Mishan called out in alarm to his companion who was walking ahead.
Xuan Sheng turned around and saw that only half of Mi Shang's body was still exposed. Behind him was a shapeless monster covered in rotten water plants and dripping with black liquid. If it weren't for the two red eye-like things in the middle, it would have blended completely into the night.
Upon seeing this, Xuan Sheng's pupils contracted slightly, and a strange light flashed in his eyes, but he showed little fear or panic.
With a "whoosh," a sharp light grazed past his sleeve.
Before the clump of putrid water plants could even hunt another prey that was right in front of it, or even put up any resistance, it was shredded into pieces and turned to ashes.
Freed from the monster's grasp, Mi Shang struggled to climb out of the swamp, looking utterly disheveled.
"Didn't anyone tell you to be home before dark?"
What came first was a childish yet stern rebuke.
The newcomer was a young girl dressed in white silk, about the same age as them, but with an air of arrogance and unapproachability.
Those were born nobles and strongmen, completely different from ants like them.
"Thank you very much, Young Master Chong!"
Mi Shang hurriedly knelt down to express his gratitude.
Xuan Sheng glanced at the girl with complicated emotions before, under pressure from his companions, he perfunctorily expressed his respect and gratitude.
Gu Zhong pulled his sword from the empty ground, where all traces had vanished in a short time, and sheathed the blade, which still gleamed coldly in the darkness.
Without giving the two reckless boys who lingered in the darkness another glance, he turned and left.
"As expected of Young Master Chong, the one most likely to end this chaotic world of demons and monsters, as prophesied by the Great Master of Fate."
She's only seven years old, and she's already being assigned to night patrols. When will we ever be able to use swords properly...?
Mi Shang stood up, sighing with envy, his hand unconsciously pressing against his waist, where he used his wooden sword for training.
"Not everyone has the talent for swordsmanship. No matter how hard you try, an ordinary person is still just an ordinary person."
Xuan Sheng glanced at his companion, looked in the direction Gu Zhong had left, and buried all his deep thoughts in his heart.
"A person is just a person."
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"Young Master Chong."
The newcomer respectfully clasped his hands in a fist salute to Gu Zhong, his gaze filled with admiration and respect as he looked up at him.
"Last night, two children were attacked by demons near the tribe. It seems that demons have been more active in the area lately, so we need to be more careful."
"yes!"
After explaining the events of the previous night to the clansmen who came to hand over the reins, Gu Zhong left the tent, preparing to investigate the surrounding area further.
As a new day dawns, the darkness of night fades, and the world seems to awaken anew, becoming clear and pure.
After being suddenly attacked by something called a system in her previous life, Gu Zhong opened her eyes again and found herself in this world, carrying all her memories, growing up again from a newborn baby. She had never had such an experience before.
Despite the novelty, Gu Zhong actually loathed this situation.
She had to learn all her abilities from scratch, unable to unleash her original power, bound by the body of a seven-year-old child, and trapped by the obligations and responsibilities that this body had to bear.
This world has no gods or immortals, but is full of demons.
Humans are the weakest and most powerless beings in this world, devoid of any magic, destined only to become food for demons; yet humans are also the strongest and most intelligent beings, living in groups, utilizing the laws of heaven and earth, and relying on their flesh and blood and crude weapons to carve out a meager existence for themselves.
How demons came into being, like the question of how humans came into being, is impossible to verify.
The power of demons is incomparable to that of humans. They are grotesque and terrifying in appearance, devoid of reason, and only know how to devour flesh and blood; they can hide and assassinate, tear apart bodies, possess countless spells, and live forever and regenerate. If a person encounters them, there is absolutely no way to escape.
But demons are also the most powerless. They fear sunlight and turn to ashes at sunrise; they fear metal and iron and can be cut down with a sharp sword; they are bound by laws and can hardly cross even half a step of the human dwelling, no matter how powerful they are.
Despite numerous limitations, demons are still thousands of times more powerful than ordinary humans. Even if swordsmen with exceptional swordsmanship talent can slay demons, they still have to pay a heavy price.
Most people are still barely surviving in this chaotic world full of demons.
In the year Gu Zhong was born, a diviner in the tribe predicted that a person destined by heaven would be born to sweep away all demons in the world.
So, after Gu Chong casually cleaved the boulder in front of his house with a sword at the age of five, he inexplicably became the young master of the Gu clan and took on the heavy responsibility of protecting the clan.
