Chapter 40: Hurry, That's a Special Star Demon's Squad

Jiang Changkong thought for a moment and said, “I have an immature idea, brother.”

Ji Ziling asked curiously, “Let’s hear it. What idea?”

“How about luring a large group of Star Demons and letting them help with the killing?”

Jiang Changkong whispered, “Earlier, when I went to the river to drink water, I saw a surge of blood qi and many Star Demon corpses, which attracted countless Star Demons.

If we also lure this many, and mix in Special Star Demons among them, would Zhang Hua take action?”

“Zhang Hua would definitely take action,” Ji Ziling said, then paused and asked doubtfully, “But where would we get Special Star Demons from?”

“The Special Star Demons you’re discussing are actually me.”

Jiang Changkong said expressionlessly, “I hid behind the murderer and took that round ball.”

“You took the Star Smoke Ball? You’re the Special Star Demon?”

Ji Ziling looked at him in astonishment, “Are they idiots? Mistaking you for a Special Star Demon?”

Jiang Changkong shrugged, “Looking at it now, there’s no difference from idiots.”

At that time, he had used the Star Demons to hide, and the other party could only see a silhouette, so it wasn’t strange for them to make a mistake.

“Then let’s do it,” Ji Ziling decided.

“This move carries great danger, but I can guarantee a smooth escape.”

Jiang Changkong said solemnly, “I am now at the late Star Cloud stage, and even mid-Star Cloud stage Star Demons cannot break my defense.

Coupled with the Primal Martial Compass, I have no problem escaping.”

Ji Ziling pinched his arm and clicked her tongue, “What a pity you don’t practice the Sunflower Manual.”

Jiang Changkong: “…”

That’s just not fun.

“It’s settled then. Don’t worry about me and Yan Xue. With us working together, retreating won’t be a problem.”

Ji Ziling said confidently.

The two then discussed the details of the operation before leaving to take action.

Jiang Changkong went and killed a Star Demon, cut off its claws, peeled off its skin, and wrapped it around himself.

He inserted his hands into the claws, disguising them as the Star Demon’s claws, and draped the Star Demon skin tightly around his body.

After dressing up, Jiang Changkong hurried to where Ji Ziling was.

The shiny round ball was called the Star Smoke Ball. When burned, it released golden smoke that attracted Star Demons.

The rich fragrance was highly attractive to Special Star Demons.

At this moment, there were already over a dozen Star Demons around the Star Smoke Ball.

All were at peak stellar qi, but Jiang Changkong did not take action.

Noticing Jiang Changkong’s figure, Ji Ziling suddenly flicked her hand, sending out over a dozen sword qi.

Thud, thud…

Over a dozen Star Demons died simultaneously, blood gushing out.

“Senior, what are you doing?” Huang Mingye was startled.

Ji Ziling said expressionlessly, “Testing a new martial art. Not ideal.”

Huang Mingye opened his mouth but didn’t dare say anything, wisely keeping quiet.

The deaths of these Star Demons wouldn’t affect anything much.

Before long, a few more Star Demons arrived. Again, several sword qi flew out, and the Star Demons perished once more.

“Senior…”

Huang Mingye’s expression turned ugly.

“Junior, you must understand that martial arts require constant refinement.”

Ji Ziling said earnestly, “And also choosing the right martial art. Looking at your talent, it’s not terribly poor, yet you’re only at the early Star Cloud stage. Isn’t that embarrassing?”

Huang Mingye’s face flushed red, but he held back.

Super academic geniuses were not to be provoked.

Ying Yanxue’s expression remained cool and detached. She didn’t speak, just watched.

Nearly twenty Star Demons, their blood qi thick, the scent of blood spreading through the air.

Jiang Changkong didn’t move. He was focused on the Primal Martial Compass.

Ji Ziling was in a good mood, speaking in a mentoring tone, “Junior, have you ever thought about switching to a different martial art?”

“No.” Huang Mingye’s face twitched.

Ji Ziling said with a hint of temptation, “What if this martial art could help you improve quickly?”

“Wh-what martial art?” Huang Mingye was somewhat tempted.

If it could help him improve rapidly, he wouldn’t mind switching to another one.

