Considering the strength of the energy, they must unquestionably be Demon Soldiers.

Indeed, four Demon Soldiers pounced to attack.

The four Demon Soldiers were very strong, and in the blink of an eye, they had already charged forward, their hands suffused with demonic power as they reached for the three of them. Wang Xiaoqiang slashed with his sword, fending off one Demon Soldier, but the other three were lunging towards the two women.

Seeing that he couldn't save them in time, Wang Xiaoqiang's will flickered, and the Patterned Beast opened its mouth to let out a tremendous roar.

"Roar!!!!!!!!"

With that roar, the Patterned Beast used its Visualization-Type Technique "Star Chart" to its maximum level of performance.

This roar shook the clouds in all directions!

With this roar, thunder and lightning exploded!

This roar was earth-shattering!

The four Demon Soldiers, who were about to capture the two women, were shaken away by the Patterned Beast's roar.

After its roar, the Patterned Beast leapt into the air, soaring towards the higher skies.

At this moment, on the ground below, within the small town, there was a dense crowd of Demon Species, numbering in the hundreds. Looking up at the sky, they let out shrill cries, their voices filled with resentment.

Just as the Patterned Beast was flying away, suddenly, a red light shot from the ground below, enveloping the Patterned Beast and the three people within it.

This red light was like Divine Sense, yet seemed like energy; formless, yet seemingly tangible, it tightly locked the beast and the three people, preventing them from moving an inch.

"Not good, it's the Demon General!" both women cried out in unison, their voices filled with panic.

"Mighty is the Demon General, wise is the Demon General, unparalleled is the Demon General's divine power!"

Below, hundreds of Demon Species shouted in unison, apparently filled with adoration for the Demon General.

"Three little brats, how could you escape my grasp? Come down obediently, or I'll obliterate your physical and spiritual essence. No, no, that would be too easy on you. I shall devour your flesh and blood, extract your Living Souls, refine them, and turn you into my Ghost Soldiers to command for a lifetime… Hahahaha…" Accompanied by that terrifying voice, a large, dark, rough hand reached out from below. It suddenly grew to the size of a small house, covered in thick demonic power.

The great hand was about to grasp the beast and the three people within its palm.

Wang Xiaoqiang decisively took out the Sun-Shooting Bow.

Then, while drawing the bow and shooting arrows, he visualized in his mind that he was a Constellation in the starry sky, and at the same time, the mental method of the Thunderclap Annihilation Palm Technique also flashed in his mind.

As Wang Xiaoqiang drew the bowstring, a wild wind surged through the night sky, and a great force descended from the heavens, covering his head and pouring into him. At the same time, an electric arc flickered in his right palm, forming a massive arrow-shaped electric arc.

The Immortal Buddhas and Divine Demons of the Nine Netherworlds seemed to chant in unison at this moment!

A nameless sense of awe made the Demon Species below howl strangely.

Drawing a deep breath, Wang Xiaoqiang completed the final action.

Whoosh!

The arrow-shaped lightning was shot downwards, like the head of a rocket, rushing towards the giant hand that was grasping at them.

Boom!

In a resounding explosion, the giant Demon Body was blasted to pieces by the lightning, green blood spurting out, showering down like a blood rain.

"Squeal!" A pained cry echoed as the severed arm retracted, and then a shamed and furious voice shouted from below, "Ah, you actually destroyed my Demon Hand. I, I will kill you!"

The words had hardly faded when a chorus of shrill cries erupted from below, and all the Demon Species charged towards the sky.

Seeing the overwhelming might of the Demon Race, Wang Xiaoqiang's mind stirred, prompting the Patterned Beast to swiftly flee.

Narrowly escaping, the Patterned Beast flew feebly through the distant night sky.

"That was close. We owe Young Master Wang a lot tonight!" Xia Xueyan's beautiful eyes were tightly fixed on Wang Xiaoqiang, radiating brilliance.

Xi Yuerong also stared at Wang Xiaoqiang, her eyes revealing admiration and gratitude as she said, "Young Master Wang, it's unbelievable that you are actually of the True Immortal Realm, and that move just now was able to destroy the Demon General's Demon Hand. To have such strength at such a young age is truly extraordinary."

Wang Xiaoqiang gave a simple smile and took out six Demon Crystals, tossing them to the Patterned Beast.

The Patterned Beast caught them in its mouth and swallowed them down. The demonic power dissolved, and it immediately became lively again, letting out a loud cry to speed up its flight.

"Ah, Young Master Wang, were those Demon Crystals you just fed your Pet Beast?"

Xia Xueyan asked in surprise.

"Yes, why?"

"You're actually feeding your Pet Beast Demon Crystals so casually, you, you're wasting them too much!" Xia Xueyan said with a look of regret.

Xi Yuerong also shook her head.

However, Wang Xiaoqiang just laughed it off, for the difference between a Patterned Beast and an ordinary Pet Beast lay in the fact that a Patterned Beast shared a mental connection with its owner and their Cultivation Realms were closely linked. As the master's cultivation increased, so did the beast's, and as the beast's cultivation rose, so too would the master's. Wang Xiaoqiang fed the Patterned Beast a handful of Demon Crystals because it was akin to absorbing them himself.

That's why he was so generous.

Furthermore, the Patterned Beasts are tattooed onto his body, and as tattoos, they rely on their owner's body to exist. If one suffers, both suffer; if one prospers, both prosper. Hence, the loyalty of a Patterned Beast is the highest there can be—it can be said to be one hundred percent loyal.

