Danzun War God

Chapter Forty-Seven: The Five Monsters of Copper Demon Mountain

In the brief moment that man was stunned, he was struck squarely by Han Qi's blazing palm print and instantly turned into a puddle of mud. The other two, seeing that their teammate had already perished and with Qin Wuyang rushing out again, knew that there was no chance of winning and tried to escape.

Qin Wuyang brandished the Demon-Drinking Blade, which hummed loudly and unleashed countless blade energies. Many surrounding trees were cut in half, and Han Qi's Fiery Palm Prints flew everywhere. In an instant, sand and stones flew, and killing intent filled the air. The two demons could only parry and completely lost their ability to attack.

Han Qi and his companion gave them no chance to breathe, pressing forward relentlessly. In the end, one of them was cleaved in two by Qin Wuyang, and the other was shattered by Han Qi's palm strike.

After the battle, the two exchanged knowing smiles. Qin Wuyang felt more confident and secure, and Han Qi also had an ally.

Qin Wuyang said, "Brother Han, a team of two is much better than a team of one."

Han Qi smiled and nodded, saying, "That's right, having a team makes all the difference."

Suddenly, Han Qi looked at Qin Wuyang solemnly and said, "Brother Qin, why don't we form our own team, organize everyone we encounter together, and eliminate those who are unwilling to join us? That way, we won't have to worry or live in fear."

Upon hearing this, Qin Wuyang's eyes lit up, and he wholeheartedly agreed with Han Qi's statement. The two checked the weather again and decided to find a place to take shelter. They quickly left, and just as they were gone, a person emerged from a bush not far away. Watching the two depart, a smile appeared on her face. This person was none other than the chilling woman in purple, but Han Qi and Qin Wuyang did not notice her.

As soon as Han Qi and his companion crossed a hill, they discovered that five people were besieging two others. Judging from the situation, the five people had the upper hand, and the two others were already exhausted. Han Qi whispered and pondered, "Brother Qin, this is the perfect time for us to win people's hearts. Are we confident that we can take down this small, unmanned team?"

Qin Wuyang grinned mischievously and said, "Just you wait and see." With that, he threw out his boomerang and charged forward with his Demon-Drinking Blade.

Han Qi was not to be outdone, and he also charged forward, condensing his profound energy in his hands.

Qin Wuyang's boomerang clashed with one of the men's weapons, deflecting his deadly attack. The man, oblivious to the danger, exclaimed, "Hey, two more idiots here! What a stroke of luck! Brothers, let's take them both down!"

"What kind of hero bullies the few with numbers?" Han Qi said with utter contempt.

"The victor is king, the loser is a bandit. Enough nonsense, let the Five Monsters of Copper Demon Mountain test just how deep the water is in this gifted person's waters!" The others stopped their attack and glared at the two men menacingly.

Taking advantage of this brief respite, the two men who had been besieged breathed a sigh of relief and cast grateful glances at Han Qi and his companion.

Upon hearing this, Qin Wuyang curled his lip at Han Qi. The Five Monsters of Copper Demon Mountain were known for their ruthlessness, and most people in the Demon Realm did not want to provoke them. Unexpectedly, they had run into them here.

Han Qi had never heard of the Five Monsters of Copper Demon Mountain, but seeing Qin Wuyang's reaction, he knew that he had encountered a formidable opponent. So he said, "I didn't expect it to be you five monsters. But after today, there will be no more Five Monsters in the world. Take this!" With that, two fiery palm prints were unleashed, directly enveloping the five of them.

The Five Monsters of Copper Demon Mountain were no pushovers either. They immediately summoned their signature weapons: a knife, a sword, and a hammer. The other two were unarmed, clearly skilled in magic like Han Qi. The five activated their attacks simultaneously, instantly neutralizing the two palm prints with their combined strength. They then launched another attack directly at Han Qi, as he was the weakest point among them due to his lowest cultivation level.

The five were incredibly fast. Qin Wuyang's expression changed, and he roared, "Heaven and Earth Slash!" The blade energy emitted by the Demon-Drinking Blade drew a dazzling arc and blocked the two of them. Han Qi's Blazing Palm also struck out, even more powerful than the previous two palms. The Five Monsters did not dodge, and the blade energy and palm prints struck the mountain behind them, instantly sending rocks flying. Half of the mountain was cleaved in two.

At this moment, the two who had been besieged earlier also approached Han Qi and the other two, glaring angrily at the five monsters, their profound energy gathering and ready to be unleashed.

"Haha, you're certainly skilled, but you've run into us. This day next year will be your death anniversary. Brothers, use your best skills and don't get entangled with them," one of the Five Eccentrics said.

Qin Wuyang whispered to the group, "The Five Eccentrics' trump card is not easy to deal with, so be careful."

The five monsters instantly transformed, their bodies becoming dozens of times stronger than before. The surrounding aura and pressure increased dramatically, forcing Han Qi and the others to circulate their energy to resist. Clearly, the five monsters held a significant advantage after their transformation.

