169: Chapter 169 Demon Pattern Secrets 169: Chapter 169 Demon Pattern Secrets The Snake Soul’s nails glimmered with a faint green light, indicating that they were nothing ordinary, embodying the power of the Demon Pattern.
The Snake Soul’s Demon Pattern was a snake; his nails’ green hue was precisely formed from concentrated snake venom.
If these nails pierced the skin of Beiming Xue and Ouyang Feiting, given their ordinary human physique, they would undoubtedly die instantly, with no hope of revival.
Wang Yan remained motionless because he had long noticed the Snake Soul’s intention to use Beiming Xue and Ouyang Feiting to threaten him.
Thus, he planned to slowly find an opportunity and wait for the Snake Soul to let his guard down before rescuing the two of them, but unexpectedly, the Snake Soul decided decisively to take action immediately.
As the Snake Soul’s nails were about to pierce the two’s backs, Wang Yan was anxious, his thoughts racing, and suddenly burst into laughter: “Hahaha—”
Upon hearing Wang Yan’s sudden laughter, the Snake Soul frowned.
His finger, aiming at Beiming Xue, paused, eyeing Wang Yan coldly, “Why are you laughing?”
Wang Yan’s laughter remained bright, without answering the Snake Soul’s question at all.
Seeing Wang Yan laughing endlessly, the Snake Soul felt a chill run down his spine as he gradually loosened his grip on Beiming Xue and Ouyang Feiting.
Though Wang Yan’s eyes weren’t directly looking at the Snake Soul, the peripheral of his vision remained focused on the Snake Soul’s hands.
Seeing the Snake Soul loosen his grip, Wang Yan felt a bit relieved internally but outwardly acted as if the Snake Soul had done something extremely amusing, showing a mocking expression.
However, internally, Wang Yan’s mind kept turning, pondering how he could make the Snake Soul release Beiming Xue and Ouyang Feiting.
And this laughter was merely a desperate measure Wang Yan employed.
Yet, Wang Yan couldn’t keep laughing; if he continued, the Snake Soul would soon notice the flaws with his perception.
Though he hadn’t figured out a plan, Wang Yan knew he had to stop laughing; his laughter ceased abruptly, and with a frosty demeanor, he glanced at the pile of naked female corpses in the dim room, scoffing: “Indulging in pleasures ruins ambition, no wonder you’re still at the mid-level of a Soul Warrior.”
Hearing Wang Yan’s mockery, the Snake Soul was furious, having just retracted his Demon Pattern from his head, believing Wang Yan was unaware of his breakthrough to Soul Master.
Little did he know, Wang Yan had recently broken through to Soul Master, naturally understanding the unusual movements of heavens and earth during the breakthrough.
Though the Snake Soul hadn’t revealed the Demon Pattern, Wang Yan could tell from the energy fluctuations earlier that the Snake Soul had already broken through.
Seeing the Snake Soul enraged, Wang Yan raised his hand, holding tightly the amber sealing the giant snake’s soul, smugly saying: “Now I understand, reaching Soul Master allows absorption, too bad you’re far beneath my level, still at mid-level Soul Warrior, this is beyond your reach.”
The Snake Soul intended to reveal his Demon Pattern to intimidate Wang Yan, but upon noticing Wang Yan pulling out the amber, his eyes brightened, suddenly formulating a plan.
The Snake Soul exclaimed: “It doesn’t matter if you’re superior to me, you’re still no match for me now!”
Wang Yan was delighted to see the Snake Soul take the bait but continued: “Hahaha, have you forgotten how you were defeated by me just days ago?”
The Snake Soul chuckled coldly, responding: “That day, I was unwell, let us fight again today.”
However, Wang Yan shook his head, declaring: “Hmph, I have no time to play with you; maybe when I break through to Demon Master, then I’ll deal with you.”
With that, Wang Yan tucked away the amber and turned to leave.
