Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 542 - 525: Innocence

Within the mountains, Dragon Blood Guards appeared everywhere.

Some stood at the mountain peak, others were positioned halfway up, and some came running from the foot of the mountain.

Zhou Leng stood on an open ground, waiting quietly.

Once all 52 Dragon Blood Guards had gathered and encircled him, Zhou Leng seemed to be at the center of the storm, battling against it.

No tactics were used, nor any schemes.

Relying purely on martial instincts, he fought fiercely against the Dragon Blood Guards.

The No Return Battle Technique trains courage.

The Mountain River Guardian Technique tests willpower.

All martial arts techniques must ultimately be forged into the body’s instinct.

The 52 Dragon Blood Guards, like refining tools, slowly sculpted Zhou Leng’s martial arts and body.

The battlefield was filled with clamorous noise.

The sound of bones cracking, flesh compressing, bodies colliding, blood spraying...

Around him, the stench of blood and the storm.

Before him, a mist of blood lingered.

His eyesight was clearly hindered, yet his martial arts moves were unchanged.

The eyes didn’t need to see clearly, just to capture a hint of it, martial arts could sense it.

With one punch, he smashed the last Dragon Blood Guard’s head, Zhou Leng gasping for breath.

All the wounds on his body wriggled swiftly, recovering.

Even as strong as the Taiqing Sea Robe couldn’t withstand such intense battles.

However, every time the Taiqing Sea Robe was broken and re-formed, it strengthened slightly.

Fifty-two clouds of blood mist coalesced into a larger Dragon God blood mist.

Zhou Leng walked in.

This time, he absorbed it for a full ten minutes.

The Dragon God’s power rampaged in his body like a river.

Once the blood mist dispersed, Zhou Leng slowly opened his eyes, in them, the blood mist moved like clouds in the wind-steeped sky.

"That’s about enough..."

After repeated battles and learning, the latest encounters with several Dragon Blood Guards used old techniques, with nothing new learned.

This was already the third time engaging in a full-scale battle with 52 Dragon Blood Guards, reaping unimaginable rewards.

Even many renowned Great Innate warriors, in their lifetime, may never have fought against over five hundred Great Innate.

Zhou Leng blinked, the blood mist in his eyes calmed.

His breath suddenly restrained, completely ordinary, except his body appeared extremely strong and fit, at first glance like an ordinary person.

Zhou Leng left the mountain, once again searching for Demons, only to find they had stayed within their camp for days without emerging.

They had set up all sorts of spells in the camp, making a hard breach unlikely to succeed.

Thus he turned around, heading towards where more Giant Dragons resided.

Unlike Demons who often gathered in packs, Giant Dragons frequently traveled in groups of threes or fives, and many even wandered alone.

This presented Zhou Leng with an opportunity.

Upon encountering Giant Dragons, he first awaited their Dragon Blood Guards.

Once the Dragon Blood Guards appeared, he killed the Giant Dragon first, then the Dragon Blood Guards, and left.

Gradually, the number of Giant Dragons he killed increased, and his own Dragon Blood Guards grew in number.

Until the Dragon Blood Guards reached 87, the Giant Dragons and Demons alike gathered together as if facing a formidable enemy.

Seeing no opportunity, Zhou Leng returned to the deep mountains, using the massive force of 87 Dragon Blood Guards to refine himself, studying Dragon God Combat Techniques.

The quantity of 87 Great Innate Dragon Blood Guards was overwhelming, their power immense.

Zhou Leng could only employ guerrilla tactics, targeting some individually, until only forty or fifty remained, then charged into the encirclement, facing many alone, with no return nor retreat.

Giant Dragon Camp.

"Why are there suddenly fewer Giant Dragons, yet no increase in Dragon Blood Guards?"

"Could Deep Dark Fury have slain our dragons?"

"Impossible, the Spine-headed Demon Dragon clan has always been proud, they consider themselves Starry Sky Demon Dragons, not even recognizing themselves as Demons. In Deep Dark Fury’s eyes, Giant Dragons are closer to him than Demons; he truly dislikes random slaughter."

