All Chapters of Dark Ruler’s Blade: Chapter 31
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The Horned Rabbit Demon
Kikkkkkkk! The surviving beast shrieked again, its cry slicing through the forest air like a jagged blade, and Lin Jiang felt the warning reverberate inside his chest—a chilling omen of danger about to descend. Brakkkk!! The tree before him split apart and toppled with a deafening crash, scattering leaves and choking dust into the twilight air. From the wreckage emerged a rabbit of monstrous size, its horns ablaze with fire that hissed and spat sparks, painting the shadows of the forest in a furious glow. “Could this be the sovereign of these creatures?” Lin Jiang muttered under his breath, his voice taut with unease, his eyes narrowing against the blaze. The horned rabbit demon advanced, its eyes glowing with a feral brilliance. It spoke in a guttural tongue Lin Jiang could not comprehend, words thick with menace and primal rage. Yet the meaning was unmistakable—the creature’s fury was wholly directed at him. The demon’s gaze fell upon its fallen kin lying motionless on t
Under the Watch of Two Masters
Lin Jiang’s gaze was sharp, fixed upon the horned rabbit demons that still lingered, their eyes burning with hatred as they glared back at him.“Step forward if you dare!” he shouted, his voice echoing through the scorched clearing.He forced the remnants of his inner strength to flare, a fragile spark compared to what he had unleashed earlier, yet it was enough to send a ripple of dread through the surviving demons. The air trembled with his defiance, and the creatures faltered.Kikkkkk!!One by one, the horned rabbit demons shrieked and fled, their bodies vanishing into the shadows of the forest. They chose escape over certain death, unwilling to become sacrifices to Lin Jiang’s blade.“They’re gone at last,” Lin Jiang murmured, collapsing to the ground, exhaustion weighing heavily upon him. His chest heaved, sweat mingling with soot, and the acrid scent of smoke clung to his skin.He had used the last of his inner power to threaten the remaining demons, and fortune favored him—it h
Young Tiger Bones
For three relentless days, Lin Jiang had roamed the haunted expanse of the Demon Forest, his survival sustained only by the bitter stalks of grass he forced down his throat. Hunger gnawed at him like a merciless predator, hollowing his body yet leaving his spirit unbroken, his will sharpened by deprivation. The forest itself seemed to conspire against him—its air heavy with damp rot, its shadows alive with whispers of unseen creatures.“If memory serves, Master once told me to consume demon flesh,” Lin Jiang muttered, his voice cracked and rasping from thirst. His lips were parched, his throat raw, yet his words carried a stubborn defiance. “But each time I seize a demon pearl, the beast dissolves into ash, leaving nothing for me to devour.”The forest answered not with silence but with a sudden shriek.Ngikkk!The cry tore through the night like a blade, sharp and piercing. From behind him, a demon lunged, its movement swift and predatory, claws slicing the air with a hiss that carri
The Dark Power Within Lin Jiang
“Congratulations, Lin Jiang—you have reached the stage of Young Tiger Bones!” A voice rang out from behind him, firm yet tinged with pride.Lin Jiang turned his head slightly, his vision still blurred from exhaustion, and only then did he realize why the demons had not dared to strike. His two masters had been watching over him all along, their silent presence shielding him from unseen threats.“Help him stand, Shun,” Elder So Un commanded, his tone calm but authoritative.“Do not presume to order me, So Un!” Elder Shun snapped, irritation flashing across his face. Yet despite his sharp words, he stepped forward and supported Lin Jiang, guiding him to lean against the rough bark of a towering tree. The air smelled of damp moss and smoke from the dying fire, and the night wind carried the faint rustle of unseen wings. Both elders smiled faintly, their eyes reflecting satisfaction at Lin Jiang’s new achievement.“You have reached the Young Tiger Bones, Lin Jiang. Tell me—what do you fee
The Demon Emperor’s Counsel
“Sit down!” Elder Shun’s command rang out, sharp and unyielding, echoing through the dimly lit chamber. The flickering lanterns cast long shadows across the stone walls, their flames trembling as though they sensed the tension in the air. Lin Jiang obeyed without hesitation, lowering himself onto the cold floor before his master. The chill of the stone seeped into his skin, and the silence that followed was heavy, broken only by the faint crackle of fire.“Extend your hand, Lin Jiang,” Elder Shun ordered, his voice carrying the weight of authority.Lin Jiang’s fingers trembled as he lifted his palm, the faint scent of burning incense mingling with the metallic tang of fear that clung to him. Elder So Un, seated nearby, leaned forward, his brows furrowed.“What are you planning, Shun?” So Un asked, suspicion lacing his tone.“Wait and see,” Shun replied, his eyes narrowing. “The dark force has already gathered within his body. You will witness it soon enough.”Shun pressed his hand fir
