Chapter 868 Shattered
Moreover, Chen Yang had no intention of using the Heavenly Movement Secret Art.
Dodge?
That had never been Chen Yang's style.
At this very moment, Chen Yang's internal energy was contained. To outsiders, apart from Chen Yang's current mid-air state which was unusual, every other aspect made him appear to be an ordinary person.
The instant they made contact, a deafening explosion occurred, followed closely by a powerful shockwave.
Liu Hei transformed into his true form, shielding Fang Yuanyuan and the other two, along with Grandpa Fan, within his embrace.
Even though it was merely a shockwave, Liu Hei's python form still sustained some injuries.
A shockwave alone injured the true form of a peak Grandmaster level demon beast!
One could only imagine the power unleashed by the two combatants truly engaging each other.
Fang Kaiyuan, protected at the center, muttered to himself blankly, "If I'm not mistaken, that thing is a core?"
Grandpa Fan, not fully understanding Fang Kaiyuan's words, still anxiously asked, "Young man, this core you're talking about, is it dangerous? Will young Chen Yang get hurt!"
However, compared to Grandpa Fan's confusion, Fang Kaiyuan and the others were even more perplexed.
Logically, after experiencing so many things in a short period, an ordinary person would at least be terrified, let alone be as calm as Grandpa Fan.
Grandpa Fan not only showed no fear towards the giant python beside him but was also concerned about Chen Yang.
Despite the lingering questions, Fang Yuanyuan explained to Grandpa Fan, "When a demon beast reaches its peak, it can form its own inner core, also known as a demon core."
"It is their natal magical treasure during battles, and also the source of their life."
"Although the power of a demon core is immense, even a slight injury to it can affect the lifespan of the true form."
"As for Brother Chen Yang's strength, I can't quite gauge it, but... ordinary peak Grandmasters would not dare to directly confront an attack from a demon core."
As she spoke, Fang Yuanyuan felt a knot of nervousness in her stomach. After all, Chen Yang had saved the three of them. If Chen Yang were to die here today, Fang Yuanyuan would feel immense guilt.
Liu Hei, upon hearing this, let out a cold snort.
Seeing that the few people he was protecting seemed somewhat intimidated by him, he decided to say, "Don't worry, even if something happens to Chen Yang, I won't let you all get hurt."
"Besides, how can you be so sure Chen Yang will be injured?"
"This fellow is a peak Grandmaster who has already reached the Body Tempering realm. Chen Yang's physical resilience is even stronger than my current true form."
As Liu Hei spoke, the dust and smoke on the battlefield began to dissipate.
Chen Yang's shirt was slightly torn, revealing his skin.
However, to everyone's surprise, his skin showed no signs of injury.
Huang Xiu stared at Chen Yang with shock, unable to utter a single word.
Chen Yang shook his hand, then grinned coldly and opened his palm, revealing the object he was holding.
Seeing this, Huang Xiu broke out in a cold sweat. "What do you want to do!"
For the thing in Chen Yang's hand was none other than Huang Xiu's demon core!
If Chen Yang were to crush this demon core now, Huang Xiu's life would be over.
Huang Xiu knew in his heart that even the strongest of martial artists could not easily crush a demon core with their bare hands. Yet, the Chen Yang before him had just caught his full-powered demon core attack without sustaining any injury.
Chen Yang held the demon core in his hand. He knew he now held the other's life, but Chen Yang had no intention of crushing it immediately.
Instead, he directly stored the demon core into his Spatial Ring.
When Huang Xiu felt the connection between himself and his demon core severed, his eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Chen Yang.
His voice trembled, "You! What did you do to my demon core!"
A shattered demon core meant a destroyed soul!
But the demon core was not shattered; it was merely disconnected from him.
How had Chen Yang accomplished all of this?
Seeing that the two had stopped fighting, Liu Hei quickly rushed over, positioning himself between them.
"Huang Xiu, are you truly intent on refusing to repent?" Liu Hei gnashed his teeth as he looked at Huang Xiu.
As one of the peak Grandmasters in Snow Forest, if Huang Xiu were to meet his end, it would be a devastating blow to Snow Forest.
Especially for the Weasel lineage, it would be difficult to produce such a powerful peak Grandmaster again in the future!
Huang Xiu blinked, his face suddenly turning pale. "My demon core was taken by him."
The moment he said this, Liu Hei was dumbfounded.
A demon core could be taken?
Although Huang Xiu had unleashed his demon core earlier, couldn't he just recall it?
At this moment, Chen Yang spoke from behind Liu Hei, "His demon core has indeed been taken by me. Since you had the courage to attack me with your demon core, you must bear the consequences."
"Your life is now in my hands, and I will not kill you."
"After all, several seniors have asked me to come to Snow Forest, and I, Chen Yang, must show them some respect."
"Ten years. Within ten years, your clan shall not harm another human. I will return your demon core. Otherwise, you die!"
Chen Yang claimed to be showing respect to Snow Forest, but since they had inexplicably provoked him, Chen Yang was not without his own temper.
Seeing that Chen Yang had only taken Huang Xiu's demon core and did not intend to annihilate him, Liu Hei let out a sigh of relief.
"Then I thank you on behalf of Snow Forest!"
With that, Liu Hei turned his gaze towards Huang Xiu beside him.
With his demon core taken, although it wouldn't pose a grave danger to Huang Xiu as long as the core remained intact, Huang Xiu's cultivation would likely stagnate for years without it within his body.
Furthermore, his combat prowess would be greatly diminished.
However, in Liu Hei's opinion, Huang Xiu was fortunate to be alive. If Chen Yang had been ruthless and crushed the demon core, Huang Xiu would have been ruined even if he survived.
Now, Chen Yang had at least offered a respite. Ten years was a long time for humans, but for demon beasts, it was merely a blink of an eye.
However, seeing Huang Xiu's continued silence, Liu Hei gritted his teeth and reminded him, "Huang Xiu!"
Huang Xiu could only let out a helpless sigh and agree to Chen Yang's terms.
What else could he do?
Was he really going to die here?
No matter how much resentment Huang Xiu harbored, he wasn't foolish enough to take that path.
Huang Xiu cast a deep glance at Chen Yang before entering the cave.
Seeing the formation he had personally established shattered, Huang Xiu was stunned.
When he first arrived, Huang Xiu had considered various possibilities for the formation's destruction, but it being physically smashed to pieces by fists was truly beyond his expectations.