He Yuzhu returns in Siheyuan

Chapter 738 Zhang Jiao and Qin Gou Fight

Just as Zhang Jiao was immersed in the fantasy he had created and was about to sit cross-legged to practice qigong to recover his lost spiritual power, a figure that was so familiar that it was engraved in his bones, but made him inexplicably frightened, appeared before him without warning.

The man who had arrived was none other than Qin Gou. His form had undergone a profound transformation—his once clear outline had become blurred and distorted, wisps of black mist lingering around him. His skin had taken on a strange, dark purple hue, and his eyes flickered with crimson flames. But even with this dramatic change, the thick, almost tangible demonic energy emanating from him was a stark, unmistakable mark, like a fluttering black flag. Zhang Jue recognized him instantly at a glance.

Zhang Jiao's heart trembled violently, his throat clogged. Before he could form a word, Qin Gou was already staring at him intently, his crimson eyes swirling with rage. He demanded, "You're the one who resurrected me? What on earth are you planning? Why did you resurrect me? And why did you dare to plant the means to control me in my body?"

The voice was hoarse and deep, as if it came from the depths of the Nine Netherworld. Every word was wrapped in endless anger and chilling murderous intent, like a series of ice spikes piercing Zhang Jiao fiercely. Zhang Jiao felt his whole body stiffen, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. His blood seemed to freeze at that moment, and even breathing became difficult.

However, the fear was fleeting. Zhang Jue took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the trembling in his heart. Then, a flash of disdain flashed in his eyes, and he sneered, "You're just a piece of trash who's been sealed away for who knows how many years. Now you've just come out, what do you want to do?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Gou was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. "Haha! What a joke! I just don't believe it. This time, I've been reborn into the world, only to be injured again and again. Today, I want to see what incredible abilities you self-righteous humans have!"

The fear on Zhang Jiao's face completely faded, and he acted as if he didn't take Qin Gou seriously at all, even raising his chin slightly. However, his fearless attitude made Qin Gou feel uneasy and a little uneasy.

You have to know, before he was sealed, Qin Gou was a demon king who terrorized the three realms! Back then, he could cause mountains and rivers to collapse with a wave of his hand, and the earth to tremble with a stomp of his foot. He could kill anyone he pleased. Within the three realms, all creatures bowed to him. Who dared to disrespect him? When had he ever faced such a provocation?

Qin Gou's rage was ignited once more. His scarlet eyes locked onto Zhang Jiao, and he gritted his teeth as he said, "How dare you, a lowly human waste, challenge me like this? It seems you're truly tired of living! Damn it!"

Although Zhang Jiao was a human, his rise to prominence amidst turbulent times meant he was undoubtedly a formidable force. Furthermore, over the years, he had never ceased his research, becoming not only thoroughly versed in the secret techniques of the human race, but also deeply versed in the innate magical powers of the demon race and the strange methods of the devil race, having already devised numerous methods to counter them.

He looked at the demon in front of him that exuded a terrifying aura, and instead of fear, a hint of fighting spirit flashed in his eyes. He knew that Qin Gou was very powerful, but he was not without a chance of winning.

"No point in talking, let's see for ourselves!" Zhang Jue shouted, his spiritual energy suddenly erupting, a faint golden light emanating from his body as he charged at Qin Gou. Seeing this, Qin Gou's murderous intent intensified. Unwilling to be outdone, he summoned his demonic energy, transforming into a streak of black light and charging forward. The two opposing forces collided in mid-air, and a terrifying battle began.

Deep within the gloomy cavern, demonic energy thickened like ink, tangling wisps around the jagged rock walls and emitting a sickening, rancid odor. Zhang Jiao stood on a raised rock, a yellow talisman whirling in his hand. The edges of the talisman shone with a faint golden glow, distinctly different from the surrounding demonic energy.

Across from him, Qin Gou half-crouched on the ground, his sturdy limbs bracing themselves against the ground. His claws dug deep into the rock, leaving five hideous marks. He had just fought a fierce battle with the Chaos Demon King, leaving a deep, bone-deep wound on his chest that hadn't yet healed. Black blood oozed out, staining the ground with a foul stain. His crimson eyes fixed intently on Zhang Jue, a deep growl emanating from his throat, the lingering demonic energy stirring restlessly around him.

"How dare the remnants of the demon clan run rampant in this world?" Zhang Jue said in a steady voice, and the talisman on his fingertips suddenly lit up. "I told you before, I activated you only to use you to clear the obstacles. Now that you are out of control, I can't keep you."

Qin Gou roared fiercely, dragging his injured body forward. Although his body seemed sluggish, the wind created by his claws was still fierce, wrapped in a thick demonic aura, as if he wanted to tear everything in front of him into pieces.

Zhang Jiao advanced instead of retreating. With a twist of his wrist, three yellow talismans flew out of his hand simultaneously, transforming into three golden rays in mid-air. They formed a triangular shape and pierced Qin Gou's face. He had crafted these talismans using a special technique, specifically designed to counter evil spirits. As the golden light passed, the demonic energy in Qin Gou's body melted slightly, like ice and snow meeting the sun.

"Roar!" Qin Gou jerked his head in pain, avoiding the blow, but his claws swept across. Zhang Jiao was prepared, tapping the rock face with his toes and retreating like a willow catkin, barely avoiding the blow. The claws scraped past his robe, the gust of wind creating a painful slash on his cheek.

The moment he landed, Zhang Jiao quickly formed seals with his hands, muttering something to himself. A pale golden rune suddenly lit up on the ground beneath his feet, rapidly spreading to form a simple yet effective magic circle. The moment the magic circle activated, a pure and powerful force spread out. Qin Gou let out a painful roar as he stepped into the range of the magic circle, and the wounds on his body began to burn faintly.

"Despicable human!" Qin Gou was furious. He endured the burning pain of the magic circle, and the demonic energy around him suddenly surged, and he actually tore through the magic circle's restraints. He knew that his injuries were serious and he could not afford to delay, so he had to fight quickly.

Black demonic flames ignited at the tips of its claws, and with a destructive aura, it lunged at Zhang Jue once again. Zhang Jue's eyes glazed, knowing this was Qin Gou's desperate move. He took a deep breath and channeled all his remaining spiritual energy into the last piece of talisman paper. This one was wider than the previous ones, and the runes inscribed on it were complex and strange. It was his ultimate weapon to restrain the demons.

“It’s evil!”

With a sharp shout from Zhang Jiao, the talisman paper transformed into a brilliant golden rainbow, charging towards the demonic flames. The moment the golden rainbow and the demonic flames collided, there was no earth-shattering roar, only silent annihilation. The golden light eroded the demonic flames inch by inch, while the demonic flames also madly burned the golden light.

Qin Gou watched the demonic flames on his claws grow weaker and weaker, a flicker of despair in his eyes. He exerted all his strength, trying to pour all his remaining energy into it, but it triggered an old wound in his chest, causing a mouthful of black blood to spurt out.