Chapter 54: Nether Shore Fireflies
Translator: Krukist
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The speed of the strange creature was astonishingly fast. If Wang Feng didn't find a way to slow it down, he wouldn't even be able to touch its shadow, let alone mount a counterattack. Although the attacks from the creature couldn't do substantial harm to him, being constantly pummeled was incredibly annoying. Moreover, if this continued, even if he reached the peak of the Profound Sovereign Realm, he would still be worn down to death, especially in the middle section of the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods, where it was impossible to quickly replenish Profound Qi.
Resorting to a crude method, Wang Feng filled a ten-meter radius around him with his vast Profound Qi, solidifying the surrounding space—creating a swamp-like effect. Once trapped, there would be no escape. An ordinary early-stage Profound Sovereign caught within this radius would find themselves completely immobile.
As the strange sound rang out again, Wang Feng narrowed his eyes, spreading his vast soul perception to cover his entire body. He refused to believe that he still couldn't catch a glimpse of the creature.
Just as he extended his soul perception, a tremendous force struck him again, sending him flying through the air. After tumbling several times, he finally stabilized himself. This time, however, he managed to catch a glimpse of the creature.
To his shock, he identified it as a Nether Shore Firefly. Legend has it that on the other shore of the Yellow Springs in hell, exists a demon known as the Nether Shore Fireflies. Its body is a dark yellow color, about an inch in size, and its speed is as illusory as the flowers on the other shore.
This demon is different from others; it has no soul, no life, no heart, yet it exists in this world. Its entire being is akin to the other shore of the Yellow Springs—unseen and unfathomable, as if it exists only in fantasy. It is said that this demon is born with the cultivation of the Profound Sovereign Realm, and when it reaches adulthood, it becomes terrifyingly powerful. Even legendary divine beasts cannot withstand a single strike from it. Moreover, adult Nether Shore Fireflies develop an innate divine ability, which is incredibly fearsome. It is not a divine beast, just a demon, yet it is more terrifying than any divine beast. Only one Nether Shore Firefly is born in an entire epoch of the world.
Wang Feng never expected to encounter a Nether Shore Firefly in the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods. The realization made cold sweat break out on his forehead. Fortunately, this one was still in its juvenile stage. Otherwise, during the first strike, he would have died without even knowing how.
Puzzled, Wang Feng wondered why a Nether Shore Firefly would appear in the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods. Shouldn't this demon reside in the legendary Yellow Springs of hell?
While he pondered this, the strange sound rang out again, and he was sent flying once more. This time, he hadn't used his Profound Qi for protection. After a moment, he realized the Nether Shore Firefly was likely treating him as a plaything, merely toying with him. Otherwise, given the creature's terrifying power, he should have been obliterated.
"Should I give it a try?" Wang Feng murmured to himself, narrowing his eyes. In the book Miscellaneous Tales of the Immortal Continent given to him by Mu Yunfei, he had read about this strange demon. It stated, "Encountering the Fireflies means certain death! The only possibility is to lure it with your own blood. If it likes it, it's an opportunity; if not, it's still death!" When he first read this, he had laughed, thinking, "Isn't this still death? How much blood would it take to lure it?" But now, the wheel of fate had turned, and he found himself compelled to rely on this method to test his luck.
After some consideration, Wang Feng decided to proceed. He was tired of being pummeled. Although he could now sense the Nether Shore Firefly, he still couldn't deal with it. Its speed was too fast, and given its size, handling it was impossible. The chances of it killing him were higher. The only reason he remained alive was that it was in its juvenile stage and was merely playing with him.
Extending a finger, Wang Feng channeled his Profound Qi to form a small blade and lightly cut his other hand. Crimson blood stained his palm, and a faint scent wafted through the air.
Wang Feng now noticed a small, fluffy, pale yellow creature appearing before him, floating in the air. Its tiny head bobbed as if sniffing something. He remained still, quietly observing, while extending his blood-stained hand slightly.
Despite its cute appearance, he was acutely aware that this little creature was deadly. One wrong move could cost him his life. He could hardly comprehend how such a tiny being could contain such immense power. An ordinary person might mistake it for a caterpillar—truly, this world is full of wonders.
Wang Feng steeled his nerves. Although he had the System, the world was filled with too many strange and powerful beings. He needed to remain cautious.
Chirp...
At that moment, Wang Feng heard a dreamlike sound. In an instant, he seemed to see a vast Yellow Spring spanning countless worlds, and on the other shore, a surreal flower bloomed. When he regained his senses, he felt a slight pain in his palm. Looking down, he saw the little creature lying on his palm, slowly sucking his blood.
After the initial sting, Wang Feng felt a cool sensation wash over him. As the creature continued to drink his blood, he started to feel somewhat comfortable. Its touch was incredibly soft, fooling him into thinking he could crush it at any moment. But Wang Feng didn't dare move; he feared that if he tried, the little creature might not die, but the repercussions could be catastrophic for him.
"Damn it!!"
Suddenly, Wang Feng froze, his expression changing drastically. The Profound Qi within him surged violently toward his blood-stained arm. The little creature, after sucking his blood, seemed unsatisfied. It crawled through the small cut he had made and began to climb up his arm.
Horrified, Wang Feng channeled his Profound Qi, desperately trying to expel the Nether Shore Firefly. This was a legendary demon! If it managed to invade his body, how could he possibly survive?
Boom!
In that instant, Wang Feng unleashed a powerful aura from his peak Profound Sovereign Realm cultivation, causing the surrounding space to distort.
Just then, on the other side of the middle section of the Ancient Land of Fallen Gods, a middle-aged man in plain robes, carrying a broadsword on his back, was walking through the ancient land. When Wang Feng's aura erupted, the man paused and glanced in Wang Feng's direction. After a moment of hesitation, he turned and began moving toward him, at first slowly, but soon speeding up until he became a blur.
"Damn it, I'm done for!" Wang Feng thought desperately. His frantic efforts to force the little creature out only seemed to excite it further. He felt that the Nether Shore Firefly probably interpreted his movements as a game.
Focusing his soul perception, Wang Feng sensed the little creature had made its way to his heart. The thought of a terrifying demon nesting in such a vital organ was frightening. With the little creature's early-stage Profound Sovereign Realm cultivation, a single shake from it could burst his heart.
Drenched in cold sweat, he wanted to expel the creature but didn't dare act recklessly—it was too close to his heart. For now, it lay peacefully there, and if he acted abruptly, it might misinterpret him and react defensively. He couldn't afford to take that risk.
"System, is there a way to expel the Nether Shore Firefly?" he asked quickly, fearing for his life.
"Bind it!" the cold voice echoed in his mind, filling him with hope. The System was reliable.
"How do I bind it?" Wang Feng asked, eager to find a solution.
"Feed it with blood!"
"How do I feed it?" he inquired, anxiety creeping into his thoughts.
"Just feed it!"
Wang Feng felt apprehensive again, suddenly pondering if the System possessed a cheeky human-like personality.
"Foolish worries! Not just any blood will attract the Nether Shore Fireflies. A Nether Shore Firefly will only drink blood once in its lifetime!"
"What does that mean?" Wang Feng asked, confused.
However, this time, the System didn't respond!
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