Another World Trip: Journey with My Cat and an Otaku Loli Goddess Chapter 232 - Sable Armoured Mountain Centipede

The shell-like segment was ripped from where it was seated and a geyser of greyish-green blood exploded from the tear!

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The centipede roared from the pain before erupting into a frenzy because of the wound.

Boom!

The spikes that held it in place were now being shattered one by one as it writhed and squirmed about. If someone asked you how nasty this looked, the correct answer would be yes.

“Hngh!”

Shi Zhu, the Nitu demon who was responsible for the erection of the spikes earlier, gritted his teeth as he pumped even more energy to keep the massive centipede relatively still.

However, the demon that caused all this appeared prepared in advance as he took out something from his spatial ring. Looking closely, it was a strange blade.

The blade section was split down the middle, with a tiny hole at the point of both tips. Curiously, dark, mysterious symbols decked the length of it.

In addition, at the end of the handle was a glowing red orb that swirled with energy.

Without hesitation, the demon then plunged the blade into the exposed flesh of the centipede.

Shing!

The orb’s glow intensified and the swirling red energy within was draining at a visible pace. Soon enough, the dark symbols lit up one by one as the energy passed through to the holes at the end of the blades’ tips.

Ksssh!

Lava-like cracks appeared around the area of the blade wound and spread at an alarming rate.

“!!!”

The thrashing of the centipede increased for a short moment when this was done. Its spasm was so fierce that it seemed like its body would fold in on itself and snap in half, but its flexibility saved it from this fate.

However, this didn’t spare it from the intense pain it suffered. Before long, the thrashing somewhat calmed down.

Eventually, it slowed down to a crawl until finally; it stopped moving, and just like that, all life drained from the body of this terrible magical beast.

When the demon saw that there was no further reaction from the centipede, his expression fell.

“Nothing here,” he whispered under his breath.

“S-Sir Jinzi Buxia is as powerful as they say.”

A voice called out and the demon, known as Jinzi Buxia, turned around to see Zhen Song hobbling over.

He eyed the strange blade Jinzi Buxia was holding onto with a contemplative expression.

“Tch! What is someone who was mostly useless throughout the battle acting like they’re close to Sir Jinzi Buxia for!?” another voice filled with scorn echoed out.

They both looked to see the figure of Xue Zi quickly arriving.

When Lord Jinzi Buxia saw who it was, his expression became a bit better, and he nodded in Xue Zi’s direction. “It seems even the disciples of the Blood Crypt Sect can prove useful. Young sect leader Xue Zi must be pleased.”

When he heard how Jinzi Buxia called him young sect leader, Xue Zi’s expression became cocky with an inflated ego before he cupped his fist in response, saying, “Sir Jinzi Buxia is too kind with his words!”

He wasn’t the current sect master or anything, but it was all but confirmed that this seat would be his in the future. As a result, even though his words were humble, the hubristic smile on his face gave away his true feelings.

Rumble!

Suddenly, the ground shook for a short moment until a figure composed of what appeared to be earth formed from the ground.

It was the same Nitu demon who, by himself, was able to erect several spikes that could hold down the centipede, Shi Zhu.

“Sir Jinzi Buxia was able to bring down a rank 3 Sable Armour Mountain Centipede. This one is in awe.” the Nitu demon said with a cupped fist.

Shi Zhu’s tone was clipped, and his movements were sharp. He was known for being uncompromisingly loyal to Chen Jie.

Unlike Xue Zi, Shi Zhu’s demeanour matched his words perfectly. He was neither unduly humble nor overbearing. Jinzi Buxia looked favourably upon this Nitu demon.

“Shi Zhu is too polite. It was with the others and your help that I was able to take down this Sable Armour Mountain Centipede.”

Zhen Song’s expression turned ugly at this. When Jinzi Buxia said this, he expressly turned to both Xue Zi and Shi Zhu.

This was Jinzi Buxia, letting him know he didn’t think much of him at all.

Boom!

A separate explosion went off a fair distance away and everyone could see another Sable Armour Mountain Centipede with large chunks of its shell-like armour missing!

This one was much bigger than the ones they fought and its features were even more exaggerated.

Several horns protruded from its armour, but even most of these had their points broken by a seemingly powerful force.

Obviously, this Sable Armour Mountain Centipede was of a much higher rank than the ones they conquered.

