Mud and stones, accompanied by splashing blood, created human-shaped craters on the hard bluestone ground.
Meng Qi spat out a mouthful of blood, feeling as if all his bones were about to shatter.
He could no longer maintain his human form and revealed his true self.
It was a golden demon beast, larger than a human, with lustrous fur that shimmered and a ferocious countenance, its eyes blood-red, exuding immense ferocity.
Meng Qi roared, his spiritual power completely unusable. He could only unleash his innate divine ability.
His eyes shot out soul-stirring blood-red beams, and a terrifying mental force surged like a tidal wave, bombarding Ji Mo's mind.
Those nearby felt a sharp pain in their heads, their souls as if being torn apart, and they hastily retreated in fear.
Even Song Zhenwei had to evade, unable to withstand the mental assault.
If Meng Qi had suddenly used this move on him earlier, he doubted he could have won so easily, and might have even capsized in the gutter.
"Wow!"
Ji Mo let out a startled cry.
Meng Qi's face lit up with excitement, believing his divine ability had worked.
This person must have fallen victim, his spirit injured and screaming. It was time for him to turn the tide and snatch victory from defeat.
He unleashed his mental attack with all his might, even at the cost of depleting his mental energy.
"No wonder you dare to be so arrogant. So, you're a little demon who has cultivated into human form."
Ji Mo's gluttonous nature surfaced, and he excitedly asked Song Zhenwei, "Dean, what species is this? Is it poisonous? Is the meat tender and delicious? Can it be eaten?"
A little demon?
The students nearby were struck by a tempestuous wave of shock.
So, a peak Demon Emperor was merely a little demon in Mr. Ji's eyes!
And from the sound of it, Mr. Ji was planning to eat it.
Recalling the past, Ji Mo had always interacted with them as an ordinary person. He never expected to be so deeply hidden, possessing the strength to easily defeat a peak Demon Emperor.
Fortunately, their attitudes towards Ji Mo had changed, and they no longer spoke ill of him. Otherwise, if their unrestrained words had truly angered Ji Mo, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
"I knew it, how could Mr. Ji be an ordinary person? Turns out he's a master who has returned to simplicity. Fortunately, Mr. Ji is magnanimous; he didn't hold it against us when we cursed him before. From now on, he is the man of my dreams, my only idol."
Many students, realizing this belatedly, felt a surge of fear.
Then, they were further captivated by Ji Mo's charisma, with many switching from detractors to fans.
Long Dazui, hearing the students' discussions, grumbled inwardly, "Youngsters, you're still too young and don't understand the complexities of the human heart. This Ji Mo fellow isn't magnanimous at all; he's petty. The more than eight thousand people who cursed him the most aren't able to return after leaving, are they? This is blatant revenge."
"It's not poisonous, and it should be edible... I think."
Song Zhenwei said uncertainly, taking a sharp breath.
Eating Meng Qi would mean declaring war on the Seven Fiends Alliance, a fight to the death.
What was Mr. Ji's intention? Did he dislike the Seven Fiends Alliance and intend to act on behalf of heaven, or was he seeking revenge for that Lu Wukai?
"It's good that it's not poisonous."
Ji Mo smacked his lips, his eyes gleaming. He suddenly exerted force and struck a few more times.
Meng Qi let out a piercing scream, his body covered in blood, and roared, "Let me go quickly, or my master will definitely raze Langya Academy, kill everyone, and send your souls to oblivion."
"Whether our souls go to oblivion is debatable, but your flesh is likely to be obliterated. I wonder if you prefer to be deep-fried or braised?"
Ji Mo was unfazed by Meng Qi's threat, revealing his pearly white teeth, already contemplating how to cook such a large piece of wild game.
A demon that had achieved sentience must be very nourishing. He hadn't eaten one before, so it was a good chance to try something new.
"You want to eat me?"
Meng Qi was stunned. He had previously thought the other party was merely making empty threats, but now it seemed he genuinely intended to eat him.