Elder Blue Demon switched formations, and dark clouds churned in the sky within the illusion, creating an exceptionally terrifying atmosphere. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning ripped through the sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder. Everyone was startled and, forgetting their fighting, began to rush up the mountain. At this moment, the others in the illusion also gathered towards the mountaintop.

Before everyone could find shelter, countless bolts of lightning, accompanied by deafening thunder, struck down through the crowd. The sky was like a giant electric net, and rocks and trees instantly shattered upon being struck by lightning. A torrential downpour followed, soaking everyone to the bone as they struggled up the mountain. Fortunately, there were several caves halfway up the mountain, which they quickly entered to take refuge.

Upon entering the cave, Han Qi breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Qin Wuyang, asking, "What's the background of these Five Monsters of Copper Demon Mountain?"

Qin Wuyang wrung out the water from his clothes, looked up at Han Qi, and said, "I know a little about the Five Monsters of Copper Demon Mountain. These five people went to an ancient ruin and obtained a martial arts manual there. It was the one they just used that allowed them to instantly transform and increase their power tenfold. These five people operate as a team in Copper Demon Mountain and are extremely difficult to deal with. I heard that no one dares to mess with them."

Just then, the two men who had been besieged earlier also entered. Han Qi stopped talking, but the upturned corners of his mouth indicated that he was pondering something.

Ignoring the water on their clothes, the two men bowed to the two men and said, "Thank you for saving us, young heroes. We are deeply grateful. Please don't hesitate to ask if you ever need our help in the future, and we will do our best to help you."

At this moment, the lightning and thunder outside the cave showed no sign of stopping. Han Qi quickly helped the two up and said, "You two don't need to be so polite. We just can't stand them bullying the weak with their numbers."

Han Qi noticed that the two men were about the same age, and their cultivation levels were no lower than his own. Just as he was about to ask them about their origins, three more people entered the cave. They only hesitated slightly when they saw the group enter, and when no one stopped them, they greeted everyone and then fell silent.

The clouds in the sky grew denser, and darkness fell. Han Qi took out a luminous pearl from his Qiankun Ring and placed it on a rock, instantly illuminating the cave. The interior of the cave became clearer; it wasn't large, only about ten feet square.

"Brother Han, this luminous pearl is truly a rare find. I've never seen such a large and bright luminous pearl before. It must be incredibly valuable," Qin Wuyang said, looking at the luminous pearl with envy.

Han Qi saw that no one was attracted to the luminous pearl. This luminous pearl was something left behind by the carefree Taoist, and it was not something to be told to outsiders. He smiled and said nothing.

Han Qi inadvertently discovered faint writing on the stone wall on one side of the cave. He then went over and rubbed it with his hand to examine it closely. Everyone else followed Han Qi's lead, trying to decipher the palm-sized characters carved on the stone wall.

"Congratulations on passing the warm-up competition. This is a portal that will transport you to the first stage of the Illusion Test: Valley of Beasts. You must form an eight-person team to pass this stage; the team score will be your individual score."

Qin Wuyang seemed to understand something and said, "So that's how it is. So that's where team formation is."

After looking around at everyone, he continued, "We're an eight-person team, what should we do if we're one person short?"

The group looked outside the cave again. There was still lightning and thunder, and the wind seemed to have intensified. It looked like there was no one there. So Han Qi said, "How about the seven of us try to teleport? There are eight rocks here, so each of us should stand on one. Come on." He then jumped onto a rock first.

The others followed closely behind. Han Qi reached out and grabbed the luminous pearl. Just then, the stones beneath their feet began to glow with golden light, indicating that the teleportation portal had been activated.

Suddenly, a figure swept over. Before everyone could react, the formation had already teleported them away. In the blink of an eye, they appeared in front of a valley. The mountains on both sides were towering and steep, and the howls of unknown wild beasts could be heard from time to time.

Han Qi, disregarding the scenery, quickly rechecked the headcount; there were still seven people. Han Qi couldn't help but wonder if he was hallucinating. Just as he was pondering this, one of them said, "I clearly felt someone come in during the teleportation, but where is that person?"

Everyone agreed, which was a bit unbelievable.

Once everyone spoke up, Han Qi was certain that someone had indeed been there during the teleportation, and he wasn't hallucinating. He then said, "Could it be that he didn't teleport over? Otherwise, why haven't we seen him? Never mind, let's head up Hundred Beast Mountain and explore the dangers."

Everyone tacitly agreed and followed Han Qi into the valley. Behind them was a large rock with three bright red characters that read "Valley of a Hundred Beasts," which were particularly eye-catching. After only a few steps, mist began to rise from beneath their feet, instantly creating an eerie atmosphere. Han Qi softly reminded everyone, "Be careful! Stay alert!"

When everyone tried to circulate their qi, they found they couldn't condense it at all. Qin Wuyang said, "It seems magic is forbidden here. Now we have to rely on our strength." As he spoke, he took out the Demon-Drinking Blade and the boomerang and held them in his hands.

Everyone took out their weapons, including hammers, guns, knives, and swords. There were more people using swords, with three swords at the moment.