Initially, as Wang Yan was leaving, the Snake Soul had doubts, having noticed the fleeting concern Wang Yan had for Beiming Xue and Ouyang Feiting moments ago.
Though brief, it had not escaped the Snake Soul’s observation.
Yet now, seeing Wang Yan truly stepping out of the dim room, heading outside the villa without hesitation, the Snake Soul was puzzled.
Outside the dim room, Liu Xia and others intended to stop Wang Yan but didn’t understand the Snake Soul’s intention.
Thus, while encircling Wang Yan, they retreated alongside him toward the outside.
Although Wang Yan headed outward, internally he was apprehensive, knowing the attempt with the amber was to shift from passive to active.
If the Snake Soul didn’t stop him, his plan would fail, necessitating a full battle, potentially endangering Beiming Xue and Ouyang Feiting.
If the Snake Soul stopped him, he would be halfway toward success.
When Wang Yan reached the villa courtyard, the Snake Soul could no longer bear it, calling out: “Wait!”
Upon hearing the Snake Soul halt him, Wang Yan breathed a sigh of relief but kept walking.
Wang Yan tested the Snake Soul, and the Snake Soul tested Wang Yan as well.
Earlier, the Snake Soul tried to kill Beiming Xue and Ouyang Feiting, also testing their significance to Wang Yan.
If Wang Yan showed any sign of anxiety, he could use them as leverage against Wang Yan, gaining an upper hand.
However, Wang Yan ignored them, making the Snake Soul feel Beiming Xue and Ouyang Feiting had little effect.
Now, seeing Wang Yan leaving with the amber, the Snake Soul panicked; he dashed out of the dim room, quickly circumventing to stand in Wang Yan’s path.
Delighted to see the Snake Soul chase him, Wang Yan noticed the Snake Soul still clasped Beiming Xue and Ouyang Feiting.
Wang Yan cursed the Snake Soul as a cunning old fox internally but remained calm, saying coldly: “What now?
Are you insisting on being beaten by me again today?”
Hearing this, the Snake Soul’s expression changed, intending to reveal the Demon Pattern to unleash a wrath on Wang Yan.
Having just achieved Demon Master status, he believed defeating Wang Yan would be easy.
However, reconsidering, the Snake Soul hesitated.
The previous encounter had made the Snake Soul fearful of Wang Yan, especially impressed by Wang Yan’s exceptional speed, which made the Snake Soul uneasy.
If revealing the Demon Pattern made Wang Yan flee in fear, catching him could be impossible.
Thinking thus, the Snake Soul laughed awkwardly twice, saying: “Wang Yan, although I can’t beat you, I now challenge you.”
Wang Yan cast a disdainful glance at the Snake Soul, dismissing him: “A defeated opponent has no right to challenge me.”
The Snake Soul contemplated, proposing: “This time, how about we add stakes to the challenge; the winner claims the bet, how does that sound?”
Wang Yan sneered: “Don’t think I’m unaware of your scheme; you’re aiming for the giant snake’s Demon Soul.
Even if you win, what do you have to stake against it?”
The Snake Soul smirked slightly; laying Ouyang Feiting on the ground, he pulled out a book from his bosom.
The book appeared aged, its pages yellowed.
The Snake Soul waved the book, suggesting: “I bet this book.”
Seeing the Snake Soul lay down Ouyang Feiting, Wang Yan was initially pleased but with Beiming Xue still held, he dared not act recklessly.
Wang Yan glanced at the book in the Snake Soul’s hand and shook his head: “Just an old book against a Demon Soul?”
The Snake Soul grinned, explaining: “This isn’t an ordinary book; it’s titled ‘Demon Pattern Secrets’, discussing everything about Demon Patterns.”
The Snake Soul flipped through the book, as Wang Yan’s keen eyesight detected its cover indeed bearing ‘Demon Pattern Secrets’.
The book vaguely contained notes on Demon Pattern grades and cultivation methods.
Wang Yan’s eyes brightened: “Deal!”