Martial Arts? Sorry, I am better at Thunder Spell!

Chapter 34: 034 The Source of the Beast Tide (Please vote monthly! Please favorite!)

At this moment, the Black Bear Demon was smashing a stick down on Qin Hao’s head.

It didn’t cause any damage to Qin Hao; instead, it was flung away due to the Innate Golden Light Spell on Qin Hao’s body.

Both paws of the Black Bear Demon went numb.

Before it could get up,

followed swiftly were six Flying Swords, their tips aimed directly at its forehead.

Under the powerful intimidation of the sword qi,

the eyes of the Black Bear Demon gradually cleared up.

Pointed at by the Flying Swords at its throat,

even though the Black Bear Demon was tough-skinned and thick-fleshed, it dared not move now!

Nonsense.

Being tough-skinned and thick-fleshed was relative.

The Black Bear Demon was at the Qi Refinement Eighth Layer, its skin as tough as copper and iron.

Ordinary human weapons naturally didn’t scare it.

But now, what were pointed at it were the Flying Swords from a fellow cultivator.

The Black Bear Demon could feel the sharpness of these Flying Swords.

If it dared to move now, the six Flying Swords would instantly pierce through its body, passing right through.

At that time, how many holes would appear on the body of the Black Bear Demon was unknown.

So, dare the Black Bear Demon move?

Not at all!

Sitting upright on the ground, honest and well-behaved, like a devout believer.

In the distance, viewers in the live stream were surprised that the fight ended so quickly.

They hardly had time to react.

Is that… the end?

Millions of viewers watched intently as Qin Hao subdued the Black Bear Demon with the six Heavenly Master Swords hovering in the air.

Is that… Flying Swords?

Many people looked towards the Heavenly Master,

You seriously can use Flying Swords?

At this moment, many viewers recalled how the Heavenly Master had seriously claimed he was just an ordinary person.

Now, seeing these Flying Swords.

It’s preposterous, it’s like giving absurdity a key; it’s absurdity coming home!

Using Flying Swords and still claiming to be an ordinary person?

Is this something ordinary people could practice?

Little Black, rein it in, you’re giving yourself away!

Viewer: “In this moment, I suddenly feel unworthy to be an ordinary person!”

“Me too, what merits do I have to be compared to the Heavenly Master as an ordinary person?”

“The Heavenly Master is a bit too much, treating us all like three-year-old kids, aren’t you?”

“Ah, I originally thought that since the Black Bear Demon was so strong, even if the Heavenly Master came, a great battle would erupt; didn’t expect it to end so quickly!”

“Right! I just started taking off my pants, and you show me this?”

“Fast! Too fast! Heavenly Master, a swift victory!”

“Holy shit, this crappy road can also drive a car?”

“Nonsense, the Heavenly Master has already released the Flying Swords, it’s a direct downgrade attack! How else did you want to fight?”

“Black Bear: I admit I can’t beat the Flying Swords, you go, you’re capable?”

“This damn Golden Light Spell, it’s so golden it’s turning purple, not only is the defense dialed up to the max! There’s also counter armor! And Flying Swords! How do you expect one to fight?”

“Yes, and did you hear what the Heavenly Master just said? Daring to compete with the bright moon with just a mere hundred years of cultivation! Listen, look, just a mere hundred years! Are these human words?”

“55555! My defenses are broken, so I won’t even live to see a mere hundred years, huh!”

“Could it be that the Heavenly Master just looks young but is actually very old?”

“Very likely, otherwise it’s hard to explain, the Heavenly Master looks so young but is so awesome! Turtle, turtle, I think I’ve discovered something incredible.”

…

Qin Hao didn’t realize that his casual remark would be over-analyzed by the viewers.

Now, in many viewers’ eyes, Qin Hao had even become a several hundred-year-old monster.

The reason he looked so young must surely be due to some spell to maintain his appearance.

In fantasy novels, isn’t there something called the Age-Defying Pill?

If Qin Hao knew what the viewers were thinking, he’d probably be crying and laughing.

I’m a genuinely young twenty-something guy, how the heck did I suddenly become a hundred-year-old monster?

How could Qin Hao possibly explain this?

Of course, at the moment, Qin Hao still didn’t know how the viewers were discussing him.

Currently, he was dealing with the Black Bear Demon in front of him.

