Although unable to discern the opponent's true nature, the Tsuchigumo didn't feel threatened.
It had dominated this area for a long time. Aside from the Thunderbird nesting on the cliff at the center of the island, which it dared not provoke, it could roam freely elsewhere.
Let alone this never-before-seen monster, it was probably a stray from somewhere else.
Blood-red eyes flashed with cruelty and ferocity. The seemingly bloated Tsuchigumo instantly crushed towards Luo Chen.
Along the way, plants snapped in an instant. The forest in its path collapsed, the upturned soil stained with rainwater, looking dirty and unpleasant.
Faced with this danger, Luo Chen merely furrowed his brows. Compared to the oppressive feeling of the giant body, what made him uncomfortable was the stench emanating from the enemy monster.
The bloody reek of fresh kills mixed with its inherent foulness, forming a complex odor that made one want to vomit.
Unwilling to waste time, Luo Chen decided to end the battle with absolute force, lest he further disgust himself.
【Monstrous Power - Awakening】
Despite his frail, youthful appearance, he simply kicked out at the fearsome monster.
Initially, the Tsuchigumo didn't take it seriously. But as its fangs were about to touch the opponent, it seemed to sense the sweet blood, causing a shudder.
However, as the other party moved, the threat of death swept over its entire body, and a warning alarm rang in its heart.
But it was too late.
By the time the right foot, which had smashed out a sonic boom, landed again, the Tsuchigumo had flown back at ten times the speed it had come.
A body larger than a tall building plowed a deep trench in the earth. Trees toppled, its momentum unabated until it crashed into a small hill before stopping.
The earth trembled.
A force capable of shaking mountains, a demonstration of pure violence.
Just then, a violent bolt of lightning streaked across the sky.
The ghastly light instantly illuminated the forest below, exposing the carnage that should have been hidden.
The once imposing great monster was now tragically buried beneath the rubble.
Three broken, sharp pincers trembled slightly. The grotesque, demonic face on its abdomen was stained with black blood. Numerous wounds covered its entire body. Even its mouthparts and fangs were broken in half.
It was completely unrecognizable from its previous arrogant and domineering appearance.
A few seconds later, rolling thunder roared, as if to declare its rage.
The terrifying scene, like divine punishment, made the island's creatures tremble in fear.
The rumbling noise caused by the Tsuchigumo was directly suppressed by the thunder and fell silent again in the black rain.
Unable to move, intense pain shot through its body. The Tsuchigumo, which had not tasted fear for a long time, once again sensed the approach of death.
Its blood-red eyes, half-blinded, contained an uncontrollable fear as they watched the figure, seemingly incredibly frail compared to its own size, slowly approach.
Luo Chen stepped on the great demon's bleeding head, leaning down slightly and saying,
"Now, I ask, you answer."
There was no warmth in the coercive order, just a cold gaze that allowed no resistance.
Years later, whenever the Tsuchigumo recalled this scene, it would involuntarily tremble.
The thunderous dragons constantly rampaging across the sky, as if to embolden the lofty demon lord, celebrating his birth.
Under the watchful eyes of those scarlet eyes, which kept flickering and appearing in black cracks, full of mockery, sarcasm, and contempt.
There was no thought of resistance. The Tsuchigumo bowed its head in submission.
【You easily defeated the great demon Tsuchigumo, and it has pledged its allegiance to you】
【This is quite normal for demons. The weak obey the strong. It's an eternal truth, especially among demons】
【Afterwards, you asked the Tsuchigumo many questions and received much useful information】
【It told you that this is a country called Inazuma】
Indeed, Inazuma. The only place that could be called a demon's land is probably here.
Moreover, the few giant islands Luo Chen had seen before his birth fit the geographical location of Inazuma.
【Some of your questions are answered, then the Tsuchigumo begins to tell you more】
【For example, this island is called Yashiori Island, a land shrouded in mist】
【Legend has it that strange objects fell from the sky, one landing on Yashiori Island, causing the mist to begin to spread】
【You further asked why it was here, and what stage of development Inazuma is currently in】
【It tells you that it originally came from Narukami Island】
【Legend has it that in an unknown era, before the weak and short-lived humans crossed the sea, Inazuma was once a land of tanuki】
【Tanuki are born lazy and fickle, never worrying about tomorrow, nor letting worries linger beyond tonight】
【At that time, the land of Inazuma was a carefree paradise for the tanuki, with every day a lively festival】
【Later, the foxes crossed the sea and engaged in an eight-hundred-year-long war with the tanuki, eventually gaining control of the Sakura trees】
【At that time, demons roamed freely in the mountains and fields】
【That was the wildest, most primitive age, with killing, occupation, breeding, and submission as the main themes】
【Until later...】
【One day, Narukami crossed the sea】
【The wielder of the Tachi, intent on protecting the eternal way】
【When she looked down from atop the thunderclouds at the mortals she cherished, seeing only shallow disputes and fleeting desires】
【She used the authority of her blade to cut away the rampant obsessions, creating a pure land for the weak and short-lived mortals】
【Sweet fruit needs thinning, dyed blue objects need trimming, in the eternally serene and peaceful land, no impurities should be allowed】
【So, all demons who harmed humans were expelled, those who disobeyed were struck down by lightning】
【Only a few lucky ones escaped Narukami Island and hid in the corners...】
【After hearing the Tsuchigumo's eloquent account of the past, you have a general understanding of the situation】
【You learned that current Inazuma is in a wild era, shortly after the Narukami twins crossed the sea and obtained divine authority】
【Knowing all this, you begin to think about what to do with the demon at your feet】
【There's no doubt that it's filled with fear for you, completely prostrating itself in submission】
【Even though you know it's not truly sincere, simply cowed by your power, you choose to spare it, for a little experiment, you let it submit to you】
【Congratulations】
【As the Lord of the Hyakki Yakō, your role-playing simulation degree has slightly increased】
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