MC - Chapter 427: The Scheming of Human Hearts in the Mountains

The two followed the sound and soon saw corpses scattered all over the ground in the forest, about five or six bodies, all with bloody holes in their chests, their deaths grim and tragic.

Chen Chao squatted down to inspect them and shook his head. "They were all killed by having their hearts ripped out by the demon."

South Mountain Maitreya's face darkened as he said, "The demon king is severely wounded, he needs blood essence to heal. The hearts of these cultivators are precisely the tonic he needs."

South Mountain Maitreya continued in a solemn voice, "The current situation doesn't look too good. If the demon king consumes the hearts of more cultivators, his injuries might recover, and then it will be difficult for even this destitute monk to subdue him."

Chen Chao looked up and said seriously, "Then we must find him as soon as possible and slay him."

South Mountain Maitreya nodded, but then smiled bitterly and said, "These cultivators are all fighting for themselves. Even if they discover the demon king's whereabouts, they won't inform us. Relying solely on the two of us, it will probably be too challenging to find him in this vast forest."

Chen Chao was silent.

After feigning hesitation for a moment, South Mountain Maitreya took out a string of buddhist beads from his pocket and said, "As it stands, we have no choice but to split up and search. Take this with you. If you detect the demon king's presence, infuse it with some qi, and this destitute monk will immediately rush to your aid. Likewise, if this destitute monk finds his trail, I'll inform you without delay too."

Chen Chao took the buddhist beads. Before he could say a word, South Mountain Maitreya sighed and said, "The demon king's cultivation is profound. Take care not to confront him head-on. Once you detect him, inform this destitute monk immediately."

Chen Chao nodded, turned around, and headed in one direction, while South Mountain Maitreya smiled faintly and went in another direction.

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Martial Cultivator Chapter 427: The Scheming of Human Hearts in the Mountains

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