"Die!"

Amidst a sky of flesh and growing fangs, this person had become a flesh-and-blood monster in a short time, their presence and strength surpassing that of the Bizarre Demons faced within the Bizarre Formation.

"Banishing Evil!"

Jia Ren, with a flip of his hand, conjured a Banishing Evil Talisman in each palm, activating them with Spiritual Power and suddenly throwing them at the flesh-and-blood monster.

The Banishing Evil Talismans were like fire meeting hot oil; upon contact, the Wicked Flame ignited and spread at an alarming speed.

What is this? Shen Lingshi, who had not lost his human rationality, felt his Bizarre Body being burned and for the first time encountered an overwhelming threat.

It was as if... a mouse had met a cat.

This was his nemesis!

No, it should be the nemesis of Bizarre Demons!

Shen Lingshi didn't hesitate for a moment, making a quick decision to sever the parts of his Bizarre Body ignited by the flames.

The bizarre flesh was quickly consumed by the flames, the eerie power fueling the fire and causing it to burn even more fiercely.

What kind of Talisman is this? How can it possess such power?! Above the flesh, two flesh whirlpools continued to congeal, revealing the human eyes hidden within.

"After you die, I'll tell you!" With his palms outstretched, Jia Ren drew another pair of Banishing Evil Talismans and, after activating them, threw them out once more.

Active Talismans were too cumbersome to use, requiring individual activation for each one. This was unlike passive Talismans such as the Evil Warding Talisman, which would activate automatically upon sensing an attack with a bizarre aura. They were not as convenient.

No sooner had two balls of Wicked Flame been thrown out than two more were created and smashed forward.

Jia Ren turned into a mobile artillery piece, bombarding his target with four to six Wicked Flame Fireballs every breath.

The rate at which Shen Lingshi severed his limbs couldn't keep up with the speed Jia Ren threw the Wicked Flame Fireballs. In less than three breaths, the flesh-and-blood monster was entirely engulfed by the Wicked Flame Fireballs, burning with crimson flames.

Any missed spots were promptly hit by new Wicked Flame Fireballs, precision follow-up strikes ensuring complete coverage.

"AAH!"

The continuous screams seemed to pierce eardrums.

Jia Ren remained vigilant, holding a Banishing Evil Talisman in each hand and continuing to throw them. He gave his opponent no chance to turn the tide.

BOOM!

The earth trembled as two enormous stony arms burst forth from the ground, reaching for Jia Ren.

Jia Ren's reflexes were quick; with several leaps, he evaded the triple strike of the rocky arms.

WHOOSH!

A golden light suddenly burst out from the flames, slashing towards Jia Ren at a startling speed.

It struck precisely when his old momentum was exhausted and new strength had yet to emerge. With no leverage in mid-air, he was about to be hit.

Before Jia Ren could use his Spirit Shield and protective Black Dragon Scale Armor to defend himself—

BOOM!

Giant waves crashed down as massive river waters surged in. In an instant, the small town was submerged, transformed into a vast ocean.

A huge fish head lifted Jia Ren, while a golden knife plunged deep into the fish's head, blocking the fatal blow.

I'll remember you! From within the flames, a skin-and-bones figure leaped out of the mass of flesh and quickly fled into the distance.

He had shed the massive fleshy form, now so thin he barely looked human. He resembled someone who had undergone extreme weight loss, shrinking from thousands of pounds to barely a hundred in one go.

Having consumed the Flesh Demon Pill, not only had he failed to defeat his target, but he had instead been brutally thrashed.

In hindsight, he had Jia Ren to thank. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had the chance to consume the life-saving Elixir and would have completely transformed into a monster under the Flesh Demon Pill's influence.

Shen Lingshi had no desire to continue fighting. The side effects of consuming the Flesh Demon Pill were significant, and his strength had severely declined. In his poor condition, he could at most maintain the combat power of the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage. It was impossible to prevail against the combined force of a man and a demon.

More importantly, he had to report the two types of Talismans that targeted Bizarre Demons. With that information, powerful cultivators from the Bizarre Alliance would come to deal with Jia Ren. The Bizarre Alliance, as a Cultivator organization seeking to emulate the forms of Bizarre Demons, also coveted such Talismans.

"I will come back for you!"

Shen Lingshi employed a secret technique, suddenly transforming into a black-red beam of blood light and shooting off into the distance.

He couldn't let the man escape, or else it would lead to endless troubles.

"Blood Ignition Technique!"

Jia Ren's body surged with blood light, his entire form glowing with an unnatural red hue.

"Thunderous Charge Curse!"

The Extraordinary Saint Level Wind Control Skill, the Grandmaster-Level Lightbody Talisman, the Blood Ignition Technique, and the Thunderous Charge Curse—four states converged within him, melding together as one.

The sound of wind and thunder exploded, and the distance between the two rapidly closed at an astonishing rate.

How is this possible?! The fleeing Shen Lingshi was momentarily stunned, then decisively took out a Talisman.

