Chapter 9

This time, not many star beasts escaped, but most of them were above the Extraordinary Realm, so the impact they brought was no less severe than a large-scale outbreak of star beasts.

Especially in the center of Jianghai City, the situation was the most serious.

A three-meter-tall, muscular, beetle-like humanoid monster sat quietly by the fountain in the center of Jianghai City, holding a tender arm in its hand as if it were a chicken wing.

Continuous screams echoed from the surrounding buildings.

These were Extraordinary Realm star beasts, capturing and devouring human martial artists.

According to legend, humans must refine the star cores and flesh of star beasts into pills to consume them. Directly consuming the star cores and flesh of star beasts could lead to infection, turning them into star beasts!

On the other hand, star beasts can directly enhance their strength by consuming humans.

This is the reason for the mutual hostility between the two sides.

In simple terms, each side views the other as a resource.

At this moment, a sword beam suddenly shot from a distance, piercing through the head of an Extraordinary Realm star beast without losing momentum.

Boom!

With a loud explosion, the sword beam finally landed ten meters in front of the beetle monster, blasting the ground and sending up a cloud of smoke.

The beetle-like humanoid star beast threw the half-eaten arm to the ground, spat out a mouthful of blood, and spoke in human language.

"Really spoiling the mood, can't even eat in peace."

After reaching the Grandmaster Realm, star beasts' strength, size, and intelligence gradually increase, and they can even develop the ability to speak human language.

As the dust gradually settled, an old man wearing traditional Chinese clothing and carrying a long sword slowly approached.

Although his hair and beard were white, he was spirited, with a ruddy complexion and sharp eyes, looking like a sage.

People in the surrounding buildings recognized him and shouted loudly:

"That's Dean Qin of Jianghai Martial Arts Academy, Qin Shenglong!"

"He's a Grandmaster! A Grandmaster has arrived!"

"We are saved."

People shouted excitedly, and the Grandmaster star beast also stood up from the fountain, with excitement in its eyes.

"Qin Shenglong! Hahaha... It's actually you! I was captured and imprisoned in Jianghai Prison for thirty years! I never thought that today, we would meet again. This time, I will return all the pain of those thirty years to you."

Qin Shenglong walked forward with his hands behind his back, his eyes fixed on the Grandmaster star beast.

"You shouldn't have come out. If you had stayed in prison, you might have lived a few more years."

"Hahahaha..."

After a mad laugh, the Grandmaster star beast's eyes turned cold.

"Qin old dog, let me give you a human saying. Thirty years on this side, thirty years on that side!"

After saying this, he stomped his foot and launched himself like a cannonball, instantly appearing in front of Qin Shenglong.

Qin Shenglong shook his head.

"Overestimating yourself."

As he spoke, he swiftly drew his sword with a thunderous speed.

As he drew the sword, his Grandmaster-level power surged into the sword like a tidal wave.

The moment the Grandmaster star beast reached Qin Shenglong, Qin Shenglong's sword struck the top of its head.

In an instant, a blinding light filled the entire square, forcing countless humans and star beasts to close their eyes.

Boom!

The next second, a massive explosion and powerful shockwave shook the ground, and the surrounding high-rise buildings trembled.

The powerful force also excited and thrilled the humans in the surrounding buildings.

This is the power of a Grandmaster!

With a human's frail body, he can unleash a power that shakes heaven and earth!

Many people clenched their fists and shouted excitedly in their hearts.

Grandmaster!

Go!

But a moment later, when the light faded and everyone opened their eyes again, the smiles on their faces vanished.

"How... How is this possible?"

On the square, the Grandmaster star beast blocked Qin Shenglong's sword with one arm, completely unharmed.

Qin Shenglong's face also showed surprise.

"Didn't expect it? Qin old dog, this is all thanks to humans. Integrating star beast genes has allowed me to evolve an impenetrable armor. No human Grandmaster has the strength to break through my armor."

The Grandmaster star beast's face twisted into a sinister smile, and he punched out.

"Trouble!"

Qin Shenglong's face changed, and he immediately tried to retreat, but it was too late.

Bang!

Another loud explosion sounded, and Qin Shenglong was directly punched away.

In mid-air, he spat out a mouthful of blood. Before he landed, another figure suddenly shot out to catch him.

"Don't touch me, my ribs are broken."

Qin Shenglong avoided the other person, using his techniques to dissipate the force. After landing, he took several steps back, each step leaving a footprint over twenty centimeters deep in the hard concrete, a shocking sight!

The other figure immediately came to his side to protect him.

It was none other than the library director, Ouyang Yunzhong.

"Old Qin, are you okay?"

Qin Shenglong's face was grave.

"I won't die yet. But if we can't eliminate this beast, not only me, but the entire Jianghai City will be destroyed!"

"Nangong Ling is suppressing the prison. I have already notified the higher-ups, and they should send experts soon. Hold on."

"You have no chance!"

As he spoke, the Grandmaster star beast attacked again.

High-level star beasts are as intelligent as humans and would not give Qin Shenglong and the other person even the slightest chance.

The two human Grandmasters were forced to fight again, but unable to break through the beast's defenses, they were completely overpowered, retreating step by step, relying on buildings to slow down the beast's attacks.

The Grandmaster star beast launched a frenzied attack, each punch exerting a force of thousands of pounds, creating large craters in the ground with each strike.

The streets echoed with explosions, and the surrounding buildings hummed and trembled.

Humans hiding in the buildings huddled together, trembling in fear.

The despair of two Grandmasters failing to subdue the star beast was no less than the end of the world!

At this moment, a gentle breeze blew, and a figure finally arrived near the library.

"Finally back."

Seeing the library, Ye Xiao's heart calmed down a bit.

But before he could relax, he heard a series of loud explosions from the distant street, which grew more frequent and closer!

Ye Xiao glanced around, frowning slightly.

"Such a powerful star beast. If it comes and destroys the library, I might lose my job."

With a slightly displeased look, Ye Xiao casually plucked a green leaf from a nearby flower bed.

The Overlord Sword Intent, mixed with the Grandmaster's immense spiritual energy, condensed within the leaf, making it emit a blinding golden light!

"Go!"

With a flick of his finger, the green leaf transformed into a golden bolt and shot out.