"Then could it be the Humanoid Alliance?"

"They’re almost all dead on the Dragon God Sigil Path."

"Dragon Blood Guards would be impossible, Eye Slaves scattered everywhere, couldn’t concentrate on hunting. Then..."

"It must be the Demons taking revenge. Didn’t you notice lately, either you don’t see Demons, or when you do, forty or fifty act collectively. I found it suspicious then."

"If just a few Demons, they can’t handle our Giant Dragons, if forty or fifty..."

"The Demons have crossed the line. In other places it’s immaterial, but here is the Dragon God Sigil Path, the place of our ancestors, so what if we grab a few Dragon Blood Guards?"

"Let’s teach them a lesson and redistribute some of their Dragon Blood Guards."

"About Deep Dark Fury..."

"I’ll go explain to Deep Dark Fury, you all take action, split into two groups!"

"Alright!"

A multitude of Giant Dragons formed a mighty dragon cluster, charging directly at the Demon Camp.

Like fighter jets from a high-tech era passing over a primitive tribe, numerous dragon spells, Dragon Breath flames and other powers rained down from high altitude.

Demons didn’t even dare retaliate, they only dared to defend passively.

"Certainly those damned Giant Dragons, they’ve started blatant robbery!"

"What else can be done, endure!"

Giant Dragons relied on their numerical and strength advantage, slaughtering half the Demons, and intercepting Dragon Blood Guards halfway.

"Recognize your own status."

Giant Dragons left behind a cold remark, collectively turning to leave.

Demons were left crestfallen, cursing in anger inside, yet dared not retaliate.

In the mountains, Zhou Leng continued battling the swarming Dragon Blood Guards.

Initially striking hard against over fifty Dragon Blood Guards, slowly reaching 60, ultimately battling 73 Dragon Blood Guards alone.

Tried against eighty, eventually couldn’t withstand, had to resort to guerrilla tactics.

New Dragon Blood Guards appeared.

Zhou Leng glanced before engaging in battle once more.

Killing while counting.

"84."

After counting the last one, a flash of light appeared in Zhou Leng’s eyes.

"Who stole my Dragon Blood Guard?"

A hint of dragon-like fury surged within Zhou Leng’s heart.

Endurable, or not!

Zhou Leng first thought of the Demons and rushed directly to Demon Camp.

The Demon Camp was in chaos; less than half the Demons were alive, and many were still wounded.

Judging from the battle marks, the power of Dragon Race spells was obvious.

At the same time, multiple Dragon Blood Guards were attacking.

It seemed that the Demons had neither the energy nor the time to mind their own Dragon Blood Guard.

"Turns out, I misunderstood them; they are innocent."

Zhou Leng sighed in regret and charged at the Demon Camp, joining the Dragon Blood Guard to slaughter the Demons.

The already scarce Demons, heavily wounded, facing the siege of the Dragon Blood Guard, Zhou Leng alone seemed like a god descending, unstoppable.

Soon, he slaughtered all the Demons, and casually took all the Magic Spirit Bags that the Dragons left behind.

"Then let’s be innocent once more."

Gathering the Demon corpses together, he used Fire Element Demon Spirit Bombs, exploding them in one go, erasing most of the Martial Artists’ battle traces.

After harvesting a new wave of Dragon Blood Guard, Zhou Leng turned and left.

After the remnants of Celestial Bone and Tujun Star Stele, the Demons on Dragon God’s Trail were nearly extinct.

Soon, a few scattered Demons returned and upon seeing this scene, sorrow welled up in their hearts.

They hastily searched the camp for remaining items, but found nothing.

Tears streamed down from the Demons.

The Demons on Dragon God’s Trail were already few in number, now hardly more than five combined.

Seeing clear, large-scale dragon spell marks, they growled low in their throats.

"Giant Dragon, the blood feud of the Great Battlefield, Demons won’t forget!"

Feeling it was almost enough, Zhou Leng stopped the slaughter, fearing being beaten to death by the Dragon Blood Guard, and began rushing towards Celestial Bone.