It resembled the previous Talisman Treasure, emanating a dim, gray aura. It coalesced into an inconspicuous Inkstone Station that lay before him.

Ink poured out from the Inkstone Station, transforming into a black net that snaked towards Jia Ren.

"You can't escape!"

With the protection of the Spirit Shield and Turtle Prime Spirit Armor, his defense was secure. Jia Ren paid no mind to the falling ink net. The Thunderous Charge Curse's effects wouldn't last long; he needed to end this quickly.

Pieces of black scale armor materialized, and in the blink of an eye, he transformed into a figure clad in black dragon scales.

In his right palm, a deep blue water droplet quietly emerged, with purple-black lightning coiling around it. He threw it with all his might at the fleeing figure. The immense strength from the fifth layer of the Mixed Refinement Black Dragon Body, combined with the explosive power from the Blood Ignition Technique, allowed him to hurl the Five Xuan Yuan Heavy Water, which was wreathed in the force of the Thunderous Charge.

The projectile moved even faster than Jia Ren could run at full speed.

Shen Lingshi had just used a Talisman Treasure to block the attack. He had no time to mourn the successive loss of two Talisman Treasures and a top-grade Magic Artifact when he heard the sound already by his ear, and his face paled.

CRACK!

Before he could react, the top-grade protective Magic Artifact he wore twisted and deformed, its Spiritual Power completely depleted.

The fleeing figure seemed to have been hit by an airplane, exploding into a cloud of blood. Fragments of gore scattered for dozens of feet.

Success!

Jia Ren was bound by the ink net. He struggled with all his might but was unable to break free as the net continuously expanded and contracted with his body.

The defensive power of the Spirit Shield and Turtle Prime Spirit Armor was astounding. Though the ink net contracted, it couldn't harm Jia Ren inside.

The Talisman Treasure Inkstone Station, now uncontrolled, fell from the sky, reverting to the appearance it had when he first saw it.

The ink net likewise vanished without a trace.

Jia Ren regained his freedom and quickly pursued the spot where his opponent had fallen.

All around were only scattered chunks of flesh and a rain of blood; the original form was unrecognizable. The full-power attack of the Five Xuan Yuan Heavy Water was terrifyingly potent, achieving its goal instantly by blasting the man into pulp.

What about the soul?

Jia Ren activated the Spirit Eye Technique, searching all around.

He didn't find any remnant soul. He was unsure if it had escaped while he was trapped or if it had been annihilated by the lightning force of the Thunderous Charge Curse. He tended towards the latter; lightning had always been extremely lethal to souls. It had likely been…

Just as the thought occurred to him, a piercing whistle sounded as a black spike suddenly shot towards him. It carried an eerie aura that sent chills down his spine.

The aura of Bizarre Demons!

Jia Ren wasn't panicked, protected by three layers of defense: the Spirit Shield, Turtle Prime Spirit Armor, and Black Dragon Scale Armor. Still, to be cautious, he swiftly dodged.

The purple glow of the Evil Warding Talisman lit up. The black spike began to burn with purple flames, and a faint, shrill scream could be heard. It lost its power and fell to the ground.

Jia Ren detected the remnant soul's aura on the black spike. So, it had hidden inside the Magic Artifact. No wonder he hadn't noticed it.

A spiderweb-like Magic Artifact descended from the sky, firmly trapping the black spike within.

Which power are you from? Your methods are too sinister!

The black spike was a special Magic Artifact. Its exterior was a Superior Grade Offensive Magic Artifact, but inside, it was wrapped around a sharp phalanx bone. The bizarre aura he sensed originated from this bone.

A special Magic Artifact created using a Bizarre Demon's body?

Is this a Mysterious Instrument?

Bizarre Formation?

Mysterious Instrument!

Their research into Bizarre Demons far exceeded his imagination. This was not a force he could afford to provoke.

"Hehe, you dare to meddle with the Bizarre Alliance? You're as good as dead!" the remnant soul shrieked from the spike. "Someone will avenge me!"

Jia Ren had no means to interrogate the soul, nor did he want to leave such a hidden danger. With a flash of lightning, the remnant soul was turned to ash and smoke.

He could no longer stay by the Surging River. If a powerful expert from the Bizarre Alliance came knocking, it would be serious trouble.

Jia Ren casually collected the spoils of battle. His focus was on the Talisman Treasure Stabilizing Dragon Plate, which his opponent had used to control the Fathead Fish Demon, and the Talisman Treasure Inkstone Station he'd used while fleeing. Shortly after losing control, the two Talisman Treasures reverted to their original Talisman forms.

"It's time to go!" he said to the Fathead Fish Demon. "Take the Water Mansion with us."

This escape was different from the last. Jia Ren didn't plan to flee with just the people; he couldn't abandon the 'foundation' he had worked so hard to build.

The Fathead Fish Demon heaved, lifting the foundation of the Water Mansion onto its back. Jia Ren applied a Spell to secure it, preventing the Water Mansion from being thrown off by the unevenness of the fish's back.

Carrying the Water Mansion, it swam upstream along the Surging River.

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