Ji Ziling said seriously, “Sunflower Manual. According to my speculation, it can develop large pectoral muscles and long legs.”

“??”

Huang Mingye was utterly confused.

Ying Yanxue’s usually cold expression stiffened slightly, a faint blush appearing on her cheeks.

Are you recommending this to someone else after failing to persuade Jiang Changkong?

Rustle, rustle

Suddenly, the sound of weeds being trampled came, and the ground trembled slightly.

Many Star Demons were approaching!

“Not good, senior sisters, there are many Star Demons. We shouldn’t have killed them.”

Huang Mingye’s face changed dramatically, filled with fear.

The Star Smoke Ball was already quite alluring, and combined with the scent of blood, they probably couldn’t hold out!

Boom

Suddenly, a burst of golden Star Power shot out, and a figure swiftly charged toward the Star Smoke Ball.

“Look, a Humanoid Special Star Demon!” Ji Ziling suddenly exclaimed.

“A Special Star Demon, quick, catch it!” Huang Mingye’s eyes immediately turned red.

The Humanoid Star Demon seemed startled and, ignoring the Star Smoke Ball, turned and fled.

“I’ll go intercept it.”

Ying Yanxue and Ji Ziling rushed out simultaneously.

Huang Mingye took out his phone and called Zhang Hua.

Boom

Sword energy scattered, Star Power intertwined, and the roar of a beast echoed from afar.

Huang Mingye’s face lit up with joy—had they intercepted it?

He was about to make a contribution! Once they obtained the Special Starstone, Zhang Hua would surely reward him.

After finishing the call, Huang Mingye stood in place, waiting without moving forward.

His strength was too weak to be of help, and he might even be targeted and killed by the Star Demons.

Roar

The Star Demons over there roared repeatedly, and the scent of blood grew increasingly thick.

More and more Star Demons were being drawn in.

The battle lasted for over a quarter of an hour before Zhang Hua finally arrived with his team: “Where is the Special Star Demon?”

“They’re fighting it. The two senior sisters are intercepting it,” Huang Mingye quickly replied.

Without hesitation, Zhang Hua led his team forward.

Cao Ye and the others also arrived.

“Don’t run!”

A light shout echoed as Ji Ziling and Ying Yanxue retreated instead of advancing, even spitting out blood.

They could only watch helplessly as the Star Demon disappeared into the crowd of Star Demons.

“What a powerful Special Star Demon! Was that a special skill it used just now? It actually managed to repel us.”

The two looked horrified.

Zhang Hua happened to see the Special Star Demon vanish, and upon hearing this, he was so excited he nearly fainted.

He repeatedly shouted, “Kill it! We must get the Special Starstone!”

A repelling skill?

One that could injure two top students!

If he obtained it, who among the top students in the school would be his match?

He would be number one!

Rumble

The ground shook as dozens of Star Demons surged out, the strongest among them at the mid-stage Star Cloud level.

“This is the Special Star Demon’s small team, its subordinates, here to rescue it,” Ji Ziling exclaimed in surprise.

“What are you waiting for? We must not let the Special Star Demon escape!”

Zhang Hua roared, charging forward first.

What a bunch of fools!

Ji Ziling thought disdainfully. Soon, you’ll realize this is a Star Demon army.

Jiang Changkong had waited for so long—the blood and the Star Smoke Ball had attracted far more than just dozens of Star Demons.

Earlier, when they had taken action, they had also been killing Star Demons. Dozens of them were already lying on the ground.

Ji Ziling and Ying Yanxue took the opportunity to retreat. There was no choice—they were injured, so the rest was up to the others.

Of course, they didn’t go far, merely withdrawing to the rear to slack off.

Glancing at a backpack, he took advantage of their intense focus on killing Star Demons and, while no one was paying attention, kicked it flying.

These people’s backpacks all contained Star Stones—the only question was how many.

Jiang Changkong entered the Star Demon horde, then quickly retreated, snatching the backpack and moving far away from the battle site.

He also took the Star Smoke Ball along with him—there was still half of the “Essence, Qi, and Spirit” left, after all, and he couldn’t let it go to waste.

Then, he circled around to another area. Even after taking the Star Smoke Ball, the Star Demons wouldn’t leave the vicinity for a short while.