The Legend of the Netherworld

Chapter 113: Leopard Demon in Transformation Level 1

Time flew by, the sky gradually darkened, and Lin Xiao shuttled through the jungle, constantly passing through huge trees that seemed to have no end.

Each tree is like a small hill, with thick and intertwined roots.

Lin Xiao had to step over the roots of the giant tree in one step to move forward smoothly. The surroundings seemed to convey an ancient atmosphere that made people feel awe.

As night fell, Lin Xiao finally chose a giant tree with thick branches to rest.

He jumped onto a branch and sat high up, with a wide view, just enough to see the bright moon hanging in the night sky. He took out a few pears and chewed them quietly, thinking about his next plan.

After tidying up his surroundings, Lin Xiao sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to practice the "Boundless Heart Sea Technique", absorbing the spiritual energy around him. This rich spiritual energy was continuously absorbed into his body, flowing into his dantian like a trickle, providing him with surging power.

At this moment, a biting cold wind suddenly blew, and Lin Xiao sensed a hint of danger.

He suddenly opened his eyes, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw a blood-red figure rushing towards him. It was a blood-shadow demon snake leopard, its mouth open, fangs like sharp knives, flashing with cold light, rushing straight towards Lin Xiao!

Lin Xiao quickly dove sideways, narrowly avoiding the demonic leopard's bloody jaws. The demonic leopard missed its target, letting out a deep roar as it landed. Lin Xiao sneered, watching it intently, ready to fight.

Seeing that its sneak attack failed, the demon leopard suddenly changed its shape into a human form.

A monster with a leopard head and a human body stood in front of Lin Xiao, with a blood-red snake shadow tattooed on its shoulder, and its eyes were full of coldness and disdain.

The monster licked its mouth with its scarlet tongue, looked at Lin Xiao, and said sarcastically, "A little fellow from the Jiazi Ninth Realm, whose hair hasn't even grown out yet, dares to run to the middle level to die?"

Lin Xiao's face was expressionless, his eyes scanning the leopard demon like lightning. Facing this first-level Transformation monster, he felt no fear. Instead, he sneered and whispered, "Since you're blind, let me teach you a lesson."

Lin Xiao looked at the leopard demon in front of him, who had reached the first level of transformation, with a slight curl of his lips. He said coldly, "I was a little hungry. I didn't expect food to be delivered to my door."

Upon hearing this, the Blood Shadow Demonic Snake Leopard flew into a rage. Its dignity had been trampled upon by a Jiazi Realm cultivator, and it had even been treated as food! An uncontrollable rage ignited, its eyes flashing with ferocity as it growled viciously, "You're courting death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Blood Shadow Demon Snake Leopard instantly performed the "Lightning Step". Its figure turned into a yellow lightning, and its claws flashed with cold light, suddenly attacking Lin Xiao's cheek.

Lin Xiao's eyes were cold and unmoved. He stared at the leopard monster quietly. When it flew in front of him, he lightly tapped his finger and the dagger flew out instantly, breaking through the air and piercing the leopard monster's claws.

Accompanied by a sharp tearing sound, the sharp dagger pierced through the center of the leopard monster's claws. A hole suddenly appeared in the leopard's claws, blood gushed out, and pain instantly swept through the leopard monster's body.

The Blood Shadow Demon Snake Leopard stopped in pain, growling in agony, its other paw tightly grasping the injured leopard paw, looking extremely miserable.

Lin Xiao seized the opportunity and used the "Phantom Body Technique". A shadow of him remained in the original place in an instant, while his real body appeared behind the leopard monster.

His arms were as fast as lightning, and he used the "Soul-Locking Grappling Hand" to accurately lock the leopard monster's limbs one by one, locking the left claw with the right claw, and the left foot with the right foot, and suddenly pressed it on the back.

The Blood Shadow Demon Snake Leopard struggled in fear, but was completely trapped, and even twisting its body was difficult, and it roared angrily.

However, Lin Xiao showed no mercy. His long sword suddenly appeared before the leopard monster, the tip of the sword just a millimeter away from its eyeball. He coldly threatened: "If you dare to scream again, this sword will instantly slice through your eyeball."

Upon hearing this, the Blood Shadow Demon Snake Leopard endured the pain and immediately fell silent. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, frightened by Lin Xiao's pressure.

Lin Xiao sneered, his edge subsided, and he said slowly: "I'll give you a chance to live. Answer whatever I ask. If I'm satisfied, I will set your bones and let you live."

The Blood Shadow Demon Snake Leopard Demon felt a glimmer of hope and quickly moved its claws to indicate that it was willing to cooperate.

Seeing this, Lin Xiao slowly retracted his sword and asked directly: "Have you heard of the 'Netherworld' place in the Ancient Forest? Whether it may be in the outer layer or the middle layer, don't miss any clues."

The Blood Shadow Demon Snake Leopard Demon was silent for a moment, as if thinking. Then, with a puzzled look in his eyes, he replied cautiously, "I have never heard the word 'Netherworld' that you mentioned, young man. At least, I have never heard of this name in the outer and middle layers of the Ancient Forest."

Lin Xiao's eyes darkened, and he brought his sword closer to the leopard monster's neck again, and asked coldly, "Are you sure?"

The Blood Shadow Demon Snake Leopard Demon struggled to swallow his saliva and replied in a daze, "I'm sure. No one among the demons around me has ever heard of this name. We have definitely never heard of the place called 'Netherworld'."

"Then what's the matter with the snake mark on your body? What is your relationship with the Queen of Green Water Snake?" Lin Xiao asked in a more stern tone.

The Blood Shadow Demon Snake Leopard Demon heard Lin Xiao's tone and said fearfully: "This snake seal is an heirloom in my family. As for the Jade Water Snake Queen you mentioned, I can only say that when I had this snake seal, she didn't even have the Jade Water Snake Queen."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Xiao's sword blade lightly scratched the leopard monster's neck, and blood spurted out like a fountain.

The Blood Shadow Demon Snake Leopard screamed instantly, and its body transformed back to its original form, turning into a huge leopard again, with the mark of the Blood Drinking Snake Demon on its side, and it froze quietly on the ground.

Lin Xiao raised his hand to wipe the blood stains off the sword blade and said calmly: "I knew it wouldn't be so easy to get clues, but it's worth the trip. At least I can have a good meal." There was a hint of indifferent relief in his words.

He kicked the leopard demon's body off the tree trunk, then put away his sword and a dagger flashed in his hand.

He jumped lightly and landed on the ground. He dissected the leopard carcass and quickly lit a bonfire. The rich aroma of barbecue gradually drifted in the air. Soon, a sumptuous meal of barbecued leopard meat was ready.

After a hearty meal, Lin Xiao saw that it was not yet completely dark, so he put away the remaining leopard meat, returned to the branch, continued to sit cross-legged, absorbed the spiritual energy around him, and closed his eyes to practice.

A glimmer of light began to appear in the sky, and the first ray of sunlight shone through the branches and leaves onto Lin Xiao's face, bringing a hint of warmth.

He slowly opened his eyes, took a deep breath of the morning air, simply ate some of the remaining leopard meat, packed up his things, and then stood up and continued to head deeper into the forest to continue his exploration of this mysterious place.