She was revered as the chosen one and bore the hope of vanquishing all demons in the world.
Just as all the clansmen had hoped, Gu Zhong was growing rapidly and incredibly fast.
For Gu Zhong, her efforts were not only to protect the people who were struggling to survive on this land, but also to allow herself to be relieved of her responsibilities and to search for her lost lover.
In this era where information is difficult to convey and all sorts of demons have blocked the way, finding someone whose whereabouts are unknown is extremely difficult.
"Young Master Chong! The clan leader wants to see you."
She hadn't walked half a mile when someone called her back. She was already used to this; there were always various matters that needed her attention.
Because of her status as the chosen one, no one treated her as a real child, and fortunately, she was indeed not a real child.
"Xiao Chong, you're here."
The clan chief was leaning over the table, his hazy, cloudy eyes straining to see the densely packed papers on it, which must have recorded the recent demon attacks.
"Chieftain."
Gu Zhong bowed respectfully to him.
The chieftain has been chieftain for a long time, from a spirited young man to a white-haired old man. He has devoted his whole life to ensuring the survival of his tribe and giving them a future.
"I heard that demons appeared in the area again last night?"
Although it was a question, the clan leader was clearly not there to ask Gu Zhong for his answer on this matter.
"It seems like demons are becoming increasingly active lately—"
Gu Zhong truthfully expressed his feelings.
"Moreover, it's getting closer and closer to us—from all directions."
The patriarch drew a circle heavily on a map on the table, with their location at the center.
"I'd like to gather everyone to discuss the matter of relocating our tribe. Xiao Chong, what do you think?"
This was his purpose in seeking out Gu Zhong, hoping that Gu Zhong could support and corroborate his decision.
"I trust your judgment, Chieftain."
"I will convene a meeting this evening to make a decision. Please have everyone inform the clansmen."
"good."
A matter of great importance concerning the entire clan was decided in just a few words.
Although in form, all important matters are decided and discussed by the clan members, in this era, those with ability and prestige need to shoulder significant responsibilities, so the real power of discourse is also in their hands.
Ordinary people, whether for survival or out of some obsessive belief, will mostly choose to blindly follow.
This massive gathering and decision-making process naturally ended with unanimous agreement to relocate, without much entanglement or argument. This is one of the benefits of blind obedience.
——
As the meeting adjourned, an unexpected change occurred: countless demons surged forth from all directions, instantly engulfing the entire tribe—they no longer had the chance to migrate.
The sun's afterglow had not yet faded, and they were clearly in a bright place, yet the demons had indeed appeared.
No one was home; no one had time to go home.
Gu Zhong, with her small body, brandished the sharp sword in her hand, but there were simply too many demons, and the shrill and panicked screams of her people filled her ears.
Never before had she hated her own immaturity and powerlessness as much as she did now; she couldn't kill them all, nor could she kill them all.
Compared to gods and demons, humans are far too weak. Gu Zhong already felt utterly exhausted.
The sword, which had originally suited my taste, had become much heavier.
Blood from an unknown source stained her white clothes with a mixture of black and red, turning them into a dazzling and magnificent garment.
She could no longer emerge unscathed; the demon's claws tore through her flesh, flaunting their blood and gore as if avenging their kind who had died at her hands.
The wailing in her ears stopped quickly—very quickly—because everyone had ceased to live, and only countless demons surrounded her, approaching her step by step.
Using his sword as a pestle, Gu Zhong coldly surveyed his surroundings, attempting to intimidate them with his gaze. However, his young face only made this ineffective, earning him further ridicule.
"What an interesting child..."
It was a deep, pleasant male voice.
Upon hearing this sigh, Gu Zhongben's extremely tense thoughts instantly became muddled.
She tried to open her eyes wide to see clearly who it was and what was going on.
She could only make out the demon that seemed to be retreating in fear, a pair of black brocade boots that were gradually approaching her, and a piece of pure black clothing with some pattern embroidered in gold thread.
Unable to resist the drowsiness, Gu Zhong closed his eyes heavily.
Half asleep, she vaguely heard people talking, and the voices sounded somewhat familiar.
"Sir, you promised me..."
"Of course I won't forget..."
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Author's Note:
A new world is starting! Sorry for the late post! This time it's a little different!
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Chapter 116 Swordsman and Exorcist (Part Two)
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"What, you can't do it anymore?"
Who are you calling incapable?