Demon Taming: Start by synthesizing a Lantern Ghost with Divine and Demonic Talents

Chapter 76 (Seven-Five Chapters): One Man Against Ten Thousand (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)
"Has the Burning Lamp Realm also been selected? Perhaps this mission isn't too difficult," Xu Changliu said.

He assessed the team's strength and level. The spirit array is known for its precision in assigning missions.

This mission includes one fourth-tier martial artist, three Divine Embryo Realm cultivators, and one Burning Lamp Realm cultivator. Does that mean the formation spirit believes that even a Burning Lamp Realm cultivator wouldn't be in danger?
Su Bai said, "My opinion is exactly the opposite of Fellow Daoist Xu's. Perhaps this journey will be even more dangerous."

"how do I say this?"

Su Bai said meaningfully, "I have known Fellow Daoist Li Chunfeng for a long time and once wanted to invite him to join the Sky Patrol Division, but he has not yet agreed. Since this mission was issued by the array spirit, there will definitely be no oversight. Some people's strength is not determined by their realm."

Feng Yang kept staring at the Nine-Lives Cat Demon. "What Fellow Daoist Su said makes sense. With this demon pet, Fellow Daoist Li, I, Feng Yang, must admit defeat."

Li Chunfeng was helpless; he finally understood why he had been chosen.

The root of the problem actually lies with the Nine-Lives Cat Demon and the White Cloud Demon.

He started doing the mission three months ago. During these three months, two powerful demon pets have been following him and have probably been counted as part of his power by the spirit array.

The situation is like a husky mixed in with a pack of wolves. He has to explain, "You all overestimate me. Perhaps this time it was a mistake by the true spirit of the formation."

"My natal demon pet is just a lantern ghost. The two demon pets I have belong to a senior. The array spirit probably attributed their strength to me, but they won't fight and can't be relied upon. I'm just an ordinary cultivator at the Burning Lamp Realm. If you have any objections, I can leave early to avoid delaying important matters."

Suddenly, he didn't want to go anymore.

Following a group of third- and fourth-tier beings on an adventure, I have a feeling this trip is going to get messed up.

"..." Everyone fell silent.

Su Bai said, "You don't need to belittle yourself. With our limited knowledge, it's really laughable that we would presume to guess the array spirit's intentions. We might even have to rely on you later."

No one objected, so Li Chunfeng had no choice but to follow the group.

The specific task of this mission is to explore the possible entrance to the underground world hidden in the Forest of Decaying Wood.

Canyon City suspects that the last appearance of many underground monsters originated from here.

Each person used their own methods to quickly traverse the dark forest.

All around were thick, withered trees, their black, stiff branches twisting and coiling like snakes, intertwining with each other like a black spider web stretching towards the horizon.

"Crack!"

Xu Changliu unleashed a sword strike, and a white bone scorpion that had just leaped out of the mud instantly disintegrated.

In the Forest of Decaying Wood, all sorts of small animals come out to roam at night, such as bone scorpions, ghost ants, and carrion centipedes, all of which are extremely vicious.

However, most of these people wore magical robes that could ward off evil spirits and insects. The only martial artist had extremely vigorous blood and energy, so even minor creatures would spontaneously avoid him and didn't care about these small troubles.

Li Chunfeng had no robes, but a lantern ghost hung above his head.

The warm light enveloped him, repelling all evil spirits and making him feel more at ease than others.

As they ventured deeper, even the wild lantern ghosts disappeared from sight. Everyone proceeded quietly, without exchanging words; the atmosphere was eerily still, like the deathly silence before a storm.

A cold wind howled and whistled.

"Aim~"

With a meow, Li Chunfeng suddenly stopped moving.

The four people in front also stopped abruptly. Su Bai asked, "What's wrong?"

Li Chunfeng turned his head to look at the nine-lived cat demon on his shoulder, "There are enemies, we are surrounded."

"Ouch, snap, hiss!"

From the depths of the decaying wood in the distance, a mournful cry suddenly rang out, along with the cracking of bones, or perhaps the howling of a large demon's soul fire, a sound that chilled the heart.