Jewel of the Divine Race
Elder Shun and Elder So Un trembled as the revelation sank in—Lin Jiang, their disciple, was destined to inherit a rare gift, a force that belonged only to the gods themselves: the golden aura. The chamber seemed to pulse with anticipation, the lantern flames bending as though bowing to the unseen power that hovered in the air.“What must Lin Jiang do to claim this golden aura as his own?” Elder So Un asked, his voice hushed yet urgent, eyes gleaming with both fear and hope.“He must transform his killing aura into golden aura,” the Demon Emperor replied, his tone grave, each word echoing like thunder in the stillness.“Explain how,” Shun pressed, his voice sharp, his impatience cutting through the heavy silence.“To elevate the killing aura beyond its natural limits,” the Emperor said, his gaze steady, “is impossible for ordinary men. Only with this golden crystal can it be achieved.” His hand hovered over the radiant gem, its glow casting long shadows across the stone floor.“Tch. T
Killing Aura
“Lin Jiang’s dantian has reached perfection. Now his blood must be purified,” Elder Shun declared, his voice echoing through the vast chamber of the mountain palace. The air was heavy with incense, its smoky tendrils curling upward toward the carved ceiling beams, while the faint roar of waves from the sea below whispered against the stone walls.“What of his meridians?” Elder So Un asked, his tone sharp yet contemplative, his eyes narrowing as he studied the boy seated before them.“We will take him to the Valley of Lightning,” Shun replied, his gaze steady. “The Lightning Bath will open every sealed meridian within him. But for now, we must focus on purifying his blood.”“Then let us hunt the demons,” So Un agreed, his voice carrying a grim resolve.Both elders stepped toward Lin Jiang, their robes brushing against the cold stone floor. Shun placed a firm hand upon the boy’s shoulder, his palm radiating warmth.“We will leave for a short while,” Shun said. “During our absence, train
Three Demon Meats
“How could that killing aura truly belong to you, Lin Jiang?” Elder So Un’s voice trembled with disbelief, his eyes narrowing as though he were staring into something unnatural.“Show us your killing aura, Lin Jiang!” Elder Shun commanded, his tone sharp and unyielding.“But Master, the aura is still weak…” Lin Jiang hesitated, his voice low, uncertainty flickering in his gaze.“Do not argue—just release it!” Elder Shun barked.“Yes, Master!” Lin Jiang answered, his chest tightening with resolve.He drew in a deep breath, then let out a fierce cry.“Haaaaa!!”The chamber shook as Lin Jiang’s killing aura burst forth, invisible yet palpable, a wave of suffocating pressure that sent the elders’ hair flying wildly. The air itself seemed to shiver, heavy with menace, as though the walls of the palace were closing in.Tokkkkkk!Elder So Un’s palm struck the crown of Lin Jiang’s head with a resounding crack.“Master, why did you strike me?” Lin Jiang gasped, his eyes wide.“You claimed your
Blood Purification
Lin Jiang felt as though every drop of blood within him was being boiled alive, seared by a scorching heat that invaded every vein and pore of his body. The sensation was unbearable—his skin prickled as though flames licked at it from the inside, and his breath came in ragged gasps, heavy with the acrid taste of burning iron.“We can do nothing more here. Let us leave him to endure it,” Elder Shun said gravely, his voice echoing against the stone walls.“Yes,” Elder So Un agreed, his tone reluctant yet resigned.The two masters stepped away, their robes brushing against the floor as they departed, leaving Lin Jiang writhing in agony upon the chamber’s cold surface. His body convulsed, sweat pouring down his temples, his cries reverberating through the vast hall.He did not know that he should have consumed the demon meats one at a time. Instead, he had swallowed them all at once, and now the torment was magnified beyond measure. Each of the three meats carried its own purpose, its own
Lightning Bath
“Master will not steal that technique from you, Lin Jiang. But what I observed is that it consumes a tremendous amount of inner force. Am I mistaken?” Elder So Un asked, his tone calm yet probing.“No, Master. You are correct—it truly does demand great energy,” Lin Jiang admitted, his voice steady though his heart still carried the sting of failure.“Then let me offer you guidance,” Elder So Un said, leaning forward, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.Lin Jiang’s gaze locked onto his teacher, anticipation burning in his chest. He waited, every nerve taut, for the words that might unlock his path.“On the first step, do not unleash your full strength. Instead, increase your inner force gradually with each stride. Only on the final step should you release the full surge into your sword. That is the key,” Elder So Un explained, his voice resonant, each word carrying the weight of experience.“That… that is exactly what I needed, Master,” Lin Jiang said, relief flooding his face.Hiattttt!!H