Soon, a new batch of Dragon Blood Guard arrived.

Zhou Leng counted carefully, 98.

Frowning, he thought to make it a round number.

Thus, Zhou Leng killed a batch, leaving multiple new Dragon Blood Guards, while fighting, learning Dragon God battle techniques.

With more Dragon God battle techniques learned, building a foundation, picking up new techniques became swift.

Learn one, defeat one.

After one round, he mastered all Dragon God battle techniques.

After absorbing a denser fog of Dragon Divine Blood, Zhou Leng looked at his body.

Blood vessels bulged beneath the skin, growing freely within the flesh.

He could even feel his muscles itching.

"Once I leave the Dragon God’s Trail, return to Celestial Bone, I must find time for recovery."

Zhou Leng slowed his pace, while reminiscing about Martial Arts old shadows, searching for new Dragon Blood Guards.

But after a few hours of running, he didn’t see any new Dragon Blood Guards.

98, not enough for 100, always lacking.

Thus, Zhou Leng turned back, heading towards the Giant Dragon Camp, seeking the Dragons to borrow two Dragon Blood Guards.

Just two will do.

Not far into his run, a huge black shadow flew from the horizon.

The shadow was thirty meters long, far exceeding a normal Great Innate Giant Dragon.

One person, one dragon, gazing at each other from afar, in both their eyes, blood mist was swirling, surpassing any other trial takers.

Spine-headed Demon Dragon, Deep Dark Fury.

The Innate Realm Spine-headed Demon Dragon originally had up to two small dragon heads on its back, but now, it actually had three growing.

Deep Dark Fury, too, encountered powerful fortune.

"Are you Zhou Leng, or Guan Canglong?" Deep Dark Fury’s dragon roar came from afar.

"I am Zhou Leng, and also Guan Canglong." Zhou Leng replied.

Only then did Deep Dark Fury relax and fly over, saying: "I also feel you are unwilling to stay within the weak humans. Guan Canglong, you should have just arrived at Dragon God’s Trail?"

After leaving the Dwarf world last time, he was uneasy, found Mrs. Xiyang to inquire about Guan Canglong’s identity.

Mrs. Xiyang assuredly guaranteed that Guan Canglong was an authentic elite of the Demon Worship Sect, destined to enter the Ten Thousand Demon Hall for ascension.

However, there is another identity of a human genius, which couldn’t be exposed, hoping to remain confidential.

"I’ve been here six or seven days." Zhou Leng thought it was easy to deceive the straightforward youth; he truly took him as a double agent.

"The Dragons didn’t bother you?"

"No, why?"

Deep Dark Fury said: "The Dragons, for the Dragon Blood Guards, slaughtered the Demon Camp completely, the few remaining outside found me. Initially, they only intended to teach a lesson, I didn’t bother to intervene, but this time they went too far, I demand an explanation."

"Indeed, the Dragons are overboard. Do you need my help?" Zhou Leng asked.

Deep Dark Fury sighed: "There aren’t many demons as righteous as you. No need, they can’t do anything to me."

"Then be careful, if they join forces, you might not defeat them." Zhou Leng said.

"I know, I’ll consider the consequences. Is your Dragon Blood Guard count up to a hundred?" Deep Dark Fury asked.

"Not yet, I’m working on it."

"Try to reach it soon, surprise awaits." Deep Dark Fury said.

"Alright."

"By the way, how many are you short of, I have extras, can lend you."

"98, short of two." Zhou Leng replied.

"Hmm? As expected of Guan Canglong, more than I imagined. In such a short time, I couldn’t reach this number." Deep Dark Fury said.

Zhou Leng pondered briefly, said: "Could you do me a favor?"

"How to help?"

"Let’s switch our 98 Dragon Blood Guards, I’ll kill yours, and you kill mine. I need to learn Dragon God battle techniques."

"Can you comprehend Dragon God battle techniques?" Deep Dark Fury’s voice suddenly raised.