"Should we retreat or fight?" Without panicking, Feng Yang calmly asked for others' opinions.

"Does anyone have investigative skills? Let's find out."

With a wave of his hand, a crimson beast resembling a Qilin appeared at Su Bai's feet, with a dragon's mouth, a lion's head, fish scales, an ox's tail, tiger's claws, and deer antlers. However, it didn't land on the ground; instead, clouds rose beneath its feet, demonstrating its ability to ride the clouds.

A water-avoiding golden-eyed beast. Regardless of its bloodline and talent, its appearance alone is enough to make it a must-have for any big shot.

Chi Xuancai shrugged and didn't move. Xu Changliu summoned his flying sword and soared into the sky to scout the enemy's situation.

Li Chunfeng remained calm, drawing a circle with his hand. The halo of his heart lamp illuminated the area, revealing wisps of energy within. Chi Xuancai, standing beside him, glanced at it curiously, her eyes widening immediately. Looking at this circle, it seemed as if the entire world was contained within it.

Xu Changliu landed. "Zombies, bone spirits, demons, their numbers are endless, and there are several powerful auras. I estimate they are at least third-tier."

“Our main task is reconnaissance. I propose a breakout. Let’s vote on it,” Feng Yang said.

Su Bai was the first to speak: "Let's go, our main task is reconnaissance."

"Seconded."

"Seconded."

Two more voices followed.

But then a different voice rang out, “There are only 30,000, with no more than 100 at the third rank, and five fourth-rank demons, who should be the commander.”

"Ok?"

"what?"

All eyes were on Li Chunfeng, or more precisely, on his halo spell.

"Such accurate reconnaissance magic, I knew you were just being modest." Su Bai walked over with interest. "Li Chunfeng, do you have any good suggestions?"

Li Chunfeng said, "Senior Feng should be able to hold back a few fourth-tier formations, right?"

"I'm being presumptuous, you can just call me Brother Feng. What race are you a fourth-tier?" He didn't immediately agree, but cautiously followed up with a question.

"One Corpse King, two Golden Skeletons, one Lich, and one Evil Spirit."

Feng Yang pondered, "I need someone to help me with the lich and the evil spirit."

“I and the Water-Avoiding Golden-Eyed Beast can take on the Lich,” Su Bai said.

Xu Changliu also said, "Fourth-tier ghosts are quite troublesome. Fortunately, I brought the Demon-Revealing Mirror."

Chi Xuancai looked uncertainly at the group of people chatting and laughing, feeling that the world was somewhat unreal, and couldn't help but ask, "Is that fourth-tier?"

Su Bai and Xu Changliu exchanged a glance and smiled at each other, everything understood without words.

Li Chunfeng bluntly said, "Then I suggest we annihilate them all, so that we don't end up in the underground world only to be attacked from both sides."

The four of them were somewhat confused upon hearing this.

They were confident in themselves, but Li Chunfeng's cultivation level at the Burning Lamp Realm was extremely deceptive.

Xu Changliu said, "Fellow Daoist Li Chunfeng, could you please explain your specific plans more clearly?"

"Actions speak louder than words."

Li Chunfeng didn't explain further; he simply flicked his finger, and instantly the entire dark forest lit up. One hundred and eight thousand lantern ghosts, like stars descending, dominated the sky.

"Boom boom boom!"

An endless barrage of soul fireballs rained down, and in a single exchange, the thousands of demons and ghosts charging to the front were completely annihilated.

Seeing this, the group was completely dumbfounded. "This is a lantern ghost?!"

One man can fight against ten thousand!

I thought we'd see a scene where third- and fourth-tier seniors take care of newcomers, but Su Bai's joke has come true. Now the roles of those being taken care of are completely reversed.

Su Bai and his companions immediately thought of several strange incidents that had been circulating widely in Canyon City recently. These incidents claimed that large-scale battles had broken out in several areas of the city, resulting in widespread death and injury. Canyon City officials, unable to find any answers, assumed it was an internal conflict between demons and ghosts.

The truth has finally come out.

(End of this chapter)