What was even more incredible was that there were only two figures that faced it.

“Out of my way! I’m finishing this Sable Armour Mountain Centipede off!”

A larger-than-life fellow who was part of the duo shouted. His expression was fierce and unrestrained.

Just standing near him required absolute strength, as his blood qi was oppressive and overbearing. Its power was like a volcano just waiting to erupt!

Yet, even with such daunting strength the other person who stood by him was able to do so with seemingly little trouble.

“Savage Taitan, this Sable Armour Mountain Centipede might be injured now but you need to watch out for any death throes…” another said warned warily as he eyed the massive magical beast.

The one who spoke was a young Nitu demon. Countless lines were on his body, much more than the Nitu demons that Long Di fought on both counts.

What was even more daunting and eye-catching among the innumerable black lines was a strange dull green line that ran the centre of his body. This was something that no other Nitu demon possessed.

He wore a simple grey robe, and his expression was of perennial calm. He stood there immovable, as if the earth itself was his foundation.

However, Savage Taitan couldn’t care less about any of this and readied himself without a moment’s notice.

“Too much talking!” Savage Taitan quickly grew impatient and rushed towards the centipede.

“Cl-cl-cl-cl-cl…!!!”

The centipede’s entire body reeled back like a snake rearing to strike.

Shu!

It lunged forward at a speed that its enormous size would make one think is impossible!

Savage Taitan drew his weapon and brought it down with a crushing force!

Boom!

The collision elicited a destructive shockwave that spread in all directions.

The young Nitu demon didn’t panic in the face of the incoming shockwave. Instead, he stood there calmly and offered a simple raise of the hand, which compelled one of the black lines on his body to run into the ground as if of its own volition.

Rumble!

A giant wall of earth rose up, blocking the devastating fallout.

After lowering his hand, the wall of earth fell and scattered like the sands of the desert.

Crack!

A sickening, wet crack drew his attention. He looked up to see Savage Taitan’s weapon lodged firmly in the creature’s head where its beast xin would be.

The Nitu demon saw an opportunity with this and through his control of the earth summoned a massive spike that sped towards the creature and by extension Savage Taitan.

Savage Taitan saw this, and his expression quickly changed. He left his weapon lodged in the creature and quickly got out of the way!

Boom!

The spike crashed into the weapon with a violent force, sending it much deeper into the centipede’s head!

With this, the centipede stiffened before it fell limply to the ground without a loud crash.

“Chen Jie were you trying to kill me!?” Savage Taitan yelled as he rushed over before firing a punch at the Nitu demon.

That’s right, this Nitu demon was the most powerful and gifted genius of the Infernal Myriad Ground Clan.

His innate talent and the resources poured into him are not something anyone could imagine, and living up to the expectations of the clan's elders, he made sure to use them to full effect.

Chen Jie’s gaze slowly slid into Savage Taitan’s direction before a wall popped up out of nowhere, blocking the punch.

Shing!

Before anything else could happen, a beam of light pierced through the centipede from the inside.

Both Chen Jie and Savage Taitan squinted their eyes due to the intensity of the blinding light!

The glare eventually died down a bit, allowing everyone to see what was inside. It was a truncheon.

Countless runes swam the length of its body, and a powerful aura radiated from it.

“A spiritual artefact!”

Chen Jie’s eyes narrowed, and without a word, he stomped on the ground, leaping through the air.

In one fluid movement, he snatched the truncheon before deftly landing back in his original spot.

He swung the truncheon once to see its effects, and a terrible pressure emanated from it.

After testing it out for a while, he threw it to a member of his Infernal Myriad Ground Clan.

This demon race cultivator was shocked in the beginning, before happiness took over. However, a chill ran down his spine not long after when he turned around to see several eyes of greed staring him down.

However, no one dared to do anything to him. After all, he was one of Chen Jie’s men and they were all to be part of the same team due to plans already put in effect by the leaders and elders of their sect.

Chen Jie then looked to Savage Taitan, commenting, “We’ve located the location of this Long Di.”

“Truly!?” Savage Taitan was shocked before a pleased smile was plastered on his face.

Chen Jie nodded. “Now we can go and tell Lord Er Jinshu.”

As soon as Savage Taitan heard this name, his expression changed. Few existences could cause Savage Taitan to be wary of them and Er Jinshu, the number one expert of the Iron Body Forge Sect was one of them.