Chapter 140 - 120: Demon Beast Tombstone
Chapter 140: Chapter 120: Demon Beast Tombstone
He hadn’t expected this octopus to actually understand human speech.
"This key can get me into the Demon Beast Tombstone?"
Fang Xiu then took out the key he had obtained that day.
He looked at the octopus before him and asked.
The humanoid figure formed by the tentacles nodded once more.
Then, another tentacle pointed to the tombstone on its back.
Only then did Fang Xiu get a clear look.
The tombstone was carved with some strange patterns.
And in the middle was a keyhole.
Because it was dark, he was far away, and the Eight-armed Octopus Demon Beast had attacked on sight.
That was why Fang Xiu hadn’t seen it clearly before.
"So, do people who got a key before have to defeat you to get in?"
’Based on our brief exchange, this octopus’s power is at least Level 70, maybe even higher.’
’But it attacked on sight. If it were a normal Awakened, they wouldn’t stand a chance!’
Upon hearing this, the Eight-armed Octopus Demon Beast shook its head.
Then, its tentacle whipped out toward a nearby tree.
The strike was very light.
It struck eight times in a row.
"So if I can withstand eight of your Attacks, I can go in?"
Fang Xiu guessed, watching the octopus’s movements.
The humanoid tentacle nodded again.
"I see!"
Fang Xiu looked at the Eight-armed Octopus Demon Beast, starting to understand the situation.
"How many people can enter with one key?"
Fang Xiu asked the Eight-armed Octopus Demon Beast.
The Eight-armed Octopus Demon Beast held up one tentacle.
Clearly, one key meant one person.
"Two people, right? Got it!"
Fang Xiu said, looking at the octopus.
The Eight-armed Octopus Demon Beast: ???
It hurriedly made the humanoid tentacle shake its head.
RUMBLE!
Just then, the Thunder in the sky began to roll once more.
ROAR!
The Eight-armed Octopus Demon Beast let out a roar.
Fang Xiu could see the creature trembling slightly.
Fang Xiu’s Netherworld Thunder Fall was not like ordinary Thunder.
This Eight-armed Octopus Demon Beast was naturally afraid of Thunder.
So naturally, it was even more terrified of Fang Xiu’s unusual brand of Thunder.
"How about it? Two people go in. You don’t say anything, I don’t say anything, and nobody will know."
Fang Xiu looked at the octopus.
At this, the Demon Beast hesitated.
Its eyes darted toward the sky from time to time.
It seemed to be weighing its options.
Fang Xiu knew this was no ordinary Demon Beast.
It was sentient, at the very least.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to converse like this.
RUMBLE!
The Thunder in the sky was still churning.
Fang Xiu was controlling it.
If he didn’t actively fuel the Skill with Spiritual Power, it would actually dissipate.
However, the Spiritual Power required to simply maintain it was far less.
At Fang Xiu’s current strength of Level 16,
he had enough Spiritual Power to use Netherworld Thunder Fall about three times.
If this Demon Beast could take it, Fang Xiu was prepared to turn and leave immediately.
ROAR!
Just then, the Eight-armed Octopus Demon Beast controlled its tentacle to nod.
It had agreed to let two people enter with Fang Xiu’s single key.
"Alright, deal!"
Fang Xiu nodded slightly, then looked toward Ye Fan in the distance and shouted, "Uncle Ye Fan, come over here! One key can get two people in! And remember to bring my roasted meat!"
"Huh?"
Ye Fan was stunned.
He had never heard of two people entering a Demon Beast Tombstone at the same time!
But since Fang Xiu had called out,
Ye Fan was definitely going to run over as fast as he could.
He even brought Fang Xiu’s roasted meat with him.
"Don’t even think about trying anything funny after I go in. I’m a Sacrificial Master. If you don’t want to be Sacrificed to Fafnir, then go right ahead!"
Fang Xiu threatened.
Sure enough, at the mention of Sacrificial Master, a flash of panic appeared in the octopus’s eyes.
And when it heard the name Fafnir, the octopus’s entire body began to tremble.
’I didn’t expect Fafnir’s name to be so effective!’
Fang Xiu smiled faintly.
It seemed the name of that Evil Dragon was deeply feared among these Demon Beasts—or rather, it was etched into their very genetic code.
