The True Form of the Skin-Refining Demon Appears!

Four hours later.

Deep within the Tianduan Mountains, the earth trembled, and a blood-red pillar of light shot into the sky, obscuring half of the heavens.

The commotion was so great that it could be clearly seen even from hundreds of miles away.

A powerful mental pressure suddenly pressed down on the hearts of all living beings within a hundred miles.

Luo Chen suddenly stood up, his eyes fixed intently on the distant depths.

"Such a strong demonic aura!"

In the distance, Wang Yue sent out a signal to assemble.

All the Demon-Suppressing Guards gathered at that stronghold.

Luo Chen's figure blurred as he swiftly traversed the cliff face.

A messenger flew in from mid-air.

Wang Yue opened the letter, his expression changed, and he spoke to Luo Chen, who had just arrived.

"The Captain has ordered all Demon-Suppressing Guards to withdraw from the Tian Duan Mountain area."

Luo Chen was puzzled and asked.

Why?

"It wasn't said in the letter, so we're just following orders!"

The two fell silent.

From the horizon came a series of deafening noises, like an earth dragon turning over.

Before long, the rest of the Demon-Suppressing Guards had assembled.

Wang Yue didn't say anything more and pulled Luo Chen away.

"Now is not the time to be stubborn."

Luo Chen glanced back at the pillar of light deep inside, then followed Wang Yue away.

They were located on the outermost edge of the area.

An hour later,

The group has already left the Tian Duan Mountain area.

Before long, they joined the large force led by Yue Wuchang.

"Sir, what's the situation now?"

Yue Wuchang's expression was extremely ugly, his face ashen.

"Li Tiankui has betrayed us! He launched a surprise attack on the camp and has concealed his true strength."

The ranks of the Demon Suppression Captains are also divided, from low to high: third rank to first rank.

The difference lies in the number of gold patterns engraved on their robes.

Each golden line represents the accumulation of countless demon corpses and merits.

Yue Wuchang is a third-rank Demon Suppression Captain, and the area he guards is located on the outermost edge.

Now that a traitor has emerged from the main camp, he could only lead the Demon Suppression Guards to escape first, his face grim.

"We have now lost one Demon Suppression Captain, and the whereabouts of the remaining two captains are unknown. Li Tiankui is looking for them."

As for Lord Souji…”

Yue Wuchang looked at the pillar of light gradually disappearing at the horizon, his face filled with worry.

As long as Lord Souji doesn't lose, these are all minor matters.

But if the commander-in-chief is defeated, then Qingyuan City will be completely on the defensive and may be overthrown.

Luo Chen remained silent; he was now certain.

Li Tiankui must be related to the Skin-Refining Demon.

Based on the intelligence I have.

Li Tiankui is either a puppet of the Skin-Refining Demon, or the Skin-Refining Demon follows him around.

The second possibility is more likely.

Yue Wuchang looked at all the Demon Suppression Guards and gave an order.

"You stay outside and keep watch. If things don't look good, go back to the city and report back."

That's all.

Yue Wuchang gritted his teeth, took his weapon, and headed towards the depths of Tianduan Mountain.

"My lord, no! It's too dangerous!"

"My lord!"

Despite the clamor of the crowd, Yue Wuchang did not turn around until his figure disappeared into the depths of the mountains and forests.

Unbeknownst to everyone, Luo Chen's figure also disappeared behind them.

When Wang Yue tried to find Luo Chen,

Only then did they realize that Luo Chen had disappeared.

"That kid!"

……

In a steep mountain forest.

Three figures faced off, the atmosphere tense.

Li Tiankui's imposing physique exerted immense pressure on the person opposite him.

The two demon-suppressing captains opposite him had extremely ugly expressions.

One of them cursed angrily.

"Li Tiankui, aren't you afraid of the Commander-in-Chief returning to settle scores?"

"Are you so sure that Lord Souji will lose?"

Instead of getting angry, Li Tiankui laughed when he was reprimanded.

At his feet, the corpse of a demon-suppressing captain stood up in a daze.

Suddenly, the corpse opened its eyes.

A touch of crimson appeared between the eyebrows, spreading from the center until the entire skin membrane was peeled away.

This scene sent chills down the spines of the two demon-suppressing captains.

"Skin-Refining Demon!"

"Li Tiankui, how dare you collude with demons!"

"Hehe." A mocking voice came from the hollow opening of the membrane, which held the mouth and nose.

"Master, leave them to me!"

As the words fell.

The membrane suddenly rose into the air, transforming into a vast, sun-covering membrane in mid-air.

The membrane, like a canopy, enveloped the two demon-suppressing captains below.

The two exchanged a glance, their combined energy erupting and striking the membrane, but it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, causing no ripples.

"Oops!"

The two exchanged a glance.

The protective membrane began to contract, like an inverted bowl slowly shrinking.

Despite their best efforts, the two of them were helpless.

Fifteen minutes later, two "cocoons" tightly wrapped in demonic skin appeared on the ground.

"Master, the new leather puppet will be ready soon!"

The ghost face behind Li Tiankui gradually curled up at the corners of its mouth and said softly.

Li Tiankui, however, was not pleased; his gaze was fixed on what was behind him.

A sound of footsteps gradually emerged.

It was Luo Chen who had come all the way in search of Xiao Die.

"Skin-Refining Demon, we finally meet."

Luo Chen drew the golden scale, his eyes revealing a murderous intent.

He looked at the two demon-suppressing captains wrapped in leather puppets on the ground, who were still alright for the time being.

"Interesting, I haven't even gone looking for you, and you've delivered yourself right to my doorstep!"

Li Tiankui's tall and muscular body suddenly tensed up.

"Kid, you don't actually think we didn't have a chance to kill you before, do you?"

"I heard you've already broken through to the Blood Refinement stage!"

"Martial arts are truly powerful."

"Back then, I brushed with death countless times in order to gain this strength, but you caught up with me in just one year."

Li Tiankui sighed, his gaze gradually turning fervent.

The martial bone, nourished by the Blood Transformation Realm, can now temporarily leave the body.

Although the transplanted martial arts bone did not enhance his natural talent by more than 30%.

However, there is still a chance to obtain innate supernatural powers engraved in one's martial bones; that would be a great opportunity.

Seeing Li Tiankui's current state, Luo Chen couldn't help but pour cold water on him, trying to sober him up.

"Who told you I have martial arts talent?"

He shrugged and said innocently.

"I'm just an ordinary martial artist!"

"Impossible!" Li Tiankui exclaimed, startled.

"It's fine if you don't admit it, I'll personally cut open your chest to check!"

He grinned menacingly, and divine power emanated from all 108 acupoints around his body.

With each step, the ground shattered like a spider web.

When everyone thought he had only opened twelve mysterious apertures.

He had already opened 108 mysterious apertures three years ago, and the mysterious apertures were now fully mastered.

If it weren't for my lack of comprehension...

That lofty divine realm seems to be within reach.

Therefore, he went to great lengths to refine a skin-refining demon and put it into his body.

He wanted to find another way, starting with martial arts and supernatural powers, so as to enter the realm of divine intent.

The skin-refining demon's ability to refine skin is a demonic supernatural power, but it was captured and refined by the demon before it could fully mature.

The hardships along the way made Li Tiankui hate those arrogant geniuses.

What you desperately want to achieve, those people can easily obtain.

Luo Chen, on the other hand, aroused his envy and resentment.