"Where do you two plan to go now?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked.

"We…" The two women exchanged a look; Xi Yuerong said, "The Martial World is so perilous, we should go back to our sect."

"Yes, let's return to our sect." Thinking back to the recent danger, Xia Xueyan firmly agreed.

If it hadn't been for Wang Xiaoqiang, they might very well be surrounded by a horde of demons, marking them up right now.

"Alright, then I'll escort you part of the way!" Wang Xiaoqiang said.

"Young Master Wang, are you also returning to your sect?" Xia Xueyan suddenly asked with curiosity.

"No, I'm not returning. I'm currently being pursued by the Five Spirit Sect," Wang Xiaoqiang confessed. "I killed one of the Vice Sect Leaders of the Five Spirit Sect; that's what happened."

"Uh…" Xia Xueyan was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "So, Young Master Wang, what are your plans for the future…"

"Haha, I like my freedom, to wander the ends of the earth, the world as my home…" Wang Xiaoqiang took a deep breath and said.

Both women showed a look of longing, and Xia Xueyan suddenly said, "It must be lonely on your own…"

Xi Yuerong said, "Xueyan, you don't need to return to the sect. Why don't you accompany Young Master Wang on his wanderings?"

Xia Xueyan's face turned red, and she glared at Xi Yuerong, "Sister Yuerong, are you making fun of me? Why don't you accompany Young Master Wang instead?"

"Alright then, you go back to the sect on your own. I will accompany Young Master Wang on his wanderings," Xi Yuerong said.

"Ah…" Xia Xueyan pouted her pink lips, looking dissatisfied, "Then, then I want to go too. You can't just leave me behind."

At this, both Wang Xiaoqiang and Xi Yuerong laughed.

Only then did Xia Xueyan realize that Xi Yuerong was just teasing her. Annoyed, she turned her back to them, ignoring the pair.

After flying for a day and a night, the three of them finally arrived above the territory of a great sect.

This great sect was built in an enormous valley within a mountain range, covering tens of thousands of acres, with grand and glorious buildings, tall halls, flying bridges, and watchtowers—all amidst swirling clouds, resembling a scene out of paradise.

Though high in the sky, Wang Xiaoqiang could smell the fragrance of pills wafting up.

"This is Medicine God Valley, our sect. Young Master Wang, you must smell it by now—the scent of pills drifting up is from the pills our sect refines..." Xi Yuerong said.

"Hmm, it really does smell good." Wang Xiaoqiang said. "Well then, this is where we part ways. You two should head inside."

The thought of farewell made the women somewhat reluctant.

Although they had only interacted for a short day or two, Wang Xiaoqiang's life-saving grace and the care he had shown touched their hearts, and both held a great deal of fondness for him, already considering him a friend.

"Why don't you, Young Master Wang, come have a cup of tea in Medicine God Valley before you leave?" Xia Xueyan suggested.

Xi Yuerong added, "Yes, Young Master Wang, why not rest your feet before you go?"

Now that Wang Xiaoqiang was being hunted by the Chiba Sect and had no place to hide, the offer sparked an idea in his mind. "Can I really enter Medicine God Valley?"

"Of course, but you can't stay too long; you can only stay for three days. And after you enter Medicine God Valley, you must abide by the valley's rules..." Xi Yuerong explained.

"Alright, then I'll take a look inside," Wang Xiaoqiang said excitedly.

"Good, Xueyan, you stay here and accompany Young Master Wang while I go to report to our master," Xi Yuerong said, before leaping down and breaking through the Protective Sect Array to enter Medicine God Valley.

"Isn't this a bit troublesome?" Wang Xiaoqiang frowned.

Xia Xueyan said, "It is a bit troublesome because you're not from Medicine God Valley. You can only enter as a guest, which means we have to request permission from the sect. You can only enter if our master agrees."

"Eh, that does seem a bit troublesome," Wang Xiaoqiang mumbled in response.

"Young Master Wang, once we're in Medicine God Valley, I'll treat you to some pills..." Xia Xueyan said.

"Eh, I thought you were going to treat me to a meal..." Wang Xiaoqiang remarked.

"Eating a meal… that's certainly no problem. Not only are the pills from Medicine God Valley well-made, but the food is also good, plus we have medicinal wines that can help with cultivation!" Xia Xueyan informed him.

At the mention of wine, Wang Xiaoqiang became excited, "I'll definitely have to try some later."

Before long, Xi Yuerong returned, extending her right hand with a Jade Slip for Wang Xiaoqiang, "Here you go, Young Master Wang. With this Jade Slip, you can move about freely in Medicine God Valley, and you can also stay for three days..."

Wang Xiaoqiang took the Jade Slip and glanced at it. It was inscribed with five big characters, "Visitor's Pass."

"Alright, let's go in." Xia Xueyan took Wang Xiaoqiang's hand, but suddenly looked at the Patterned Beast at her feet and frowned, "Eh, right, your Pet Beast probably can't enter."

"It's no big deal!" Wang Xiaoqiang said nonchalantly. With a thought, the Patterned Beast turned into a shadowy figure, dove into his robe, and merged into his skin, taking the form of a tattoo.

As the Patterned Beast abruptly withdrew, Xia Xueyan, caught off guard, suddenly fell downwards with a startled scream.

Wang Xiaoqiang swiftly reached out to catch her, pulling her into his embrace, and suddenly their bodies pressed close. Wang Xiaoqiang could feel the wonderful contours of her figure. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you're welcome to vote for it at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to continue reading.)

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