Chapter 55: Soul-Devouring Demon Worm! Emperor-Class Star Beast?
In the corner.
Qin Yang felt the Sword Intent in his mind and was thoroughly pleased.
Now that One Sword Opens Heaven’s Gate had reached the Grandmaster Realm, the benefits were immense.
Not only had his comprehension of Sword Intent deepened further, but it had also strengthened his insights into the Sword Dao.
The layers of Sword Intent within him had accumulated.
Reaching an unimaginable level.
Everything in the world could transform into a sword—rainwater, wooden sticks, flying leaves… As long as he willed it, he could manifest the initial form of One Sword Opens Heaven’s Gate with his bare hands.
The power was no less than when he tested his sword at Broken Peak.
“Not bad, not bad.”
Thinking of this, Qin Yang was utterly satisfied, and even slacking off felt more energizing. Whistling leisurely, he returned the books on the cart to the shelves.
After all, his current achievements were inseparable from this downtown Library.
If anyone dared to lay a hand on this Library in the future, they shouldn’t blame him for being protective!
Thus, the morning passed swiftly and quietly.
Qin Yang went to the staff cafeteria, picked up a tray, and got two vegetable dishes and one meat dish. He found a spot to eat alone.
But as he ate, he suddenly felt the surroundings were too quiet…
As if something was missing?
“Huh? Strange, where’s that kid Xia He?”
Qin Yang paused, realizing he hadn’t even caught a glimpse of him all day.
That rich kid usually drove his luxury car to work, so he shouldn’t be late for his commute.
Unexpectedly, he’d taken a day off.
Unconsciously, the entire day slipped by.
Qin Yang waited for Xia He all day but never saw him show up for work.
It wasn’t until noon the next day.
That Xia He arrived late, appearing in the Library with a frustrated expression.
Seeing this, Qin Yang grew curious and took the chance during a break to ask him, “Why weren’t you here yesterday? Got caught at Platinum Ocean again?”
“Ugh, Old Qin, don’t even bring it up!”
Xia He sighed and said, “Ran into some unlucky business, it’s driving me crazy.”
“Oh? Something unhappy?”
Qin Yang teased with a smile, “Come on, share it so your buddy can have a laugh.”
“Ugh, you might not believe it, but what happened to me yesterday was really weird…”
Xia He took a deep breath to calm his agitated emotions and whispered, “I was driving to work yesterday, everything was fine, but at a crossroads, I almost rear-ended the car in front!”
“A car accident?”
Qin Yang was taken aback, “Aren’t you an experienced driver? How could you be so careless?”
“That’s the creepy part, Old Qin.”
Xia He pulled out a cigarette, hands trembling as he lit it with a lighter, exhaling a smoke ring.
“I was driving through the intersection, but the driver ahead suddenly stopped for no reason. Luckily, I braked in time and didn’t hit them.”
“But you didn’t crash, right?” Qin Yang asked, puzzled.
“Hold on, Old Qin, let me finish!”
Xia He’s hands shook violently as he recalled the scene, “After that, the driver in front didn’t move at all, like they were blocking me on purpose. So, I got out to confront them, wondering what was going on…
And guess what?
The guy was completely unresponsive, no heartbeat or anything! He’d just died mysteriously, like something out of a ghost story! And I hadn’t even fucking hit him!”
“Yikes, that is pretty scary.”
Hearing this, Qin Yang sucked in a sharp breath, feeling a chill run down his spine.
It was just too bizarre.The car hadn’t even crashed, so how did the driver die?
Could it be…
That a dead person was driving?
“Hey, you can probably guess what happened next, Old Qin.”
Xia He sighed: “When the traffic police arrived, they immediately detained me on the spot and then escorted me to the Star Martial Police Department for confinement.”
“Luckily my dashcam was running, otherwise by now I’d be enjoying state-provided meals and accommodation…”
“Tsk, that’s really bizarre.”
Qin Yang pondered Xia He’s story, never expecting there’d be such depth to it—it wasn’t just ordinary bad luck.
“Damn it, I’m never taking that road again!”
Xia He said angrily, taking the last drag of his cigarette before crushing it and tossing it into the trash can. “You should be careful too, Old Qin. That crossroads is unclean, and it’s near the route to your place.”
“Does this kind of thing happen often?” Qin Yang asked, puzzled.
“It’s not just ‘often’… It’s guaranteed to happen, Old Qin!”
Xia He leaned in closer, lowering his voice: “I heard from the people at the Star Martial Police Department yesterday that this isn’t the first time it’s occurred—it happens every month!”
“But the problem is, the Police Inspector’s office investigated for a long time and couldn’t figure out why, so they eventually had to drop it.”
“Even the Star Martial Police Department couldn’t find out?”
Hearing this, Qin Yang’s heart stirred, recalling the previous Blood Demon incident.
Most things that the Star Martial Police Department couldn’t uncover despite their extensive efforts were usually hiding dangers.
Although he usually kept a low profile, since an unknown danger had appeared, it was necessary to check it out.
Wouldn’t it be better if he could eliminate that danger in its cradle?
“I can take a look on my way home after work.”
Having decided this, Qin Yang secretly made up his mind. Then he and Xia He stopped slacking off and continued working. Time passed quickly in the library.
As evening approached, soft music played in the library, and the staff dispersed, filing out through the main entrance.
Qin Yang also followed the crowd out of the library.
But he wasn’t in a hurry to rush home; instead, he headed to the nearby vegetable market first.
After some picking and choosing.
Qin Yang casually bought some lamb, chopped scallions, vermicelli, sweet garlic, and some potatoes, planning to have Xiaobai at home make lamb paomo to replenish his energy.
“With Xiaobai’s excellent cooking skills, we can’t let them go to waste!”
Thinking this, Qin Yang finally headed home contentedly.
Originally, this route near the suburban area was quite long, but with the Seven-Star Dragon Step shortening the distance, it only took a few minutes to reach.
In no time.
Qin Yang arrived by the roadside and soon saw the crossroads Xia He had mentioned.
Vehicles were few and far between, with traffic lights alternating flashes.
The remote and desolate intersection, under the cold moonlight, added an extra layer of eerie ghostly atmosphere.
“Tsk, soul rings are all over the ground.”
Qin Yang looked at the environment, holding the bag of groceries, feeling a chill run down his back.
He scanned the area with his naked eye.
But couldn’t see anything wrong.
So he directly released his spiritual power to investigate.
Powerful spiritual energy instantly spread out from him as the center, rapidly encompassing the entire surroundings.
Just then.
A cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang in his ear.
“Detecting Emperor-Class Star Beast Soul Devouring Worm presence…”Qin Yang was startled upon hearing this and immediately intensified his psychic search. Finally, beside an old tree by the roadside, he found a transparent little insect!
Immediately after, a corresponding system panel popped up before his eyes!
Soul Devouring Worm: (Contains ancient Soul Devouring Demon Worm bloodline)
Realm: Emperor-Class!
Innate Abilities: Formless Soul Body, Soul Devouring
Disposition: Sleepy
(End of Chapter)