A deep-seated fear.
’Come to think of it, that lecherous Evil Dragon... hmm, who knows what he might have done to Demon Beasts in the past.’
’It’s only natural they’d be terrified of him.’
"Brother Fang, I’m here!"
Ye Fan was incredibly excited!
He never would have imagined that Fang Xiu would actually take him into the Demon Beast Tombstone.
It was something he had always dreamed of.
Fang Xiu didn’t think much of it. After all, what was the difference between one person going in and two?
Besides, maybe he’d be some help inside the Demon Beast Tombstone.
This was one of the reasons Fang Xiu was bringing Ye Fan along.
The other reason, of course, was that Ye Fan’s roasted meat was delicious, and Fang Xiu really liked it.
An army marches on its stomach, after all. Fang Xiu wanted Ye Fan to get stronger so he wouldn’t end up dead in the Gate World someday.
"Delicious!"
He took a bite of the roasted meat.
Fang Xiu ate with relish.
Just then, the Demon Beast stirred.
It extended a tentacle and pointed at the roasted meat in Fang Xiu’s hand.
"You want some?"
Fang Xiu asked.
The octopus nodded its tentacle.
Fang Xiu smiled and said, "He’s the one who cooked this. If we make it back out, we’ll give you more!"
With that, he tossed the roasted meat in his hand to the octopus.
The creature opened its mouth and swallowed it whole.
Then it began to wave its eight tentacles.
"Looks like this Demon Beast really likes your roasted meat!"
Fang Xiu said to Ye Fan, who was standing beside him.
Ye Fan could only manage a wry smile.
The pressure from this Eight-armed Octopus Demon Beast was too intense, too overwhelming.
If Fang Xiu hadn’t been there, he was afraid he would have already become the Demon Beast’s food by now.
There would have been no time for roasted meat.
Just then, the Eight-armed Octopus Demon Beast extended its tentacles, wrapping them around Fang Xiu’s and Ye Fan’s waists.
"Whoa!"
The sudden movement startled Ye Fan.
’Are we about to become its next meal?’
"Don’t be afraid!"
Fang Xiu said.
His expression was relaxed.
’The Nether Thunder is still hanging in the sky, after all. If this octopus dares to try anything funny, I guarantee it’ll become char-grilled octopus in the next second.’
But the octopus merely placed the two of them in front of the tombstone.
Fang Xiu saw that the tombstone was quite tall.
Although it looked a bit small compared to the octopus,
standing before it, Fang Xiu could see it was at least five times his own height.
The keyhole was located right in the middle.
That put it at least three times Fang Xiu’s height from the ground.
Just then, the tentacle extended in front of Fang Xiu.
Fang Xiu looked at it, then placed his key in the tentacle.
Taking Fang Xiu’s key, the octopus inserted it directly into the keyhole.
Instantly, a burst of white light erupted from the tombstone.
"This is..."
Fang Xiu could feel a thick wave of resentment emanating from the white light.
Then, his vision was completely enveloped by the white light.
’Are these... dead Demon Beasts?’
Just then, Fang Xiu could see traces of Demon Beasts everywhere within the white light.
They weren’t real Demon Beasts, but figures formed from the white light itself.
The sheer number of Demon Beasts here was in no way inferior to a Beast Tide.
However, these Demon Beasts merely drifted past Fang Xiu, constantly opening their mouths as if they were roaring in fury.
’Nether True Eye!’
Although the Nether True Eye was a Passive Skill, Fang Xiu could feel it activate at this moment.
Otherwise, in such an intense white light, Fang Xiu wouldn’t have been able to open his eyes at all, let alone see anything within it.
This was unlike Ye Fan, not far away.
He was also inside the white light,
but his eyes were shut tight.
His hands were flailing about continuously.
It was unclear what he was seeing, but his expression was one of terror.
However, Fang Xiu could tell that these "Demon Beasts" within the white light had no intention of harming anyone.
Or rather, they had no ability to harm anyone at all.
So Fang Xiu watched on, relieved.
ROAR!
From time to time, a roar would echo in his ears.
Fang Xiu paid it no mind.
The white light did not last for very long.
After a few minutes, it dissipated completely.
When it faded, Fang Xiu saw that his surroundings had changed. ’Is this the space inside the Demon Beast Tombstone?’