan Xiaowei, would choose. Everyone, get ready, secure the barrier, and have all magical treasures prepared. No matter what, we must fight to the death."
Bai Cang nods in agreement from the side, saying, "Xiaowei is right. We cannot give up just because the opponent is strong. What if a miracle happens?"
Xuan Xiaowei walked to a corner of the wooden house and took out an ancient book from the XuanYuan clan given to her by YueYing lord, which recorded various formation arrays. "In such a crisis, only thorough preparation can bring a glimmer of hope."
She began drawing the formation array, sneered lightly, and a golden light shot from her fingers, carving it into the wooden floor.
Sitou Lian and Bai Cang also joined in, using their own expertise to strengthen the enchantment of the wooden house. The magic circle quickly burst into a colorful light, enveloping the entire wooden house.
At that moment, a deep roar echoed from outside the wooden house, sounding like the voice of hell, sending chills down everyone's spine. "It's here!" Bai Cang tightly gripped the long sword in his hand, his whole body like a taut bowstring, ready to unleash a deadly strike at any moment.
Xuan Xiaowei stood at the door of the wooden house, took a deep breath, and prepared to face the upcoming battle. She understood in her heart that this battle would be the dividing line between life and death, as well as an important step in becoming a true Demon Slayer.
Sitou Lian stood by her side and softly said, "Xiaowei, no matter what, we will stand with you."
"That's either survival together, or perishing together." Xuan Xiaowei clenched her fists tightly, her expression resolute.
Suddenly, the trees far outside the wooden house were forcefully pushed aside by a tremendous power, and a fourfold demon covered in spikes broke through the darkness. Countless first-rank and second-rank demons walked in alongside her.
hag's eyes shimmer with a cold light, as if she already sees the descendants of goddess as prey in her mouth.
At this moment, the smoke of war has risen, and a thrilling battle is about to begin...
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