Chapter Thirteen: Kill, Kill, Kill, Kill, Kill, Kill, Kill!

Thud!

Unwilling to wait any longer for the sluggish figures inside the cave to emerge, Xiao Zizai suddenly stomped the ground beneath him, creating a large pit, and immediately plunged into it.

In an instant, he transformed into a human-shaped harvester; wherever his hands reached or his body touched, everything shattered into pieces, and the sound of flesh and blood splattering echoed through the dim cavern.

Earlier, Xia Ye had observed and assessed that Xiao Zizai’s original strength was roughly on par with those high-level Taoist cultivators—considered among the top tier of the paranormal world today, aside from the Grand Celestial Master, the Ten Elders, and the Two Heroes.

After Xia Ye’s modifications and the activation of the Asura’s Body, Xiao Zizai’s strength now rivaled, or even surpassed, the Two Heroes. During his travels, he had visited the Ancient Absorption Pavilion and encountered that formidable tiger; Xia Ye's judgment was sound.

Therefore, unless confronted by masters of the caliber of the Two Heroes or the Ten Elders, Xiao Zizai was unstoppable. He moved as if no one stood in his way, wielding sheer physical might alone, without even needing to employ cultivated energy.

As he fought, Xia Ye observed through his perspective, recording his bodily data throughout.

Indeed, Xia Ye had made subtle adjustments to the Asura Pill he previously gave Xiao Zizai, limited only to enabling shared sensory perception.

Now, drenched in blood, Xiao Zizai’s body had swollen noticeably larger than before, his height reaching two meters and seventy centimeters, muscles bulkier and more defined!

In a flash—

Whoosh—

With an incredible speed, his massive body streaked past, smashing through four more opponents. He arrived in a vast pocket realm.

Looking around, the space was surprisingly immense, with numerous wooden huts built inside, clearly marking this as the stronghold of the Medicine Immortal Society. A smile spread across his face.

The next moment, figures clad in black robes swarmed from all directions, encircling Xiao Zizai. Inside the cave, the incessant chirping of insects began to rise, and swarms of flying bugs rose like clouds.

Recalling Xia Ye’s earlier advice, Xiao Zizai had swallowed a pill that repels poisonous insects. Almost immediately, a peculiar fragrance emanated from his skin, prompting him to twitch his nose and inhale softly.

“This is... medicated oil?”

Indeed, the scent resembled that of medicated oil, brisk and refreshing, clearing his mind and bringing a deep sense of ease.

This was Xia Ye’s “Insect-Repelling Pill,” which not only effectively drove away poisonous bugs and prevented toxin infiltration but also invigorated the mind, enhancing cerebral activity.

In the next moment...

“Heh heh...”

Having taken the medicine, Xiao Zizai’s lips curled into a smirk. Facing the hundred or so enemies closing in, his eyes gleamed with crimson light.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, without warning, he vanished, reappearing right before one man. In a flash, he ripped open the man’s abdomen, then his newly grown hands grabbed the throats of two others beside him.

Bang!

Using his original hands, Xiao Zizai tore the man in front of him in half. His newly formed hands then slammed the two others’ heads together, causing them to explode like watermelons simultaneously.

Thud!

After tossing their bodies aside, he swept toward the remaining foes. A faint aura of blood condensed into a mist around him, and his form seemed to swell even further.

“This monster...!”

Almost simultaneously, the same thought flashed through everyone’s minds. Eyes wide with fear, they stared at his towering, blood-streaked figure.

But just then…

“For the Insect God!”

Someone in the crowd shouted, reigniting their spirits. Their gazes hardened, and they began to channel their energy.

As Xia Ye had said, the members of the Medicine Immortal Society were all fanatics, thoroughly brainwashed and deeply corrupted by their dark roots. Their minds held nothing but “insect” worship.

For their legendary “Insect God,” they would not hesitate to sacrifice their lives. They were hopeless cases; sending them off quickly was, in fact, a mercy.

“Amitabha…”

Facing the horde of fiends, Xiao Zizai instinctively chanted a Buddhist mantra. Golden aura surfaced over his body, manifesting into a towering golden statue.

“Golden Bell Shield!”

Bang!

In the next instant, he struck out, and a mighty bell’s toll echoed, shattering the surrounding enemies. Thus began a new round of slaughter!

Kill, kill, kill, kill!

For a time, the sounds of impact mixed with bell tolls reverberated throughout the pocket realm. Corpses flew, blood splattered, and a crimson mist spread.

To Xiao Zizai now, the number of enemies was insignificant. Their bodies only served as nourishment, pushing him to grow stronger.

Thanks to the Insect-Repelling Pill and the all-encompassing protection of the Golden Bell Shield, the poisonous bugs could not approach. A single compassionate strike reduced swarms of insects to mere debris.

This was undoubtedly a one-sided massacre. Within moments, more than half of the hundred or so enemies lay dead or wounded.

Only then did the high-ranking leaders of the Medicine Immortal Society, who had been hiding in the shadows, finally intervene to halt the carnage.

Buzz—

In an instant, the entire pocket realm was filled with deafening insect noises, a demonic chorus piercing Xiao Zizai’s mind.

“Oh? Heh...”

Hearing this, Xiao Zizai let out a cold laugh. The Buddhist “Calm Mind Mantra” activated automatically in his mind, dispelling the demonic sounds and stabilizing his soul.

In the next moment...

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Four figures suddenly appeared from all directions, encircling Xiao Zizai in the center.

Simultaneously, countless poisonous insects surged forth like a tide from the four’s bodies. Their numbers far exceeded those of the previous hundred, and their aura was even stronger, clearly indicating the four were powerful cultivators.

“Are these Grand Insect Masters?”

Xiao Zizai narrowed his eyes. Judging by their presence and aura, they were undoubtedly on a different level from the earlier group.

However, he knew that “Grand Insect Masters” were among the strongest of the insect sorcerers, usually only one or two per Miao village. Seeing four appear at once, none of whom seemed to be leaders, seemed unlikely.

No matter the case, nothing would stop Xiao Zizai’s advance. Facing the four, he stood unmoved like a mountain. His four arms stretched out in four directions, and four powerful suction forces erupted instantly.

“Dragon Water Absorption!”

Whoosh—

“What?!”

In an instant, the four suction forces transformed into chains spanning dozens of meters, directly binding the four opponents. With a powerful tug...

Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!

They were all pulled into Xiao Zizai’s grasp!

“Heh…”

Xiao Zizai’s eyes narrowed slightly, a smile playing on his lips as he looked at them…