Published: August 27, 2025
Chapter 309: Demon Transformation
“Don’t catch it, dodge quickly!”
Chief Steward Wang, clutching his arm in intense pain, shouted loudly, trying to warn the young prince.
Clearly, his warning came a bit too late.
Upon hearing this, the young prince instinctively shifted his body to avoid the azure greatsword’s blade. But the greatsword suddenly changed its strike from a chop to a slash, lightly grazing his leg. The black energy protecting him was instantly cut apart, completely ineffective.
As a result, after his two calves were effortlessly sliced off, the young prince screamed and fainted on the spot.
Having been pampered since childhood amidst fine silks and luxurious meals, though cunning beyond his years, he had never endured real hardship. Naturally, he couldn’t bear the excruciating pain of losing both legs.
This scene startled Han Li. For a moment, he thought that because the Qingyuan Sword Radiance hadn’t been used for a long time, he might have accidentally killed the opponent!
After figuring out what really happened, Han Li both laughed and felt annoyed as he picked up the young prince and headed toward the Mengshan Four Friends.
Han Li’s mood was elated from the victory, but he also felt a bit puzzled.
From the dangerous vibe he had sensed from the young prince and Chief Steward Wang at the beginning, these two should have been tough opponents. Yet they were captured so easily—could it be that his mysterious spiritual sense was malfunctioning?
Han Li shook his head, feeling something was off.
Meanwhile, the remaining black-clad cultivators loitering in the distance saw the scene and realized staying was pointless. Exchanging glances, they scattered in all directions and vanished in an instant.
Han Li had no intention to chase after them. These people were just peripheral elements like the Mengshan Four Friends, not worth the trouble of pursuit.
Lost in thought, Han Li returned to the Mengshan Four Friends and casually tossed the two captives he held toward them, saying indifferently,
“Stop their bleeding and get their confessions.”
The youths and the second elder among the Mengshan Four Friends immediately moved to catch the prisoners, not daring to slack off for even a moment.
At this moment, the Mengshan Four Friends no longer only showed outward respect toward Han Li but were genuinely awed from the bottom of their hearts. Han Li’s earlier display of power had left an indelible impression on them.
“Senior, your cultivation techniques are truly profound. We have been greatly enlightened!” the Black-Faced Elder said respectfully.
“Nothing special, just a trivial trick!” Han Li replied modestly.
Seeing the reverence on their faces, Han Li felt a bit proud inside, but outwardly maintained an indifferent demeanor, making the others feel even more that this senior was unfathomably deep.
At that moment, a series of loud banging noises echoed—“dong dong”—causing Han Li’s expression to darken slightly.
The Mengshan Four Friends quickly looked over. A middle-aged woman, upon seeing the scene clearly, suddenly panicked and pointed at Han Li.
“Senior, look! Your magical artifact!”
Han Li turned around and looked up. The “Sky-Covering Bell” that had trapped the bald burly man was now emitting deafening sounds from within, while its exterior underwent incredible deformation.
With each bang, a huge bulge inexplicably formed on the bell’s wall. After more than a dozen such loud noises, the bell was completely disfigured, its original form unrecognizable.
Even worse, the yellow light on the bronze bell dimmed, and the bald burly man inside seemed moments away from breaking free.
Han Li was shocked!
Although he didn’t understand why this incredible phenomenon was happening, it was clear the “Sky-Covering Bell” could no longer contain the man. It seemed another plan was needed.
Thinking this, Han Li gathered the more than ten magical artifacts circling above his head, then released seven or eight beast-shaped puppets. Along with the four puppets already deployed, they lined up to form a barrier in front of Han Li and the Mengshan Four Friends.