"Uncle Wang, you've just recovered from serious injuries and are weak. This demon is male, with plenty of vitality. I'll chop it up later and soak it in medicinal wine for you. Drinking a couple of cups every morning and evening will surely strengthen your body."
"Dean, you've been working hard for the academy lately. I'll get you a charcoal-grilled kidney to try, it's good for replenishing the kidneys and boosting energy."
Ji Mo was actually going to divide Meng Qi publicly.
Moreover, he was quite generous, allocating the two most precious essences of Meng Qi to the elders Wang and Song Zhenwei.
Meng Qi's hair stood on end, and he was filled with terror. Were these human words?
Why was he being treated so cruelly and maliciously?
The thought of his precious parts being chopped up for medicinal wine and his kidneys being grilled made his body tremble. He was so scared that he wet himself on the spot.
Meng Qi considered himself quite wicked, often dismembering his victims and scattering their ashes.
He never expected there to be someone even more formidable.
Today, he had encountered a formidable adversary who intended to deal with him using such inhumane methods.
"I'll talk, I'll confess, please spare me."
Meng Qi pleaded in terror, not wanting to be eaten.
Ji Mo suddenly flung him away with great force, a look of disgust on his face.
He hadn't expected this fellow to be so cowardly that he'd wet himself. It was too disgusting, and his appetite was instantly gone.
Meng Qi crashed heavily onto the ground, a large amount of blood foam emerging from his mouth.
His face was ashen, for he discovered that his dantian had been shattered. From now on, he could only be a beast.
"Tell me honestly, and I might consider letting you go."
Ji Mo said calmly.
"Actually, we had no ill intentions. We just needed the special ability of the 'Town Heaven Hegemon Body' to help open a sealed passage."
Meng Qi spoke half-truthfully.
He dared not reveal the full truth, as that so-called sealed passage was actually the gate to the demon realm.
The true intention must not be leaked, otherwise, their collusion with demons would be exposed, and they would become public enemies.
"Just to open a passage?"
Ji Mo was skeptical, but sensing Meng Qi's composed expression, he didn't think much of it, as he didn't seem to be lying.
"Apologize to Uncle Wang, compensate for the losses, and get lost."
Ji Mo covered his nose, unable to stand the pungent smell emanating from Meng Qi.
To save his life and prevent his precious parts from being chopped up for wine, Meng Qi finally chose to submit. He lowered his proud head, bowed before Uncle Wang to apologize, and produced a storage bag as compensation.
Uncle Wang felt light and airy, as if he had reached the pinnacle of his life.
A peak Demon Emperor admitting his mistake to him, and moreover, one from the Seven Fiends Alliance in the Eastern Region, immensely satisfied his vanity.
Upon examining the contents of the storage bag, Uncle Wang's smile was radiant. With these resources, he felt that his future ascent to Spirit Emperor was not out of the question.
To save his life, Meng Qi had paid a hefty price. The storage bag contained a large amount of spirit stones, precious herbs, and various rare treasures.
Meng Qi left in utter disgrace amidst the jeers of the teachers and students of Langya Academy.
The teachers and students felt a surge of excitement. Even the notorious Seven Fiends Alliance had suffered a setback at the academy. As members of Langya, they felt immense pride, their sense of honor soaring.
As teachers and students, who wouldn't wish for their academy to be strong?
Furthermore, for the sake of a gatekeeper like Uncle Wang, the academy dared to confront the Seven Fiends Alliance. If they were bullied outside in the future, the academy would naturally stand up for them.
This instilled in them a strong sense of belonging to the academy, and they were truly willing to share honor and disgrace with Langya in the future.
Song Zhenwei felt a sense of comfort in his old age. From this day forward, the entire Langya Academy would be united and resolute!
This was something he could not achieve in his entire life, yet Ji Mo had accomplished it with ease.
Mr. Ji, you're amazing!
Song Zhenwei's reverence for Ji Mo reached an unprecedented level!