Lin Li smiled at his companion's remark but didn't say much.
However, inside, he felt a wave of excitement.
This sword was clearly not ordinary.
There was definitely a hidden secret within it!
…
Time passed quickly, and by early the next morning, everyone had prepared themselves and began heading toward the neighboring mountain peak.
"These leopard demons are quite strong."
"Be careful, or you might lose your life in a moment of carelessness."
Leading the group this time was an inner disciple named Luo Zhiyuan, who was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment.
"Understood. Thank you for the warning, Senior Brother,"
the group nodded in acknowledgment.
Lin Li, gripping his sword tightly, also felt a surge of resolve.
During his cultivation last night, he realized that the cursed power within his body had been suppressed by some mysterious force!
He could now cultivate normally, and his strength had even increased slightly, although not by much.
"How fascinating. My passive curse seems to be canceling out the curse in his body."
Ye Fan murmured with a sense of amazement.
His curse was balancing out the curse that had plagued Lin Li's body, effectively nullifying it.
By now, the group had begun descending from the mountain and were moving toward the neighboring peak.
The peaks in the cultivation world were tall, towering into the clouds, with enormous trees growing all around, far larger than those on Earth.
The air was also thick with spiritual energy.
"The density of spiritual energy here far surpasses Earth's during its spiritual revival,"
Ye Fan sighed.
"If Earth had this level of spiritual energy, everyone would be able to cultivate."
Roar—
At that moment, under Luo Zhiyuan's guidance, the group reached the neighboring mountain.
As they entered the area, a deafening roar echoed around them.
The roar was terrifyingly eerie, sending chills down everyone's spines.
"That's the roar of a leopard demon. Stay alert."
"These creatures are extremely aggressive."
Luo Zhiyuan warned as he continued leading the group forward. Soon, they spotted something disturbing on the ground.
"What is this?!"
one of the disciples exclaimed in horror.
"Bones."
Upon closer inspection, they saw a skeleton lying on the ground.
"It was eaten by a leopard demon."
Around the remains were torn fragments of clothing.
"They're from Xuantian Sect. These must be the remains of outer disciples who were devoured by the leopard demons,"
Luo Zhiyuan explained.
Hearing this, the group felt a chill run down their spines.
The idea that the leopard demons could reduce disciples of Xuantian Sect to mere bones was terrifying.
Roar—
At that moment, the roars grew louder, and black shapes started charging toward them from the distance!
"They're here!"
one of the disciples shouted in alarm, his sword trembling in his hand.
The sight of the skeleton had shaken him, and now he was genuinely terrified of the powerful leopard demons.
Soon, the group could clearly see the incoming creatures.
The leopard demons were massive.
"They resemble leopards, but their bodies are muscular, and their eyes show an eerie intelligence,"
Ye Fan observed, speaking to himself.
"Watch out for their claws. Aim for their heads!"
Luo Zhiyuan instructed as he tightened his grip on his sword.
The leopard demons wasted no time and immediately charged at them!
"Kill!!!"
Luo Zhiyuan shouted as he dashed forward, his sword at the ready.
Crackle—
As he charged, symbols formed in his left hand and shot forward.
These talismans burst into lightning, striking the leopard demons and causing their bodies to seize up.
In the blink of an eye, Luo Zhiyuan swung his sword, slicing one of the leopard demons in half!
Blue blood sprayed into the air.
The other disciples, now emboldened, thrust their swords forward.
Thanks to the lightning talismans, the leopard demons' movements were noticeably slower.
"Hurry up and kill them!"
"Leopard demons live in packs. If we don't kill them quickly, more will come!"
Luo Zhiyuan urged as he continued to release more lightning talismans.
Crackle—
The sharp sounds of electricity filled the air.
Although the lightning talismans weren't enough to cause serious injury, they effectively paralyzed the leopard demons, slowing their reactions.
Within moments, several more leopard demons had been slain.
Seizing the opportunity, Lin Li thrust his black sword into one of the injured leopard demons!
As his sword pierced the creature's body, Lin Li immediately felt a strange power surge from the sword into his body!
[Killed a Fourth-Grade Leopard Demon. Gained 500 Evolution Points.]
[Absorbed the blood of a Fourth-Grade Leopard Demon. Gained 5 Energy Points.]
It was as if the sword was transferring energy from the slain demon into his body.
The sensation was both wonderful and mysterious.
Lin Li's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the sword.
After withdrawing his blade from the leopard demon's corpse, he noticed that the demon's blood had been completely drained.
A blood-drinking sword!
Swords that drank blood were often viewed as cursed or demonic weapons.
Could it be that this sword was also a demonic weapon?
"Keep killing!!!"
"If we don't, we'll all die!"
Luo Zhiyuan noticed that the number of leopard demons had increased dramatically.
Cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
He had not anticipated that so many leopard demons would appear this time.
Damn it!
"Kill!"
Without hesitation, Lin Li, unafraid, continued to swing his black sword with all his might.
Even though the sword wasn't a magical weapon, it was still sharp.
With a single slash, he severed one of the leopard demon's front limbs!