Qin Hao slowly walked up to the Black Bear Demon.

Seeing Qin Hao approaching, the Black Bear Demon, frightened, plopped down on its knees.

“Heavenly Master Qin, spare my life! Just now, my mind was clouded, and that’s why I went berserk. Kindly spare my life for the virtue of heaven.”

Qin Hao, observing that the Black Bear could speak human language, was quite surprised.

This was the first talking animal he had encountered.

Of course, parrots excluded.

Moreover, from its words, this Black Bear Demon seemed to even recognize him, knowing his surname was Qin, and it even knew the phrase ‘heaven holds virtues good.’

That was simply absurd.

He then asked, “Infinite Heavenly Venerable! Black Bear Demon, tell me, how do you know my surname is Qin? Also, you mentioned your mind was clouded, what’s that about?”

Qin Hao remembered when he first learned about the beast tide occurring at the foot of the mountain.

The system issued two tasks.

The first task was for Qin Hao to properly handle the beast tide, protecting the villagers.

The second was a hidden task, investigating the source of the beast tide.

Qin Hao had been worrying about where to start, now, looking at this talking Black Bear Demon, he seemed to have found a breakthrough.

The Black Bear Demon said, “Heavenly Master Qin should know, for a wild beast like me to cultivate, it is very difficult. Besides fate assisting, to cultivate to my current state, at least a hundred years was needed. I not only recognize you but also knew the previous Old Heavenly Master of Qingyun Mountain decades ago.

Initially, when I was cultivating in the forest, because I lacked proper guidance, there were some problems with my cultivation. It was the Old Heavenly Master who pointed out the correct path, and only then did I achieve my current level of cultivation.

On the day the Old Heavenly Master passed away and became an immortal, I also erected a stele in the mountains for him and worshipped him devoutly. And the day you, Heavenly Master Qin, assumed your position, I caught a glimpse of you from afar among the mountains, so naturally, I recognized you.”

The Black Bear Demon paused, then continued: “As to why my mind was clouded, this matter… it’s a long story.”

The Black Bear Demon started from the beginning.

Listening to its account,

Qin Hao roughly understood the cause.

Over a hundred years ago, this Black Bear was just an ordinary wild animal in the mountains, no different from ordinary black bears.

But by chance, while hunting prey in the mountains, it accidentally discovered a very hidden mountain stream.

The water in this stream was not only clear and sweet but also full of spiritual energy.

Thus, the Black Bear drank from this stream daily.

Over time, driven by the spiritual energy of the water, this Black Bear developed spiritual intelligence.

And began slowly exploring the way of cultivation.

Day by day, as a hundred years passed,

this Black Bear, relying on the spiritual energy in the water of the stream and occasionally gaining other fortunes in the mountains,

slowly cultivated to the Qi Refinement Eighth Layer.

However, just a few days ago, the mountain stream suddenly underwent an odd change.

The entire stream turned foul overnight.

The water turned black, emitting a terrifying evil qi.

This unknown source of evil qi could cloud one’s mind and amplify any creature’s violent emotions.

Moreover, this evil qi quickly accumulated.

It even showed signs of forming into a solid mass.

The solidified entity constantly consumed various creatures in the forest.

It was this evil qi causing trouble in the mountain.

Thus triggering many animals to sense danger, leading to a massive migration, forming the beast tide.

The Black Bear Demon itself had also mistakenly drunk the mountain stream water tainted with the evil qi.

Infected with evil qi in its brain affected its mind, leading to losing control and harming people.

Otherwise, with its current level of intelligence, it wouldn’t possibly venture into the human world, nor would it likely stir up trouble or harm humans.

After all, the Black Bear Demon cultivating into a demon wasn’t some cliché big villain as portrayed in TV dramas.

This Black Bear Demon had been cultivating for a hundred years up to now, deeply understanding how difficult it is to cultivate and how precious life is.

Its pursue was no different from that of cultivators, seeking immortality, to ascend and become divine.

Knowing the current human world is complex and fraught with danger,

why would it idly come out of the mountains to create trouble for itself to attract attention?

Wouldn’t it be better to cozily cultivate immortality in its forest?

But now, due to the sudden emergence of evil qi, its plans were disrupted, exposing it to the human world.

The Black Bear Demon was also troubled now.

It had already inwardly cursed the origins of the evil qi.